KUCHING:The Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organisation (ASOCIO) 2023 Digital Government Award has been granted to the Sarawak government, underscoring the its leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing the digital economy.
The accolade acknowledges the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation’s (SDEC) contribution to the implementation of digital infrastructures and technologies, including telecommunication infrastructure, innovation hubs for startup development, centres of excellence, research grants, and more.
According to a press release ion Wednesday (Nov 15), the award was received by Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Haji Narawi on behalf of the government.
The award was presented at the ASOCIO Tech Excellence Awards ceremony on Nov 14 in conjunction with the ASOCIO 2023 Digital Summit in Seoul, Korea.
“It is a great distinction for the Sarawak government to be recognised by an organisation that the Information and Communication (ICT) industry holds in high esteem and to be an example to the economies in the Asia-Oceania region,” said Julaihi.
“The award enables the government to bring greater digital transformation to its people as it will inspire greater confidence in the global business community as well as attract skilled technology talent.”
He added it will facilitate future growth and expansion, in line with the aim to transform Sarawak into a digital economy powerhouse as envisioned by the Premier when he launched the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy 2018-2022.
The ASOCIO Digital Government Award evaluates governments based on their proficiency in implementing digital strategies, enhancing service quality, providing ethical and transparent services, empowering education, social welfare, and public health, and deploying recognised applications in smart city areas.
Established in 1984, ASOCIO is a trade organisation representing more than 10,000 ICT companies from 24 member countries in the Asia Pacific. The objectives are to promote, encourage, and foster relationships and trade among its members and to develop the computing industry in the region.
Also present were Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (Telecommunication) Sarawak Datuk Liwan Lagang, Chairman of Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, Chief Executive Officer of SDEC Sudarnoto Osman, and Chief Operating Officer of SDEC Malseni Jamal.
