Fast internet to ensure smooth learning process in religious schools
KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) will provide highspeed internet broadband services to ensure a smooth learning process in two schools under the Sarawak Islamic Council in the Samarahan district. SMA general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said two out of 11 schools under the Sarawak Islamic Council have experienced broadband network problems. “We are receiving […]
Proposal for SEDC to integrate Sarawak ID into EPR system
KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) has proposed that Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) integrate the Sarawak ID into the corporation’s Enterprise Resource Planning (EPR) system. SMA general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said that the Sarawak ID is used as the single-sign-on (SSO) identity on all the Sarawak government online services and S Pay Global […]
CCTV poles a potential money earner
KUCHING: The closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) installed at Jalan Arang and Jalan Dogan is not an experimental installation of the Kuching Smart City project. Tan Kai, a political secretary to the Premier, said it was a joint project between the local assemblyman and the police. He said the project can be incorporated into the Kuching Smart […]
UNIMAS, state govt jointly promote local tourism
KOTA SAMARAHAN: University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) researchers are actively associated with the Sarawak government to promote and uplift local tourism. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Dr Wan Hashim Wan Ibrahim said the establishment of the Institute of Tourism Research and Innovation (ITRI) provided ample opportunities for UNIMAS academicians to collaborate on various research projects […]
STB unveils new look travel portal and app
KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled its new and improved Sarawak Travel Portal and App in an effort to promote tourist attractions and tourism products across the state. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah said the new portal and app is a culmination of efforts from the ministry, […]
SPay Global records transactions worth over RM2.8b
KUCHING: Sarawak’s mobile application, SPay Global has recorded a total transaction of 66.7 million worth over RM2.8 billion since its launch in 2017 until Nov 27 this year. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) acting general manager Irtidzar Razali said the application formerly known as Sarawak Pay has also registered a total of 657,824 users with 86,154 […]
iSarawakCare wins London Design Awards 2022
KUCHING: iSarawakCare has won the London Design Awards 2022 for the Digital Government Services category. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah announced the good news at a press conference held at Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) here today (Nov 30). “It has gone through three rigorous jury exercises and on November […]
Crucial to develop skilled workforce in technical fields
KUCHING: It is now crucial for Sarawak to have sufficient pool of competent, certified practitioners and professionals in its workforce as the state aspires to achieve developed status by 2030, said Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) deputy chief scientist Professor Ir Ts Dr Al-Khalid Othman. With billions of ringgit worth of projects to be implemented by […]
Digitalising for the benefit of all
“Digital economy will create an entirely new dimension of development and growth for Sarawak, including creating new jobs for young people in urban centres and rural areas, transforming the way we live and do business.” – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Premier Sarawak IT is only right that Sarawak’s digital transformation must […]
On track to become leading digital economy
BY ARNOLD UJANG SARAWAK is on track to be a leading digital economy by 2030 with the establishment of related agencies and digital infrastructures. The state’s venture to digitalise its economy began in earnest in 2018, shifting its dependence on non-renewable resources and leapfrogging into the next generation economy. As Sarawak continues to progress, it […]
