Hiking, history, games in tourism initiative
SIMUNJAN: The Samarahan Divisional Tourism Task Force Group (DTTG) recently organised the first Simunjan Explore 2023 Programme. The programme featured a range of activities, including hiking Gunung Ngeli, locally known as ‘Peninjo,’ exploring a collection of eight coal tunnels, and hosting a traditional spinning top competition. The DTTG said that the programme’s goal is to […]
The HELP quotient
Politics is not a game. It is an earnest business.– Winston Churchill ————————————– Changes in opinions or circumstances concerning government is best calibrated with the HELP (History, Economics, Law, Politics) quotient which gauges the past, present and the prophetic by employing uninspiring standards. The HELP quotient can only survive if it is in the hands […]
A Philosophical Basis for Governance
By Maya Green Throughout history, civilisations have risen and fallen. Some lasted longer than others; some were just mere episodic moments as compared to the longevity of others. In all civilisations, one can safely surmise that they comprise the dynamic interchange or “transaction” between three open entities or dimensions, namely — human nature, the environment, […]
Mixed reaction from Sarawakians
KUCHING: As Malaysians, nothing is more patriotic than showing one’s love for the Malay language and history. Hence having a pass in both subjects in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) examination is crucial. In fact, SPM candidates who fail in core subjects such as Malay and History still have another chance to get the […]
564 participate in rafting challenge in Serian, highest in event history
SERIAN: The return of the annual Serian Rafting Challenge was well-received with 564 participating in the event, marking a new record for the challenge throughout its ten-year history. Organised by Serian District Council (SDC), the event kicked-off as early as 8am where 141 bamboo rafts departed from Kampung Tema Mawang, Tebedu to Kampung Tebakang Dayak […]
HISTORY – his story, my story, your story, their story
History is a tool used by politicians to justify their intentions. – Ted Koppel, British-American broadcaster Almost anything in Malaysia can be turned into a controversy and send one rushing to the police station to lodge police reports. Makes me wonder whether this young country of ours is on the right track, or is it […]
Take the cue from Mat Kilau
KUCHING: The roaring success of Mat Kilau on the silver screen is proof that there is a huge appetite for films based on local history. And Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar wants the local film industry to exploit this potential fully. National Film Development […]
Illinois becomes first state in US to require Asian American studies
CHICAGO, United States: US state of Illinois is now the first in the country to require that school kids get an education in Asian American history, reported Anadolu Agency. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, signed the Bill, called the Teaching Equitable Asian American History Act, into law. It requires the state’s public elementary and […]
