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COUNTRY FOCUS : MALAYSIA nt to raise ls

In the important topic of trust , 42 % of those surveyed are also reassured and trust that their data and information are secure with the Malaysian government . More than half of respondents ( 58 %) shared that they are comfortable or excited to share completely accurate data about their daily lives ( i . e spending habits , nutrition and diet , health and location ) for the government to better offer services to them , placing them ahead of its Southeast Asia counterparts – including Singapore ( 42 %), Philippines ( 48 %), Indonesia ( 57 %) and Thailand ( 48 %).
“ Malaysia has continuously strived to become a digital economy hub and it is encouraging to see positive responses from Malaysians in embracing digital technologies ,” said Devan Parinpanayagam , Country Manager , VMware Malaysia .
“ As we rally together towards creating a more digitally inclusive society , we need to focus on a citizenfocused , value-driven model that incorporates technologies of the future so both public and private
The time is ripe for Malaysia ’ s public sector to step up experimentation and innovation .
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