LOCAL ICT ARTICLES : Cambodia looks to Malaysia on ICT development

KUALA LUMPUR: Cambodia is keen to learn from Malaysia in the fields of cyberlaw, cybersecurity, e-commerce and e-government.

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sok An said this when he met with Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili in Phnom Penh yesterday.

According to a statement issued by Dr Ongkili’s office yesterday, Cambodia, which joined Asean in 1999, is seen as new to ICT development, and the country holds high regards for Malaysia in this area.

“The country looks forward to gaining benefits from its Asean membership and working with its neighbours,” it said.

Dr Ongkili was in Phnom Penh, leading a week-long specialised ICT trade mission to Indochina which also covers Hanoi (Vietnam) and Vientiane (Laos).

While in Phnom Penh, Dr Ongkili also met Cambodian Commerce Minister Cham Prasidh.

Malaysia was Cambodia’s top investor and trade partner in the early 1990s before the economic crisis hit the region.

 — Bernama