Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) did the nation proud by being honored with the World Customs Organization (WCO) Certificate of Merit award at the 38th International Customs Day (ICD) 2020 celebration held recently in Selangor.
The WCO award was conferred to MDEC, representing the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD), for rendering exceptional service to the international Customs community. It is a recognition of MDEC’s collaboration with the RMCD to digitalise trade facilitation in Malaysia.
The WCO Certificate of Merit was presented to MDEC, represented by its Chief Operating Officer, Dato’ Ng Wan Peng, by the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dato’ Wira Ir. Haji Amiruddin Hamzah accompanied by the Director General of RMCD, Dato’ Seri Paddy bin Abd Halim.
“This WCO Certificate of Merit award marks a significant milestone for MDEC on our initiative to enable digital transformation and adoption. eCommerce has become an important part of international trade. The adoption and growth of eCommerce are creating vast opportunities for local companies and SMEs to tap into global demand in cross-border trade. With high volumes of small parcels and buyers’ expectations for quick fulfillment in cross-border eCommerce, Customs authorities around the world need to enhance efficiency in trade facilitation while performing their enforcement responsibilities. MDEC is fully committed to collaborating with RMCD in its trade facilitation digitalisation journey to ensure speed and efficiency in border clearance.”
Dato’ Ng Wan Peng, Chief Operating Officer, MDEC
MDEC remains steadfast to capitalise on the exponential growth of the digital economy and cross-border eCommerce by facilitating digital cross-border trade. This initiative seeks to elevate Malaysia as an investment destination for regional eCommerce fulfillment hubs subsequently turning the cross-border eCommerce industry into an engine of growth towards a future of shared prosperity.
The WCO Certificate of Merit is awarded to eight public and private sector organisations, including MDEC, for their involvement and contribution in driving economic growth and preserving national security, in conjunction with the 38th ICD 2020 celebration.
