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Pewaris-PBB 1828 a potent vehicle for youths

SIBU: Kelab Belia Rumpun Pewaris (Pewaris) is not only a platform for youth here to gather and share their opinions but can also be an early route to entering the world of politics. According to Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, Pewaris and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) new […]

PDP seeks more members in Tasik Biru

BAU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) in Tasik Biru is seeking to increase its membership in Tasik Biru in pursuance of having a stronger foothold and appeal to younger voters. PDP Tasik Biru chairman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said currently, the number of party members has decreased to 3,224 due to some members passing away […]

TikTok videos, cybertroopers in battle for voters’ hearts

BY JAY WATSON BAU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth is making full use of the TikTok application to reach out to young voters in the state. Its deputy chief Miro Simuh said he personally had also made many TikTok videos.   “We fully utilise all the social media mediums including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Group […]

Provide free Internet, mosque management urged

KUCHING: All mosque management committees in Sarawak are urged to equip their mosques with free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) facilities. “Times have changed. We want people from all walks of life, especially the younger generation and our children, to utilise mosques not only for performing prayers, but also as a centre for learning. “In today’s scenario […]

Get involved in volunteerism, youths told

KUCHING: The government encourages the younger generation to get involved in volunteer activities to ensure they stay away from undesirable activities. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the involvement of the young in organisations like Sarawak Volunteer is proof that they distance themselves from unhealthy activities and concentrate […]

Youth core element for state’s future

MIRI:  The future well-being of the state depends on the proper upbringing and strong outlook of the new generation of Sarawakians. In highlighting this on Saturday (Aug 15) at the 13th edition of “Jelajah Belia Sarawak 2020 (Piasau)” in Miri, Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah emphasised that the youth, without […]

Exploring suitable franchise business for youth

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is studying an initiative to offer franchise business packages with suitable investment capital costs in order to attract youth participation. Its minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said that this initiative would include franchise fees, modification and equipment costs, start-up stocks, and training. “KPDNHEP hopes that […]