This is because it is both a growth industry and an enabler for accelerated expansion of the country’s economy, the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu) in the Prime Minister’s Department said in its 2013 Annual Report of the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).
UUM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak said the varsity intends to extend its WiFi coverage to the varsity’s surrounding areas so as to reduce the digital divide that exists.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said in order to realise the recommendations, his ministry would fully exploit the use of the information and communication technology (ICT) to implement and convey government policies to the target group in a more rapid and accurate manner.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has put forward recommendations towards reducing public sector expenditure. Minister Ahmad Shabery has said that in order to realise the recommendations, his ministry will leverage ICT to convey and implement government policies to the target group rapidly and accurately.
He highlighted the need to ensure that information is useful and eases transactions between government and citizens. He urged government agencies and ministries to regularly update their websites so that the latest information is displayed.
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