Premier: Sarawak economy entering a new realm
SIBU: The state’s well-developed economy is moving towards a new phase that has never been seen before, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “We introduced digitalisation and the use of technology. Secondly, we aim to identify our strengths in Sarawak’s resources, and thirdly, we stand with the world in addressing climate issues. […]
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, […]
Enterprises stepping up digitalisation in last 3 years
KUALA LUMPUR: Enterprises have accelerated their digitalisation process in the last three years during the COVID-19 pandemic and improved their security and reliability processes as part of the enhancement to their operations. Huawei Enterprise Business Group president of global partner development and sales department Xiao Haijun said Huawei had played its part in the digitalisation […]
JPJ aims to go for full digitalisation
SEREMBAN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) intends to go for full digitalisation in the future to ensure the quality of the agency’s delivery to the people runs smoothly and effectively. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the digitalisation concept had already been initiated through the JPJ Digitalisation Strategic Plan 2021–2025 with various initiatives including information […]
Collab to boost digital investment
KUCHING: The collaboration of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) will further strengthen the digitalisation of the economy in the state to encourage digital investment. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Minister of Communications and Digital, Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil said, SDEC and […]
General insurance industry supports digitalisation of road tax, driving licence
KUALA LUMPUR: The general insurance industry supports the digitalisation of road tax and driving licence by the Road Transport Department (RTD), believing that the initiative would result in more efficient enforcement by the authorities, including the Royal Malaysian Police. According to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM), one of the primary benefits of the […]
SDEC inks MoUs with strategic partners in digitalisation mission
KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) achieved another milestone with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB). SDEC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Morshidi Ghani said the MoU would accelerate Sarawak in achieving its target of digitalising its economy by expediting the development of telecommunications in Sarawak, especially in […]
Vital for economies to embrace new technologies
KUCHING: The public and private sector economies must quickly and effectively embrace new technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is in line with the state’s digitalisation initiative. “I have recently launched the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 that shall see Sarawak’s […]
Maxis roadshow on digitalisation for businesses
KUCHING: Maxis is making digitalisation easier for businesses by bringing resources together in one convenient location for the UsahaWIRA nationwide roadshow. The roadshow offers opportunities to explore solutions on digital marketing, electronic point-of-sale, remote working, among others, by Maxis Business and its partners, including AmBank, BSN, MDEC and the Malaysia Retail Chain Association. Maxis head […]
Sarawak Energy harbours net zero carbon ambitions
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy plays a vital role in mitigating climate change through a decarbonised power grid with digitalisation as an enabler. In stating this its Senior Vice President for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sim Ko Sin highlighted that Sarawak Energy is very much aligned with the “Net Zero Carbon” ambition. “Development in sustainable hydropower […]
