Brunei – StartUp Borneo

17 Oct 2020

KBS rancang 9 Kejohanan e-Sukan

Brunei, Community Initiative, Creative Arts & Design, Digital Economy, Kalimantan, Our Community, Sarawak

KBS merancang 9 Kejohanan e-Sukan dengan kerjasama Jabatan Belia dan Sukan (JBS) negara merancang untuk menganjurkan sembilan kejohanan sukan elektronik (e-Sukan), mengikut zon di seluruh negara. Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican berkata, kesemua kejohanan berkenaan diharap dapat membantu menyediakan pemain-pemain amatur e-sukan dari negara ini untuk bersaing pada kejohanan-kejohanan di peringkat kebangsaan dan antarabangsa. Justeru menurut Reezal Merican, kesemua pemain-pemain amatur ini perlu melalui pengalaman bersaing dengan pemain-pemain e-sukan dari negara lagi bagi membantu penyediaan berkenaan. “Bersaing dalam kejohanan di peringkat antarabangsa adalah medan pertandingan yang diimpikan oleh kesemua pemain e-sukan ini. “Namun bagi mencapai…

13 Mar 2020

By Mohamad Fikrullah

US$5 bil oil refinery, airport in Lawas to be game changer

Brunei, Renewable Energy, Sabah, Sarawak#smartcity #sarawaksmartcommunity #innovationhub #smartcommunitybuildup

Source: Published by Lim How Pim from Borneo Post Online on November 30, 2019, Saturday at 5:07 PM. Abang Johari (front row, fourth right) and other members of his delegation pose for a group photo. KUCHING: The proposed US$ 5 billion oil refinery in Lawas would be a game changer for development in the northern region of Sarawak and Sarawak economy as a whole once completed, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari said the refinery complex should be completed by 2022 if the current negotiation and preparations were proceeding as scheduled. He made these remarks…

13 Mar 2020

By Mohamad Fikrullah

Perpindahan ibu negara Indonesia beri impak besar kepada Sarawak – Awang Tengah

Brunei, Kalimantan, Sabah, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation#innovationhub #sarawaknewdevelopment #smartcity #smartcommunitybuildup

Source: Published by Suara Sarawak on March 9th, 2020. KUCHING: Perpindahan ibu negara Indonesia dari Pulau Jawa ke Kalimantan bakal memberikan impak besar khususnya dalam perdagangan merentasi sempadan melibatkan Sarawak, kata Timbalan Ketua Menteri negeri itu, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Beliau yang juga Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri, Terminal Perindustrian dan Pembangunan Usahawan Sarawak berkata, rancangan negara jiran itu bakal memberikan kesan besar khususnya di kawasan utara negeri ini. “Banyak lagi peluang yang harus kita fikirkan, dari segi perdagangan sempadan akan menjadi lebih besar,” katanya ketika berucap pada Majlis Makan Malam dan Pelancaran Logo Agensi Pembangunan Wilayah Utara…

25 Dec 2019

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

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Borneo can be an economic powerhouse in Asia, says Shafie

Aviation and Aerospace, Brunei, Community Initiative, Creative Arts & Design, Digital Economy, Farming & Agriculture, FinTech, Fishing, Industry 4.0, Kalimantan, Our Community, Renewable Energy, Sabah, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal said the island of Borneo, which is shared by three countries including Malaysia, has the potential to be an economic powerhouse in the Asian region. — Bernama pic TARAKAN (Indonesia), Oct 2 — The island of Borneo, which is shared by three countries including Malaysia, has the potential to be an economic powerhouse in the Asian region, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. He said the area, covering Sabah dan Sarawak, Kalimantan dan Brunei, was rich with natural resources, particularly oil and gas. The island’s proximity to China and South…

11 Dec 2019

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

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‘Limbang Waterfront project to be completed by 2021’

Brunei, Community Initiative, Creative Arts & Design, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Farming & Agriculture, Fishing, Our Community, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation

LIMBANG: The RM60-million Limbang Waterfront upgrading project is expected to be fully completed by 2021. In stating this, Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the project was divided into two phases. “Limbang will have the longest waterfront in Sarawak once the waterfront project with a total length of 1.6km is fully completed by 2021. “This Limbang Waterfront would be the main development icon for the people here,” he said when met during the presentation of Limbang Waterfront Upgrading Project Phase 2 Contract at Limbang District Council yesterday. The Bukit Kota assemblyman said…

26 Oct 2019

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

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Sarawak Energy’s Inaugural Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF) 2019 To Be Held in Kuching 10 -11 Dec

Aviation and Aerospace, Brunei, Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Farming & Agriculture, FinTech, Industry 4.0, Kalimantan, Our Community, Renewable Energy, Sabah, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation

Sarawak Energy Group Chief Executive Officer Datu Haji Sharbini Suhaili KUCHING, 14 OCTOBER 2019, MONDAY: Sarawak Energy is organising its first own-brand thought leadership conference as a platform for greater discussion on sustainability and renewable energy. Organised with the Ministry of Utilities Sarawak, the Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum or SAREF 2019 will be held at Borneo Convention Center Kuching (BCCK) in Kuching from 10 to 11 December 2019. Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg is expected to officiate at the opening of the forum, together with Sarawak Minister for Utilities Dato Sri Dr.…

14 Oct 2019

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

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International Applied Vibration Conference (IAViC) 2019 On 13th and 14th November in Kuala Lumpur

Brunei, Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Farming & Agriculture, FinTech, Fishing, Industry 4.0, Kalimantan, Our Community, Renewable Energy, Sabah, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation

This November, the IMM Vibration Committee is once again proud to organize an exciting conference cum exhibition (IAViC2019) that addresses “Vibration Technology in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0”. Pioneering as the largest vibration technical community in Malaysia, IAViC serves as the ideal platform to share latest technologies as well as discoveries from various industries locally and globally. With the event set to be held on 13-14 November 2019 at Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur, IAViC 2019 seeks to dig through the latest industrial challenges, promoting cross-application and catalysing the exchange of ideas. Prepare to indulge yourself as we showcase the…

13 Oct 2019

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

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Curtin Malaysia hosting International Conference on Materials Technology and Energy in November

Brunei, Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Industry 4.0, Kalimantan, Renewable Energy, Sabah, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation

Miri – 5 September 2019 – Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is hosting the 2nd International Conference on Materials Technology and Energy (ICMTE 2019) at its campus from 6 to 8 November 2019. Co-organised with The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Miri Branch and the Institution of Materials Malaysia (IMM) Miri Chapter with support from the Sarawak Convention Bureau, ICMTE 2019 will focus on advanced technology for construction and engineering, as well as renewable energy and environmental issues. It will provide a platform for researchers, engineers and academics from some 10 countries to exchange knowledge and ideas, and discuss innovations, trends…

15 Jun 2019

By Charmaine Yeap Xun Fang

TOP 50 MOST FUNDED DIGITAL STARTUPS IN ASEAN IN 2018

Aviation and Aerospace, Brunei, Community Initiative, Creative Arts & Design, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Farming & Agriculture, FinTech, Fishing, Industry 4.0, Kalimantan, Our Community, Renewable Energy, Sabah, Sarawak, Smart City

1. Singapore – GRAB ($5.8 billion) Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing platform that offers the fastest booking service for taxis, private cars and motorbikes through one mobile. Their go-to-market strategies and campaign have successfully garnered countless users across 6 countries in less than four years. 2. Singapore – Sea (Garena) ($2.0 billion) Garena is a leading platform provider for online PC and mobile digital content in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, as well as the exclusive operator in the region for popular titles such as League of Legends, FIFA Online 3, Point Blank, Blade & Soul and Arena of Valor. 3. Indonesia…

15 Jun 2019

By Charmaine Yeap Xun Fang

Boost for tourism industry at Sabah’s east coast

Aviation and Aerospace, Brunei, Creative Arts & Design, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Sabah

Mohamaddin when interviewed at the open house. LAHAD DATU: The Tourism, Art and Culture Ministry will work on finding funds to boost the tourism industry and enhance tourism products at Sabah’s east coast. Its minister, Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi, said efforts were also being made to attract more local and foreign tourists as well as boosting eco-tourism in the area. Mohamaddin said Silam for example had several tourist attractions that could be visited, such as the Tower of Heaven, Danum Valley, Tabin Wild Reserve and others. “We (the ministry) will promote tourism attractions in Malaysia including here in Silam as well…