Impossible to preserve culture as it keeps evolving

KUCHING: It is impossible to preserve a particular culture as it will continue to evolve, said an environmental practitioner Cynthia Chin. She said this during a virtual dialogue session entitled “Tales from the Mountains” organised by Sarawak Eco Warriors recently. This is because society has become more modern and thus, adaptation continues to occur, she […]

Preserve historical buildings

SIBU: Heritage is a value that can be passed down for generations and it could be in the form of customs, culture, locality, buildings, archives and manuscripts. According to Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee, old buildings need to be preserve. “About two or three month ago, members of the Institute […]

Preserve ‘gotong-royong’ culture

LUNDU: The culture of gotong-royong should be preserved in the community so it becomes second nature to them. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said it is important to foster the spirit of cooperation in the community as well as getting to know each other. […]

Making M’sia a nation of entrepreneurs

KUCHING: Under the National Entrepreneurship Policy 2030 (DKN 2030), the government is committed to promoting a culture of entrepreneurship in the country in line in with its aim to turn Malaysia into an entrepreneurial nation by 2030. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (Medac) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar stated this in reply to […]

Preserve the Malay culture

KUCHING: Participation of the youth is important in the continuous effort to preserve the Malay culture in the state. Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring Assistant Minister Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said that the heritage left behind by the elder generation must be protected at all costs. She further said that Malay, as […]

Use technologies, but preserve culture, identity

KUCHING: Muslims must embrace technologies that have enabled the Industrial Revolution 4.0 such as artificial intelligence and Internet of Things. While pointing out to them the importance of embracing digital technologies and learning the knowledge accumulated by western countries, Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said they […]