Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
MDEC was established in 1996 as the lead agency to implement the MSC Malaysia initiative.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), a government agency under the purview of the Ministry of Communications and Digital, was established in 1996 to lead Malaysia’s digital economy. Beginning with the implementation of the MSC Malaysia initiative, they have since then catalysed digital transformation and growth all over the nation. By offering greater incentives and governance for growth and re-investment, they aspire to bolster Malaysia’s status as the digital hub of ASEAN, opening new doors and driving shared prosperity for all Malaysians.
Malaysia’s central geographical location in ASEAN, its young and digitally-savvy population, multicultural; multilingual tapestry, easy access to capital, regional markets, ease of doing business, certainty of business operating environment and legal system, comparative value and high standard of living, makes it the natural choice to land and grow digital businesses here.
ADVISORY COUNCIL NOMINEE
Mahadhir Aziz
CEO
Malaysia Digital Economy CorporationMahadhir Aziz is a prominent veteran of visionary and strategic national initiatives. He is a strong advocate for digital transformation and social digital inclusion and often shares his insights and thoughts on digital economy at various speaking engagements and events including the Smart City Expo World Congress, UN Habitat World Urban Forum and Mobile World Congress.
He spent the past 20 years developing and leading strategies and initiatives such as the Cyberjaya Global Tech Hub, the National Regulatory Sandbox (which later gave birth to the NTIS of today), and the Malaysia Digital (MD) national initiative that succeeds the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Malaysia – giving it a refresh in many critical areas. Mahadhir also serves as a member of the board of Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), Johor Land Group (JLG) including state digital economy councils.
Mahadhir is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
