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DIGITAL ECONOMY TALENT BUILDERNIK NAHARUDIN MOHD NASIR, SHRM-SCP

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation

Sdn Bhd

13 SEPTEMBER 2017

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Digital economy in Malaysia attracts companies,

talent and investment while

enabling Malaysian businesses

to play a leading part in the

global digital revolution.

We are driven by the promise

that technology and innovation

have to transform the future of

our nation and the world.

CONNECTING

BUSINESSES

AND PEOPLE TO THEIR

DIGITAL FUTURE

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Nota Jemaah Menteri, Oct 19, 2011

- Aspirations, targets and implementation plans tabled at Parliament on Oct 19, 2011

Championing Malaysia’s Digital Economy

Driving Investments

Building

Local Tech

Champions

Catalysing

Digital

Innovation

Ecosystems

Digital

Inclusivity

Merakyatkan

Ekonomi Digital

OUR FOCUS PILLARS

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DIGITALTECHNOLOGY

TALENT

Professional

Talents

Undergrad/

Graduates Talents

Young Talents

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Artificial IntelligenceRobotics

The Internet Of

Things

Autonomous

Vehicles

Materials

Science

Biotechnology

Quantum

Computing

Energy

Storage

3-D

Printing

Nanotechnology

A Hyperconnected World

The possibilities of billions of people connected by mobile devices, with

unprecedented processing power, storage capacity and access to

knowledge, are unlimited.

These possibilities will be multiplied by emerging technology breakthroughs in a multitude of fields.

Data &

Analytics

Cloud

E-CommerceSource: WEF

2 BILLION JOBS TO DISAPPEAR BY 2030: WILL ROBOTS TAKE OVER YOUR JOB ?

Robot Counselor

Big Data Doctor

Tele-Surgeon

Cryptocurrency Banker

Drone Traffic Optimizers Virtual Habitat Designer

AI / Machine Learning Researcher

Source: fastcompany, futuristspeaker..com, careeraddict.com,Microsoft future proof

Technologies Are Reinventing The Future of Jobs:ARE YOU READY?

BIG DATA

ANALYTICS

CREATIVE

CONTENT

GLOBAL BUSINESS

SERVICES

The industry will provide 11,000 jobs

by 2020

20,000 Data Professionals and

2,000 Data Scientiststo be produced

by 2020

The industry has

created 90,000 jobs,

with 15 – 20% growth each year

of school leavers applying for Digital Tech IHL courses

of Industry-ready and interested graduates & professionals

of IHLs and graduates

Increase

INTAKE QUALITY QUANTITY

#mydigitalmaker Journey

K12• Formal Learning (Teaching

modules & CS teachers trained)

• Informal Learning

(DMH & Mobile unit)

• Talent Nurturing & Grooming

• Measuring outcomes & policy

intervention

• Digital Tech career awareness /

counseling

• Secure scholarships or Education Fund

• Green lane enrolment

• Develop/review Digital Tech Foundation courses

• Integrate industry-relevant modules

• Intensify industry exposure

• Shorten approval process (MQA/MOHE)

• Collaboration via 2u2i

• Industry placements in Digital Tech Companies

Premier IHLs

CREATING SUSTAINABLE TALENT PIPELINE

Formal Learning • Teaching Modules

• Computer Science Teachers trained

Informal Learning • Digital Maker Hub &

Mobile unit

Talent Nurturing

& Grooming

SCHOOL STUDENTS

Matrics?Foundation?Diploma?

Robotics?BIG DATA?VR? IoT?

MARA?JPA?

Digital Tech career awareness

Green Lane placement for high-potentials

Access to Digital Tech Education Fund Network (DEFN)

SCHOOL LEAVERS

Enhance Digital Tech courses @ IHLs

Industry exposure for students and lecturers

UNDERGRADS

Efficient Career Centers

FRESH GRADS

Malaysian graduates

CGPA 3.0 & above

Digital Tech Related courses

Premier Digital Tech University Ecosystem

• Educator

Readiness via

Structured

Development

Programmes

• Talent

Exchange

Academia

- Industry

• Connecting Talent to Digital Tech

Opportunities

• Continuous Industry Exposure

• UPU - Green Lane

to Premier IHLs

• Digital Tech

Education

Fund

• Shortened

MQA

Approval

Process

Objectives

1. Create sustainable talent pipeline for Industry;

2. Recognition for future digital talents;

3. Strengthen awareness of & confidence in Digital

Tech related career;

4. Benchmark to be emulated by other institutions

Undergraduates

Industry

placements @

the Digital Tech

Companies

NEW TALENT

Hands-on educational digital making workshops;

Technology showcase by #mydigitalmakerstudents;

Career talks by industry experts;

Coffee chat session with parents, students, industry and educators;

Competition and pitching session;

Fun family digital games activities; and

ACTIVITIES

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Nik Naharudin Mohd Nasir, SHRM-SCP

Head, IHLs Development, Talent, MDEC

nik@mdec.com.my

THANK YOU

For more info, go to

www.mydigitalmaker.com