MCMC to collaborate with KKD to develop Malaysia's digital economy

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) are working in tandem to bolster its cooperation and mutual commitment to the development of Malaysia’s digital economy, according to a statement by MCMC.

At the MCMC headquarters in Cyberjaya on Tuesday, MCMC briefed Mohamad Fauzi Isa, its secretary general of KKD, on the main functions of the MCMC as a regulatory body for the communications and multimedia sector.

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The brief also included ongoing strategic initiatives and major projects such as the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela), the implementation of 5G, and the role of the Digital Economy Centre (Pedi).

At their meeting, MCMC presented various trends and challenges faced by the communication and digital sectors, in addition to monitoring of cybercrimes, infrastructure improvements, and the advancement of technology and innovation.

The visit was helmed by Mohamad Salim Fateh Din, chairman of MCMC and saw the attendance of other MCMC officials.

In its statement, MCMC expressed its appreciation to Mohamad Fauzi for his dedication and support to MCMC's efforts in carrying out the mandate of Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

The meeting between both parties comes in conjunction with the announcement that MITI is currently working on the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP2030) to advance the nation’s economic complexity with Malaysia’s digital economy and its development being a key focus.

Launching in August this year, NIMP2030 aims to complement the New Investment Policy (NIP) through the identification of five sectors that play a role in enhancing the complexity of future exports.

The sectors include aerospace, chemicals/ petrochemicals, digital economy, E&E (including medical devices) and pharmaceuticals.

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