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Fostering experiential and autonomous learning in virtual settings

The three-week long Immersive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) programme held by the Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) which started on June 7 saw many students, parents, and tech-enthusiasts alike throng the CENTEXS Digital Academy.  The three-week long Immersive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) programme held by the Centre of Technical Excellence […]

Sara and Wawa take Sarawak into virtual tourism

KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board’s foray into augmented reality (AR) technology in line with the Post COVID 19 Development Strategy and tourism master plan’s goal of embarking on virtual tourism was launched here today. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah officiated at the launching of the two AR characters, […]

Heritage products to gain from hi-tech promo

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government intends to further utilise augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology to promote the state’s rich heritage products. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this will attract more visitors to the state. “The state’s rich heritage products are also actively promoted under the Old Kuching […]

Centexs Lundu main campus for IT, AR courses

SEMATAN: Centre of Technical Excellence (Centexs) Lundu Campus will be the main Centexs campus for IT and Augmented Reality (AR) courses. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the campus was collaborating with Huawei for IT studies as well as a cybersecurity course. “We want to train technicians in IT and 5G […]

SCV AR-VR App to provide immersive and interactive visitor’s experience

KUCHING: Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) has incorporated Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) on its traditional houses to provide a rich, immersive and interactive experience for visitors. These facilities are part of SCV’s new development to allow visitors to experience a fully immersive cultural tour when they enter the village. Sarawak Economic Development Corporation […]