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YOUTH ONLINE BUSINESS WORKSHOP 2019: BOOSTING YOUTH ENTERPRISE THROUGH ONLINE BUSINESS

KUCHING: Increased internet access and constant innovations in online business marketing have created new asset-light online business models, giving the youth more opportunities to take part in the increasingly competitive and lucrative online market. The potential for Sarawak youths to be successful in this area is significant with the government’s clear digital economy roadmap for all sectors, and, the availability of various unique local products that are highly marketable in both local and international markets.

This development prompts the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) in collaboration with Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak to organize a workshop called Youth Online Business Workshop 2019 themed “Boosting Youth Enterprise through Online Business” this October.

The one-and-a half day workshop will help participants navigate the world of online business, and take advantage of the availability of online business models which maximise on marketing strategies but work on minimal capital investment.

The workshop will expose participants to existing tools and frameworks to launch or expand their business while helping participants plan effective strategies to better grow their business, define their overall goals, identify risks and opportunities, and facilitate business transitions from traditional to online platforms, new technologies like automation and virtual reality, and e-commerce portals.

The workshop will include five modules by Alianza Group, on setting up online businesses, in addition to a knowledge sharing session e-commerce portal Timogah.com, and overview of online businesses and current issues by Sarawak Multimedia Authority.  

In addition, there will be a briefing on online business marketing for social media influencers to be presented by Koperasi Belia Inovatif Sarawak (KOBIS).

Approximately 50 participants made up of local young entrepreneurs as well as graduates of public and private institutions of higher learning are expected to attend.

This workshop is part of an on-going SMA-AZAM’s digital inclusivity programme. Other programmes under this collaboration are the rural community engagement in the forms of workshops called Randau Digital, radio live shows with info capsules and, online videos.  

Those interested in joining this workshop can contact AZAM Sarawak at 082 411799 (Wasli /Nurfadzalina) for further information.

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SMA, AZAM SArawak anjur siri bengkel pengaruh media sosial mulai 19 Oktober

KUCHING:Lembaga Multimedia Sarawak (SMA) dan Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak akan menganjurkan beberapa siri seminar dan bengkel bagi pengaruh media sosial Sarawak bermula 19 Oktober ini di sini. 

Bertemakan ‘Influencers with a Cause’, siri bengkel Program Pembangunan Pengaruh Media Sosial Sarawak ini turut mendapat kolaboratif daripada Koperasi Belia Inovatif Sarawak (KOBIS).

Antara yang diundang untuk berkongsi tip pada program itu nanti ialah YouTuber Cardock atau dikenali sebagai Fadhil Mohamad Isa yang akan memberi ceramah bertajuk ‘Perjalanan ke arah menjadi Pengaruh Media Sosial’.

Ahli strategi pemasaran berpengaruh, Bvern Yip dan Daphne Teoh dari Kuala Lumpur juga diundang untuk berkongsi tip kepada peserta.

Turut diadakan forum bagaimana untuk memperkasakan pengaruh sosial media bagi impak sosioekonomi yang tinggi.

Forum ini akan menampilkan Kumpulan AnyMind serta personaliti radio Kuching dan pencipta kandungan di sebalik Makcik Bawang Champion – Afick Wazai dan Fir Affandi sebagai ahli panel.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi Pegawai Perhubungan AZAM Sarawak Nissa Normin menerusi talian 082-411799 atau e-mel kepada nissa@azam.org.my. 

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Workshops, seminars for social media influencers

KUCHING: With more established brands turning to social media influencers to market their products, chances for youth and aspiring content creators to make viable livelihoods online are opening up.

It is against this backdrop that Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (Azam Sarawak) in collaboration with Koperasi Belia Inovatif Sarawak (Kobis) will be organising a series of seminars and workshops for Sarawak-based social media influencers starting Oct 19 this year.

Read more: https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/workshops-seminars-for-social-media-influencers/

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SMA & AZAM TO HOLD SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

KUCHING: With more and more established brands turning to social media influencers to market their products, chances for youth and aspiring content creators to make viable livelihoods online are opening up.

It is against this backdrop that Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) in collaboration with Koperasi Belia Inovatif Sarawak (KOBIS) will be organizing a series of seminars and workshops for Sarawak-based social media influencers starting 19 October this year in Kuching.

The workshop series called Sarawak Social Media Influencers Development Programme themed “Influencers with a Cause” aims to identify and mobilise local social media influencers, encourage healthy and engaging content creation on social media and educate participants on influencer marketing and digital monetization strategies.

Aspiring social media influencers will pick up valuable tips and strategies from experienced influencers and online content creators in sessions such as “Journey towards being a Social Media Influencer” by YouTuber Cardock, otherwise known as Fadhil Mohamad Isa; “Social Media Influencer 101” by Influencer Marketing Strategist Bvern Yip and Daphne Teoh from Kuala Lumpur based AnyMind Group; and a forum on how to empower social media influencers for greater socio-economic impact.

The forum will feature AnyMind Group as well as Kuching based radio personalities and content creators behind Makcik Bawang Champion – Afick Wazai and Fir Affandi – as panelists.

About 30 participants including social media influencers and local youth are expected to attend the event and workshop.

This programme is part of an on-going community and stakeholder engagement for greater digital inclusivity in Sarawak. Other activities by SMA and AZAM include radio broadcasts and, a workshop series for rural communities called Randau Digital.

For more information, contact AZAM Sarawak Communication Officer Nissa Normin at 082-411799 or email nissa@azam.org.my.

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Talk to discuss creating a difference with social enterprise

KUCHING: The Knowledge Sharing on Social Enterprise will be held at the SMA Creative Heritage Innovation Centre (CHIC) at Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak on 24 October 2019, 8.30am to 12.30pm.

Organised by Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak),  it aims to expose participants to the potential and importance of social enterprise in Sarawak and the way it can be applied to address social, environmental and financial issues.

The speaker are Grow the Goose and Borneo Cocoa founder Nina Othman, who has approximately 14 years’ experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, and advertising, and Anja Juliah Abu Bakar – founder and social impact director of Blubear Holdings Sdn Bhd, a social enterprise that empowers girls and gives them access to education.

About 70 to 100 participants are expected to attend.

For more information, contact AZAM Sarawak communication officer Hakim Junaidi on 082-411799 or email hakim@azam.org.my. 

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Talk on creating a difference with social enterprise

 

KUCHING: Non-governmental organisation Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (Azam Sarawak) is organising a one-day programme themed ‘Knowledge Sharing on Social Enterprise’ at the SMA Creative Heritage Innovation Centre (CHIC) at Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak, here on Oct 24.

The talk from 8.30am to 12.30pm is aimed at exposing participants to the potential and importance of social enterprise in Sarawak and the way it can be applied to address social, environmental and financial issues.

Read more: https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/talk-on-creating-a-difference-with-social-enterprise/?amp

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AZAM SARAWAK TO HOLD TALK ON CREATING A DIFFERENCE WITH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

KUCHING: Social enterprise is gaining foothold globally as an entrepreneurship that is capable of reconciling societal values with business goals. In Malaysia, social enterprise has produced a number of outstanding enterprises such as Hospitals Beyond Boundaries, Masala Wheels, Skolafund, and so many more. In Sarawak, a similar trend is emerging among trading enterprises, financial institution, community organisations, non-government organisations (NGOs) and charities.

In light of these developments, Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) will be organizing a one-day programme named “Knowledge Sharing on Social Enterprise” to be held at the SMA Creative Heritage Innovation Centre (CHIC) at Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak on 24 October 2019, 8.30am to 12.30pm.

The talks aim to expose participants to the potential and importance of social enterprise in Sarawak and the way it can be applied to address social, environmental and financial issues.

The objectives of the programme are to share new trends and updates about social enterprise; examine existing social enterprise practices and businesses in Sarawak, and learn how to maximize the local and global impact of a social enterprise.

The knowledge sharing session will feature two experienced individuals in this field: the first being Ms Nina Othman, founder of Grow the Goose and Borneo Cocoa, who has approximately 14 years in the fields of entrepeneurship, marketing and advertising. She also previously attended the US Government’s International Visit Leadership Program (IVLP) on social enterprise in 2019.

The second speaker is Ms Anja Juliah Abu Bakar who is the founder and Social Impact Director of Blubear Holdings Sdn Bhd, a social enterprise that empowers girls and give them access to education through the availability of reusable sanitary pads. She received the Outstanding ASEAN Women Entrepreneur Award from VCCI, Hanoi (2016), and won Best Woman Category Malaysia Innovation (MOSTI). She was also appointed as associate partner  of Social Enterprise Academy Malaysia.

About 70-100  participants comprising members of AZAM, local social entrepreneurs, youths and, professionals and students in the related fields are expected to attend.

For more information, contact AZAM Sarawak communication officer Hakim Junaidi at 082-411799 or email: hakim@azam.org.my  should you need any assistance.

 

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Radio program SMA-AZAM musim ke-2 melabuhkan tirai dengan topik pembaharuan bidang perladangan kepada “Smart Farming”

KUCHING: Perladangan pintar penerapan Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (ICT) moden dalam bidang pertanian mempunyai potensi yang nyata untuk menghasilkan pengeluaran pertanian yang lebih produktif dan cekap sumber, selaras dengan visi membangunkan Sarawak sebagai ‘food basket’.

Justeru itu, rancangan radio Randau Digital Sarawak anjuran Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) dengan kerjasama Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak membawa topik “Usaha penjenamaan semula bidang perladangan kepada ‘Smart Farming'” yang bersiaran langsung pada hari Rabu (25 Sept) bersama dengan wakil-wakil dari SMA .

“Melalui kaedah pertanian pintar, banyak kelebihan yang boleh didapati, antaranya penjimatan tenaga di mana petani hari ini boleh menguruskan ladang atau tanaman, pembajaan dan penyiraman boleh dibuat dengan hanya menekan butang pada telefon pintar mereka selain tidak memerlukan tenaga kerja yang ramai serta mampu menjimatkan kos pengeluaran bagi baja dan juga masa,” kata Carolineson Nosin pegawai tadbir SMA dari unit Digital Economy Policy, Planning & Monitoring ketika ditemubual.

Carolineson Nosin, pegawai tadbir SMA menerangkan berkenaan dengan topik perladangan pintar ditemani oleh Cyril Klen Rogos yang merupakan pelatih SMA.
Carolineson Nosin, pegawai tadbir SMA menerangkan berkenaan dengan topik perladangan pintar ditemani oleh Cyril Klen Rogos yang merupakan pelatih SMA.

Menurut Carolineson, SMA memandang serius kemajuan bidang pertanian ini agar dapat meningkatkan aktiviti-aktiviti penyelidikan selain mampu memajukan pengeluaran hasil dan kualiti tanaman dan menjana pendapatan para petani ke arah yang lebih baik, serta melahirkan tenaga mahir dalam bidang pertanian yang lebih berdaya saing.

“Setakat ini SMA sedang mengumpul data berkenaan dengan kesesuaian bidang pertanian pintar ini dengan jenis tanaman yang ada. Data ini akan dijadikan panduan kepada para petani untuk menjalankan kegiatan pertanian mereka dengan khidmat nasihat dari pihak berwajib,” kata Carolineson.

Di samping itu, pertanian pintar di Taman Kekal Pengeluaran Makanan (TKPM) Rampangi, Kuching sedang giat dilaksanakan.
“Sekiranya projek TKPM Rampangi ini berjaya, ia diharapkan stesen-stesen pertanian lain akan dibangunkan di Sarawak,” tambah Carolineson.

Bagi petani-petani yang berminat, Carolineson mengemukakan bahawa terdapat banyak program moden yang diketengahkan oleh Jabatan Pertanian Sarawak antaranya, skim sistem tagang yang menggunakan sungai asli. DI samping menghasilkan pendapatan kepada para petani, skim sistem tagang ini juga dapat membentuk ekopelancongan yang mampu menarik pelancong dan sijil kepada pengeluaran sayur-sayuran mengikut gred bagi menjaga kualiti kepada orang ramai.

Teresa ak Billy Bayang, pengarah Positive Mind Sdn Bhd dan konsultan bagi Taman Kekal Pengeluaran Makanan (TKPM) Rampangi Kuching ditemubual menerusi rancangan bahasa Iban dalam topik yang sama.
Teresa ak Billy Bayang, pengarah Positive Mind Sdn Bhd dan konsultan bagi Taman Kekal Pengeluaran Makanan (TKPM) Rampangi Kuching ditemubual menerusi rancangan bahasa Iban dalam topik yang sama.

Sungguhpun begitu, petani yang berada di luar bandar diseru untuk mempelajari kaedah baru ini agar pengetahuan mereka menerusi bidang digital ini seiring dengan apa yang disediakan di bandar. Melalui perancangan memperkukuhkan capaian internet di luar bandar diharap dapat merancakkan lagi usaha para petani ini untuk merebut peluang mendigital pertanian hari ini.

Selain itu, beliau juga berharap agar data-data yang dikumpul boleh menjadi panduan kepada pihak-pihak yang relevan untuk memberi khidmat nasihat dan tunjuk ajar kepada para petani seluruh Sarawak.
Randau Digital Sarawak anjuran Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) dengan kerjasama Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak musim kedua telah melabuhkan tirainya semalam melalui episode keenam yang membicarakan “Usaha Penjenamaan semula bidang perladangan kepada ‘Smart Farming’”.

Secara keseluruhannya, program radio ini sudah menyentuh topik-topik ekonomi digital seperti, Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) , Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKSHe), People Accessible Network for Digital Empowerment and Inclusivity’ ( PANDei), memperkasakan e-pelancongan, dan memperkembangkan bidang ‘Research and Development’ di Sarawak.

Untuk keterangan lanjut mengenai topik dan program yang berkaitan dengan ekonomi digital, orang ramai boleh melayari laman web SMA di www.sma.gov.my atau AZAM Sarawak di www.azam.org.my.

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Academician: Sustainable tourism demands a lot, but not an impossible task

KUCHING: Achieving a sustainable tourism industry is ‘a marathon’ that requires consistent efforts and commitment from all stakeholders involved including the host country, tourism players, local population and visitors.

In this respect, Dr Linda J Cox stresses that the path towards sustainable tourism is a long journey that is beset with challenges and thus, one must skilfully navigate it to achieve win-win situation for all parties.

Read more:https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/09/14/academician-sustainable-tourism-demands-a-lot-but-not-an-impossible-task/?fbclid=IwAR29gb5J13KsNOMSGyIOP4XpM8ugKDXNACAIZBquiKveCTAUbz7QI_-0r9o 

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A leaf out of the Hawaiian holidays

1-37KUCHING: As Malaysia further develops the area of sustainable tourism, it could take a leaf out of Hawaii’s book in terms of its application of a sustainable certification programme in the tourism industry.

Dr Linda J. Cox, a community economic development specialist at the University of Hawaii in Manoa, revealed that Hawaii’s sustainable certification programme educates operators and stakeholders on best management practices (BMPs) for natural and cultural resources.

Read more: https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/a-leaf-out-of-the-hawaiian-holidays/?fbclid=IwAR0a3LutkKYeBCN1XtjsCka9mT8pSWlGEUVwXUUZCREzkGWMv0tOnH-OIrk