Over 500 youth to get AI skills training

SARAWAK’s Futurise Youth @ AI Initiative will train over 500 youth in Sarawak with artificial intelligence skills, preparing them for careers in technology and supporting growth in the state’s high-tech sector. Looking ahead, Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Ripin Lamat praised the initiative, noting its alignment with the government’s focus on […]
Use AI but don’t abandon reading and critical thinking

KUALA LUMPUR: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) can be greatly beneficial in learning if students do not abandon the culture of reading and critical thinking in their pursuit of knowledge, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that, in this regard, students should not rely entirely on AI but instead use it […]
Navigating AI as a career path

Navigating AI as a career path is a carefully thought-through process that requires constant upskilling as the advancements of this technology grow rapidly. Sharing a forum from the recent International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS), it is even more vital to be in line with the technology as Sarawak adopts digitalisation. Taking every challenge as […]
SMEs learn to harness AI power

KUCHING: A generative artificial intelligence (AI) training programme has equipped Sarawak’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the tools to enhance their productivity and competitiveness. Organised by Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) Sarawak and SM Digital Innovation Sdn Bhd recently, the programme aimed to equip SMEs with practical AI applications to revolutionise their operations. According to […]
AI-powered learning: A glimpse into the future of education

Dr Edith Lim Ai Ling ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) has gradually transformed the education sector by altering the way educators teach and students learn. The term encapsulates not only technological progress but also signifies a transformation in how educators engage with curriculum delivery and how students engage with the learning process, departing from conventional methodologies. Moreover, […]
AI Centre to propel Sarawak as leader in technology

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) will position Sarawak as a leader in AI technology in Malaysia, enhancing local talent, attracting global experts, and accelerating AI adoption among Sarawakians. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the SAIC will concentrate on AI research, development and commercialisation. He noted that generative […]