NMRCP Research Symposium - Unlocking the Socio-Economic Value of the Digital Economy: Collaborating for Growth and Impact 28 November 2017 Cyberjaya AGENDA (Tentative) Ser. 1. 2.

Time DAY 1 (28 NOV 2017) 8.00 – 8.45 am 8.45 – 9.00 am

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Item Registration/Breakfast/Networking Opening Remarks Mr Toh Swee Hoe, Advisor, MCMC Academy Keynote 1 Envisioning Regulatory and Socio Economic Impact in The Digital Economy 

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9.40 – 10.20 am

Tan Sri Dr. Halim Shafie, MCMC Chairman Keynote 2: Integrating Sustainability and the Digital Economy, considerations in shaping a research agenda. 

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10.20 – 10.30 am 10.30 am – 11.40 am (1 hour 10 minutes)

How and why Government drives the Digital Economy o Correlation between Digital Economy and social betterment o Components of the enabling environment MCMC regulatory work related to digital platforms and digital inclusion Innovating the Regulatory framework via Whole-ofGovernment Approach and Sector Collaboration

Sustainability pillars and relevance to the Digital Economy o improving people’s quality of life; o fostering equitable growth; and o protecting the environment o Concept of Digital Value to Society (DVS) espoused by the Work Economy Forum (WEF) The Malaysian Context o The Future of Work  Implications to Academia and Training  challenges of creating a sustainable workforce for the Digital Economy o Addressing barriers and achieving inclusionary participation of the Digital Economy o Planning for sustainability o Case studies

Professor Datuk Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim, Fellow, Tan Sri Omar Centre for STI Policy And Strategic Studies, UCSI University Break Session 1: Understanding the societal implications of communications, internet and social media (Part 1)  Characteristic of physical and virtual well-being  Media literacies for participation in the digital economy  Recommendation towards institutional blueprints and frameworks

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11.40 – 12.50 pm (1 Hour 10 minutes)

Item Moderator: Prof. Dr. Mohammed Zin Nordin, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Moderated session with discussions on important ongoing or completed findings and moving forward recommendations or action items i. Associate Professor Dr. Ke Guek Nee, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia o An Intervention Programme for Excessive Internet Users: A Practical Manual for Adolescents and o A Framework for Cyber Wellness Centre: Preventive Intervention Programmes for Problematic Internet Behaviours ii. Dr. Moniza Waheed, Universiti Putra Malaysia o Klik Dengan Bijak (Click Wisely): Safeguarding Youths in the Digital Age iii. Professor Dr. Shanti Balraj, Universiti Sains Malaysia o Cultivating Productive Practices Among Young People in Malaysia and o Developing a Media Literacy Measurement Framework for Malaysian Young People. How Media Literate is the Young Population in Malaysia? 20 minutes Questions and Answers Session 2: Understanding the societal implications of communications, internet and social media (Part 2)  Basic Assumption – beliefs, values and societal constructs  The impact of technology, social networks on perceptions, collective identity and consciousness  Implications and Opportunities for the Digital Economy Moderator: Puan Eneng Faridah Iskandar, Advocacy and Outreach Division Moderated session with important ongoing or completed findings and moving forward recommendations or action items i. Dr. Muhaimin Sulam, Universiti Teknologi Petronas o The New Media and the Consciousness of History in Malaysia: Ideas on National History and Other Histories ii. Dr. Noorizah Mohd. Noor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia o The Impact of Social Networking (SN) Apps on Malaysian Secondary School Students iii. Dr. Aznan Zuhid, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia o Behaviour in social media use from Maqasid alShari‘ah perspective, values and religiosity among Muslim students in Malaysia iv. Associate Professor Dr. Sarjit Singh Gill, Universiti Putra Malaysia o Developing a Model of ICT Adoption and its Impacts on Cultural Identity amongst the Native People in Sabah 20 minutes Questions and Answers

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Time 12.50 – 2.30 pm (1 hour 40 minutes) 2.30 pm – 3.40 pm (1 hour 10 minutes)

Item Lunch/Networking Session 3: Exploring the digital divide for groups on the periphery  Digital inclusion participation gaps  Case Studies of inclusion Moderator: Associate Professor Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim Safawi bin Mohammad Zain, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. Moderated session with important ongoing or completed findings and moving forward recommendations or action items i.

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3.40 – 5.00 pm (1 hour 20 minutes)

Associate Professor Dr. Yap Kian Meng, Sunway University o Touch it and Feel it? Modelling of 3D Haptic-Audio Virtual Objects to Counter Internet Browsing Limitations for Visually Impaired People Professor Datin Dr. Junaidah Hashim, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia o Internet and Persons with Disabilities: Implication towards Digital Inclusion Policy Professor Kiranjit Kaur, Universiti Teknologi MARA o Digital Inclusion of Marginalised Communities Including Senior Citizens and an Audit of Pusat Internet 1Malaysia Dr. Normalini Md Kassim, Universiti Sains Malaysia o Impact of MCMC’s Smart Community Initiatives

20 minutes Questions and Answers Session 4: Towards an Innovation Economy: Regulatory Strategies and Drivers. Moderator: En Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin, MCMC Discussants (To be confirmed):  Raja Segaran, Head of Consulting and Projects, Corporate Strategy MDEC  Grab (to be confirmed)  Telenor (to be confimed)  Google (to be confirmed) Discussion Parameters i. What are the conditions for conducive to promoting and sustaining an innovation economy? o Planning for an integrative approach to spur innovation o Regulatory and collaborative approaches o Challenge-based approach - Addressing societal issues for transformational impact on community life, cultural experiences, future society and the economy ii. Collaborating for Growth and Impact o How would ICT significantly help rural populations to participate more actively in the digital economy? o Success stories/case studies  In this context, what are the successful social enterprises that have married philanthropy and proven business approaches?

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Item How can ICT boost entrepreneurial solutions to rural poverty? iii. Ensuring Sustainable approaches o Integrating sustainability in initiatives o Social performance measurement - ensuring social performance data collection is accurate, representative, and useful for decision-making purposes. o The role of action research in contributing to collaborative outcomes  Adding value through multiple stakeholder engagement and participation  Integrating post research outcomes and collaborations within an action research design. o Implications for research contribution and alignment to national policy objectives. 15 minutes Questions and Answers Evening tea and adjournment 

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