Author: Tania Lam

More involvement from Undi18 generation

KUCHING: With the establishment of new wings catering to the younger generation, it is hoped that there would be more involvement of the Undi18 generation in civic engagement such as service to the community in the areas of health, education, and charity. In saying this, Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) secretary

Nominate young candidates to contest in elections

Undi18   KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should nominate capable young candidates to contest in the next general election. Political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal said this would be in tandem with plans by the political parties to form new wings to cater for the younger generation, “If the

Federation president lauds political parties for taking proactive steps

KUCHING: The proactive steps taken by political parties to involve the younger generation indicate that these parties are progressive and inclusive in their thinking. “I applaud their intent and objective,” said Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee on Thursday (Jan 13). He said

PBB’s Nancy pays tribute to Abang Jo

KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate to have a leader who is committed to prioritising rapid development in the rural areas in line with the digital economy. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this in a Facebook post yesterday (Jan 13) in conjunction with Datuk Patinggi Tan

Emphasise to continue on education, economy

DALAT: Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah will continue the development agenda to improve education and the economy in her constituency. The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister thanked voters and the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) sub-branch committee for once again having trust and confidence in her by

Sarawakians reminded to take booster shots

KUCHING: Sarawak may have one of the lowest R-naught (R0) or infectivity rates in the country, but there is no room for public complacency as the rate has steadily increased from 0.71 per cent on Dec 28 last year to 0.89 per cent on Jan 9. The advice came from

Crucial to focus on youth engagement

Undi18   KUCHING: It is crucial to focus on how to build engagement with the younger generation. A senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said this when commenting on a plan by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) to amend its constitution to facilitate the setting

MP lauds Abang Johari’s devt foresight

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been true to his word in fighting for the rights of Sarawak, says Igan MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawi. He said since Abang Johari assumed the role of chief minister, he had driven numerous excellent efforts such as attaining

An acknowledgement of youth’s role in political devt

UNDI18 KUCHING: The establishment of new wings targeting the younger generation is an acknowledgment that youth will have a greater role to play in politics from now on, said Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) secretary-general said this when commenting

Abang Johari has benchmarked work culture, service

KUCHING: In his five years as chief minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has introduced many people-centric initiatives aimed at enhancing the people’s quality of life and easing their burdens. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said these initiatives included providing treated water and electricity supplies