Bridging the Digital Divide in Malaysia: An Empirical Analysis of Technological Transformation and Implications for E-development

Genus, Audley; Nor, Mohd Ali Mohamad

doi:10.1080/13602380601010573

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“…There remains a marked disparity in the usage of information technology between urban and rural areas in Malaysia (Genius and Mohamad-Nor, 2007). The possible reason underlying this fact is the availability of more highly competent IT professionals in city councils relative to municipal councils, and in municipal councils relative to district councils.…”

Section: Malaysian Local Government Internetmentioning

confidence: 99%

Malaysian local government internet sustainability reporting

Joseph

Pilcher

Taplin

2014

Pacific Accounting Review

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Purpose – This study aims to examine determinants of the extent of sustainability reporting on Malaysian local council web sites using a disclosure index within an institutional theory framework. Design/methodology/approach – Adopting a simplified disclosure index to measure the extent of sustainability reporting, the unit of analysis for this research is Malaysian local council web sites. To reduce any subjectivity, the disclosure index is unweighted and consists of 57 items. Findings – Several findings were apparent including size, Local Agenda (LA) 21 and public sector award all being found to be significant predictors of disclosure. Overall, the findings indicate the presence of institutional isomorphism – particularly coercive pressure – in explaining the extent of sustainability reporting on web sites. Research limitations/implications – The research has multiple implications as it provides insights into web site sustainability reporting in a developing country. It also adds support to institutional isomorphism as a valid theoretical framework within this context. Based on there being no mandatory requirement for local authorities to produce annual reports, one limitation is that this paper assumes that the web sites of local authorities are the primary medium for communicating sustainability information. Practical implications – One of the most significant practical implications relates to LA 21 which has a significant impact on sustainability disclosure on Malaysian local council web sites. With 113 countries in total implementing LA 21 to some degree (ICLEI), Malaysia's recognition as a key (developing country) player in advancing sustainable development should be acknowledged. Originality/value – With an apparent lack of web site sustainability reporting research in developing country public sector organisations, this study is unique in that it appears to be the first research conducted in Malaysia analysing sustainability web site reporting using a disclosure index in a local government setting – all within an institutional theory framework. Not only can the disclosure index be used as a tool for future public sector corporate social responsibility related research, but the “new” disclosure instrument provides insights into the extent of sustainability reporting in local authorities.

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Section: Malaysian Local Government Internetmentioning

confidence: 99%

Malaysian local government internet sustainability reporting

Joseph

Pilcher

Taplin

2014

Pacific Accounting Review

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“…In terms of the adoption and utilisation of ICTs, there is a significant gap between developed and developing countries. The phenomenon also occurs within countries, such as between urban and rural areas (Genus & Ali, 2007;Reuben et al, 2020). This disparity can be explained partly by the uneven development of digital information infrastructure as well as of applications of these technologies (Wang et al, 2021).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bridging the Digital Divide: Innovation Policy and Implementation in Malaysia

Ayob¹,

Aziz²,

Ayob³

2022

IJARBSS

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Digital innovation is now the primary economic driver. In the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT), digital skills are becoming increasingly important. A paradigm shift from manufacturing to the digital economy brings opportunities and challenges to Malaysia. To prepare society and the workforce for this shift, Malaysia must put in place appropriate policies to enhance productivity and economic growth. However, if the digital divide remains widespread in the country, all of these digital development agendas will be viewed as mere rhetorical statements. In the face of such challenges, the government has already committed significant effort to promoting digital skills through a number of initiatives. However, it appears that the pace of the effort is still slow. Hence, the purpose of this concept paper is to examine the efforts and implementation of digital development in Malaysia as well as the digital divide that exists within the country. In light of the discussion generated by this concept paper, it is recommended that additional research be conducted into the most effective means of closing the digital divide in the country.

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“…(Mistry, 2014) adds that the role of government can also bridge the digital divide by the implementation of government policies and initiatives. This idea was triggered by the digital divide, which drives the demands for ICT innovation and diffusion (Genus & Nor, 2007); (Kaba & Said, 2015); (Srinuan, Srinuan, & Bohlin, 2012). Furthermore, the digital divide also prompts the government to issue regulations that can help create a business climate needed to increase the growth of domestic, industrial, and service businesses.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Government Role through ICT for Economic Growth

Siregar

Prihandini²,

Setyadi³

et al. 2022

JIEB

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- The economic growth processes and their acceleration have become essential factors in solving social and economic problems. Innovation-driven Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is believed to be the driver of economic growth. However, ICT raises the digital divide problem, which weakens the influence of ICT on economic growth. This study aims to develop a model that can explain the role of government as a factor that strengthens the influence of ICT on economic growth. The model is formulated using data from 114 countries listed in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2019. The study results prove that the digital divide is a factor that weakens the influence of ICT on economic growth and the role of government as a factor that strengthens the influence of ICT development on economic growth. This study recommends that innovations for ICT development provide options for countries that find it challenging to invest in ICT development, especially for 4.0 or 5.0 technological innovations. Nevertheless, human resource development is used to realize innovations in ICT development.

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Bridging the Digital Divide in Malaysia: An Empirical Analysis of Technological Transformation and Implications for E-development

Cited by 11 publications

References 21 publications

Malaysian local government internet sustainability reporting

Malaysian local government internet sustainability reporting

Bridging the Digital Divide: Innovation Policy and Implementation in Malaysia

A Government Role through ICT for Economic Growth

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