Academic: Social media helped determine Bidayuh’s political direction

KUCHING: Social media is the best tool for minority groups, especially the Bidayuh, to remain relevant in the political arena. Assoc Prof Dr Novel Lyndon of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities shared that this was what he had found based on a study he had conducted. “My study also found that […]

SUPP emulates PBB move to tap youth potential

MIRI: Another Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component is looking into bringing younger people on board to participate in the political process in the state. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) on Wednesday (Jan 12), said a new wing catering specifically for youths aged 18-28 would be set up to give the younger lot an opportunity to […]

Masing’s demise difficult to accept

LUNDU: The passing of Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing, who is also Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president, is really difficult to accept, said Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “His passing is saddening. I knew him as we are both from Baleh in Kapit. “He will be dearly missed not […]