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Cyber Security Run draws 2,000 participants in Kuching

KUCHING: Despite the morning drizzle, 2,000 individuals from all walks of life converged at Padang Merdeka for the inaugural Cyber Security Run. Organised by the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) in line with Cyber Security Awareness Day, the event coincided with the Sarawak Civil Service Innovation Month 2023. SMA general manager Datuk Dr Anderson Tiong said […]

Rising cybercrime in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak is witnessing a surge in cybercrime with a total of 1,901 online crime cases reported in the first 11 months of this year. Citing statistics from the Commercial Crime Investigation Department of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Sarawak Contingent, Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Datuk Dr Anderson Tiong said the figure indicated […]

Expediting implementation of Cyber Security Framework

MIRI: The state government is expediting the implementation of the Cyber Security Framework through the cyber security unit, focusing on effective governance, policy, compliance, research, innovation, technology, capacity-building and collaboration. General manager of Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) Datuk Dr Anderson Tiong Ing Heng said cybersecurity was necessary as cybercrime was rapidly growing. “It extends beyond […]

Townhall session on telecommunications infrastructure devt

MIRI: Eighty local community representatives and various representatives of government agencies attended the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) Townhall session held here on Wednesday. The Townhall session was held with the aim to enlighten the local community on Sarawak’s telecommunications infrastructure development. Also present were Miri MP Chiew Choon Man, SMA general manager Datuk Dr Anderson […]

Have no fear, telco towers pose no health risks: SMA general manager

KUCHING: High-speed 5G network towers are safe and are not harmful to people’s health. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Datuk Dr Anderson Tiong Ing Heng said, nevertheless concerns about radiation from telecommunication structures have been taken into account, and health remains a priority when building these communication  facilities. “I would like to stress that […]

Ongoing collab on Kuching Smart City initiative

KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) will continue to collaborate on strengthening the Kuching Smart City initiative through experience sharing sessions and personnel capacity building, in the years to come. According to a statement from SMA, this collaboration would be under the ASEAN Smart City Network (ASCN) […]

STATOS roadshow targets 100 businessmen

KUCHING: Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) is organising a roadshow this month, which aims to gather 100 local businesses from Miri, Bintulu and Kuching. In a statement yesterday, it said the roadshow targets to bring around 100 local businesses, including exporters, manufacturers and service providers. “We want to promote the roles and services […]

Network connectivity structures to be installed

KUCHING: A total of 246 5G network connectivity structures will be erected to enable the citizens to leverage and benefit from the hyper-connectivity services. Digital Nasional Berhad’s Sabah and Sarawak general manager, Choo Meng Chung, said 587 5G network connectivity structures will be developed throughout Sarawak. “For Kuching, a total of 246 5G network connectivity […]

Onus on grassroots leaders to press for better coverage

KUCHING: Community leaders and village chiefs must raise the question of poor telecommunications coverage with their respective assemblyman besides the authorities. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) General Manager Ts. Dr. Zaidi Razak who gave the advice said with the data, they may carry out inquiries and justify to the federal government the need for additional funds […]

SMA plays vital role in pushing state towards digitalisation

KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) plays a significant role in developing Sarawak towards digitisation. Its general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said the regulatory body’s role is not only limited to telecommunications, having developed 154 initiatives that support digitisation in Sarawak, but also other inventions including the development of the Sarawak ID application which now […]