ISKANDAR PUTERI – The state government will set up Digital Johor Corporation to empower the Johor Digital Agenda, which is expected to provide spillover effects to the local community.
Menteri Besar Datuk Ir Hasni Mohammad said the body would act as the delivery unit and coordinator of the agenda across all stakeholders involved.
He said the state government was planning to turn Medini and Educity here into the Johor Digital Hub, equipped with infrastructure to stimulate the digital economy, as well as initiatives to woo individuals and industry players.
“We will also set up the Johor Digital Council to play the role of formulating the state’s strategic development plan and digital direction, as well as drawing up the Johor Digital Master Plan which includes aspects of government sector transformation, industry empowerment and culturalisation of the community by 2030,” he said when presenting Johor Budget 2021 at the third meeting of the 14th Johor state assembly here today.
Hasni said the Johor Digital Agenda is the state government’s effort to accelerate the state’s economy, driven by the digital economy, taking into account the Covid-19 pandemic that has changed society’s survival.
“The pandemic is the biggest catalyst for the state government and the private sector to transform our governance towards digital. Digital readiness is no longer an option. It must be done now,” he said.
Hasni said the state government believes the digital economy ecosystem will get a consistent and secure new source of revenue when it has become commonplace to all.
He said the agenda helps provide socioeconomic overflow to the people of Johor, where every government action and policy from the lowest to top level will be guided by data.
“Hence, the rakyat no longer have to worry about leakage, cronyism, and favouritism in government initiatives.
“This agenda is formulated by involving all stakeholders, business community and relevant government agencies to increase investor confidence in Johor’s capabilities and commitment in providing relevant infrastructure to attract investments,” he said. – Bernama, November 26, 2020
