MDEC Hits Silver But Can It Go For Gold

Surina Shukri, CEO, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

18-May-21 08:00

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As MDEC celebrates its 25th anniversary, does this government agency still have relevance in helping Malaysia achieve its lofty goal of being a digital economy? Surina Shukri, the CEO answers that question and also addresses a news report that she will be replaced.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning

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