Digital Economy

Why women in the ICT industry are paid less than men
According to the national ICT association Pikom, the main factor behind the 35% pay disparity between the genders is due to the years of experience and positions held by women.
‘Sex blogger’ couple to record statement for offending Muslims
The MCMC has called the couple who allegedly mocked the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan by uploading a photo on their Facebook page that offended Malaysians, especially Muslims.
Pikom sees great opportunity in TPP
The National ICT Association of Malaysia or Pikom has backed the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, with its president and CEO Shaifubahrim Saleh saying that pact would be beneficial to its members, which include local and multinational players.
Intel and SME Bank in training pact
Intel Malaysia and SME Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore making available two training progammes, Intel Learn Easy Steps and Intel Entrepreneurship Basics (E-Basics), to complement the bank's existing small and medium enterprises (SME) community training and development programmes. 
Mimos to mentor Sudan’s ICT park and help build its industry
Mimos Bhd and the Sudan Government’s ‘Africa City of Technology’ (ACT) have entered into a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to establish a private sector-driven joint venture vehicle.
Malaysian ICT salaries trail SEA region ... again
For the second year running, data revealed by Pikom's ICT Job Market Outlook for Malaysia suggest that the other countries in South-East Asia are offering better salaries than Malaysia.
The TPP: Good or bad for Asia’s rising digital economies?
The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is either going to allow emerging nations to reap rich benefits, or put them at the mercy of large foreign multinationals. Opinions are polarised, so Consumers International and DNA are hosting a free public debate between proponents and opponents.
New portal to spur gender diversity in Malaysian workforce
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and TalentCorp have launched a new portal to create greater awareness of gender diversity and inclusion in the workforce
Say hello to Malaysia’s ‘Trend Family’
Trend Micro Inc has launched an Internet safety community initiative known as the ‘Trend Family’ and aimed at educating families, youth and kids in Malaysia on protecting their digital lives.
Malaysia Trustmark for private sector launched
CyberSecurity Malaysia has launched its Malaysia Trustmark for Private Sector programme, which will assess and certify e-business entities to help consumers identify those that are legitimate.
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