How digital helps with the new norm
In addition to unveiling Sarawak Economic Action Council (SEAC) to facilitate the state government’s post-Covid-19 exit economic strategy up to 2030, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg launched on June 9 a webinar series called ‘Sarawak Productive’ to boost the participation of businesses and start-ups in e-commerce which, pre-Covid-19, was targeted to make […]
Sibu Central Market to go cashless
SIBU: Three entities are collaborating to facilitate cashless transactions via Sarawak Pay, an e-wallet application. The collaboration involving Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and Sarawak Information System Sdn Bhd (SAINS) enables customers to go cashless through smartphones and free WiFi services at the Sibu Central Market. An event to launch the link […]
SMA takes steps to digitise state
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) is actively taking steps to digitise the state as a sign of the transition of the government analogue system to digital and one of the systems is Sarawak ID. “Sarawak ID is a ‘digital identity’ initiative by the state government in coordinating access by the people to the services offered […]
Expanding Internet coverage in rural areas
KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) is planning to expand Internet coverage in rural areas through major projects. Its general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said the projects would include the construction of communication towers and digital community centres. “This will provide opportunities to the rural community to enjoy Internet facilities that are available in their […]
‘Make use of COVIDTrace digital app’
KUCHING: The public are urged to make use of the COVIDTrace digital application in an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said such measure is necessary for the Ministry of Health (MOH) to access data to track the location of individuals who have […]
Joint awareness campaign on radio stations
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) together with Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (Azam Sarawak) have launched a public awareness campaign across various radio stations to further empower and brace Sarawakians against the economic backlash resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement issued by Azam, it said that the public awareness campaign themed ‘Normal Baru Serba […]
12 more telco towers to boost Puncak Borneo coverage
PADAWAN: Puncak Borneo now has better and wider network coverage as eight telecommunication towers are already fully functional in the area. Its MP Willie Mongin said through the cooperation of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), they were currently building 12 more towers. “I have also applied for 10 […]
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 […]
Impact of Covid-19 on manufacturing sector
KUCHING: The real impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Sarawak’s manufacturing sector may only be seen in the next few months towards the end of the year, opined Sarawak Manufacturers Association (SMA) secretary-general Stephen Hii. He said while numerous factories were still operating, some were closing down – depending on the type of industry. He […]
Indonesian consulate general to play role
GOVT-TO-GOVT PRIVATE SECTOR RELATIONS KUCHING: The Sarawak Manufacturers Association (SMA) hopes that the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching will be able to play the role of coordinator for government-to-government (G2G) and private sector relations between Sarawak and Indonesia. “There is potential in how both sides can work together in terms of […]
