Leadership by example can help end pandemic
KUCHING: The Malaysia Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak has urged the nation’s leaders to step up and demonstrate leadership by example to see an end to the pandemic. Its secretary Andrew Lo claimed that there were many cases of ministers and very important persons (VIPs) that appeared not to follow the restrictions and most of […]
Celebrating Sarawak’s pioneering heroines
I stand on the shoulders of heroines who never sought public acclaim but served as inspirations to the generations that came after them. — Gina Haspel, ex-director of CIA As the saying goes, the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. In fact, many famous leaders had mothers who influenced their […]
Dr Noor Hisham awarded Honorary Doctorate in Leadership in Public Health
KUALA LUMPUR: Health director-genera Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah was conferred the honorary doctorate in Leadership in Public Health in conjunction with the 48th convocation of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The scroll was presented to him by UKM chancellor Tuanku Muhriz Almarhum Tuanku Munawir yesterday. In a posting on his Twitter yesterday, Dr Noor […]
Ivan Tan new Shell Malaysia chairman
KUCHING: Shell Malaysia has announced the appointment of Ivan Tan as the new chairman of Shell Malaysia effective from April 1. The Sarawakian began his career with Shell in Miri back in 2001 and he will succeed Datuk Iain Lo who will retire from company service having served as chairman for eight years and after […]
Forum on nurturing future female leaders
KUCHING: A virtual event, ‘RISE 2021: Future Female Leaders Forum”, which will be taking place tomorrow (Mar 13) from 9am to 5pm, will see prominent local and international figures sharing their experience on the issues relating to both genders as well as topics covering leadership skills. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will be presenting […]
A cock and bull story
We need not feel ashamed of flirting with the zodiac. The zodiac is well worth flirting with. — Lillian Smith, American writer We often read about the wealthiest, powerful and most influential people in the country and have often wondered whether we truly know who they are. We have heard the same old story — they […]
SUPP praises Abang Johari for his leadership
MIRI: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Piasau youth chief Tan Lek Jin praises Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for stepping forward to be the first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. “I welcome the idea, because the chief minister is an icon and leader to the people of Sarawak, his commitment ensures the […]
Full confidence in CM’s leadership
MIRI: The Orang Ulus fully support Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the coming state election. Mulu state assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala, who is also Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker, added the Orang Ulus had full confidence and trust in Abang Johari’s leadership. “In DUN, […]
Emulate Muhammad and his companions, Muslims told
BINTULU: Muslims have been urged to emulate the leadership of Prophet Muhammad and his companions. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said this was because they had a high level of integrity, honesty and trust when carrying out their tasks. He explained that leaders who practise integrity in leadership […]
Don’t fight over leadership post
LAWAS: Sarawak is currently the most stable state in Malaysia, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Politically, Sarawak is more stable than Malaya where there are endless squabbles over the premier’s post, he said. “It has come to a point where some parties even claimed that Sarawak MPs Datuk Henry Sum Agong […]
