The Ministry of Digital (
Malay: Kementerian Digital) is a
ministry of the
Government of Malaysia
The Government of Malaysia, officially the Federal Government of Malaysia (; Jawi script, Jawi: ), is based in the Federal Territories of Malaysia, Federal Territory of Putrajaya, with the exception of the legislative branch, which is located in ...
established on December 12, 2023, to spearhead the nation's digital transformation and competitiveness. Formed through the restructuring of the
Ministry of Communications and Digital, it integrates public sector digitization functions, previously managed by
MAMPU
The Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU; ) is one of the prominent government agency, government agencies in Malaysia, that is responsible for 'modernising and reforming' the public sector.
Overview
Malaysi ...
, now known as the National Digital Department (JDN). The ministry oversees key areas, including
digitization
Digitization is the process of converting information into a digital (i.e. computer-readable) format.Collins Dictionary. (n.d.). Definition of 'digitize'. Retrieved December 15, 2021, from https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/ ...
, personal data protection,
cybersecurity
Computer security (also cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology (IT) security) is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It consists of the protection of computer software, systems and networks from thr ...
,
digital economy
The digital economy is a portmanteau of digital computing and economy, and is an umbrella term that describes how traditional Brick and mortar, brick-and-mortar economic activities (production, distribution, trade) are being transformed by the ...
,
digital infrastructure A data infrastructure is a digital infrastructure promoting data sharing and consumption.
Similarly to other infrastructures, it is a structure needed for the operation of a society as well as the services and facilities necessary for an economy t ...
, and domain management. It operates through two main sectors, seven divisions, and supervises two departments, JDN and JPDP & five agencies: MDEC, MyDIGITAL Corporation, CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM),
Digital Nasional Berhad
Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB; English language, English: ''National Digital Limited'') is a Malaysian Special-purpose entity, special-purpose vehicle company owned by the Ministry of Finance (Malaysia), Ministry of Finance Malaysia and is regulat ...
(DNB), and MYNIC Berhad.
The Ministry of Digital is headquartered in Menara Usahawan, Precinct 2,
Putrajaya
Putrajaya (), officially the Federal Territory of Putrajaya (), is the administrative centre of Malaysia. The Seat of government, seat of the Government of Malaysia, federal government of Malaysia was moved in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajay ...
.
Organization
* Minister of Digital
** Deputy Minister
*** Secretary-General
**** Under the Authority of Secretary-General
***** Senior Undersecretary (Management)
***** Corporation Communication Unit
***** Office of the Legal Adviser
***** Internal Audit Unit
***** Integrity Unit
***** Policy, Strategic & Compliance Division
***** International Division
***** Finance and Development Division
**** Deputy Secretary-General (Strategic & Management)
***** Information Management Division
***** Digital Management Services Division
**** Deputy Secretary-General (Digital Development)
***** Digital Incubator Division
***** Digital Empowerment Division
***** Digital Business Division
***** Digital Acculturation Division
***** Personal Data Protection Department
***** National Digital Department
Federal agencies
# MDEC
# MyDIGITAL Corporation
# CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM)
# Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB)
# MYNIC Berhad
Key legislations
* Data Sharing Act 2024
* Personal Data Protection Act 2010
* Cyber Security Act 2024
* Digital Signature Act 1999
See also
*
Minister of Digital (Malaysia)
The Minister of Digital in Malaysia has been Gobind Singh Deo since 12 December 2023. The minister is deputised by the Deputy Minister of Digital. The minister administers the portfolio through the Ministry of Digital.
Before December 2023, th ...
*
Ministry of Communications (Malaysia)
The Ministry of Communications () is a ministry of the Government of Malaysia that is responsible for digitalisation, communications, multimedia, radio broadcasting, digital terrestrial television broadcasting, other media broadcasts, informatio ...
References
External links
Official Website
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Federal ministries, departments and agencies of Malaysia
Ministries established in 2023
2023 establishments in Malaysia