PUTRAJAYA, 15 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Digital and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are exploring collaboration to strengthen digital skills among public sector employees through a proposed Government Blockchain Academy in Malaysia.
Digital Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Fabian Bigar led an engagement session with the UNDP Alternative Finance Lab in Putrajaya on 12 October 2026.
The UNDP delegation was headed by Edward Vrkić, the organisation’s Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam.
Discussions focused on the proposed establishment of the Government Blockchain Academy, a free training initiative designed to improve public sector officials’ understanding of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
The programme would focus on how emerging technologies could support public service innovation and strengthen government governance.
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Both parties also explored opportunities to expand participation to other ministries and government agencies, allowing more public sector personnel to develop relevant digital competencies.
The ministry highlighted the importance of talent development and institutional capacity-building in preparing government agencies to respond to rapid technological changes.
Strengthening these capabilities would help public sector organisations better understand emerging technologies and explore their potential applications in government operations and service delivery.
The proposed collaboration is aligned with Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030 aspirations, which seek to strengthen the country’s readiness to adopt artificial intelligence and improve public services.
Also present at the engagement session was Digital Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Digital Development) Ma. Sivanesan.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Digital, the engagement reflects ongoing efforts to explore international cooperation in digital talent development and strengthen technological capabilities across Malaysia’s public sector – The Capital Post
