MoU preps students for digital era of accounting
SIBU: Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) and QnE Optimum Sdn Bhd, a leading provider of cloud-based accounting systems, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to seal their partnership. It is a significant milestone to enhance hands-on learning experience for accounting students and supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) here. Speaking at the MoU’s signing […]
Abang Jo outlines state’s ambitious digital future
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The Sarawak government is ambitious about the state’s digital future, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state government is committed to accomplishing the goals of its journey towards a digital economy and to enable the necessary digital transformation which is important […]
Government, regulators must be agile to achieve digital transformation: MCMC COO
KUALA LUMPUR: The government and regulators must be agile in implementing policies to achieve digital transformation that could evolve to support social and economic goals, said Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chief operating officer Datuk Mohd Ali Hanafiah Mohd Yunus. He said regulators also must contribute towards promoting an open and enabling environment for […]
Cooperatives urged to go digital
KUCHING: Cooperative societies have been urged to explore digital methods of advertising and promoting their products and services. Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM) executive vice president (Policy and Development) Amran Abdul Kadir said by adopting digital method of doing things, it will help the cooperative community to realise the importance of shifting from traditional to […]
Bridging rural internet divide
“We want to expedite our Internet connectivity, especially in the rural areas in Sarawak, where digital transformation is a crucial element towards achieving our target of becoming a high-income state by 2030.” – Sarawak Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi IN today’s digital age, internet connectivity has become a fundamental requirement for economic, educational, […]
Huawei aims to secure more partners in Apac’s electric power industry
KUALA LUMPUR: Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is committed to working with more electric power partners in the Asia Pacific (Apac) to jointly innovate and expand its intelligent power solutions to meet the growing requirements for the digital transformation of the industry. Chief operating officer of Huawei Electric Power Digitalization Business Unit, Zhou Haojie, said business […]
Premier stresses need for tech-savvy graduates
KUCHING: Polytechnics here have been urged to play a role in the digital transformation agenda to maintain competitiveness. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to enable the institution to produce graduates who are technologically competent and versatile. “On the other hand, the government always ensures that students are ready […]
Digital insurance, takaful operators to reach out to underserved segments
KUALA LUMPUR: The introduction of digital insurers and takaful operators (DITO) helps to reach out to more vulnerable and underserved segments such as those in the gig economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as millennials. DITOs are businesses that conduct insurance or takaful operations by utilising digital platforms and technologies for end-to-end operations […]
Teo eager to meet up on internet coverage
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Communication and Digital Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching is looking forward to working closely with the Sarawak government on improving internet coverage in the state. She said on her next visit to the city, she would like to meet the Premier and Deputy Premiers to look into the […]
Nokia committed to helping enterprises in digital transformation
KUALA LUMPUR: Nokia, the technology leader across mobile, fixed and cloud networks, remains committed to supporting enterprises in Malaysia in their digital transformation journey and advancing the nation’s Industry 4.0 roadmap throughout 2023. Managing director for Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Maldives Datuk Mohd Rauf Nasir said Malaysia is an extremely important market to Nokia, and […]
