Ramping up digital infrastructure

Seamless technology: 3D printed objects representing 5G are put on a motherboard in this picture illustration. A 5G network must be rolled out fast to be the ‘catalytic enabler’ of the digital economy to boost Malaysia’s growth potential and sustainability. — Reuters

THE Covid-19 global pandemic has forced protocol and behavioural changes on governments, consumers and businesses. They have to adopt a digitalised network and digital solutions in the conduct of daily dealings.

Delivery applications, contactless payments and mobile banking have emerged as important tools for transactions between individuals, companies, traders, businessmen and governments. Cross border e-payments and transactions, including buisiness-to-business and government-to-government, have gathered momentum.