MPC, SEDC ink deal
KUCHING: Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) in a simple ceremony yesterday. The MoU is to enable both parties to explore collaborations in areas of training, consultation and technical guidance. “The collaboration with MPC will enhance our journey into the field of digital economy and […]
Govt drafting Temporary Measures Bill
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is in the process of drafting a “Temporary Measures Bill” to mitigate the social and economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali today. He added that as engagement with the public is crucial, an online consultation platform is currently being […]
MPC welcomes more cooperation
KUCHING: Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) welcomes cooperation from more organisations in implementing productivity and innovation programmes aimed at improving efficiency and competitiveness. Sarawak MPC director Sarimah Misman said MPC had constantly been promoting productivity improvement programmes online and would like other organisations to join up as well. “Among the online programmes is the Mini Convention […]
SEDC to work with MPC
KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) will be working closely with the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) to help more local businesses and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) embrace digital economy. SEDC Sarawak’s general manager Abdul Hadi Datuk Abdul Kadir revealed this during a courtesy visit by MPC Sarawak director, Sarimah Misman on him at the […]
Business sectors urged to do online services
KUCHING: The business sectors have been urged to make use of technology and market their services or products online. Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) Sarawak region director, Sarimah Misman said the traditional method of doing things could no longer be applied, but instead the people needed to adapt to the changes by using technology in this […]
Approaches to tackle economic problems
KUCHING: Sarawak is preparing itself with both short- and long-term approaches to tackle economic problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that in terms of the short-term approach, projects which had been approved by the government and were in the midst of implementation would be continued immediately […]
Use tech to up productivity: CM
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged the civil service to utilise technology to enhance productivity and service delivery. He said that the implementation of technology to connect various administrative levels of state, division and district would improve efficiency. “With all these being connected through technology, they can exchange information and […]
Starting digital economy earlier fortunate for Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak is on the right track in its pursuit of the digital economy, and it is fortunate to have started its journey a few years earlier. Had the state just started the journey now during the current Covid-19 pandemic, many problems would likely have come up. “The objective of digital economy is to grow […]
Council to contact federation over cancellation of Asean Para Games
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) will seek clarification from the Asean Para Sports Federation (APSF) over the cancellation of the 2020 Asean Para Games (APG) in the Philippines following the Covid-19 pandemic. MPC president Datuk Seri Megat D. Shahriman Zaharudin said if the news was true, it would surely be a disappointment to the nation’s athletes and sports associations […]
Council urges corporate bodies, sponsors to help Para athletes
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) called on corporate bodies, sponsors and individuals to make contribution to help national para athletes who are affected by the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) to curb the spread of Covid-19 outbreak. MPC general manager G. Mohan said the donations would help and support the athletes in achieving their […]