University plans digital platforms for rural communities

Janet (second from left) exchanging documents with Sains chief executive officer Datuk Teo Tien Hiong.

KUCHING: Swinburne Sarawak University of Technology will work with Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (Sains) to set up digital platforms for rural communities in Sarawak.

Both parties recently inked a RM2mil agreement on a research and development programme to develop digital services and apps which will have a positive socioeconomic impact in rural areas.