To become one of the leading countries in the world for the global information and communication technology (ICT) industry, the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) was officially launched on 1 November 1996. MSC covers an area measuring 15km by 50km, stretching from the Petronas Twin Towers to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang. MSC also includes the towns of Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.
MSC has been developed into a high-growth center where world-renowned companies, together with Malaysian corporations in the information, multimedia, and communication industry, operate. The area is designated to be a multimedia catalyst center for ICT-related services and products for Southeast Asia and the world markets.
MDC-to ensure success
To ensure the success of MSC, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) was founded. The current CEO of MDEC, Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, appointed in 2021, is focused on ensuring success not only for MSC but also for the companies operating in this global flagship of the ICT industry.
“Cyber Cities”
MSC has also designated additional areas to be granted Cyber City status, including the Bayan Lepas free trade zone in Pulau Pinang, known as Penang Cybercity 1, and the Kulim High Tech Park in Kedah.
Rotary Clubs with a royal flair
To visit a Rotary Club in Kuala Lumpur always gives you that little extra. Here you find the only Rotary Club in the world with Royal status, which is also the oldest Rotary Club in Southeast Asia. The club became the Provisional Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur (RCKL) on 20 July 1928. Seventy years later, on 21 October 1997, Rotary International approved a name change of RCKL to The Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur DiRaja when the Sultan of Selangor conferred royal status on the club in recognition of the service RCKL has given to the community.
The other two clubs in Kuala Lumpur also have a royal flair as they hold their meetings in a building with a royal name: The Royal Selangor Club.
Kuala Lumpur DiRaja
Wednesday – 1 pm
Hotel Shangri-la
Kuala Lumpur North (Rotary Club of Gombak)
Wednesday – 6.30 pm
Royal Selangor Club
Kuala Lumpur West
Friday – 6.30 pm
Royal Selangor Club