Step out of your comfort zone, be who you want to be
BY KAREN SIM WEN KUN Getting yourself out of your comfort zone means getting used to new challenges, and only by being exposed to new things can you discover your own abilities. Masni, a Year 3 student of International Economics at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), went from being a very introverted girl to becoming the […]
Palm oil industry resilient in facing challenges
KUCHING: The Malaysian palm oil industry has demonstrated resilience in the first half of this year with the benchmark crude palm oil (CPO) price remaining robust at RM3,900 per metric tonne average year-to-date. Bursa Malaysia Berhad chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said this demonstrates the industry’s adeptness at navigating challenges, while maintaining its competitive […]
UK heading for winter of discontent?
KUCHING: A new Prime Minister and a new King presents a new challenge for the United Kingdom. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said the whole world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth for she was a great person, truly respected and honoured as she was one great towering lady of this century. “For decades as […]
SMK SHOAW beat 10 other schools in consumerism challenge
KUCHING: SMK Agama Sheikh Haji Othman Abdul Wahab (SHOAW) emerged as the champion of the 2022 User Interactive Challenge – School Consumer Club (CIP-KPS) Southern Zone, beating 10 other schools. CIP-KPS is an annual programme organised by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. “On behalf […]
Forum on challenges facing media on May 29
KUCHING: In conjunction with National Journalists Day, the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) will be organising a national media forum on May 29. Journalists from Malaysia and several neighbouring countries, including Indonesia, are expected to join the event in Malacca. Themed ‘IR4.0: Challenges and Opportunities’, the forum will feature six media personalities, namely Tan Sri Johan […]
Challenges of rural teachers
BELAGA: Being a teacher is admittedly not an easy job; if it were, anyone in the world could be one. However, for teachers who work in rural areas, particularly in Sarawak, the challenges and obstacles they face will definitely change them for life and for the better. Jezriel Sulang Ucho, 26, who is currently teaching […]
Yoon takes oath of office as S Korea’s new president
SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol took the oath of office Tuesday, vowing to rebuild the nation on the foundation of a liberal democracy and market economy and offering to revive North Korea’s economy with an “audacious plan” should it take steps to denuclearise. Yoon made the remarks in his inauguration address at the […]
GPS faces voters’ attitude challenges
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should not be comfortable with its current position and strength in facing the 15th general election, said a political analyst. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Leadership and Development of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said based on the current situation, GPS was seen to have a […]
The challenges GPS will face
SPAOH: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will face three major challenges in the upcoming state election, opined Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. The Assistant Minister for Law State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring said firstly, GPS, a coalition of local political parties, will be contesting for the first time using its ‘Kenyalang’ symbol and going on […]
Noncommunicable diseases, Covid-19 among 12MP challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: The increase in the incidence of non-communicable diseases and the need to manage the Covid-19 pandemic were identified as among the challenges to the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) from 2021-2025. According to the 12MP document released by the Economic Planning Unit today, both challenges on the social front would place intense pressure on […]
