DEA2025 Highlights AI And Green Evolution In Sarawak’s Digital Economy Drive
KUCHING, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Digital Economy Awards 2025 (DEA2025), which will honour achievements in seven categories of digital excellence, is now open for submissions.
In a statement, the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) said the award categories would be for Digital Technology Transformation, Research & Development and Commercialisation, Entrepreneurship and Start-up, Digital Government, Digital Creative Content, Environmental Sustainability, and Digital Leadership.
“The highlight of DEA2025 will be the Premier’s Digital Economy Award, a special recognition presented to the most outstanding deliverable outcomes among the seven category winners,” the statement said, adding that entries can be submitted online via https://dea2025.ireka.my until Sept 15.
DEA2025 will be held in conjunction with the 8th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS), themed “AI & Green Evolution: Growth, Challenges, and Community Resilience”.
The conference, led by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, will bring together global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore how artificial intelligence can drive sustainable growth and community resilience.
First introduced in 2018, the Sarawak Digital Economy Awards form part of the state government’s broader Sarawak Digital Strategy, aimed at integrating digital technology across all economic sectors.
“The initiative emphasises digital inclusivity, talent development and infrastructure, while recognising contributions from the public and private sectors, industries, government-linked companies, universities, non-governmental organisations, and individuals,” SMA said.
Since its inception, IDECS has grown into a globally recognised platform, showcasing Sarawak’s commitment to building a robust digital economy in collaboration with international technology leaders.
A notable outcome of IDECS has been the establishment of eight crucial initiatives guiding Sarawak towards a digital-oriented economy, as well as the creation of key institutions such as the Development Bank Sarawak (DBos), SMA, and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC)
The SMA, established under the Sarawak Multimedia Authority Ordinance 2017, oversees the implementation of communication, multimedia, and digital economy initiatives, with the goal of positioning Sarawak as a leading regional digital hub.
Further information on submission guidelines, evaluation criteria and the awards is available at https://digitaleconomyawards.com.
-- BERNAMA