Pakistan and Malaysia agreed on Tuesday to continue dialogue on mutual areas of collaboration particularly 5G, cyber security and regulatory frameworks.
Pakistan and Malaysia agreed on Tuesday to continue dialogue on mutual areas of collaboration particularly 5G, cyber security and regulatory frameworks.
PTA chairman Maj-Gen Amir Azeem Bajwa (retd) held a meeting with the interim chairman of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin Fateh Din, here on Tuesday.
A non-binding cooperation mechanism is also expected to be signed between the two regulators in the near future.
Member (Finance) PTA Muhammad Naveed, Commission Member MCMC Datuk Lim Thean Shiang, and former high commissioner of Pakistan to Malaysia Lt-Gen Tahir Mehmood Qazi (retd) and other MCMC and PTA officers were also present on the occasion.
The two sides discussed digital landscape of Pakistan and Malaysia including major initiatives and future projects. The phenomenal growth of the ICT sector in Pakistan was appreciated by the chairman MCMC.
The Malaysian delegation shared details of their landmark projects such as PED (digital empowerment of rural communities) and their unique 5G model i.e. Single Wholesale Network. Both sides agreed to continue dialogue on mutual areas of collaboration particularly 5G, cyber security and regulatory frameworks.
This meeting was held in continuation of the previous engagements between the PTA and the MCMC.
ICT development has become the development pulse of the global nation. Malaysia, as a developing nation, has invested heavily in ICT development across the country to ensure no one is left behind. The policymakers have also claimed a positive result in closing the digital gap among their people. In this study, Van Dijk’s theory of digital divide is explored on the four dimensions of digital divide (motivation, physical, skill, and usage) among the native people in Sabah.
Clearly, the increase in ICT technology has shown impressive transformation results in the socio-economic environment of the country. This strategy aims to ensure rapid development in rural areas by improving the living conditions of rural communities, in line with the National “Sustainable development Goal” (SDGs).
Originally published at Business Recorder