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31 Mar 2019

Old Kuching Smart Heritage launched

Community Initiative, Creative Arts & Design, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, FinTech, Industry 4.0, Our Community, Sarawak, Smart City

Abang Johari (fifth left) and Abang Abdul Wahap (fourth left) pose for a photo with the Friendly Neighbourhood Award winners. KUCHING: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) is currently holding various activities till March 31 to commemorate the launching of its Old Kuching Smart Heritage Agenda. Datuk Bandar of Kuching North Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said among the activities are ‘Malam Kebudayaan Warisan’ and exhibitions involving government and private agencies as well as communities involved in DBKU’s ‘Friendly Neighbourhood’ initiative. “There are many other beneficial activities like sports, entertainment, e-contest, Kuching Got Talent and Heritage Kitchen,” he said at…

30 Mar 2019

By Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

Serba Dinamik scores RM313 mln worth of contracts

Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0, Our Community, Sarawak, Smart City

Abang Johari (fifth left) witnesses the exchange of the MoU documents between Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Awang Daud Awang Putera (third left) and Petronas vice president for Group Procurement Project Delivery and Technology Shamsudin Miskon (fourth right). Others in the picture are (from left) Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd vice president (Supply Chain Management) Mohd. Izham Abdullah, State Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asa Awang Nassar, Petronas president and Group CEO Tan Sri Wan Zulkiee Wan Arifn, Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad Group CEO Datuk Dr Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah, Petronas head of Procurement, Group Procurement Project Delivery and Technology…

28 Mar 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

E-Sports Games next boost in state’s socio-economy

Community Initiative, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurs, Industry 4.0, Our Community, Smart City, Upcoming Programs & Events

KUCHING: The E-Sports (Electronic Sports) Games may very well be a huge boost to Sarawak’s socio-economy in line with the state’s digital platform initiative.A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was yesterday signed between Sarawak E-sports Association (Sesa) and StartUpBorneo.MY (StartUp Borneo) on the sidelines of the Sarawak Career and Training Fair (SCAT Fair) 2019. Sesa president Afiq Fadhli Narawi said the initiative is to empower the StartUp Borneo and E-sports committee as an ongoing effort to inspire the community, especially the youths of Sarawak who need exposure to the digital world. “This move is in line with the state government initiatives…

21 Mar 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

SEVEN SPACE AGENCIES PRESENTED SPACE SPIN-OFF POTENTIALS

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

27 FEBRUARY 2019 Master students and others got an extraordinary insight into how advanced space technologies can provide innovative strong solutions and new business on Earth, through presentations by seven world-leading space agencies at the International Space University last week. Organised by ESA, the 2019 annual meeting of the Space Agencies Technology Transfer Officers (SATTO) group was hosted by the International Space University (ISU) in Strasbourg. The President of ISU Juan de Dalmau opened the day with a warm welcoming note highlighting the importance of technology transfer and innovation from the space sector to our societies and the importance of…

16 Mar 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Sarawak to have more Centexs — Abang Johari

Industry 4.0, Sarawak, Smart City

Abang Johari scoops some broth for his laksa dish during a break. BETONG: The Sarawak government is in the process of setting up more Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg told a press conference after officiating at the soft opening of the Betong Centexs yesterday that the new centres would be in Lundu, Lawas and Dalat, besides Kuching and Betong. He said the establishment of the new centres is necessary to produce more technicians trained in various fields relevant to the emerging industries. The Betong Centexs in particular, he…

16 Mar 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

New cargo complex to be built soon

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

Dr Jerip (front row, third left) being briefed by Raya Airways East Malaysia manager Koruthu Thomas (front row, fourth left) during his visit to its warehouse at the cargo terminal. KUCHING: A new cargo complex will soon be established here to replace the present cargo terminal which is currently at overcapacity. Assistant Minister of Transportation Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said a 43-acre land near Kuching International Airport (KIA) has been identified by Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB) for the new complex which is expected to have better facilities. “The facilities at the current 35-year-old cargo terminal is outdated and less than…

14 Mar 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Application for German Malaysian Institute now open

Industry 4.0, Sabah, Sarawak, Smart City

Are you SPM 2018 graduates? ??‍♂! Waaaaaaay too many choices huh ? ?‍♀? Which 1 should you choose? ??‍♂ ? GMI ✅ :- ✔ 27 years in German Engineering Technology and we are MARA IPMa! ✔ GMI graduates are preferred by many industries (88% employability) ?? ✔ Your…

13 Mar 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

PM: Fate of Malaysia Airlines to be decided ‘soon’

Aviation and Aerospace, Industry 4.0, Smart City

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government is considering whether to shut, sell or refinance national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAB), says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The government was studying options for the national carrier, and a decision should be made ‘soon’, Dr Mahathir said when asked about analysts’ suggestions that the airline be shut down or spun off. “It is a very serious matter to shut down the airline,” he told a news conference at parliament yesterday. “We will, nevertheless, be studying and investigating as to whether we should shut it down or we should sell…

13 Mar 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Malaysia suspends Boeing 737 MAX 8 operations with immediate effect

Aviation and Aerospace, Industry 4.0, Smart City

File photo shows Boeing 737 MAX aircraft parked at a Boeing production facility in Renton, Washington. KUALA LUMPUR: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has suspended the operations of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft flying into and out, as well as transiting in Malaysia effective immediately until further notice. This is in the wake of two fatal crashes involving the aircraft in less than five months, its chief executive officer, Ahmad Nizar Zolfakar said yesterday. CAAM also clarified that no Malaysian carriers were operating the Boeing 737 MAX 8. Malaysia joins countries such as Singapore, China, Indonesia and…

13 Mar 2019

By Naziatul Assiqin

Usahawan Muda Diminta Bekerjasama Dengan MED

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

Usahawan muda harus bekerjasama dengan Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan (MED) dan agensi-agensi di bawahnya secara aktif bagi membantu meluaskan perniagaan mereka di luar pasaran tempatan. Menterinya Datuk Seri Redzuan Yusof berkata kemeterian menerusi agensi di bawahnya sentiasa membantu usahawan muda terutamanya golongan yang memulakan perniagaan buat pertama kali dan ingin mengembangkan perniagaan mereka di dalam negara dan rantau ini. ''Jangan tunggu kami (agensi di bawah kementerian) untuk datang kepada anda (usahawan). Kamu mesti proaktif dan berunding dengan kami untuk membantu perniagaan anda.Agensi di bawah kementerian akan menyadiakan latihan dan kaedah sesuai dalam membantu meningkatkan perniagaan anda,'' katanya kepada pemberita selepas menyampaikan…