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Malaysia sets up first centre for fourth industrial revolution

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on May 15 announced the launching of the first Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Malaysia (Malaysia Centre for 4IR), which is independent within the World Economic Forum global ecosystem.
Malaysia sets up first centre for fourth industrial revolution ảnh 1At the launching ceremony (Photo: NSCP)

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on May 15 announced the launching of the first Centre for theFourth Industrial Revolution Malaysia (Malaysia Centre for 4IR), which isindependent within the World Economic Forum global ecosystem.

Speakingat the launching ceremony, Ibrahim said it is the first centre in ASEAN that gathers leaders from the government, businesses,civil society, academia and other sectors to advance new partnerships andinitiatives that can unlock the value of technology for Malaysia’s economy andsociety.

He said promoting the digital economy is an important agenda for the Malaysian Government and itwas proven through the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint and Policy for theFourth Industrial Revolution which was formulated using a human-centredapproach.

It isthe 19th centre in the World Economic Forum's global Centre for 4IRnetwork and it will serve as a public-private platform.

Thecentre will focus on supporting the country's digital transformation andadvancements, including green energy transition./. 

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