ROSE platform launched for retiree engagement
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is set to harness the extensive expertise of its retirees, through the establishment of the ‘Retirees of Sarawak Energy’ (ROSE). According to the company’s group chief executive officer, Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, this new initiative aimed at maintaining engagement with former employees. “The retirees, with decades of service, have been instrumental in the […]
NGO welcomes suggestion to introduce civic education in schools
KUCHING: The Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) has welcomed the suggestion to introduce a syllabus in schools to guide youngsters to be responsible voters before they are automatically registered as voters at 18. Chairperson Ann Teo said the responsibility to inculcate responsible or smart voters among the young fell on each of the stakeholders. “We […]
GPS inclusive to all — even Opposition
KUCHING: The development in Sarawak has spanned many facets of community lives since the formation of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. According to the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs & DBKU), there were many developments implemented by the Sarawak government that also covered the Opposition’s areas, […]
Undi18 36-month delay not acceptable
KUCHING: Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) is urging the Election Commission (EC) to explain why they now need 36 months to implement the automatic voter registration (AVR) and the lowering of the voting age to 18. It said the reason for the delay is the movement control order (MCO) is since the data streamlining work […]
Aiming for effective, transparent electoral management
KUCHING: A body called Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) has expressed support for the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections’ (Bersih 2.0) proposal to split Malaysia’s electoral management body into three commissions with different jurisdictions and autonomies. The proposal was made based on a research report launched by Bersih 2.0 entitled “Three is Better Than […]
NGO disagrees with emergency as way of suspending polls
KUCHING: Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) has expressed its disagreement on the declaration of a state of emergency as a way of suspending elections. “Elections are the way that democracies choose the government of the day. Other countries have shown that it is possible to conduct safe elections in this time of pandemic,” said its […]
‘Postpone state polls’
KUCHING: Rise of Social Efforts Association (ROSE) has called for the postponement of the upcoming state polls in view of the increase in positive Covid-19 cases. In a statement on Sunday (Oct 4), the association pointed out that the ruling state government still had until June next year to renew its mandate, adding that it […]
Celebrate only with close family members
KUCHING: Not everyone will exercise their discretion during Hari Raya and Gawai Dayak celebrations for the common good, said Rise of Sarawak Efforts (ROSE) chairperson Ann Teo. She was referring to the state government’s decision in allocating a day each for Hari Raya and Gawai Dayak celebration amidst Covid-19 situation. Visiting is allowed but limited […]
Training programme for election observers soon
KUCHING: Since the next state election is expected to be held soon, Persatuan Pemangkin Daya Masyarakat (Rise of Sarawak Efforts or Rose) will hold a training programme for election observers in collaboration with Akademi Pilihan Raya. In a statement issued yesterday, Rose stated that it was its intention to recruit and train volunteer election observers […]
Register to vote before too late
KUCHING: Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) will hold a voter registration drive at Aeon Mall today (Dec 1) from 11am to 7pm. The location will be at the Centre Court (in front of Bata Primavera and The Face Shop), at ground floor of the mall. ROSE encourages all Sarawakians aged 21 and above who have […]
