Efforts to move up value chain and become knowledge process outsourcing hub not yielding results as Malaysia's outsourcing services providers still seen as only "generic", with little emphasis on niche specialization.
Allowing financial heads to act unilaterally in making IT investment decision will not be in keeping with good industry practices, note market observers, who say CIO-CFO relationship central to how IT investments are made.
Study unveils 34 percent of businesses in country don't feel engaged in government's critical infrastructure protection programs. Symantec describes finding as worrisome amid attacks on critical networks.
Availability of funds no longer an issue but tech startups still lack quality business proposals, ability to pitch to potential investors and necessary knowledge to bring products regional or global, market watchers note.
Netizen frustration over censorship led to recent attacks on government sites, say industry watchers, who add social media helping to fan anger.
Driven by government's ongoing efforts in pushing broadband penetration, as well as growth in wireless broadband and cloud adoption, Malaysia's ICT spend expected to hit US$6.5 billion in 2011.
Industry watchers and politicians decry proposal to include online content, blogs and social networks in laws governing publications, which they say is government's attempt to censor Web.
Internet giant opens second Southeast Asian office in Kuala Lumpur with plans to increase investment in the country, focusing on small and midsize business market.
Administrators blocked from commenting on Facebook fanpage created to oppose Malaysian government's proposal to build 100-storey tower. Facebook says publishing rights blocked due to terms of use violation.
Malaysian government unveils new ICT initiatives in country's 2011 budget including multimillion dollar funds to boost innovation and local talent, but industry watchers urge need to ensure actual implementation of these schemes.
