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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia approves 107 new digital firms with RM13.1bil investments in Q1
KUALA LUMPUR: The government approved 107 new companies under the Malaysia Digital (MD) framework in the first quarter of 2025, with a combined investment value of RM13.1 billion. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, speaking at the UK-Malaysia Digital Gateway Forum in London, said the investments are expected to generate 4,199 new jobs over the next five years. He noted that the sectoral breakdown of these approvals reflects Malaysia's diverse and future-focused digital economy. Global business services led with 49 companies, projecting a revenue of RM6.8 billion, followed by infotech with 51 companies, bringing in an estimated RM1.9 billion in revenue and the digital creative content sector saw seven companies approved, with a projected revenue of RM500 million. The top three activity areas among these MD-approved companies were data centre and cloud services (28 companies); artificial intelligence (AI) (23 companies) and global business services (15 companies). "These figures are a clear indication of Malaysia's commitment to becoming a thriving, future-ready digital hub that is open to international partnerships and poised for high-value, sustainable growth, he said in a statement. Gobind added that the country's ibrant digital ecosystem is underpinned by recent regulatory reforms, including the Cyber Security Act 2024, Data Sharing Act 2024 and the establishment of the National AI Office (NAIO), as well as cutting-edge infrastructure and a robust talent pipeline. Gobind is in London for the London Tech Week, which serves as a platform for Malaysia to gather insights and forge partnerships in emerging fields such as AI governance, smart cities and digital sustainability. The forum, co-organised by the Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC) and the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC), brought together over 80 UK-based technology companies and 23 Malaysian firms, facilitating direct engagement and partnership opportunities. As part of the event's objectives, the Digital Ministry aims to identify UK tech companies that are keen to expand in Southeast Asia. Gobind invited United Kingdom (UK) technology businesses to collaborate in shaping a dynamic digital future in the country. He underscored Malaysia's position as a strategic regional hub for innovation, digital investment and sustainable technology advancement. "Malaysia is open for innovation. Our vision is anchored on three critical enablers - world-class infrastructure, trusted data governance and institutional trust. "These are the foundations that make Malaysia a prime destination for high-value tech investment in the region," he said. The minister also extended an invitation to UK partners to join upcoming flagship events including the Asean Malaysia AI Summit in August 2025 and the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur in September 2025.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Digital Ministry to organise animation film festival
KUCHING: The Digital Ministry will host an international animated film festival early next year in Sarawak as a platform to highlight local talent and make Malaysia as an investment destination in the creative industry. The minister, Gobind Singh Deo, said the festival's organisation also ensured the success of local talent not only in Malaysia, but also in the region and became a global leader. 'The aspect we have to focus on is how we can bring the country's existing talents globally. 'I went to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France last year which was a platform to attract overseas investors in animation, so I wonder why we are not organising such a global programme,' he said. Speaking at the Digital Malaysia Tour Programme (JMD) here today, he said Sarawak has the potential to be a Malaysian digital content hub that links the state's heritage and cultural sector to the world. Meanwhile, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in his speech that the state government was ready to provide full support to the international festival. 'We could share the allocation (for the programme), and invite all the major players (in creative industry) of the world to come here and give input so that we can upgrade the content creativity and at the same time establish global network,' he said. The JMD initiative driven by the Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC) is a government's ongoing effort to boost the digital ecosystem throughout the country. The event also presented MDEC creative content grants to two local companies, Betapuru Digital Sdn Bhd and Metadise Sdn Bhd.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Digital Ministry to organise international animation film festival in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Digital Ministry will host an international animated film festival early next year in Sarawak as a platform to highlight local talent and make Malaysia as an investment destination in the creative industry. The minister, Gobind Singh Deo, said the festival's organisation also ensured the success of local talent not only in Malaysia, but also in the region and became a global leader. 'The aspect we have to focus on is how we can bring the country's existing talents globally. 'I went to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France last year which was a platform to attract overseas investors in animation, so I wonder why we are not organising such a global programme,' he said. Speaking at the Digital Malaysia Tour Programme (JMD) here today, he said Sarawak has the potential to be a Malaysian digital content hub that links the state's heritage and cultural sector to the world. Meanwhile, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in his speech that the state government was ready to provide full support to the international festival. 'We could share the allocation (for the programme), and invite all the major players (in creative industry) of the world to come here and give input so that we can upgrade the content creativity and at the same time establish global network,' he said. The JMD initiative driven by the Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC) is a government's ongoing effort to boost the digital ecosystem throughout the country. The event also presented MDEC creative content grants to two local companies, Betapuru Digital Sdn Bhd and Metadise Sdn Bhd.
The Star
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Digital Ministry to organise international animation film festival in Sarawak, says Gobind
KUCHING: The Digital Ministry will host an international animated film festival early next year in Sarawak to highlight local talent and pull investment into Malaysia's creative industry. Minister Gobind Singh Deo said they want the festival to help local talent succeed not only in Malaysia, but also in the region and become global leaders in the field. "The aspect we have to focus on is how we can globalise the country's existing talents. "I went to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France last year, which was a platform to attract overseas investors in animation, so I wonder why we are not organising such a global programme," he said. Speaking at the Digital Malaysia Tour Programme (JMD) here on Friday (May 16), he said Sarawak has the potential to be a Malaysian digital content hub that links the state's heritage and cultural sector to the world. Meanwhile, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in his speech that the state government was ready to provide full support to the international festival. "We could share the allocation (for the programme), and invite all the major players (in the creative industry) of the world to come here and give input so that we can upgrade the content creativity and at the same time establish a global network," he said. The JMD initiative, driven by the Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC), is an ongoing government effort to boost the digital ecosystem throughout the country. The event also presented MDEC creative content grants to two local companies, Betapuru Digital Sdn Bhd and Metadise Sdn Bhd. - Bernama
