Science data centre to aid digital transformation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The establishment of the Science Data Centre at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak will help realise the state government’s digital transformation which is one of the main enablers outlined in the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. “The centre is also able to assist the Sarawak government to analyse data and build the knowledge needed […]

The Reid omission

The omission of good is no less reprehensible that the commission of evil. – Plutarch, Greek philosopher Malayan legal heavyweights like Dr. Radhakrishna Ramani, Yong Shook Lin, C S Jayaswal, T Rajendra and E D Shearn were not included in or engaged by the Reid Commission in pre-Merdeka Malaya. Foreigners, untutored and inexperienced about Malayan adat, were […]

Digital transformation key to advancing Sarawak

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said advancing digital transformation is key towards improving productivity and efficiency. “We need to fully embrace digital transformation to maximise the economic value in the global business environment that is dynamic and volatile,” he said. And as the state progresses, Abang Johari said it needs […]

Upskilling the next-gen

By Neville Timothy Sanders & Annabell Naja The Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yayasan Sarawak that was tasked with training and upskilling the young generation to meet the technical needs and requirements of the state industries, with a focus on various sectors such as oil and gas trade, […]

New satellite and gateway to help Sarawak achieve goals

KUCHING: The construction of the new MEASAT-3d High Throughput Satellite East Malaysia Gateway in conjunction with the launch of the latest MEASAT-3d satellite in June will greatly contribute towards Sarawak’s goal in line with its Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi believed that the state government’s goal […]

Corporate digital responsibility for GLCs

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is advocating for corporate digital responsibility (CDR) to be included in corporate practices and operating models among government linked corporations (GLCs) and statutory bodies. He pointed out that the CDR is in alignment with Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. He explained […]

School praised for its Sino-Western syllabus

MIRI: The Riam Road Secondary School (RRSS) management has been given a pat on the back for setting up the Riam Hill International Secondary School (RHISS) which provides an education based on the Chinese syllabus as well as the Cambridge syllabus. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the combination of […]

UTS’ role in producing digital savvy generation

SIBU: University Technology Sarawak (UTS) will help prepare Sarawak to produce graduates for a competitive digital economy of the future by producing a technologically and digitally savvy generation. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said UTS does not only focus on academics alone but also delivers skills and firsthand experience,  including spearheading the […]

Be social media savvy to woo voters

KUCHING: Social media is expected to play an even bigger role in communicating political messages in the run-up to the 12th state election. A growing penchant for all things digital has now put traditional media in the shade, and political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal wants all contending parties to make full use of […]

State civil service on digital journey

KUCHING: The Sarawak civil service is vigorously undergoing digital transformation to achieve world-class status and capability while placing high importance on integrity and accountability. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said having a world-class delivery system cannot go without the element of transparency and good governance. “The government sector is often perceived by […]