KUALA LUMPUR, January 9 – Gobind Singh Deo, Malaysia’s Minister of Digital, announced that the Digital Ministry will engage in discussions with all states to ensure alignment in the digital direction adopted by the government. The meetings aim to collect feedback, prevent discrepancies, and synchronize goals in the digital sector across states with the ministry’s objectives. Gobind expects to make an announcement on the Digital Ministry’s direction within the next three or four months.
Close collaboration between federal and state governments is deemed essential for an effective digital transformation process. Gobind discussed digitalization efforts and strategies with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg during a courtesy call. The collaboration aims to complement Sarawak’s goals and challenges in the digital realm, aligning with the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030.
