MDEC aims to be spark to help the world discover capabilities of its companiesCan a six-week long series of technology events in Malaysia, culminating in a three-day grand finale from Mon, 6Nov help move the needle in Malaysia’s digital ambitions? Certainly the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation thinks so.
The Malaysian government has big expectations of the impact its transition to a digital savvy nation will have in terms of the increased competitiveness of its companies and the rising attractiveness of the country as a source of high value foreign direct investment . Both are ultimately expected to translate into the country becoming a high-income nation.
Today, it is about growing into an economy that is as efficient and competitive as possible, leveraging on digital. Achieving this will depend in large part on Malaysian startups such as Meraque, Storehub, Carsome, and established homegrown technology companies such as Basis Bay, Fusionex, SecureMetric, Aerodyne and others, playing a key role as well in driving digital competitiveness.
MDEC does its part by regularly taking part in important tech events around the world, often sponsoring a Malaysian pavilion and inviting promising companies to participate to expose their capabilities and expand their network of partners, markets and collaborators.