budget 2017
Tech’s coming of age – and what it can teach us in Malaysia
Tech, almost single-handedly propping up American third-quarter corporate earnings, has truly come of age. No longer the exception but the norm, the lesson for Malaysia is clear. The Digital Economy is a cornerstone of the economy, not an afterthought.
Bold Initiatives in the Malaysia 2017 Budget
IDC Malaysia believes the 2017 Malaysia Budget recently announced by Prime Minister Najib Razak was an incremental step in achieving Malaysia’s vision of a fully connected digital economy.
Malaysia outperforms Singapore in Q3, rising household debt a concern
The latest Global Economic Conditions Survey from ACC and IMA shows that business confidence in Malaysia has remained steady during the third quarter of 2016.
TM to introduce new business models, usage based pricing within 3 years
TM plans to introduce usage based pricing within the next 2 to 3 years, feels higher speeds will lead to higher usage of value added services.
Budget 2017 reactions: Pikom welcomes higher broadband speeds, tax-relief
The National ICT Association of Malaysia or Pikom welcomes the many provisions Budget 2017 pertaining to the ICT sector.
Budget 2017: Good news for broadband users, entrepreneurs, digital economy and more
Broadband service providers will offer services at a higher speed for same price
Plan to introduce the first Digital Free Zone in the world
Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak (third from left) before tabling the Budget 2017 in the parliament
Budget 2017: Pikom anticipates a focus on SMEs, moves to spur domestic demand
Given the falling commodity prices, weak ringgit, negative news on Malaysia and slow GDP growth, Pikom feels that the government needs to address several pressing issues in Budget 2017.
Budget 2017: Pikom asks for zero rate GST, EPF withdrawals to purchase ICT products
For Budget 2017, Pikom has recommended zero rate GST for all ICT goods/services and reduction in broadband rates.
