Global Outlook | Malaysia-China Cooperation Helps Malaysia Bridge the Digital Divide

Xinhua News Agency, Kuala Lumpur, January 13 (Reporter Wang Jiawei) - Justina Joseph Jayaraj, a scholar from the University of Technology, Malaysia, recently wrote an article in Malaysia's "The Star" newspaper, pointing out that by deepening cooperation with China in the fields of digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), Malaysia has not only introduced advanced technologies but also taken a crucial step in building an inclusive digital economy and bridging the domestic digital development gap. The article's abstract is as follows:

Technology access has become a key to inclusivity and economic governance in modern society. Malaysia still faces the challenge of uneven distribution of digital technology: remote areas lack high-speed networks, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still lag behind in the application of cloud computing, AI, and data analysis.

China stands at the forefront of global digital innovation, leading in areas such as 5G deployment, fiber optic coverage, and quantum computing. By collaborating with China, Malaysia is transitioning from being a "user" of technology to becoming a "co-developer".

2025 marks an important milestone in digital cooperation between Malaysia and China. In April last year, the two countries signed cooperation documents in the fields of digital economy and AI, pledging to engage in comprehensive cooperation in areas such as policy coordination, regulatory alignment, industrial digital transformation, and talent cultivation.

China has become an important partner for Malaysia in areas such as infrastructure investment and AI cooperation. Bilateral cooperation will strengthen Malaysia's digital economy development foundation and support its transformation towards a more interconnected and inclusive economy. (End)