KUALA LUMPUR (July 6): Catcha Digital Bhd has established a new business unit called “i-Gov" to work on developing technology solutions and software for the government and the public sector.

Catcha said i-Gov will look to acquire existing software providers to the government and enhance their capabilities and services, as well as engaging directly with Putrajaya on new initiatives and projects designed to advance the government’s technology agenda.

i-Gov will form a board of advisers to guide its efforts in the government space in the near future, the group added in a filing to Bursa Malaysia on Thursday (July 6).

“We see tremendous opportunities to work with the Malaysian government to unify and improve digital services for the nation and its people, in accordance with The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint and Policy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” said Catcha chairman Patrick Grove.

He added: “Internationally, significant progress has been made in enhancing efficiency and convenience for countries through the introduction of world class software solutions and digital access to government services. With the launch of i-Gov, we aim to accelerate Malaysia’s transformation towards a digital economy.”

Catcha's share price closed half a sen or 2.08% higher at 24.5 sen, valuing the group at RM64.6 million.