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Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
Bridging Digital Divide Critical To Sabah's Inclusive Logistics Growth
BUSINESS By Jailani Hasan LABUAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah's logistics and trade sector can only thrive if efforts to digitalise are matched by strong support for small businesses and rural communities, a regional logistics expert said. Former president of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Malaysia and vice-president of CILT International for Southeast Asia Datuk Dr Ramli Amir said despite digital advancement in port infrastructure and logistics planning, many parts of Sabah remain digitally disconnected. 'We must ensure that digitalisation does not widen the development gap. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and rural logistics players in Sabah need the same access to tools, platforms and support to participate in this transformation,' he told Bernama today. Ramli noted many micro-enterprises and rural businesses struggle with limited connectivity, lack of awareness and insufficient digital training, which prevents them from benefitting from data-driven trade initiatives. He suggested that targeted interventions, such as capacity-building programmes, inclusive policy frameworks, and public-private collaborations, are essential to bring these players on board. He also called for broader investment in digital infrastructure and broadband expansion in underserved areas. 'Digital transformation must be inclusive… if only the urban and large players benefit, we risk leaving a major portion of the economy behind,' he said. He said Sabah's strategic position in the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) sub-region makes it uniquely placed to benefit from regional trade agreements, but only if its entire logistics network – including rural feeder routes, community ports, and land transport – is included in the digital upgrade.
Barnama
07-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Labuan Part Of Malaysia Tourism Roadshow In Uzbekistan, Promotes 5S Attractions, Islamic Cruise
LABUAN, July 7 (Bernama) -- A delegation of 20 travel industry representatives from various tourism agencies embarked on a business-to-business (B2B) tourism roadshow in Tashkent, Uzbekistan last month. Head of Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Business Council (Tourism) for Labuan Jerry Teo said that the initiative was aimed at promoting Malaysian tour packages and Labuan's unique '5S' - Sea, Sun, Sand, Ship, and Seafood - tourism resources and products. 'The roadshow was a great platform to spotlight Labuan's rich tourism offerings… we were able to showcase not only our natural beauty and marine attractions but also introduce the Islamic Cruise concept,' he told Bernama today.
Borneo Post
02-06-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Tuaran, Beluran Hospitals to pioneer digital healthcare transformation in Sabah
Dr Raymond Alfred KOTA KINABALU (June 2): Despite over three decades of dedicated service since its establishment in 1993, Tuaran Hospital has experienced limited progress in digital healthcare transformation. Recognizing the urgent need to modernize and optimize healthcare delivery, Allyssa Certification Sdn Bhd, under the platform of the BIMP-EAGA Business Council (Sabah), has taken a proactive step to address these systemic challenges. In June 2024, Allyssa Certification Sdn Bhd — an operating arm of the BIMP-EAGA Business Council (Sabah) — together with its technology partners, MQuest Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), engaged in a strategic dialogue with the Chief Minister of Sabah to present proposed digital healthcare solutions. Following the meeting, the Chief Minister's Department recommended direct engagement with the Permanent Secretary (Datuk Maria Chong) of the Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing to advance the initiative. As a result, a Proof of Concept (PoC) was successfully implemented at Tuaran Hospital and partially at Beluran Hospital, with endorsement and support from the ministry. This initiative aligns with the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area) Vision 2025, which prioritizes digitalization as a catalyst for economic integration, innovation and regional resilience. Dr Raymond Alfred, chairman of BIMP-EAGA (Sabah) and CEO of Allyssa Certification Sdn Bhd, believes the digital healthcare initiative will position Tuaran and Beluran Hospitals for enhanced operational efficiency, improved patient outcomes, and readiness for advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). The technical report and outcomes of the PoC were formally submitted to Datuk James Ratib, Sabah's Minister of Community Development and People's Wellbeing, by the project team comprising Dr Raymond Alfred (Allyssa Certification), Prof Ts Dr Rayner Alfred (MIMOS), Dr Rayner Pailus (UMS), Lim Boon Seng (MQ Singapore), and Rayyan Radzwill Abdullah (MQuest Malaysia). James acknowledged the success of the initiative and affirmed the value it brings to Sabah, including (i) Improved access to healthcare for remote and underserved communities, (ii) Accelerated data-driven state-level health policy decisions, (iii) Enhanced efficiency and transparency in the allocation of healthcare resources and (iv) future-proof, autonomous digital healthcare ecosystem tailored to Sabah's unique needs He further recognized the tangible achievements of the PoC, including (i) Full integration of digital platforms across key hospital departments, (ii) Transition of critical workflows (e.g., triage, clinical encounters) from paper-based to digital, (iii) Real-time clinical and operational dashboards for informed decision-making, (iv) Integration of laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy modules with the Hospital Information System (HIS), (v) Deployment of AI-enabled tools to support clinical decision-making, (vi) Standards-based interoperability with the national health database 'This initiative represents a pivotal turning point for Tuaran and Beluran Hospitals,' said James. 'It is a low-risk, high-impact transformation that has the potential to set a new benchmark for smarter, more efficient healthcare delivery in the region. My ministry is fully committed to providing the necessary support to ensure the successful and timely implementation of this initiative.' Raymond extends his sincere appreciation to Permanent Secretary (Datuk Maria Chong) of the Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing, Dr Primus John, Director of Tuaran Hospital, and Dr Aldasir B. Rudy, Director of Beluran Hospital, for their valuable suggestions, contributions, and close cooperation during the implementation of the Proof of Concept. Allyssa Certification Sdn Bhd, together with its technology partners, remains fully committed to supporting both hospitals in their journey to become the first fully digital hospitals in Sabah. This pioneering initiative is set to transform patient care and hospital operations, ushering in a new era of digital healthcare excellence within the BIMP-EAGA region.
Malaysian Reserve
27-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia, the Philippines to explore new cooperation in tourism, investment
by HIDAYATH HISHAM MALAYSIA and the Philippines are looking to expand bilateral cooperation beyond trade, with new opportunities identified in the tourism and investment sectors Philippine coordinator for the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-the Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA), Leo Tereso Magno, said trade volumes between the two countries will also be enhanced following high-level meetings at the 46th ASEAN Summit. 'The Philippines will host the ASEAN Summit next year, and we have strengthened trade since 1994 when we established BIMP-EAGA. 'So what we hope for is that the relationship between Malaysia and the Philippines will be further improved — not just in trade, but also in investment and tourism,' he said. He described Malaysia as an important regional partner and player in South-East Asia across trade, investment and tourism. Magno also mentioned that the ASEAN Summit serves as a timely platform to raise pressing regional concerns, including discussions on recent tariff measures by the US. Earlier, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said stronger collaboration among BIMP-EAGA members has laid the foundation for more inclusive, sustainable and innovation-driven growth.
Barnama
27-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
ஆசியான்: சுபியாந்தோ & மார்கோஸ் புகழாரம்
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto attends the 16th Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED
