Sarawak Energy inks pact with Pestech
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has signed an agreement to collaborate on a research project with Pestech International Berhad (Pestech) through its subsidiary Pestech Energy Sdn Bhd (PEN). The project will explore clean alternative energy solutions to replace diesel generators or other chemical-based energy storage solutions commonly used in rural electrification. Sarawak Energy Berhad Group Chief Executive […]
Unimas hails collaboration
KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and SV News Sdn Bhd have entered into a collaboration with the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) conducted via Zoom today. The MoU was signed by Unimas vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi on behalf of Unimas while SV News Sdn Bhd was represented by its […]
Matrade collaborates with Google and Bank Islam to promote Malaysian enterprises globally
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is collaborating with Google Malaysia and Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd to promote Malaysian small and medium enterprise exporters globally. It said the public-private synergy would also leverage shared assets to organise enrichment programmes in the longer term to raise the business community’s competitiveness. “These include immersion […]
Agrobank brings mobile banking services to Padawan
KUCHING: The Agrobank mobile banking services has made banking-related experience easier for residents in Padawan. Regional director of Agrobank Sarawak, Abdul Halek Abdullah, said the service was a collaboration between Agrobank and the Sarawak government. “For this programme, we are focusing on the Padawan area. The mobile services will be here from today (July 12) […]
Swinburne talk to better prepare graduates for worklife
KUCHING: The Swinburne Sarawak Young Accountants Club (YAC) organised a virtual talk titled ‘Your Career as a Professional and Your Paths in EY’ in collaboration with Ernst and Young (EY) recently. Fifty-four students, who are currently pursuing their Foundation programme and business degree majoring in accounting, and accounting and finance, attended. It was delivered by […]
Fond recollections of an ex-Sabah forester
BY EMIN MADI Datuk Seri Rahim Ismail is probably one of the few Malaysian politicians who have a sound knowledge of forestry matters and are passionate about forest conservation, having served 22 years with the Sabah Forestry Department (SFD). Even after joining Umno in 1991 and participating actively in politics, this former state Agriculture and […]
Alibaba Cloud-SDEC collaboration to boost Sarawak SMEs digital economy
KUCHING: International cloud service provider Alibaba Cloud is collaborating with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd (SDEC) to bring small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak to migrate into digital economy. In a joint statement today, they said the cooperation would see SDEC, a Sarawak State Government wholly-owned company, leveraging on the powerful public cloud service […]
Almari Sedekah to help the needy
SIBU: Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee will collaborate with surau and mosques in his constituency to create an initiative called ‘Almari Sedekah’ to help those in need. He said the initiative, which will start tomorrow (Saturday), is to give the community the opportunity to donate daily necessities to help the needy. “For a start, two […]
Proof of concept in digital projects welcomed
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) welcomes public-private collaborations to carry out proof of concept (POC) in digital projects. “POC is really good in ensuring whether the implementation of such projects will receive the interest of the people,” said its general manager Dr Zaidi Razak. Nevertheless, he emphasised that the authority would have to look into […]
Drive-thru swab test begins Monday
MIRI: The first drive-through screening test services here will begin operation on Monday. For a start, the drive-through swab testing facility for Covid-19 at Miri Indoor stadium will give priority to people with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant mothers and children. The project is a collaborative effort by various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in this district, namely […]
