Benchmarking state’s digital transformation
KUCHING: A delegation from the Sarawak Government attended the Esri User Conference 2022 at the San Diego Convention Center to benchmark the state digital transformation and also to learn the best practices and latest geospatial technologies in the market. The Sarawak delegation led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan attended the plenary […]
50 years on, SEDC looks at new frontiers
By Natasha Jee and Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: No one can deny what the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has achieved in 50 years of its existence. “One good thing about SEDC is that it has been able to adapt and adjust itself to handle fast-paced changes,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari […]
Science data centre to aid digital transformation
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The establishment of the Science Data Centre at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak will help realise the state government’s digital transformation which is one of the main enablers outlined in the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. “The centre is also able to assist the Sarawak government to analyse data and build the knowledge needed […]
The Reid omission
The omission of good is no less reprehensible that the commission of evil. – Plutarch, Greek philosopher Malayan legal heavyweights like Dr. Radhakrishna Ramani, Yong Shook Lin, C S Jayaswal, T Rajendra and E D Shearn were not included in or engaged by the Reid Commission in pre-Merdeka Malaya. Foreigners, untutored and inexperienced about Malayan adat, were […]
Digital transformation key to advancing Sarawak
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said advancing digital transformation is key towards improving productivity and efficiency. “We need to fully embrace digital transformation to maximise the economic value in the global business environment that is dynamic and volatile,” he said. And as the state progresses, Abang Johari said it needs […]
Upskilling the next-gen
By Neville Timothy Sanders & Annabell Naja The Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yayasan Sarawak that was tasked with training and upskilling the young generation to meet the technical needs and requirements of the state industries, with a focus on various sectors such as oil and gas trade, […]
New satellite and gateway to help Sarawak achieve goals
KUCHING: The construction of the new MEASAT-3d High Throughput Satellite East Malaysia Gateway in conjunction with the launch of the latest MEASAT-3d satellite in June will greatly contribute towards Sarawak’s goal in line with its Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi believed that the state government’s goal […]
Corporate digital responsibility for GLCs
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is advocating for corporate digital responsibility (CDR) to be included in corporate practices and operating models among government linked corporations (GLCs) and statutory bodies. He pointed out that the CDR is in alignment with Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. He explained […]
School praised for its Sino-Western syllabus
MIRI: The Riam Road Secondary School (RRSS) management has been given a pat on the back for setting up the Riam Hill International Secondary School (RHISS) which provides an education based on the Chinese syllabus as well as the Cambridge syllabus. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the combination of […]
UTS’ role in producing digital savvy generation
SIBU: University Technology Sarawak (UTS) will help prepare Sarawak to produce graduates for a competitive digital economy of the future by producing a technologically and digitally savvy generation. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said UTS does not only focus on academics alone but also delivers skills and firsthand experience, including spearheading the […]
