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Malaysia sets up new Digital Investment Office
The fully-digital collaborative platform is aimed at creating awareness on digital investments in Malaysia, and to strengthen coordination among all Investment Promotion Agencies.
MDEC appoints Fadzli Abdul Wahit as chief strategy officer
Formerly with KPMG, Fadzli will lead strategic planning for the agency to drive the country’s digital economy and MDEC’s change management.
Innov8tif, DoctorOnCall, MHUB emerge as top winners of Huawei Sparks competition
Innov8tif’s OkayDoc platform clinches the top prize of the competition as the winner among 10 finalists
Cabotage policy - Let’s Get Clever
In need of FDI Malaysia cannot afford to play same old protectionist games Potential data centre investments of US$2.9bil to US$3.6bil are at risk
MDEC, MOE to expand Digital Maker Hubs nationwide by end 2021
Both parties have embarked to scale the Digital Maker Hubs model via public-private partnerships.
MDEC rolls out US$24mil MyDigitalWorkForce Work in Tech initiative
MYWiT is a training and hiring incentive programme aimed at boosting the digital business service sector, develop tech talent in Malaysia
MDEC, CIMB Islamic ink US$2.4 mil MOU to scale Agtech pilot
The MDEC-CIMB Islamic MOU will extend an extensive micro-financing programme aimed at helping farmers adopting digital technology to improve yield and revenue.
MDEC grants US$2.5 mil to 50 SMEs and enterprises
Grant part of MDEC’s initiatives under Digital Content Grant & Smart Automation Grant Works to enhance capabilities towards achieving a technologically integrated society
MDEC Appoints Razif Abdul Aziz as vice president of Investment and Grants
Previously COO of Cradle, will oversee investment strategy and grants framework Brings over 25 years leadership experience and deep passion for startup ecosystem
MDEC signs declaration of corruption-free pledge, commits to strong corporate governance
Reaffirms continued commitment to its ‘Reinvent’ mission Maintain high level of organisational integrity & good governance
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