Time to get into digital economy
BY WARTAWAN PORTAL KUCHING: Malaysia is moving towards a digital economy where most industries are using artificial intelligence (AI), drones, robotics and others. Perhaps, some jobs such as accounting, banking and warehousing, will no longer require full manpower in the future. Hence, the younger generations are strongly advised to acquire digital technology skills and knowledge. […]
40 pct digitalisation of E2E service delivery target by year-end
PUTRAJAYA: The government is targeting 40 per cent digitalisation of the end-to-end (E2E) service delivery by end of this year compared to 20.2 per cent in 2019, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. He said the digitalisation process will continue to be intensified with focus also to be given to the development of the […]
Cross-border trading to increase productivity
KUCHING: The digital economy transcends borders and it will be worthwhile to promote cross-border trading by utilising digital technology, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Cross-border trading is one of the approaches for us to increase our productivity,” he said in response to a question during the Chief Minister’s Webinar entitled ‘Sarawak […]
Muhyiddin wants inclusivity for the digital economy
KUALA LUMPUR: The adaptation of the digital economy and continuous innovation has proven to be the need of the time to generate jobs and for businesses to remain relevant amid the unprecedented challenges following the health pandemic, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said innovation and digitalisation are fundamentals within this context, as […]
In pursuit of quality, sustainable public infrastructure
SARAWAK aspires to have high quality and environmentally sustainable public infrastructure by 2030 to drive the state’s socioeconomic growth alongside with advancement in digital and green economy. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state aspired to have world-class utilities that are reliable, economical, safe and sustainable. “This will uplift the economic […]
Malaysians need to seize opportunities in digital economy
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians need to seize the opportunities provided by the digital economy as it will be a key driver to economic growth in the long term. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (Mdec) chief marketing officer Raymond Siva said the demand in e-commerce has grown exponentially in the Covid-19 era. “E-commerce is an important component of […]
Sibu Library officially launched
SIBU: The Sibu Library was officially launched by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Tun Openg today. According to Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, the library began operations on Sept 15 after its soft launching by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak board of management chairman Tan Sri Hamid Bugo on Sept 14. Various programmes were conducted since its opening and […]
State can emulate Estonia
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on Monday (Oct 12) reiterated Sarawak’s hopes to emulate Estonia for model for digital economy. “I believe we can be on the same par with the rest of the world by emulating Estonia. “Estonia, as you know, is in north-eastern Europe. It was under Russia. […]
e-Preneurs to create digital women entrepreneurs
KUCHING:Women e-Preneurs application will give a push for Sarawakian women to move forward in the empowerment of digital era. Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS) director Noriah Ahmad said the app was launched by the state government through Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) together with the department. “The application, which was launched on March 9 last […]
Be ready for the challenges
KUCHING: As Sarawak moves towards a digital economy, it must be ready to face challenges and unsolved issues which come with it. This was pointed out by Emeritus Professor of World Competitiveness at Institute of Management Development (IMD) Lausanne, Professor Stephane Garelli when he delivered his keynote presentation on ‘The Changing Global Economic Landscape & […]
