Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

MDEC recently hosted the Data Centre Forum in Johor, gathering industry stakeholders for networking and idea exchange. Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of MDEC, addressed opportunities and concerns to advance Malaysia's data centre and cloud ecosystem. Discussions included energy landscape, renewable energy, talent, AI applications, and data centre development guidelines. PlanMalaysia, TNB, and Petronas Gas also participated, covering planning guidelines, energy capacity and sustainability, and innovative energy solutions, respectively. The forum highlighted MDEC's commitment to fostering an innovative data centre ecosystem in Malaysia through collaboration with industry leaders. #SayaDigital #MalaysiaDigital

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised a roundtable session for MDEC, targeting 20 Digital and IT companies looking to expand. Chaired by Mr. Dinesh Wadehra, Co-Convenor of the CII Karnataka Technology & Innovation Panel and VP of Global Operations at Wipro Ltd, with MDEC as the main speaker.   The session offered insights into entering the Malaysian market, highlighting benefits such as tax incentives and Foreign Knowledge Worker passes available under Malaysia Digital (MD) Status.   #SayaDigital #MalaysiaDigital

Wonderful catch up with the co-founders of Kucingko and to understand their journey in the digital content industry. From their beginnings at Inspidea, their 2D animation and IP prowess has marched in parallel to the rise of Malaysia as an animation hub since the last two decades. With their upcoming listing in the capital markets, it marks a new wave of growth and interest for the digital content and creative industries. Both Andrew Ooi and CJ See cited MDEC’s long standing support for this industry leading to this point. Humbled by this voice of support, we intend to keep supporting this industry as part of our Digital Transformation agenda.

Kemeriahan hari kedua Jelajah Saya Digital @ Hari Peneroka Felda 2024 dimulakan dengan perasmian Hari Peneroka Felda 2024 oleh YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Perdana Menteri Malaysia. Aktiviti hari ini diteruskan dengan Sesi ‘Meet n Greet’ bersama Boboiboy. Selain itu, terdapat juga sesi Saya Digital Bisnes: Jom Belajar Teknik Buat Konten Kreatif Gambar dan Video Guna Handphone bersama En. Zulkhair serta sesi ‘DIY LED Soldering Robot Badge’ yang menarik minat pengunjung kanak-kanak. Turut diadakan penyampaian hadiah kepada pemenang utama Felda Robotic Challenge 2024 yang menerima hadiah penyertaan MyDigitalMaker Fair & Digital Ninja 2024 yang ditaja oleh MDEC. Terima kasih diucapkan kepada semua yang telah meluangkan masa ke Jelajah Saya Digital @ Hari Peneroka Felda 2024 kali ini! #SayaDigital #MalaysiaDigital

Jelajah Saya Digital @ Hari Peneroka Felda 2024 dipenuhi dengan aktiviti seperti Sesi Sepetang Bersama KWSP, Kuiz Saya Digital, serta Permainan VR. Kemeriahan diteruskan dengan sesi Saya Digital Kerjaya yang berkolaborasi bersama Inovatek Solutions melalui aktiviti Robo Soccer di bawah program MyDigitalMaker. Penyampaian hadiah FELDA Robotic Challenge (FRC) tajaan MDEC turut disempurnakan oleh YBrs. Tuan Haji Azman Bin Haji Adnan, Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan Malaysia. Jelajah Saya Digital @ Hari Peneroka Felda 2024 yang sedang berlangsung di MAEPS Serdang, dari pukul 9.00 pagi hingga 10.00 malam sehingga Ahad, 14 Julai 2024, menawarkan Sesi Masterclass Eksklusif bersama panel-panel hebat dari pelbagai bidang untuk menambah ilmu dan mengasah kemahiran anda. #SayaDigital #MalaysiaDigital

The MDEC’s Digital Investment team was invited as special guests at the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) during the Zinnov Confluence event in Bengaluru, which had over 5,000 attendees over two days. KDEM remains a strategic government partner for MDEC in the digital economy. During the discussion with Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO of KDEM as well as Mrs. Parnika Pavanram, General Manager (Biotechnology & ESDM), Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society, Government of Karnataka. The discussion was to understand and explore opportunities in order to attract investments in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other digital spaces for both countries. #SayaDigital #MalaysiaDigital

Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of MDEC, paid a courtesy visit to YBrs. Tuan Fabian Bigar, Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital. They discussed strengthening cooperation to advance Malaysia’s digital transformation and combining efforts for a more effective digital economy. MDEC reaffirmed its commitment to support the Ministry of Digital’s initiatives by enhancing the digital ecosystem, fostering innovation, and maintaining global competitiveness. MDEC will continue implementing strategic programmes aligned with the government’s vision for the digital economy. #SayaDigital #MalaysiaDigital

MDEC recently participated in "Financial Evolution: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Industry Transformation” event on the challenges and future of AI in finance.   We delved into the latest advancements, challenges, and how AI is revolutionising the financial industry, building a robust AI ecosystem that fosters innovation among industry leaders and tech pioneers.   Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the discussions. Together, we are driving the future of AI in finance!   #SayaDigital #MalaysiaDigital #AIEcosystem

MDEC’s Investment Team are in India for their business mission to Hyderabad and Bangalore. The team met with T-Hub in Hyderabad, India's largest incubator center and premier innovation enabler. T-Hub has supported over 2,000 startups worldwide by providing access to advanced technology, top talent, expert mentors, a broad customer base, corporates, investors, and government agencies. This collaboration reinforces MDEC's mission to position India as a key market access point for digital startups. #SayaDigital #MalaysiaDigital

The National E-Invoicing Open Day – “Meet Business Needs” session, tailored for Malaysian and International businesses. Start Your E-Invoicing Journey Here. Click https://lnkd.in/gQE_AZq5 to know more about the event and register now https://lnkd.in/g92WnrFh as we look forward to welcoming you! #SayaDigital #MalaysiaDigital