Leverage on technology
MIRI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged timber industry players to leverage on technology in forest plantation development as well as to improve timber product diversification and utilisation. He said that technology such as hyperspectral could be used to monitor the incidence of pest and disease in large plantations, mapping of […]
Introduce digital learning early
KUCHING: Sarawak should introduce digital learning in schools as early as possible. Emeritus Professor of World Competitiveness at Institute of Management Development (IMD) Lausanne, Professor Stéphane Garelli made the recommendation at the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2020 held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here on Wednesday (Oct 7). “In Switzerland, we are […]
Adapt to new tech, forest and timber sector told
MIRI: The forest and timber sector should adapt to new technologies as Sarawak is embracing the industrial revolution (IR) 4.0 era, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The state government, he said, was willing to consider allocating more funds to ensure that departments and related industries adapt to the latest digital […]
Future visionaries needed
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: With the rapid advancement in technology, youths have been urged to be creative and farsighted. “They must have vision and creativity as well as knowledge as the old ways simply won’t work anymore. “I recently read a book, which detailed that future wars will no longer depend on hardware but […]
Special base to prevent entry of refugees
LANGKAWI: The government is urged to set up a special base and apply new technologies such as drones for surveillance and monitoring the northern waters of Langkawi to prevent the entry of ethnic Rohingya refugees. Langkawi Umno Division head, Datuk Nawawi Ahmad said the infiltration of the illegal immigrants into the island had raised anxiety […]
Adopt new technology to remain competitive
KUCHING: Timber industry players have no choice but to make adjustments and upgrade their operations in order to sustain their businesses, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “They have to retool, adopt new technology, and go for more automation,” he emphasised at a press conference held after officiating at a special […]
