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Around the world, government agencies are working hard to meet citizen needs and weather the impact of COVID-19. The new normal is driving the public sector to accelerate digital transformation initiatives to ensure that the citizens continue to avail of government services uninterrupted and seamlessly.
While this transformation encompasses people, processes and technology, it is the underlying technology that forms a foundation for a successful initiative. A big part of this shift is modernising the on-premises IT environments and applications that span data centres, edge locations, and public clouds.
In a fast-changing business environment, governments have displayed the value technology brings to enable a connected and innovative ecosystem. While organisations in 2020 were focused on responding and adapting to the pandemic to ensure business continuity, 2021 marks a turning point with innovation becoming a priority for future-ready agencies looking to accelerate their growth.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDigital) was announced earlier this year to boost the growth of the cloud industry by adopting a cloud-first strategy in the public sector and appointing Cloud Service Providers (CSP) and Manage Service Providers (MSP) to build Malaysia’s capabilities in this area. With this cloud-first strategy, the government can engage in more effective data collection and management, resulting in lower information management costs overall. In the first phase (2021-2022) of the blueprint, the government aims to move towards a paperless environment and migrate 80% of public data to hybrid cloud systems by the end of 2022.
With government agencies taking the lead on digital transformation the adoption of new cloud technologies, how would agencies and businesses on the ground implement these policies?
The prevailing challenge is to shift towards a comprehensive approach that enables organisations to deliver superior digital experiences across any cloud, any application, and any device, seamlessly and securely; this will become a critical success factor in Malaysia’s rapidly digitalising business environment.
This was the focal point of the OpenGovLive! Virtual Breakfast Insight held on 9 November 2021. This session aimed at imparting knowledge and strategies on how to unlock the multi-cloud future to accelerate digital transformation and deliver secured citizen-centric services with agility, scalability, and speed.
Translating government-led digital transformation plans into practice

Mohit Sagar, Group Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, OpenGov Asia, kicked off the session with his opening address.
“A document does not make a country smart,” he opines. “The key lies in the drive, learning, implementation and execution of policies on the ground.”
Cloud technology is transforming businesses across industries, forcing a paradigm shift by delivering hosted services through the internet with huge cost benefits and business innovation. It has changed the way data is accessed, stored, migrated and managed. Cloud provides high accessibility of information and enables the access of information remotely – a big plus in the context of the current global crisis.
Not to the left behind, the prevailing trend for governments is also a shift towards a hybrid cloud strategy to increase productivity. However, with this transformation, agencies will have to juggle hundreds or even thousands of applications – all of which are critical to business.
Against this backdrop, how can agencies modernise, re-platform, re-host and re-factor applications – transition from monolithic systems to agile, streamlined microservices? The answers involve small, scalable steps.
Two of the most significant trends in legacy app modernisation are multi-cloud and hybrid cloud. Modernisation helps software teams optimise existing applications for these more distributed computing paradigms, rather than requiring them to rebuild their critical applications from scratch.
At the same time, navigating this shifting terrain must be done securely – there is a need to bake security into the process and tools. This means that security is readily built into the infrastructure across workloads and applications. This is not an add-on product, tool, or bundle, but a concerted strategy for leveraging existing systems in new ways across applications, clouds, or devices. It is a unified approach to accelerate the identification, prevention, detection, and response to threats with the right context and insight.
Agencies are not only moving workloads between on-premise data centres and public cloud but are also making a change by uploading data instantly.
Ultimately, Mohit is convinced of the flexibility that the Cloud offers in responding to changes demanded by digital citizens. These services have proven to be responsive and have been able to operate remotely and serve their citizens, demonstrating agility, scalability, and speed even amid a pandemic. “Having happier citizens should be in our DNA,” Mohit asserted.
Challenges of implementing cloud technologies

Liang Chuen Woon, Staff Solutions Architect at VMware Malaysia, spoke next on the road ahead for governments in their transformation journeys. He opened with the question: What is a digital government?
The answer is one where citizens are placed at the centre. It involves digital citizen services, digital operations, and a digital workforce. With the cultural shift prompted by the pandemic, a digital government needs to provide a channel for citizens to engage with the government, automate policies and workload through digital operations, and transit to a digital workforce.
He identified 4 key challenges government agencies are currently facing:
- Increasing pressure to modernise
- Urgent need for mobile workplaces and services
- New citizen and new community expectations for digital services a
- Intensifying cyber threats
No doubt, other hurdles impeding the speed of digital transformation abound. He cited unsustainable legacy IT systems and apps, security concerns and the lack of time to market new services as some of the other factors affecting the transition to hybrid cloud.
The digital blueprint for the future is clear. Moreover, with the pandemic, the urgency for digital transformation has gained significant momentum. About 70% of Government IT Leaders believe their digital transformation plans have gained speed and will accelerate due to the pandemic. Based on a survey, more than half of the government agencies agreed that they would shift their workload to the public cloud.
This begs the question: With the increased complexity of government IT, how can agencies safely accelerate modernisation efforts to meet new citizen and mission demands?
VMware offers a Cloud-agnostic platform for digital transformation that provides the ability to easily move workload between different clouds and applications. This means that agencies do not need to be locked into a single public cloud. It is also a single, flexible platform that allows agencies to continue to leverage the agencies’ existing knowledge and process. Furthermore, VMware offers a simple path to acquisition through the breadth of partners and contracts.
Liang concludes by emphasising that a hybrid-cloud model offers the “power of choice” and “cloud freedom” because agencies would not need to lock themselves down to a particular cloud platform–there is consistency in infrastructure, operations, and developer experience.
The current mission requires a citizen-centred, digital government. Digital transformation must be powered by an intelligent digital foundation that is secure and flexible. This will require empowering the workforce, digitalising operations and enhancing the overall citizen experience.
Wellington’s case study: Utilising cloud technologies to improve disaster response

Sean Audain, City Innovation Lead, Wellington City Council, New Zealand shared on Wellington’s venture into harnessing the hybrid cloud model to develop “Wellington’s Digital Twin.”
The strategy is helping the city council operate in an “integrated, digital and human way to run.” It allows leaders to understand how the cloud gathers information on what is going on in the city, analyse what is happening and turn that information into actionable insights.
Sean elaborated on the management of data related to disaster response. In Wellington, people live on one of the world’s most active fault lines. Understanding how the city moves is frequent earthquakes and with the sense monitors, agencies can swiftly monitor and assess what happens and get alerts quickly.
With the multi-cloud architecture, data flows from sensors from private companies, data merchants from different local governments to the City Twin Cloud Instance and fused to provide insights. This management of data is applied to the collection of information from sense monitors. As a result, the time needed to inspect the large buildings have been reduced from 3 days to 1 day, saving billions that would have been lost per day.
The edge that hybrid-cloud systems offer is the ability to interact across technology types and organisations and being able to pass the information on to officials and citizens quickly. It provides an overall situational awareness of the city.
The shift to a hybrid cloud system was primarily for resilience, he pointed out. It stemmed from the realisation that while it is difficult to defend the data centre, it is easier to defend links to the internet and data centres in other jurisdictions.
During the pandemic, the city council was also able to run up dashboards efficiently and “combine information” across NGOs working on the ground. With the infrastructure, agencies can care more about data than needing to worry about the infrastructure.
He concludes that the hybrid cloud architecture puts the city council in the position to collaborate and interact with the citizen. While the city council was previously preoccupied with “developing a way to shout data,” they are currently “developing a way to listen more properly.” The speed, agility and seamlessness of the technology have allowed the city council to interact with their citizens in a “human” way rather than a “mechanical” way.
Interactive Discussion
After the informative presentations, delegates participated in interactive discussions facilitated by polling questions. This activity is designed to provide live-audience interaction, promote engagement, hear real-life experiences and facilitate discussions that impart professional learning and development for participants.
The first question asked delegates what their top IT priority over the next 12 months is. The majority (35%) indicated that security and governance is their top priority while about a quarter (23%) felt that modernising the data centre was their priority.
On the current state of public cloud adoption, more than half (57%) indicated that they are still evaluating, while 22% expressed that they have no current plans and 17% have some workloads in multiple clouds.
When asked about the driver of cloud adoption, 53% of the delegates indicated that data centre extension or the ability to scale capacity on demand was the focus. Votes were equally split among the delegates for the migration of apps to Cloud and disaster recovery. About 11% expressed that the regulatory mandate was the motivation.
The next poll inquired about delegates key concerns when considering the move to the Cloud. More than half (57%) indicated that Security and Governance is the main concern. The remaining delegates were divided between concerns about operational cost (23%), re-skilling talent (10%) and environment lock-in (10%).
For most of the delegates (42%), their ideal cloud environment is being able to migrate workloads to the cloud easily and seamlessly. Others were split between being able to manage applications consistently (21%) and keeping apps secure (21%). The remaining 16% expressed that being able to move apps from cloud to cloud easily would be ideal.
When asked about the current state of Kubernetes/Containers used in their organisations, 66% indicated that more information is needed. Deployment is still at its infancy, a session for another time for sure.
Conclusion
Closing the session, Devan Parinpanayagam, Country Manager of VMware Malaysia thanked everyone and expressed his gratitude for the robust participation.
To cope with the rapid demands of a changing world, governments are making headway into technologies that can enable innovation and productivity for a distributed workforce and remote working. He firmly believes that “we will not go back to the way we were before,” and that multi-cloud is the backbone that will allow agencies to capitalise on the speed, scale and flexibility that cloud-based infrastructure can provide to the anywhere workspace.
Devan acknowledges that there is apprehension about moving to a hybrid cloud model but urged delegates to take rest assured in the fact that transition to a hybrid cloud is “a journey and not a destination.” The decision to move to the cloud is not about moving everything at one go. It happens selectively and in parts. The cloud journey is “back-and-forth” and never-ending. Calling to mind the imagery of a cloud factory, the journey is continuous and always fluid – agencies are in full control of the data and operations that go on the cloud. While everything is changing, organisations need a constant – the infrastructure. The imperative is to invest in a solid, transparent dependant and flexible infrastructure.
Before bringing the session to a close, Devan encouraged the delegates to reach out to him and the team to explore ways VMware could assist them on their cloud journey.
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Sebagai salah satu negara yang terletak di cincin Asia Pasifik, atau yang dikenal sebagai Cincin Api, Filipina menghadapi tantangan unik terkait ketahanan bencana. Terletak di tepi lempeng tektonik yang sangat aktif, gempa bumi seringkali terjadi di Filipina. Beberapa gempa tersebut diakibatkan oleh letusan gunung berapi ataupun badai tropis yang melanda wilayah ini.
Dengan geografi yang rentan terhadap berbagai ancaman bencana alam yang dapat terjadi sewaktu-waktu, pemerintah Filipina secara proaktif bekerja untuk meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan dan ketahanan mereka terhadap bencana. Melalui berbagai inisiatif dan program, Filipina berusaha membangun fondasi yang tangguh untuk melindungi penduduknya dan merespons dengan cepat setiap kali bencana melanda.
Salah satu aspek krusial dari upaya ini adalah dengan membangun langkah-langkah preventif dalam menghadapi gejala-gejala bencana alam. Sebagai perwakilan dari lembaga riset terkemuka di Filipina, Engr Niñaliza H Escorial selaku Deputy Executive Director di Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) Department of Science and Technology (DOST), mencanangkan pendekatan yang efektif melalui integrasi teknologi.
Engr Niñaliza mengatakan bahwa kemajuan teknologi memainkan peran vital dalam penguatan kesiapsiagaan Filipina terhadap bencana alam. “Kami percaya bahwa teknologi memiliki potensi besar untuk meningkatkan sistem peringatan dini, memantau anomali cuaca, dan memberikan data real-time kepada petugas penanggulangan bencana,” ungkapnya.
Dalam pandangan Engr Niñaliza, integrasi teknologi tidak hanya mencakup penggunaan sensor dan perangkat keras canggih, tetapi juga pengembangan perangkat lunak cerdas yang dapat menganalisis data dengan cepat dan memberikan informasi yang relevan. Hal ini dianggap krusial untuk memberikan wawasan yang lebih baik kepada petugas bencana, memungkinkan mereka mengambil keputusan yang lebih tepat waktu dan efektif.
Tantangan lingkungan, termasuk perubahan iklim, juga diperhatikan dalam upaya Filipina untuk meningkatkan ketahanan mereka. Melalui kebijakan dan program berkelanjutan dari integrasi teknologi, Engr Niñaliza optimis untuk mengurangi dan mempersiapkan kesiapsiagaan bencana alam yang dapat terjadi kapanpun. OpenGov Asia melalui rangakaian ini, berkesempatan untuk menilik lebih jauh terkait kesiapsiagaan Filipina dalam menghadapi bencana alam yang menjadi ancaman bagi negaranya, menggunakan teknologi dan kemampuan penelitian riset yang modern.
Peran Teknologi dalam Upaya Ketahanan Filipina
Engr Niñaliza selaku Deputy Executive Director di Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) Department of Science and Technology (DOST)menggarisbawahi komitmen PCIEERD dalam meningkatkan kemajuan dalan teknologi quantum. Dalam tekadnya untuk memperkaya kemampuan dan kapasitasnya, PCIEERD dengan giat menjalin kerjasama dengan mitra internasional. Kemitraan ini diharapkan mendorong pertukaran pengetahuan dan inovasi, terutama dalam konteks Filipina.
Langkah awal dalam kolaborasi ini mencakup pendirian laboratorium dan kerjasama erat dengan DOST-ASTI. Laboratorium tersebut bertujuan untuk penelitian dan pengembangan teknologi kuantum, menjadi langkah strategis yang dapat diimplementasikan bersama untuk meningkatkan pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi di Filipina. Dengan berfokus pada upaya bersama, PCIEERD membuka peluang untuk memperluas jaringan kolaboratifnya dan memajukan inovasi teknologi kuantum demi kemajuan ilmiah dan teknologi di wilayah tersebut.
Menurut Engr Niñaliza, komitmen PCIEERD juga meluas kepada sektor manufaktur, terutama industri-industri yang membutuhkan pengembangan prototype. Perolehan alat-alat besar dianggap sebagai langkah strategis yang memiliki dampak terhadap pertumbuhan dan daya saing sektor industri. Investasi ini tidak hanya memberikan kontribusi signifikan terhadap efisiensi operasional, tetapi juga memainkan peran kunci dalam membentuk lanskap kompetitif industri.
Selain prioritas yang telah disebutkan, PCIEERD mengakui blockchain merupakan hal legit lainnya dalam pengembangan lanskap teknologi. Integrasi teknologi blockchain ke dalam inisiatif mereka diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan, memastikan keamanan, transparansi, dan efisiensi di berbagai aplikasi.
Sementara itu, PCIEERD juga tengah menjelajahi dan menggali lebih dalam potensi teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI). Pendekatan mereka mencakup berbagai upaya untuk meningkatkan proses administratif melalui integrasi beragam aplikasi AI. Langkah-langkah ini bertujuan tidak hanya untuk meningkatkan efisiensi operasional, tetapi juga merangsang inovasi dalam penanganan tugas-tugas administratif.
Melalui eksplorasi teknologi AI, PCIEERD berkomitmen untuk memperkenalkan solusi yang memanfaatkan kecerdasan buatan secara optimal, menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih cerdas dan adaptif dalam pelaksanaan tugas-tugas administratif di berbagai tingkatan. Kehadiran AI dalam berbagai proses administratif diharapkan dapat membawa dampak positif yang signifikan dalam peningkatan kinerja dan produktivitas.
Engr Niñaliza menyoroti berbagai langkah strategis yang telah diambil oleh PCIEERD di berbagai sektor. Fokusnya terutama terletak pada penggunaan kecerdasan buatan (AI) dalam melakukan peramalan cuaca. Inisiatif ini bertujuan untuk membantu memprediksi cuaca secara objektif, dengan merinci tanda-tanda yang muncul untuk meningkatkan akurasi dan keandalan dalam pemahaman kondisi atmosfer. Melalui integrasi AI dalam peramalan cuaca, PCIEERD berupaya meningkatkan kemampuan prediktifnya, memberikan informasi yang lebih terperinci dan dapat diandalkan kepada masyarakat, serta mendukung berbagai sektor yang bergantung pada pemahaman cuaca yang akurat.
Cuaca menjadi penentu utama dalam mengamati dan menganalisis gejala bencana alam. Penggunaan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) dalam peramalan cuaca oleh PCIEERD memberikan dimensi baru dalam upaya pencegahan dan mitigasi risiko bencana alam. Dengan memahami dinamika atmosfer dan pola cuaca secara lebih canggih, lembaga ini tidak hanya dapat memberikan peringatan dini yang lebih akurat, tetapi juga mengidentifikasi potensi bencana dengan lebih presisi.
Penerapan AI dalam peramalan cuaca tidak hanya memperluas kapasitas prediktif, tetapi juga menciptakan kesempatan untuk mengembangkan strategi adaptasi yang lebih efektif. PCIEERD berusaha tidak hanya menjadi pemimpin dalam menyediakan informasi cuaca yang andal, tetapi juga menjadi motor penggerak dalam membentuk kebijakan yang berbasis pada pemahaman yang lebih mendalam terhadap kondisi atmosfer. Dengan demikian, lembaga ini memainkan peran krusial dalam upaya perlindungan masyarakat dan aset-asetnya dari potensi dampak bencana alam.
“Dengan pengintegrasian AI kepada model prediksi cuaca, PCIEERD ingin meningkatkan kesiapan dalam merespons perubahan terhadap perubahan cuaca, sehingga dapat berkontribusi terhdapa ketahanan bencana alam secara menyeluruh,” pungkas Engr Niñaliza.
PCIEERD terus menggagas inovasi di berbagai sektor, salah satunya dalam pengembangan sistem pengairan sungai. Penggunaan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) dalam konteks ini membuktikan kemampuannya untuk menyederhanakan analisis data yang kompleks. Inisiatif ini menghasilkan informasi yang akurat terkait karakteristik sungai, menjadi langkah strategis dan vital dalam merancang strategi preventif terhadap banjir dan manajemen sumber daya air.
Dengan menerapkan teknologi AI dalam analisis data sungai, PCIEERD dapat dengan cepat dan efisien mengidentifikasi pola perilaku sungai, mengukur aliran air, dan mendeteksi perubahan lingkungan sepanjang sungai. Hal ini memberikan dasar yang kuat untuk pengembangan strategi preventif yang lebih terfokus dan responsif terhadap kondisi sungai yang berubah-ubah.
Keakuratan data yang dihasilkan oleh teknologi AI tidak hanya mendukung upaya preventif terhadap banjir, tetapi juga memberikan landasan yang kokoh untuk manajemen sumber daya air secara keseluruhan. Pemahaman ini nantinya akan memberikan PCIEERD wawasan dalam merancang kebijakan air yang berkelanjutan, mengoptimalkan distribusi air, dan mendukung ketersediaan air yang berkelanjutan bagi masyarakat dan industri.
Dalam industri ketahanan pangan sendiri, PCIEERD menggunakan inovasi AI guna memperlancar kinerja agrikultur. Pengaplikasian tersebut mencakup di antaranya untuk mengoptimasi alokasi sumber daya, meningkatkan kinerja operasional agrikultur, dan meningkatkan kualitas hasil panen. Inisiatif-inisiatif tersebut menunjukkan ambisi PCIEERD dalam menginisiasi teknologi terhadap ketahanan pangan.
Di samping itu, kecerdasan buatan (AI) telah terbukti memainkan peran yang sangat penting dalam pengembangan sistem manajemen lalu lintas. PCIEERD aktif menggunakan algoritma AI untuk pemantauan dan pengendalian lalu lintas, dengan tujuan jelas untuk mengurangi kemacetan, meningkatkan efisiensi transportasi, dan memberikan kontribusi positif pada penciptaan lingkungan perkotaan yang lebih berkelanjutan dan nyaman bagi penduduknya.
Melalui penerapan teknologi AI dalam sistem manajemen lalu lintas, PCIEERD berusaha menciptakan solusi yang lebih pintar dan adaptif. Algoritma AI dapat dengan cepat merespons perubahan lalu lintas secara real-time, memberikan kemampuan untuk mengoptimalkan aliran kendaraan dan mengidentifikasi solusi terbaik untuk mengatasi masalah kemacetan.
Dalam sektor pendidikan, Engr Niñaliza menekankan komitmen mendalam PCIEERD untuk menciptakan ilmu pengetahuan yang dapat diakses oleh semua, terutama bagi mereka yang mungkin tidak memiliki akses yang memadai. Keterlibatan aktif PCIEERD dalam komunikasi ilmiah tercermin dalam inisiatif-inisiatif yang dirancang secara strategis untuk memperdalam pemahaman konsep ilmiah, seperti melakukan pameran lokakarya.
Pameran dan lokakarya yang disusun dengan cermat bukan hanya menjadi tempat untuk menyampaikan informasi, melainkan juga berfungsi sebagai platform dinamis di mana siswa tidak hanya menerima pengetahuan secara pasif, tetapi juga secara aktif terlibat dengan prinsip-prinsip ilmiah secara langsung dan mendalam. Inisiatif-inisiatif ini memberikan pengalaman langsung yang memungkinkan siswa menjelajahi, menciptakan, dan mendalami pemahaman mereka terkait ilmu pengetahuan yang ingin mereka jelajahi.
Upaya ini lebih dari sekadar menyampaikan informasi, akan tetapi, hal ini juga bertujuan untuk membangkitkan apresiasi terhadap peran ilmu pengetahuan dalam membentuk dunia
Mengingat peran kunci AI dalam membentuk masa depan, PCIEERD berkomitmen untuk mengembangkan literasi AI, khususnya di kalangan generasi muda. Sejumlah inisiatif sedang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran di kalangan pemangku kepentingan muda, memastikan bahwa mereka memahami potensi dan penggunaan kecerdasan buatan secara bertanggung jawab.
PCIEERD mengakui bahwa pemahaman mendalam tentang AI sangat penting untuk mempersiapkan generasi mendatang menghadapi era teknologi yang terus berkembang. Dengan berfokus pada literasi AI, lembaga ini bertujuan untuk membekali pemuda dengan pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang diperlukan untuk berpartisipasi secara efektif dalam dunia yang semakin terhubung dan tergantung pada kecerdasan buatan.
Inisiatif ini melibatkan serangkaian program pendidikan, seminar, dan kampanye sosial untuk memperluas pemahaman generasi muda tentang konsep, aplikasi, dan dampak kecerdasan buatan. Selain itu, fokus pada penggunaan kecerdasan buatan yang bertanggung jawab dan etis menjadi bagian integral dari upaya ini, memastikan bahwa generasi muda tidak hanya menjadi pengguna yang mahir, tetapi juga paham akan implikasi etis yang terkait.
Dengan mendekati literasi AI secara holistik, PCIEERD menciptakan landasan yang kuat untuk menciptakan lingkungan di mana pemuda dapat berinovasi, berkolaborasi, dan mengembangkan solusi berbasis kecerdasan buatan yang berkelanjutan. Dengan demikian, lembaga ini berperan aktif dalam membentuk generasi yang memahami dan mengoptimalkan potensi teknologi AI untuk kebaikan bersama dan masa depan yang berkelanjutan.
Perjalanan Transformasi Teknologi Filipina
Engr Niñaliza mencoba untuk memvisualisasikan sebuah kerangka untuk PCIEERD guna menyelaraskan upaya dan sumber daya, sehingga dapat menciptakan keselarasan inovasi di bidang sains. Rencana ini bertujuan untuk menyederhanakan langkah inisitaif, mengurangi redundansi, dan mengoptimalkan alokasi sumber daya. Tentunya, strategi ini memanfaatkan keahlian kolektif setiap agensi DOST, memupuk kolaborasi untuk dampak yang lebih besar secara nasional.
Melalui visinya ini, Engr Niñaliza tidak hanya menginginkan penyelarasan internal di PCIEERD, tetapi juga integrasi yang erat dengan setiap agensi DOST. Ia meyakini bahwa keberhasilan tidak hanya dapat dicapai melalui keahlian individu, tetapi juga melalui kolaborasi yang kuat di tingkat nasional. Rencananya adalah dengan menghubungkan potensi unik masing-masing agensi demi menciptakan dampak yang signifikan dalam panorama inovasi nasional.
“Kita dapat mencapai lebih banyak dengan berkolaborasi, menggabungkan kekuatan dan keahlian kami,” katanya mantap. Strategi ini tidak hanya sebatas perencanaan, melainkan komitmen mendalam untuk menciptakan perubahan positif yang bersifat menyeluruh.
Pendekatan holistik Engr Niñaliza dalam menciptakan hubungan timbal balik antara berbagai sektor dapat memastikan bahwa setiap kemajuan di satu bidang memberikan dorongan bagi perkembangan di bidang lain. Ini adalah pendekatan yang melibatkan pengetahuan kolektif, membawa sains dan teknologi ke tingkat yang lebih tinggi melalui sinergi yang kuat.
Visi ini tidak hanya tentang penyelarasan sumber daya, tetapi juga penciptaan efek domino perubahan positif yang meluas. Engr Niñaliza memandang rencananya sebagai fondasi untuk kolaborasi lintas disiplin, menyingkirkan hambatan-hambatan yang mungkin menghambat inovasi. Dengan ini, dia bertujuan untuk menempatkan Filipina sebagai pusat inovasi sains dan teknologi yang berkembang di panggung global.
Impian Engr Niñaliza untuk DOST-PCIEERD adalah menciptakan konvergensi, kolaborasi, dan dampak bersama terhadap Filipina. Melalui perencanaan yang realistis dengan menggunakan integrasi teknologi, visi ini dapat mendorong bangsa ke masa depan. Impiannya tersebut menunjukkan bahwa DOST-PCIEERD tidak hanya fokus pada pencapaian singkat, tetapi pada warisan inovasi yang akan memperkaya Filipina untuk generasi mendatang.
Sebagai wanita pertama yang menjabat sebagai deputi direktur di PCIEERD, Engr Niñaliza melihat perannya sebagai bukti kemajuan lembaga dalam inklusivitas dan pengakuan prestasi berdasarkan jasa. Dengan 35 tahun pengabdian, perjalanannya mencerminkan komitmen pada kemajuan signifikan dalam sistem penelitian dan pengembangan.
Melalui perjalanan karirnya, Engr Niñaliza secara konsisten memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan pada pengembangan inovasi riset dan sains di Filipina. Pengalamannya menjadi pilar utama dalam membentuk evolusi penelitian dan pengembangan, membawa mereka ke garis depan kemajuan teknologi di negara ini.
Transformasi yang terjadi dalam bidang penelitian dan pengembangan di bawah kepemimpinannya tidak hanya memperluas cakrawala di berbagai sektor, tetapi juga menciptakan fondasi yang kuat untuk pertumbuhan industri, ketahanan energi, dan kemajuan teknologi secara masif. Langkah-langkah inovatif yang diambilnya telah memberikan dampak positif yang terlihat dalam upaya mencapai keunggulan teknologi di Filipina.
Engr Niñaliza bukan hanya pemimpin di ranah teknologi, tetapi juga sosok yang memahami betapa pentingnya kolaborasi dan integrasi ilmu pengetahuan. Inisiatifnya tidak hanya berkutat pada peningkatan efisiensi dan produktivitas, tetapi juga pada menciptakan ekosistem di mana ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi dapat berkembang harmonis, memberikan kontribusi pada kemajuan nasional.
Pada saat yang sama, perannya dalam membuka peluang bagi penelitian dan pengembangan yang inovatif memberikan landasan untuk menghadapi tantangan masa depan. Keberhasilan dalam memimpin perubahan ini adalah hasil dari dedikasi 35 tahunnya dan pemahamannya yang mendalam terhadap dinamika lapangan penelitian.
Komitmen PCIEERD terhadap inovasi dan kewirausahaan ditunjukkan oleh tujuan ambisius untuk mendanai 20 startup setiap tahun dengan anggaran khusus sebesar PHP5 juta (US$135,000). Inisiatif ini berhasil menyuntikkan vitalitas ke dalam ekosistem startup lokal, memupuk kemajuan teknologi, pertumbuhan ekonomi, serta berhasil dalam melakukan penciptaan lapangan kerja.
Selain itu, Engr Niñaliza menekankan bahwa inklusivitas harus menjadi fokus utama. Dengan program pemberdayaan perempuan dalam kewirausahaan, melalui inisiatif Women Helping Women, PCIEERD mengatasi tantangan yang dihadapi oleh pengusaha perempuan, memberikan dukungan, bimbingan, dan bantuan keuangan. Diversitas gender dirayakan di bidang STEM, meruntuhkan hambatan dan menginspirasi generasi berikutnya dari perempuan.
Komitmen PCIEERD melampaui dukungan keuangan, menciptakan peluang jaringan, program bimbingan, dan platform pertukaran pengetahuan. Dengan mengatasi disparitas gender dan mendukung keberagaman, PCIEERD memperkaya struktur inovasi dan kemajuan dalam masyarakat.
Saran yang diberikan oleh Engr Niñaliza kepada siapa pun yang bertujuan untuk sukses, tanpa memandang gender atau latar belakang, didasarkan pada keyakinan bahwa dedikasidalam pembelajaran dan pengembangan pribadi diperlukan untuk menggali potensi terbesar seseorang.
“Penting untuk menyelaraskan usaha Anda dengan kekuatan dan hasrat Anda, melakukan apa yang Anda lakukan dengan baik dan benar-benar memantik semangat Anda. Kesuksesan sering datang ketika kita berkomitmen untuk menyempurnakan keterampilan kita dan tetap terbuka terhadap pengetahuan baru,” katanya dengan yakin.
Engr Niñaliza telah melihat sendiri kekuatan transformatif dari menetapkan tujuan yang jelas dan bekerja keras menuju S&T, saat ia berkembang dari peran teknis menjadi deputi direktur wanita pertama DOST PCIEERD. Ini menekankan pentingnya memiliki arah yang jelas dan peta jalan untuk tujuan profesional dan pribadi.
Menurutnya, pembelajaran harus menjadi proses berkelanjutan yang tidak terbatas oleh usia atau tahap karir. Pengejaran pengetahuan dan peningkatan keterampilan harus konstan, baik dalam peran teknis maupun administratif. Individu yang mengadopsi pola pikir ini lebih baik mampu beradaptasi dengan tantangan yang berubah dan tetap relevan dalam bidang mereka masing-masing.
Engr Niñaliza memahami pentingnya mengenali kelelahan dan kebutuhan pemulihan berkala. Dalam mencapai kesuksesan, sangat penting untuk memperhatikan kesejahteraan diri dan mengenali kapan diperlukan istirahat. Pemulihan dari kelelahan memberikan kesegaran dan fokus yang baru, membentuk dasar untuk kesuksesan jangka panjang.
Pengalamannya mencerminkan filosofi mengejar keunggulan melalui keselarasan hasrat, pembelajaran berkelanjutan, dan ketangguhan.
“Dengan mempertahankan tujuan yang jelas, tetap berkomitmen untuk perbaikan, dan memahami pentingnya perawatan diri, individu dapat menjelajahi jalur unik mereka menuju kesuksesan, memberikan kontribusi dengan berarti pada bidang mereka, dan memberikan dampak yang langgeng pada perjalanan pribadi dan profesional mereka,” kata Engr Niñaliza dengan penuh semangat.
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is conducting the 40th Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Deep-Dive Training Programme from 4-8 December.
It is being conducted under the Ministry’s Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative, which aims to raise awareness about cybercrime and enhance the capabilities of CISOs and frontline IT personnel in government departments. Through it, the government ensures there are adequate safety measures in place to combat the increasing threat of cybercrimes.

The programme is held at the Indian Institute of Public Administration in New Delhi and is attended by 31 participants from Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and New Delhi.
The programme’s objectives include raising awareness, enhancing capacity, and empowering government departments with the necessary steps to establish a cyber-resilient ecosystem. It seeks to sensitise and orient participants on cyber safety and security, advancing the Digital India programme for the integrated delivery of diverse government services to citizens. The programme aims to provide comprehensive information and knowledge about cybersecurity, fostering awareness, building capacities, and enabling government departments to effectively manage their cyber hygiene, safety, and security.
Emphasising the significance of cybersecurity in the face of escalating cyber-attacks, MeitY Secretary, S. Krishnan discussed the vulnerabilities prevalent in the digital era. He highlighted the pivotal role played by CISO officials in formulating cybersecurity strategies for organisations, particularly for information security.
Krishnan said that it was important that CISOs should keep pace with technological advancements and encouraged CISO officers to adopt innovative and forward-thinking approaches in supporting the cybersecurity initiatives of their organisations. During his address, he acknowledged the Department of Telecommunication for its role in tackling challenges presented by emerging technologies such as 5G and 6G.
Officials including the Director General of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), S. N. Tripathi, and other officers from NeGD and IIPA attended the inaugural session of the programme. Since the initiative was launched in June 2018, NeGD has successfully organised 40 batches of CISO deep-dive training programmes, benefiting more than 1,523 CISOs and frontline IT officials.
Cybersecurity has been a top priority for the government given the increasing reliance on technology across all sectors of the economy. Last month, the Ministry of Finance spearheaded a comprehensive discourse to strategise against the burgeoning threats of cybercrime in the financial services sector, particularly the surge in online financial fraud incidents.
Stakeholders discussed the need for enhanced coordination among police, banks, and financial entities for real-time tracking and blocking of defrauded funds. They also put forth strategies to tackle the proliferation of mule accounts, augment response times to handle alerts on online financial frauds and establish regional/state-level nodal officers.
As OpenGov Asia reported, it was agreed that a central registry for merchant onboarding and KYC standardisation is required and the importance of whitelisting digital lending apps through stakeholder consultation was highlighted. Progress updates on implementing recommendations, such as setting up the Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) and the proposed legislation known as the ‘Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA) Act,’ were also on the agenda.
Key industry players presented their strategies for mitigating fraudulent activities. The State Bank of India (SBI) presented its Proactive Risk Monitoring (PRM) strategy, while representatives from companies dedicated to mobile banking shared their successful best practices.
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Organising Public Service Malls (MPP) in Indonesia represents an innovative approach to achieving more equitable and improved public services. Implementing MPP in Indonesia has significantly and positively impacted community public service performance. MPP integrates public services provided by ministries, agencies, provincial and municipal/regional governments, state-owned enterprises, regional-owned enterprises, and private entities, all in a unified location. This initiative aims to enhance the speed, convenience, accessibility, comfort, and security of services, ultimately contributing to global competitiveness and facilitating business operations in Indonesia.

The legal basis for establishing MPP is governed by the Regulation of the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform of the Republic of Indonesia Number 23 of 2017 regarding implementing Public Service Malls. This regulation is further strengthened by the Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 89 of 2021 on implementing Public Service Malls.
To reinforce and expand the MPP initiative in Indonesia, 39 regions are prepared to offer integrated, convenient, and fast services through Digital MPP. The national count of Digital MPP locations has now increased to 60 pilot projects. It is hoped that these selected regions will uphold their commitment to leveraging Digital MPP in the future.
The assistant Deputy for Public Service Digital Transformation at the Ministry of PANRB, Yanuar Ahmad, emphasised the serious oversight of Digital MPP implementation across various regions by the Minister of PANRB. The directives given are particularly stringent, especially for inactive regions. “Failure to commit to utilising Digital MPP may result in reevaluating their status as Digital MPP locations,” he asserted.
The selection of regions as Digital MPP locations involves a process where 115 regional leaders have proposed the utilisation of Digital MPP to the Ministry of PANRB. The selection process includes an assessment of the readiness for Digital MPP implementation, focusing on regions that have already planned the establishment of MPP.
Yanuar explained that in November 2023, 115 regional leaders submitted requests to utilise Digital MPP. The evaluation process considered several reference variables, such as Digital Population Identity (IKD) and the Human Resources Information System for Health (SISDMK). Additionally, the readiness for physical MPP construction was taken into account. Subsequently, 39 districts and cities were designated as new Digital MPP locations.
The selected regions include Soppeng District, Pasuruan City, Bantaeng District, Sawahlunto City, Purworejo District, Morowali District, Wonogiri District, Pemalang District, Banjarbaru City, Hulu Sungai Utara District, Palopo City, Way Kanan District, Banjar City, Bangli District, Muaro Jambi District, Temanggung District, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir District, Sabang City, Barito Utara District, Jombang District, and Kotawaringin Barat District.
Furthermore, there are Kapuas District, Cianjur District, Dharmasraya District, Hulu Sungai Tengah District, Tojo Una Una District, Lampung Timur District, Bintan District, Ponorogo District, Tegal City, Gowa District, Sukabumi City, Bangka Barat District, Pesisir Barat District, Tanggamus District, Morowali Utara District, Lampung Barat District, Banggai Laut District, and Jembrana District.
It is worth noting that the soft launch of the Digital MPP took place in June 2023 by Vice President KH Ma’ruf Amin, and it has been operational in 21 regions. During this event, Yanuar envisioned regions already implementing MPP could learn best practices and adopt new features of the Digital MPP platform.
“For regions that are not yet active, it is recommended to enhance and improve the performance of Digital MPP management promptly,” he added. The hybrid event also included a Digital MPP Technical Guidance. Siti Rafika Amalia Dina, the analyst for Public Complaints at the Ministry of PANRB, highlighted the significance of Digital MPP as an integrated digital service. Several key features of Digital MPP were outlined, including service application submission, service tracking, connection with service complaints, user service profiles, and notifications.
Integrating Digital MPP with Digital Population Identity (IKD) and the Human Resources Information System for Health (SISDMK) demonstrates a cohesive and efficient ecosystem. Additionally, the opportunity for regions without physical MPP to participate through Digital MPP reflects an inclusive and adaptable approach to public service solutions in the digital era.
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The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is spearheading key policies aimed at fostering digital transformation in a resolute effort to propel the Philippines towards becoming a “tech-ready” nation.
This commitment seeks to usher in socio-economic transformation within the medium term. At the core of this strategic initiative is the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, where digitalisation stands out as one of the six pivotal cross-cutting strategies crucial to achieving sustainable progress.
NEDA Secretary Arsenio M Balisacan underscores the imperative of bridging existing policy gaps that impede the nation’s effective preparation for a tech-ready future. Drawing from experience, he emphasises the need to streamline regulatory processes, creating an efficient framework that not only boosts economic growth but also enhances the overall well-being of Filipino citizens.
The key lies in leveraging technology to elevate efficiency and productivity, ensuring that the benefits of the digital revolution permeate all facets of Philippine society.
Fostering an enabling and competitive environment for emerging technologies is a focal point in NEDA’s agenda. Such policies, Secretary Arsenio contends, will attract investments, catalyse job creation, and pave the way for sustainable economic prosperity.
He stressed the importance of prioritising user privacy and data protection in the wake of rapid technological advancements. Secretary Arsenio advocates for a collaborative approach, urging joint efforts with public and private stakeholders in a comprehensive, whole-of-government, and whole-of-society strategy to achieve the desired end goals.
A significant stride in this pursuit is NEDA’s advocacy for the Open Access in Data Transmission Bill. This legislative initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in the Philippines by promoting the development of robust data transmission infrastructure.
Simultaneously, it seeks to eliminate barriers to competition in data transmission services, fostering a landscape of inclusivity and accessibility. The bill’s recent inclusion in the priority list of bills under the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) Common Legislative Agenda underscores its importance.
The bill’s primary focus is to enhance internet connectivity, accessibility, and inclusivity, acting as a catalyst for widespread digitalisation and innovation across the archipelago. NEDA’s collaboration with relevant government agencies, especially the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), is indicative of a concerted effort to refine and enhance the bill further.
Notably, the House of Representatives has already given its approval on the bill’s third reading, signalling positive momentum in the legislative process.
NEDA’s commitment to fostering a tech-ready environment not only exemplifies a dedication to digital transformation but also showcases a forward-thinking approach to addressing the evolving needs of the nation.
According to Secretary Arsenio, as the Philippines strides towards a digital future, NEDA’s vision and strategic initiatives set the stage for a tech-ready landscape that promises to empower citizens, drive economic growth, and position the nation as a key player in the global digital arena.
Becoming a tech-ready nation is a critical pursuit in the modern-day, influencing multifaceted aspects of economic, social, and national development. The significance lies in the capacity of technology to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and attract foreign investments, thereby contributing to sustained economic growth and bolstering a nation’s competitiveness on the global stage.
The NEDA Secretary added that technology-driven industries not only create job opportunities but also necessitate a skilled workforce, ensuring that citizens are equipped with the digital competencies required in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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The recent MSC Malaysia Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) 2023 witnessed the success of the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) with their pioneering creations, MAVIHUB and SMECollab. These innovations secured national acclaim, positioning themselves to represent Malaysian ingenuity at the imminent APICTA International competition in Hong Kong, China.
MAVIHUB and SMECollab, spearheaded by teams from APU, emerged victorious in the Industrial (Manufacturing) and Student (Tertiary) categories, respectively. These wins underscored APU’s standing as a leading hub for technological excellence and set the stage for its global prominence at the forthcoming APICTA competition.

MAVIHUB, led by Prof. Ir. Eur. Ing. Ts. Dr. Vinesh Thiruchelvam, Ir. Narendran Ramasenderan, and Mr. Krishna Ravinchandra, garnered attention with their innovative machine vision and deep learning solution, showcasing its potential to revolutionise manufacturing processes. Their debut victory at APICTA marked a milestone, emphasising their dedication to innovation and practical application.
“We showcased innovation in machine vision and robotic autonomy, demonstrating scalability and the potential impact of our project,” explained Ir. Narendran, representing MAVIHUB.
MAVIHUB is strategically charting its course for the international competition in Hong Kong. The team is meticulously evaluating whether to enhance their current project or embark on a new endeavour, aiming to align with the competition’s criteria and engage a broader audience.
Similarly, SMECollab, comprising Computer Science students specialising in Data Analytics, showcased their solution which addresses contemporary challenges faced by SMEs. Guided by mentors Prof. Vinesh and Georg Chmiel, their AI-based collaborative platform evolved through continuous refinement, culminating in their national accolade.
Participating in APICTA unveiled a realm of learning opportunities, exposing the teams to diverse perspectives and fostering their growth within the industrial and technological landscape. It catalysed their growth, enabling networking opportunities, skill development, and exposure to potential partnerships.
In another triumph for the university, Shah Faisal, an Electrical and Electronic Engineering student at APU, attained the Second Prize in the individual category of the esteemed IEM Student Research e-Poster Competition 2023, organised by the Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture Technical Division of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM).
The competition, themed around Sustainability and Integrated Engineering, drew participants from diverse educational backgrounds, engaging graduates, undergraduates, and community college students alike.

Challenging and multi-staged, the competition involved rigorous rounds where participants crafted comprehensive research posters elucidating problem statements, objectives, methodologies, results, and the potential impact on enhancing sustainability.
His winning research project, “Smart Health Monitoring System for Rural COVID-19 Patients”, project comprised three vital components:
Health Monitoring Device: Capturing a wide array of vital information such as body temperature, Blood Oxygen Levels (SPO2 levels), heart rate (BPM), room temperature, humidity levels, and Mental Health Index assessment.
Solar Charging Station: Employing dual-axis solar tracking technology for sustainability and independence from the conventional power grid.
Application: A platform displaying diverse vital readings to healthcare professionals and patients, featuring pre-diagnostic analysis and facilitating doctor-patient communication.
Reflecting on the intense competition that brought together Malaysia’s brightest minds, Shah Faisal expressed his excitement, stating, “I was thrilled to make it to the final round. Presenting and defending my research in front of the judges, followed by an extensive Q&A, was truly exhilarating.”
The triumphs of MAVIHUB, SMECollab and Shah Faisal are not only proof of APU’s technological prowess but also highlight Malaysia’s commitment to innovation on the global stage. Their journeys stand as a testament to the transformative power of innovation, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in the realm of technology.
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To enhance user experience and cater to evolving demands, the Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance has transformed its Latest Infographics, originally launched in 2020, into an innovative Interactive Data Visualisation platform. This major update, implemented in September 2023, marks a significant shift from static graphs to a more dynamic and user-oriented interface.
The earlier version, Latest Infographics, served its purpose by providing static graphs that allowed users to comprehend and analyse trade statistics datasets. However, it was inherently limited by its producer-oriented approach and constrained by the size of the graphs and web pages. In response to the growing need for more intuitive and user-friendly tools, the Customs Administration decided to reimagine the system.
The Interactive Data Visualisation platform introduces a plethora of features aimed at elevating the quality of service for users. Unlike its predecessor, this cutting-edge platform employs interactive design to enhance the function of displayed information. Despite simplifying the layout from 10 static graphs to three sets of interactive visualisations focusing on trade trends, commodities, and trade partners, the volume and depth of information available have significantly increased.
One of the standout features is the ability for users to actively participate in shaping the information they seek. By selecting a target commodity or trade partner, users can dynamically alter the visualisations, providing a personalised and focused exploration of the data.
The platform enables users to access detailed insights, such as the distribution of trade partners for a selected commodity or the composition of import-export goods for a specific trade partner. Navigating through time scales has also become more seamless, with users easily visualising data for a specific reference month within the last 25 months or 15 years.
The flexibility to switch between monthly and yearly time scales, coupled with the ability to hover over trend graphs, ensures that relevant graphs for the chosen reference period are simultaneously displayed. This interactive approach makes data exploration more intuitive and adaptable to individual user needs.
The beauty of the new “Interactive Data Visualisation” lies in its simplicity and direct manipulation. Users can now filter data elements, change reference periods, and access detailed information with ease, all through simple pointing and clicking. This not only streamlines the exploration process but also empowers users with the ability to print and download specific datasets based on their requirements.
According to the Customs Administration, the transition to Interactive Data Visualisation represents a paradigm shift in how trade statistics are presented and explored. The move towards a more user-centric approach not only acknowledges the evolving needs of users but also underscores the commitment to delivering a seamless and enriching experience.
As businesses and individuals engage with trade statistics more actively, this innovative platform is poised to become an indispensable tool in navigating the complex landscape of international trade data.
The Interactive Data Visualisation platform is pivotal for data exploration, offering enhanced user experience by enabling dynamic interaction. It ensures increased accessibility to complex datasets, allowing users to customise visualisations for actionable insights.
Real-time capabilities enhance decision-making with prompt responses to evolving trends. The platform’s flexibility adapts to diverse user preferences, providing a comprehensive understanding of datasets, including trade partner distributions and goods compositions.
Streamlining data exploration, empowering users through direct manipulation, and fostering collaboration contribute to improved decision-making. Efficient reporting and documentation features facilitate streamlined record-keeping and reporting processes, making it an indispensable tool in data analysis.
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Beijing hosted the Internet Philanthropy Symposium and the opening ceremony of the Digital Philanthropy Innovation Space, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at creating a digital public welfare ecosystem fostering strengthened cooperation and healthy development. This was a significant step towards fostering digital philanthropy and promoting Chinese-style modernisation.
Guided by the Cyberspace Administration of China, this endeavour seeks to explore the digital transformation of the public welfare sector and encourage widespread societal participation in the high-quality development of the cybersecurity and informatisation industry.
The China Internet Development Foundation forged strategic partnerships by signing cooperation agreements with key entities, a significant cooperation agreement was inked and focused on the operational aspects of the digital public welfare innovation space.
The symposium, orchestrated by the China Internet Development Foundation, saw the participation of 80 individuals, including representatives from relevant government departments, experts, scholars, Internet public welfare platforms, network information companies, and central media. This collective gathering underscored the collaborative spirit required to drive meaningful change in the digital philanthropy landscape.
According to the local government of Beijing, the Digital Philanthropy Innovation Space promises to be a catalyst for positive change in the public welfare sector, while the regulatory measures underscore the commitment to transparency and adherence to financial information service standards. Together, these initiatives signify a progressive step towards a more inclusive and technologically advanced era in philanthropy and financial information services.
Additionally, digital tools empower philanthropic organisations to enhance accessibility, leverage data-driven insights, and expand their global reach. Real-time impact tracking ensures transparency and accountability, while innovative fundraising methods diversify financial support.
The Digital Philanthropy Innovation Space’s remarkable adaptability to emerging trends stands as a testament to its dynamic nature, showcasing an unparalleled ability to navigate the swiftly evolving landscape of philanthropy.
This adaptability is complemented by the pivotal role the space plays in cultivating strategic partnerships and fostering collaborations that amplify the impact of philanthropic endeavours. Acting as a central hub for addressing the ever-evolving societal needs, it becomes a connection where innovative solutions are conceived and implemented to address complex challenges.
Beijing believes that the infusion of technological advancements doesn’t merely represent a modernisation of processes; rather, it signifies a profound shift in the way philanthropy is conceptualised and executed, with a heightened focus on creating enduring positive change in society.
In addition, the Cyberspace Administration of China took a significant step towards enhancing the quality of financial information services. In adherence to the “Financial Information Service Management Regulations” and the “Notice on Carrying out Domestic Financial Information Service Reporting Work,” the administration publicly released the names and registration numbers of the third batch of five financial information service institutions.
The importance of digitalisation in Financial Information Service Management Regulations lies in its ability to modernise and optimise financial processes. By leveraging technology, regulatory bodies and financial institutions can create a more secure, transparent, and adaptive financial ecosystem that meets the challenges of the digital age.
A noteworthy aspect of this disclosure is the emphasis on transparency. Financial information service institutions are now required to prominently display their registration numbers on services and products, linking users to the registration system website for verification.
However, it’s essential to recognise that this reporting is not a blanket endorsement of an institution’s service capabilities; rather, it confirms their compliance with regulations regarding the provision of financial information services.
The regulations stipulate those institutions must strictly adhere to the “Financial Information Service Management Regulations” and associated policies. Importantly, they are prohibited from engaging in various financial services, such as online lending, securities trading, securities investment consultation, and credit reporting, in violation of regulations under the guise of reporting.