DOTS & DASHES
In 1844, Samuel Morse sent a series of dots and dashes from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, Maryland, and forever changed the way our world communicated. By 1866, we had trans-Atlantic telegraph lines. In 1876 the telephone was invented. Welcome to the world’s first big Digital Transformation.
The 200 years since then has seen the birth of the Internet and the age of smartphones, bringing even bigger changes to the way we do everything – from entertainment to work to shopping and business.
The 200 years since then has seen the birth of the Internet and the age of smartphones, bringing even bigger changes to the way we do everything – from entertainment to work to shopping and business.
SO WHAT IS THE
DIGITAL ECONOMY?
DIGITAL ECONOMY?
Digital economy refers to activities and transactions driven by the public and private sectors as well as the citizens to produce, adopt and innovate digital technologies and services in relation to socio-economic functions for enhanced wealth creation, productivity and quality of life.
Galvanising Malaysia’s Economy
The world’s economy is now digitally driven. It is critical that Malaysia takes the lead in key areas such as digital adoption, digital entrepreneurship and innovation. Tech talent will help drive our nation’s Digital Economy forward.
- Digital adoption
Getting everyone on board with digital means every member of our community must embrace digital technology. We need to take advantage of technological advancements to increase the speed of business and government services to improve the quality of life.
- Digital Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Promoting digital entrepreneurship is an especially vital path for Malaysia to boost economic growth and job creation. We need to speed the growth of digital entrepreneurship and innovation to propel Malaysia to the front of the global stage.
- Tech Talent Development
Making Malaysia into a digital economic powerhouse requires a pool and pipeline of human capital with the right skills and training. We are intensifying our efforts to develop the necessary tech talent that will redefine our Digital Economy.
- Digital Inclusivity
A prosperous nation is one in which its citizens work together for the common good. We aim to empower Malaysians both young and old through digital means in order to enhance their productivity, resulting in a better nation for all of us.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to develop the nation’s Digital Economy by implementing efforts that are centred on attracting investments, building local tech champions, catalysing digital innovation ecosystems with supportive policies and propagating diversity and inclusivity.
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