Thumbs-up to CCTVs
KUCHING: The Ministry Local Government and Housing will collaborate with Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to install 800 CCTVs at 200 locations in Kuching. The installations are expected to be completed by the end of this year. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this is part of an initiative under […]
Ministry’s initiatives being digitised, integrated
KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) is in the process of developing the iSarawakCare system to digitise and integrate initiatives under the ministry. Its Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the system has yet to be completed and is currently in development under the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) […]
Sacofa to help bridge digital gap
KUCHING: Sacofa Sdn Bhd is always committed to supporting the state government’s initiative to bridge the digital divide between the rural and urban areas. Its managing director Mohamed Zaid Zaini said the company is currently working on various government projects together with the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). “Chief […]
Mastering the art of writing
KUCHING: Capable and high spirited, the new generation of journalists in Sarawak today can take their careers to a higher level if they focus on improving their writing skills. In pointing this out, media expert Dr Jeniri Amir said one of the traits of a successful writer was mastering the art of writing. “Don’t write […]
Provide power supply, clean water to school
SERIAN: Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus has appealed to the State Utilities Ministry to supply power connection and clean and treated water to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Merakai. “I appeal to its minister to supply both utilities to the school here because they still use the river and rain as a source of water as well […]
Plans to increase rural internet access welcomed
KUCHING: Online learning poses great challenges for pupils in the rural areas of Sarawak as there is limited access to internet, or no connectivity at all. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced schools nationwide to close, thus online home-based learning may not be as effective yet. In several rural or interior areas, teachers would need to […]
Tender Notice Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA)
Telang Usan rep lists 68 villages in need of Internet access
MIRI: The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the importance of being digitally connected. Demand for Internet access and fast bandwidth is increasing. Without access or low speed, folk in rural areas, especially students and teachers, are struggling to keep up. Recently, the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) agreed in principle to […]
Hoping to have wide rural broadband services soon
KUCHING: It hoped that Internet connectivity in the rural areas in particular can be resolved as soon as possible, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah She said she welcomes the good efforts taken by Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to […]
Joining forces to provide broadband services
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have agreed in principle to work together to tackle the urgent need for broadband internet connectivity in underserved areas in the state. SMA said they are going to work closely with MCMC to ensure efficient rollout of their projects. “We are mindful […]
