KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) today launched a four-week programme to accelerate digital adoption in business, with a focus on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Created in partnership with PointStar, a technology consultant appointed by MPC and Google Cloud, the programme known as Digital Acceleration for Learning and Industry Adoption (Dalia) aims to drive productivity and digitalisation for organisations in Malaysia by working with local solutions providers.
“Dalia is designed to assist companies that lack knowledge in programming and the ability to internally develop solutions to address productivity challenges within the organisation,” MPC director of technology, productivity and competitiveness development Mohamad Norjayadi Tamam told the media after Dalia’s launch at the inaugural Google Cloud Day 2023 today.
The programme is open to businesses registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
“We are focusing on the productivity of businesses, and we appreciate Pointstar and Google Cloud for providing a solution that is easy for MSMEs to use in their technology transformation,” he said.
Norjayadi said the programme is in line with the Madani Economy goal to make Malaysia more competitive.
At the opening address, Google Cloud Malaysia manager Patrick Wee said the platform is offering funding up to US$350,000 (RM1.6 million) in credits for startups to accelerate their generative artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
He said Google Cloud is providing 10 free generative AI courses for local businesses and consumers to help them understand AI utilisation.
“We want more startups to build new companies in Malaysia, and for startups to build products and services using generative AI," he said.
— Bernama
