Sarawak showcases 5G success in Barcelona
KUCHING: The potential of 5G technology in transforming Sarawak’s digital economy was showcased at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC) 2023. The technology exhibition, organised by Ericsson and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), featured the successful delivery of a lecture by senior lecturer Dr Syafiqah Saidin from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to a group of students […]
China willing to help Sarawak
KUCHING: China is willing to assist Sarawak in its development, including infrastructure and technology, says Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching, Cheng Guangzhong. He said one example was high-end bridge construction, which required strong technical support and the manufacturing industry. “China is well-known for its strong ability in infrastructure development – efficient, […]
Thumbs-up to CM’s brilliant idea
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s call for more Sarawakian students to master aero-technology has received encouraging response from the public. Recently, the chief minister said the state government would upgrade the facilities at International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i-CATS) University College so that the university could produce graduates who are […]
Sarawak well into 21st century
KUCHING: Sarawak is moving well into the 21st century in all aspects of development, including the state’s digital economy policy, hydrogen buses, and autonomous rail transit (ART), said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He gave the thumbs-up for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s vision and policy for Sarawak’s future […]
Be ready for the challenges
KUCHING: As Sarawak moves towards a digital economy, it must be ready to face challenges and unsolved issues which come with it. This was pointed out by Emeritus Professor of World Competitiveness at Institute of Management Development (IMD) Lausanne, Professor Stephane Garelli when he delivered his keynote presentation on ‘The Changing Global Economic Landscape & […]
Digitalisation the way to go: Abang Johari
BY AHMAD HAMKAR SARBINEE KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg reiterated the importance of Sarawak’s migration towards digitisation. He said the current aspect of development is based on digital technology which required the state to migrate from conventional methods to digital. He said the state was fortunate to have started making strides towards […]
Board launches online radio
BY SHAH AHMED FAROUQ & NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS KUCHING: Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) launched their new online radio — Internet Radio Islamic Sarawak (Iris) — yesterday. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the digital radio complements the state government’s efforts to […]
Curtin Malaysia and Tegas sign three-year MoU
MIRI: In line with the Sarawak Digital Economy 2018-2022 blueprint, Curtin Malaysia has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas). The MoU was signed when the SMA-Tegas Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) Miri was launched by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. The hub is located in […]
