Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof said the Government had provided infrastructure such as school networks, computer labs and software to support the move of introducing creativity and innovation in the curriculum.
He said ICT was no longer a choice but a necessity, especially for students who could utilise the Internet to carry out research and produce reports.
Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Culture Datuk Joseph Salang said the school now has become a centre for information and communication technology (ICT) knowledge and applications not only for the district but also for other surrounding areas.
“It started with the basic ICT training which was provided for students and teachers and subsequently extended to the community members.
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Its managing director TS Wong said while presenting the perfect opportunity for political debates within the current national political climate, the portal was intended to attract all forms of professional, intelligent and factual discourse well beyond the political sphere into all aspects of our daily lives.
According to the Minister, GIS at present is recognised as an evolving field with an equally growing importance in various sectors within the national and global economy.
“As the outlook for the Geospatial Industry is promising, the State Government of Sarawak wishes to take advantage of the industry’s continued transformation and proficiency, to enhance its own development and economic planning capabilities and the sustainable use of our rich natural resources,” he said.
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Country head of ACCA Malaysia, Jennifer Lopez said the growing popularity of the SSO trend has many implications for players as well as the accounting and finance profession.
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