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The Sun
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Sarawak to host Green Mobility Innovation Summit Sept 8–9
KUCHING: Sarawak will host the Green Mobility Innovation Summit 2025 on Sept 8 and 9, aiming to lead discourse on sustainable transportation and regional innovation. Themed 'Driving the Future: Talent, Innovation & Sustainability in Green Mobility', the summit will be jointly organised by the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and Sarawak Skills. 'The event is set to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, educators and innovators from across the region to share expertise, foster collaboration and promote the development of sustainable transportation solutions,' the organisers said in a statement today. This event reflects an urgent need for forward-looking strategies to develop a greener, more sustainable transport ecosystem across Southeast Asia. It serves as a key component of the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025 initiative, which seeks to enhance regional connectivity and sustainable development through eco-friendly practices, climate resilience and smart city initiatives. In the statement, Sarawak Skills executive director Hallman Sabri said the summit's significance lies in its potential to nurture talent for sustainable transportation, a shared regional goal under BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025. 'Therefore, the summit serves as an essential platform for aligning strategies, building competencies and fostering regional cooperation in the transition toward a green economy,' he said. Featuring over 30 distinguished speakers and moderators, discussions will revolve around the subjects of talent development, innovative technologies, governance and global collaboration. The summit is also aligned with Sarawak's Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, which prioritises a green economy and showcases the state's leadership in hydrogen fuel technology, electric vehicle infrastructure and smart city development. Members of the public are welcome to participate in the summit, and more information is available via email at gmis2025@
The Sun
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Sarawak to host Green Mobility Summit on Sept 8 and 9
KUCHING: Sarawak will host the Green Mobility Innovation Summit 2025 on Sept 8 and 9, aiming to lead discourse on sustainable transportation and regional innovation. Themed 'Driving the Future: Talent, Innovation & Sustainability in Green Mobility', the summit will be jointly organised by the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and Sarawak Skills. 'The event is set to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, educators and innovators from across the region to share expertise, foster collaboration and promote the development of sustainable transportation solutions,' the organisers said in a statement today. This event reflects an urgent need for forward-looking strategies to develop a greener, more sustainable transport ecosystem across Southeast Asia. It serves as a key component of the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025 initiative, which seeks to enhance regional connectivity and sustainable development through eco-friendly practices, climate resilience and smart city initiatives. In the statement, Sarawak Skills executive director Hallman Sabri said the summit's significance lies in its potential to nurture talent for sustainable transportation, a shared regional goal under BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025. 'Therefore, the summit serves as an essential platform for aligning strategies, building competencies and fostering regional cooperation in the transition toward a green economy,' he said. Featuring over 30 distinguished speakers and moderators, discussions will revolve around the subjects of talent development, innovative technologies, governance and global collaboration. The summit is also aligned with Sarawak's Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, which prioritises a green economy and showcases the state's leadership in hydrogen fuel technology, electric vehicle infrastructure and smart city development.
Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak State Assembly approves two Supplementary Supply Bills
Tabled by Uggah, the Bills were the Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill involving an allocation of RM153,769,197 and the Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill for RM237,660,520. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (May 22): The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed two Supplementary Supply Bills involving a total of RM391,429,717 for additional expenditure that was not covered in previous allocations. The Bills, tabled by Deputy Premier and Second State Minister for Finance and New Economy Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, were the Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill involving an allocation of RM153,769,197 and the Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill for RM237,660,520. According to Uggah, the Supplementary Supply (2024) is to meet the cost of various services incurred by various Ministries and Departments for which funds were not provided for or insufficiently provided for in the 2024 estimates. Meanwhile, he said the Supplementary Supply (2025) seeks additional expenditure, among others, a total sum of RM100,000,000 required by the Department of the Premier of Sarawak to cater for rental of air-chartered services due to increased activities. 'A total sum of RM72,264,000 is required by the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development to cater for a special Pocket Money Initiative at RM1,200 per Sarawakian student pursuing a diploma or bachelor's degree in higher education institutions throughout Malaysia. 'A total sum of RM62,271,138 is required by the following Ministries and Departments to cover payment for special monthly allowance, Bantuan Insentif Sara Hidup, to all Sarawak civil servants effective January 2025,' he added. – Bernama douglas uggah embas DUN Supplementary Supply Bills
Borneo Post
15-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak charts bold path to digital future with education-led innovation
Sagah says the ministry is cultivating problem solvers rather than rote learners, emphasising that the digital economy needs thinkers, doers and innovators – the qualities the ministry is determined to nurture. – Photo by Galileo Petingi KUCHING (May 15): The Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development is intensifying efforts to reimagine the education system with a focus on critical thinking, creativity, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) proficiency and digital literacy. Minister Dato Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the ministry is cultivating problem solvers rather than rote learners, emphasising that the digital economy needs thinkers, doers and innovators – the qualities the ministry is determined to nurture. 'Technology alone cannot lead us. It is our ethical, inclusive, and future-oriented leadership at all levels that will shape how these tools are wielded,' he said during the opening ceremony of the 'Sarawak Leadership Talk' held at the Sarawak Skills Kuching premises here today. Sagah added that the event, themed 'Pioneering Progress—Leadership in Shaping Sarawak's Digital Future', was timely as it brought together visionary minds to reflect, reimagine, and realign our collective path toward a digital and knowledge-driven Sarawak. 'Leadership, in the context of today's rapidly evolving world, demands more than vision—it demands action, adaptability, and the audacity to innovate. 'In Sarawak, we are no longer content with catching up. We are now leading the charge in charting our own digital destiny. We envision a Sarawak where digital transformation uplifts every community, data empowers governance, and innovation becomes a shared culture.' In view of this, he pointed out that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has launched bold, strategic initiatives that reflect Sarawakians' aspirations. One of the key initiatives, Sagah said, is the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy (2018–2022) which laid the groundwork for this transformation. 'With 47 strategic actions across nine sectors – from smart agriculture to digital government – we have catalysed a state-wide digital shift.' Other initiatives include the Centexs Digital Academy and the Digital Village, which empower local youth and start-ups with the tools, training, and ecosystem needed to thrive in a digital economy. 'Another initiative is the Integrated Talent Development Agency (INTA), under my ministry, which has been pivotal in aligning the state education system with industry needs,' said Sagah. 'Through collaboration with local universities, industry players, and international partners, we are creating a future-ready workforce.' He added that the Digital Inclusivity Programme ensures that rural and remote communities are not left behind through initiatives like smart classrooms, e-learning platforms, and connectivity expansion. Adding on, he said the establishment of Sarawak ID, a digital identity platform, and open-source data frameworks are set to transform how citizens interact with government services – in a transparent, efficient, and people-centric way. 'These are not just projects; they are building blocks for a digital-first Sarawak that are equitable, competitive, and resilient. 'As we look ahead, we must ask ourselves, 'How do we pioneer progress?' The answer lies in partnership. We must foster stronger ties between the government, academia, industry, and civil society. We must create spaces for innovation to thrive and allow our young leaders to lead,' said Sagah. Among the guest speakers at the event were Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dato Dr Anderson Tiong; Sarawak AI Centre chief executive officer Professor Patrick Then; Temasek Polytechnic Singapore director Tang Ming Fa; and Silicon Net Technologies Sdn Bhd general manager Hii Saan Chieng, along with the moderator John Chung Zu An. Also present were Sarawak Skills Group of Learning Institutions executive director Hallman Sabri; Commonwealth Association for Leadership Malaysia president Yap Li Ling; ministry permanent secretary Adana Jed; Sarawak Skills Management Council secretary Maznah Dasmi, i-CATS University College vice-chancellor Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi; and the event's organising chairman Dr Gabriel Wee. . STEM digital education Roland Sagah
