DELL Technologies pledges to work with the Penang government to develop the state to be one of the key technology hubs.
Its Asia Pacific & Japan and Global Digital Cities president Amit Midha shared his input on how Penang could propel forward in the coming years, especially with the rising need for digitalisation.
“We look forward to collaborating with the state to lift Penang to greater heights as digitalisation is the future now.
“We can attract numerous talents from abroad to Penang, especially with the ongoing Ukraine-Russia tensions.
“We can rope in their talents to a safer place, which Penang can offer.
“Penang’s security and its environment can be a catalyst to attract talents here.
“I love Penang and it is one of the best places to live in,” he said after paying a courtesy call on Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow in Komtar today.
Amit also congratulated the state for celebrating its 50th anniversary of the industrialisation journey.
“Penang has played an important role in terms of the technology ecosystem, and we hope to see more remarkable feats can be achieved in the future,” he said.
During the 20-minute session, Amit, Dell Malaysia managing director Pang Yee Beng, Dell Technologies Medium Business Malaysia and Singapore general manager Teoh Ean Na and Dell HR generalist Maruthiah Muniandy exchanged their respective views on the state’s outlook with Chow and InvestPenang chief executive officer Datuk Loo Lee Lian.
Pang echoed with Amit on the importance of bringing talents into the state.
“We can work with the state as Penang has a lot to offer,” he said.
Chow expressed his appreciation for the views that were brought up and said that the state could facilitate and create a better ecosystem.
Loo also said that the state was supportive of digitalisation while stressing that Penang is a liveable place.
Story by Edmund Lee
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