Malaysia
With Malaysia a strategic hub for its submarine cables, NTT launches fifth data centre in Cyberjaya
107,000 square-feet data centre is designed to meet the requirements of hyperscalers and higher-end enterprises, coming right at the time of increased digitalisation in Malaysia due to Covid-19.
Malaysia’s Science, Technology & Innovation Minister works govt levers in support of innovators
NTIS a testbed to support disruptive technologies, help nation solve key challenges
Cross-ministry engagement to ensure government procurement prioritises local tech
MYHackathon 2020 sees 36 winners with solutions worth over US$1.1mil showcased
Homegrown Ideas Churned from 6 Rounds impacting Key Public Services
Encourage growth, development of techpreneurs, become tech developers
Keep your eyes on the prize, MDEC
Despite leadership weakness Surina Shukri given 2nd chance by chairman
Rebuild management ranks, reshape MDEC into its strongest version yet
Pikom’s Sean Seah appointed Deputy Chairman of WITSA for 2020-2022
Position Malaysia on global stage, engaging leaders of technology industry
Appointment a positive reflection of Pikom and active global role it plays
Censof lands US$2.5mil contract from Ministry of Finance
Support for govt’s budget management information system, MyResults
Subsidiary, Century Software, wins US$1.1mil in service upgrades
11 Malaysian startups selected to join the Microsoft Emerge X Programme
11 Malaysian startups will join 68 other startups in the APAC region in a year-long mentorship program designed to help them scale and accelerate their growth
Transport Minister, Wee Ka Siong, throws spanner in Malaysia’s Digital Economy
Global firms that own submarine assets asking for right to choose who repairs their cables
Only one company benefits, at expense of Malaysia's digital economy, PM/Cabinet must act
Malaysia’s High-Tech Nation Council Will Champion Upcoming Technologies
30 niche areas & gaps identified & filled to ensure maximum impact
Paper on Low-Touch Infra & Economic initiatives has identified key areas
8 foreign VCs and local partners invest up to US$389mil via Dana Penjana Nasional
To create 1,800 jobs; strong interest in Malaysia’s prospects and startups
Some investments into Asian companies, on condition Malaysia benefits as well
