KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) chairman Datuk Dr Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff has resigned from his position. Rais, who has been in the news recently over his remarks about Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, did not give any specific reason for his resignation in his statement. He said his journey in MDEC has been very intense and enriching, particularly as it is a critical agency that spearheads and drives the digital economy of the nation. Listening to various stakeholders, particularly the industry and the people, in charting out the digital economy for the many. Rais has been lambasted by shipping associations for his disparaging remarks about Wee on the cabotage issue on Sept 30.

Source: The Edge Markets October 06, 2021 09:22 UTC