by S BIRRUNTHA / pic courtesy of Huawei Malaysia
As such, all relevant stakeholders need to think digital-first for developing new products, services or business models
THE acceleration of the digital economy in the country requires the involvement of all core stakeholders, Huawei industry ecosystem engagements (Asia Pacific) director Konesh Kochhal (picture) said.
He said this includes consumers, businesses and governments to think digital-first for developing new products, services or business models.
“A resulting ‘Digital First Economy’ will ensure continued investments, synergised outcomes and sustainable digitalisation progress,” he noted in a statement today.
Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd participated in the Malaysia China Digital Economy Forum which took place in Kuala Lumpur today.
The forum, aims to promote mutual technology development and cooperation to drive the future of the digital economy ecosystem between Malaysia and China, saw the participation of government bodies, industry leaders, technology experts, academia and businesses to explore digital transformation and cooperation between both countries.
With the theme “Bridging the Malaysia-China Digital Economy Ecosystems”, the forum explored insightful topics with speakers from the Malaysia Digital Economy Corp, Fusionex, TusStar and many others.
Huawei Malaysia was represented by Konesh, who spoke on “Unlocking the Growth Potential with Digital First Economy Approach in Malaysia”. Huawei Malaysia CEO Michael Yuan, who is also the VP of the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia, was also present at the event.
The forum also hosted an exhibition which involved Huawei Malaysia alongside other companies, showcasing the latest technologies, products and services, as well as business models that highlighted the advanced digital transformative tools from China.
The Malaysia-China Digital Economy Forum 2022, organised by the Malaysia-China Business, sought to create a platform for accelerating digital adoption by encouraging mutual technology and talent exchanges, joint development of cybersecurity and data protection, and mutual development of digital ecosystems between Malaysia and China.
The forum hoped to bridge the public and private sectors in Malaysia and China by opening dialogue and pushing high-quality digital economy development.
It also strives to foster innovative and immersive ecosystems in the two countries to deepen technological cooperation and joint partnerships to elevate both countries as the new engine of growth in the thriving digital era.