KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA February 24, 2025 – The Ministry of Digital places great emphasis on the development of digital talents through various collaborations and initiatives with technology companies and start-ups.
One example of such initiatives is the strategic collaboration between MyDIGITAL Corporation and 42Malaysia. This partnership is in addition to the close working ties between the Ministry of Digital, through its agencies, and technology giants such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google and Microsoft.
Responding to a question by Tuan Roslan Hashim’s (Kulim Bandar Baharu) in the Dewan Rakyat this morning, Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo said 42Malaysia will have a major impact on Malaysia’s digital landscape as it produces highly-skilled, and industry-ready professional digital practitioners.
“Two 42Malaysia campuses have been established – one in Kuala Lumpur (42KL) in 2021 and the other in Iskandar Puteri (42IP) in September 2024. Another new campus, Penang (42PG), will be established in April 2025. 42KL is one of the first such campuses in Southeast Asia, with a network of over 25 industry players,” said Gobind.
“The programme emphasises inclusion and innovation, which will contribute to a more dynamic and competitive digital economy,” he added.
42Malaysia is a free and innovative coding institution that aims to develop Malaysia’s digital talent by providing a unique peer-to-peer learning environment. This initiative focuses on project-based learning and stresses on important skills, such as critical thinking skills, problem solving and collaborations, to master the digital economy.
42Malaysia also serves as an alternative pipeline for companies looking for highlyskilled tech talents. Strong industry collaborations have resulted in direct talent placement, corporate upskilling, and innovation-driven projects.
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