Investing in digital readiness a must
By Ma Chee Seng & Natasha Jee KUCHING: The Premier of Sarawak says there is a need to invest in digital readiness through the development of human capital. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg believes that despite the availability of technology, “one cannot maximise the digital potential without investing in digital readiness.” “To […]
Sarawak to have modern administrative centres
By Alverdtekoster Anyap & Natasha Jee LUNDU: The Sarawak government wants to transform the administrative centres in the state to be equipped with modern facilities and digital technology. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said that this was in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 to develop Sarawak into a […]
I can’t survive without my handphone
My cell phone is my best friend. It’s my lifeline to the outside world. — Carrie Underwood, American singer, songwriter My friends, can you live without your handphone even for just a day? Recently, I accidentally left my handphone in the office after a hard day’s work. And I tell you, the next 11 hours […]
Sarawak right to adopt digital technology early
KUCHING: Sarawak could have faced a tougher task in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic had it not adopted the use of digital technology early, says the Chief Minister. Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said many were sceptical of the state’s digital economy agenda when it was first launched in 2017, but thankfully Sarawak started […]
Talent development, digital technology crucial for economy to rebound
KUCHING: Investment in areas that yield the most economic return, talent development for required sectors, as well as adopting digital technology are crucial in order for the economy to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic. Malaysia Productivity Corp (MPC) director-general Datuk Abdul Latif Abu Seman said under the present situation of Covid-19, technology was the […]
CM receives visit from engineers
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sarawak Branch at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here, on Tuesday (Aug 31). The purpose of the courtesy call was to brief the chief minister regarding the development status of the International Engineering Centre (IntEC). IEM Sarawak […]
Embrace digital technology
KUCHING: The creative industry must embrace the digital technology and apply new approaches with regard to the production of works and materials with the advent of social media. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said social media had overtaken the conventional media as the mainstream media. “It (social media) has taken over because of […]
What gen Zs spend their allowance on
BY HANISHA IBRAHIM KUCHING: Gen Z is the generation which will reach adulthood in the second decade of the 21st century and they are dubbed as digital natives, having grown up with access to the Internet and digital technology. Thanks to exposure from a very young age, Gen Z members have a wide variety of […]
Embrace digital technology for better services
KUCHING: Local authorities in the state have been encouraged to use digital technology towards providing better services to the people. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that in enabling such services, the state government through Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) would put up an Internet centre at local councils and areas under […]
Business operators urged to adopt digital technology
KUCHING: Business operators are urged to adopt digital technology in order to cater to the increasingly tech savvy consumer market. Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) Datuk Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said consumers nowadays prefer to shop online. He said a survey conducted by the ministry revealed that 57.74 percent of respondents admitted […]
