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Malaysia targets 10,000 digital economy entrepreneurs

Malaysia is set to improve digital economy centres to achieve the target of 10,000 digital economy entrepreneurs nationwide next year, with a focus on young people.
Malaysia targets 10,000 digital economy entrepreneurs ảnh 1High-rises in Kuala Lumpur capital of Malaysia (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysiais set to improve digital economy centres to achieve the target of 10,000digital economy entrepreneurs nationwide next year, with a focus on youngpeople.

The Digital Economy Centre initiative(PEDi) is a catalyst for the digital economy at the grassroots level and aplatform to encourage people to generate income locally, Malaysian Minister ofCommunications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil told the media at a recent programmemarking the first anniversary of the MADANI (Unity) Government.

He noted that to be involved in thedigital economy, people don’t have to leave their hometown because they can getbenefits and good income wherever they are.

PEDiis an initiative by the Ministry of Communications and Digital through the MalaysianCommunications and Multimedia Commission and the Malaysia Digital EconomyCorporation as well as telecoms service providers. It provides opportunities forlocal communities to empower digital skills and generate income throughe-commerce platforms./.
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