KUCHING, Aug 1 — The Sarawak government’s command centre, which is currently under construction, will also serve as a data and information storage centre for all ministries and state government agencies, said Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said that all the information available in the command centre will serve as a reference for the state government, to see what is happening, and the activities carried out under the ministries and agencies in their respective areas.
“At the same time, we can identify problems and weaknesses in delivering services to the people as a whole, in line with the Smart Sarawak initiative,” he said in his speech at the 33rd Kuching City Day celebration, held at the State Legislative Assembly Building here today.
Abang Johari also proposed that Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and Kuching South City Council (MBKS) develop their own command centre, so that all information can be shared directly with the state government’s command centre in line with the theme of this year’s Kuching City Day celebration, ‘Digital Transformation towards Shaping a Smart Kuching City’.
“In this context, DBKU and MBKS need to move in tandem, and fast, to achieve smart city status by 2022.
“There is still much more to be done and implemented if we want to achieve Smart City status. But I am confident that with the development of increasingly sophisticated digital technology, and the expertise of a very proactive workforce, we will definitely be able to achieve it,” he said.
Meanwhile, DBKU mayor, Datuk Junaidi Reduan, said that, as an initial step to transforming services in line with Sarawak’s Digital Economy Strategy, the city hall had formulated, and would implement the e-DBKU Plan starting this year.
He said that the e-DBKU Plan, expected to be completed in 2025, includes three main components, namely innovative digital solutions, service delivery and smart city.
“DBKU, as the administrator, regulator and maintainer of the city, needs to deliver efficient and effective services to meet the aspirations and needs of our customers, the residents of Kuching.
“In the near future, the initial phase of the e-DBKU Plan will be realised, and can be completed within five years as planned,” he said.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency