By Vincent Tang, Regional Vice President, Epicor Asia 

In keeping with Malaysia's MyDIGITAL plan, the government has issued a cloud first policy that lays out principles for using cloud computing technology in ICT projects to improve public service delivery.

MyDIGITAL initiative reflects the Government’s aspiration to transform Malaysia into a high-income nation that is focused on digitalization, is a regional pioneer in digital economy, and that the country is set to embrace existing technological opportunities . 

By Ravi Saraogi, Co-founder and President of Uniphore APAC

Low code / no code is setting a new benchmark in software development and the advancement of digital transformation. Although a relatively new concept in Malaysia, low code / no code solutions are quickly gaining traction among local businesses because of how it flawlessly bridges the gap between business and technology.  

The advent of low code / no code has made it possible for non-IT personnel to master it without prior experience in programming, giving rise to more ‘citizen developers’. Gone are the days of lengthy processes tied to traditional coding and this could free up overburdened IT resources, especially with the shortages of skilled developers and engineers locally. Moreover, a report by Gartner also found that 80% of technology products and services are predicted to be built by those who are not technology professionals by 2024. 

Recruiting experts Hays conducted a survey of nearly 1000 people in Asia to find out if diversity policies have an impact on career progression. 43% said it was a barrier at their organisation while 57% said it was not. Further homing in on survey responses in Malaysia found that 47% of respondents believed diversity was a barrier to career progression at their organisations.     

Tom Osborne, Managing Director of Hays Malaysia said, “Considering that almost all respondents in Malaysia said they found a company’s diversity and inclusion policies and progress important to some degree, with 61% saying it was ‘very important’ when evaluating a job offer, it is concerning to see that nearly half of respondents still believe diversity to be a barrier to career progression. Employers should continue to demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusion not just by enacting policies, but ensuring they are communicated and adhered to.”