MDEC Continual Efforts in Creating Dominance for Digital Economy
MDEC’s recent endeavours
ICT industry in Johor
YB Datuk Onn Hafiz bin Dato' Ghazi, member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly (MLA), attended a meeting with MDEC on strengthening the information and technology (ICT) industry in Johor.
Four main essences were the main focus of the meeting, namely the aspects of education, digital investment in Johor, helping the youth of Johor and improving the MD certification process.
MDEC’s CEO visits IMDAsg, GrabSG and MIC Japan
The CEO of MDEC, Ts. Mahadhir Aziz has taken the opportunity to reconnect with ecosystem partners to exchange ideas and boost Malaysia’s digital investment while in Singapore. The meet-up with IMDAsg, GrabSG and MIC Japan was a productive discussion.
Pitching session for Malaysia Digital Hub (MDH) community
In line with the aspirations of MDEC's community-building efforts, this MDH Pitch Up Session at TusStar Malaysia, one ofMDH locations, is essentially a platform for startups to share their business propositions and gain valuable feedback, guidance and validation from panel of industry experts.
This is also an opportunity for the MDH startups to meet, network and explores opportunities with MDEC and industry experts. This first physical session focused on IoT, AI and Big Data companies.
MDEC at Riuh
Digital Content Development (DCD) team had a booth at RIUH BAH! for three days at the Sabah International Convention Centre, which received great reception from the Sabahans.
They brought their A game and promoted the best from the animation and game industries.
Passion Republic Games Studio held an exclusive game tournament for their original IP, GigaBash. Animations like Boboiboy, Mechamato, Ejen Ali, Upin & Ipin, Durioo+ and many more were also at the booth.
The MDEC booth promoted DCD programmes and initiatives such as the DC3 grants, Enterprise Development Programme (EDP), Kre8tif!, LEVEL UP KL, MYDCF, SEA Game Awards, SEA Kre8tif Awards, Jom Main Games and others.
DCD team met NetEase
The Chinese gaming giant has identified Malaysia as the top destination for game development, art, engineering and design.
The team is excited about the prospect of NetEase entering Malaysia as their current annual revenue is worth US$9 billion and is behind top mobile game titles such as Identity V, Marvel Super War and Diablo Immortal. Their presence would have a positive impact on the digital creative ecosystem.
MDEC and APEACC
MDEC hosted 21 delegates from APEACC (Asia-Pacific Entrepreneur Associate Chamber of Commerce) to understand MDEC's #SayaDigital and Malaysia Digital Initiatives.
The 21 delegates are appreciative and glad to learn about many programmes such as 100 Go Digital, GTG and 4IR Grant, MyWiT and GLOW Programme from the team.
