by DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, May 22: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) documents will be among several key historic documents that will be brought from London to be kept at the upcoming Sarawak Archives building, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says.
According to a report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), the Premier said the new archives building will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure the proper preservation of these important documents in both physical and digital formats.
“The upcoming archive will be among the most advanced in the region, equipped to store both physical and digital copies of significant documents, including the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).
“To date, we have secured several documents from the Historical Archives and the Museum of London, which I have requested to be permanently housed in our State archive,” he said during his speech at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Sarawak State Library (Pustaka Negeri Sarawak) last night.
Meanwhile, Abang Johari also underscored the transformative potential of digital technology in reaching and empowering rural communities.
“In places without books, we can deploy digital solutions in rural areas where weekend activity centres involving village heads provide a platform for residents to gather and converse, much like the concept adopted under the Pusat Aktiviti Warga Emas (PAWE) programme.
“During these sessions, we can introduce digital devices and encourage participants to explore knowledge online. However, a new approach is needed—one that makes learning more engaging and entertaining for villagers.
“If learning is limited to just reading, it becomes dull. Therefore, interaction and creativity are essential when communicating in a digital environment,” he said.
Abang Johari also highlighted the success of the Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) programme, implemented via the S Pay Global e-wallet, in driving digital adoption among rural senior citizens.
Through SKAS, he expressed confidence that even elderly residents in villages can adapt to digital platforms and access a broad range of content, including folklore, poetry, and educational entertainment. – DayakDaily
