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ICT Expo 2015
Type: Events
Date: 27 Nov 2015 until 29 Nov 2015
An ICT Expo will be jointly held by Kuching Computer Business Association (KCBA) and Wisma Saberkas Management Corporation from Nov 27 to 29 at Wisma Saberkas in Kuching.
Themed ‘Your Digital Lifestyle Fair’, the expo will provide a one-stop convenience to Kuchingites to shop for a variety of ICT products at the well-known ICT hub.
The expo will be held in a new exhibition hall which is being upgraded and converted from the existing back-entrance car park and loading bay, fully air-conditioned with concealed space, carpeted floor and with LED lights.
This expo will be the biggest ICT fair in Sarawak with more activities, attractions, and state-of-art products.
Highlight of the expo is an attractively decorated section at the new exhibition hall showing latest mobile devices, computer hardware and software, digital cameras and more.
Cash vouchers of RM10 will be given out for every purchase of RM200 and above, RM20 for RM1,000 to RM2,000, and RM30 for RM2,001 and above in a single receipt. The vouchers are redeemable at any Wisma Saberkas participating outlets.
To make the fair more fun, this year’s Cyber Games will provide gaming enthusiasts with currently renowned Dota 2 games.
On Nov 28, there will be a blood drive and an organ donation campaign from 10am to 3pm, while the next day a colouring contest will be held for primary school children also from 10am to 3pm.
To promote environment conservation awareness among computer users, KCBA will continue to hold an E-waste collection campaign outside the new exhibition hall where members of public can bring in their disused computers for recycling.
Organiser: Kuching Computer Business Association (KCBA)
Venue: Wisma Saberkas, Kuching
Control, Data Acquisition System Ready Soon
Type: News
Date: 27/11/2015
A technician works on the antenna of the Scada which will receive signals from pump stations.
File photo of pumps in action at the station.
SIBU: The supervisory control and data acquisition system (Scada) costing RM1.44 million, which is under phase 2 of Sibu Flood-mitigation Project, will be commissioned soon.
According to the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) Sibu divisional engineer Ting Sing Kwong, the communication system utilising high frequency WiFi to monitor the running of the five pump stations here on real-time had been tested and found to be functioning.
He said the negotiation on the space rental for installation of antennas had delayed its commissioning.
“We are finalising the rental issues as we wish to get the more competitive ...
Finding Success In The War Against Corruption
Type: News
Date: 27/11/2015
File photo shows the state cabinet taking the Integrity Pledge on Jan 15 led by Adenan.
KUCHING: Since taking office, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem has initiated various policies to improve the people’s standard of living.
One of Adenan’s top priorities has been to combat illegal logging to ensure that Sarawak will have a sustainable timber industry.
Thus, to strengthen the efforts, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has collaborated with various enforcement agencies such as the police, Inland Revenue Department and Forest Department in dealing with illegal logging.
In a recent interview with The Borneo Post in conjunction with International Anti-Corruption Day, MACC state director Datuk Badrul Shah Norman said ...
Malaysia To Adopt Comprehensive Flood Predicting System
Type: News
Date: 27/11/2015
Dato Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar
SIBU: A comprehensive Flood Predicting System (FPS) to be adopted in the country in time to come will enable the National Security Council to do advance planning for rescue operations.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Dato Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, said this was because the new system complete with weather report is capable of providing ample warning well ahead before flood occurs.
“As for FPS we are still studying whether to adopt what the USA has recommended or that of the British system.
“The Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS) has to study both the systems before making the choice.
“Whichever system we are going to use, it must be able to predict the flood with a 100 per cent ...
‘Govt Serious In Efforts To Help Community’
Type: News
Date: 27/11/2015
Jabu (centre) posing with the VIPs and Penan community leaders upon his arrival at Long Latei RSC.
MARUDI: The Barisan Nasional (BN) government is serious in wanting to develop the Penan community and its leaders mean what they say when they promise projects.
It was for this very reason that he made a visit to Long Latei, a Penan village in Apoh, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu, adding it was his second visit to a Penan village.
He said his first visit was in December 2012.
“I promised a Rural Service Centre (RSC) for the Penan Community in Apoh in December, 2012 and now the promise is fulfilled with the completion of the RSC at a cost of more than RM700,000 by the government through Samling.
“Now the Penans have one ...
‘Smart Partnership A Requirement To Improve Security’
Type: News
Date: 27/11/2015
(From front left) Navy Commander Che Padzailman, Rohana and Sibu deputy police chief Supt Martin Koo after the workshop.
SIBU: A safe community can exist if everyone knows their responsibilities through a smart partnership between the police and the public.
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department chief assistant director (community policing) SAC Datuk Siti Rohana Ahmad said the police are now using different approaches to reduce crime rates.
“Under the Blue Ocean Strategy, every agency and members of the public are to cooperate with one another to reduce crime rates together.
“As partners, there shouldn’t be any finger-pointing but a shared responsibility,” she said at the closing of the 2015 Strengthening of Civilian ...
Library Plays Vital Role In Human Capital Dev
Type: News
Date: 26/11/2015
Kadim hits the gong to launch the seminar. Also seen is Margaret (second right).
KUCHING: The reading habit is still low among students in Malaysia with a level of literacy just over 50 per cent.
While the trend of borrowing books from libraries is on a decline, visits to the library is on the rise because of the availability of electronic library and other ICT facilities, as well as open access concept practised by most libraries today.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Vice Chancellor Prof Dato Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said libraries still play a crucial role in building human capital through lifelong learning by carrying out various outcome-based services and facilities.
“Librarians also run programmes that leave the greatest impact and is outcome-based to ...
Brighter Christmas For Lapok And Ulu Teru Folk This Year
Type: News
Date: 26/11/2015
Entri is seen being interviewed by RTM at Rumah Meran Surang in Lapok after a dialogue session with the RES stakeholders.
MIRI: The people in Lapok and Ulu Teru are looking forward to a brighter Christmas this year and water supply coming on stream next year with the completion of the RM16 million treatment plant and an additional RM22 million for piping under the 11th Malaysia Plan.
The race is on to connect 16 longhouses to the grid and tests to energise the power lines will be held today.
Assistant Minister of Public Utilities Datuk Sylvester Entri has instructed Sesco to facilitate and expedite this RM21.6 million rural electrification scheme to bring Christmas cheer to the 479 people living in longhouses under this NKRA initiative.
“I told Sesco ...
‘State Govt To Work Closely With Media’
Type: News
Date: 26/11/2015
Misnu (standing) speaking with members of the media during the luncheon yesterday. — Photo by Chimon Upon
KUCHING: The state government wants to work closely with the media in the state especially in regards to disseminating information on policies and development in the state.
Deputy State Secretary Datu Misnu Taha said the media played a key role in informing the public of achievement and policies of the government and public sector.
“News regarding development of Sarawak cannot rely solely on government officers but also journalists have contributed a lot towards development in the state through sharing and dissemination of information to the people.
“In fact, with today’s technology, we can see there is some evolution in reporting as today, ...
Fewer Incursions, Crimes In Sabah And Sarawak waters
Type: News
Date: 26/11/2015
Jamalul (fourth right), Zaki (fifth right) and others on the ship.
Jamalul (centre) with visitors and members of the media. — Photos by Jeffery Mostapa
KUCHING: Cases of incursion and crime activities in Sabah and Sarawak waters in the first 11 months of this year have dropped from the figure recorded in the same period last year.
“This is the result of regular patrols by the navy and related agencies and the armed forces. Cases like human trafficking and smuggling have slightly decreased this year,” commanding officer of Royal Malaysian Navy vessel KD Kelantan, Jamalul Shafri Mohd Shukor, told a press conference at Kuching Port Authority in Pending here yesterday.
He said the navy would continue to enhance relationships between the navy and ...