News & Reviews:   Gobind Singh Deo

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has revealed that the Government is targeting the digital economy to contribute 25.5 per cent to Malaysia’s GDP by the end of next year. Currently, the digital economy makes up 23 per cent of our GDP.

Fresh from revealing the success of the “AI untuk Rakyat” initiative, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today announced that 2 other programmes will be introduced to equip Malaysians with in-depth knowledge and understanding of digital technology. The 2 programmes are “Data untuk Rakyat” and “Cyber Security untuk Rakyat”.

The Digital Ministry announced that the 5G network coverage in Malaysia is now at 85 per cent, in line with the government’s goal to advance the country’s digital aspect. For reference, this is a 5 per cent increase compared to last month.