Record-breaking investments are helping Malaysia achieve ambitionsThe Malaysian government has taken significant steps in moving the country towards becoming a digitally enabled and technologically advanced high-income nation with clear goals, substantial investments, and partnerships.
"We are doubling efforts to attract high-value foreign and domestic direct investments in digital fields such as Artificial Intelligence and big data analytics," he said. Fahmi said that as part of the initiative to speed up cloud adoption in the public sector, the government has upgraded the Public Sector Data Centre to create a cloud computing service called MyGovCloud. It combines the benefits of the Private Cloud at PDSA with the Public Cloud from the government's designated Cloud Service Provider .
Regarding relevant laws around data and cybersecurity, Fahmi said that Malaysia is reviewing The Personal Data Protection Act to ensure its relevance in the ever-evolving digital ecosystem and address future challenges effectively. Additionally, efforts are being made to enhance cybersecurity capabilities by drafting the Cybersecurity Bill.
"By cultivating a strong digital workforce equipped with up-to-date skills, we can not only realize our MyDIGITAL aspirations but also unlock significant economic advantages," said Fahmi.