With the rising usage of online advocacy platforms, civic technology or civic tech for short, can be utilised for informing, engaging and connecting citizens with the government, and also for them to connect with one another to advance civic outcomes that have the potential for Malaysia to better inform and encourage citizen engagement through technology.
Civic tech enhances the relationship between the people and the government with software for communications, decision-making, service delivery, and political process. There are four different types of e-government services and civic tech falls within the category of government-to-citizen (or G2C), the other categories include government-to-business (G2B), government-to-government (G2G), and government-to-employees (G2E).
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The on-and-off movement control measures and travel restrictions have made people, organisations and government transform the way they interact with one another.
Many people have been forced to postpone social gatherings and meetings or resort to online learning. The recent e-Conomy SEA 2020 report by Google, Temasek and Bain and Company showed that one in three Malaysians started using digital services due to Covid-19.
My E.G. Services (MYEG) is Malaysia’s leading provider of digital e-government and commercial services, acting as a bridge between government and citizens. The company brings governments into the 21st century offering digital-first solutions to otherwise mundane, out-of-date services. From drivers’ license renewal to worker’s permits and retail tax collection, MYEG allows governments to perform all these tasks in a digital-first environment. This saves government time, money, and reduces complexity when interacting with citizens.
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Sarawak is making strides in transforming its public transport system, with plans in place not only to enhance public trasport options but also making current ones more sustainable.
As population increases, so too does the number of cars on the road, leading to traffic congestions in Kuching and other major towns in the state.
The Covid-19 pandemic has exerted a heavy toll on the economy. Very few sectors have emerged unscathed. The tourism sector, which brought in much revenue to the country, suffers the most.
Air travel has almost grounded to a halt. Hotels are reeling from the drop in occupancy. We need new avenues to drive the economy.
The health sector holds promise. Even with vaccines available, negotiating the complexities of public health will no longer be the same.
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