Pertama Digital Pivoting To Fintech & Govtech

Sabri Abdul Rahman, Executive Director, Pertama Digital Bhd

02-Aug-21 08:00

Pertama Digital Pivoting To Fintech & Govtech

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Formerly known as Sinotop Holdings, Pertama Digital is setting its sights to expand its govtech business through its unit, Dapat Vista, a pioneer in government SMS communication. Sabri Abdul Rahman, CEO of Pertama Digital discusses the gaps in gov tech, and what the company brings to the table for the B40 community if it gets a digital banking license.

Image credit: Shutterstock.com & Pertama Digital

Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Noelle Lim

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Categories: Business Analysis, Trends and Forecasts, Markets, Technology, Tech, Personal Finance, Investments, Financial Literacy, Medical Innovation and Technology, Social Issues

Tags: Pertama Digital, fintech, govtech, Sinotop Holdings, business, SMS, communication, digital bank,

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