Facebook Malaysia today celebrated the opening of its new expanded office space in Kuala Lumpur and announced new investments in local programes and partnerships to support business growth and community building.
Fast Forward Together is a strategic long-term initiative by Facebook to support Malaysia’s on-going efforts to progress in its digital focused economic development path.
As part of this commitment Facebook Malaysia will be focusing on programmes to help Malaysian businesses grow and transform both at home and abroad; enabling improved internet connectivity; and supporting community building efforts.
“The opening of Facebook Malaysia’s new expanded office in Malaysia reaffirms the nation’s commitment to ensure that our people are communicating and staying connected.
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“In building a new Malaysia, we are on a mission to build, rebuild and reinforce our position as a nation of strength, integrity and commerce where prosperity is shared and growth is accelerated.
“We are committed to working with companies like Facebook to move forward our digital economy and help Malaysian businesses grow into global brands and to also continue to build a safe online environment for all people.
“I believe that Facebook Malaysia’s Fast Forward Together initiative will help support Malaysia’s efforts to progress in its digital economic development path,” said the PM, Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad who officiated the opening of the new expanded Facebook Malaysia office.
Also present were key Government leaders; Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Malaysia and Tuan Al-Ishsal Ishak, Chairman of The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
“Facebook has been helping people to stay connected, sharing moments that matter to them, while building a base for businesses who want to go global in a strategic and cost effective manner.
“Social media platforms such as Facebook are important in connecting businesses, consumers and communities so that we can create a more connected world.
“This is a step forward in the work that is being done at the governmental level with private and public sector to grow and contribute towards a more vibrant national economy,” said Gobind.
“Malaysia is an important country to Facebook, contributing to our continued growth in Asia Pacific, where we see over 23 million Malaysians on our platform every month, connecting with family, friends, businesses, and communities.
“The country’s economy is in the midst of a societal and digital transformation, coupled with a tremendous push for industrial growth, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship.
“It is exciting to be a part of this, and we are investing in our partners, programmes, opportunities and people that are helping us create a positive impact in their communities,” said Nicole Tan, Country Director of Facebook Malaysia.
Facebook at the event, reaffirmed that it is committed to helping fast forward the country’s digital transformation through a three pronged effort:
Helping Malaysian businesses grow and transform both at home and abroad through digital skills building: Whether it’s small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or large conglomerates, there is still a strong entrepreneurial spirit driving business growth through traditional commerce channels.
Yetunde Adegoke (Marketing Magazine)
