High profile vaccinations in Sri Aman
SIMANGGANG: The National Vaccination Programme meant to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic has finally reached Sri Aman district. Three assemblymen, namely Datuk Francis Harden Hollis (Simanggang) together with Balai Datuk Snowdan Lawan (Balai Ringin) and Datuk Mong Dagang (Bukit Begunan) were vaccinated on Monday together with Sri Aman Resident Indit Bangai as well as his […]
Unfulfilled vows likely cause of resignation
KUCHING: The resignation of Julau MP Larry Sng from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak must have been due to his constituents demanding development projects which he cannot fulfil, opined Datuk Snowdan Lawan. In saying this, the Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief stated that Sng shifted allegiance to Perikatan Nasional (PN) because he had not […]
Governments are taking the lead in combating virus
KUCHING: A local politician has commended the state government for its efforts in managing the Covid-19 pandemic through the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) youth chief, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the involvement of governments in managing the current pandemic was common around the world. He said any form of disaster […]
Barricades will not keep them in
KUCHING: No number of barricades is sufficient if self-awareness and discipline are ignored by the people in efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic especially in rural longhouses. This was stated by Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports, Datuk Snowdan Lawan when commenting on longhouse residents escaping movement restriction order. “Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari […]
Vote wisely in next general election
KUCHING: Voters must vote wisely during the coming 15th General Election (GE15), said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief, Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He said this when commenting on a statement by Malaysian United Indigenous Party (Bersatu) Youth (Armada) chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal that the momentum gained after 2021 Budget approval meant the […]
UMS group wins Virtual Hackathon
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)’s HappyGoLucky group emerged champion of the Industry 4.0 (I4.0) Virtual Hackathon East Malaysia 2020. The group participated in the hackathon with their project titled ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) Defective Global Tracker’ and went home with RM5,000. The prize was presented by Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan at […]
E&E must step up to boost economy
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The electrical & electronic (E&E) subsector in Sarawak needs to step up significantly to drive Malaysia through the Covid-19 crisis. Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan noted that the E&E subsector is facing lack of manpower planning between industry and universities that led to shortage of engineers. “Therefore, there is a […]
Ministry to decide on Sukma Games in Dec
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Will the Sukma Games be held in April next year or will it be delayed again? Youth and Sports Assistant Minister, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the federal Ministry of Youth and Sports would be holding a meeting in December to discuss the matter. He revealed that he attended a meeting with the ministry […]
Sarawak eyeing one e-sports gold
By Nia Natasha Hasenan KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak are eyeing at least one gold medal in e-sports at next year’s Malaysia Games (Sukma). Assistant Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said Sarawak would send 18 competitors. “There are three categories approved by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) for Sukma — Evolution Soccer, Dota […]
Complex manifests Sarawak’s uniqueness
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) proposed complex is a manifestation of Sarawak’s uniqueness in terms of tolerance among the multi-religious and multi-racial people. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the RM70 million complex when completed, will be a new landmark that showcases not only religious tolerance among the people […]
