Technology & Digital news in Imperial Hotel Kuching Sarawak
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Startup Village Borneo ends with two Sarawak teams in top five
The five-day Startup Village Borneo builder residency in Kuching drew over 100 participants from Malaysia and abroad, including Vietnam, Korea, India, Nepal, Singapore, the United States and Europe. Two Sarawakian teams placed in the top five, with projects on construction-payment retention and Bario Rice provenance. Organisers said the programme shows Sarawak can attract global tech builders rather than only send talent away.
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Abdullah Saidol: distortion of Malaysia's history on social media a key challenge
Sarawak Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department Datuk Abdullah Saidol said the distortion of Malaysia's formation history on social media is a key challenge ahead of Malaysia Day. He said the government will not hesitate to act against statements that break the law, are defamatory or could stir unease. He spoke after a preview session for the 2026 National Malaysia Day Celebration Exhibition at Plaza Merdeka, Kuching.
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Sarawak strengthens innovation ecosystem through SHInE 2026
In Kuching, Sarawak is strengthening its research and innovation ecosystem through the SHInE 2026 conference held from 9 to 11 September at Imperial Hotel Kuching. Organising chairman Dr Peter Morin Nissom said SRDC aims to move Sarawak from being a technology user to a creator and owner of intellectual property. Sarawak's geographical challenges were also discussed in ensuring equitable access to science and healthcare.
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Sarawak to host IDECS26 conference in Kuching next month, focusing on AI and semiconductors
Sarawak will host the ninth International Digital Economy Conference (IDECS26) at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching from October 5 to 6. The conference will focus on AI, semiconductors, digital talent and the space economy, as the state aims to create greater economic value from its technology investments.
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Sarawak, Singapore firms sign MOU to launch AI youth ambassador network
AZAM Sarawak, Ibrandium Resources and Anchr AI Labs Singapore signed an MOU to launch the Singapore-Sarawak AI Youth Ambassador Network (SAIYAN). The signing took place at the closing of the SG-Sarawak Friendship AI Business Design Hackathon 2026 in Kuching. The initiative aims to strengthen youth collaboration in the AI ecosystem between the two regions.