Join She-Tech AsiaForum 2023 on Oct 3
KUCHING: Join the game-changers of the tech industry at the She-Tech Asia Forum 2023, scheduled to be held on Oct 3. The forum is an inaugural event co-located with the 27th World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) and the 6th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2023, which is organised by the Sarawak government and […]
Digitalising for the benefit of all
“Digital economy will create an entirely new dimension of development and growth for Sarawak, including creating new jobs for young people in urban centres and rural areas, transforming the way we live and do business.” – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Premier Sarawak IT is only right that Sarawak’s digital transformation must […]
SDEC wins gold at Digital Economy Awards
KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) won gold for the Premier’s Digital Economy Award at the Digital Economy Awards 2022 (DEA 2022) in conjunction with the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2022 yesterday. They took home cash prizes worth RM20,000. In addition, they also won the Digital Technology Transformation Award, with their project entitled […]
Companies showcase sustainable initiatives at IDECS
KUCHING: International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2022 showcases unique booths set up by companies and sectors involved in the programme. Held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) from June 21 until June 22, companies such as HUAWEI, CENTEX, Sarawak Information System (SAINS), Reach 10, S Pay Global and Service Sarawak are some of the […]
IDECS focus on environment, social and governance
KUCHING: The 5th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2022 (IDECS 2022) focuses on the importance of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) element. Deputy State Secretary (Operations) cum Chairman of IDECS 2022, Datuk Dr Sabariah Putit said the ESG element would further accelerate long-term socio-economic growth for Sarawak, attract talent, encourage socially responsive investment and attract […]
Five-year work permit for professionals soon
KUCHING: Sarawak will be introducing the extension of work permit for professionals to five years instead of renewing it annually. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the state needs more expertise such as the upper echelon, scientists, and many more to move forward in terms of developing technologies. “We are […]
Premier witnesses eight MoU, one MoA
KUCHING: Eight memoranda of understanding (MoU) and one memorandum of agreement (MoA) were sealed at the 5th International Digital Economy Conference (IDECS) 2022. The exchange of documents was witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), today. The first MoU was between Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) […]
IDECS features 11 keynote speakers
KUCHING: Eleven keynote speakers will be featured during the two-day International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) which kicked off today. Conference chairperson Datuk Dr Sabariah Putit said one of the speakers is SIEMENS chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe, whose topic is on environmental and energy sustainability. “With 25 years of […]
Startup weekend puts potential of youths on display
MIRI: Aspiring social entrepreneurs, working professionals and students participated in a Techstars Startup Weekend Social Impact Miri (SWSIM) programme here from June 17-19. Organised by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) and Curtin Univesity Malaysia, the programme is a part of the Sarawak Digital Month activities in conjunction with the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak […]
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, […]
