MDeC
Week in Review: MDeC no longer sole ecosystem anchor
MDeC is no longer the sole anchor for the ecosystem, and that is a good thing. Meanwhile, the addition of the ‘multimedia’ portfolio to the communications ministry throws up the question of whether the ICT portfolio moves over from the science ministry.
Rhythm & Hues Malaysia to fly solo under new identity
The Malaysian unit of visual effects studio Rhythm & Hues (R&H) now stands alone, following the company’s acquisition in the United States by competitor Prana Studios Inc via affiliate 34x118 Holdings Inc.
The new science minister … who again? (Updated)
Little is known of the new science minister aside from a sketchy Wikipedia page, but the ICT industry is hopeful both he and new Communications minister can make a difference and spur the local ecosystem.
You readers are the ‘eye on DNA’
DNA founder and CEO Karamjit Singh's message to our readers: Help us shape DNA into a world-class tech ecosystem news site. While we aim to be your eye on the tech ecosystem, you be the eye on DNA!
EasyUni gets funding from Teak Capital
Tertiary educational institute aggregator EasyUni, which has received two Cradle Fund grants and another from MDeC, got Series A funding from Teak Capital, although details were not disclosed.
Digital Malaysia’s Pokok platform to help underprivileged
MDeC has announced a new Digital Malaysia initiative to harness and coordinate greater private sector contribution in community and social development targeted at the B40 group, the lowest 40% of the Malaysian population in terms of household income.
300 newly-employed grads in ICT sector to be ‘up-skilled’
MDeC and TalentCorp have signed a Memorandum of Agreement that will see 300 graduates undergoing an eight-month ‘up-skilling’ program.
Malaysian firms are lucky, perhaps too much so
DNA columnist Bernard Sia looks at the mountain that needs to be scaled in order for Malaysia to become a serious contender in global outsourcing.
MDeC announces IDC-fueled CIO Survival Guide series
MDeC will be launching the CIO Survival Guide program, a series of forums and educational workshops in partnership with the technology market research firm IDC.
ETP Annual Report vague on actual achievements for business services
Digital News Asia begins its examination of the 2012 ETP Annual Report with a look at the goal of creating a data center hub, which sits under ‘Business Services,’ one of 11 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs).
