SHAH ALAM, Nov 29 — Emphasis on the digital economy and talent training in the artificial intelligence (AI) market of the future was one of the focuses of the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation’s (Sidec) strategic work visit to Taiwan at the start of this month.
State executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han said the three-day working visit, which began on November 2, was aimed at fostering cross-border cooperation in line with Selangor’s aspiration to achieve the status of a smart state by 2025.
Through the visit which he led, he held discussions with three mayors and officials from Taipei, Taoyuan, and Kaohsiung regarding the focus on the development of joint education programmes as well as building the skills needed for the rapidly growing digital sector.
Ng also emphasised the importance of global networks to pool resources and expertise to address the digital talent gap, which is an urgent need.
“Our collaboration with Taiwan is a step towards creating a strong digital economy and talent development framework, which will benefit the region as well as the global AI landscape,” he said in a statement.
Ng emphasised Selangor’s role as a key player in attracting foreign investment to Malaysia, thus highlighting the state’s need to provide a workforce with skills compatible with the latest global trends in industry and AI.
Meanwhile, in the same statement, Sidec chief executive officer Yong Kai Ping said as the need for AI expertise increases and is centred around digital transformation, cooperation with Taiwan is key in building a talent base to meet the increasing demand.
The working visit to Taiwan included in-depth discussions on enhancing startup and e-commerce driver programmes and strengthening the digital ecosystem between Selangor and Taiwan.
In addition, the delegation that visited Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs also showed Taiwan and Selangor’s joint commitment to leading digital democracy and innovation through modern digital tools and collaborative culture.
The strategic working visit also explored potential cooperation in the aviation sector, combining resources from airports and aerospace centres in Taoyuan and Selangor.
A visit to Pingtung University of Science and Technology was also made to explore progress in agricultural practices.
— Bernama
