KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Kintone Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd (Kintone) have partnered to advance Sarawak’s digital future.
With the goal of helping local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate digital transformation, the SME Digital Transformation Seminar, co-hosted by SDEC and Kintone, marked a significant step towards equipping Sarawak’s SMEs with the tools, resources, and expert support necessary to grow their businesses.
The seminar, according to their joint statement, represents a critical step in helping these enterprises remain competitive in an increasingly digital landscape.
“Sarawak, in particular, has garnered increasing attention for its digitalisation efforts, with the state government’s active efforts in building its digital infrastructure.
“The collaboration between SDEC and Kintone aligns with the growing demand for accessible, adaptable solutions for local businesses and supports the vision outlined in the Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030,” they said.
Commenting on the seminar, Kintone Southeast Asia Managing Director Tsubasa Nakazawa pointed out that SMEs represent approximately 97 per cent of all businesses in Malaysia, making them the backbone of the nation’s domestic economy.
“Kintone’s no-code platform is designed to simplify complicated workflow processes, allowing small and mid-sized businesses in various industries — including traditional sectors such as tourism, construction, and retail — to build user-friendly custom applications that meet their business needs at a fraction of the cost.
“This removes the burden of expensive IT expenditures that most businesses struggle to keep up with,” he said.
He stressed that the company’s ultimate goal is to help businesses of all sizes integrate this solution, ultimately transforming their operations and supporting scalable growth.
“Kintone currently serves over 37,000 customers globally, empowering businesses, government agencies, and communities to enhance productivity, collaboration, and efficiency.
“This initiative reflects our broader commitment to empowering SMEs across Sarawak, Borneo, and Malaysia as a whole,” he said.
For the record, the inaugural SDEC x Kintone seminar brought together high-level government officials, industry leaders, and business owners, providing enterprises of all sizes with an opportunity to learn how digital tools can streamline operations and drive cost-efficient improvements, with no IT qualifications required.
Attendees were presented with hands-on insights into how Kintone’s intuitive platform enables organisations to manage workflows and enhance collaboration at a manageable pace.
“With digital transformation playing an essential role in Sarawak’s evolving economy, this seminar has underlined a shared belief that technology should be an enabler.
“Through practical demonstrations and expert-led discussions, participants witnessed firsthand how Kintone’s flexible platform can streamline workflows, reduce operational bottlenecks, and empower businesses to adapt to a rapidly digitising world.”
