MyDigital Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have joined hands to make sure every Malaysian can take part in the country’s digital growth. Together, they are launching the Digital Inclusivity Index Malaysia (DIIM) — also known as Indeks Keterangkuman Digital Malaysia — to promote equal access to digital tools and opportunities.
The partnership was made official during a signing ceremony attended by Adrian Marcellus, CEO of MyDigital Corporation, and Edward Vrkić, UNDP’s representative for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam, along with other members from both organisations.
This collaboration shows both sides’ strong commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring that everyone — regardless of background or location can benefit from Malaysia’s digital progress. Using data and global best practices, the partnership aims to make digital transformation inclusive, sustainable, and focused on people’s needs, aligning with Malaysia’s vision to become a top digital nation by 2030.
MyDigital Corporation said the agreement is a major milestone in building a fair and accessible digital economy. Through this effort, both organisations will strengthen the DIIM framework, making it a reliable, data-based tool to measure and reduce the digital gap across the country.
The Digital Inclusivity Index Malaysia (DIIM) is one of MyDigital’s main projects focused on promoting fair and equal access to digital opportunities for everyone in the country. It helps track how well different groups in society are able to benefit from Malaysia’s growing digital economy.
The initiative looks at many important areas — not just internet access and connectivity, but also affordability, digital skills, talent development, government policies, and technology use across businesses and communities. By measuring these factors, DIIM aims to build a truly inclusive and sustainable digital future for all Malaysians.
“At the heart of this mission is a deep belief that digital transformation must be inclusive. Progress is meaningful only if it reaches every Malaysian — from urban centres to rural villages, from large enterprises to small entrepreneurs, from students to seniors. The DIIM is designed to measure the true state of digital inclusion in the country,” said Marcellus.
“Through this collaboration with UNDP, we hope to leverage international expertise and global best practices to strengthen DIIM and explore other potential collaborations. This partnership reflects our shared conviction that inclusive digital transformation is essential for a sustainable, future-ready Malaysia,” he added.
“Today’s gathering is more than a ceremonial occasion; it reflects our shared conviction that inclusive digital transformation is essential for a sustainable, future-ready Malaysia. Through the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, we hope to deepen our collaboration with UNDP — combining MyDigital Corporation’s national mandate and local insights with UNDP’s global knowledge and policy expertise,” he said.
Agreeing with Marcellus on the need for digital inclusion, Vrkić said, “It is not only essential in itself but also a pathway to something much greater — improving the lives of all Malaysians. By identifying digital gaps and working together to close them, we can meaningfully enhance people’s well-being. I dare say that if we get this right — and I believe we will — this partnership will stand as a model of effective collaboration.”
“UNDP is very proud to work alongside the Government of Malaysia. Within the UNDP system, Malaysia is often regarded as a jewel in the crown, reflecting a strong partnership that has spanned more than 60 years. Malaysia has consistently been at the forefront of community development, industrialisation, social policy, and climate action,” he added.
During the signing ceremony, MyDigital Corporation and UNDP discussed new ways they could work together in the future. They explored ideas on how technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), is changing rapidly and how it can be used to help society.
One of the key topics discussed was the importance of using AI responsibly and ethically. Both organisations agreed that ethical AI is essential to make sure technology benefits everyone and does not create new inequalities.
They also talked about how AI and digital inclusion can work together to support Malaysia’s digital goals. By combining these efforts, the country can create opportunities that improve people’s lives and well-being across all communities.
This partnership highlights MyDigital Corporation’s role as the main agency leading and monitoring Malaysia’s digital economy initiatives. These efforts are part of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint and the National 4IR Policy, which focus on creating an inclusive and sustainable digital future for the nation.
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