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Thrust of PLKN 3.0 to enrich young Malaysians with values of unity, humanity 

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is reviving the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 as the core programme to produce young Malaysians inculcated with the values of unity, integrity and humanity. Generally experts and former PLKN trainees are of the view that the government’s initiative is seen as timely especially when the younger generation today is […]

Plan to introduce heritage awareness at school

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is planning to promote heritage awareness in schools across Sarawak. Its Principal Assistant Secretary Dr Elena Gregoria Chai from the Arts, Culture and Heritage section said after the Sarawak Heritage Ordinance 2019 was gazetted, there has been plans to introduce such programmes especially among the […]

Mooncake Festival symbolises communal unity

SIMANGGANG: The celebration of Mooncake Festival is important to ensure the valuable culture can be inherited by younger generations, said Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. Harden, who is also Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, said that in the past, celebration of mooncake was the medium for delivering news of insurgency but […]

Always remember past leaders that unite us as Malaysia: Minister

KOTA KINABALU: People in this country especially the younger generations must always remember the contributions and the roles played by past leaders that united the people from Sabah, Sarawak and the peninsula as one country named Malaysia. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said, as for Sabah, two former Chief Ministers namely […]

Young generation must focus on humanity, love for each other: Anwar

JAKARTA: Preserving culture, patriotism, maturity are narratives that must be adopted by the young generation in Malaysian and Indonesia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said the young generation in both countries need to be wise when seeking similarities to avoid differences. The difference is something that cannot be avoided, but can be […]

Muslims urged to contribute to progress

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called upon Muslims, especially the younger generations in Sarawak, to continue contributing to the progress of the state. He emphasised the need for them to work hand in hand with those around them to bring development to the […]

Minos: Sorry, our education system not at par with S’pore, Japan

KUCHING: Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos agreed with Education Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee’s remarks that the Malaysian education system is not at par with that of Singapore and Japan. According to him, the economic progress and success of both Japan and Singapore far outstrip ours, and that has been due in large part […]

Modern batik accessories capture hearts of young people

KUALA LUMPUR: Batik motifs have captured the hearts of young people not only through clothing, but now also in women’s accessories through various handicraft techniques. Dayang Nur Syafiqah M Roslan, 27, who creates unique accessories such as earrings, bracelets, and hair pins that cater to the taste of young people, believes that batik should not […]

PH hopeful wants to see Anwar in charge

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Pakatan Harapan candidate Abang Abdul Halil Abdul Naili wants to see a better man lead the country. In this respect it is his hope that PH will go on to form the government following the 15th general election with its leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim becoming prime minister. The Kota Samarahan hopeful who […]

GE15: Students held back by financial constraints

KUALA LUMPUR: Younger Malaysians are now eligible to exercise their democratic right but how many, especially students, will make the trip back to their hometowns to cast their vote? The 15th General Election (GE15) which is expected to be held next month will for the first time include voters aged 18 following the constitutional amendments […]