02 Apr 2018
JASS smart application from TM one set to empower Johor 4.0 initiatives
New digital platform for Bangsa Johor towards achieving the State’s aspiration of ‘Membina Dekad Baharu’
TM ONE, the enterprise and public sector business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) Group, today officially unveiled Johor Application Solution and Services Hub (JASS) smart application towards realising the State Government’s Johor 4.0 initiatives. The unveiling of the smart application took place at the Johor 4.0: Digitalising Bangsa Johor launch event held at the Indoor Arena, EduCity Sports Complex, Nusajaya, Johor.
The launching ceremony of Johor 4.0 and unveiling of JASS was graced by YAB Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Chief Minister of Johor. Also present were YB Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Tun Said Keruak, Minister of Communication and Multimedia, Azizi A Hadi, Executive Vice President / Chief Executive Officer, TM ONE and Ahmad Nasri Mohamed, State Vice President, TM Johor.
Johor 4.0 is the State Government’s initiative to position Johor as the southern economic powerhouse. It is set to spearhead its digital economy through digitalisation of the State Government and services it offers, as well as the citizens of Johor.
TM, through TM ONE, and Digital Johor Sdn Bhd (DJSB) a State-based company, have collaborated to develop the JASS smart application hub which is set to empower Johor 4.0 initiatives via eight (8) strategic thrusts of Digitalising Bangsa Johor encompassing:
• Intelligent Johor – Data Driven Digital Economy
• Integrated Intelligent Digital Network & Mobility Infrastructure,
• Unified Service Delivery Platform to Rakyat & Tourists,
• Trusted & Efficient State Government seen by Private Sector & Rakyat,
• Digital Johor Lifestyle – Digital-on-Things (IoT & 4th Industrial Revolution – 4IR),
• Digital Johor Halal Hub,
• Digital Johor Agropolitan, and
• Digital Johor Innovation X-Celerator.
Commenting on the latest collaboration, Azizi A Hadi said, “We are indeed very pleased with the introduction of the JASS application hub as a single platform for the citizens of Johor to look for essential applications to support the digital lifestyle. As the only enabler for businesses and public sector to realise full potential of digital opportunities, this collaboration also provides the opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities and expertise to deliver customised and innovative product and services that are well suited for our customer’s journey towards their digital transformation.”
With JASS, the communities in Johor will be able to easily access mobile applications that will enhance their lives from a single hub, true to TM’s promise of “Life Made Easier”. It will serve as a platform to enable a digitalised lifestyle, as well as to accelerate the dissemination of information, new services and initiatives for the rakyat of Johor. As a start, JASS features five (5) key categories encompassing utilities, local services, federal services, transportation and finance services. Several other categories and features will be added in stages to enable the rakyat of Johor fully embrace a digital lifestyle.
“This collaboration does not only reflect TM’s support in making Johor a data-driven state to accelerate its economic growth towards becoming a regional and global business hub. It is also a testament to our commitment, through TM ONE, to empower our clients with customised value-based innovative digital solutions to make Johor a developed state and enrich the lives of Rakyat Johor, in line with our vision of, “Making Life and Business Easier, for a better Malaysia”,” added Azizi.
Following the recent announcement of TM as the strategic partner for the nation’s Digital Education Transformation Initiative, Johor 4.0 initiative also includes transforming the landscape of Johor education system and improves the digital experience for students and teachers, in line with Digital Johor Aspiration and National Education Blueprint. To portray its role under the Digital Education Transformation, TM ONE also features a preview on the four (4) pillars of Smart Connectivity, Smart Living, Smart Learning and Smart Community at the event, showcasing the digital experience encompassing high speed broadband connectivity, interactive smartboard, smart devices, as well as the methodology of teaching and learning the 21st century way.
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