KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Aiming to lead Selangor's digital transformation in becoming Asean's digital hub, Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec), has been actively championing efforts to develop digital-native talents and provide support to businesses in recent years.

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Dec 8 — The Selangor government will focus on economic development through high-impact investments, in line with the advancement of the high technology industry, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. In relation to this, he said the state government...

By Alang Bendahara KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Half of the participating merchants in the sixth edition of the Malaysia Top E-Commerce Merchant Awards (Top ECM) 2021 are first-timers to the competition. Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) chief executive officer...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has reiterated the government's hope to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by early next year.

By Alang Bendahara KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The sixth edition of the Malaysia Top E-Commerce Merchant Awards (Top ECM) 2021 has broken its previous record in the number of participants and gross merchandise value (GMV) generated. Selangor state executive councillor for industry and trade Dato’...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The Selangor Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Digitalisation Matching Grant has received an overwhelming response from both urban and rural communities, including Kuala Selangor, Hulu Langat and Ijok. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Approximately 34 per cent out of 120 startups have received funding under the Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP), said Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. The Menteri Besar said out of the total, 26 companies that excelled in the Pitch@Selangor Series...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The Selangor Digital School will be set up as part of the state administration’s effort to address the acute shortage of local digital talents, says the Selangor Menteri Besar. Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said that based on news reports, an...

By Alang Bendahara KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Selangor may explore the use of metaverse technology for its tourism industry. Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) chief executive officer Yong Kai Ping said this is to overcome the restrictions posed during the...

By Alang Bendahara KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Selangor’s initiatives to empower entrepreneurs in the state to embrace digitalisation has attracted interest from all levels of society. Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) chief executive officer Yong Kai Ping...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has achieved a notable milestone with value creation of RM250 million and impacted 230,000 participants through various programmes in 2021.

By Jerry Choong SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 — The sixth edition of the Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention (Sidec) will take place next Friday (November 19) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, with over 700 companies expected to participate. The convention, Southeast Asia’s premier...

By Amin Ridzuan Ishak SHAH ALAM, Nov 5 — Popular Malaysian singer Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin will make a special appearance at the 2021 Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) which will run from November 19 to 21. Siti, who is also a successful entrepreneur, will...

By Alang Bendahara SHAH ALAM, Oct 15 — The Malaysia Top E-Commerce Merchant Awards (Top ECM) 2021 returns for its sixth edition, with a new contest category. The event, organised by Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec), saw its virtual launch by state...

By Alang Bendahara SHAH ALAM, Oct 15 — Despite the uncertainties posed by Covid-19, Selangor is intent on nurturing more e-commerce merchants in the state. State executive councillor for industry and trade Dato’ Teng Chang Khim said programmes implemented by Selangor Information Technology...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Oct 5 — Former Pitch@Selangor 2019 participating company Havva Agrotech Sdn Bhd has been appointed by the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) to build the first rooftop urban farming facility in Shah Alam. The hydroponic and urban farming...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Sept 13 — Five startups from various industries have been selected as the top five winners in the 4th Selangor Accelerator Programme 2021 (SAP 2021) and have successfully secured the cumulative cash prize of RM50,000. The five companies, eMLab, GFI Fintech,...

By Amin Ridzuan Ishak SHAH ALAM, Aug 26 — A startup nurtured by the Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has developed an educational mobile application (app) that has so far benefited more than 10,000 users. IX Ventura Tech Sdn Bhd founder Iliyas Jamil...

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By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, July 1 — The state government has approved RM1.2 million matching grants for almost 300 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) under the Selangor SME Digitalisation Matching Grant. Selangor executive councillor for industry and trade Dato’ Teng Chang Khim said...