Youth course aimed to provide leadership skills, motivation
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The Youth Leadership and Organisational Management Course took place at the Civic Centre here on Thursday (June 8). The course was jointly organised by the Mukah Division Office of the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development and the Mukah Parliamentary Youth Organisation. According to Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine, the […]
Shape younger generations so they can contribute to Bau, teachers told
BAU: Parents and teachers were told to shape the younger generation as future leaders, creating a better society as part of the Greater Bau development. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep in stressing this said by grooming the young, it would ensure a better future for themselves and the community. “As Bau is facing […]
NGO wants to hear ideas from future leaders
KUCHING: If you have been toying with an idea you are convinced will benefit the community at large, non-governmental organisation The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI) wants to hear from you. It has drawn up plans to help young aspiring leaders to bring such ideas to fruition through its leadership programme. “We will provide the necessary guidance […]
Need to groom young leaders for continuity
BINTULU: Younger people will have to be groomed to take over from present day leaders in time to come. Grooming the right ‘trees’ is therefore important so that Sarawak can continue to be developed well, said Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He made the reference to trees when officiating at the […]
Youth reflect country’s hope, future
BINTULU: The youth reflect the hopes and future of the country and are the foundation of a country or state’s progress. Samalaju assemblyman Majang Renggi said it is the responsibility of the youth to further enhance their efforts and achievements in their respective fields whether in education, sports, agriculture, product production and so on. He […]
Preparing youths for the new era
MIRI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is confident that Saberkas will be able to continue playing its role in the mainstream of development in the years ahead. Describing Saberkas as a mature organisation that have gone through many development processes since its inception in 1973, Abang Johari , who is stepping down […]
Abang Johari makes way
Chief Minister relinquishes Saberkas presidency to deputy MIRI: Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is stepping down as the Sarawak National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) president after 11 years at the helm, paving the way for younger leaders to carry the torch. The chief minister made the announcement when declaring open Saberkas’ 16th triennial general meeting […]
Youth to lead Sarawak
BAU: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah hopes that today’s youth will become competent leaders in the future, especially when it comes to running the state. According to him, 43 percent of the population in Sarawak are made up of youth. “Therefore, I would like to see more youth with high leadership […]
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 […]
Of people and sheeple
Obedience is an act of faith; disobedience is the result of unbelief. – AEdwin Louis Cole, American author The word “sheeple” seeped into the American conscience and consciousness in reference to people willingly allowing themselves to be led to the slaughterhouse of obedience. Obedience per se, like blind faith, can lead to disaster when people […]
