The Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Malaysia (C4IR Malaysia) was officially launched today by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and World Economic Forum Chairman Bolge Brende.
With a focus on supporting Malaysia’s energy transition and digital transformation, C4IR Malaysia will play a key role in driving the progress of Malaysia’s digital economy. The center will act as a public-private platform, bringing together leaders from government, business, civil society, academia and other sectors to drive new partnerships and initiatives that can unlock the value of technology for Malaysia’s economy and society. . The center is hosted by MyDIGITAL, a national initiative aimed at transforming Malaysia into a digitally-driven high-income country and regional leader.
This initiative marks an important milestone on Malaysia’s journey to becoming a global leader in technology governance and innovation. C4IR Malaysia is the first center in the Asia-Pacific region as part of the World Economic Forum’s Global C4IR Network. With this launch, Malaysia joins a community of 18 centers. It develops and implements new and innovative approaches to technology governance, deployment and extension at national, regional and international levels.
Anwar Ibrahim“Malaysia is honored to be part of the global network of 4th Industrial Revolution Centers with the first 4IR center in Southeast Asia,” said the Malaysian Prime Minister. This is a testament to the critical importance of Malaysia’s commitment to becoming a leading, digitally-driven high-income country and a leader in the region’s digital economy, which fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration among stakeholders. . The Malaysian 4IR Center will further strengthen Malaysia’s human-centric policies towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution and contribute to its goal of being among the top 20 in the Global Innovation Index. We believe that a resilience-focused approach will also improve national well-being index scores and boost productivity, creating inclusive, balanced, responsible and sustainable economic growth. . ”
Speech to the leaders at the recital, Borge Brende, Chairman of the World Economic Forum “Malaysia’s leadership in the region and commitment to advancing the Fourth Industrial Revolution is commendable. We are working with government, business and civil society leaders through the Malaysian Fourth Industrial Revolution Center. , is excited to unlock the value of technology for the benefit of all Malaysians.This partnership will not only drive transformation, but a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future for Malaysia and the region. It also helps us build.”
After official launch, C4IR Malaysia will host two roundtable discussions to address thematic priorities, inviting leaders from business, government and other sectors to share key priorities and opportunities for the energy transition and digital transformation Did. These insights will serve as the foundation for C4IR Malaysia’s core efforts and inform strategic planning and program development.
Fabian Bigger, CEO of MyDIGITAL and Director of Malaysia’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, said: The establishment of Malaysia’s 4IR Center will promote domestic technology development by focusing on supporting the country’s energy transition and digital transformation, and enhancing opportunities for cooperation among stakeholders to unlock the value of 4IR technologies. It is aligned with and strengthens our efforts. ”
From implementation to transformation to regional leadership, C4IR Malaysia is a key facility to facilitate the country’s transition to an advanced digital economy. By joining the global ecosystem of technology governance innovators and leaders, C4IR Malaysia is poised to make a significant contribution to Malaysia’s economic and social development in the coming years.
The World Economic Forum’s Global C4IR Network is a platform for multi-stakeholder collaboration that brings together the public and private sectors to maximize the technological benefits to society while minimizing the risks associated with 4IR technologies.
