Digital Economy – Page 56

13 Jun 2018

Internet Access As Constitutional Right To Be Proposed To Cabinet Soon

Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, General, Industry 4.0, Smart City

Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo aimed at allowing Malaysians to benefit from the national e-economy and e-commerce. CYBERJAYA (11 June 2018): The proposal for internet access to be made a constitutional right would be brought to the Cabinet in the near future. Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the proposal was aimed at allowing Malaysians to benefit from the national e-economy and e-commerce. Figure 1: Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the proposal was aimed at allowing Malaysians to benefit from the national e-economy and e-commerce. “The proposal will bring about an abundance of…

03 Jun 2018

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

Kenanga Positive On Serba Dinamik Stake Purchase In CSE

Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0

Kenanga positive on Serba Dinamik stake purchase in CSE KUALA LUMPUR (16 Apr 2018): Kenanga Research is positive on Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd's 24.8% stake acquisition in CSE Global Ltd for a total S$57.7mil cash. The research firm said the stake purchase in the Singapore-listed company will expand Serba Dinamik's geographical footprint given that it has a presence in more than 20 countries. "Post-acquisition, we adjusted our FY18-19E earnings by 1.4% while net gearing level remains healthy at 0.23x. All in, OP call maintained with higher TP of RM3.95/share, pegged to 15.0x FY18E PER," it said in its Monday report.…

03 Jun 2018

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

Govt Looking At Doubling Internet Speed At Half The Price: Gobind

Digital Economy, Industry 4.0, Smart City

Govt looking at doubling internet speed at half the price: Gobind KUALA LUMPUR (23 May 2018): New Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo says he will work towards achieving broadband connections that are "double the speed, half the price" for the people. Figure 1: Gobind Singh Deo clocks in to work on his first day as the Communications and Multimedia Minister, on May 22, 2018. He said the public had been complaining about the quality of broadband in Malaysia, which was far inferior to other developed countries. Gobind, who started his first day in charge of the ministry yesterday…

02 Jun 2018

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

CM: Digital economy needs world-class ICT infrastructure

Digital Economy, General, Industry 4.0, Sarawak, Smart City

CM: Digital economy needs world-class ICT infrastructure KUCHING (4 April 2017): The state government is fully committed to developing digital economy despite Sarawak being far behind in the technology circle. In order to catch up, the state needs to build a world-class ICT infrastructure, Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said. Figure 1: Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Abang Openg today rolled out his development strategy to establish the state’s digital economy – a blueprint he dubs “Digital Sarawak”. For that to happen, he said the state government must take the lead in driving the development of…

01 Jun 2018

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

Serba Dinamik In JV To Expand Offshore Business

Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, General, Industry 4.0

The partnership with Mizuho would serve the purpose as the rm is now poised to tap into Mizuho’s network KUALA LUMPUR (7 May 2018): SERBA Dinamik Holdings Bhd is working with Mizuho Bank Ltd to expand its business capacity in offshore services. For a start, the company, via its wholly owned subsidiary Serba Dinamik International Ltd, signed an agreement of US$20 million (RM78.7 million) Islamic revolving credit facility with Mizuho’s local unit Mizuho Bank (M) Bhd, to facilitate the company’s offshore activities. “This joint venture (JV) with Mizuho is more than just a borrower-lender relationship. Mizuho will help us connect…

31 May 2018

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

MIA Appoints Salihin Abang As New President

Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, General, Our Community, Sarawak

MIA Appoints Salihin Abang As New President KUALA LUMPUR (25 August 2017): The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has appointed Salihin Abang as President and Datuk Narendra Kumar Jasani as Vice-President, effective today. Figure 1: A group photo of Malaysian Institute of Accountants President, Salihin Abang (first from left), Sarawak State Secretary, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghan (second from left), and StartUp Borneo Chairman, Abdul Qaiyum Alidin (first from right). "Salihin Abang succeeded Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi, whose term ended on July 26, 2017, while Narendra succeeded Datuk Zaiton Mohd Hassan, whose term ended on July…

29 May 2018

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

Serba Dinamik Buys Stake In Singapore’s Technology Firm For RM170.6m

Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, General, Industry 4.0, Renewable Energy, Smart City, StartUp Borneo Committee

Serba Dinamik buys stake in Singapore's technology firm for RM170.6m PETALING JAYA (13 April 2018): Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd continued on the acquisition trail with the purchase of a 24.84% stake in Singapore's technology firm CSE Global Ltd for S$57.67 million (RM170.57 million) cash. Figure 1: A group photo of Group Chief Executive Officer/Group Managing Director of Serba Dinamik, Dato Dr. Ir. Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah (second from right) and Chairman of StartUp Borneo, Abdul Qaiyum Alidin (third from right). CSE provides total integrated industrial automation, telecommunications and environmental solutions projects in US, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Serba…

09 May 2018

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

A New Global Company From Sarawak, Serba Dinamik, Shared Its Success Story

Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0, Our Community, Renewable Energy, Sarawak, Smart City, StartUp Borneo Committee

Serba Dinamik to explore innovation and promote startup culture with StartUp Borneo in Sarawak Figure 1: Ikatan Graduan Melayu Sarawak's 24th anniversary dinner officiated by YBhg Dato’ Seri Fadillah Yusof. KUCHING (6 May 2018) – Serba Dinamik, the new global company from Sarawak, shared its success story during a dinner talk organised by the Ikatan Graduan Melayu Sarawak (IGMS) or Sarawak Malay Graduates Association at a leading hotel in Kuching. About 200 Malay graduates attended the talk by Dato’ Dr. Ir. Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah, the Chief Executive Officer of the company. Figure 2: The dinner attended by Dr. Shahren Ahmad…

01 May 2018

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

The First E-Sport Association In Sarawak Officially Launched

Community Initiative, Digital Economy, General, Our Community, Sarawak

Competitive gamers from Sarawak now have the platform to be groom as quality gamers to represent the state of Sarawak in the national and international arena KUCHING, 28 MARCH: The Sarawak Esport Association (SESA) was officially launched earlier this week. SESA has created history by becoming the first E-Sport Association to be registered under the Sarawak Sports Commissioner’s Office on 17th April this year. SESA is also officially endorsed by Ministry Of Tourism Arts Culture Youth and Sports Sarawak and Sarawak Sports Corporation. Competitive gamers from Sarawak now have access to a governing body that regulates the local esports industry which…

28 Apr 2018

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

StartUp Borneo and HIPMI KALBAR Strengthen Cooperation For Startup Community Empowerment in Borneo

Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Farming & Agriculture, General, Kalimantan, Our Community, Renewable Energy, Sarawakdigital economy, Drone, HIPMI KALBAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, Smart Agriclture, startup borneo, UAV

HIPMI KALBAR and StartUp Borneo To Collaborate On Startup Community Development In Malaysia and Indonesia PONTIANAK (20 April 2018): StartUp Borneo first visits abroad to the neighboring country, Indonesia as the preferred first choice for its international engagement. Apart from the geographical state of the country which is adjacent to Malaysia, there is also a high value of entrepreneurship and creativity from the People of the Republic of Indonesia. Figure 1: StartUp Borneo-HIPMI KALBAR at Ayani Megamall, Pontianak. Official visit by StartUp Borneo to the West Kalimantan, Pontianak Province was welcomed by the Association of Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association of…