17-05-2025
S'wak's Metadise to spotlight ‘Tech Me to Sarawak' metaverse project at expo in California
Afiq briefs the attendees on the Metaverse project during the launch today. – Photo by Chimon Upon
KUCHING (May 17): Sarawak's digital innovation platform Metadise will showcase its 'Tech Me to Sarawak' project at the upcoming Augmented World Expo (AWE) in California, US next month.
The project, developed by Metadise Sdn Bhd, highlights Sarawak's five tourism pillars – Culture, Nature, Adventure, Food, and Festival (CNAFF) – through an immersive metaverse experience.
Speaking at the launch event at The Podium here today, Metadise director Afiq Fadhli Narawi said the platform integrates storytelling, virtual interaction, e-commerce, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to offer a modern take on Sarawak's attractions.
This is a great opportunity to expose Sarawak to a global audience, he said, noting that the project is currently in its beta stage and has recently secured funding support from the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
'Users can interact with digital replicas of iconic attractions, including the Darul Hana Bridge, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Carpenter Street, and the Borneo Cultures Museum, with integrated booking systems and NFT purchasing features in the pipeline,' he elaborated.
'Whether you want to promote an event or replicate a building or a local university in virtual space, the platform offers that flexibility.'
Metadise also acts as a digital innovation hub in Kuching, focused on driving technology adoption, immersive learning, and collaboration in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and metaverse development.
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