KUCHING: The Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) signed six key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with technology partners during the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2024, aiming to strengthen Sarawak’s digital economy. The agreements were signed by SDEC chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Sudarnoto Osman and witnessed by Minister for
KUCHING: The establishment of the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) aims to address the growing significance of AI and Big Data in advancing Sarawak’s economic, social, and environmental agenda. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi stressed that SAIC plays a crucial role in advising the government on
KUCHING: Big Data plays a pivotal role in effective asset management for water utilities. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi noted that condition assessments of water pipes are both expensive and disruptive. As such, he said that Big Data should be utilised to develop intelligent prediction systems for
KUCHING: Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS) and MSC Trustgate, a leading licensed certification authority in Malaysia, have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the digital ecosystem in Sarawak. The strategic collaboration by both entities resulted in the signing of the MoU aimed at promoting secure digital signatures,
KUCHING: A total of 74 houses of worship across Sarawak have been given grants totalling RM20.66 million as part of the third phase of the Assistance Fund for Places of Worship of Other Religions. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that there remains an unutilised balance of RM9.576
KUCHING: A total of 12,000 Asian sea bass (Lates calcarifer) fry were released into local waters as part of an effort to promote marine ecosystem sustainability and ensure the continuity of fishery resources. Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the release of the fry
KUCHING: The oil palm harvesting machine developed by the Sarawak government is poised to become a global innovation, positioning Sarawak as a major player in the palm oil industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that the tractor, produced by Sarawak Plantation Berhad (SPB), has already
KUCHING: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has called for the adoption of eco-friendly palm-based insulating oil at electrical substation networks in Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said this follows innovations by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) researchers, which enhance the safety and efficiency of electrical systems.
KUCHING: Sarawak’s revenue from the palm oil industry as of August this year has increased by 13 per cent compared to last year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak has exported 3.13 million tonnes of palm oil and palm-based products, with export values exceeding RM11.02
KUCHING: Sarawak non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called on the unity government to ensure that no community is left behind in the distribution of federal allocations in the upcoming Budget 2025. Persatuan Intelektual Pribumi Sarawak (PERANTIS), Persatuan Kebajikan Persaudaraan Sahabat Miri@Kaban Menyadi, Raban Semadak Borneo Brotherhood, and Persatuan Masyarakat Salako dan
