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'This is a high ROI event for me' says Tok Pa of DNA's Digerati50 networking
Discerning group of tech mavens driving innovation, affecting changes First ever Digerati50 Omniverse gathering heading our way next  
5G: The real story by Malaysia's Finance Minister, Tengku Zafrul
Govt owned Single Wholesale Network decision after telcos fail to agree on joint ownership Over 50 experts from 10 different countries were part of the tender evaluation committee
Pursuing that PhD, a pathway to deeper thinking and innovation
Candidates build transferable skills set that cross different sectors Key objective at APU to ensure their research has a key digital application       
The Cities in Malaysia Emerging as Global Tech Hubs
Individual unique properties that make the cities attractive to startups, digital investors MDEC’s DIF5 aims for US$12bil investments, 50 Fortune500 tech firms & 50k new jobs
A Penny For Your Bytes: Ditching Ethics. Embracing Rights
Need a minimum common denominator that is universally applicable Important to remember that there are no Rights without Responsibilities [Ed: We ran the wrong visual in a previous version. The error is regretted.]
Much ado over Malaysia’s against the grain 5G approach
Track record of mobile operators delivering 3G, then 4G stands against them M’sia executed supply driven high tech infra before with fibre broadband in ‘08
Blockchain – Embracing the Adage for Change
Blockchain will be Malaysia’s next digital frontier As change agent, could become core pillar to move needle forward
Malaysia’s JENDELA delivering on 4G coverage promise, narrowing digital divide
All regions experience over 80% 4G availability with 7 regions enjoying over 90% Newfound connectivity will have significant knock-on effect on digital economy
Budget 2022 and the JobStreet Business Springboard to create more business, employment opportunities for Malaysia
Govt, business, workforce need to move in tandem to enhance competitiveness Higher TVET allocation shows recognition as critical change agent in 4IR era  
A Penny For Your Bytes: Programmers Must Not Play at Digital God
Train programmers to change their current day-to-day paradigm Start with comprehensive reform of programming educational pipeline Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.                                                                                                Groucho Marx
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