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KUCHING, Aug 17: Even though the World Bank has recently recognised Sarawak as a high-income state, the State government must develop human capital in an informative and innovative manner to ensure that every segment of society enjoys economic prosperity while simultaneously preserving the environment.
This was stated by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in his text of speech which was read by Sarawak Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (Utility) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi at the Islamic Creativity and Innovation Festival (FesKII) 2023 organised by the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS), which was held today at the Sarawak Islamic Information Centre (IIC) here.
“The Sarawak government emphasises the importance of one of Malaysia Madani’s pillars, namely creativity, which must be optimised.
“The cultivation of creativity and innovation should not be restricted to a single group of society, but rather innovation should be understood and practised by all levels of society in a variety of fields.
“Therefore, the creative spirit must be optimised to develop and produce a variety of innovative applications that are also reflected in an organisation’s creative practice,” Abang Johari said.
He went on to say that to ensure that rural residents are not left behind in the formation of a digital economic ecosystem, various innovative approaches, such as the provision of high-speed broadband and telecommunications services in rural areas, are intensified to meet their needs.
Earlier, in his speech, MIS chairman Datuk Misnu Taha stated, “God willing, we will establish a Innovative and Creative group (KIK) of mosques and suraus throughout the State, and God willing, the first convention will be held within the next two years.”
He added that the decision was made in accordance with a resolution reached at the recent Nusantara Mosque Conference Seminar, which was organised by MIS.
FesKII 2023, with the theme ‘The Beauty of Islam’, was organised in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Sarawak independence as well as the 15th anniversary of MIS. — DayakDaily
