Sarawak’s digital economy agenda fuels economic development, says federal deputy minister
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government has achieved significant economic development across multiple sectors since the initiation of the digital economy agenda in 2018. Federal Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, highlighted the direct impact of this success on the agricultural sector, palm oil industry, e-commerce, and financial technology, […]
Sarawak craft goes digital
KUCHING: Sarawak craft goes digital with e-commerce platform Saratage (saratage.my) to further promote the state’s heritage products. The website, developed and designed by the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) Commercial, was launched by Malaysia’ Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah at a Malaysia crafts exhibition held in conjunction with the annual London […]
Vital to choose right course, school leavers told
MIRI: Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has emphasised the importance of choosing the right course and training institution to enhance employment prospects amongst students. “As Sarawak is progressing towards digital economy, we need skill workforce in the field,” he said. Speaking at the opening of Miri Education Expo organised by Miri […]
Sarawak govt digitalising its admin
KUCHING: The use of electronic communication to facilitate the Sarawak government’s activities is crucial for an efficient governance of the state. Wilson Nyabong Ijang (GPS-Pelagus) who spoke in support of the proposed Electronic Sarawak Government Activities Bill 2022 described the introduction of the Bill as very important and timely. “With digital economy (DE), it is […]
Digitalising for the benefit of all
“Digital economy will create an entirely new dimension of development and growth for Sarawak, including creating new jobs for young people in urban centres and rural areas, transforming the way we live and do business.” – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Premier Sarawak IT is only right that Sarawak’s digital transformation must […]
Sarawak new economy requires knowledge-based society
KUCHING: Sarawak is heading towards a new economy, which is increasingly knowledge-driven and intensely using innovative technologies. Premier Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said therefore, education would play a key role in securing Sarawak’s future as a modern and leading digital economy, with high-income society by 2030, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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 the curve in leading the […]
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 and Training (TVET) Collaboration Hub […]
Sarawak stays on track to become digitised
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: Initiatives for digital economy have been successfully implemented and Sarawak is right on track to transform into a smart state. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said in order to achieve the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 goals, Sarawak must double the size of the […]
State government to improve internet connectivity in Lawas
LAWAS: The Sarawak government led by Gabungan Parti Sarawak is committed to further improving Internet connectivity in Lawas District. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this was important in line with the state government’s initiatives and policies in developing the […]
