INITIAL THOUGHT

"Employees need to start preparing themselves by having the right workplace skills, essential for the future of work_tech skills, flexibility & adaptability, data literacy, critical thinking and innovative are amongst the most cited skills required."

"The defence industry is segregated from the broader national industrial base… There is a need to recognise the value of including it into the broader industrial base where we could take advantage of existing commercial systems and emerging technologies."

"While the pandemic could be temporary, some of the changes it has instigated will be permanent. At MIGHT, we believe organisations should evaluate existing processes and take advantage of new opportunities this crisis brings. Adapting to the new normal will involve identifying what is new and what will discontinue."

"It goes without saying that the future of development cooperation will be significantly impacted by the current pandemic crisis."

"Are we able to do better now? In the era of big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence, some say we are better equipped to predict what’s coming in the future. But I do believe that more data doesn’t always equal better predictions."

"...what scenarios will develop, what will be the new priorities as well as insights into issues, challenges and drivers of the future. What will be the future fabric of society?"

"Mobility reflects advancement of civilisation; contributing significantly to the economy, shaping political dynamics, mapping urban demographics and inculcating values."

"Keeping up with high-tech improvements might be a challenge—any new development takes money and some of our competitors are working hard to elevate their position. We are not running in this race alone."

"There is a need to ensure the right value system is continuously present to ensure that whatever technology development takes hold, it is for the benefit of mankind and serves the purpose as it is intended to be."

by | Rushdi Abdul Rahim | rushdi@might.org.my In 2015, MIGHT* published a list of risks and vulnerabilities that would impact the Malaysian public service between 2015 to 2025. The list was created…