300 telco towers built, handed over to SDEC
By Alverdtekoster Anyap & Neville Timothy Sanders SEBUYAU: Three hundred telecommunication towers built by Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) have been handed over to the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC). This was revealed by Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi, adding that it is for SDEC to install telecommunication equipment onto the towers that […]
Tower with MOCN tech soon in Long Busan, Belaga
KUCHING: The telecommunication tower with Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) transmitter sharing technology will be built soon in Long Busan, Belaga. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Julaihi Narawi disclosed the matter, saying that construction would be carried out in the near future. “I have checked with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the […]
Need for skilled labour force to attain 2030 goal
BARIO: Sarawak would have to have a skilled labour force of at least 60 per cent to achieve its goal of a high income status by 2030. In stating this Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) Deputy Chief Scientist and Deputy Adviser of Digital Economy, Professor Dr Al-Khalid Othman said the concern is presently the state is […]
Puncak Borneo digitalisation proceeding smoothly: MP
KUCHING: Digitalisation under the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) throughout the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency is being actively implemented. JENDELA is a government initiative for the provision of a comprehensive digital infrastructure by providing regular, mobile and quality internet services. According to Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin, a total of 30 […]
Empowering communities via digital platform
MIRI: The ‘Tech Safari 2.0’ Subis programme by the Centre of Technical Excellence (Centexs) and Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) was launched today with a mission to provide digital platform aimed at empowering local communities in various services. The launch of the outreach programme to provide greater awareness of digital technology to local communities was graced […]
63 longhouses get high-speed internet
BINTULU: The Sebauh Rural High-Speed Open Broadband Network is now providing high-speed internet to residents in 63 longhouses in the Sebauh district. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said the project, the idea of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, was highlighted in 2018 and approved the following year, […]
SMA-stakeholders collaboration under TRANSCEND project
KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) will use and extend the mobilise platform through the living lab named Resilience4wrd to support risk-sensitive sustainable urban development under the TRANSCEND project. SMA general manager Ts Dr Zaidi Razak said the TRANSCEND living lab will involve collaboration with a wide cross-section […]
Smart agriculture takes centre stage
KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) held a Satellite Digital Programme yesterday (June 14) in conjunction with the fifth International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2022 (IDECS). Theme ‘Smart Agriculture’ it was held at the SMA Heritage and Creative Innovation Center (CHIC). In a statement, the organisers said the programme will feature experienced speakers in their […]
Call to establish more TA units to look after strategic assets
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dr Zaidi Razak has urged the government to set up more Territorial Army (TA) units to look after strategic assets in Sarawak. He said that assets as the hydroelectric dams, including Bakun, Murum, Baleh, Batang Ai and Bengoh, should also be looked into. “I hope that the government […]
Fostering culture of service delivery excellence
KUCHING: Brainstorming sessions were held on the way forward during a Telecommunication Process, Procedure and Guideline in Sarawak (PPG) Revision Lab here. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) General Manager Dr. Zaidi Razak said the lab sought to cater to the needs of industry and the people’s well-being. He added that it would contribute towards the success […]
