Study suitability of scheme
BETONG: The government should look at the suitability of the replacement of the Textbook Loan Scheme (SPBT) with the Computer Loan Scheme (SPK) as an educational transformation measure in line with the development of online teaching and learning (PdP) today. According to Batu Lintang Teacher Training Institute (IPG) senior lecturer Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi, […]
Some say ok, some say not ok on the Computer Loan Scheme (SPK)
The proposal to replace the Textbook Loan Scheme (SPBT) to the Computer Loan Scheme (SPK) needs to be seen in various aspects. For almost half a century of use, many teachers still prefer SPBT as they believe that SPBT is still relevant and SPK is less practical. However, in line with current developments, our country’s […]
Body calls for audit on online health services
KUCHING: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called upon the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) to conduct an audit on online healthcare services to safeguard patients. MMA president Prof Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandysaid this was important to ensure that healthcare services could be properly regulated following the increase in […]
2020 been a field-test for country’s internet connectivity
KUALA LUMPUR: The year 2020 has been a large-scale field-test for the country’s Internet connectivity and bandwidth capabilities. This is especially so as more than 32 million Malaysians began adapting to the new norms during Covid-19 pandemic. The use of the Internet as a medium to deliver information and to communicate has been key to […]
People’s data security top priority of National Digital Identity framework
KUALA LUMPUR: The aspect of people’s data security is the government’s main focus in developing the National Digital Identity framework, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He said the Communications and Multimedia Ministry would always ensure a high level of trust among the people towards the technology introduced before moving to undertake digital […]
SMEs’ digital transformation will help cushion economic shocks
KUALA LUMPUR: Small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) digital transformation has been wisely and suitably accelerated in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the adoption of innovation and technology will help enhance SMEs’ resiliency against economic shocks. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Malaysia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said digital transformation would bring […]
Telang Usan rep lists 68 villages in need of Internet access
MIRI: The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the importance of being digitally connected. Demand for Internet access and fast bandwidth is increasing. Without access or low speed, folk in rural areas, especially students and teachers, are struggling to keep up. Recently, the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) agreed in principle to […]
Embark on e-commerce marketing
KUCHING: Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) Sarawak region director Sarimah Misman has urged entrepreneurs to create a marketing system for their products via e-commerce. “Digital transactions bring a positive impact to the nation’s income,” she said during a sharing session programme on ‘Skim Peningkatan Produktiviti Enterprise (SPPE) 2020: Journey to Excellence’ conducted virtually via webinar today. […]
Computer labs for all primary schools
KUCHING: All 1,265 primary schools throughout Sarawak will be equipped with computer labs with the state government allocating RM12 million for the purpose for a period of three years. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was to support the federal government’s emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). “With a […]
Proactive initiatives cushion Covid impact
KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate to have embarked on a digital transformation journey three years ago that has enabled it to effectively manage the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this journey, which came in the form of the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy 2018-2022 launched in December 2017, had seen […]
