08Dec 2019 by Abdul Qaiyum Alidin No Comments
Siasitok secured Dare to Dream Grant AirAsia 2019

Siasitok secured Dare to Dream Grant AirAsia 2019

Community Initiative, Creative Arts & Design, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0, Our Community, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation
Dare to Dream Grant AirAsia 2019 Alhamdulillah.. Again, again and again.. Siasitok taking a place from more than a few hundred application all around Asean.. This is opportunity that we had to move further. Thanks for everyone giving us the support.. We will give our best for the country.. Thanks Malaysia. We will fly high after this. #siasitok #siasitoksl #bepositive #breakthesilentworld #Magic #startupborneo #popnm #MBM #pemikirsosialis #SMKAMI #MAYCMelaka #ownyourfuture #alsharqforum #wsf #NESDA #silentdignity #MBS #sambalsisumandak #socialinnovation #socialenterprise #keusahawanansosial #socialenterpreneurship #sixteenResources #trainerhebat #hrdftrainer #EWC2019 #siasitokslRiyadh2019 #wsfhub #StarbucksMalaysia #starbucksMY
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08Dec 2019 by Abdul Qaiyum Alidin No Comments
Sarawak to establish first bio-industrial park

Sarawak to establish first bio-industrial park

Digital Economy, Industry 4.0, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation
KUCHING: Sarawak will set up its first bio-industrial park, through Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the park in Samarahan would take up the challenge of bringing in new investments from across the globe to produce bio-related goods. “I see that SBC has played a vital role through its documentation of traditional knowledge and collaboration campaigns with key players in research and development to leverage on biodiversity discoveries that can be commercialised,” he said in a speech, read by Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Dato Sri Michael Manyin during SBC’s 21st anniversary dinner on Friday. Abang Johari said engaging the indigenous communities to become partners in the commercialisation process was important, pointing out that Malaysia is party to the Nagoya Protocol on…
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08Dec 2019 by Abdul Qaiyum Alidin No Comments
eSports levels up with SEA Games debut

eSports levels up with SEA Games debut

Creative Arts & Design, Digital Economy, Industry 4.0, Smart City, Social Innovation
eSports took a step into the sporting mainstream on Thursday as it made its debut at the Southeast Asian Games, becoming a medal event for the first time at an Olympic-recognised multi-sport competition. As the typhoon-hit Games, spread across dozens of venues in the northern Philippines, neared the halfway stage, eSports made its grand entrance at a darkened arena in Manila. It represents progress for video gaming, which was a demonstration sport at last year’s Asian Games but has been left off the programme for the next edition in 2022. Players from nine countries are competing over six days for medals in Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Dota 2, Starcraft II, Tekken 7 and Hearthstone. “This is a very, very historic day because for the first time eSports will be…
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08Dec 2019 by Abdul Qaiyum Alidin No Comments
‘Successful youths ensure Sarawak’s 2030 vision’

‘Successful youths ensure Sarawak’s 2030 vision’

Creative Arts & Design, Digital Economy, Farming & Agriculture, FinTech, Fishing, Industry 4.0, Renewable Energy, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation
MIRI: The success and achievements of Sarawakian youths today signify their immense potential to ensure that Sarawak would meet its aspirations of becoming a developed state by 2030. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg says Sarawakian youths have shown excellence in various fields including education, economy, sports, and performing arts – both nationally and internationally. “These are quite complicated fields, but Sarawakian youths have been successful even in foreign countries. That is why I want to change our economy so that the Sarawak economy is similar to the developed economies including Singapore and they can serve in such an advanced economy,” he said when officiating at the state-level Youth Day 2019 celebration here yesterday. “That is why I have the feeling Sarawak can become the most developed state…
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07Dec 2019 by Abdul Qaiyum Alidin No Comments
Sarawak on right track with IR4.0 tech

Sarawak on right track with IR4.0 tech

Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, FinTech, Industry 4.0, Our Community, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation
KUCHING: Sarawak is moving in the right direction with its embrace of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) and adaptation to new technology. Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd group chief executive officer Datuk Dr Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah said the state’s policy of openness, good leadership and political stability would help its progress and become ready for global competition. He said technology was vital for an organisation to increase its efficiency and productivity, as well as stay ahead. “In this regard, and with the policy of openness by the government, the private sector can adapt to the changing environment without any constraints,” he said at the Beyond Paradigm Summit 2019 in Pullman Kuching. The summit by Serba Dinamik and themed ‘Creating Distinctive Digital Solutions’ was also held in Kuala Lumpur from July 17-18…
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07Dec 2019 by Abdul Qaiyum Alidin No Comments
Politeknik Kuching Sarawak perluas program sedia ada mengikut keperluan industri semasa

Politeknik Kuching Sarawak perluas program sedia ada mengikut keperluan industri semasa

Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Industry 4.0, Our Community, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation
KUCHING: Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) memperluaskan skop pengajian dalam 13 program yang ditawarkan mengikut keperluan industri semasa.  Pengarah PKS, Jamilah Ahmad berkata sebagai contoh dalam Teknologi Maklumat (IT), skop pengajian diperluaskan kepada Keselamatan Siber, Rangkaian dan Kepintaran.  “Kita masih lagi mengekalkan 13 program sedia ada yang meliputi bidang Kejuruteraan, IT dan Perdagangan tetapi dalam program tersebut kita masukkan unsur-unsur baru.  “Kalau kita hendak tambah program baru ia terlalu khusus dan tenaga kerja kita mencukupi untuk 13 program sedia ada,” katanya.  Beliau berkata demikian pada sidang media selepas Majlis Penutupan Minggu Suai Kenal Pelajar Baharu PKS Sesi Ambilan Disember 2019 dan Majlis Penyerahan Bas di PKS di sini hari ini.   Tambah Jamilah semua program yang ditawarkan di PKS adalah penting kepada pembangunan negara dan Sarawak amnya.  Program-program ini meliputi pembinaan…
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21Nov 2019 by Abdul Qaiyum Alidin No Comments
BPHB introduces UTAP Transformation Journey to enhance work culture

BPHB introduces UTAP Transformation Journey to enhance work culture

Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Farming & Agriculture, Fishing, Industry 4.0, Our Community, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation
BINTULU: In an effort to enhance the culture of governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) among its management team and staff, Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) recently launched the ‘UTAP Transformation Journey’. The event held at Bintulu Port Authority auditorium was attended by about 300 members of BPHB staff and management. Among those attending the launch were BPHB board members Salihin Abang and Dato Sri Mohamed Khalid Yusuf. According to BPHB Group chief executive officer Dato Mohammad Medan Abdullah, ‘utap’ means ‘shield’ in the Vaie, or the local Bintulu dialect, as it symbolises the weapon used by local heroes as a defence against enemy attacks while in close combat. “In this context, the UTAP project is described as a shield that can protect the company from a variety of threats…
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21Nov 2019 by Abdul Qaiyum Alidin No Comments
Seri Gedong di antara yang pertama membuat pameran di Muzium Sarawak yang baru

Seri Gedong di antara yang pertama membuat pameran di Muzium Sarawak yang baru

Community Initiative, Creative Arts & Design, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0, Our Community, Sarawak, Smart City, Social Innovation
Selesai untuk program "World Craft Cities Network & WEFT Forum" selama 3 hari yang dirasmikan oleh Ketua Menyeri Sarawak dan rasa bertuah kerana Seri Gedong di antara yang pertama membuat pameran di Muzium Sarawak yang baru. Tahniah Team Seri Gedong.
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21Nov 2019 by Abdul Qaiyum Alidin No Comments
Serba Dinamik eyeing more smart maintenance projects

Serba Dinamik eyeing more smart maintenance projects

Aviation and Aerospace, Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0, Our Community, Renewable Energy, Smart City, Social Innovation
Exclusive report by Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 -- Engineering services provider  Serba Dinamik  Holdings Bhd plans to aggressively look for opportunities for smart maintenance projects next year, said group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Dr Mohd Karim Abdullah. He said the group strongly believed that the smart maintenance systems and applications that it had developed would help asset owners to improve in terms of assets and productivity.  Serba Dinamik  aimed to expand the services to the Middle East and Central Asia, apart from the existing projects in Malaysia and Indonesia, he said.  "We have received a purchase order from Indonesia for us to carry out the smart maintenance implementation of their assets.  "In Malaysia, what has been agreed is that the national oil company has allowed  Serba Dinamik  to use the smart maintenance systems and applications that…
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