3+ mon, 1+ week ago (236+ words) KUCHING (Aug 20): Borneo's first AI Vibe Design Hackathon will be held here on Sept 6, bringing together technology, art and cross-cultural collaboration. The not-for-profit event will take place at Makeramai Makerspace under the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation. The hackathon will introduce "AI Vibe Design', an emerging design approach that focuses on creating experiences based on feeling rather than form. Participants will also explore how artificial intelligence can help deliver emotionally resonant design. One of the highlights is be the launch of "usei usei cat', a mascot created by AI Visionary Society CEO Soh Wan Wei using Lovart AI. The event is co-hosted by AIGents of Change (Singapore) and Azam Sarawak, with support from Deputy Minister of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu who will officiate the launch as guest of honour. Partners include Lovart AI, Newhero AI, the…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) KOTA KINABALU (June 16): Centre Point Sabah, in collaboration with Pacific Advance Cleaning Sdn Bhd, will be organizing the highly anticipated KK Beach Cleaning Day on July 5 at Teluk Likas Awam II, Tanjung Lipat, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. A total of 350 registered volunteers will take part in this large-scale cleanup effort, united in a mission to remove waste and promote environmental awareness. This event, supported by Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) and WWF-Malaysia, goes beyond a standard cleanup " organizers are aiming for a record-breaking collection of trash, making it the largest single-day beach cleanup effort ever recorded in Sabah. Volunteers will be grouped into teams of 15 to 20, each allocated two hours to collect litter such as plastic bottles, packaging, fishing gear and general debris. The collected waste will be weighed under DBKK supervision, and the team with the heaviest haul will…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (532+ words) A screengrab of (from left) Moradi, Vijjayandran and Yadav during the Tek Talk session. KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 6): The way people connect and collaborate in a digital-first world is undergoing profound transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the helm. This was the central theme of "Tek Talk: Redefining Virtual Engagement in the AI Era, which went live on KRoom on Thursday evening. The session was hosted by METAXCHANGE.AI Inc chief operating officer M. Vijjayandran Manickavasagar, and featured Maxwell Rand chief executive Dr Ahmad Moradi and iStaging Global Sales manager Richa Yadav as panellists, who shared insights on how AI is reshaping the future of virtual communication. Opening the session, Moradi said virtual engagement has evolved far beyond static video calls and webinars. "Powered by AI, todays virtual experiences are intelligent, immersive and interactive, blurring the lines between digital and physical interactions....

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (352+ words) Sharmila (centre) showcasing high-quality, innovative batik shirts produced by Anne Antah (right), founder of Chanteek Borneo Sdn Bhd. KOTA KINABALU (July 12): The Malaysian Foundation for Innovation (YIM) is currently collaborating with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to develop a smart application aimed at enhancing the safety and experience of mountain climbers. YIM chief executive officer Dr Sharmila Mohamed Salleh said the project, initiated last year, is expected to be completed in 2026 and will result in a first-of-its-kind product in the Malaysian market. "This application will create a new experience for climbing enthusiasts, especially those lacking formal training or stamina," she said when met here yesterday. She said the innovation is designed to address common challenges faced by climbers, such as health issues or getting lost due to lack of internet connectivity. "This equipment will ensure accurate tracking of the climber's location,…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago (470+ words) KUCHING (Oct 2): The Sarawak Forestry Corporation's (SFC) efforts to manage crocodile populations continue to face hurdles due to long-held cultural taboos on hunting the reptile by the indigenous community, said State Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development, Datuk Len Talif Salleh. The SFC chairman explained that these sensitivities have compelled the corporation's Swift Wildlife Action Team (SWAT) to be discreet in publicising their operations and results, in order to avoid stirring controversy. "From a legal enforcement perspective, this is one of the major challenges. Bumiputera communities such as the Malays, Melanaus, Ibans and Bidayuhs continue to uphold taboos that prohibit the hunting of crocodiles," he told reporters when met after officiating the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) Appreciation Gathering for staff and media members here on Wednesday. Despite this, he said SFC has been carrying out crocodile…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (431+ words) Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said Sarawak aims to protect, not just preserve, its biodiversity through proactive, inclusive and enforceable systems. "In Sarawak, we believe that effective conservation cannot stand apart from policy. It must be part of broader governance'urban planning, sustainable land use and environmental stewardship," he said at the 17th Orangutan Veterinary Advisory Group (OVAG) workshop held at a hotel here yesterday. Len Talif said habitat loss, emerging diseases, climate change and transboundary were the challenges Sarawak faces in wildlife conservation. Given this, he said workshops like OVAG were more than technical events since they are investments in human capital. "By building the capacity of veterinarians, rangers and researchers through practical learning and peer exchange, OVAG is helping to build a regional ecosystem of expertise that can respond effectively to crises,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (431+ words) Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said Sarawak aims to protect, not just preserve, its biodiversity through proactive, inclusive and enforceable systems. "In Sarawak, we believe that effective conservation cannot stand apart from policy. It must be part of broader governance'urban planning, sustainable land use and environmental stewardship," he said at the 17th Orangutan Veterinary Advisory Group (OVAG) workshop held at a hotel here yesterday. Len Talif said habitat loss, emerging diseases, climate change and transboundary were the challenges Sarawak faces in wildlife conservation. Given this, he said workshops like OVAG were more than technical events since they are investments in human capital. "By building the capacity of veterinarians, rangers and researchers through practical learning and peer exchange, OVAG is helping to build a regional ecosystem of expertise that can respond effectively to crises,…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (243+ words) MIRI (July 9): Ghost nets remain a serious damaging risk to the marine ecosystem and moreover, they also pose significant danger to diving activities. In highlighting this, a local activist calls for greater attention and cooperation from the relevant authorities and also the diving community, in removing these nets. "Ghost nets not only cause unnecessary marine deaths, but they can also endanger divers through the risks of entanglement, injury or disorientation underwater," said Nurfatrina Hamdan, the head of Miri Divers. The group recently discovered fishes being trapped in ghost nets during a dive into Kenyalang Wreck, a famous artificial reef site in Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park here. Divers swim past a coral reef "smothered" by ghost nets. Nurfatrina said six divers were involved in the activity at the dive site, with has a depth of over 22 metres. "We found a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (326+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21) The future of television is no longer confined to the living room screen, it is evolving into an intelligent, interactive ecosystem where every viewer becomes an active participant. In the latest episode of TekTalk by KRoom, titled "Part 3: The Future of TV, host M Vijjayandran engaged with AITV Technologies founder Dr Ahmad Moradi and its chief information officer Stephen Remondini, in discussing how artificial intelligence (AI), mobile integration and immersive technologies were reshaping audience engagement in the entertainment industry. This emerging era, known as Artificial Intelligence Television (AITV), represents a major shift from passive viewing to active participation. AITV redefines this by empowering viewers to influence storylines, customise advertisements and interact directly with live hosts or virtual influencers all through their mobile devices. "Imagine watching a concert where you can request a song, switch camera angles, or…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago (659+ words) Roslan delivers his remarks prior to presenting the certificates to the participants. KUCHING (June 26): Journalists in this era of artificial intelligence (AI) shoulder a heavier responsibility than those before them. This was highlighted during a course conducted by Tun Abdul Razak Broadcast and Information Institute (IPPTAR) at Harbour View Hotel here yesterday. Organised by the institute's Creative Industry Cluster under the Communications Ministry, the session on "AI-Driven Journalism on Social Media: A New Era of Storytelling' was conducted by Irin Putri Azmi, a media and communications professional with over 20 years' experience covering journalism, scriptwriting, directing, hosting, and content-creation. "When it comes to AI, we adapt, and we embrace. "It is inevitable, not only in journalism, but in most areas as well," she said in her presentation for the participants, who represented major multi-platform media and communications organisations in the state....