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Borneo Post
15-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak Skills cements collaborations with Halliburton Energy, SDEC
Sagah (fourth right) witnesses the exchanging of the MoU between Hallman (second right) and Benjamin. – Photo by Churchill Edward KUCHING (May 15): The Sarawak Skills Development Centre (Sarawak Skills) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Halliburton Energy Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. The MoU marks a strategic collaboration to strengthen industry-relevant training and workforce development in Sarawak. 'This partnership aims to support the design and implementation of specialised training programmes, provide practical training and internship opportunities, promote knowledge-sharing initiatives, and encourage joint resource development,' the institution said in notes shared during its Sarawak Leadership Talk here today. 'The MoU reflects a shared commitment by Sarawak Skills and Halliburton to advancing technical skills and capabilities within the oil and gas sector in Malaysia.' Sarawak Skills also signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Berhad (SDEC) to collaborate on advancing Industry 4.0 (IR4.0) technology adoption and workforce skills development in the state. 'This partnership focuses on the retrofitting of advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery and the delivery of practical, hands-on training programs to equip local talent with relevant skills in smart manufacturing and digital technologies,' Sarawak Skills explained. 'The collaboration reflects both parties' commitment to supporting Sarawak's digital transformation by enhancing technical education and preparing a future-ready workforce aligned with industrial innovation.' Halliburton was represented by South East Asia vice president Tomas Benjamin, whereas SDEC was represented by Research and Product Development department head Dr Khairul Hafiz Sharkawi. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn officiated at the talk.
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Keep up with rapid development of AI technology
KUCHING: The public should always keep up with rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to protect themselves from the risk of cyber threats, said Sarawak Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. He said Malaysians also should not view lightly the risks involved, such as the spreading of false information and content manipulation that can threaten national harmony. 'AI can sometimes be used as an effort that can lead to blackmail, such as using our pictures or voices, but not by us. So, this is one of the challenges we face. 'To avoid any victimisation in the future, I believe that we must be able to face all these developments that have agendas that can undermine or misuse AI... they always move fast, they are always ahead of the current technology,' he said. He said this at the launch of the MCMC Microsoft AI TEACH Programme at the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) here today. Julaihi said that as part of initial measures to ensure the safe use of AI technology, the federal government introduced the National Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics Guidelines (AIGE) last year. Meanwhile, the two-day AI TEACH Programme, which began today, is being held in a physical and hybrid manner at several selected locations, including CENTEXS as the main site, in addition to the six SDEC Digital Innovation Hub sites statewide in Serian, Sri Aman, Sibu, Kapit, Mukah and Lawas. The MCMC-organised programme also has the cooperation and support of Microsoft Malaysia as well strategic partners such as CENTEXS, Sarawak Digital Economic Corporation (SDEC), Social Security Organisation and the Biji-biji Initiative. Julaihi said the programme has opened a new chapter in the digital expertise development agenda in the state, in line with the goals of the post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) mooted by the Sarawak government. It focuses on mastering basic AI skills, understanding the ethics of using technology and applying practical skills in preparation for the increasingly challenging and technology-based job market. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said in a statement that the MCMC Microsoft AI TEACH programme, which was launched on a pilot basis in June 2024, has successfully trained over 2,000 individuals from various backgrounds, especially vulnerable groups. This initiative has been implemented in eight states nationwide, namely Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Penang, Melaka, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor and Labuan.
