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H3C URGES MALAYSIAN MSMES TO ADOPT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Rockies Ma , Country General Manager to H3C Malaysia tells Intelligent CXO about the recent changes with the Malaysian government and SMEs .

One of Malaysia ' s first 5G networks has been launched in Kuala Lumpur , Putrajaya and Cyberjaya by the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Ministry ( KKMM ) in a bid to provide faster Internet facilities for the nation .

This rollout was tabled in the 12th Malaysia Plan ( 12MP ), a development roadmap presented by Malaysia ' s Prime Minister , Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob , for the country ' s 2021 to 2025 plan , aimed at restoring the nation ' s growth momentum via a rejuvenation of all economic sectors .
Industry players have commented that the government ' s focus on digitalisation under the 12MP will broaden market access as well as facilitate strategic and quality digital investment . In preparing Malaysia to become a digital hub , the government is targeting to provide an enabling environment for the growth of the digital economy under the 12MP .
According to the report , the government projects a 25.5 % contribution of the digital economy to the country ' s Gross Domestic Product ( GDP ). With the support of the Malaysian government , now is the best time to adopt digitalisation .
The company encourages enterprises to jump on the bandwagon to start their Digital Transformation journey . The government has also mentioned that they would intensify efforts to encourage Micro , Small and Medium Enterprises ( MSMEs ) to adopt digital technologies to ensure that the public would have equal access to opportunities in the digital economy .
Not long after , the Malaysian government announced Budget 2022 , reflecting similar approaches in line with the policies and strategies outlined in the 12th Malaysia Plan . Budget 2022 focuses on recovery , rebuilding national resilience and catalysing reform to drive socio-economic recovery activities and the national development agenda .
Under the budget , the government would increase the Digitalisation Grant Scheme initiative for SMEs to RM200 million . The allocation can help accelerate the economic recovery , which took a setback due to the pandemic , especially in the SME segment . The budget is an effort to reflect the country ' s determination in developing a more sustainable and inclusive digital economy , shaping it to become an attraction for foreign businesses to make the country their major investment destination .
The Malaysian government laid a foundation for the country ' s transformation into a progressive digital economy . It is now onto the MSMEs to take a bold step in propelling their businesses forward by undergoing digitalisation . Industry-leading digital solution providers like H3C offer a full portfolio of digital infrastructure products which are cost-effective and provide a comprehensive one-stop digital platform that includes cloud computing , Big Data , Artificial Intelligence ( AI ), the few main technologies that are suited for global manufacturers in Malaysia who are looking to heighten their automation while reducing hours and manpower . x
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