Sarawak to have 23 new digital economy centres
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Sarawak will have an additional 23 Digital Economy Centres (PEDi) this year. Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Teo Nie Ching said the ministry’s target for this year was to set up the 23 PEDi in the state. “Currently, Sarawak has 133 PEDi, and it is our intention […]
Digital economy and improving public service delivery
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY THE state government will continue to focus on transitioning to a digital economy and improving on its delivery of public services. Minister for Finance and New Economy, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that the key initiatives in the 2023 Budget for this included […]
Varsity to emphasise digital, hydrogen economics
KUCHING: i-CATS University College will transform their curricula to emphasise the relevance of digital and hydrogen economics in ensuring students are equipped with appropriate knowledge, said Professor Dr Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce. The i-CATS vice chancellor further stated that the courses will provide students with competences and abilities that will enable them to flourish in […]
Sarawak digital economy in safe hands; more children to learn coding
By Goh Pei Pei & Margaret Ringgit MIRI: Sarawak digital economy is in safe hands as more young children will soon have the opportunity to learn coding and other digital literacy skills. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said coding was essential in a digital economy while children who learn and master […]
Faster internet crucial to digital economy
LIMBANG: The government is committed to providing faster internet connectivity in Sarawak by building various related infrastructures, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said these efforts are important to ensure the success of the state’s digital economy and to face global competition. “Therefore, I urged all educators in Sarawak to […]
Borderless economy and enhancing product visibility initiative
MIRI: Inspired by the Miri Smart City initiative, the Faculty of Business at Curtin University organised a digital launch, Sarawak in London, for borderless economy and enhancing product visibility. According to a statement, the initiative aimed to connect local brands and micro entrepreneurs with potential digital platforms and collaborators in the United Kingdom. Minister for […]
Tegas at forefront of bridging digital divide
KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) has played a huge role in raising awareness and developing talents among Sarawak youngsters, especially in the field of digital technology and Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (STEM) education. Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said it will help achieve the vision and mission of Premier Datuk […]
Way forward towards prosperous, inclusive development
KUCHING: The organisation of the Sarawak Gastronomy Incubator (SAGO) is important to ensure the state’s economic development is prosperous and inclusive for all Sarawakians. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said it would definitely help the traditional food and beverage (F&B) services industry to innovate and stay ahead of the […]
Digital bootcamp to offer hands-on experience
KUCHING: The Juh Digital Bootcamp aims to enroll 200 youth entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from all over Sarawak for the programme’s first batch. Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) chairman Datuk Len Talif Salleh disclosed that the Juh Digital Bootcamp is a digital marketing programme for the community and it is […]
Convention to formulate new media practices
By Fasiha Kushiri KUCHING: Sarawak plans to hold a media convention to formulate new media practices in disseminating information in the state. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol said the new media practices might be among the key components in the implementation of a digital economy. Apart […]
