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Muslims in six states can now perform their zakat fitrah or "personal tithe" online during the holy month of Ramadan this year via MY E.G. Services Bhd’s (MYEG) platform following the imposition of the Movement Control Order (MCO).

MYEG executive director Datuk Raja Munir Shah Raja Mustapha said, as the leader in e-government services, it was pleased with the participation of these six zakat agencies to enable individuals to perform their zakat fitrah compared with the usual face-to-face method.

My E.G. Services (MYEG) is Malaysia’s leading provider of digital e-government and commercial services, acting as a bridge between government and citizens. The company brings governments into the 21st century offering digital-first solutions to otherwise mundane, out-of-date services. From drivers’ license renewal to worker’s permits and retail tax collection, MYEG allows governments to perform all these tasks in a digital-first environment. This saves government time, money, and reduces complexity when interacting with citizens.

My EG Services Bhd’s indirect associate company, PT Cartenz Inti Utama has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jakarta Smart City Management Unit on June 5 to provide and implement a contact tracing application in Jakarta to monitor the COVID-19 spread.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the e-government solutions and services provider said the MoU is valid for one year from the date of signing and may be further extended by mutual agreement.

Malaysia, all set to ride the digital economy wave, can expect to see the contribution of e-commerce to the economy increase within three years, grossing RM211 billion.

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the annual growth rate target of 10.8 per cent this year, which was expected to double to 20.8 per cent in 2020, was achievable as there were more than 40 initiatives to spur growth.

At least half of the public sector’s 1,500 websites will be shut down by the end of the year. Websites that had not been maintained for more than six months must be shut down.

A government official said apart from optimising government resources, the move was also being carried out because there was a sizeable number of government websites which had not been properly maintained.

He added that the Malaysian Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (Mampu) conducted studies on the level of services provided by the government departments and agencies through their websites. It showed that there was still plenty of room for improvement.

Putrajaya to inject millions of ringgit into enhancement initiatives, assures Prime Minister

Sarawakians can expect better communication services throughout the state with Putrajaya injecting millions of ringgit into several enhancement projects over the next few years.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak pledged Sarawak would not be left out of the national agenda for a new digital economy.

Federal Territories Ministry has launched a blueprint to guide local authorities in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan towards better efficiency in their service as well as to achieve a smart city status by 2030.

Its minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said MySmart Wilayah 2030 would outline 25 policies encompassing seven major components: smart governance, smart economy, smart living, smart environment, smart people, smart mobility and smart infrastructure.

Smart cities have long teased the promise of a more connected, high-tech world. The vision is one of driverless electric vehicles smoothly navigating the streets, while responsive lamp posts cast the perfect light on spotless urban environments maintained by smart connected waste management.

Thanks to the emergence of 5G technology, that once-distant dream might be closer than some of us think.

THE government expects information and communications technology services and electronic-commerce (e-commerce) to be the largest contributors to Malaysia's digital economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

The sectors, he added, would push the goal of digital economy initiative, Digital Malaysia, to contribute 17 per cent to the country's gross domestic product.

Sidec is back with the first hybrid digital convention since the pandemic

The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) will be launching its sixth edition of the Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention on Nov 19.

Being part of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2021, the theme of the sixth Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention at the KL Convention Centre is “Digital Transformation Towards Economic Recovery”.

Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Accenture Solutions Sdn Bhd on Tuesday (May 24) to accelerate digital transformation for Malaysia's public services.

Under the MoU, the parties will create joint offerings with products, services and solutions that drive data-led transformation in Malaysia's public services and government-linked companies.

In embracing technology for enhanced learning, SK Ayer Lanas in Jeli, Kelantan has launched the first-of-its-kind Samsung SMART Classroom in Malaysia, in partnership with Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd.

The policy should not aim at improving Malaysia’s global rankings, but rather must meet domestic objectives.

Following the forum on governance in Parliament for effective oversight of the Executive and public sector accountability, the Malaysian Economic Association convened its second forum on economic gover­nance last month with a discussion on the governance of the public sector itself.

A day of free-wheeling round-table discussions, engaging panels and insightful talks by local and international leaders in public sector ICT.

The Malaysia OpenGov Leadership Forum 2017 in Kuala Lumpur on March 16 brought together over 200 delegates from national and state government agencies and departments and the healthcare and education sectors to exchange ideas and experiences. It was a day of stimulating, free-wheeling round-table discussions, engaging panels and insightful talks by local and international leaders in public sector ICT.

He said the Parliament Select Committee on Election Commission will be formed today.

“It is hoped the committee will sit as soon as possible to consider the proposals in order to make the necessary recommendations on improvements,” he said during debates on the second reading on the Supplementary Supply Bill yesterday.

The Information Department, despite being more than a century old, remains relevant as a medium to deliver authentic and up-to-date information on government policies and initiatives to the public.

From using wayang pacak, or open-air cinema, as a medium to convey information, the Info Dept was now moving towards digital transformation to keep pace with changing times.

Malaysia’s priority in expanding existing 4G and fibre networks over 5G rollouts is positive for operators, given that there is still scope to further monetise existing 4G networks, and migrate 2G and 3G subscribers to 4G, but the downside is that Malaysia will be a late adopter of 5G services in the region, trailing peers Thailand and Singapore.

The new digital infrastructure plan named Jendela will focus on widening the availability of 4G and fibre networks through a phased approach through to 2022 while delaying to 2022 the launch of 5G networks, which was previously scheduled for 2020.

The Communications And Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) is committed to ensure the development and comprehensive use of the big data in the country to enhance the government's ability to provide best service to the people.

Deputy secretary-general (operations), Datuk Dr Mohd Ali Mohamad Nor said the government''s ability, especially in decision-making based on facts and information, could also be enhanced with the implementation of the big data pilot project.

Thirty students from SJK(T) Jalan Haji Manan in Kluang, Johor were among those who took part in the initiative.

Two initiatives of the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (Mampu) - MyGov*Net and Digital Document Management System (DDMS) 2.0 - received recognitions in two main categories at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), held in Geneva, Switzerland from Sept 7 to 10.

Mampu director-general, Datuk Dr Yusof Ismail (pix), in a statement today said the initiatives were declared ‘Champion Top 5’ in two categories, namely the Information and Communication Infrastructure and the Enabling Environment.