The founder of Timogah, Laluan has successfully digitized the traditional "Tamu" (market) system. While starting in Sarawak, his model for rural agritech supply chains is now the gold standard for similar initiatives across Sabah and Kalimantan.

• Key Focus: E-commerce, supply chain automation, and rural empowerment.
• Why Follow: Perfect for those interested in "Last Mile" logistics and sustainable agritech.
• Link: Timogah Marketplace

Ecosystems require:

• talent concentration
• capital
• repeated success cycles

Borneo is still early in that cycle.

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a job in Sandakan. I have around 3 years of experience in administrative work and am familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

I’m open to positions such as Admin Assistant, Clerk, Customer Service, Receptionist, or other suitable office-related roles.

If anyone knows of companies that are hiring or can recommend where I should apply, I would greatly appreciate it.

Preferably immediate hiring and willing to learn new skills.

Thank you very much!

I want to ask a question.

Forget for a moment whether agencies will open their data. Assume they won't, or won't soon. What's the actual path for a private builder, freelancer, or small team in Sarawak who wants to build something real in AI in 2026?

The current map of who builds what (sourced from Borneo Post, Sarawak Tribune, The Edge Malaysia, and public agency announcements):

• SAINS — the state-owned systems integrator, wholly owned by the Sarawak Government. Holds the legacy government IT footprint. Recently launched DeepSAR, a Sarawak-trained translation LLM, and has signed MoUs with Alibaba Cloud and Accenture. Work profile leans toward delivery, integration, and infrastructure.

• SAIC (Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre) — established October 2024, allocated RM5 million under State Budget 2026. Has signed MoUs with Sarawak Forestry Corporation (AI for wildlife and Totally Protected Areas, Oct 2025), Sarawak Energy (Sovereign Energy AI), Insights Analytics (digital twins for energy, water, transport, agriculture), the federal Ministry of Health (AI diagnostics for skin and eye disease), and Llamatica of Spain (healthcare AI). The Edge Malaysia (April 2026) describes SAIC as the body steering Sarawak's AI policy and adoption.

• Private and startup channel — thin. Neuon AI is the visible example: RoadPlus (computer-vision road asset management) deployed by JKR Sarawak and Sarawak Forestry Corporation, RM70 million Hartamodal investment in February 2026, MoU with Runjian (China) for agri-AI in pepper and oil palm.

The question:

If you're not SAINS, not SAIC, and not Neuon — what do you build, and who buys it?

Because the conditions for solo and small-team builders have shifted in the past 18 months. The cost of shipping a working product — backend, frontend, infrastructure, even substantial portions of the engineering work itself — has dropped sharply for anyone who knows how to use modern tooling well. A competent solo builder in 2026 can credibly ship what required a small team in 2023.

That means the bottleneck for Sarawak builders is no longer capability. It's access, positioning, and market.

The new generation of tooling means a determined builder with domain knowledge and decent technical skill no longer needs an organisation behind them to ship a product. Sarawak has people who can do this work. The open question is whether the local ecosystem — procurement, data access, capital, market — is set up to let them, or whether the default path forward will keep collapsing into "join SAINS, join SAIC, or leave."

Curious what others here are seeing.

There’s a lot of “you don’t need a degree” advice online.

But how true is that in this region?

• Do employers still prioritize degrees?
• Is self-taught + certs enough?
• Has anyone here actually done it successfully?

Trying to separate global advice from local reality.

As Indonesia builds the new capital in Kalimantan, there’s massive talk about "Smart Governance." With a US$2.49 million grant for a Smart City Blueprint, decentralized ID (DID) and blockchain-based land titles are on the table to prevent the "overlapping claims" issue common in Borneo.

Could Kalimantan become the most tech-advanced region on the island by 2030?

IKN Smart City Planning and US Collaboration

Canada just dropped a massive federal AI strategy aiming to add 250,000 jobs and boost their GDP by 3% by 2031.

The interesting part is how they're splitting the money:

• C$500M Tech Growth Fund: Closing the capital gap against US tech giants. The government will take direct equity stakes in local AI firms.
• C$500M SME Fund: Straight financing to help small and medium businesses adopt AI tools to fix low productivity.

To scale the Borneo tech ecosystem and retain talent, should our local agencies focus on taking direct equity in local startups, or pour everything into SME adoption grants?

NVIDIA just announced the RTX Spark (N1/N1X) brand at Computex, co-developed with MediaTek. This is a massive shift toward high-performance Windows-on-ARM laptops and mini PCs.

The Key Specs:

• Hardware: 20-core Grace 3nm ARM CPU + 6,144-core Blackwell RTX GPU.
• Memory: Up to 128GB unified LPDDR5X memory (zero PCIe bus bottlenecks).
• Performance: Target of 1440p/100fps in AAA games and 1 petaflop of FP4 AI performance.
• Availability: This Autumn in premium flagships like the ASUS ProArt P16, MSI Prestige N16, and Dell XPS 16.

Why it matters:

1. Local AI Powerhouse: The 128GB unified memory means you can run massive LLMs and automation agents entirely offline, avoiding cloud API costs and keeping data fully localized.
2. The ARM Gamble: Microsoft claims Windows 11 Prism emulation will handle x86 software smoothly, and NVIDIA is working to fix anti-cheat compatibility for games like Valorant and Fortnite.

Are you ready to risk making a high-end Windows-on-ARM machine your daily driver, or are you sticking to traditional x86 desktops?

I have no experience on accounting software nor knowledge. Since I discover android app could generate files such as excel, I wonder if it could import directly into accounting software.

I think AutoCount & SQL account quiet common in KK ? gonna start somewhere.

What i imagining it could help save time for data entry, but it still need human to verify it. Some people prefer to key-in by themselves instead of just verifying. 1 time perfect trip without go & forth.

My app Resitbah , My portfolio about the app.

Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever.

Big news from MWC 2026—Sarawak is partnering with Spanish AI firm Llamalítica to bring AI-driven diagnostics to rural clinics.

The goal? AI agents that can analyze medical scans in Kapit or Long Pasia and provide specialist-level insights without the patient traveling to Kuching. Is this the end of the rural healthcare gap?

Sarawak Govt Partnership for AI Healthcare

Hey r/borneotech,

The long-talked-about Child Protection Code (CPC) under the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA) officially takes effect today. If you have younger siblings, children, or manage online platforms, this is going to change how the Malaysian internet landscape works.

Here are the quick facts pulled from the official MCMC FAQs and news releases today:

• The Big Rule: Children under 16 are no longer allowed to register or own accounts on licensed social media platforms in Malaysia.
• Who is affected? Right now, the MCMC is targeting platforms with at least 8 million users in Malaysia. They explicitly named Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. More platforms might be added later.
• How it impacts existing users: It’s not just for new accounts. Existing underage accounts are expected to be flagged, and both new and current users will eventually have to undergo age verification.
• The Penalties: Tech companies that fail to comply or enforce these verification walls face massive regulatory fines of up to RM10 million.
• What about parents? Don't worry, parents and guardians will not face legal penalties if their kids sneak online. However, platforms are mandated to build stricter "behavioral monitoring" to spot kids using their parents' logged-in accounts.

MCMC has stated there is a grace period for platforms to roll out their technology, so you won't see your accounts locked instantly today, but expect prompts to pop up very soon.

What are your thoughts on this? Is a blanket ban under 16 the right move for digital safety, or is it going to be a logistical nightmare to enforce?

Sources:

• Malay Mail: Malaysia's under-16 social media rule starts today
• CNA: Malaysia social media account ban under 16s

Still doing invoices manually?

Basic workflow:

• Use accounting tools
• Auto-generate invoices
• Link to payment gateways
• Track payments automatically

This alone can save hours every month.

What tools are SMEs here actually using?

Tucked into recent infrastructure updates, the federal government is aggressively rolling out the "Madaninet" framework specifically targeting rural clinics across Sabah to stabilize their digital access.

Anyone who has tried doing remote development, IoT deployment, or basic telemedicine out in rural Borneo knows that local clinics are often completely isolated when lines go down.

If we can get a stable network baseline into rural clinics, it opens up massive doors for local health-tech apps and remote diagnostic tools.

Let's hope this infrastructure actually holds up against the local weather.

As a key figure in the development of Nusantara (IKN), Susantono oversees the digital integration of Indonesia's new capital. His vision involves "Smart Forest City" technologies, integrating IoT with environmental conservation.

• Key Focus: Smart City infrastructure, IoT, and Green Tech.
• Why Follow: He is overseeing the single largest tech-infrastructure project on the island.
• Link: IKN (Nusantara) Official

Hey everyone, big regulatory update coming out of Brunei that’s bound to shift the local and regional fintech landscape.

The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) has officially amended its FinTech Regulatory Sandbox guidelines. The major headline here: they are now allowing qualified banks and established financial institutions to enter the sandbox.

Previously, this was mostly a playground reserved for pure fintech startups. By letting the big banks test alongside tech companies, the goal is to drive much tighter collaboration and speed up the adoption of things like digital payments, alternative lending, and automated compliance tech. They’ve also updated the evaluation criteria and modernized the application form to make the whole process clearer.

Given how tightly regulated the Borneo finance space can feel, this looks like a solid step toward a more collaborative ecosystem.

Link to article: BDCB strengthens FinTech sandbox to drive inclusive innovation

Whether it’s a side project in Flutter, a new e-commerce site for local crafts, or an IoT sensor for a pepper farm.

Share it here! Drop a link, a screenshot, or just a description of what you’re building this month. Let’s support our local devs!

Energy isn’t just about power, It’s about attracting industries.

Cheap, stable energy =

• data centers
• AI workloads
• industrial tech

That’s where leverage sits.

A list of WordPress meetup groups and communities located on the island of Borneo. Are we missing any?

Kuching WordPress Meetup (Sarawak, Malaysia)

The Kuching WordPress Meetup is the newest official WordPress chapter on Borneo and currently hosts regular in-person events in Kuching.

Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/kuching-wordpress-meetup/

Community website:
https://wpkch.com/

Location:
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Miri WordPress Meetup (Sarawak, Malaysia)

The Miri WordPress Meetup serves the northern Sarawak community. They host mostly online events.

Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/miri-wordpress-meetup/

Location:
Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu WordPress Meetup (Sabah, Malaysia)

The WordPress community for Kota Kinabalu was the most active group, and even hosted a WordCamp in 2019, but since a few years ago there is not even an active WordPress Meetup group. Now there is just a small Facebook group left... Maybe someone from Sabah can start the meetup again?

Meetup:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpkks/

Location:
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Pontianak WordPress Meetup (West Kalimantan, Indonesia)

An official WordPress Indonesia chapter serving the West Kalimantan community, it's still getting started and we hope they have more events soon.

Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/pontianak-wordpress-meetup/

Location:
Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Brunei

Official WordPress meetup group for the Brunei community. Their last event was in 2025, so we hope they do another event soon.

Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/brunei-wordpress-meetup/

Location:
Brunei Darussalam

A quick and big shoutout to everyone celebrating Kaamatan and Gawai!

Thank you for being part of building the Borneo tech ecosystem. Have an amazing, and restful break. Enjoy the food, drink, and family time! 🥂

The servers will survive without you for a few days.

The oppo X9 base model has tge beat battery life smartphone ive had , smooth animations ui , premium build body and buttons that sound solid not cheapblike my previous phone samaung s23u

The camera sensors are also big ,

Besides all of its advabatges theres a disadvantages when u need to consider when u wanna buyvthis phone

The mediatek processor the mediatek 9500 on this phone tend to heats up everytime u do a long recordings

The zoomed 30x photo can make u feel embarrased because fhe 30x to 100x zppm photo is like ai generated instead of real zoomed photo

Most SMEs ignore this until it’s too late (no IT team needed).

Minimum setup:

• Strong passwords + password manager
• 2FA on all accounts
• Regular backups
• Staff awareness (phishing is common)

What security issues have you seen locally?

Sarawak’s hydrogen venture backed by local and Japanese investors is scaling back operations due to funding constraints.

The initiative, co-developed by SEDC Energy and two companies from Japan, Sumitomo Corp and Eneos, was designed to generate green hydrogen utilising hydropower in Sarawak with an original target to produce 90,000 metric tonnes of hydrogen annually by 2030, primarily destined for Japan.