Sarawak youth less active in politics
KUCHING: Sarawak youth are not as active in politics as those in Sabah and Malaya, said Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) political analyst Dr Arnold Puyok. “In Sabah, the youth are very active in politics. They are very excited when they talk about issues such illegal immigrants. In fact, youth made up about 40 percent of […]
Youth programmes free of politics
KUCHING: Youth programmes held by the Sarawak Youth and Sports Ministry are free of political elements, said its minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He stressed that the ministry is serious when it comes to youth development. “We do not hold programmes only when there is an election coming up. All youth programmes are held […]
Rise in online gambling involving youths in Sarawak
KUCHING: Online gambling cases involving youths in Sarawak have shown an increase during the implementation of the movement control order (MCO). Sarawak Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah today said statistics obtained by his ministry had shown that 1,292 online gambling cases were reported in the first eight months of this year compared to […]
Fitec planning programmes for Sarawak youth next year
KUCHING: The Furniture Industry Technology Centre (Fitec) under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) is planning several initiatives involving Sarawak youth under Bumiputera Workforce Skill Development next year, said Deputy Rural Development Minister Datuk Henry Sum Agong. The initiatives, he explained, included the Furniture Skill and Employability Training Scheme (Furnsets). “Through this programme, youth will be trained […]
‘Take lead in digital economy’
KUCHING: Our youngsters must take the opportunity to actively delve into sectors related to digital economy, especially at the international level as trained experts, urged Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Take this opportunity to prove that Sarawak’s youths will become leaders in digital economy in this country,” he said during his […]
Developing Sarawak’s youth
KUCHING: It is a mission for the Youth and Sports Ministry to develop local youth to ensure a brighter future for Sarawak, said its minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the establishment of the ministry by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg was to emphasise on youth development, which is an […]
