Resetting political culture as the way forward
By Prof Dr Mansor Mohd Noor History proves that the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997 triggered a mass and urban-based reformasi movement that resulted in the downfall of Barisan Nasional (BN) 20 years later in 2018. The political life of the country was strengthened as questions were being asked of the illiberal state, semi-democracy and […]
Covid-19 turns online learning the way forward in education
KUALA LUMPUR: As the year 2020 comes to an end, the country has seen an unprecedented change to the dynamic and culture of education due to the Covid-19 pandemic, causing schools and varsities to halt operation at certain period. The situation has ‘forced’ millions of students across the country to fully utilise their laptops or […]
Modern tech the way forward
KUCHING: Adoption of modern technologies is a must for the state’s economy to move forward post Covid-19. In pointing this out, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawakians had no choice but to upgrade themselves in terms of technological know-how and the post Covid-19 ways of doing businesses. “For the next five […]
Charting Sarawak’s way forward
12 initiatives to ensure state on right track KUCHING: The 12 initiatives introduced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to chart Sarawak’s way forward are not only to revive the economy due to Covid-19. They are also to ensure that Sarawak is on the right track in becoming a high-income state by […]
The way forward is a targeted approach
KUALA LUMPUR: The higher the rate of unemployment, the higher the level of non-performing loans (NPLs). That is the simplest hypothesis to explain the hike in NPLs especially in times of crises. NPL occurs when the borrower is in default continuously between three and six months after failing to make any scheduled payments of principal […]
