Sarawak’s seamless integration embodies Keluarga Malaysia
BY TANIA LAM & HURUL AIN NACITA ABDUL NASSER KUCHING: The harmonious integration between different cultures and backgrounds here embodies the spirit of Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) here in Sarawak. Illustrating, Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof pointed out that Soh Eh Nee, 68, a resident in Satok was Chinese, but when he spoke […]
Party hopes for gender responsive budget
KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) hopes that the National Budget 2022 will be a ‘gender-responsive’ budget by taking into consideration gender equality and increase spending in sectors that will benefit women and girls to reduce inequality. “I hope the government will transform this budget to ensure that gender equality commitments are realised,” said it Women […]
Restoring eroded rights: Efforts are in tandem with Keluarga Malaysia
KUCHING: Sarawak’s efforts to restore its eroded rights should not be viewed as solely in the interest of the state but rather as a step towards further strengthening the identity of Sarawakians as part of the larger Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg assured that Sarawakians sincerely hoped that […]
Looking forward to stronger love, familiness
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: An academician hoped the ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ (Malaysian Family) concept of the new government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob would strengthen the bonds of love and familiness. Dr Aila Abdul Latif, a senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Faculty of Economics and Business, also hoped that the […]
It’ a wise move by government
BY RACHEL MINA The Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS) has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s ‘Malaysian Family’ (Keluarga Malaysia) initiative. SGGS president Dennis Tan said that the Malaysian Family was a wise move by the government in light of the country’s current public health and economic challenges. “Rather than simply addressing […]
Ensuring success of concept
BY RACHEL MINA ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ is a holistic and comprehensive concept but its implementation must be scrutinised to ensure its success, said Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal. The academician from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Faculty of Language and Communication added the federal government needed to convey the expected results of the policy to the people. […]
Chinese federation gives the thumbs-up
The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations Sarawak has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) concept. “I personally think that Malaysia still needs to instil and inculcate such values to neutralise the polarisation of race, religion and cultural issues in Peninsular Malaysia. “We sincerely hope that […]
Three characteristics and 20 values
The “Keluarga Malaysia” (Malaysian Family) concept outlines three characteristics and 20 values. The characteristics are: Inclusivity Common ground Contentment The enrichment of values include: Instilling a culture of integrity in the family Making the culture of trust as a family culture Making the principle of justice as the core of strengthening the family Making consensus […]
Identify, manage social changes properly
The Federal Constitution and Rukun Negara protect the concept of ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ – namely the inclusivity, common ground, and contentment of Malaysians. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Institute of Ethnic Studies principal research fellow Professor Dr Mansor Mohd Noor said the concept itself guarantees prosperity, and peace for every level of society in the country. “However, […]
People need to accept their differences, says Fatimah
KUCHING: People have to be professional and mature in accepting the various differences among each other in order to come together and bring Sarawak and Malaysia to greater heights. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah emphasised that differences in race, religion, political ideologies and views should not separate […]
