Partner with global cloud providers to make SL regional technology hub: Sajith

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By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana

Colombo,Nov. 26 (Daily Mirror) - Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa emphasised the need to expand 5G nationwide, incentivise fibre connectivity, partner with global cloud providers and establish tech investment zones across all 25 districts.

Premadasa said Sri Lanka has the potential to become a regional technology hub if it invests decisively in telecommunications upgrades, data centres, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence education and large-scale IT talent development.

He called for a fully digitalised public service, including a national digital identity, digital signatures, inter-agency data platforms and 100% online access to government services such as licences, land registry work, court filings and permits. Digital payment adoption, interoperable QR systems and fintech innovation were highlighted as essential to building a cashless economy and reducing corruption.

Sajith Premadasa also proposed establishing a national start-up fund, promoting AI, fintech, agri-tech and health-tech ventures, offering tech visas to global experts, and boosting IT-BPM exports from USD 1.8 billion to USD 10 billion by 2030. He underscored the importance of digitalising traditional sectors like agriculture, tourism and fisheries, improving cybersecurity, updating outdated laws and expanding digital literacy nationwide.

Comments - 5

M Fernando Wednesday, 26 November 2025 10:59 PM

Hullo Sir!! What are you talking ??? We can barely keep our electricity flowing and you want to power data centers ? With what ? Maybe we can put Joint Opposition Supporters in Human-sized Hamster Wheels and get them to run around and power generators ??

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Observer Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11:01 PM

This advice too late. When you had power you fiddled while SL burned and now that this govt is doing all what you have said above, you are trying to get credit and show you know something about digitalisation.

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Lost Thursday, 27 November 2025 12:31 AM

These people forgot that their corruption was the reason that we dont even have a paypal in Sri lanka

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Ranil Thursday, 27 November 2025 02:10 AM

How does a cashless economy reduce corruption? Corrupt officials can manipulate data including hackers holding e-accounts on ransomware and increase online fraud?

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sass Thursday, 27 November 2025 09:24 AM

it will start from IRD. IRD does not accept tax invoices that are received via email from the supplier. the need original. But RAMIS capture the duplication but pandits in IRD do not believe it .

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