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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
‘AI can only help journalism'
Future of media: Abang Johari (centre), opening the Sarawak media conference on the use of artificial intelligence. — Bernama KUCHING: Artificial intelligence (AI) can never replace the human core of journalism despite enhancing the way media practitioners work, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Sarawak Premier said human judgement, moral courage, integrity and empathy were the essence of journalism. 'These are the values that no machine can replicate. In truth, technology is at its most powerful when it works hand-in-hand with humanity, not when it replaces it. 'That is why the future of journalism is not artificial but augmented. 'It is about enabling journalists to do more, reach more and inform more with greater accuracy and depth,' he said when opening the Sarawak media conference here yesterday. The two-day conference, themed 'Artificial Intelligence: Shaping the Future of Media and Journalism', is held in conjunction with the state-level National Journalists' Day (Hawana) celebration. Abang Johari said the theme reflected the rapid evolution of the media landscape and the need for all stakeholders to adapt and respond constructively. He said AI was already being used to generate news reports, translate speeches in real time, verify facts at lightning speed and detect disinformation. In this respect, Abang Johari called on journalists to uphold ethics while using AI. He said journalism was not just the reporting of events but the pursuit of truth. 'Today's journalists are not only storytellers, they are guardians of public trust. 'That trust must be defended with every decision we make, including the use of technology,' he added. Abang Johari also said Sarawak was building an ecosystem for AI and innovation to support the state's development towards high-income status by 2030. He said this includes setting up the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) as a centre of excellence for AI research, policy development and human capital training. 'Through SAIC, we are not only developing local expertise in AI but ensuring that the deployment of these technologies is governed by a strong ethical framework that protects public trust and democratic values,' he said.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
AI tech should empower, not replace journalists, say Abang Johari
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg speaking at the Sarawak Media Conference in Kuching on Wednesday (July 2). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star KUCHING: Artificial intelligence (AI) may enhance the way media practitioners work but should never replace the human core of journalism, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Sarawak Premier said human judgment, moral courage, integrity and empathy were the essence of journalism. "These are the values that no machine can replicate. In truth, technology is at its most powerful when it works hand-in-hand with humanity, not when it replaces it. "That is why the future of journalism is not artificial but augmented. It is about enabling journalists to do more, reach more and inform more, with greater accuracy and depth," he said when opening the Sarawak Media Conference here on Wednesday (July 2). Held in conjunction with the state-level National Journalists' Day (Hawana) celebration, the two-day conference is themed "Artificial Intelligence: Shaping the Future of Media and Journalism". Abang Johari said the theme reflected the rapid evolution of the media landscape and the need for all stakeholders to adapt and respond constructively. He said AI was already being used to generate news reports, translate speeches in real time, verify facts at lightning speed and detect disinformation. In this respect, Abang Johari called on journalists to uphold ethics while adopting AI in their work. He said journalism was not just the reporting of events but the pursuit of truth. "Today's journalists are not only storytellers, they are guardians of public trust. "And that trust must be defended with every decision we make, including the use of technology," he added. Abang Johari also said Sarawak was building an ecosystem for AI and innovation to support the state's development towards high-income status by 2030. He said this includes setting up the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) as a centre of excellence for AI research, policy development and human capital training. "Through SAIC, we are not only developing local expertise in AI but ensuring that the deployment of these technologies is governed by a strong ethical framework that protects public trust and democratic values," he said.
Borneo Post
03-05-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
Digitalising initiative empowers Bau schools with AI, future-ready skills
Then (standing) in a group photo with the participants. KUCHING (May 3): The Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) recently launched the inaugural 'Digitalising Bau' programme in a landmark initiative to elevate digital education across the Bau district. According to a press release, this pioneering effort carried out in collaboration with SMK Lake and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus is aligned with the Education Ministry's seven core thrusts aimed at driving systemic transformation in education. Initiated by SMK Lake and fully funded by the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), the programme gathered over 30 teachers, 40 students, and 40 Parent-Teacher Association members from SMK Bau, SMK Paku, and SMK Singai. It featured a range of interactive and hands-on activities, including a drone exploration led by local educator Liew Tho Lip. Additionally, SAIC also participated in the event, providing strategic direction on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into education. SAIC chief executive officer Prof Dr Patrick Then delivered an inspiring keynote on the Sarawak Sovereign AI vision, and emphasised the role of educators in cultivating AI literacy from the classroom up. 'We need school teachers to impart knowledge to the young generation about the foundation of the Sarawak AI model, which is built on Sarawak's assets and people,' he said. This initiative also featured sessions on gamification in education by Kuching Education District School Improvement Specialised Coach (TVET) Dr Kho Siaw Hui, as well as digital certification via the Digital Educational Learning Initiative Malaysia (DELIMa) platform, which was facilitated by Dr Ng Siaw Hai from the Teachers Activity Centre, Bau. Meanwhile, Swinburne Sarawak's research and innovation team, led by Assoc Prof Dr Miko Chang, delivered workshops to equip teachers with future-ready skills in AI, strengthening digital teaching practices at the grassroots. The Digitalising Bau programme, chaired by Swim Mining from SMK Lake, sets a strong precedent for community-driven and future-focused education. It reflects SMK Lake's commitment to educational innovation and SAIC's leadership in building Sarawak's digital and AI capabilities.
