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Malaysia: Digital Economy Developments

Online from 08:00 to 09:00 (BST) / 15:00 to 16:00 (MYT) on Thursday 03/09/2020

Malaysia: Digital Economy Developments

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is delighted to invite you to join this webinar, focusing on the development of the digital economy in Malaysia, now Southeast Asia's second most digitally advanced country. It will also address opportunities for UK tech companies.

The Webinar will be led by DIT Malaysia, with distinguished speakers from Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) - the agency which drives the development of the sector - and Telekom Malaysia (TM ONE) - the business solutions arm of TM Group, Malaysia's largest communications and solutions provider for broadband, data and fixed-line.

How to participate

The event will be hosted on Microsoft Teams on 03/09/2020 from 08:00 to 09:00 BST. Once you register your interest you will be sent a calendar invitation with the link to join the meeting.

Please register via the button below.

Agenda

8.00am	Opening remarks and UK-Malaysia Tech Partnership Development by Shuba Karun, Senior Trade Manager, Technology, DIT Malaysia
8.15am	Key priorities for Malaysia's tech sector and opportunities for collaboration by Surina Shukri, Chief Executive Officer, MDEC
8.30am	Accelerating Malaysia's digital transformation and partnership opportunity by En Ahmad Taufek Omar, TM ONE
8.45am	Q&A
9:00am	End

Speakers

Shuba Karun

Senior Trade Manager

Technology, DIT Malaysia

Shuba drives the UK-Malaysia tech campaign, forging closer links between businesses of both countries. She helps UK tech companies looking to enter the Malaysian market, either through trade, collaborations and partnerships or overseas direct investment, many of which see Malaysia as a gateway to ASEAN

Surina Shukri

Chief Executive Officer

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Surina brings two decades of experience working across a diverse range of companies including global multinationals, middle market companies and early stage startups across the financial services, natural resources and tech sectors. She has spent the bulk of her career in the USA, including 17 years at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

En Ahmad Taufek Omar

Chief Executive Officer / Executive Vice President

TM ONE

Ahmad aims to develop the company into a fully integrated digital enabler, helping industry and the public sector transition into IR 4.0. He has more than 28 years of telecoms experience, including at leading players such as Maxis, Digi, Time and Celcom