Life made easier

NURUL HUSNA SHAMSUDIN, 30, Malay, Kuching

(Online Food Delivery Rider) - I see online food delivery as an online platform that eases the business of buying and selling for customers in my area. This platform also offers career opportunities for those who have just finished school, those who lost their jobs due to COVID-19, and others.

SANDRA TRINATA, 35, Bidayuh, Serikin, Bau

(Ra)an Handicra( Seller) -Selling raDan handicraC on Facebook is very easy, especially with free WiFi installation using the Sarawak Rural Broadband network (MySRBN). It can also help us run various businesses online and without limits, thus saving costs in terms of marketing.

JAMES BATE, 47, Iban, Sebuyau

(Farmer) -I use online platforms to advertise agricultural products such as corn, watermelons, pineapples, bananas, and even marine products such as ikan terubok. The villagers in Sebuyau also make orders through WhatsApp and I will make the delivery to them.

GWEN KIMBERLY JAMES, 18, Melanau, Mukah

(Student)

-As a student, the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) being provided in rural areas is very convenient especially when I need to look for information and learning materials online because everything related to education needs to be done using a high-speed internet network.

STEWART LIAN, 43, Kenyah, Long Anap, Baram

(Civil Servant)

-As a user, the S Pay Global application can speed up my daily affairs in managing my bill payments as well as a platform for payment at certain retail outlets. I oCen use S Pay Global for payment of electricity and phone bills and at many other places. We also do not need to carry cash because we can pay with this application.

CANDY NG, 33, Chinese, Sibu

(Accountant) -E-hailing services such as Grab make it very easy for people to move from one location to another, not to mention those who do not have a driving licence. If we are unwell and unfit to drive, this kind of service is much easier and safer.

RADANG TIK, 50, Penan, Long Tepan, Ulu Baram

(Cra( Entrepreneur) -As a Penan from Long Tepen, the transition to digital technology has had a big impact on the lives of the community, including those of us who live in rural areas. It allows us to conduct online business and thus help the community to generate income and upgrade the people’s lives.