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17 Feb 2019

Should Sarawak start an airline?

Aviation and Aerospace, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0, Sarawak, Smart City

LIKE the Sarawak government and many ordinary Sarawakians, the state’s tour and travel operators and the business community in general seem to finally have had enough of our national airlines. They joined the growing chorus publicly criticising the airlines, in particular AirAsia. What caused the local travel industry to finally snap was the decision by AirAsia to abruptly cancel the Kuching-Shenzhen flight at the end of the month, without prior consultation with the state government (which reportedly subsidised the flights) or local industry players. Various reasons have been given for the cancellation but none are very convincing. This is not…

17 Feb 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Jobs of the future: Top five emerging careers

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

CHOOSING the right course to study after secondary school is one of the most important decisions in life. With an array of courses available, the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable education counsellor is invaluable after the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examinations. Regardless of whether school-leavers are from the arts or science stream, it is important to select a discipline that matches interests. Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management human resource adviser Geh Thuan Hooi said the programme of choice must be relevant now and in the future or graduates risk being left behind.…

16 Feb 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Why countries need to work together on AI

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

At some point, a collaborative approach to AI problem-solving will become essential. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is driving massive shifts across the globe, and every day more questions arise. The narrative in the media focuses heavily on an “AI arms race”, with the US and China as the key players. But there is more to the story. The US and China are certainly central figures but they are not the only ones in the race, and the finish line and what characterizes a “winner” is still unclear. There is no doubt, however, that AI will have a generational impact; for…

15 Feb 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Anak Sarawak dijemput sertai projek ‘Sarawak’s Pride-Most Number of Unity Stories’

Creative Arts & Design, Entrepreneurs, Sarawak, Smart City

KUCHING: Anak Negeri Sarawak dijemput mengambil bahagian dalam Projek ‘Sarawak’s Pride-Most Number of Unity Stories’ yang dianjurkan sempena ulang tahun ke-31 pengisytiharan Kuching sebagai sebuah bandaraya, dan tahun keempat ia bergelar Bandaraya Perpaduan. Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Tan Sri Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani berkata ia melibatkan penulisan cerita-cerita pendek yang disasar kearah memupuk perpaduan di kalangan penduduk negeri. “Ia dibuka kepada semua, boleh ditulis dalam apa jua bahasa selain Inggeris atau Bahasa Malaysia, dan ia akan diterjemahkan,” kata beliau yang juga adalah pengerusi Institut Pembangunan Sarawak(SDI) dalam persidangan media semalam. Beliau berkata penganjur berharap untuk menerima sekurang-kurangnya 1,000 hantaran, memandangkan projek itu juga disasar kearah percubaan untuk direkodkan dalam Malaysia Book of Records (MBR). Penulisan yang terpilih akan dipamerkan di sekitar Tebingan Sungai Kuching pada 1 Ogos dan hadiah-hadiah akan diberikan kepada karya terbaik dari setiap bahagian yang berbeza di Sarawak. Karya penulisan pendek, antara 50 dan 200 perkataan itu perlu sampai kepada penganjur sebelum 15 Julai ini. [Source: "Anak Sarawak dijemput sertai projek ‘Sarawak’s Pride-Most Number of…

15 Feb 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Economy grew at 4.7% for 2018, says Bank Negara Malaysia

Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, FinTech, Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy registered a growth of 4.7% during the final quarter of 2018, bringing the total GDP for the year to 4.7%, according to Bank Negara Malaysia today. Private sector activity remained the driver for growth, while a rebound in exports of goods and services contributed towards the positive growth of net exports. BNM governor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said that major sectors had expanded during the quarter. “The services sector was supported by continued strength in consumer spending, particularly in the retail segment. Growth in the manufacturing sector remained driven by the electronics and electrical (E&E) and…

15 Feb 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

General Motors starts taking orders for its electric bicycle

Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0, Renewable Energy

General Motors starts taking orders for its electric bicycle General Motors is taking orders for its new electric bicycle, the Ariv. The investment is one of several automakers are making to diversify their portfolios. There is growing uncertainty over the future of car ownership. The Ariv will first be available in Europe, where e-bikes are popular. General Motors just unveiled its electric bicycle in a bid to arm itself against an uncertain future for cars. The largest U.S. automaker on Thursday released the name of its bike, Ariv, and said it will start taking orders in select countries in Europe…

15 Feb 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

South Korean Company To Build US$6.5 Billion Industrial Zone In Indonesia

Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0, Kalimantan, Our Community, Smart City

The project, which includes a seaport and power plant, will be built on 5,664 hectares of land in the country’s North Kalimantan province. (SCMP) – A private consortium led by a South Korean company has announced that it will invest an estimated US$6.5 billion in a new industrial zone, seaport and coal-fired power plant in Indonesia’s North Kalimantan province. The project will be built on 5,664 hectares of land at the Tanah Kuning-Mangkupadi international port and industrial zone, which is currently under construction. Choi Jong-oh, CEO of consortium leader PT Dragon Land, said the exact amount to be invested will only…

13 Feb 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Southeast Asia eclipses China as world’s mobile economy hot spot

Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, FinTech, Industry 4.0, Kalimantan, Sabah, Sarawak, Smart City

Thais, Indonesians and Singaporeans are big-time online bankers, shoppers and ride-hailers SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asians are outpacing the Chinese in embracing the mobile economy, with higher percentages of the population in several countries using smartphones to do their banking, to shop and hail rides. China may be home to giant e-tailers like Alibaba Group Holding, but Indonesia has the world's highest mobile e-commerce penetration rate, a new report reveals. Thailand leads the way in mobile banking penetration, while Singapore is ride-hailing central -- two fields in which China doesn't even crack the top five. The findings explain why investment money is…

13 Feb 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Oil and gas sector remains in Malaysia’s focus

Entrepreneurs, Renewable Energy, Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — The oil and gas (O&G) industry, Malaysia’s second highest export earner after electrical and electronics, will continue to be a focus area for the government this year amid the volatility in oil prices. International Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Ong Kian Ming said while tackling weakening crude oil prices, Malaysia was also giving attention to downstream products. “We are giving attention to downstream products and do expect (investment) activities due to the Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) project in Pengerang. “This is big investment,” he said, adding that the investments at Pengerang were by…

13 Feb 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Rafidah, Jomo and banker Tay appointed to Economic Action Council

Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Sabah, Sarawak

PETALING JAYA: Former minister Rafidah Aziz, economist KS Jomo and Public Bank managing director Tay Ah Lek are among the big names in the Economic Action Council, which will be chaired by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In a statement today, the Prime Minister’s Office said the council will examine and make decisions on economic and financial matters and will look into problems faced by the public. “The council will also look into issues related to the cost of living, employment, poverty and home ownership,” it said. Economic Affairs Minister Azmin Ali, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, International Trade and…