Good internet connections vital to S’wak
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to improving internet penetration and speed in the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He pointed out that good internet connections were vital to the state’s efforts to achieve a successful digital economy. “In the face of the global challenges and competition, the Sarawak government […]
SEDC plans to collaborate with MPC
KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) intends to collaborate with the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) in attracting more local businesses, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the digital transformation of the economy. SEDC general manager Abdul Hadi Datuk Abdul Kadir said this was vital because digital economy had the potential to better […]
Prepare for digital economy, halal SMEs urged
KUALA LUMPUR: Halal small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to prepare for the new wave of business as the global digital economy comes of age. Assoc. Prof. Dr Suhaimi Ab Rahman, deputy dean of Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) Economics and Management Faculty (Research, Industrial Network and Society), said they need to be proficient […]
State now reaping benefits of digital economy: Rep
KUCHING: Although some groups, especially those from the opposition initially mocked the concept of digital economy, the results and benefits towards the state and its people are now evident, said Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. He welcomed the state government’s initiative of digital connectivity throughout Sarawak as mentioned by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi […]
Focus on digitalisation enables leap into digital economy post Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) believes that the focus on digitalisation and automation would enable Malaysia have a good standing in the post Covid-19 recovery phase. Hence, the association lauded the government’s focus on digital economy under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) unveiled on Friday. Pikom chairman Danny Lee said […]
Starting digital economy earlier fortunate for Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak is on the right track in its pursuit of the digital economy, and it is fortunate to have started its journey a few years earlier. Had the state just started the journey now during the current Covid-19 pandemic, many problems would likely have come up. “The objective of digital economy is to grow […]
Lo gives digital economy the nod
KUCHING: Digital economy is undoubtedly one of the most important tools in the quest to further advance Sarawak, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. In his statement, Lo said he agreed with the state government’s decision to shift the emphasis from petroleum products to digital economy and environment post Covid-19 in its economic exit […]
Covid-19 accelerates MSMEs’ move to digital economy
KUALA LUMPUR: The Covid-19 pandemic will accelerate the move by companies particularly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) towards the digital economy, says Alibaba Group. Global Initiatives vice-president Brian Wong said digital-savvy tech companies, super-platforms and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) can still provide services to MSMEs and consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Supply chains become more decentralised and streamlined, and the digital economy including e-commerce, […]
Ministry to boost intelligence in society
PUTRAJAYA: Boosting intelligence in society will be the new objective of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM), said its minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. Explaining that “intelligence” here referred to a society which is capable of procuring knowledge and skills, and will benefit from it, Saifuddin said this objective was in line with the ministry’s vision to […]
State government to invest in digital tourism
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is looking to digital tourism to further boost the state’s tourism industry. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state government is pushing Sarawak towards attaining a digital economy status because it was well aware that digitalisation was a strong driver of globalisation and brought with […]
