Comparison of Technology Transformation in Digital Leadership Indonesia and Malaysia in Era Society 5.0

¹ Japanese Department, Faculty of Humanities, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia 11480
² International Relations Department, Faculty of Humanities, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia 11480

^* Corresponding author: emarion@binus.edu

Abstract

Society 5.0 is a concept that envisions integrating technology and society to address complex social challenges and enhance the quality of life. The essay examines the government’s support and vision for Society 5.0 in Malaysia and Indonesia regarding infrastructure development, the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation, and the emphasis on education and skills development. It highlights Indonesia’s initiatives to embrace Society 5.0 by increasing human resources and public services competence while exploring Malaysia’s efforts to leverage technology for economic advancement. The analysis considers the challenges and opportunities in realizing the goals of Society 5.0 and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government, industry, and citizens. Through a comparative lens, this essay aims to provide insights into the strategies employed by Indonesia and Malaysia in navigating the era of Society 5.0 and harnessing the potential of technology for the betterment of society. The result of this research found that reveals that both countries have undertaken significant efforts to implement digital technology transformation toward Society 5.0. While both countries strive to improve the quality of services and enhance the welfare and quality of life, Malaysia has achieved a higher level of optimization in its digital technology development than Indonesia.