English crucial in digital economy
KUCHING: The state government’s stance is that while it is mandatory to implement Bahasa Malaysia (BM) in schools as the national language, the younger generation must also be encouraged to master English, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “We cannot deny the fact that the language of technology is the international language […]
Tourism needs business events
MIRI: The business events segment is vital to the transformation of the state’s tourism industry, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Everything we do in the business events industry today is an investment. The value of business events is greater than the tip of the iceberg,” the minister explained at […]
Sarawak fortunate to go digital early
KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate to have started its digitalisation journey in 2017, which has allowed e-commerce to continue during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. When the movement control order (MCO) was enforced on March this year, it brought along socioeconomic impacts, but the e-commerce sector was able to […]
SMA takes steps to digitise state
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) is actively taking steps to digitise the state as a sign of the transition of the government analogue system to digital and one of the systems is Sarawak ID. “Sarawak ID is a ‘digital identity’ initiative by the state government in coordinating access by the people to the services offered […]
‘Take lead in digital economy’
KUCHING: Our youngsters must take the opportunity to actively delve into sectors related to digital economy, especially at the international level as trained experts, urged Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Take this opportunity to prove that Sarawak’s youths will become leaders in digital economy in this country,” he said during his […]
Surau wants funding for free Wi-Fi
KUCHING: The management of Surau Darul Rahmah, Kampung Gita Tengah here is planning to provide free Wi-Fi coverage. Chairman Abdul Razak Samail said the initiative was in line with the Sarawak government’s digital economy aspiration. The only problem, he said, was getting funding for the purpose, adding that the committee was still going through the […]
State Library Integrity Day tomorrow
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) Integrity Day 2020 will be held tomorrow from 10am till 11.30pm. The event, themed ‘Integriti Dalam Dunia Digital (Integrity in the Digital World)’, will be broadcast virtually through Zoom webinar and Pustaka’s official Facebook page. In this regard, the programme is part of the various contents planned by Pustaka […]
Board launches online radio
BY SHAH AHMED FAROUQ & NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS KUCHING: Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) launched their new online radio — Internet Radio Islamic Sarawak (Iris) — yesterday. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the digital radio complements the state government’s efforts to […]
MPC, SEDC ink deal
KUCHING: Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) in a simple ceremony yesterday. The MoU is to enable both parties to explore collaborations in areas of training, consultation and technical guidance. “The collaboration with MPC will enhance our journey into the field of digital economy and […]
Vital new methods
KUCHING: New methods such as digital economy and technology have to be applied in the agricultural sector to ensure sufficient food supply in the future. Assistant Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais pointed out that as the world population increased, there was a corresponding increase in […]
