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The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has developed the Malaysian Licensing Guidelines (MyGP), an initiative in supporting the implementation of the National Anti -Corruption Plan (NACP) under Initiative 2.1.6. MPC will be holding a launch ceremony for MyGP on 8 October 2021 starting from 8.30am.

The SOPs for Phases 1 through 4 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) have been updated. Notable updates include states involved, activities and businesses allowed to be open and more. Thank you to British Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) for helping with the English translations.

The government is considering the 'opt-out' alternative for individuals who do not wish to receive COVID-19 vaccine. If implemented, those who chose not to be inoculated against the virus would not be able to enjoy some facilities and services allowed to the fully-vaccinated people.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) welcomes the emphasis on digital and technology for the nation's development in the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Monday, 27 September. The 12MP also includes the positioning of Malaysia as the Asean digital centre, given the country's strong capability in cybersecurity solutions and digital content products.

COVID-19 forcibly accelerated companies’ digital transformation plans. However, against this backdrop, IT departments have often found themselves side-lined from digital transformation decisions. To better understand this role and what it means for the ways in which IT leaders and their teams interact and collaborate with the rest of the business, The Economist Intelligence Unit, supported by Appian, conducted a global survey and a series of in-depth interviews with both IT decision-makers and senior business executives at major corporations.