Young entrepreneurs urged to take up financial assistance
KUCHING: More youth involvement in entrepreneurship will further empower Sarawak’s economy which is heading towards digitisation. Hence the reason why the state government is giving them the opportunity via the Youth Entrepreneur Setup (YES) and Financing Programme. “The main objective of this programme is to disseminate information regarding microfinance loan assistance programmes offered by Bank […]
Motivating entrepreneurs to leverage digitisation
KUCHING: The popular Maxis Business Spark Engage series returns with a feature on metaphysics expert Datuk Joey Yap’s digitalisation journey to motivate entrepreneurs to leverage digitisation to keep their businesses viable in these hard times. The virtual event, which will take place on June 16, is titled “How Digitalisation Kept Datuk Joey Yap Ahead” and […]
Developing talent via 5G initiative
KUCHING: Sarawak’s newly launched 5G test bed is the right move to develop talent and drive the state to become a frontrunner in digital technology in Malaysia, said Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dr Zaidi Razak. He said that the 5G test bed provided a platform for any uses developed by researchers or developers. […]
Govt improving broadband services in Baram
KUCHING: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (MCMC) is prioritising the provision of rural broadband services to areas such as longhouses and villages including those in Baram. “This is our effort to bridge the digital gap between urban and rural areas,” said Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin in reply to a […]
Malaysia has potential to be Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity hub
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has the potential to be a cybersecurity hub within the Asia-Pacific region, said Austrian Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr Michael Postl. He said Malaysia’s strategic geographical location within the Asia-Pacific region, coupled with its cybersecurity professionals and talent who are found to be hard working, English-speaking, and working in harmony are positive traits which bode well for […]
