Together, they will accelerate the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MDEB) in the area of promoting the digital culture and sustainability.

Both parties will jointly explore and identify opportunities to boost economic competitiveness through digitalisation as agreed on under a letter of intent signed today.

Minister in the prime minister’s department (economy) Mustapa Mohamed said the collaboration would see to the development of an agile and competent digital workforce, creating an inclusive digital society, as well as driving digital transformation in the public sector.

Since its inception, MyDigital has played a key role in transforming Malaysia into a digitally-driven, high-income nation, that is focused on becoming a regional leader in the digital economy, Mustapa said in a statement.

“To date, MyDigital has engaged and collaborated with a total of 11 corporations from the private sector, including Intel Malaysia, Microsoft (Malaysia), Cisco Systems Inc, Petrosains Sdn Bhd, and Axiata Group Bhd.

“With more such partnerships in the pipeline, I am very optimistic that we would be able to generate a responsible, inclusive, and sustainable socioeconomic development through a vibrant digital economy and ecosystem,” Mustapa added.