CYBERJAYA, 31 May 2024 &ndash; The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), with the support of the Ministry of Digital (KD) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF), has introduced an innovative tax incentive scheme for Malaysia Digital (MD) companies.

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The initiative fulfils the Government&rsquo;s commitment under Budget 2024 to introduce outcome-based tax incentives designed to bolster the economy by catalysing investments in high-growth high-value sectors, fostering the creation of new economic clusters, and promoting environmental sustainability.

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The new MD tax incentive scheme offers a range of benefits for digital companies leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, blockchain, and advanced network connectivity. Eligible MD companies can benefit from competitive reduced corporate income tax rate on both intellectual property (IP) and non-IP incomes, alongside investment tax allowance (ITA) for capital-intensive services activities. The scheme&rsquo;s flexible structure allows companies to enjoy tax incentives based on their specified commitments, thereby fostering growth in high value activities, and rewarding performance.

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The scheme offers tax incentive for eligible companies in two categories, namely New Investment and Expansion. Companies under the New Investment category may enjoy reduced tax rate of 0% on IP income, and 5% or 10% on non-IP income for ten years. Meanwhile, companies under the Expansion category may enjoy 15% reduced tax rate for five years.

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Alternatively, companies under both categories can opt for ITA between 30% to 100% on capital expenditure for qualifying activities that can be offset against up to 100% of statutory income for five years.

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&ldquo;This MD tax incentive is a game-changer to cement Malaysia&rsquo;s position as the digital hub of ASEAN,&rdquo; says Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of MDEC. &ldquo;It aligns with current economic needs and international best practices, highlighting our commitment to leading the digital revolution. By attracting global talent and investment in high-growth sectors, we aim to create a thriving digital ecosystem, generate high-value jobs, boost R&amp;D activities, and integrate cutting-edge technologies locally.

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In alignment with YAB Prime Minister&rsquo;s call for Malaysia to become more investor-friendly and guided by the MADANI Economy framework, we are enhancing our processes to increase the ease of doing business, improve efficiency in processing digital investments, and eliminate unnecessary steps that complicate investment execution,&rdquo; he also added.

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Building on the success of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) initiative, the new MD tax incentive scheme reinforces the country&#39;s commitment to developing local tech champions and attracting high-value digital investments. Since the inception of MSC in 1996, along with its accompanying Bill of Guarantees, the initiative has attracted RM485 billion in cumulative investments and created over 223,000 high-value jobs as of December 2022.

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As of 30 April 2024, the number of awarded MD companies has surpassed 5,000, underscoring the MD initiative&rsquo;s pivotal role in fostering digital innovation across diverse industries and supporting transformation plans outlined in both the MADANI Economy framework and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

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Companies interested in the new MD tax incentive can apply now. Details are available on the official MDEC website at <a href="https://mdec.my/malaysiadigital/tax-incentive" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">https://mdec.my/malaysiadigital/tax-incentive</a>.

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Issued by:

Corporate Communication Division

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

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CYBERJAYA, 31 May 2024 &ndash; The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), with the support of the Ministry of Digital (KD) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF), has introduced an innovative tax incentive scheme for Malaysia Digital (MD) companies.

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The initiative fulfils the Government&rsquo;s commitment under Budget 2024 to introduce outcome-based tax incentives designed to bolster the economy by catalysing investments in high-growth high-value sectors, fostering the creation of new economic clusters, and promoting environmental sustainability.

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The new MD tax incentive scheme offers a range of benefits for digital companies leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, blockchain, and advanced network connectivity. Eligible MD companies can benefit from competitive reduced corporate income tax rate on both intellectual property (IP) and non-IP incomes, alongside investment tax allowance (ITA) for capital-intensive services activities. The scheme&rsquo;s flexible structure allows companies to enjoy tax incentives based on their specified commitments, thereby fostering growth in high value activities, and rewarding performance.

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The scheme offers tax incentive for eligible companies in two categories, namely New Investment and Expansion. Companies under the New Investment category may enjoy reduced tax rate of 0% on IP income, and 5% or 10% on non-IP income for ten years. Meanwhile, companies under the Expansion category may enjoy 15% reduced tax rate for five years.

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Alternatively, companies under both categories can opt for ITA between 30% to 100% on capital expenditure for qualifying activities that can be offset against up to 100% of statutory income for five years.

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&ldquo;This MD tax incentive is a game-changer to cement Malaysia&rsquo;s position as the digital hub of ASEAN,&rdquo; says Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of MDEC. &ldquo;It aligns with current economic needs and international best practices, highlighting our commitment to leading the digital revolution. By attracting global talent and investment in high-growth sectors, we aim to create a thriving digital ecosystem, generate high-value jobs, boost R&amp;D activities, and integrate cutting-edge technologies locally.

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In alignment with YAB Prime Minister&rsquo;s call for Malaysia to become more investor-friendly and guided by the MADANI Economy framework, we are enhancing our processes to increase the ease of doing business, improve efficiency in processing digital investments, and eliminate unnecessary steps that complicate investment execution,&rdquo; he also added.

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Building on the success of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) initiative, the new MD tax incentive scheme reinforces the country&#39;s commitment to developing local tech champions and attracting high-value digital investments. Since the inception of MSC in 1996, along with its accompanying Bill of Guarantees, the initiative has attracted RM485 billion in cumulative investments and created over 223,000 high-value jobs as of December 2022.

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As of 30 April 2024, the number of awarded MD companies has surpassed 5,000, underscoring the MD initiative&rsquo;s pivotal role in fostering digital innovation across diverse industries and supporting transformation plans outlined in both the MADANI Economy framework and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

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Companies interested in the new MD tax incentive can apply now. Details are available on the official MDEC website at <a href="https://mdec.my/malaysiadigital/tax-incentive" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">https://mdec.my/malaysiadigital/tax-incentive</a>.

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Issued by:

Corporate Communication Division

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

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Malaysia’s New MD Tax Incentive: Fueling Digital Growth

KapitalX2 Programme to Develop More Venture Professionals in Malaysia 

Penjana Kapital and Venture University are collaborating to launch Malaysia&rsquo;s first venture capital (&ldquo;VC&rdquo;) senior executive talent development programme targeted at mid-level professionals, KapitalX2. The programme is also supported by Crewstone International, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (&ldquo;MDEC&rdquo;) and Malaysian Venture Capital &amp; Private Equity Association (&ldquo;MVCA&rdquo;).

The programme is a continuation of the first programme, KapitalX, in collaboration with Sunway iLabs which had concluded in November 2022 that focused on juniors and fresh graduates. 32 KapitalX participants had successfully completed the programme upon undergoing a 5-week classroom training and a 1-month venture fellowship with 14 venture capital management companies. The KapitalX programme is Penjana Kapital&rsquo;s flagship talent development programme established to develop venture capital talents with the competencies to be world-class investors.

To be launched on 10 July 2023, KapitalX2 aims to equip participants, comprising of experienced entrepreneurs and finance professionals, with a detailed overview of the VC ecosystem, including real-time practical application and networking opportunities. The programme aims to create a robust pipeline of mid to senior-level talents that boosts the VC ecosystem in Malaysia. This is aligned with Penjana Kapital&#39;s objective of building the Malaysian VC ecosystem, as part of the Malaysian government&#39;s initiative to accelerate the development of a future innovation economy.

This 4-month programme is an industry agnostic course that is open to (i) experienced entrepreneurs who have built a start-up, who are also keen on investing in other start-ups as a VC fund manager, and (ii) senior investment professionals with investment management experience in one or more asset classes (i.e., Equity, Fixed Income, Private Equity (&ldquo;PE&rdquo;), VC), who are keen on managing a VC investment fund.

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&ldquo;The KapitalX2 programme will ensure we create a consistent pipeline of VC talent, and complements Penjana Kapital&rsquo;s public-private co-investment programme that seeks to crowd-in private capital, managed by private sector VC firms in the country. A VC industry that is sustainable can only be built if we can simultaneously address both human capital and financial capital shortage gaps. As more funding &ndash; both public and private - flows into VC, the industry needs an even bigger talent pool.&rdquo; said Taufiq Iskandar, Chief Executive Officer of Penjana Kapital.

30 carefully chosen participants will be selected from a pool of applicants for the programme. The programme includes over 60+ hours of course work, including a two-week VC Masterclass and Advanced VC Modules, as well as Startup Pitches and weekly Fireside Chats. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the VC world from Venture University&#39;s management team alongside a highly curated panel of local industry professionals. Learnings include deal sourcing, due diligence, financial modelling, investment term sheets and documents, valuation, cap tables, waterfall analysis, M&amp;A / IPO, raising a VC fund, Corporate VC, managing a Board of Directors, etc. The programme will conclude with a internal reverse demo day on the final week where participants will present their investment recommendations and compete for awards presented during a graduation ceremony.

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<h4>*Professionals with more than 4 years&#39; experience</h4>

<h4>Source: Securities Commission Annual Report</h4>

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In 2022, the number of VC and PE professionals in Malaysia declined by 33% year-on-year to 229 from 344. This is after an impressive growth of 97% in 2021, which coincided with the strong performance and liquidity in the VC space. Furthermore, comparing with other developed VC markets, Malaysia still lacks sufficient VC professionals in order to have a vibrant VC space.

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&ldquo;Crewstone International is excited to support the launch of KapitalX2, Malaysia&#39;s&nbsp; VC talent development programme. We believe in the importance of nurturing and empowering mid-level professionals in the VC ecosystem. Through KapitalX2, we aim to contribute to the growth of Malaysia&#39;s innovation economy by building a strong pipeline of skilled VC professionals. We are proud to collaborate with Penjana Kapital and Venture University to drive the development of the Malaysian VC landscape.&rdquo; said Izmir Mujab, Chief Executive Officer of Crewstone International.

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Chief Executive Officer of MDEC, Ts. Mahadhir Aziz spoke on the collaboration: &ldquo;This collaboration with Penjana Kapital to run KapitalX^2 is a testament of MDEC&rsquo;s unwavering commitment to provide essential support that is critical to the growth and competitiveness of Malaysia&#39;s digital economy, and its overall contribution to the country&#39;s economic development. Our support is to strengthen our ability to provide mid to senior-level talents with access to networks ad resources to help them succeed. Together, we look forward to unlocking new opportunities to develop future venture capital (&ldquo;VC&rdquo;) talent providing participants with the essential skillsets of a Fund Manager and creating a seamless process for investment, innovation, and growth&rdquo;.

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&quot;MVCA is committed to fostering Malaysia&#39;s vibrant and sustainable VC ecosystem. We believe that VC is a key driver of innovation and economic growth, and we support initiatives that align with our mission and objectives. One of these initiatives is to develop and nurture VC talents in Malaysia.&nbsp; The Malaysian government has already put in place some initiatives, including encouraging private sector participation.&nbsp; To make the above a reality, we need to invest more in education and training programmes to equip our VC talent with the necessary knowledge and skills.&nbsp; KapitalX2 is one of the initiatives that can enhance capacity and competitiveness as a VC market in the region, and MVCA is happy to provide support for the programme.&quot; said Ng Sai Kit, Chairman of MVCA.

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&ldquo;We are excited to announce the launch of the Venture Capital Senior Executive Talent Development Programme in Malaysia in collaboration with Penjana Kapital and Crewstone International. This is a great milestone for Venture University as we expand our footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. Malaysia, with its vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and immense potential, stands out as a promising hub for venture capital. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to support the development of top-tier talent and helping shape the future of the Malaysian venture capital ecosystem. Together we aim to foster a new generation of leaders who will drive innovation, catalyze growth, and redefine the landscape of venture capital in Malaysia. We believe that by investing in people, we invest in the future.&rdquo; - J. Skyler Fernandes, Founder &amp; CEO of Venture University.

This programme is partially-sponsored by Penjana Kapital and Crewstone International. Applications are now open and will close on 3 July 2023. Visit <a href="https://www.penjanakapital.com.my/programs/vc-talent-program-2">https://www.penjanakapital.com.my/programs/vc-talent-program-2</a> for the full programme and application details.

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About Penjana Kapital

Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd was incorporated on 1 July 2020 as part of the Government of Malaysia&rsquo;s initiative to accelerate the development of a future innovation economy. Its main role is to stimulate the Malaysia&rsquo;s economy by futureproofing Malaysia businesses through innovation from start-ups, funded by private capital from strategic international and private domestic investors, matched by the government and in turn creating a vibrant and sustainable VC industry in Malaysia.

For further information, please contact:

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Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd

Tel:&nbsp;03-27794282

Fax:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 03-20968900

Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:enquiry@penjanakapital.com.my" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">enquiry@penjanakapital.com.my</a>

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About Venture University

Venture University (VU) is the world&rsquo;s leading investor accelerator for VC, PE, and angel investing. Individuals can choose to participate in two Investor Accelerators: The Venture Capital Investor Accelerator and The Real Estate Private Equity &amp; REIT Investor Accelerator, each includes a robust Education Program (Masterclass, Advanced Modules, Deal Madness, and Fireside Chats) and an Investment Apprenticeship Program to hone their skills in deal sourcing, due diligence, and investment execution across a wide range of sectors. Participants are mentored by seasoned professionals with extensive track records, gain industry networking opportunities, investment experience, and share in the financial upside of the investments made during the program. VU&rsquo;s senior investment partners have a combined 100+ years of investment experience, deployed over $8.8 billion in VC and real estate, and were some of the earliest and largest investors in over 20 unicorns. VU&#39;s mission is to cultivate diverse global talent and generate superior financial returns for investors, thereby powering a scalable global VC and PE fund and ecosystem.&nbsp; VU&rsquo;s platform also includes: <a href="https://www.vuventurepartners.com/" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">VU Venture Partneres</a> (a global VC fund), <a href="https://www.vucapitalpartners.com/" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">VU Capital Partners</a> (a global PE fund), <a href="https://www.bonded.capital/" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">Bonded Capital</a> (an affininity investor syndicate network), and <a href="https://www.finallyfundadmin.com/" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">Finally Fund Admin</a> (an investment admin platform for fund managers and founders).

For further information, please contact:

Venture University

Contact:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.venture.university/contact" style="color:#954f72; text-decoration:underline">https://www.venture.university/contact</a>

Website: <a href="http://www.venture.university/" style="color:#954f72">www.Venture.University</a>

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About Crewstone International

Crewstone International is a private equity firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a primary focus on emerging markets, particularly the ASEAN region, the firm acquires financial equity positions with potential for public listing as well as providing debt instruments to support the growth and expansion plans of businesses in the region. As a selected fund manager under the Dana Penjana Nasional (DPN) programme, Crewstone actively supports foreign investments in Malaysia and serves as a VC partner of Penjana Kapital.

For further information, please contact:

Crewstone International Sdn Bhd

Contact:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.crewstoneinternational.com/contact">https://www.crewstoneinternational.com/contact</a>

Website: <a href="http://www.crewstoneinternational.com/">www.crewstoneinternational.com</a>

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About MDEC

MDEC, an agency under the Ministry of Communications and Digital, is at the forefront of driving Malaysia&#39;s digital economy, offering a multitude of support and resources to mid-level professionals through the national strategic initiative, Malaysia Digital (MD). MDEC plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation, empowering entrepreneurs and finance professionals to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment via policy facilitation and various PEMANGKIN&nbsp;programmes.

About MVCA

The Malaysian Venture Capital &amp; Private Equity Association (MVCA) was formed in 1995, to promote and develop the VC and PE industry as well as serve as an authorized platform for members to express their views to policy makers in resolving issues and removing obstacles that impede the growth of the industry.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Penjana Kapital, in collaboration with Venture University, launches Malaysia’s first venture capital senior executive talent development programme

Penjana Kapital, dengan kerjasama Universiti Venture, melancarkan program pembangunan bakat eksekutif kanan modal teroka pertama di Malaysia

CYBERJAYA, 5 April 2023: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia&#39;s leading digital economy agency, has announced the launch of the 2023 Digital Content Creators Challenge (DC3).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Since its inception in 2006, DC3 has been a highly successful platform under the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) that offers seed funding to creative content developers. The goal is to create portfolios or intellectual properties (IPs) that can be pitched to investors, broadcasters, and publishers to obtain further funding.&nbsp;

Over the years, MDEC has funded 372 projects and disbursed RM15.8 million in prize money to the winners. DC3 is a competition-based program designed to assist content creators in developing and producing world-class digital content while also increasing the creation of intellectual property (IP).&nbsp;

Digital content has been identified as one of the nine promoted sectors under the national strategic initiative, Malaysia Digital (MD). The winners of DC3 2023 will receive prize money to develop their proposed digital creative content, with the support of industry experts through a mentorship program. This would provide the necessary catalysts for local talents to penetrate the local and global market.&nbsp;

&ldquo;As we move towards an increasingly digital future, the role of content creators in shaping our collective experiences and narratives cannot be overstated. The DC3 2023 showcases the creativity, resilience, and potential of Malaysian digital content creators. MDEC is proud to support and champion this initiative, nurturing a thriving ecosystem of creators driving innovation and growth for Malaysia&#39;s creative industries.&quot; said Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of MDEC.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The programme is open to digital content creation companies and is divided into four categories, namely, digital comic, animation, interactive media, and digital games.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Under the digital comic category, winners will receive a prize money of up to RM25,000 and six months to complete their project.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, winners from the animation category will receive a prize money of up to RM100,000 and eight months to complete their project. Interactive Media and Digital games producers will receive up to RM100,000 for each category and ten months to complete their project.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Among the notable past DC3 projects include the &ldquo;Legends of Ancient Borneo&rdquo; by All for One Productions, who received Best Digital Animation Film by Malaysia Digital Film Award 2019 and Best Animated Short Film by Great Message International Film Festival 2019. The project is now in early development for an animated series, target to complete production by 2023. This is the first animated film in Kadazan language and one of the ways to pay tribute to the Sabah&rsquo;s native heritage and culture.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Cramped Death by Wombatman Games was a finalist for the Best Design category in Indie Game Show Award as featured in the Taipei Game Show 2020. The game was recently launched and is published on Steam and Nintendo Switch.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Applications for DC3 programme are now open until 5 May 2023.&nbsp;

For more information, visit <a href="https://mdec.my/dc3" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://mdec.my/dc3</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Corporate Affairs Division&nbsp;&nbsp;

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)&nbsp;

CYBERJAYA, 5 April 2023: Perbadanan Ekonomi Digital Malaysia (MDEC) agensi peneraju ekonomi digital negara, mengumumkan pelancaran Cabaran Pencipta Kandungan Digital atau Digital Content Creators Challenge (DC3) 2023.&nbsp;

Sejak diperkenalkan pada tahun 2006, DC3 telah menjadi platform di bawah Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital (KKD) yang berjaya menawarkan pembiayaan awal kepada pencipta kandungan kreatif. Matlamatnya adalah bagi mewujudkan portfolio atau harta intelek (IP) yang boleh menarik perhatian pelabur dan penerbit dalam sektor penyiaran bagi mendapatkan pembiayaan selanjutnya.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Untuk rekod, sehingga kini, MDEC telah membiayai sebanyak 372 projek dan mengagihkan sejumlah RM15.8 juta hadiah wang kepada pemenang. DC3 adalah program berasaskan pertandingan yang direka untuk membantu pencipta kandungan dalam membangun dan menghasilkan kandungan digital bertaraf dunia di samping meningkatkan penciptaan harta intelek negara.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kandungan digital telah dikenalpasti sebagai salah satu daripada sembilan sektor yang digalakkan di bawah inisiatif strategik nasional, Malaysia Digital (MD).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pemenang DC3 2023 akan menerima hadiah wang untuk membangunkan kandungan kreatif digital yang dicadangkan, dengan sokongan pakar industri melalui program bimbingan. Ini sekali gus menjadi pemangkin buat bakat-bakat tempatan untuk menembusi pasaran tempatan dan juga global.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&ldquo;Di kala kita sedang menuju ke arah masa depan yang semakin digital, peranan pencipta kandungan dalam membentuk pengalaman dan naratif kolektif, tidak boleh dipandang remeh. DC3 2023 mempamerkan kreativiti, daya tahan dan potensi pencipta kandungan digital berkualiti tinggi di Malaysia. MDEC berbesar hati untuk menyokong dan memperjuangkan inisiatif ini, memupuk ekosistem pencipta kandungan kreatif yang semakin berkembang maju demi memacu inovasi dan pertumbuhan industri kreatif Malaysia, &quot; kata Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif MDEC.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pertandingan ini terbuka kepada syarikat-syarikat pencipta kandungan digital tempatan dan dibahagikan kepada empat kategori iaitu Komik Digital, Animasi, Media Interaktif dan Permainan Digital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Di bawah kategori Komik Digital, pemenang akan menerima hadiah wang tunai sehingga RM25,000 dan enam bulan untuk menyiapkan projek mereka. Sementara itu, pemenang bagi kategori Animasi pula akan menerima hadiah wang tunai sehingga RM100,000 dan lapan bulan untuk menyiapkan projek mereka manakala bagi kategori Media Interaktif dan Permainan Digital pula masing-masing akan menerima wang tunai sehingga RM100,000 dan tempoh selama sepuluh bulan untuk menyiapkan projek mereka.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Antara projek DC3 yang terkenal termasuk &ldquo;Legends of Ancient Borneo&rdquo; by All for One Productions, yang menerima pengiktirafan sebagai Filem Animasi Digital Terbaik menerusi Anugerah Filem Digital Malaysia 2019 dan Filem Pendek Animasi Terbaik dalam Great Message International Film Festival 2019. Projek berkenaan kini dalam pembangunan awal untuk siri animasi, menyasarkan untuk melengkapkan pengeluarannya pada tahun ini. Ini adalah filem animasi pertama dalam bahasa Kadazan dan salah satu cara untuk memberi penghormatan kepada warisan dan budaya Sabah.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sementara itu, Cramped Death by Wombatman Games merupakan finalis bagi kategori Reka Bentuk Terbaik dalam Anugerah Pertunjukan Permainan Indie seperti yang dipaparkan dalam Taipei Game Show 2020. Permainan ini telah dilancarkan dan diterbitkan dalam Steam dan Nintendo Switch baru-baru ini.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Permohonan untuk menyertai DC3 kini dibuka sehingga 5 Mei 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Layari <a href="https://mdec.my/dc3" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://mdec.my/dc3</a> untuk mendapatkan maklumat lebih lanjut.&nbsp;

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Dikeluarkan oleh :&nbsp;

Bahagian Hal Ehwal Korporat&nbsp;&nbsp;

Perbadanan Ekonomi Digital Malaysia (MDEC)&nbsp;

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MDEC Launches Digital Content Creators Challenge (DC3) 2023 

DEC Lancar Cabaran Pencipta Kandungan Digital (DC3) 2023 

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	In Malaysia, the cities of Cyberjaya, Iskandar Puteri and Penang are emerging as global tech hubs, part of a robust ecosystem to develop and drive the digital economy of Malaysia
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	These cities have individual unique properties that make them attractive to startups and digital investors, facilitated by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation
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Technology development and innovation have always been inexplicably tied to cities. Silicon Valley in the United States. Bangalore in India. Shenzhen in China. These cities not only foster innovation and birth new inventions but are now global tech hubs spurring the growth of international tech players.

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In Malaysia, we&rsquo;re seeing the&nbsp;crystallisation of its own global tech hubs: Cyberjaya in the Greater Klang Valley; the northern island state of Penang; and Iskandar Puteri, in the state of Johor.

These cities not only serve as Malaysia&rsquo;s centres of innovation, but as hosts to some of the world&rsquo;s most prolific multinational technology companies. They form a vital part of Malaysia&rsquo;s digital economy&nbsp;ecosystem.

Chief among this is Cyberjaya, serving as the catalyst of Malaysia&rsquo;s digital journey ever since its&nbsp;inception 25 years ago. The city currently&nbsp;houses&nbsp;144,000 innovators and creators, about 400 MSC- status entities including multinational corporates (MNCs), and over 40 government agencies and government-linked hubs.

It is, essentially, the technology heart of Malaysia, serving as the base for successful technology startups and enterprises the likes of Aerodyne, Govicle, and Animonsta Studios.

There are many factors that make Cyberjaya fertile grounds for technology companies, from its ample land and proximity to Kuala Lumpur to its strong infrastructure and large talent pool, which stems from its seven universities and colleges.

Beyond that, the city is itself a Living Lab, allowing investors and creators to pilot and validate their innovations across the city, tapping into a large demography of early tech adopters. For instance, it is the first Malaysian city to be cashless&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;at least 90% of its merchants are now using ePayment.

Combined with the&nbsp;National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS), Cyberjaya offers itself as a city where tech startups and MNCs can safely and reliably innovate.

Penang, on the other hand, recently introduced Digital Penang, a digital transformation masterplan for the island state. Digital Penang rides on the back of a vibrant manufacturing and electrical and electronics (E&amp;E) industry. Among other things, Penang contributes approximately 8 percent of the global backend semiconductor output.

During a panel discussion on Malaysia Tech Month 2021 (MTM&rsquo;21) titled&nbsp;Enabling Cities to Become Global Tech Hubs for Emerging Technologies, Digital Penang CEO Tony Yeoh said that Penang&rsquo;s&nbsp;strength is in their engineering prowess&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;the manufacturing capabilities of the state means that&nbsp;individuals and companies in the &ldquo;Software for Hardware&rdquo; space can&nbsp;thrive.

To say nothing of the state&rsquo;s famously terrific food, its UNESCO heritage status, and access to pristine beaches, which make it an attractive place for digital talent and organisations.

Now, the city is looking beyond the skies. In August 2021, the Angkasa-X Group of Companies announced plans to turn Penang into a regional space technology ecosystem hub, with the goal of fostering local innovation and technology transfer while creating jobs and opportunities across Malaysia.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow&nbsp;said&nbsp;that Penang&rsquo;s strong talent pool&nbsp;serves as a key driver to&nbsp;the state&rsquo;s success in attracting strategic investments, especially in niche industries.
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Established since 2006, Iskandar Puteri has since become a hub for emerging digital technologies. Its initiative, Iskandar NEXT, seeks to develop and implement Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technology ecosystems.

This led to the creation of the Blockchain Village at Medini (BVAM); and the Drone and Robotics Zone (DRZ)&nbsp;Iskandar, Malaysia&rsquo;s first drone and robotics hub. In total, both initiatives are projected to bring more than RM900 million in investments and create over 2,000 high-value, knowledge-based jobs.

In the MTM&rsquo;21 session, Zulfiqar Zainuddin, Managing Director, IIB Ventures, said that these activities&nbsp;signify that Iskandar has grown from its early days as a green field development to getting the awareness, policies, and manpower in place for emerging technologies.

&ldquo;Today, Iskandar Puteri is poised to take on the challenges that are required to enable the city to become a tech hub,&rdquo; he said.

These are not the only Malaysian cities that are emerging as global tech hubs. Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak, has through the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) created the Sigfox Internet of Things (IoT) and the 5G Technology Testbeds&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;open innovation platforms driving the development of IoT and 5G use cases.

Kuching is also home to iCube Innovation, a 14,000 square feet innovation centre designed to facilitate the creation and growth of entrepreneurs through collaboration and co-incubation. These combine to make the city a strong tech startup destination.

Each of these cities have their own unique offerings for local and foreign tech companies to land and expand in&nbsp;&ndash; an extension of Malaysia&rsquo;s robust digital investment offerings, facilitated by Malaysia Digital&nbsp;Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Digital Investment Office (DIO).

&ldquo;The development of these cities into global tech hubs is in line with the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) to make Malaysia a regional leader in digital economy, especially towards its target to create 500,000 new jobs, attract two unicorns, and achieve RM70 billion investment in&nbsp;digitalisation,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Raymond Siva, Senior Vice President, Investment and Brand and Chief Marketing Officer, MDEC.

Supporting investments into these cities is MDEC&rsquo;s &lsquo;Digital Investments Future5&rsquo;&nbsp;(DIF5) strategy, a five- year plan aimed at attracting investments and advancing Malaysia&rsquo;s digital economy.&nbsp;Among other targets, DIF5 aims to bring RM50 billion investments, 50 Fortune500 tech companies and the creation of 50,000 jobs in the digital economy.

&ldquo;DIF5 has a focus on five key emerging technologies including DroneTech, Blockchain, and Advanced Robotics&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;technologies driven by these cities. With DIF5 and the Digital Investment Office (DIO), we seek to drive more digital investments into these thriving cities, and thus position Malaysia as truly the&nbsp;Heart of Digital ASEAN,&rdquo; concluded Raymond.

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About Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is the agency under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia leading the digital transformation of the economy for 25 years. We aim to enable a progressive, innovation-led digital economy.

To achieve this, MDEC will execute on its&nbsp;NADI&nbsp;(Nadi Digital) framework, based on the four thrusts:&nbsp;New skills,&nbsp;Adoption,&nbsp;Digital ScaleUps and&nbsp;Investments. NADI will drive our core programmes for the rakyat, industry and investors.&nbsp;MDEC will continue to lead Malaysia&rsquo;s digital economy forward towards becoming a&nbsp;globally competitive digital nation, anchored on innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity, firmly establishing Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN.

#MyMDEC #NadiDigital #SayaDigital #HeartofDigitalASEAN

The Cities in Malaysia Emerging as Global Tech Hubs

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MDEC Announces the AI and Data Week 2021 to Further Catalyse Data Technology Adoption 

<ul>
	<li>&bull; AIDW 2021 is a week-long curation of virtual events aimed at fostering data technology adoption among Malaysian business enterprises and drive the growth of Malaysia&rsquo;s data ecosystem development </li>
	<li>&bull; The week is headlined with an Anchor Event on 26 October themed &ldquo;AI in Malaysia &ndash; Racing Towards the Future&rdquo;, co-organised with Kearney </li>
</ul>

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CYBERJAYA, 21 OCTOBER 2021: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia&rsquo;s lead digital economy agency, today announced the AI and Data Week 2021 (AIDW 2021), a week-long curation of virtual events focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT), Data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Set to happen from 25 to 29 October 2021, AIDW 2021 aims to catalyse data technology adoption among Malaysian business enterprises and to foster data ecosystem development in Malaysia.

AIDW 2021 will feature a host of talks and panel discussions by data and industry experts with the aim to foster a thriving data and AI ecosystem, especially in terms of mindset, integration, and adoption of the IoT, Data, and AI among enterprises, working professionals, government officials and the public.

Data-driven spending in Malaysia is on the rise. An MDEC-commissioned study by IDC found that Malaysia&rsquo;s big data and analytics market is set to grow from US$1.1 billion (RM4.5 billion) in 2021 to US$1.9 billion (RM7.89 billion) in 2025.

Additionally, Kearney&rsquo;s report on the future of AI in Southeast Asia noted that while AI adoption in the region is still nascent, proper application and execution of AI can add US$115 billion to the Malaysia&rsquo;s GDP by 2030.

&ldquo;Malaysia is witnessing a significant growth in data-driven adoption among organisations and businesses. MDEC and the Malaysian government are cognisant of the importance of data not only in driving efficiency and improving governance, but also in growing the Malaysian digital economy.

&ldquo;AIDW 2021 serves as one of the core platforms for us to accelerate the availability, accessibility, and usability of data amongst the Malaysian society and the economy. Through successful application of data and AI, we can drive a productive, progressive, and inclusive digital economy in line with the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) and the goals of the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP),&rdquo; said Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of MDEC.

On top of a host of talks and panel discussions surrounding IoT, Data and AI-related topics, AIDW 2021 will feature an Anchor Event co-organised with global management consulting firm Kearney that includes in-depth discussions into topics specifically on AI.

Highlights of AIDW 2021 include:

<ul>
	<li>Anchor Event: AI in Malaysia &ndash; Racing Towards the Future ​​​​​​​</li>
</ul>

Jointly organised by Kearney and MDEC, this Anchor Event features two executive roundtables that seek to discuss what Malaysia should do to realise the full potential of AI.

(26 October, 9.00am &ndash; 12.30pm) 

<ul>
	<li>Future Disruption: Adopt, Adapt or Fail Harder</li>
</ul>

IoT, Data and AI are advancing industries into the future and disrupting traditional processes. To survive, it is important for industries from all sectors to learn and understand the application of data technology for businesses and consumers.

(25 October, 10.00am &ndash; 5.00pm) ​​​​​​​

<ul>
	<li>Empowering the Agriculture Sector with Digital Technologies</li>
</ul>

Being fertilised with the infusion of digital agriculture technologies (AgTech), this insightful panel session will see digital farmers sharing their journey on sustaining and scaling the application of AgTech to improve the livelihoods of the many.

(27 October, 2:30pm &ndash; 4:00pm) 

To participate in AIDW 2021, visit https://mdec.my/aidw.

In conjunction with AIDW 2021, MDEC has introduced DataKITA.Hub, a platform designed to assist businesses in embarking and enriching their data journeys.

Serving as a one-stop centre for all things AI and data, the platform currently features a comprehensive map of local data and AI ecosystem players. It will soon include a catalogue of local Data Products and Services providers and a collection of data use cases and success stories.

For more information on DataKITA.Hub, visit https://mdec.my/datakita/datakita-hub/

#END#

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#MyMDEC #NadiDigital #SayaDigital #HeartofDigitalASEAN 

To find out more about MDEC&rsquo;s Digital Economy initiatives, please visit us at www.mdec.my or follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyMDEC/ Twitter: @mymdec

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CYBERJAYA, 21 OKTOBER 2021: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), agensi peneraju ekonomi digital, hari ini mengumumkan AI and Data Week 2021 (AIDW 2021), acara maya selama seminggu yang memberi tumpuan kepada Internet untuk Segalanya (IoT), Data dan Kecerdasan Buatan (AI).

Dijadualkan berlangsung dari 25 hingga 29 Oktober 2021, AIDW 2021 menyasarkan untuk memangkinkan adaptasi data di kalangan perniagaan rakyat Malaysia dan memacu pertumbuhan pembangunan ekosistem data Malaysia.

AIDW 2021 akan menganjurkan bual bicara dan perbincangan oleh pakar data dan industri dengan tujuan untuk memupuk ekosistem data dan AI yang berkembang maju terutamanya daripada segi pemikiran, integrasi dan adaptasi IoT, Data dan AI di kalangan perusahaan, pekerja profesional, pegawai kerajaan dan orang awam.

Perbelanjaan dipacu data di Malaysia telah mencatatkan pertumbuhan yang rancak. Kajian MDEC yang ditugaskan kepada IDC mendapati pasaran data raya dan analisis Malaysia dijangka berkembang dari US$1.1 bilion (RM4.5 bilion) pada 2021 kepada US$1.9 bilion (RM7.89 bilion) pada 2025.

Selain itu, laporan Kearney berkenaan masa depan AI di Asia Tenggara mendapati walaupun adaptasi AI di rantau ini masih di peringkat awal, dengan penggunaan dan pelaksanaan AI yang betul akan menambah sekitar US$115 bilion kepada KDNK Malaysia menjelang 2030.

&ldquo;Malaysia mencatatkan pertumbuhan yang ketara dalam adaptasi dipacu data di kalangan organisasi dan perniagaan. MDEC dan kerajaan Malaysia telah menyedari kepentingan data bukan sahaja memacu keberkesanan dan menambah baik tadbir urus tetapi juga mengembangkan ekonomi digital Malaysia.

&ldquo;AIDW 2021 berperanan sebagai salah satu platform utama kepada kami untuk mempercepatkan ketersediaan, kebolehcapaian dan kegunaan data dalam masyarakat dan ekonomi Malaysia. Menerusi kejayaan mengadaptasi data dan AI, kami boleh memacu ekonomi digital yang produktif, progresif dan inklusif selaras dengan Rangka Tindakan Ekonomi Digital Malaysia (MyDIGITAL) dan matlamat Rancangan Malaysia Ke-12 (RMK-12),&rdquo; kata Mahadhir Aziz, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, MDEC.

Selain menganjurkan bual bicara dan&nbsp;perbincangan topik berkenaan IoT, Data dan AI, AIDW 2021 akan menampilkan acara utama yang dianjurkan secara bersama dengan firma perunding pengurusan global, Kearney yang akan menawarkan perbincangan lebih mendalam berkenaan topik khususnya AI.

Acara tumpuan AIDW 2021 termasuklah:

<ul>
	<li>Acara Utama: AI di Malaysia &ndash; Bersaing Menuju Masa Depan ​​​​​​​</li>
</ul>

Dianjurkan secara bersama antara Kearney dan MDEC, acara utama ini menawarkan dua rundingan meja bulat eksekutif yang bertujuan untuk membincangkan apa yang perlu dilakukan Malaysia untuk merealisasikan potensi penuh AI. &nbsp;(26 Oktober, 9.00am &ndash; 12.30pm) 

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<ul>
	<li>Pengganggu Masa Depan: Terima, Adaptasi atau Gagal​​​​​​​​​​​​​</li>
</ul>

IoT, Data dan AI telah mendorong industri ke arah masa depan dan mengganggu proses tradisional. Untuk terus bertahan, amat penting kepada industri dalam semua sektor untuk belajar dan memahami pelaksanaan teknologi data kepada perniagaan dan pengguna.&nbsp;

(25 Oktober, 10.00am &ndash; 5.00pm)

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<ul>
	<li>​​​Memperkasa Sektor Pertanian dengan Teknologi Digital</li>
</ul>

Dipupuk dengan kehadiran teknologi pertanian (AgTech), sesi panel yang bermakna ini akan menyaksikan petani digital berkongsi pengalaman mereka dalam mengekalkan dan meningkatkan penggunaan AgTech untuk menambah baik kesejahteraan orang ramai.

(27 Oktober, 2:30pm &ndash; 4:00pm) 

​​​​​​​

Untuk menyertai AIDW 2021, sila layari https://mdec.my/aidw.

Bersempena dengan AIDW 2021, MDEC akan memperkenalkan DataKITA.Hub, iaitu platform yang direka untuk membantu perniagaan untuk memulakan dan mengembangkan perjalanan data mereka.

Berperanan sebagai pusat sehenti untuk segala perkara berkaitan AI dan data, platform ini menawarkan peta data tempatan dan penggiat ekosistem AI yang komprehensif. Platform ini juga akan ditambah kelak dengan katalog penyedia Data Produk serta Perkhidmatan tempatan dan koleksi data berkaitan kes penggunaan serta kisah kejayaan.

Untuk maklumat lanjut berkenaan DataKITA.Hub, sila layari https://mdec.my/datakita/datakita-hub/

#TAMAT#

#NadiDigital #SayaDigital #HeartofDigitalASEAN #MyMDEC 

Untuk mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut mengenai inisiatif-inisiatif Ekonomi Digital MDEC, layari www.mdec.my atau ikuti kami di: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyMDEC/ Twitter: @mymdec

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MDEC Announces the AI and Data Week 2021 to Further Catalyse Data Technology Adoption

(BM) MDEC Umum AI and Data Week 2021 untuk Terus Memangkinkan Adaptasi Teknologi

CYBERJAYA, 21 OKTOBER 2021: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), agensi peneraju ekonomi digital, hari ini mengumumkan AI and Data Week 2021 (AIDW 2021), acara maya selama seminggu yang memberi tumpuan kepada Internet untuk Segalanya (IoT), Data dan Kecerdasan Buatan (AI).

Dijadualkan berlangsung dari 25 hingga 29 Oktober 2021, AIDW 2021 menyasarkan untuk memangkinkan adaptasi data di kalangan perniagaan rakyat Malaysia dan memacu pertumbuhan pembangunan ekosistem data Malaysia.

AIDW 2021 akan menganjurkan bual bicara dan perbincangan oleh pakar data dan industri dengan tujuan untuk memupuk ekosistem data dan AI yang berkembang maju terutamanya daripada segi pemikiran, integrasi dan adaptasi IoT, Data dan AI di kalangan perusahaan, pekerja profesional, pegawai kerajaan dan orang awam.

Perbelanjaan dipacu data di Malaysia telah mencatatkan pertumbuhan yang rancak. Kajian MDEC yang ditugaskan kepada IDC mendapati pasaran data raya dan analisis Malaysia dijangka berkembang dari US$1.1 bilion (RM4.5 bilion) pada 2021 kepada US$1.9 bilion (RM7.89 bilion) pada 2025.

Selain itu, laporan Kearney berkenaan masa depan AI di Asia Tenggara mendapati walaupun adaptasi AI di rantau ini masih di peringkat awal, dengan penggunaan dan pelaksanaan AI yang betul akan menambah sekitar US$115 bilion kepada KDNK Malaysia menjelang 2030.

&ldquo;Malaysia mencatatkan pertumbuhan yang ketara dalam adaptasi dipacu data di kalangan organisasi dan perniagaan. MDEC dan kerajaan Malaysia telah menyedari kepentingan data bukan sahaja memacu keberkesanan dan menambah baik tadbir urus tetapi juga mengembangkan ekonomi digital Malaysia.

&ldquo;AIDW 2021 berperanan sebagai salah satu platform utama kepada kami untuk mempercepatkan ketersediaan, kebolehcapaian dan kegunaan data dalam masyarakat dan ekonomi Malaysia. Menerusi kejayaan mengadaptasi data dan AI, kami boleh memacu ekonomi digital yang produktif, progresif dan inklusif selaras dengan Rangka Tindakan Ekonomi Digital Malaysia (MyDIGITAL) dan matlamat Rancangan Malaysia Ke-12 (RMK-12),&rdquo; kata Mahadhir Aziz, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, MDEC.

Selain menganjurkan bual bicara dan&nbsp;perbincangan topik berkenaan IoT, Data dan AI, AIDW 2021 akan menampilkan acara utama yang dianjurkan secara bersama dengan firma perunding pengurusan global, Kearney yang akan menawarkan perbincangan lebih mendalam berkenaan topik khususnya AI.

Acara tumpuan AIDW 2021 termasuklah:

<ul>
	<li>Acara Utama: AI di Malaysia &ndash; Bersaing Menuju Masa Depan ​​​​​​​</li>
</ul>

Dianjurkan secara bersama antara Kearney dan MDEC, acara utama ini menawarkan dua rundingan meja bulat eksekutif yang bertujuan untuk membincangkan apa yang perlu dilakukan Malaysia untuk merealisasikan potensi penuh AI. &nbsp;(26 Oktober, 9.00am &ndash; 12.30pm) 

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Pengganggu Masa Depan: Terima, Adaptasi atau Gagal​​​​​​​​​​​​​</li>
</ul>

IoT, Data dan AI telah mendorong industri ke arah masa depan dan mengganggu proses tradisional. Untuk terus bertahan, amat penting kepada industri dalam semua sektor untuk belajar dan memahami pelaksanaan teknologi data kepada perniagaan dan pengguna.&nbsp;

(25 Oktober, 10.00am &ndash; 5.00pm)

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>​​​Memperkasa Sektor Pertanian dengan Teknologi Digital</li>
</ul>

Dipupuk dengan kehadiran teknologi pertanian (AgTech), sesi panel yang bermakna ini akan menyaksikan petani digital berkongsi pengalaman mereka dalam mengekalkan dan meningkatkan penggunaan AgTech untuk menambah baik kesejahteraan orang ramai.

(27 Oktober, 2:30pm &ndash; 4:00pm) 

​​​​​​​

Untuk menyertai AIDW 2021, sila layari https://mdec.my/aidw.

Bersempena dengan AIDW 2021, MDEC akan memperkenalkan DataKITA.Hub, iaitu platform yang direka untuk membantu perniagaan untuk memulakan dan mengembangkan perjalanan data mereka.

Berperanan sebagai pusat sehenti untuk segala perkara berkaitan AI dan data, platform ini menawarkan peta data tempatan dan penggiat ekosistem AI yang komprehensif. Platform ini juga akan ditambah kelak dengan katalog penyedia Data Produk serta Perkhidmatan tempatan dan koleksi data berkaitan kes penggunaan serta kisah kejayaan.

Untuk maklumat lanjut berkenaan DataKITA.Hub, sila layari https://mdec.my/datakita/datakita-hub/

#TAMAT#

Mengenai Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) 

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) adalah sebuah agensi di bawah Kementerian Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia yang menerajui transformasi digital negara sejak 25 tahun lalu. Kami menetapkan sasaran untuk mewujudkan ekonomi digital yang progresif dan berinovatif.

Bagi mencapai matlamat ini, MDEC memberi tumpuan kepada empat teras DIGITAL utama iaitu Kemahiran Baharu (New skills), Penerimaan (Adoption), Pengganggu (Digital ScaleUps) dan Pelaburan (Investments). Ini membentuk asas kepada pelaksanaan rangka kerja NADI Digital yang memacu program-program terasnya untuk rakyat, industri dan para pelabur. Sasaran MDEC adalah untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebuah negara digital yang berdaya saing di peringkat global, secara inklusif, lestari dan kemakmuran bersama serta menetapkan asas yang kukuh untuk Malaysia sebagai Nadi Digital ASEAN.

#NadiDigital #SayaDigital #HeartofDigitalASEAN #MyMDEC 

Untuk mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut mengenai inisiatif-inisiatif Ekonomi Digital MDEC, layari www.mdec.my atau ikuti kami di: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyMDEC/ Twitter: @mymdec

Untuk pertanyaan media sila hubungi: 

Simon Yap &ndash; simon.yap@mdec.com.my

<ul>
	<li>
	The 4ICG grant helps technology companies to scale up and increase productivity and product quality
	</li>
	<li>
	 &nbsp;Successful local applicants will be awarded up to 50 per cent of the total project cost, subject to a ceiling limit of RM2 million

	CYBERJAYA, 13 OCTOBER 2021:&nbsp;Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia&rsquo;s lead&nbsp;digital economy agency, has announced the 4IR Catalyst Grant (4ICG) in support of scaling up Malaysian-based technology companies.

	The 4ICG is designed to catalyse the use and development of 4IR technology into key business verticals as outlined in the national 4th&nbsp;IR policy. The grant will be used solely for the purpose of co-creation, problem-solving and commercialisation of 4th&nbsp;IR solutions.

	Successful local applicants will be awarded up to 50 per cent of the total project cost, subject to a ceiling limit of RM2 million whichever is lower. Chosen foreign owned companies will be awarded up to 30 per cent of the total project cost, subject to a ceiling limit of RM2 million, whichever is lower.

	Grant recipients will also be onboarded into MDEC&rsquo;s GAIN programmes and&nbsp;will benefit from market access, business matching, funding facilitation and mentoring opportunities. They also stand to benefit from revenue and export increase, upskilling and increased chances in receiving investments.

	&ldquo;We introduced the 4ICG to increase productivity, product quality, improve quality of life and preserve ecological integrity of 10 key economic sectors and six supporting sectors of the Malaysian economy as outlined in the National Fourth Industrial Revolution&nbsp;Policy,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Gopi Ganesalingam, Chief Digital Industry Officer, MDEC.

	&ldquo;The grant is also expected to increase the visibility of Malaysian-based tech companies and growth in revenue and exports from Malaysian-based 4IR tech companies. This adds towards achieving the goals set forth by the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) to transform the country into a digitally-driven, high-income nation; and towards making Malaysia the Heart of Digital ASEAN,&rdquo; added&nbsp;Gopi.

	Key sectors identified for the grant applicants are wholesale and retail trade, transportation and logistics, tourism, finance and insurance, healthcare, agriculture, and education.

	Supporting sectors include construction, real estate, mining and quarrying, information and communication services, arts, entertainment, and administrative and support services.

	The grant is looking to target up to 20 applicants with duration of funding for a project period of up to one year. Closing call for submissions is in November, with the evaluation and approval process to take place by December.

	Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have secured the commitment of the end-user to fund their share of the project cost at the time of application.

	Applicants who can demonstrate this requirement may request for a mobilisation payment not exceeding 20 per cent of the grant amount upon signing of the letter of offer issued by MDEC.

	The new 4ICG application is now open for submissions. Applicants will be able to check their eligibility criteria and register their interest here:&nbsp;https://gainmdec.awardsplatform.com/dashboard

	For more information, visit:&nbsp;https://mdec.my/4icg
	</li>
	<li>
	#END#
	</li>
</ul>

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<div>
About Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is the agency under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia leading the digital transformation of the economy for 25 years. We aim to enable a progressive, innovation-led digital economy.

To achieve this, MDEC will execute on its&nbsp;NADI&nbsp;(Nadi Digital) framework, based on the four thrusts:&nbsp;New skills,&nbsp;Adoption,&nbsp;Digital ScaleUps and&nbsp;Investments. NADI will drive our core programmes for the rakyat, industry and investors. MDEC will continue to lead Malaysia&rsquo;s digital economy forward towards becoming a&nbsp;globally competitive digital nation, anchored on innovation, sustainability and shared prosperity, firmly establishing Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN.

#MyMDEC #NadiDigital #SayaDigital #HeartofDigitalASEAN

To find out more about MDEC&rsquo;s Digital Economy initiatives, please visit us at&nbsp;www.mdec.my&nbsp;or follow us on: Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/MyMDEC/&nbsp;Twitter: @mymdec

For media queries, kindly contact:

Simon Yap&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;simon.yap@mdec.com.my
</div>

<ul>
	<li>
	The 4ICG grant helps technology companies to scale up and increase productivity and product quality
	</li>
	<li>
	 &nbsp;Successful local applicants will be awarded up to 50 per cent of the total project cost, subject to a ceiling limit of RM2 million

	CYBERJAYA, 13 OCTOBER 2021:&nbsp;Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia&rsquo;s lead&nbsp;digital economy agency, has announced the 4IR Catalyst Grant (4ICG) in support of scaling up Malaysian-based technology companies.

	The 4ICG is designed to catalyse the use and development of 4IR technology into key business verticals as outlined in the national 4th&nbsp;IR policy. The grant will be used solely for the purpose of co-creation, problem-solving and commercialisation of 4th&nbsp;IR solutions.

	Successful local applicants will be awarded up to 50 per cent of the total project cost, subject to a ceiling limit of RM2 million whichever is lower. Chosen foreign owned companies will be awarded up to 30 per cent of the total project cost, subject to a ceiling limit of RM2 million, whichever is lower.

	Grant recipients will also be onboarded into MDEC&rsquo;s GAIN programmes and&nbsp;will benefit from market access, business matching, funding facilitation and mentoring opportunities. They also stand to benefit from revenue and export increase, upskilling and increased chances in receiving investments.

	&ldquo;We introduced the 4ICG to increase productivity, product quality, improve quality of life and preserve ecological integrity of 10 key economic sectors and six supporting sectors of the Malaysian economy as outlined in the National Fourth Industrial Revolution&nbsp;Policy,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Gopi Ganesalingam, Chief Digital Industry Officer, MDEC.

	&ldquo;The grant is also expected to increase the visibility of Malaysian-based tech companies and growth in revenue and exports from Malaysian-based 4IR tech companies. This adds towards achieving the goals set forth by the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) to transform the country into a digitally-driven, high-income nation; and towards making Malaysia the Heart of Digital ASEAN,&rdquo; added&nbsp;Gopi.

	Key sectors identified for the grant applicants are wholesale and retail trade, transportation and logistics, tourism, finance and insurance, healthcare, agriculture, and education.

	Supporting sectors include construction, real estate, mining and quarrying, information and communication services, arts, entertainment, and administrative and support services.

	The grant is looking to target up to 20 applicants with duration of funding for a project period of up to one year. Closing call for submissions is in November, with the evaluation and approval process to take place by December.

	Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have secured the commitment of the end-user to fund their share of the project cost at the time of application.

	Applicants who can demonstrate this requirement may request for a mobilisation payment not exceeding 20 per cent of the grant amount upon signing of the letter of offer issued by MDEC.

	The new 4ICG application is now open for submissions. Applicants will be able to check their eligibility criteria and register their interest here:&nbsp;https://gainmdec.awardsplatform.com/dashboard

	For more information, visit:&nbsp;https://mdec.my/4icg&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	#END#
	</li>
</ul>

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<div>
About Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is the agency under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia leading the digital transformation of the economy for 25 years. We aim to enable a progressive, innovation-led digital economy.

To achieve this, MDEC will execute on its&nbsp;NADI&nbsp;(Nadi Digital) framework, based on the four thrusts:&nbsp;New skills,&nbsp;Adoption,&nbsp;Digital ScaleUps and&nbsp;Investments. NADI will drive our core programmes for the rakyat, industry and investors. MDEC will continue to lead Malaysia&rsquo;s digital economy forward towards becoming a&nbsp;globally competitive digital nation, anchored on innovation, sustainability and shared prosperity, firmly establishing Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN.

#MyMDEC #NadiDigital #SayaDigital #HeartofDigitalASEAN

To find out more about MDEC&rsquo;s Digital Economy initiatives, please visit us at&nbsp;www.mdec.my&nbsp;or follow us on: Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/MyMDEC/&nbsp;Twitter: @mymdec

For media queries, kindly contact:

Simon Yap&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;simon.yap@mdec.com.my
</div>

MDEC Launches 4IR Catalyst Grant Worth Up To RM2 Million for Malaysian-Based Technology Companies

<ul>
	<li>
	Geran 4ICG bantu syarikat teknologi berkembang serta meningkatkan produktiviti dan kualiti produk
	</li>
	<li>
	Penerima tempatan yang berjaya akan dianugerahkan sehingga 50 peratus daripada kos projek, tertakluk kepada had siling RM2 juta
	</li>
</ul>

CYBERJAYA, 13 OKTOBER 2021:&nbsp;Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), agensi peneraju ekonomi digital, telah mengumumkan Geran Pemangkin 4IR (4ICG) untuk menyokong pengembangan syarikat teknologi yang berpusat di Malaysia.

4ICG direka untuk memangkinkan penggunaan dan pembangunan teknologi 4IR menjadi bidang perniagaan utama seperti yang termaktub di dalam&nbsp;Dasar Revolusi Perindustrian Ke-4 (4IR). Geran&nbsp;berkenaan akan digunakan untuk penciptaan bersama, penyelesai masalah dan pengkomersilan penyelesaian 4IR sahaja.&nbsp;

Penerima tempatan yang berjaya akan dianugerahkan sehingga 50 peratus daripada kos projek, tertakluk kepada had siling RM2 juta atau mana lebih rendah. Syarikat milik asing terpilih akan dianugerahkan sehingga 30 peratus daripada kos projek, tertakluk kepada had siling RM2 juta atau mana lebih rendah.

Penerima geran juga akan menyertai program GAIN MDEC dan akan menerima manfaat daripada segi akses pasaran, padanan perniagaan, fasiliti pembiayaan dan peluang mentor. Mereka juga mendapat keuntungan daripada peningkatan pendapatan dan eksport, peningkatan kemahiran dan meningkatkan peluang untuk menerima pelaburan.

&ldquo;Kami memperkenalkan&nbsp;4ICG untuk meningkatkan produktiviti, kualiti produk, meningkatkan kualiti kehidupan dan memelihara ekologi integriti dalam 10 sektor ekonomi utama dan enam sektor sokongan kepada ekonomi Malaysia seperti yang termaktub di Dasar&nbsp;Revolusi Perindustrian Ke-4 nasional,&rdquo; kata&nbsp;Gopi Ganesalingam, Pegawai Pegawai Industri Digital, MDEC.&ldquo;Geran ini juga dijangka meningkatkan&nbsp;kebolehlihatan syarikat teknologi yang berpusat di Malaysia dan pertumbuhan pendapatan serta eksport daripada syarikat teknologi 4IR yang berpusat di Malaysia. Ini merupakan tambahan kepada usaha mencapai matlamat dalam Rangka Kerja Ekonomi Digital Malaysia (MyDIGITAL), untuk mentransformasikan negara ke arah dipacu-digital, negara&nbsp;berpendapatan tinggi dan menjadikan Malaysia sebagai Nadi Digital ASEAN,&rdquo; tambah Gopi.

Sektor utama yang dikenal pasti untuk penerimaan geran ini ialah dagangan borong dan runcit, pengangkutan dan logistik, pelancongan, kewangan dan insurans, kesihatan, pertanian dan pendidikan.

Sektor sokongan pula merangkumi pembinaan, hartanah, perlombongan dan kuari, perkhidmatan maklumat dan komunikasi, kesenian, hiburan dan pentadbiran serta perkhidmatan sokongan.

Geran ini menyasarkan sehingga 20 pemohon dengan jangka masa pembiayaan untuk tempoh masa projek sehingga setahun. Tarikh tutup permohonan ialah pada November dengan proses penilaian dan kelulusan akan dibuat pada Disember.

Pemohon perlu menunjukkan bahawa mereka telah mendapat komitmen pengguna akhir untuk membiayai bahagian mereka dalam kos projek semasa permohonan dibuat.&nbsp;Pemohon yang berjaya memenuhi syarat berkenaan boleh memohon&nbsp;pembayaran mobilisasi tidak melebihi 20 peratus daripada jumlah geran setelah menandatangani surat tawaran yang dikeluarkan oleh MDEC.

​​​​​​​Pemohon baharu untuk 4ICG kini dibuka untuk permohonan. Pemohon boleh menyemak kriteria kelayakan dan mendaftar menerusi&nbsp;https://gainmdec.awardsplatform.com/dashboard.​​​​​​​

Untuk maklumat lanjut boleh layari&nbsp;https://mdec.my/4icg

#TAMAT#

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Mengenai Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) adalah sebuah agensi di bawah Kementerian Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia yang menerajui transformasi digital negara sejak 25 tahun lalu. Kami menetapkan sasaran untuk mewujudkan ekonomi digital yang progresif dan berinovatif.

Bagi mencapai matlamat ini, MDEC memberi tumpuan kepada empat teras DIGITAL utama iaitu Kemahiran Baharu (New skills), Penerimaan (Adoption), Pengganggu (Digital ScaleUps) dan Pelaburan (Investments). Ini membentuk asas kepada pelaksanaan rangka kerja NADI Digital yang memacu program-program terasnya untuk rakyat, industri dan para pelabur. Sasaran MDEC adalah untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebuah negara digital yang berdaya saing di peringkat global, secara inklusif, lestari dan kemakmuran bersama serta menetapkan asas yang kukuh untuk Malaysia sebagai Nadi Digital ASEAN.

#NadiDigital #SayaDigital #HeartofDigitalASEAN #MyMDEC

Untuk mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut mengenai inisiatif-inisiatif Ekonomi Digital MDEC, layari&nbsp;www.mdec.my&nbsp;atau ikuti kami di: Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/MyMDEC/&nbsp;Twitter: @mymdec

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>
	Geran 4ICG bantu syarikat teknologi berkembang serta meningkatkan produktiviti dan kualiti produk
	</li>
	<li>
	Penerima tempatan yang berjaya akan dianugerahkan sehingga 50 peratus daripada kos projek, tertakluk kepada had siling RM2 juta
	</li>
</ul>

CYBERJAYA, 13 OKTOBER 2021:&nbsp;Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), agensi peneraju ekonomi digital, telah mengumumkan Geran Pemangkin 4IR (4ICG) untuk menyokong pengembangan syarikat teknologi yang berpusat di Malaysia.

4ICG direka untuk memangkinkan penggunaan dan pembangunan teknologi 4IR menjadi bidang perniagaan utama seperti yang termaktub di dalam&nbsp;Dasar Revolusi Perindustrian Ke-4 (4IR). Geran&nbsp;berkenaan akan digunakan untuk penciptaan bersama, penyelesai masalah dan pengkomersilan penyelesaian 4IR sahaja.&nbsp;

Penerima tempatan yang berjaya akan dianugerahkan sehingga 50 peratus daripada kos projek, tertakluk kepada had siling RM2 juta atau mana lebih rendah. Syarikat milik asing terpilih akan dianugerahkan sehingga 30 peratus daripada kos projek, tertakluk kepada had siling RM2 juta atau mana lebih rendah.

Penerima geran juga akan menyertai program GAIN MDEC dan akan menerima manfaat daripada segi akses pasaran, padanan perniagaan, fasiliti pembiayaan dan peluang mentor. Mereka juga mendapat keuntungan daripada peningkatan pendapatan dan eksport, peningkatan kemahiran dan meningkatkan peluang untuk menerima pelaburan.

&ldquo;Kami memperkenalkan&nbsp;4ICG untuk meningkatkan produktiviti, kualiti produk, meningkatkan kualiti kehidupan dan memelihara ekologi integriti dalam 10 sektor ekonomi utama dan enam sektor sokongan kepada ekonomi Malaysia seperti yang termaktub di Dasar&nbsp;Revolusi Perindustrian Ke-4 nasional,&rdquo; kata&nbsp;Gopi Ganesalingam, Pegawai Pegawai Industri Digital, MDEC.&ldquo;Geran ini juga dijangka meningkatkan&nbsp;kebolehlihatan syarikat teknologi yang berpusat di Malaysia dan pertumbuhan pendapatan serta eksport daripada syarikat teknologi 4IR yang berpusat di Malaysia. Ini merupakan tambahan kepada usaha mencapai matlamat dalam Rangka Kerja Ekonomi Digital Malaysia (MyDIGITAL), untuk mentransformasikan negara ke arah dipacu-digital, negara&nbsp;berpendapatan tinggi dan menjadikan Malaysia sebagai Nadi Digital ASEAN,&rdquo; tambah Gopi.

Sektor utama yang dikenal pasti untuk penerimaan geran ini ialah dagangan borong dan runcit, pengangkutan dan logistik, pelancongan, kewangan dan insurans, kesihatan, pertanian dan pendidikan.

Sektor sokongan pula merangkumi pembinaan, hartanah, perlombongan dan kuari, perkhidmatan maklumat dan komunikasi, kesenian, hiburan dan pentadbiran serta perkhidmatan sokongan.

Geran ini menyasarkan sehingga 20 pemohon dengan jangka masa pembiayaan untuk tempoh masa projek sehingga setahun. Tarikh tutup permohonan ialah pada November dengan proses penilaian dan kelulusan akan dibuat pada Disember.

Pemohon perlu menunjukkan bahawa mereka telah mendapat komitmen pengguna akhir untuk membiayai bahagian mereka dalam kos projek semasa permohonan dibuat.&nbsp;Pemohon yang berjaya memenuhi syarat berkenaan boleh memohon&nbsp;pembayaran mobilisasi tidak melebihi 20 peratus daripada jumlah geran setelah menandatangani surat tawaran yang dikeluarkan oleh MDEC.

​​​​​​​Pemohon baharu untuk 4ICG kini dibuka untuk permohonan. Pemohon boleh menyemak kriteria kelayakan dan mendaftar menerusi&nbsp;https://gainmdec.awardsplatform.com/dashboard.​​​​​​​

Untuk maklumat lanjut boleh layari&nbsp;https://mdec.my/4icg

#TAMAT#

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Mengenai Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) adalah sebuah agensi di bawah Kementerian Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia yang menerajui transformasi digital negara sejak 25 tahun lalu. Kami menetapkan sasaran untuk mewujudkan ekonomi digital yang progresif dan berinovatif.

Bagi mencapai matlamat ini, MDEC memberi tumpuan kepada empat teras DIGITAL utama iaitu Kemahiran Baharu (New skills), Penerimaan (Adoption), Pengganggu (Digital ScaleUps) dan Pelaburan (Investments). Ini membentuk asas kepada pelaksanaan rangka kerja NADI Digital yang memacu program-program terasnya untuk rakyat, industri dan para pelabur. Sasaran MDEC adalah untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebuah negara digital yang berdaya saing di peringkat global, secara inklusif, lestari dan kemakmuran bersama serta menetapkan asas yang kukuh untuk Malaysia sebagai Nadi Digital ASEAN.

#NadiDigital #SayaDigital #HeartofDigitalASEAN #MyMDEC

Untuk mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut mengenai inisiatif-inisiatif Ekonomi Digital MDEC, layari&nbsp;www.mdec.my&nbsp;atau ikuti kami di: Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/MyMDEC/&nbsp;Twitter: @mymdec

&nbsp;

​​​​​​​

(BM) MDEC Lancar Geran Pemangkin 4IR Bernilai Sehingga RM2 juta kepada Syarikat Teknologi Berpusat di Malaysia

<ul>
	<li>
	Kerjasama antara MDEC dan MDA untuk menyediakan pandangan, webinar dan latihan digital kepada ahli dan bukan ahli MDA.
	</li>
	<li>
	Beberapa siri kerjasama akan dimulai dengan program MDA@School, yang menawarkan program latihan berkaitan dengan bakat Malaysia.
	</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

CYBERJAYA, 12 OKTOBER 2021:&nbsp;Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), agensi peneraju ekonomi digital negara, dan Persatuan Digital Malaysia (MDA) hari ini mengumumkan kerjasama untuk memupuk kolaborasi menerusi program inovasi korporat, bimbingan dan pemacu untuk meningkatkan kesedaran berkenaan inisiatif yang akan memberi manfaat kepada ekosistem ekonomi digital.

&nbsp;

Sebahagian daripada perjanjian berkenaan, MDEC dan MDA akan menganjurkan siri perbincangan libat urus yang dikenali sebagai Digital Wednesday, pada setiap suku tahun. Sesi tersebut akan menampilkan tetamu terkemuka dan pakar industri serta barisan kepimpinan MDEC, yang akan berkongsi pandangan dan pembangunan bakat terkini, pelaburan dan pelan digital untuk menyumbang kepada pertumbuhan ekosistem ekonomi digital Malaysia.

&nbsp;

&ldquo;Kami amat teruja untuk mengumumkan kerjasama dengan MDA, kerana ketika ini kami sedang giat melaksanakan pelbagai inisiatif untuk menambah baik dan memacu ekosistem ekonomi digital menerusi kempen utama kami iaitu #SayaDigital dan Nadi Digital ASEAN.

&nbsp;

&ldquo;Kami sangat optimistik bahawa kerjasama ini akan mencipta lebih banyak peluang bukan sahaja kepada ahli tetapi juga bukan ahli, seterusnya memajukan ekonomi digital secara inklusif selaras dengan Rangka Tindakan Ekonomi Digital Malaysia (MyDIGITAL) dan Wawasan Kemakmuran&nbsp;Bersama 2030,&rdquo; kata Raymond Siva, Naib Presiden Kanan, Pelaburan &amp;&nbsp;Jenama dan Ketua Pegawai Pemasaran, MDEC.

&nbsp;

Kerjasama ini akan bermula pada bulan ini dengan penglibatan MDEC dalam platform pembelajaran industri khas MDA seperti MDA@School yang antaranya menyediakan program pensijilan bersama. Inisiatif ini ialah program julung kali yang dilaksanakan dan dianjurkan oleh kedua-dua buah organisasi ini untuk pihak industri.

&nbsp;

Program berkenaan akan merangkumi Digital Wednesday, iaitu acara rangkaian industri suku tahunan MDA, perkongsian dan pembelajaran. Selain itu, buat pertama kali, MDEC akan terlibat dalam Anugerah MDA 2021, acara tahunan yang mengiktiraf dan menghargai bakat, agensi, jenama, penerbit dan penyedia perkhidmatan digital yang mengadaptasi dan menggunakan teknologi digital.

&nbsp;

&ldquo;Kami&nbsp;sangat gembira dengan kerjasama strategik baharu dengan MDEC ini. Kerjasama ini adalah penting, kerana ia membolehkan MDA dan MDEC untuk bekerjasama dalam memacu industri ke hadapan untuk mereka yang terlibat dalam sebarang perniagaan digital. Ia juga akan mengukuhkan kedudukan MDA sebagai penggiat penting bersama dengan MDEC dalam memperkasa industri dan&nbsp;terus memacu negara ke tahap lebih tinggi,&rdquo; kata Nicholas Sagau, Presiden MDA dan Ketua Pegawai&nbsp;Operasi, REV Media Group, sayap digital Media Prima Berhad.

&nbsp;

Untuk maklumat lanjut berkenaan MDA@School dan Digital Wednesday, sila layari&nbsp;https://www.malaysiandigitalassociation.org.my&nbsp;

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

#TAMAT#

<ul>
	<li>
	Kerjasama antara MDEC dan MDA untuk menyediakan pandangan, webinar dan latihan digital kepada ahli dan bukan ahli MDA.
	</li>
	<li>
	Beberapa siri kerjasama akan dimulai dengan program MDA@School, yang menawarkan program latihan berkaitan dengan bakat Malaysia.
	</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

CYBERJAYA, 12 OKTOBER 2021:&nbsp;Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), agensi peneraju ekonomi digital negara, dan Persatuan Digital Malaysia (MDA) hari ini mengumumkan kerjasama untuk memupuk kolaborasi menerusi program inovasi korporat, bimbingan dan pemacu untuk meningkatkan kesedaran berkenaan inisiatif yang akan memberi manfaat kepada ekosistem ekonomi digital.

&nbsp;

Sebahagian daripada perjanjian berkenaan, MDEC dan MDA akan menganjurkan siri perbincangan libat urus yang dikenali sebagai Digital Wednesday, pada setiap suku tahun. Sesi tersebut akan menampilkan tetamu terkemuka dan pakar industri serta barisan kepimpinan MDEC, yang akan berkongsi pandangan dan pembangunan bakat terkini, pelaburan dan pelan digital untuk menyumbang kepada pertumbuhan ekosistem ekonomi digital Malaysia.

&nbsp;

&ldquo;Kami amat teruja untuk mengumumkan kerjasama dengan MDA, kerana ketika ini kami sedang giat melaksanakan pelbagai inisiatif untuk menambah baik dan memacu ekosistem ekonomi digital menerusi kempen utama kami iaitu #SayaDigital dan Nadi Digital ASEAN.

&nbsp;

&ldquo;Kami sangat optimistik bahawa kerjasama ini akan mencipta lebih banyak peluang bukan sahaja kepada ahli tetapi juga bukan ahli, seterusnya memajukan ekonomi digital secara inklusif selaras dengan Rangka Tindakan Ekonomi Digital Malaysia (MyDIGITAL) dan Wawasan Kemakmuran&nbsp;Bersama 2030,&rdquo; kata Raymond Siva, Naib Presiden Kanan, Pelaburan &amp;&nbsp;Jenama dan Ketua Pegawai Pemasaran, MDEC.

&nbsp;

Kerjasama ini akan bermula pada bulan ini dengan penglibatan MDEC dalam platform pembelajaran industri khas MDA seperti MDA@School yang antaranya menyediakan program pensijilan bersama. Inisiatif ini ialah program julung kali yang dilaksanakan dan dianjurkan oleh kedua-dua buah organisasi ini untuk pihak industri.

&nbsp;

Program berkenaan akan merangkumi Digital Wednesday, iaitu acara rangkaian industri suku tahunan MDA, perkongsian dan pembelajaran. Selain itu, buat pertama kali, MDEC akan terlibat dalam Anugerah MDA 2021, acara tahunan yang mengiktiraf dan menghargai bakat, agensi, jenama, penerbit dan penyedia perkhidmatan digital yang mengadaptasi dan menggunakan teknologi digital.

&nbsp;

&ldquo;Kami&nbsp;sangat gembira dengan kerjasama strategik baharu dengan MDEC ini. Kerjasama ini adalah penting, kerana ia membolehkan MDA dan MDEC untuk bekerjasama dalam memacu industri ke hadapan untuk mereka yang terlibat dalam sebarang perniagaan digital. Ia juga akan mengukuhkan kedudukan MDA sebagai penggiat penting bersama dengan MDEC dalam memperkasa industri dan&nbsp;terus memacu negara ke tahap lebih tinggi,&rdquo; kata Nicholas Sagau, Presiden MDA dan Ketua Pegawai&nbsp;Operasi, REV Media Group, sayap digital Media Prima Berhad.

&nbsp;

Untuk maklumat lanjut berkenaan MDA@School dan Digital Wednesday, sila layari&nbsp;https://www.malaysiandigitalassociation.org.my&nbsp;

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

<div>#TAMAT#</div>

(BM) MDEC Berkolaborasi dengan MDA untuk Memacu Ekosistem Ekonomi Digital

<ul>
	<li>Collaboration between MDEC and MDA to provide digital insights, webinars and trainings for MDA members and non-members</li>
	<li>Series of collaborations will kick off with MDA @ School programme, set to offer relevant training programmes to Malaysian talents</li>
</ul>

<div>&nbsp;</div>

CYBERJAYA, 12 OCTOBER 2021:&nbsp;The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC),&nbsp;Malaysia&rsquo;s lead agency in digital economy,&nbsp;and Malaysia Digital Association (MDA) today announced an agreement to foster collaborations through corporate innovation, mentorship, and accelerator programmes to raise awareness on initiatives set to benefit the digital economy ecosystem.

&nbsp;

As part of the agreement, both MDEC and MDA are set to organise a speaking engagement series called Digital Wednesday, on a quarterly basis. The sessions will feature prominent industry speakers&nbsp;and experts as well as MDEC&rsquo;s leadership team&nbsp;who will share insights and the latest on talent development, digital investments and plans to further contribute to grow&nbsp;Malaysia&rsquo;s digital economy ecosystem.

&nbsp;

&ldquo;We are excited to announce this partnership with MDA as we seek to further push ahead with&nbsp;initiatives to enhance and catalyse our digital economy ecosystem through our brand campaigns, #SayaDigital and Malaysia, Heart of Digital ASEAN.

&nbsp;

&ldquo;We are optimistic that the partnership will create more opportunities for not just the members&nbsp;but also non-members, thereby advancing an inclusive digital economy in line with the&nbsp;Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) and Shared Prosperity Vision 2030,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Raymond Siva, Senior Vice President, Investment and Brand and Chief Marketing Officer, MDEC.

&nbsp;

The collaboration will kick off this month with MDEC&#39;s involvement in MDA&#39;s signature industry learning platform, MDA School, which provides joint certification programmes, among others. This initiative will be the first of many programmes held by both organisations for the industry, which include Digital Wednesday - MDA&#39;s quarterly industry networking, sharing and learning event. And, for the first time, MDEC will be involved in MDA&#39;s d Awards 2022, an annual event that recognises and honours the talents, agencies, brands, publishers and digital service providers that embrace and use digital technologies.

&nbsp;

&quot;We are thrilled with this new strategic partnership with MDEC. This partnership is significant; it allows MDA and MDEC to work together in driving the industry forward for those involved in any digital business out there. This also establishes MDA as a critical player together with MDEC in empowering the industry and continuing to progress the nation to the next level,&quot; said Nicholas Sagau, MDA President and Chief Operating Officer REV Media Group, the digital arm of Media Prima Berhad.

&nbsp;

For more information on the MDA School and Digital Wednesday, kindly visit&nbsp;https://www.malaysiandigitalassociation.org.my/

&nbsp;

#END#

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

About Malaysia Tech Month 2021

Malaysia Tech Month 2021 (MTM 2021) is a virtual, month-long curation of electrifying digital and technology keynotes, workshops, discussion panels and business-matching sessions. It will feature distinguished group of local and international industry speakers and investors to share their expert thoughts and experiences in 4IR-driven digital economy.

&nbsp;

MTM 2021 will see exciting programmes that will allow the spotlight to be shone upon digital ecosystem leaders and creators, leading-edge companies as well as talents, enabling all stakeholders to discover new perspectives on domestic and global trends in artificial intelligence, drone tech, data analytics, fintech and digital workforce.

&nbsp;

Drawing out new tech conversations from public sector and enterprise decision makers, entrepreneurial and academic circles, MTM 2021 aims to drive MDEC&#39;s aspirations in establishing Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN and further reinforce Malaysia&#39;s position as the first-mover for the rise of the digital economy in the present and post-pandemic era.

&nbsp;

To find out more about MDEC&rsquo;s Digital Economy initiatives, please&nbsp;visit us at&nbsp;www.mdec.my&nbsp;or follow us on: Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/MyMDEC/&nbsp;Twitter: @mymdec

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Collaboration between MDEC and MDA to provide digital insights, webinars and trainings for MDA members and non-members</li>
	<li>Series of collaborations will kick off with MDA @ School programme, set to offer relevant training programmes to Malaysian talents</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

<div>&nbsp;</div>

CYBERJAYA, 12 OCTOBER 2021:&nbsp;The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC),&nbsp;Malaysia&rsquo;s lead agency in digital economy,&nbsp;and Malaysia Digital Association (MDA) today announced an agreement to foster collaborations through corporate innovation, mentorship, and accelerator programmes to raise awareness on initiatives set to benefit the digital economy ecosystem.

As part of the agreement, both MDEC and MDA are set to organise a speaking engagement series called Digital Wednesday, on a quarterly basis. The sessions will feature prominent industry speakers&nbsp;and experts as well as MDEC&rsquo;s leadership team&nbsp;who will share insights and the latest on talent development, digital investments and plans to further contribute to grow&nbsp;Malaysia&rsquo;s digital economy ecosystem.

&ldquo;We are excited to announce this partnership with MDA as we seek to further push ahead with&nbsp;initiatives to enhance and catalyse our digital economy ecosystem through our brand campaigns, #SayaDigital and Malaysia, Heart of Digital ASEAN.

&ldquo;We are optimistic that the partnership will create more opportunities for not just the members&nbsp;but also non-members, thereby advancing an inclusive digital economy in line with the&nbsp;Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) and Shared Prosperity Vision 2030,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Raymond Siva, Senior Vice President, Investment and Brand and Chief Marketing Officer, MDEC.

The collaboration will kick off this month with MDEC&#39;s involvement in MDA&#39;s signature industry learning platform, MDA School, which provides joint certification programmes, among others. This initiative will be the first of many programmes held by both organisations for the industry, which include Digital Wednesday - MDA&#39;s quarterly industry networking, sharing and learning event. And, for the first time, MDEC will be involved in MDA&#39;s d Awards 2022, an annual event that recognises and honours the talents, agencies, brands, publishers and digital service providers that embrace and use digital technologies.

&quot;We are thrilled with this new strategic partnership with MDEC. This partnership is significant; it allows MDA and MDEC to work together in driving the industry forward for those involved in any digital business out there. This also establishes MDA as a critical player together with MDEC in empowering the industry and continuing to progress the nation to the next level,&quot; said Nicholas Sagau, MDA President and Chief Operating Officer REV Media Group, the digital arm of Media Prima Berhad.

For more information on the MDA School and Digital Wednesday, kindly visit&nbsp;https://www.malaysiandigitalassociation.org.my/

&nbsp;

#END#

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

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About Malaysia Tech Month 2021

Malaysia Tech Month 2021 (MTM 2021) is a virtual, month-long curation of electrifying digital and technology keynotes, workshops, discussion panels and business-matching sessions. It will feature distinguished group of local and international industry speakers and investors to share their expert thoughts and experiences in 4IR-driven digital economy.

MTM 2021 will see exciting programmes that will allow the spotlight to be shone upon digital ecosystem leaders and creators, leading-edge companies as well as talents, enabling all stakeholders to discover new perspectives on domestic and global trends in artificial intelligence, drone tech, data analytics, fintech and digital workforce.

Drawing out new tech conversations from public sector and enterprise decision makers, entrepreneurial and academic circles, MTM 2021 aims to drive MDEC&#39;s aspirations in establishing Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN and further reinforce Malaysia&#39;s position as the first-mover for the rise of the digital economy in the present and post-pandemic era.

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To find out more about MDEC&rsquo;s Digital Economy initiatives, please&nbsp;visit us at&nbsp;www.mdec.my&nbsp;or follow us on: Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/MyMDEC/&nbsp;Twitter: @mymdec

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MDEC Teams Up With MDA to Catalyse Digital Economy Ecosystem

<h4>Double Eleven Doubles Down in Malaysia with Expansion of KL Office</h4>

Double Eleven Doubles Down in Malaysia with Expansion of KL Office

<h4>(BM) Double Eleven Mengukuhkan Operasi di Malaysia dengan Membina Pejabat Baharu di Kuala Lumpur</h4>

(BM) Double Eleven Mengukuhkan Operasi di Malaysia dengan Membina Pejabat Baharu di Kuala Lumpur

<h4>MDEC&rsquo;s #MyDigitalMaker Fair Returns To Inspire Young Digital Makers</h4>

MDEC’s #MyDigitalMaker Fair Returns To Inspire Young Digital Makers

(BM) Karnival #MyDigitalMaker MDEC Kembali Untuk Inspirasi Penggiat Digital Muda

<h4>MDEC collaborates with UKM, MoE to offer educational pathway for gifted young innovators</h4>

MDEC collaborates with UKM, MoE to offer educational pathway for gifted young innovators

<h4>(BM) MDEC bekerjasama dengan UKM dan KPM untuk tawar haluan pendidikan bagi lahirkan penginovasi muda berbakat</h4>

(BM) MDEC bekerjasama dengan UKM dan KPM untuk tawar haluan pendidikan bagi lahirkan penginovasi muda berbakat

<h4>85 Percent of Malaysian Companies See the Need to Equip their Employees with Digital Skills</h4>

85 Percent of Malaysian Companies See the Need to Equip their Employees with Digital Skills

<h4>(BM) 85 Peratus Syarikat di Malaysia Menyatakan Keperluan untuk Melengkapkan Pekerja Mereka dengan Kemahiran Digital</h4>

(BM) 85 Peratus Syarikat di Malaysia Menyatakan Keperluan untuk Melengkapkan Pekerja Mereka dengan Kemahiran Digital

<h4>MDEC DENIES OFFERING VOUCHERS FOR CASH FOR BUSINESSES</h4>

MDEC DENIES OFFERING VOUCHERS FOR CASH FOR BUSINESSES

<h4>(BM) MDEC NAFI TAWAR BAUCAR UNTUK TUNAI KEPADA PERNIAGAAN</h4>

(BM) MDEC NAFI TAWAR BAUCAR UNTUK TUNAI KEPADA PERNIAGAAN

<h4>MDEC DataKITA Empowers Digital Ecosystem for the New World Order</h4>

MDEC DataKITA Empowers Digital Ecosystem for the New World Order

<h4>(BM) DataKITA MDEC Memperkasa Ekonomi Digital dalam Era Baharu Dunia</h4>

(BM) DataKITA MDEC Memperkasa Ekonomi Digital dalam Era Baharu Dunia

<h4>MDEC Will Drive Digital Agenda With Launch Of Twelfth Malaysia Plan</h4>

MDEC Will Drive Digital Agenda With Launch Of Twelfth Malaysia Plan

<h4>(BM) MDEC Akan Memacu Agenda Digital dengan Pelancaran Rancangan Malaysia Ke-12</h4>

(BM) MDEC Akan Memacu Agenda Digital dengan Pelancaran Rancangan Malaysia Ke-12

<h4>MDEC&rsquo;s Go-eCommerce Expo Returns to Boost eCommerce Adoption</h4>

MDEC’s Go-eCommerce Expo Returns to Boost eCommerce Adoption

<h4>(BM) Ekspo Go-eCommerce MDEC Kembali untuk Meningkatkan Adaptasi eDagang</h4>

(BM) Ekspo Go-eCommerce MDEC Kembali untuk Meningkatkan Adaptasi eDagang

<h4>MDEC Partners CEDAR to Render Digitalisation Assistance towards Economic Recovery for SMEs</h4>

MDEC Partners CEDAR to Render Digitalisation Assistance towards Economic Recovery for SMEs

<h4>(BM) MDEC Kerjasama dengan CEDAR untuk Menyediakan Bantuan Pendigitalan ke Arah Pemulihan Ekonomi kepada PKS</h4>

(BM) MDEC Kerjasama dengan CEDAR untuk Menyediakan Bantuan Pendigitalan ke Arah Pemulihan Ekonomi kepada PKS

<h4>Opinion Editorial: Striving for a Digitally-United &amp; Sovereign Malaysia</h4>

Opinion Editorial: Striving for a Digitally-United & Sovereign Malaysia

<h4>(BM) Bersama ke Arah Kesatuan &amp; Kedaulatan Digital</h4>

(BM) Bersama ke Arah Kesatuan & Kedaulatan Digital

<h4>MDEC and EasyStore Launch Malaysia Select Campaign In Helping Local Businesses to Expand to Taiwan</h4>

MDEC and EasyStore Launch Malaysia Select Campaign In Helping Local Businesses to Expand to Taiwan

<h4>(BM) MDEC dan EasyStore Melancarkan Kempen Pilih Malaysia Bantu Perniagaan Tempatan Berkembang ke Taiwan</h4>

(BM) MDEC dan EasyStore Melancarkan Kempen Pilih Malaysia Bantu Perniagaan Tempatan Berkembang ke Taiwan

<h4>Global Tech Titans Agree Malaysia Remains an Attractive Digital Global Business Services Hub</h4>

Global Tech Titans Agree Malaysia Remains an Attractive Digital Global Business Services Hub

<h4>Gergasi Teknologi Global Setuju Malaysia Kekal Sebagai Hab Perkhidmatan Perniagaan Digital Global</h4>

Gergasi Teknologi Global Setuju Malaysia Kekal Sebagai Hab Perkhidmatan Perniagaan Digital Global

STATEMENT ON RISE CONFERENCE

<h4>KENYATAAN MENGENAI PERSIDANGAN RISE</h4>

KENYATAAN MENGENAI PERSIDANGAN RISE

<h4>Mahadhir Aziz Takes the Rein as MDEC CEO</h4>

Mahadhir Aziz Takes the Rein as MDEC CEO

<h4>(BM) Mahadhir Aziz terajui kepimpinan MDEC sebagai Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif baharu, komited untuk terus memacu transformasi digital Malaysia</h4>

(BM) Mahadhir Aziz terajui kepimpinan MDEC sebagai Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif baharu, komited untuk terus memacu transformasi digital Malaysia

<h4>ASEAN&rsquo;s Largest Tech Festival &ndash; Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Sees Surge of Investment Interest</h4>

ASEAN’s Largest Tech Festival – Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Sees Surge of Investment Interest

<h4>(BM) Temasya Teknologi Terbesar ASEAN &ndash; Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Lonjak Potensi Pelaburan</h4>

(BM) Temasya Teknologi Terbesar ASEAN – Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Lonjak Potensi Pelaburan

<h4>MDEC Launches 2021 #SMART Automation Grant</h4>

MDEC Launches 2021 #SMART Automation Grant

<h4>(BM) MDEC Lancar Geran Automasi Pintar 2021</h4>

(BM) MDEC Lancar Geran Automasi Pintar 2021

<h4>MDEC Launches Global Technology Grant to Nurture Global Champions by Empowering R&amp;D and Innovation</h4>

MDEC Launches Global Technology Grant to Nurture Global Champions by Empowering R&D and Innovation

<h4>(BM) MDEC Lancar Geran Teknologi Global untuk Memupuk Juara Global dengan Memperkasa R&amp;D dan Inovasi</h4>

(BM) MDEC Lancar Geran Teknologi Global untuk Memupuk Juara Global dengan Memperkasa R&D dan Inovasi

<h4>MDEC&rsquo;s GAIN Connex 2021 and Tech Ecosystem and Globalisation Initiatives Fuel Malaysian Tech Companies to Expand on the Global Stage</h4>

MDEC’s GAIN Connex 2021 and Tech Ecosystem and Globalisation Initiatives Fuel Malaysian Tech Companies to Expand on the Global Stage

<h4>(BM) GAIN Connex 2021 dan Inisiatif Teknologi Ekosistem dan Globalisasi MDEC Bantu Syarikat Teknologi Malaysia Berkembang ke Peringkat Global</h4>

(BM) GAIN Connex 2021 dan Inisiatif Teknologi Ekosistem dan Globalisasi MDEC Bantu Syarikat Teknologi Malaysia Berkembang ke Peringkat Global

<h4>Week Four of Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Dives into the Trends, Technology and Talents that are the Digital Disruptors of Today</h4>

Week Four of Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Dives into the Trends, Technology and Talents that are the Digital Disruptors of Today

<h4>(BM) Minggu Keempat Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Terokai Tren, Teknologi dan Bakat yang Merupakan Pengganggu Digital Masa Kini</h4>

(BM) Minggu Keempat Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Terokai Tren, Teknologi dan Bakat yang Merupakan Pengganggu Digital Masa Kini

<h4>MDEC and LinkedIn Ink MoU to Help Enhance Digital Talents and Business</h4>

MDEC and LinkedIn Ink MoU to Help Enhance Digital Talents and Business

<h4>(BM) MDEC dan LinkedIn Tandatangani MoU untuk Bantu Meningkatkan Bakat dan Perniagaan Digital</h4>

(BM) MDEC dan LinkedIn Tandatangani MoU untuk Bantu Meningkatkan Bakat dan Perniagaan Digital

<h4>MDEC Partners Draper Startup House to Launch the Founders Grindstone Bootcamp</h4>

MDEC Partners Draper Startup House to Launch the Founders Grindstone Bootcamp

<h4>(BM) MDEC Kerjasama dengan Draper Startup House untuk Lancar Founders Grindstone Bootcamp</h4>

(BM) MDEC Kerjasama dengan Draper Startup House untuk Lancar Founders Grindstone Bootcamp

<h4>MDEC Answers SOS By Communities Affected by Pandemic</h4>

MDEC Answers SOS By Communities Affected by Pandemic

<h4>(BM) MDEC Hulur Bantuan Kepada Masyarakat Terkesan Akibat Pandemik</h4>

(BM) MDEC Hulur Bantuan Kepada Masyarakat Terkesan Akibat Pandemik

<h4>MDEC Appoints Romainor Ismail as Procurement Director</h4>

MDEC Appoints Romainor Ismail as Procurement Director

<h4>(BM) MDEC Lantik Romainor Ismail Sebagai Pengarah Perolehan</h4>

(BM) MDEC Lantik Romainor Ismail Sebagai Pengarah Perolehan

<h4>MDEC CEO SURINA SHUKRI MOVES ON TO NEW INTERESTS</h4>

MDEC CEO SURINA SHUKRI MOVES ON TO NEW INTERESTS

<h4>MDEC&rsquo;s Enhanced Digital Skills Training Directory Helps Companies in Digital Reskilling and Upskilling</h4>

MDEC’s Enhanced Digital Skills Training Directory Helps Companies in Digital Reskilling and Upskilling

<h4>(BM) MDEC Tambah Baik Direktori Latihan Kemahiran Digital Bantu Syarikat dalam Latihan Semula dan Peningkatan Kemahiran</h4>

(BM) MDEC Tambah Baik Direktori Latihan Kemahiran Digital Bantu Syarikat dalam Latihan Semula dan Peningkatan Kemahiran

<h4>#MyDigitalWorkforce Week of MTM&rsquo;21 Set to Offer 5,000 Job Vacancies, Digital Skilling Opportunities to the Malaysian Workforce</h4>

#MyDigitalWorkforce Week of MTM’21 Set to Offer 5,000 Job Vacancies, Digital Skilling Opportunities to the Malaysian Workforce

<h4>(BM) #MyDigitalWorkforce Week di MTM&rsquo;21 Tawar 5,000 Peluang Pekerjaan dan Kemahiran Digital Kepada Tenaga Kerja Malaysia</h4>

(BM) #MyDigitalWorkforce Week di MTM’21 Tawar 5,000 Peluang Pekerjaan dan Kemahiran Digital Kepada Tenaga Kerja Malaysia

<h4>MDEC Launches SME Digital Guidebook to Empower Digitalisation for the F&amp;B and Retail Industry</h4>

MDEC Launches SME Digital Guidebook to Empower Digitalisation for the F&B and Retail Industry

<h4>(BM) MDEC Lancar Buku Panduan Digital PKS untuk Memperkasa Pendigitalan Industri F&amp;B dan Peruncitan</h4>

(BM) MDEC Lancar Buku Panduan Digital PKS untuk Memperkasa Pendigitalan Industri F&B dan Peruncitan

<h4>MDEC and Schott AG Announce International IT Competence Centre</h4>

MDEC and Schott AG Announce International IT Competence Centre

<h4>(BM) MDEC dan Schott AG Umum Pusat Kecekapan IT Antarabangsa</h4>

(BM) MDEC dan Schott AG Umum Pusat Kecekapan IT Antarabangsa

<h4>MDEC Appoints Richard Loh as Chief Innovation &amp; Technology Officer</h4>

MDEC Appoints Richard Loh as Chief Innovation & Technology Officer

<h4>(BM) MDEC Lantik Richard Loh Sebagai Ketua Pegawai Inovasi &amp; Teknologi</h4>

(BM) MDEC Lantik Richard Loh Sebagai Ketua Pegawai Inovasi & Teknologi

<h4>Week Two of Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Empowers Businesses to Embrace Digitalisation and 4IR tools</h4>

Week Two of Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Empowers Businesses to Embrace Digitalisation and 4IR tools

<h4>MDEC LEVEL UP KL Announces SEA Games Awards 2021</h4>

MDEC LEVEL UP KL Announces SEA Games Awards 2021

<h4>MIDA AMALGAMATES WITH MDEC ON DIGITAL INVESTMENT OFFICE (DIO)</h4>

MIDA AMALGAMATES WITH MDEC ON DIGITAL INVESTMENT OFFICE (DIO)

<h4>(BM) MDEC Sambut Jubli Perak &ndash; 25 Tahun Memacu Transformasi Digital Malaysia</h4>

(BM) MDEC Sambut Jubli Perak – 25 Tahun Memacu Transformasi Digital Malaysia

<h4>MDEC Celebrates Silver Jubilee &ndash; 25 Years of Driving Digital Transformation of Malaysia</h4>

MDEC Celebrates Silver Jubilee – 25 Years of Driving Digital Transformation of Malaysia

<h4>Week One of Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Promises Deep, Engaging Insights into Malaysia as the Heart of Digital Investments</h4>

Week One of Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Promises Deep, Engaging Insights into Malaysia as the Heart of Digital Investments

<h4>(BM) Minggu Pertama Malaysia Tech Month 2021 janjikan perbincangan mendalam, sekaligus menjadikan Malaysia sebagai Nadi Pelaburan Digital</h4>

(BM) Minggu Pertama Malaysia Tech Month 2021 janjikan perbincangan mendalam, sekaligus menjadikan Malaysia sebagai Nadi Pelaburan Digital

<h4>MDEC Launches Malaysia Tech Month 2021 to Assert Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN</h4>

MDEC Launches Malaysia Tech Month 2021 to Assert Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN

<h4>(BM) MDEC Lancar Malaysia Tech Month 2021, kukuhkan Malaysia sebagai Nadi Digital ASEAN</h4>

(BM) MDEC Lancar Malaysia Tech Month 2021, kukuhkan Malaysia sebagai Nadi Digital ASEAN

<h4>MDEC brings back &lsquo;Let&rsquo;s Learn Digital&rsquo;, kicking off with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn partnership</h4>

MDEC brings back ‘Let’s Learn Digital’, kicking off with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn partnership

<h4>(BM) MDEC lancar semula program &lsquo;Let&rsquo;s Learn Digital&rsquo; dengan pengumuman kerjasama di antara Facebook, Google dan LinkedIn</h4>

(BM) MDEC lancar semula program ‘Let’s Learn Digital’ dengan pengumuman kerjasama di antara Facebook, Google dan LinkedIn

<h4>Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Set to Establish Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN</h4>

Malaysia Tech Month 2021 Set to Establish Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN

<h4>(BM) Malaysia Tech Month 2021 bakal jadikan Malaysia Nadi Digital ASEAN</h4>

(BM) Malaysia Tech Month 2021 bakal jadikan Malaysia Nadi Digital ASEAN

<h4>(BM) MDEC memperkasakan perniagaan tempatan berteraskan Data menerusi Program DDE</h4>

(BM) MDEC memperkasakan perniagaan tempatan berteraskan Data menerusi Program DDE

<h4>MDEC Moves Forward With &lsquo;Digital Investments Future5&rsquo; Strategy</h4>

MDEC Moves Forward With ‘Digital Investments Future5’ Strategy

<h4>(BM) MDEC Melangkah ke Hadapan Dengan Lancarkan Strategi Pelaburan Future5</h4>

(BM) MDEC Melangkah ke Hadapan Dengan Lancarkan Strategi Pelaburan Future5

<h4>MDEC Announces Appointment of Mohamad Zakkuan Talib, Head of MACC Negeri Sembilan, as Director, Integrity &amp; Governance (Certified Integrity Officer)</h4>

MDEC Announces Appointment of Mohamad Zakkuan Talib, Head of MACC Negeri Sembilan, as Director, Integrity & Governance (Certified Integrity Officer)

<h4>MDEC&rsquo;s Creative Content Streaming Programme 2021 equips Malaysian content creators with the skills to thrive in the digital content frontier</h4>

MDEC’s Creative Content Streaming Programme 2021 equips Malaysian content creators with the skills to thrive in the digital content frontier

<h4>(BM) Program Penstriman Kandungan Kreatif MDEC 2021 mempersiapkan pencipta kandungan Malaysia dengan kemahiran yang diperlukan untuk berjaya dalam industri kandungan digital</h4>

(BM) Program Penstriman Kandungan Kreatif MDEC 2021 mempersiapkan pencipta kandungan Malaysia dengan kemahiran yang diperlukan untuk berjaya dalam industri kandungan digital

<h4>MDEC supports employees with COVID-19 vaccination programme</h4>

MDEC supports employees with COVID-19 vaccination programme

<h4>(BM) MDEC sokong kakitangan sertai program vaksin COVID-19</h4>

(BM) MDEC sokong kakitangan sertai program vaksin COVID-19

<h4>MDEC Welcomes National 4IR Policy; Fully Focused on Digitalisation Efforts</h4>

MDEC Welcomes National 4IR Policy; Fully Focused on Digitalisation Efforts

<h4>(BM) MDEC Mengalu-alukan Pelancaran Dasar 4IR, fokus sepenuhkan kepada usaha pendigitalan</h4>

(BM) MDEC Mengalu-alukan Pelancaran Dasar 4IR, fokus sepenuhkan kepada usaha pendigitalan

<h4>MDEC Kicks Off Go-eCommerce Onboarding and Shop Malaysia Online Campaigns In Benefit of 300,000 Local Businesses</h4>

MDEC Kicks Off Go-eCommerce Onboarding and Shop Malaysia Online Campaigns In Benefit of 300,000 Local Businesses

<h4>(BM) MDEC Lancarkan Kempen Go eCommerce Onboarding dan Shop Malaysia Online manfaatkan 300,000 peniaga tempatan</h4>

(BM) MDEC Lancarkan Kempen Go eCommerce Onboarding dan Shop Malaysia Online manfaatkan 300,000 peniaga tempatan

<h4>MDEC To Accelerate Digitalisation Efforts To Support PEMULIH Recovery Plan</h4>

MDEC To Accelerate Digitalisation Efforts To Support PEMULIH Recovery Plan

<h4>(BM) MDEC Percepatkan Usaha Digitalisasi Untuk Sokong Pakej Perlindungan Rakyat dan Pemulihan Ekonomi (PEMULIH)</h4>

(BM) MDEC Percepatkan Usaha Digitalisasi Untuk Sokong Pakej Perlindungan Rakyat dan Pemulihan Ekonomi (PEMULIH)

<h4>MDEC Facilitates Revolutionary Online Travel Agency Powered Exclusively by Virtual Reality</h4>

MDEC Facilitates Revolutionary Online Travel Agency Powered Exclusively by Virtual Reality

<h4>(BM) MDEC Memfasilitasi Agensi Pelancongan Dalam Talian Tawar Revolusi Tempahan Bilik Eksklusif dikuasaikan oleh Realiti Maya</h4>

(BM) MDEC Memfasilitasi Agensi Pelancongan Dalam Talian Tawar Revolusi Tempahan Bilik Eksklusif dikuasaikan oleh Realiti Maya

<h2 style="text-align:start">UPDATE: Submission deadline for the application for Transition Under Services Incentive is extended to 31 October 2021</h2>

About the Revised Tax Regime​​​​​​​

In 2018, identified tax incentives in Malaysia, including MSC Malaysia, have been reviewed and revised to be consistent with the international taxation standards set out in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Base Erosion Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 5.

Pursuant to the aforesaid international taxation standards, existing MSC Malaysia Status companies can only enjoy the income tax exemption under the existing tax regime until certain cut-off dates.

For existing MSC Malaysia Status companies with services income, the companies have an option to enjoy the remaining period of tax exemption under the revised tax regime subject to compliance with applicable new conditions and approval. Companies intending to apply for transition into the revised tax regime (MSC Malaysia Status Services Incentive) are required to submit their application latest by 31 October 2021.

Kindly refer to MDEC&rsquo;s announcement&nbsp;made in December 2019 titled &ldquo;Update on MSC Malaysia Status Tax Incentive: Guidelines for Existing MSC Malaysia Status Companies (Services)&rdquo; for further details.

Final Reminder: Application for Tax Transition (Services Incentive)

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	<li style="text-align: start;">​​​​​​​Eligible companies must fulfil the new conditions as set out in the Guidelines.</li>
	<li style="text-align: start;">Companies intending to apply for transition under the Revised Regime must complete an online Application Form, Compliance Self Declaration Form (SDF) and submit the relevant supporting documents via our online form by 31 October 2021.</li>
	<li style="text-align: start;">FAQ and presentation slides below are for your reference.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Click here for FAQ 
Click here for Presentation

For enquiries, kindly contact MDEC Client Contact Centre at 1-800-88-8338 (within Malaysia) / +603 8315 3000 (overseas)

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<h2 style="text-align:start">UPDATE: Submission deadline for the application for Transition Under Services Incentive is extended to 31 October 2021</h2>

About the Revised Tax Regime​​​​​​​

In 2018, identified tax incentives in Malaysia, including MSC Malaysia, have been reviewed and revised to be consistent with the international taxation standards set out in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Base Erosion Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action 5.

Pursuant to the aforesaid international taxation standards, existing MSC Malaysia Status companies can only enjoy the income tax exemption under the existing tax regime until certain cut-off dates.

For existing MSC Malaysia Status companies with services income, the companies have an option to enjoy the remaining period of tax exemption under the revised tax regime subject to compliance with applicable new conditions and approval. Companies intending to apply for transition into the revised tax regime (MSC Malaysia Status Services Incentive) are required to submit their application latest by 31 October 2021.

Kindly refer to MDEC&rsquo;s announcement&nbsp;made in December 2019 titled &ldquo;Update on MSC Malaysia Status Tax Incentive: Guidelines for Existing MSC Malaysia Status Companies (Services)&rdquo; for further details.

Final Reminder: Application for Tax Transition (Services Incentive)

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:start">​​​​​​​Eligible companies must fulfil the new conditions as set out in the Guidelines.</li>
	<li style="text-align:start">Companies intending to apply for transition under the Revised Regime must complete an online Application Form, Compliance Self Declaration Form (SDF) and submit the relevant supporting documents via our online form by 31 October 2021.</li>
	<li style="text-align:start">FAQ and presentation slides below are for your reference.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Click here for FAQ 
Click here for Presentation

For enquiries, kindly contact MDEC Client Contact Centre at 1-800-88-8338 (within Malaysia) / +603 8315 3000 (overseas)

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NATIONAL BUDGET 2020 – MDEC’S BUDGET COMMENTARY