BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NURIN PATRA
KUCHING: Sarawak has launched two major initiatives to advance its digital agenda — the Sarawak Technology and Innovation Sandbox and the Sarawak Digital Residency Programme (SDRP).
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the SDRP is a bold initiative aimed at attracting professionals, remote workers, foreign entrepreneurs, and investors to Sarawak.
“With flexible terms, we are positioning Sarawak as an inclusive digital hub that welcomes global talent.
“Our first initiative under this programme, De Rantau Sarawak, will open for applications early next year in collaboration with the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), further solidifying Malaysia’s status as a top destination for digital nomads in Southeast Asia,” he said.
He said this in his opening address during the 7th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2024 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here today.
Abang Johari said the Sarawak Technology and Innovation Sandbox, developed in partnership with the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox, SDEC, Startup Borneo, and TEGAS, aims to facilitate the state transition to a knowledge-based economy.
“The STI Sandbox is expected to drive innovation in agritech, smart cities, and cultural industries, positioning Sarawak as a food security hub and supporting the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030, aligning with Sarawak’s commitment to balancing progress with sustainable innovation.
“Together, these initiatives reinforce our commitment to fostering a vibrant, innovative, and globally connected digital economy,” said Abang Johari.
