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COUNTRY FOCUS : MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur , capital of Malaysia at night organizations can deliver superior digital experiences to Malaysians .
“ By integrating cutting-innovations that align with consumer expectations , I believe we will be in a good position to respond , adapt and accelerate our transformation journey while narrowing the digital divide among Malaysians .”
Although Malaysians are becoming more open to embracing digital services compared to their global counterparts , almost half ( 48 %) of Malaysian respondents believe that it is the government ’ s responsibility to increase their personal digital literacy levels .
40 % of respondents surveyed also trust the public sector in raising their personal digital literacy levels , highlighting the need for greater public efforts to continue educating and strengthening digital literacy of Malaysians . The local government agencies have also responded accordingly with recent initiatives such as # MyDigitalWorkforce movement and Tech Talent @ School to equip Malaysians with the right digital skills and knowledge and nurture interest in technology .
Technology strengthens Asia ’ s COVID readiness with greater Digital Transformation outcomes to accelerate economic growth and recovery
In a fast-changing business environment , governments in the region have showcased the value technology brings to enable a connected and innovative ecosystem . While organizations were focused on responding and adapting to the pandemic to ensure Business Continuity in 2020 , 2021 marks a turning point with innovation becoming a priority for future-ready organizations looking to accelerate their growth .
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