However, continued steps needed to assist local players to ensure fair competition while fostering local innovation

PIKOM, E-Commerce Malaysia Welcome Announcement Not To Ban TikTok Shop

The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) and e-Commerce Malaysia, a chapter of PIKOM, welcome the recent announcement by Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil that the government does not intend to block or close social media and other related platforms, including TikTok’s marketplace in Malaysia, TikTok Shop when he spoke to the press after […]

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PIKOM launches Industry Internship Program to bridge skills gap.

PIKOM Launches Industry Internship Program

The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) has announced the launch of the PIKOM Industry Internship Program, a new initiative to bridge the skills gap in the digital industry. The program will initially start off from June 2023 with Nottingham University, HELP University and Sunway University, with plans to invite more IHLs later in the […]

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PIKOM CIO chapter chairman Malik Murad Ali (centre) with Microsoft Malaysia managing director K.Raman (left) and SAP managing director Hong Kok Cheong (right)
PIKOM CIO chapter chairman Malik Murad Ali (centre) with Microsoft Malaysia managing director K.Raman (left) and SAP managing director Hong Kok Cheong (right)

PIKOM Recommends Boosting Digital Transformation Activities

The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) is urging local businesses to ‘double down’ on their digital transformation initiatives now that Malaysia has entered the endemic phase to stay ahead of regional competition. Its chairman (PIKOM CIO chapter) Malik Murad Ali (centre in pic) said that, while digital transformation improves productivity and operational efficiencies, it is also […]

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Economic & Digital Job Market Report 2021 shows tepid growth in economy and salaries in 2021 and expected to accelerate in 2022.

PIKOM’s Economic & Digital Job Market Report 2021

PIKOM’s most-sought after research publication this year is renamed “Economic and Digital Job Market Outlook” focusing towards an analysis of the economy, a critical review the digital economy, the annual local salary trends for 2021 & 2022, and a regional salary outlook. Chairman Danny Lee stated, “This year’s publication is all the more poignant and […]

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PIKOM chairman Danny Lee: “We need to support the capabilities and digitalisation of local brands.”

PIKOM: Malaysia Can Still Benefit from eCommerce Growth

PIKOM (the National Tech Association of Malaysia), today expressed its belief and confidence that e-commerce is the future of the retail industry globally as well as locally. “Given the tremendous potential in e-commerce to support the nation’s economic growth, local brands will stand to benefit if they have a comprehensive e-commerce plan as part of […]

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