KUALA LUMPUR (July 24): The unity government through the Ministry of Digital is committed and ready to work with digital industry players in efforts to strengthen the sector in Malaysia.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said he had also urged all captains of the industry to be present at his ministry to offer their suggestions and feedback to help draft a digital policy for the future.
Gobind said this is necessary because setting up the ecosystem is important, not just for the government to understand problems in the previous digital sector, but also to face the challenges in the future.
“Therefore, the experience and challenges that they have faced throughout their venture in the past until now can be used as a guideline for us to move forward.
“I think it’s very important for us to understand that we cannot do this alone...I told them that I will need their help to discuss how we can draw policies, so that Malaysia can move ahead in the digital journey, with the input from the industry and, of course, with the government giving its support,” he said.
He was speaking to reporters after opening the 24th PC.com Awards ceremony here on Wednesday.
In another development, Gobind reiterated his confidence of achieving the targeted contribution from the country’s digital economy to gross domestic product, which is set at 25.5% by 2025.
He said the target can be achieved if all the stakeholders, including the people, can optimise the platforms that had been made available by the government to develop and expand their businesses.
“We need to ensure we give our best to enable every Malaysian to become an expert in optimising the platforms and transform their business approaches.
“If more and more join the digital world, I am confident that by 2025, not only can we achieve 25.5%, [we can achieve] even more," he said.
Speaking of the award ceremony, Gobind said PC.com provides recognition to individuals and companies for their contributions to the industry.
“I feel the recipients of the award are the right choices, and I know their contributions to the industry are immense. Therefore, I wish to congratulate them, and I hope they will continue to offer their contributions to the industry,” the minister said.
Source: https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/720282