"We are entering into a new phase of globalisation using digital technology to help flow physical goods as well as data and information," one of the agencies said. Shahreen said as long as the external component (global trade) remains positive, the country's phenomenal export performance will continue. For Malaysia Digital Economy Corp Sdn Bhd (MDEC), it has the ambition to make Malaysia a global leader for Islamic financial technology solutions. A comprehensive Islamic Digital Economy (IDE) framework is set to be completed by the first quarter of next year. "The new framework will boost halal maket and help Malaysia be a leader in the global Islamic Digital marketplace.

Source: New Strait Times November 23, 2017 08:15 UTC