Youth urged to take up palm oil agriculture
KUCHING: As Malaysia’s palm oil industry looks to press its global advantage, Pertubuhan Transformasi Dayak (TRADA) yesterday called on Sarawak youth to help play a key part in maintaining the country’s lead in sustainable palm oil. Joseph Janting, president of TRADA, said palm oil was a lifeline for many in Malaysia, especially in the state […]
Abdullah: Science and tech mastery crucial for Sarawak’s youth
KUCHING: There is a need for a technologically adept younger generation to capitalise on opportunities within today’s open economy. In stating this, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communication Unit) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said such a generation can be developed through the collaborative efforts of Sarawak Foundation and Petroliam […]
Elevating potential with free education
PUSA: The implementation of free higher education starting in 2026, presenting a unique opportunity for Sarawak’s youth. Batang Lupar MP, Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, emphasised the government’s dedication to educational advancement. “This initiative ensures that no child is left behind in pursuing higher education,” he said at the meeting with parents at SMK Pusa on Thursday. […]
Two dates for youths to remember and cherish
BINTULU: It is important youths are aware of the significance of two dates – July 22 and September 16 – in the state’s and nation’s history. Assemblyman Tamin Christopher Gira Sambang who stated this emphasised that Sarawak is not a Malaysian state. He said Sarawak is a region whose status is not the same as […]
Sarawak youth can!!
GEDONG: Sarawak youth are capable of achieving success in sports including e-sports, said Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that this was proven from the achievement of a Gedong lad who was chosen to represent Malaysia in the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Hanoi, Vietnam in May. “I […]
Sarawak aims to become sports powerhouse
KUCHING: The establishment of the sports facilities such as the Sarawak Sports Village in the state aims to realise the vision of making the state a sports powerhouse. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak wants to produce more champions in sports at the international level in the future. He […]
CM tells young to embrace their role in future
MIRI: The future is in the hands of young people and they must therefore seize opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills. “In this new era of digitalisation, people are engaged in digital ecosystems where the boundaries are boundless and that is why our young people need to build their knowledge so that you have […]
Young must rise to challenge of preserving unity
MIRI: Younger Sarawakians must be prepared to take on challenges that may threaten unity in the state. Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) chief executive Datu Aloysious J Dris who made the call said it was therefore incumbent of them to rise to the challenge of preserving the unity they would be inheriting from their elders. Speaking […]
Conference to address mental health
KUCHING: The Sarawak Ministry of Youth and Sports is organising the Southeast Asia Youth Mental Health Conference (SEAYMHC) to address mental health challenges in society, especially among the youth. The programme, themed ‘Breaking the Mental Health Issues Stigma in Asean Amid Pandemic’, will run as a series of Zoom webinars from 8am to 4pm on […]
Implement Undi 18 as soon as possible
ASAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) needs to address voter registration for those aged 18 as soon as possible, said Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak Youth and Sports Minister said he was pleased with Parliament’s decision on Undi 18. At the same time, he expressed hope that the Undi 18 plan (lowering of voting […]
