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Since there were mixed reaction on MyEG's role on the issue, Wee said he would forward the complaints and views from businesses and employers to the respective government agencies.

• Working together with Langkawi police and city council to launch 4K video cameras
• Celcom to expand 5G use cases on island to cargo, fleet management and other use

With the aim of enhancing daily operations for local businesses and authorities, as well as enriching the digital lifestyles of consumers in Langkawi, Celcom Axiata Bhd’s ongoing 5G journey sees the deployment of its 5G Safety and Security Smart City solutions in Langkawi, today.

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has struck a deal with property developer I-Berhad to accelerate digital development of its ‘i-City’ smart city project, starting with lots of fibre.

CelcomDigi says it will collaborate with I-Berhad to deploy its fibre-to-the-room (FTTR) service in i-City, delivering broadband speeds up to 1 Gbps to any room in i-City homes. The operator will offer the service at exclusive promotional prices for i-City residents, provided they’re already existing Celcom or Digi postpaid customers.

JPJ director-general Datuk Ismail Ahmad, however, said before the new system could be used, both vehicle sellers and buyers must register at the JPJ counter for biometric verification purposes.

“This will prevent identity theft and ease the process to change the vehicle ownership.

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.

Sarawak has to embrace digitalisation and embark on the digital economy to stay ahead, thrive and prosper, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said although digitalisation causes constant disruptions and is a potential threat as well as opportunity, the state government takes this as an opportunity to shift, accelerate and facilitate its economic transformation.

COUNTRY Heights Holdings Bhd allocated RM50 million to fund its digital transformation plan within the Mines Resort City, including the development of a cryptocurrency payment infrastructure.

The group yesterday announced the stepping down of its founder and chairman Tan Sri Lim Kim Yew effective Jan 1, 2021, with new appointments to top management positions made to execute the group’s new transformation plan.

• Home to over 140k innovators/creators forming the innovative grid powering nation
• Masterplan created with eye to ensure 3 tech clusters able to synergise with each other
• Turning Cyberjaya into an ecosystem is critical, there is strength in proximity
• Anticipated to generate over US$60.36 bil to GDP, create more than 87,000 jobs

Cyberjaya is a Malaysian city that has certainly changed in the 24 years of its existence. On the surface, the city which is in the state of Selangor, has indeed grown more bustling and popular. Regular visitors may be able to point out the growing number of malls and eateries, and for the non-tech enthusiast, the city’s 24-hour bookstore and lovely parks are good reasons to drop in.

From optimising street lighting and traffic flow to managing public parking and camera surveillance, Internet of Things (IoT) powered sensors enable smarter, real-time responses and improved city services. However, this integration into a single infrastructure poses significant cybersecurity challenges.

The vast volume of diverse data generated by the IoT sensors creates a space for the malicious activities of cybercriminals, necessitating a balance between advancing smart city initiatives and ensuring robust cybersecurity measures.

The evolution of economic activity and technology offers enormous challenges and an opportunity for data centres

The establishment of data centre hubs and cloud service providers will continue to be the driving force behind the rise of the country’s digital economy, according to AIMS Data Centre CEO Chiew Kok Hin.

“This LoI will provide long-term benefits to both cities and will help further increase investment and provide ample opportunities for high technology exchange, especially in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and the development of startup company ecosystems between Malaysia and the People's Republic of China.

“This LoI will also open important prospects for entrepreneurs and communication technology players in both countries to continue to innovate and advance technology," she said in a statement.

The Digital Ministry is on the road to advancing the country’s digitalisation journey, focusing on strengthening shared foundations to better equip government sectors and industries.

Digital Minister Govind Singh Deo said the strategy emphasises the need for Malaysia’s digital advancement to accelerate competitiveness comparable to other nations.

The Sarawak civil service is undergoing a journey of digital transformation towards a world-class government administration and to ensure transparency, integrity and accountability.

Chief Minister Datuk Abang Johari Openg said the government is often perceived by the public as one of the sectors very susceptible to corruption in the economy of any country, particularly in developing countries.

Dagang Nexchange Berhad (DNeX) is tying up with Zhongheguoji Construction Group Co Ltd (CSI) to source for state-of-the-art technology and solutions from China.

In a statement, DNeX said it is establishing a joint venture with CSI for the establishment of a joint venture enterprise (JVE) to also expand its geographical footprint into the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region.

The percentage of households having access to the Internet has increased to 91.7 per cent in 2020 from 90.1 per cent in 2019, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said access to mobile phones and computers also increased to 98.6 per cent and 77.6 per cent, respectively, in 2020.

A Smart City Committee has been established to coordinate efforts of various agencies in the development of smart cities across Sarawak, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.

The Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Minister, emphasised that building smart cities requires a concerted effort among various agencies.

This means that by 2015, Malaysians will be able to carry out 90% of their transactions with government departments and agencies via the myGovernment.

Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Dr Ali Hamsa recently set the target stating that the Government is creating an environment in which extensive application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is expected to encourage communities to interact in real time.

Although shares in My E.G. Services Bhd recovered slightly this morning after hitting limit-down last Friday, other e-government service providers saw their share prices decline in early trade amid uncertainties over their contracts.

Shares in Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX), Iris Corp Bhd and Prestariang Bhd all fell today after market watchers shared concerns that the new government may review existing concessionaires, including e-government contracts in order to plug leakages.

Education is one of the most significant functions when it comes to Information Communications Technology (ICT), he said in his remarks as a panelist at the ITU Telecom World 2013 Dialogue Programme on Education Transformation: Importance of ICT in 21st Century Education, here Wednesday.

The Communications and Multimedia Ministry through TM One will continue to keep its focus to realise the country's digital economy aspiration via the development of smart cities throughout the country starting with eight states.

Its Deputy Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin said among the cities involved are Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya as well as major towns in Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Penang, Perak, Sabah and Sarawak.