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Broadband reduces rural-urban digital divide
Posted on April 30, 2010, Friday
KUALA LAWAS: The Sarawak Rural Broadband Initiative (SRBI) has reduced rural-urban digital divide and brought the state’s rural areas into the global village with vast socio-economic development opportunities.
Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia to introduce broadband in the rural areas, including schools, for free in its drive for 50 per cent Internet penetration rate by the end of this year.
Second Minister of Planning and Resource Management Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said this at the launching of SRBI by Sacofa Sdn Bhd and Danawa Resources Sdn Bhd for SK Kuala Lawas and SK Kampung Seberang at Kampung Dato here Tuesday.
He pointed out that IT and ICT expansion into rural areas in the state should result in a quantum leap in knowledge and economic returns and opportunities through the access into the global market stage.
“Small places such as those in Bario are now in the world stage with promotion in the Internet, drawing more tourists and with SRBI, we can bring the world closer to us and vice-versa,” he said.
“Products and places we take for granted can be packaged into attractive tourism products as they are unique to outsiders.”
Awang Tengah pointed out that SRBI in rural areas such Julau, Semop and Kuala Lawas, would benefit both students and the local community from the exposure and availability of the facilities and service.
He urged the community and villager leaders to learn to use such facilities in their area to keep up with the changes and enhance their knowledge which were available at the click of the button.
Sacofa was entrusted with setting up of communication towers according to international standards in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications Multimedia Commission (MCMC) while Danawa is involved in spearheading the wi-fi technology for broadband connections in the state.
Managing director of Sacofa Sdn Bhd Abang Jemat Abang Bujang said the SRBI programme was a joint venture project between Sacofa and Danawa Resources as the catalyst of human capital and technological development as outlined by the Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at the PBB convention in Miri in 2007.
The main challenges when integrating technology in education for rural schools throughout Sarawak were the lack of funding, and limitation in terms of physical and communication infrastructure.
Under the Cambridge ICT Starters programme, the Intel Classmate PCs resolves some of these issues because it is a rugged mobile device and offers wireless connectivity.
Assistant Minister of Public Utilities (Water Supply) Sylvester Entri, Lawas member of parliament Datuk Henry Sum, Bukit Kota assemblyman Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, Batu Danau assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang, Ba Kelalan assemblyman Nelson Balang Rining, permanent secretary to the Ministry of Public Utilities Ubaidillah Latip, Abang Jemat and Limbang Resident Maria Hasman were among those present.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Kelabit graduates urged to help the needy and poor students
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/26/sarawak/6130401&sec=sarawak
Monday April 26, 2010
Kelabit graduates urged to help the needy and poor students
By STEPHEN THEN
stephenthen@thestar.com.my
KELABIT graduates who had benefited from financial assistance given by the Rurum Kelabit Association and the Government have been urged to ‘’return favour’’ by helping their community’s needy and poor students.
Batu Danau assemblyman Palu Paulus Gumbang said Kelabit graduates can play a bigger role in helping their community by contributing not only financial assistance but also their expertise and knowledge.
“Many Kelabits have made it to the very top in the corporate sectors and also in the Government. They even have a minister in the Federal Cabinet, Datuk Seri Idris Jala (Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Key Performance Index).
“There are also a number of prominent corporate leaders who are Kelabit, for example here in Shell Sarawak. There are also many Kelabits who are handling top positions overseas. All of them have a vital role to play in helping the rest of the community come up and become successful, especially the children from needy families,’’ he said on Saturday during the annual Rurum Kelabit Education Unit dinner in Miri.
Paulus, who represented Second Planning and Resources Management Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan, said the state government appreciated the contribution of the Kelabits in the development of the various socio-economic and industrial sectors in the state and country.
He praised the Kelabits for being hardworking and God-fearing and for their determination to succeed.
“The Kelabits had always placed great emphasis on education. This had proven to be the turning point in bringing the Kelabits out of poverty (in the late 1900s). I hope the other minority ethnic groups in Sarawak will learn from the Kelabits and also take steps to help their community prosper through active education,’’ he said.
During the dinner, the association handed over financial incentives to three dozen Kelabit students who had emerged top scorers in the UPSR, SPM and STPM exams last year.
Monday April 26, 2010
Kelabit graduates urged to help the needy and poor students
By STEPHEN THEN
stephenthen@thestar.com.my
KELABIT graduates who had benefited from financial assistance given by the Rurum Kelabit Association and the Government have been urged to ‘’return favour’’ by helping their community’s needy and poor students.
Batu Danau assemblyman Palu Paulus Gumbang said Kelabit graduates can play a bigger role in helping their community by contributing not only financial assistance but also their expertise and knowledge.
“Many Kelabits have made it to the very top in the corporate sectors and also in the Government. They even have a minister in the Federal Cabinet, Datuk Seri Idris Jala (Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Key Performance Index).
“There are also a number of prominent corporate leaders who are Kelabit, for example here in Shell Sarawak. There are also many Kelabits who are handling top positions overseas. All of them have a vital role to play in helping the rest of the community come up and become successful, especially the children from needy families,’’ he said on Saturday during the annual Rurum Kelabit Education Unit dinner in Miri.
Paulus, who represented Second Planning and Resources Management Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan, said the state government appreciated the contribution of the Kelabits in the development of the various socio-economic and industrial sectors in the state and country.
He praised the Kelabits for being hardworking and God-fearing and for their determination to succeed.
“The Kelabits had always placed great emphasis on education. This had proven to be the turning point in bringing the Kelabits out of poverty (in the late 1900s). I hope the other minority ethnic groups in Sarawak will learn from the Kelabits and also take steps to help their community prosper through active education,’’ he said.
During the dinner, the association handed over financial incentives to three dozen Kelabit students who had emerged top scorers in the UPSR, SPM and STPM exams last year.
Association to write about the history of Kelabit people
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/26/sarawak/6130500&sec=sarawak
Monday April 26, 2010
Association to write about the history of Kelabit people
THE Rurum Kelabit Sarawak Association education unit is embarking on a project to record their community’s oral history into written text.
It is one of eight innovative projects undertaken by the association, said the unit’s chairperson Lucy Bulan Sineh Raben Bala.
The other projects are a Kelabit to English dictionary, setting up their own preschools in Bario and Miri, standardising the Kelabit writing and spelling system, producing reading materials in Kelabit, translating the English bible into the Kelabit language, setting up leadership training camps throughout Sarawak and starting an information data bank on Kelabit graduates.
“It is important for our future generation to know the past struggles of their forefathers and for the future generation not to lose sight of the rich heritage of our community, especially our language and traditions,’’ she said during the education unit’s annual dinner in Miri on Saturday.
Rurum Kelabit Sarawak president Gerawat Gala, in his speech, said education had always been one of the association’s priorities. He said the education unit had done a great job in helping Kelabit children attain high scores in public examinations.
“It is very important for us to strive for excellence in everything we do and sustain these success because we are a small community. We must make up for our small numbers by our quality,’’ he said.
He hoped that Kelabit graduates will excel in more professional and business fields to extend the influence of the community in more vital sectors in the state and country.
Monday April 26, 2010
Association to write about the history of Kelabit people
THE Rurum Kelabit Sarawak Association education unit is embarking on a project to record their community’s oral history into written text.
It is one of eight innovative projects undertaken by the association, said the unit’s chairperson Lucy Bulan Sineh Raben Bala.
The other projects are a Kelabit to English dictionary, setting up their own preschools in Bario and Miri, standardising the Kelabit writing and spelling system, producing reading materials in Kelabit, translating the English bible into the Kelabit language, setting up leadership training camps throughout Sarawak and starting an information data bank on Kelabit graduates.
“It is important for our future generation to know the past struggles of their forefathers and for the future generation not to lose sight of the rich heritage of our community, especially our language and traditions,’’ she said during the education unit’s annual dinner in Miri on Saturday.
Rurum Kelabit Sarawak president Gerawat Gala, in his speech, said education had always been one of the association’s priorities. He said the education unit had done a great job in helping Kelabit children attain high scores in public examinations.
“It is very important for us to strive for excellence in everything we do and sustain these success because we are a small community. We must make up for our small numbers by our quality,’’ he said.
He hoped that Kelabit graduates will excel in more professional and business fields to extend the influence of the community in more vital sectors in the state and country.
Friday, April 23, 2010
SK Bario adopted under smart-partnership programme
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/23/sarawak/6111988&sec=sarawak
Friday April 23, 2010
SK Bario adopted under smart-partnership programme
SEKOLAH Kebangsaan Bario has been adopted as the second school under the Smart Partnership Programme (Program Perkongsian Pintar) by the Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS).
The first was Sekolah Tunku Putra in Kuching.
SWWS chairperson Nancy Shukri said, with the adoption, pupils of SK Bario would be motivated to excel in their studies and eventually be outstanding students despite being in a remote area.
SK Bario, located at the Kelabit Highlands in Baram, has 162 pupils in Primary One to Six and pre-school.
The pupils comprise Kelabit (109), Penan (24), Malay (seven), Lun Bawang (seven), Chinese (four), Indian (two), Kadazan (three) and others (six).
The school has 12 teachers with Dara Tigan @ Dora Tigan as the headmistress.
Meanwhile, in line with the adoption programme, Nancy donated RM3,000 to the school’s Parents-Teacher Association to purchase writing materials and indoor games for the pupils.
Friday April 23, 2010
SK Bario adopted under smart-partnership programme
SEKOLAH Kebangsaan Bario has been adopted as the second school under the Smart Partnership Programme (Program Perkongsian Pintar) by the Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS).
The first was Sekolah Tunku Putra in Kuching.
SWWS chairperson Nancy Shukri said, with the adoption, pupils of SK Bario would be motivated to excel in their studies and eventually be outstanding students despite being in a remote area.
SK Bario, located at the Kelabit Highlands in Baram, has 162 pupils in Primary One to Six and pre-school.
The pupils comprise Kelabit (109), Penan (24), Malay (seven), Lun Bawang (seven), Chinese (four), Indian (two), Kadazan (three) and others (six).
The school has 12 teachers with Dara Tigan @ Dora Tigan as the headmistress.
Meanwhile, in line with the adoption programme, Nancy donated RM3,000 to the school’s Parents-Teacher Association to purchase writing materials and indoor games for the pupils.
Monday, April 5, 2010
"Denai Semut" di kawasan tinggi Bario dibangunkan
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"Denai Semut" di kawasan tinggi Bario dibangunkan
5 April 2010
“Denai Semut” di kawasan tinggi Bario di Baram akan dipetakan, diperbaiki dan dibangunkan sebagai tarikan dan produk tambah nilai.
Timbalan Ketua Menteri Tan Sri Dr. George Chan berkata satu pasukan bertindak akan ditubuhkan dan sekumpulan pemakluman yang terlibat dalam “Operasi Semut” akan bermesyuarat minggu depan untuk mengenalpasti laluan sebenar denai semut yang digunakan oleh sekumpulan komando Britain dan Australia yang terjun menggunakan payung terjun pada 1945 ke kawasan itu untuk mengenalikan operasi militari dinamakan Operasi “Semut” menentang penyerangan Tentera Jepun.
Beliau memberitahu pemberita selepas merasmikan Pameran Perang Dunia kedua Borneo: Perdamaian dan Liberasi Sarawak di Dewan Tun ABdul Razak, Muzium Sarawak di Kuching pagi tadi.
Tan Sri Dr. Chan merangkap Menteri Pelancongan dan Warisan berkata dahulunya, satu reccee telah dibuat terhadap denaiitu tetapi Kementeriannya hendak mempastikan ia denai yang tulen dan kemudian akan diperbaiki supaya selamat bagi pengembara yang ingin berlakon semula peristiwa sejarah itu.
Katanya ini satu-satunya langkah untuk memastikan perwira-perwira yang berkorban dalam pejuangan diingati.
Sementara itu bekas perajurit tempatan dan asing yang pernah berkhidmat semasa Perang Dunia kedua digesa tampil kehadapan untuk berkongsi pengalaman peperangan mereka untuk memperkayakan kutipan warisan Sarawak.
Dalam ucapannya, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. George Chan yakin masih terdapat pelagai kutipan dalam bentuk peringatan, artikel atau artifek boleh dikongsi dan dipamerkan.
Katanya pameran itu boleh memaparkan kepada dunia bahawa rakyat Sarawak bersyukur kepada sesiapa yang mengorbankan nyawa demi memberi kebebasan kepada Sarawak.
Katanya tanpa keberanian mereka yang terdiri daripada orang tempatan dan asing ini yang berani ini, haluan sejarah mungkin berbeza dan rakyat Sarawak mungkin tidak menghadapi kebebasan yang ada sekarang.
"Denai Semut" di kawasan tinggi Bario dibangunkan
5 April 2010
“Denai Semut” di kawasan tinggi Bario di Baram akan dipetakan, diperbaiki dan dibangunkan sebagai tarikan dan produk tambah nilai.
Timbalan Ketua Menteri Tan Sri Dr. George Chan berkata satu pasukan bertindak akan ditubuhkan dan sekumpulan pemakluman yang terlibat dalam “Operasi Semut” akan bermesyuarat minggu depan untuk mengenalpasti laluan sebenar denai semut yang digunakan oleh sekumpulan komando Britain dan Australia yang terjun menggunakan payung terjun pada 1945 ke kawasan itu untuk mengenalikan operasi militari dinamakan Operasi “Semut” menentang penyerangan Tentera Jepun.
Beliau memberitahu pemberita selepas merasmikan Pameran Perang Dunia kedua Borneo: Perdamaian dan Liberasi Sarawak di Dewan Tun ABdul Razak, Muzium Sarawak di Kuching pagi tadi.
Tan Sri Dr. Chan merangkap Menteri Pelancongan dan Warisan berkata dahulunya, satu reccee telah dibuat terhadap denaiitu tetapi Kementeriannya hendak mempastikan ia denai yang tulen dan kemudian akan diperbaiki supaya selamat bagi pengembara yang ingin berlakon semula peristiwa sejarah itu.
Katanya ini satu-satunya langkah untuk memastikan perwira-perwira yang berkorban dalam pejuangan diingati.
Sementara itu bekas perajurit tempatan dan asing yang pernah berkhidmat semasa Perang Dunia kedua digesa tampil kehadapan untuk berkongsi pengalaman peperangan mereka untuk memperkayakan kutipan warisan Sarawak.
Dalam ucapannya, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. George Chan yakin masih terdapat pelagai kutipan dalam bentuk peringatan, artikel atau artifek boleh dikongsi dan dipamerkan.
Katanya pameran itu boleh memaparkan kepada dunia bahawa rakyat Sarawak bersyukur kepada sesiapa yang mengorbankan nyawa demi memberi kebebasan kepada Sarawak.
Katanya tanpa keberanian mereka yang terdiri daripada orang tempatan dan asing ini yang berani ini, haluan sejarah mungkin berbeza dan rakyat Sarawak mungkin tidak menghadapi kebebasan yang ada sekarang.
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