AI & Automation news in Kuching Sarawak

1. Fahmi: Be careful with AI-generated Jalur Gemilang graphics

   6 hours ago Sarawak Tribune Plaza Merdeka, Kuching, Sarawak

   Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urged Malaysians to be cautious when using AI tools to generate images of the Jalur Gemilang, warning that such applications can produce inaccurate results. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 National Malaysia Day Celebrations exhibition at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching, he reminded content creators to ensure AI-generated flags carry the correct 14 points and 14 stripes with no colour errors.

2. Deputy minister: digital transformation must improve public services

   3 days ago Borneo Post a hotel, Kuching 4 km

   Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said at the Digital Government Exchange 2026 in Kuching that digital transformation must make public services more seamless, accessible, inclusive and responsive. He said 445,000 civil servants are targeted for training under Nationwide AI Network 2.0, covering generative AI, productivity and workflow automation. The event, organised by Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd, focuses on AI and data-driven governance.

3. Sarawak to host IDECS26 conference in Kuching next month, focusing on AI and semiconductors

   5 days ago Borneo Post Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Kuching, Sarawak 6.7 km

   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.