The pandemic has forced many companies to adopt digital processes much faster. For many "going digital" is no longer just an option anymore. At the forefront of the digital transformation in Malaysia are agencies like MDEC or Digital Penang. Especially Penang is very active and attracted companies like Facebook. With its Digital Masterplan, Digital Penang aims to support companies adopting digital technology.
In this episode, we talk with Tony Yeoh CEO of Digital Penang about the current developments in Penang.
Here is the link to Digital Penang's Digital Transformation Masterplan 1.0: https://digitalpenang.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DTMPBooklet.pdf
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- Please tell our listeners the purpose of Digital Penang and what the Penang 2030 initiative is about? 01:23
- What does Digital Transformation mean to you and Digital Penang? 02:17
- How is the ecosystem in Penang and what are the key industries in Penang? 02:54
- This year you introduced your Digital Transformation Masterplan 1.0. It is a very comprehensive plan. Can you elaborate on the key points of the plan? 04:26
- You currently have a campaign called “Penang SME Go Digital”. Can you let us know what this is about? 05:53
- Along with Digital Penang, there are also other Malaysian Agencies like the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation MDEC or Agencies from other states like Digital Johor. How do you cooperate with them? 06:52
- What type of companies and entrepreneurs should be interested in Penang and what advantages do they get when settling there? 07:37
- What is your view on the current status of Industry 4.0 in Penang and Malaysia? 09:13
- Are there any incentives Malaysia provides? 11:03
- There is also Facebook in Penang? 11:32
- Together with us the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry you are currently working on an upcoming project, called the Automation Valley Malaysia. Without telling too much, can you tell us a bit what this is about? 12:16
- How is it to live on Penang Island? 13:17