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Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
RM464.5 mln disbursed to 758,483 SKAS recipients through S Pay Global, says Premier
he said the initiative has significantly impacted the daily lives of Sarawakians. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (May 28): A total of RM464.5 million has been disbursed to 758,483 recipients under the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS) initiative through S Pay Global, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. In his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here today, he said the initiative has significantly impacted the daily lives of Sarawakians. 'This initiative not only helps reduce the cost of living, but also stimulates household spending and supports community economic growth, particularly for small traders and retail operators,' he said. He noted that SKAS, launched under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government early this year, goes beyond physical infrastructure development by focusing on the well-being of the people across all socio-economic aspects. 'The Sarawak government remains committed to ensuring inclusive and equitable development. Our principle is clear – no one should be left behind in the wave of progress.' Abang Johari added that SKAS has also accelerated digital adoption at the grassroots level, with village committees, youth associations and women's bureaus actively using digital platforms to manage activities, disseminate information and promote local products online. 'Previously focused mainly in urban areas, the use of S Pay Global has now expanded into rural areas, increasing the efficiency and visibility of local organisations and encouraging participation in the digital economy,' he said. He said the initiative contributed towards forming a digitally literate society capable of applying technology and adapting to the evolving digital landscape. On the education front, Abang Johari reiterated the state government's focus on human capital development, in line with Sarawak's transition towards a new economy. He said strategic discussions were held with the University of Cambridge during the state government's recent working visit to the United Kingdom to prepare Sarawakian talents for future challenges. 'As we build the foundations of the new economy, we must ensure our people are equipped with the right education and skills to be active participants, not just beneficiaries, of this economic transformation,' he said. He added that the state government's commitment includes free tertiary education starting in 2026 for deserving students, as well as for Sarawakians under 40 who wish to resume full-time studies. 'This is not just a policy. It is a promise to our industries that Sarawak will have a talented, skilled and future-ready workforce. And most importantly, a promise to ourselves that we will build a Sarawak where talent, not wealth, determines success,' he said.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Abang Johari calls for new, engaging approach of knowledge delivery to rural communities
KUCHING: The delivery of knowledge to rural communities must be approached in new, more engaging and entertaining ways in line with changing times and technological advancements, says Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this effort was crucial to ensure that rural populations were not left behind in the digital age, particularly in terms of literacy and access to academic reading materials. 'The new approach now is to make it interesting and entertaining for 'orang kampung' (villagers). If they are just reading, they'll get bored. There has to be interaction in how we deliver knowledge,' he said in his speech at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Sarawak State Library on Wednesday (May 21). He also cited the success of the Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) financial assistance programme, which showed that the B40 group in villages was capable of using technology for online payments, indicating their level of digital literacy and ability to access information. 'We have been informed that 86 per cent (of those eligible for SKAS) have registered and are using online payment... this means that if we teach them, orang kampung can also access literature online,' he said. Abang Johari said the Sarawak government had also approved funding to build a new and more modern state archive building as part of its ongoing commitment to preserve the state's important historical records. 'It is important for us to safeguard our heritage. That's why the government has approved a new archive building. I believe this will be the most advanced archive facility in the region,' he said. He said key documents related to Sarawak, such as the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) previously obtained from London, would be stored in the new archive for official reference. 'I brought the documents from the Historical Museum archive in London back here, and I have requested that they be kept in our archive for reference purposes,' he added.
Daily Express
22-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Abang Johari calls for new, engaging approach of knowledge delivery to rural communities
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Abang Johari said the Sarawak government had also approved funding to build a new and more modern state archive building as part of its ongoing commitment to preserve the state's important historical records. - Bernama pic KUCHING: The delivery of knowledge to rural communities must be approached in new, more engaging and entertaining ways in line with changing times and technological advancements, says Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this effort was crucial to ensure that rural populations were not left behind in the digital age, particularly in terms of literacy and access to academic reading materials. 'The new approach now is to make it interesting and entertaining for 'orang kampung' (villagers). If they are just reading, they'll get bored. There has to be interaction in how we deliver knowledge,' he said in his speech at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Sarawak State Library on Wednesday (May 21). He also cited the success of the Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) financial assistance programme, which showed that the B40 group in villages was capable of using technology for online payments, indicating their level of digital literacy and ability to access information. 'We have been informed that 86 per cent (of those eligible for SKAS) have registered and are using online payment... this means that if we teach them, orang kampung can also access literature online,' he said. Abang Johari said the Sarawak government had also approved funding to build a new and more modern state archive building as part of its ongoing commitment to preserve the state's important historical records. Advertisement 'It is important for us to safeguard our heritage. That's why the government has approved a new archive building. I believe this will be the most advanced archive facility in the region,' he said. He said key documents related to Sarawak, such as the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) previously obtained from London, would be stored in the new archive for official reference. 'I brought the documents from the Historical Museum archive in London back here, and I have requested that they be kept in our archive for reference purposes,' he added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Abang Johari: Make knowledge engaging for rural communities
KUCHING: The delivery of knowledge to rural communities must be approached in new, more engaging and entertaining ways in line with changing times and technological advancements, says Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this effort was crucial to ensure that rural populations were not left behind in the digital age, particularly in terms of literacy and access to academic reading materials. 'The new approach now is to make it interesting and entertaining for 'orang kampung' (villagers). If they are just reading, they'll get bored. There has to be interaction in how we deliver knowledge,' he said in his speech at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Sarawak State Library on Wednesday (May 21). He also cited the success of the Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) financial assistance programme, which showed that the B40 group in villages was capable of using technology for online payments, indicating their level of digital literacy and ability to access information. 'We have been informed that 86 per cent (of those eligible for SKAS) have registered and are using online payment... this means that if we teach them, orang kampung can also access literature online,' he said. Abang Johari said the Sarawak government had also approved funding to build a new and more modern state archive building as part of its ongoing commitment to preserve the state's important historical records. 'It is important for us to safeguard our heritage. That's why the government has approved a new archive building. I believe this will be the most advanced archive facility in the region,' he said. He said key documents related to Sarawak, such as the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) previously obtained from London, would be stored in the new archive for official reference. 'I brought the documents from the Historical Museum archive in London back here, and I have requested that they be kept in our archive for reference purposes,' he added.
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Abang Johari Calls For New, Engaging Approach Of Knowledge Delivery To Rural Communities
GENERAL KUCHING, May 21 (Bernama) -- The delivery of knowledge to rural communities must be approached in new, more engaging and entertaining ways in line with changing times and technological advancements, says Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this effort was crucial to ensure that rural populations were not left behind in the digital age, particularly in terms of literacy and access to academic reading materials. 'The new approach now is to make it interesting and entertaining for 'orang kampung' (villagers). If they are just reading, they'll get bored. There has to be interaction in how we deliver knowledge,' he said in his speech at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Sarawak State Library tonight. He also cited the success of the Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) financial assistance programme, which showed that the B40 group in villages was capable of using technology for online payments, indicating their level of digital literacy and ability to access information. 'We have been informed that 86 per cent (of those eligible for SKAS) have registered and are using online payment... this means that if we teach them, orang kampung can also access literature online,' he said. Abang Johari said the Sarawak government had also approved funding to build a new and more modern state archive building as part of its ongoing commitment to preserve the state's important historical records. 'It is important for us to safeguard our heritage. That's why the government has approved a new archive building. I believe this will be the most advanced archive facility in the region,' he said. He said key documents related to Sarawak, such as the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) previously obtained from London, would be stored in the new archive for official reference. 'I brought the documents from the Historical Museum archive in London back here, and I have requested that they be kept in our archive for reference purposes,' he added.
