KUCHING, 4 OCTOBER 2023 – Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and six parties exchanged Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the opening ceremony of the 27th World Congress on Innovation and Technology 2023 and the 6th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2023 (WCIT | IDECS 2023) held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
Present to witness the exchange were Premier of Sarawak The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg and other State dignitaries.
The MoU with TM Technology Services Sdn Bhd covers collaboration to improve internet access in rural Sarawak; raise awareness about smart services, 5G, cybersecurity, and cloud among private sectors; and co-create innovative solutions aligned with the objectives of Digital Economy Strategy and Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030.
Meanwhile, the exchange between SDEC, Awakening Health and SophiaVerse which is a partnership between Hanson Robotics and SingularityNET, is on the areas of autonomous intelligence robotics solutions.
With the intention to enter into a partnership with PT Digital Mediatama Maxima Tbk (DMMX), the memorandum explores potential collaboration in digitalising Sarawak entrepreneurs, accelerating Sarawak start-ups, and developing the digital creatives capabilities and talents in Sarawak.
A tripartite exchange with Malaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) and Malaysia Smart Cities Alliance Association (MSCA) will facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise in the areas of Industry 4.0, smart cities, and the digital economy. The partners will also work together on capacity building in IR 4.0 technologies-based education and training segments, as well as venturing into smart and sustainable technology solutions across various sectors, including smart cities, transportation, energy, and waste management.
Joining forces with Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand (DEPA), the collaboration is to drive smart city initiatives, with a specific focus on rural urban areas. It also aims to promote public-private partnerships and foster the exchange of knowledge, all with the goal of creating accessible platforms for the public to access the digital economy. Lastly, the exchange with Farm Konekt will focus on collaboration in smart agriculture.
The ceremony today further solidified SDEC’s commitment to accelerating innovation and growth in the digital economy sector. These strategic partnerships are pivotal in driving Sarawak’s digital transformation and stimulating economic progress through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts.
WCIT | IDECS 2023, a signature event of World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), is held from 4 to 6 October at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. The event is hosted by the Sarawak Government and co-organised by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), Economic Planning Unit Sarawak (EPU), Sarawak Civil Service Digitalisation Unit (SCSDU), Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), and Sarawak Information Systems (SAINS).
For more event details or to register for passes, visit wcit-idecs2023.com or email to hello@sdec.com.my.