Minister of Digital

Minister of Digital
Menteri Digital
since 12 December 2023 (2023-12-12)
Ministry of Digital
StyleYang Berhormat Menteri
(The Honourable Minister)
AbbreviationKDM
Member ofCabinet of Malaysia
Reports toParliament of Malaysia
SeatPutrajaya
AppointerYang di-Pertuan Agong on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Malaysia
Formation1955 (1955)
First holderOng Yoke Lin
(Minister of Communications, Telecommunications and Posts)
DeputyWilson Ugak Kumbong
Websitewww.digital.gov.my

The Minister of Digital in Malaysia has been Gobind Singh Deo since 12 December 2023. The minister is deputised by the Deputy Minister of Digital. The minister administers the portfolio through the Ministry of Digital.

Before December 2023, this portfolio was placed under the responsibility of the Minister of Communications.

List of ministers

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The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Digital, or any of its precedent titles:[1]

Political party:   PH

Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Constituency
Political party Title Took office Left office Deputy Minister Prime Minister
(Cabinet)
Fahmi Fadzil
(b.1981)
MP for Lembah Pantai
PH (PKR) Minister of Communications and Digital 3 December 2022 12 December 2023 Teo Nie Ching Anwar Ibrahim
(I)
Gobind Singh Deo
(b. 1973)
MP for Damansara
PH (DAP) Minister of Digital 12 December 2023 Incumbent Wilson Ugak Kumbong

References

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  1. ^ "[Full list] Anwar's new cabinet line-up". www.nst.com.my. 12 December 2023.