Youth in politics: opportunities and realities
‘A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.’ – Winston S. Churchill, former British Prime Minister. THERE is something to be said about young people being given positions of power. At the same time, there is also something to be said about having valuable experience and the […]
Creating more young leaders
KUCHING: “If I have one wish, my wish would be that the next generation of state leaders come from the Youth wing,” Wishful thinking? Not if you feel the pulse of newly-minted Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Miro Simuh. The Serembu assemblyman who was appointed youth chief of the ruling coalition’s main component […]
Need to groom young leaders for continuity
BINTULU: Younger people will have to be groomed to take over from present day leaders in time to come. Grooming the right ‘trees’ is therefore important so that Sarawak can continue to be developed well, said Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He made the reference to trees when officiating at the […]
Minister reiterates importance of youth in nation-building
KUCHING: Sarawak Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has reiterated the importance of youth in nation-building. He mentioned that the youth will bear a greater share of responsibility along the way, thus they must be ready to take on the role and lead in order to safeguard the state as well […]
