TECH Dome Penang has taken another step forward by introducing Digital Innovation Network (DIN) to inspire students and the public to the possibilities of digital technology and economy.
State Public Works, Utilities and Flood Mitigation Committee chairman
Zairil Khir Johari said the mission of DIN was to train and expose students (pre-school to university) on the application of digital technologies, provide the digital tools towards purposeful innovation and point the way to digital entrepreneurship.
“This initiative is aligned with the state government’s plan to set up a unit called Digital Penang to spearhead the growth of state’s digital initiatives through the Digital Transformation Plan.
“Being the home of over 300 multinational companies and earning the title of the ‘Silicon Valley of the East’, Penang has been the leader in Malaysia in high technology manufacturing.
“With that, we seek to lead in the country’s transition to the digital economy too,” Zairil said before launching the network at Komtar on Dec 7.
Zairil commended local and international companies for supporting the network.
“This private-public partnership will provide more avenue in digital education, events and funds,” he added.
Also present were Tech Dome Penang chief executive officer Dr Khong Yoon Loong and Pulau Tikus assemblyman Chris Lee Chun Kit, who is also the Penang Tech Centre Berhad board member.
Khong said Tech Dome Penang aimed to spearhead digital technology movements locally by leveraging on the innovative technology empowered by partners within the DIN.
“We are looking to grow this network to allow the public to gain access to many different
opportunities in learning, innovation and entrepreneurship in areas such as robotics, drone, artificial intelligence, apps development, 3D innovation, digital electronics and equipment, computer graphics and VR businesses, facial recognition, wireless technologies and IOT among others,” Khong said.
The function also witnessed the MOU signing between Tech Dome Penang and Lithan Academy and various sharing sessions by Microlink Solutions Bhd (Towards a Smart Digital Nation), Lithan Education (Disruption in Digital Education), Community Digital Academy (Redefining STEM for Digital Natives, Hong Leong Bank (Cash Management Solution) and others.
Story by Danny Ooi
Pix courtesy of Tech Dome Penang