Its chairman, Woon Tai Hai, said the tax reliefs included incentives such as double-tax deductions and depreciation allowances to corporations to automate and convert to e-services for their customers.
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He said efforts to transform the state civil service by the Sarawak government were actively implemented to improve service delivery to the public including the business community through the introduction of the 'e-Government'.
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Often, players in respective industries need to innovate in this aspect to stay relevant and competitive by today’s standards.
BizHive Weekly explores the many advancements made in digital technology in Malaysia and highlights certain players in niche industries paving a name thanks to unique technology.
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MYEG, a Malaysia-status company on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd, is Malaysia's E-Government services provider.
MYEG Chairman Datuk Dr Norraesah Mohamad said since its launch in 2000, MYEG's online portal at www.myeg.com.my had attracted more than 10 million users, with quicker growth recorded in recent years in line with the group's expanded suite of e-Government services and its advertising and promotion campaign.
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The ICT journey of Malaysia’s Melaka State Government is typical – it also faces the challenges of having information and systems in silos. The ICT division, which handles most IT needs centrally, has started to control and consolidate its assets. A Common data centre and a disaster recovery centre are being built; standards are being put in; and effective management practices are being introduced and evaluated.