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SABAH ICT MONTH 2012 –
“Digitalizing Sabah: Creating the Wave 2.0”
Calling all tech aficionados … Great stuff coming your way this November!
Every year, Sabah ICT Month is celebrated in November. One can expect varieties of
activities such as seminars, road shows, exhibition, competitions and a gala night as the grand
finale, happening from the first day to the end of November.
Sabah ICT Month 2012 marks its 6th
Anniversary this year.
This year, the theme is “Digitalizing Sabah: Creating the Wave 2.0”.
The 7 key facts about Sabah ICT Month 2012:
1. What is Sabah ICT Month?
Sabah began its ICT initiatives in a more aggressive manner with the launching of e-
Government System, Sabah.Net and the State Public Sector IT Master Plan on 23rd
September 1997. Since then, the journey has been progressing from strength to strength. In
this regard, Sabah ICT Month is held to commemorate Sabah’s ICT initiatives.
The Sabah ICT Month 2012 is under the auspices of the Ministry of Resource Development
and IT, with close co-operation, collaboration and join implementation with related and
relevant government and private organisations.
2. Who are the players?
Bahagian Kemajuan IT, Kementerian Pembangunan Sumber dan Kemajuan
Teknologi Maklumat (KIT KPSKTM) as the Secretariat
Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM)
Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Sabah
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Komputer Negeri - JPKN
Sabah Computer Society (SCS)
PIKOM Sabah Chapter
Sabah Techpreneur Association (SATA)
KKIPC Sdn Bhd
Sabah West Coast Entrepreneur Network Association (SEA)
3. When is Sabah ICT Month celebrated?
It is celebrated in the whole month of November every year.
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4. What does this month-long celebration hope to accomplish?
The main objective of the Sabah ICT Month is to commemorate and recognise the ICT
initiatives undertaken by various stakeholders and ICT players in the state over the years. At
the same time, the event is also an avenue to:
Promote ICT as a key enabler for enhancing the State’s strategic competitiveness;
Boost the development of ICT as a strategic economic sector in support of the State’s
Halatuju Pembangunan; and
Enhance the contribution of the ICT industry to the economic development of the
State.
5. Activities coming your way in November 2012!
1. Digital Story Telling
Date : 29 Oktober - 01 November 2012
Venue : SMK Tamparuli, Tamparuli
Organiser : KIT KPSKTM & Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Sabah
2. “Cyber Treasure Hunt” Competition
Date : 01 - 30 November 2012
Venue : Online (check the official website for link updates)
Organiser : KKIPC Sdn Bhd
3. Technorama-iT Peringkat Negeri Sabah
Date : 01 November 2012
Venue : SMK Tamparuli, Tamparuli
Organiser : KIT KPSKTM, Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Sabah & SATA
4. “I’M A Techpreneur” Creativity & Entrepreneurship Workshop
Date : 02 November 2012
Venue : 13th
Floor, Wisma Bandaraya, Kota Kinabalu
Organiser : SATA, KIT KPSKTM, & Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Sabah
5. Promosi Siok Bah Broadband
Date : 02 November 2012
Venue : Tamu Pekan Kundasang
Organiser : SKMM
6. Promosi Siok Bah Broadband
Date : 05-06 November 2012
Venue : Tapak Tamu Pekan Kuala Penyu
Organiser : SKMM
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7. Web Camp
Date : 06 November 2012
Venue : Tingkat 13, Wisma Bandaraya, Kota Kinabalu
Organiser : SCS
8. Techpreneurship Incentive Exposure Program
Date : 08 - 10 November 2012
Venue : Pusat e-Desa Andap Bangau, Kudat
Organiser : KIT KPSKTM & SATA
9. Bengkel JPKN 2012
Date : 08 -10 November 2012
Venue : Beringgis Beach Resort, Papar
Organiser : JPKN
10. Festival Filem Digital Pendidikan Negeri Sabah Ke-4
Date : 09 November 2012
Time : 7.00 pm – 10.30 pm
Venue : Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, Kota Kinabalu
Organisers : Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Sabah, KIT KPSKTM & MDeC
11. Promosi Siok Bah Broadband
Date : 10 November 2012
Venue : Gaya Street, Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
Organiser : SKMM
12. Sabah Got Ideas Finale
Date : 16 - 18 November 2012
Venue : Kota Kinabalu
Organiser : SATA & KIT KPSKTM
Sabah Got Ideas (SGI) is a program formulated to activate the minds of the
people of Sabah and realize the business potential of ideas they have been
keeping in their minds partly due to fear of failure to develop further or even to
the extent of others stealing the ideas. Sabah is rich in cultures and other
natural resources and the colourful mixtures to makes Sabah full of creative
people but yet to be activated. There are many untapped minds out there and
we believe SGI is the best tool for awareness, development and realization of
ideas.
13. Computer Camp for G-Oldies
Date : 16 - 18 November 2012
Venue : Beringgis Beach Resort, Papar
Theme : "Digital Edge – Mobile Computing "
Organisers : SCS & KIT KPSKTM
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14. Osindak-iT 2012 Peringkat Daerah Tamparuli
Date : 19 – 20 November 2012
Venue : Kg. Bundu Tohuri, Tamparuli
Organiser : KIT KPSKTM
15. Sabah State Government Agencies CIO Conference
Date : 20 November 2012
Venue : Promenade Hotel , Kota Kinabalu
Organiser : Urus Setia CIO, JPKN
16. Sabah IT Industry Dialogue
Date : 21 November 2012
Venue : Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu
Organisers : KIT KPSKTM
17. Seminar “Woman and Girls in ICT” Opportunities and Safety
Date : 22 November 2012
Venue : Dewan Wisma Wanita
Organiser : SKMM
Participants : Open for NGOs, Single mother, public
18. Cash Flow Tournament
Date : 24 November 2012
Venue : 13th
Floor, Wisma Bandaraya, Kota Kinabalu
Organiser : SEA
Mastering Interpersonal skills, cash flow management, strategic planning and
positive attitude are crucial to this Tournament, and also key elements to
successful entrepreneur. 64 Entrepreneurs are going to challenge themselves
in the World famous Business Game Cashflow101. Up to RM20,000 value of
sponsored prizes are prepared to be won in this exciting tournament. This
Tournament is moderated by Sabah Cashflow Network Club (CNC). Visit and
Like www.facebook.com/texpo.asia for updated information
19. TEXpo.Asia 2012
Date : 27-28 November 2012
Venue : 1Borneo Grand Ballroom
Organiser : SEA
TEXPO.asia 2012 is a unique international platform which targeting four
areas: Entrepreneurship, Technology, Finance, and Opportunities, and
connecting four parties: private sector, public sector, social community, and
youth.
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20. Sabah Entrepreneur Day Summit (SEeD Summit)
Date : 29 November 2012
Venue : 1Borneo Grand Ballroom
Organiser : SEA
Up to 1000 entrepreneurs from various backgrounds will be connected during
Sabah biggest Entrepreneur Summit of 2012. Keynote Speakers are invited to
share their invaluable experience to inspire more entrepreneurs in social,
woman, and youth. Unlimited business opportunities would be created though
Networking Luncheon. Visit and Like www.facebook.com/texpo.asia for updated
information.
21. Persidangan e-Desa
Date : 29 - 30 November 2012
Venue : Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Organiser : KIT KPSKTM
The State Government, through Kementerian Pembangunan Sumber dan
Kemajuan Teknologi Maklumat, has introduced the e-Desa programme since
2004. Each of the e-Desa centre is managed by an e-Desa Management
Committee comprising local community leaders. These leaders are
enthusiastic and committed to making the e-Desa centre in their respective
area a success. The persidangan is an avenue for all the e-Desa Management
committees to come & share best practices in operating the e-Desa.
22. “Digital Hide & Seek”
Date : 30 November – 2 December 2012
Venue : 1Borneo
Organisers : KKIPC Sdn Bhd & KIT KPSKTM
23. Game On Competition
Date : 30 November – 2 December 2012
Venue : 1Borneo
Organiser : KKIPC Sdn Bhd & KIT KPSKTM
24. ICT Fiesta 2012: PC Fair & Exhibition
Date : 30 November – 2 December 2012
Time : 9.00 am – 10.00 pm
Venue : 1Borneo
Organisers : Sabah Computer Society (SCS)
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25. ICT Gala Night 2012
Date : 30 November 2012
Time : 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Venue : Pacific Sutera Hotel
Organisers : KIT KPSKTM
ICT Gala Night will be held on 30 November 2012 to mark the end of the
Sabah ICT Month 2012. It is the Sabah State Government’s way to say “thank
you” to all the ICT players in Sabah whether in their small or big ways in
contributing to the growth of ICT in Sabah.
4. Who can participate?
In essence, the ICT month is for everyone. However, criteria for participation are dependent on the
terms and conditions of each event and activity.
5. If I’ve got an inquiry, where can I go to? How to get more information?
Get more information from or Get your inquiries answered at;
The official website at www.sabahict.com/
Call the Sabah ICT Month Secretariat at 088-288333/4/5 (Bahagian Kemajuan IT
Negeri (KIT), Kem Pembangunan Sumber dan Kemajuan Teknologi Maklumat
e-Mail to [email protected]
The Sabah ICT Facebook Group (Bulan ICT Sabah) – You are most welcome to
like/join us
Please go to the official website under LINK to find the Facebook Group link.
Detailed terms and conditions for each event and activity will be uploaded and streamed beginning in
November.
Watch out for updates by visiting the site and link regularly.
Disclaimer:
The organisers reserve the right to change/amend/cancel any activities listed in the article.
