‘Industries must adopt digital tech for economic complexity’


KUALA LUMPUR: The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry is determined to make Malaysia a digitally vibrant nation to achieve greater economic complexity by encouraging local industries to adopt digital technology.

Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said one of the key areas in the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP2030), which the ministry expects to launch in August, is to advance the nation’s economic complexity, especially in five sectors: aerospace, chemicals and petrochemicals, digital economy, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
industries , digital , technology

Next In Nation

Anthony Loke resigns as Transport Minister
Tone down rhetoric if you want a pact, Perak MB tells PAS
Haze: 16 areas nationwide record unhealthy API readings as at 5pm
Kepala Batas Umno launches voluntary fund to raise RM50mil for Najib
Warisan urges Education Ministry to rethink Bumiputera equity rule for Sabah tuition centres
Form Two students allegedly assaulted by five other students at Rompin religious school hostel
Kedah Umno launches Tabung Solidariti Najib Razak to help raise funds for RM50mil fine
Study under way into Sungai Perak water discolouration, says Saarani
New E-commerce Bill expected to be finalised this year
MACC strengthens ties with media through shooting programme

Others Also Read