5G-Driven smart factories to contribute RM36.8bil to national GDP


Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz

KUALA LUMPUR: The 3,000 smart factories powered by 5G which will be in operation by 2030 are expected to contribute RM36.8 billion to the national gross domestic product (GDP).

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the "tech up for a digitally vibrant nation” mission outlined in the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) stresses the importance of adopting digital technology to create 3,000 smart factories by 2030.

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