Author: Clement Erik Wong

Varsity pledges to help state achieve 2030 goal

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) will continue working with the Sarawak government to achieve the state’s aspirations, said Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi. The UNIMAS Vice Chancellor said this will allow it to sustain the university’s excellence through research that supports the goals and aspirations of Premier Datuk

Digital economy programmes: CENTEXS in pole position

KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of Centre of Technical Excellence (CENTEXS) as the sole technical and vocational education and training (TVET) hub in Sarawak is expected to propel the state towards achieving its digital economy initiative. CENTEXS chief executive officer Syeed Mohd Hussein said the appointment has placed CENTEXS ahead of

CENTEXS eyes role in digital economy initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: Centre of Technical Excellence (CENTEXS) wants to help bring about more skilled human resources in the digital economy field to cope with the state’s digital economy initiative. It plans to offer more courses under its digital academy field following its recent appointment as the Technical and Vocational Education

CENTEXS to lend a hand to halal industry

KUALA LUMPUR: Centre of Technical Excellence (CENTEXS) Commercial has embarked on a path to empower the state’s halal industry. CENTEXS chief executive officer Syeed Mohd Hussein said the subsidiary company to CENTEXS seeks to provide training in halal certification as well as marketing of Halal products through collaboration with the

Digital transformation key to advancing Sarawak

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said advancing digital transformation is key towards improving productivity and efficiency. “We need to fully embrace digital transformation to maximise the economic value in the global business environment that is dynamic and volatile,” he said. And as the state progresses,

Rural Sebauh now has high-speed internet access

KUCHING: Rural areas in Sebauh district are now able to enjoy high-speed internet service following the recent completion of the state government’s Sebauh Rural High-Speed Open Broadband Network project. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project involved an expansion of fibre optic cables to connect

Big data provides economic value, drive energy sustainability

KUCHING: Big data is an increasingly valuable renewable resource that could provide economic value while also driving environmental and energy sustainability, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Dubbed as the ‘new oil’, Abang Johari said big data will play a vital role in environmental and energy

Premier agrees to farmers organisation’s venture

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has agreed to a proposal by the National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS), in collaboration with the State Farmers Organisation (SFO), to develop Native Customary Rights (NCR) land into coconut and corn plantation. Nafas Board of Directors chairman Datuk Zamri Yaakob said

RADDA set up to coordinate infrastructure growth

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The establishment of the Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA) is expected to coordinate infrastructure development in rural areas and avoid duplication in project implementation. Deputy Natural Resources and Urban Development Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the establishment of the agency will also provide better focus on development

Land management system excellent

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak has developed an excellent land management system under the Natural Resources and Urban Development Ministry, says Datuk Rubiah Wang. Emphasising the importance of land title issuance, the Kota Samarahan MP said the system involves various steps to ensure an equal and fair land surveying process. “We have