Day4: Celebrities in Borneo

🏫 TEGAS Digital Village, Borneo Cultures Museum, Sunset Sarawak River Cruise
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I learned about Sarawak’s unique cultural and historical context, including its headhunting past and how leaders like James Brooke encouraged tribes to embrace differences and use resources locally rather than sending them to Britain. Sarawak’s diversity is striking, with 80 languages and English as the official language, and STEM subjects taught in English to support global competitiveness.
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The visit to the Tegas Digital Village was the highlight because it demonstrated how Sarawak is positioning itself as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Seeing initiatives like AI training programs, regenerative farming, and cultural branding startups showed how technology and tradition can coexist to create sustainable economic growth.
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SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) were evident in Tegas programs that provide free digital education and foster job creation. SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) was reflected in the digital economy blueprint and partnerships with global companies.
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It was unexpected to learn that despite Sarawak’s resource wealth—oil and gold—the region still faces challenges in equitable development, highlighting the complexity of resource-based economies.
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Sarawak’s focus on digital transformation and sustainability, combined with cultural preservation, illustrates a forward-thinking approach. The entrepreneurial ecosystem, from AI applications to regenerative farming, shows how innovation can drive inclusive growth while respecting local identity.Read more