Posted: 19 Jun 2014 11:15 AM PDT

KUCHING: At the International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i-CATS), students of the Diploma in Information Technology and Diploma in Software Engineering programmes are quick to appreciate the importance of acquiring a broad base of technical and soft skills to prepare for an oasis of career opportunities in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.

Across the globe, with ICT driving innovation and productivity, exciting transformational technologies such as cloud computing, big data management and analytics, and mobile apps are shaping the vibrant canvas of humanity.

It is forecasted that growth in these emerging technologies will result in the creation of millions of new jobs over the next few years.

In the nation, the increasing prominence of home-grown organisations coupled with a host of world-class ICT companies establishing regional facilities will boost the demand for highly skilled ICT professionals.

In a recent JobStreet survey, jobs in the ICT industry are ranked among the top ten best paying jobs in the nation.

Students who have completed SPM/SPMV with a minimum of three credits including Mathematics and a pass in English are eligible to enter the i-CATS Diploma in Information Technology or Diploma in Software Engineering programme.

Applications will also be considered for those who have completed an MQA Accredited Certificate in Computing/Information Technology or an equivalent qualification.

The Diploma in Information Technology programme equips students with skills which will enable them to apply and adapt computing or communications technology in planning, designing and managing computer-based information systems.

In the Diploma in Software Engineering programme, students focus on software development. Students have the opportunity to work in teams as they develop software systems in line with the needs of users.

The combination of theory and practical sessions during the course of their studies goes a long way in preparing the students for ICT-related careers or further studies at the degree level.

Prior to the completion of the aforementioned diploma programmes, students are required to undergo a 6-month internship.

This adds value to the diploma programmes and ensures that the students have the opportunity to learn directly from the industry and gain real-world work experience at world-class organisations.

Due to the breadth of the curriculum, in addition to a career in software development, Diploma in Software Engineering graduates would be able to excel as graphic design engineers, multimedia designers, site server supervisors, system analysts and website developers.

Enrolment to the programmes offered by the i-CATS School of Information Technology is now ongoing for the July 2014 session.

For further information on the programmes and various forms of financial assistance, visit the PPKS/i-CATS main campus at Jalan Canna, off Jalan Wan Alwi, Tabuan Jaya here or call 1800-88-7757 (toll free) or 082-364198/364252/364253/365970. Information can also be obtained from i-CATS's website at www.icats.edu.my.

Sarawak has the right to ask for royalty increase – Batu Lintang rep ...

Posted: 06 Jun 2014 12:35 PM PDT

KUCHING: Sarawak has the right to request for a 15 per cent increase in oil and gas royalty without having to, among others, demonstrate its financial management competency first.

Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How, who stated this, stressed the issue of Sarawak and other oil-producing states asking for a hike in oil and gas royalty from five to 20 per cent must be examined and deliberated in a critical and rational manner.

Responding to an article 'Is oil royalty hike the solution?' that appeared in a renowned national weekly recently, state PKR vice chairman See said the writer and his team of "unnamed market observers and industry analysts" ought to have taken the sensitivities of Sarawak and Sabah into consideration too.

"It lays bare our consciousness towards mutual understanding between East and West Malaysians for meaningful national integration, which until now still rings empty," he lamented.

"The typical knee-jerk reaction or rhetoric of politicians and writers who probably are not familiar with the territorial features and delicate intuition of communities in Sabah and Sarawak may be hurtful and divisive."

See pointed out that Pakatan Rakyat had long pledged to increase oil and gas royalty from five to 20 per cent when it comes to power, but the BN coalition government was hesitant and reluctant then.

"The writer had actually recognised that Sabah and Sarawak are the least developed states despite them being the richest states in the federation," said See, who noted that the writer also wondered whether the additional money (from the royalty hike) would help propel Sarawak's development.

"But his arguments against the two East Malaysian states having improved and enlarged share of the exploits from their petroleum deposits were, uncharacteristically and quoting unnamed market observers and industry analysts, questioning Sarawak's wealth management … that the state has a large revenue base with several uncompleted or pending projects."

See admitted that the new Sarawak administrators must address the issue of fair distribution of opportunities in the operation, utilisation and management of the state's rich natural resources, and to make sure that the wealth generated would bring about greater development and improve the lives of all Sarawakians.

"However, it is nonsensical to suggest that the Sarawak government must show it can make good use of the money before it is entitled to ask for oil and gas royalty hike … as if the federal government is free from leakages, corruption, wastages and financial mismanagement." See said since the Auditor General's Reports were referred to in the article, the writer and his sources should be equally objective and critical with the federal government's fund management or mismanagement.

"Nick any one of the national scandals and recover the monies misappropriated. That alone is enough to pay the oil producing states their entitlement for a good number of years!

"What about disclosing the Petronas monies received by the federal government annually, as well as those in the Production Sharing Agreements (PSCs), and compare it to the oil producing states?

"Please be frank. The federal government wholly owns Petronas. In contrast, there is no equity holding in Petronas for the oil-producing states?"

See said the most interesting thing about the article was the writer's comparison of the annual budgets between Sarawak (RM4.2 billion), Sabah (RM4.1 billion) and Terengganu (RM2 billion) with the RM1.6 billion of the most developed state, Selangor, for this year.

Sarawak gets cracking early for 2016 Sukma - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 30 May 2014 10:12 AM PDT

Sarawak Sports Council (MSNS) acting director Lucas Kalang Laeng says that Sarawak will prepare early for the 2016 Sukma which will be hosted by the state.

Speaking to reporters during a press conference together with Sarawak Sukma XVII assistant chef-de-mission Gerald Rentap Jabu yesterday, he added that Sarawak aimed to host the best Sukma ever.

He assured that all competition venues would be inspected before the games to ensure that they were top notch and fit to host Sukma events and new ones would be built. A taskforce had also been formed by the state government to oversee the preparation of the venues before the games.

"We are committed to host a successful Sukma games in 2016 and we believe that by starting early, we can achieve that goal. We want it to be the pride of the people of Sarawak," he added.

Lucas added that the games would be held in Kuching, Sibu and Miri.

Sarawak last hosted the games in 1990 when the state emerged overall champion in the third Sukma.

Meanwhile, Gerald invited the members of the press to attend the Gawai Dayak celebration organised by the MSNS for Dayak athletes competing at the Sukma XVII at Kuala Perlis tomorrow.

"We are looking forward to it as we promised everyone before the event that it will be organised fully in a Dayak traditional cultural way. We dedicate this event for the people of Sarawak who could not be with their families in Sarawak to celebrate the special event," he said.

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