Malaysia 5.0: A 'Unity Alliance'


  • Letters
  • Thursday, 06 Aug 2020

MALAYSIAN innovation must rise to overcome the challenges arising from post-Covid-19 recovery. When we look back upon this critical time, we might even appreciate the unique opportunity it has given us to upgrade some of the legacy infrastructure and future-proof it to facilitate new growth in the digital economy.

In the 4IR world, digital information and big data will serve as the fuel that powers the new economy. Societies will increasingly enjoy decentralised access to everything – a new reality which presents game-changing opportunities, but also raises serious concerns.

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