Federation plans to introduce sepak takraw in e-sports
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Sepak Takraw Federation (Istaf) plan to introduce sepak takraw as an electronic sport (e-sports). Istaf secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Kader said the world governing body came up with the idea to introduce the traditional sport onto the digital platform following the Covid-19 pandemic. Abdul Halim, who is also the Asian Sepak […]
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 […]
We can help them
BUMIPUTERA ENTREPRENEURS BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG AND ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: The federal ministry of rural development (KPLB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Native Land and Regional Development, will improve the businesses of local bumiputera entrepreneurs in the state. Rural Development Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad said his ministry was focusing on marketing […]
Malaysians profit an average Of RM1,396 through Carousell during MCO
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians on average derived a profit of RM1,396 by selling on Carousell during the movement control order (MCO) period till June 2020. In a statement, Carousell said Malaysians had sold used goods on the platform valued at RM640 million. It also said Malaysians conducted 690,000 transactions through the platform where proceeds were used […]
More than just an expression
RUKUN NEGARA KUCHING: The Rukun Negara is not just an expression, but also an important aspect that should be practised in daily life. This was the view expressed by Majlis Dakwah Islamiah Asia Tenggara dan Pasifik (Riseap) secretary general Datuk Mohamad Marzuki Mohamad Omar when asked about the Rukun Negara which reaches the age of […]
Malaysian business finding new ways to thrive in digital landscape
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian businesses are finding new ways to thrive in the digital landscape amid Covid-19 pandemic, according to research by social media giant, Facebook. In a report entitled “State of Small Business”, it said Malaysian small and medium businesses (SMBs) made serious efforts to adapt to the new normal by moving their operations online. […]
Wings’ streaming concert this Aug
KUCHING: Rock band Wings will hold a streaming concert in August as they are gradually picking up under the new normal of Covid-19 pandemic. The band’s lead vocalist Datuk Awie said such decision to venture into digital platform was timely in order to put food on the table and stay connected with their audience after […]
Economy will grow post Covid-19
KUCHING: The state’seconomy will grow post Covid-19, especially with the implementation of technology, said Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) board member Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani. He said that like any economic recession, a downward trend might have to be endured before the economy picked up. “The possibility of economic growth post Covid-19 […]
Sandwich trader leverages on digital platform
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the movement control order (MCO) which now enters the 34rd day has not discouraged a homemaker from making a living by carrying out a sandwich business. Siti Amirah Othman, 35, assisted by her husband, optimised the usage of media social platforms to promote her product branded as “Sandwich Terliur”. Using […]
Progressing via digital economy
Since Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg took over as the Chief Minister of Sarawak three years ago on January 13, 2017, his first priority was to transform Sarawak’s conventional economy to digital economy. As most developing countries are already at the forefront of digital economy, Abang Johari does not want Sarawak to be left […]
