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Use technology to assist border security

KUCHING: Sarawak Immigration director Datuk Ken Leben has suggested the use of Internet of Things (IoT) or similar technology to assist border security. He said this while concurring with Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing’s earlier suggestion for fences or walls to be built at strategic locations along Sarawak’s 1,032km […]

IOT-enabled farming can reduce costs, enhance yields

This first of two articles on precision farming takes a look at a chilli farm in Selangor where a smart farming application is being used to monitor the entire cultivation process. KUALA LUMPUR: At first glance, the 0.8-hectare site in Kampung Sijangkang in Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor, where red chillis planted in black polybags can […]

State pushes for digital science researches

KUCHING: Sarawak must push ahead in new digital and data science research areas so that the state is on par with developed countries. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said these research areas included artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, among others. “To leapfrog our research and development […]

SK Pulo to be smart school

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Pulo is set to become a modern school, equipped with information communication technology (ICT) facilities that fit well into the 21st-century classroom setting once completed in December 2022. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs and Kuching North City Commission), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi […]

Fresh graduates, unemployed urged to join PPKS programme

KUCHING: Registration is ongoing for the October 2020 intake of the Integrated Internet of Things (IoT) and Cybersecurity in Manufacturing Programme at the Sarawak Skills Development Centre (PPKS), Tabuan Jaya here. PPKS highlighted that diploma and bachelor’s degree holders majoring in computer science, computer systems, electronics, information technology, mechatronics or software engineering, are encouraged to […]

‘Food basket’ now includes Mukah

BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP MATU: The state’s food basket area stretching from Betong to Sarikei divisions will now include the Mukah Division. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said the food basket area now is from Betong until Jemoreng. He said an initial sum of RM187 million had been set aside […]

Busy Friday for CM

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received three courtesy calls at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia here today (July 17). The first one was from Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) director-general Datuk Abdul Latif Abu Seman. His delegation included board member Datuk Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg; corporate secretary Datin Roseleena Hashim; […]

Young Agropreneurs encouraged to use IoT in agriculture

KUALA LANGAT: Young agropreneurs are encouraged to utilise the Internet of Things (IoT) technology as it can help to increase revenue. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry I Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah said the application of IoT could help them manage their crops online instead of going to the field every single day. “Through […]

State now reaping benefits of digital economy: Rep

KUCHING: Although some groups, especially those from the opposition initially mocked the concept of digital economy, the results and benefits towards the state and its people are now evident, said Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. He welcomed the state government’s initiative of digital connectivity throughout Sarawak as mentioned by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi […]

Applying smart technology in prawn farming

KUCHING: There is big potential in shrimp farming using smart farming technology. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said a local company, Sea Horse Corporation Sdn Bhd, was doing this, including using the IoT, in the feeding and water quality management. “It is also feeding the genetically improved Hawaiian broodstock using locally produced […]