Rep champions Muay Thai for youth
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming has expressed his strong support for Muay Thai sports, focusing particularly on engaging the youth. He viewed Muay Thai as an effective means to foster community spirit, encourage self-discipline, and promote healthy living among youth. Pang’s enthusiasm is evident as he observes the growing interest and commitment […]
Youth crucial to state development: Premier
KAPIT: The Sarawak government recognises the crucial role of youth in the state’s development, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He urged the youth to therefore seize the opportunities in the ongoing development initiatives. “The recent Sarawak 2024 budget allocates RM6.1 million for the enhancement of youth development programmes, including those […]
Anwar announces initial fund of RM1 mln For Malaysian Youth Council Alumni Foundation
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an initial fund of RM1 million to the Malaysian Youth Council Alumni Foundation. Anwar said the proposed establishment of the foundation, which aims to safeguard the welfare and recognise the services and deeds of former youth figures, was conveyed to him by the president of […]
Focus on youth development programmes
BINTULU:The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for the upcoming Jepak by-election, Iskandar Turkee, has pledged to focus on various youth development programmes in the constituency. Iskandar said he would not only strive to preserve the legacy of the late Datuk Talib Zulpilip, but also pave the way for a brighter future for the youths. The […]
New synthetic football field planned for Sematan
SEMATAN: A new synthetic football field is in the planning for Sematan sub-district. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said that the plan is currently under discussion with consultants. “If everything goes smoothly, we’ll start accepting construction bids next year. The Sematan football team will oversee the project,” Azizul said at the closing ceremony of […]
S’wak, Johor and Sabah youth programme fostering quality youth and future leaders
KUCHING: The Sarawak, Johor and Sabah (SJS) 1.0 Youth Integration Programme concluded after a five-day run filled with various activities aimed at fostering the development of high-quality youth. Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Ministry (MYSED) permanent secretary Morshidi Fredrick commended the remarkable enthusiasm displayed by the young participants from these three states. “I saw that […]
Learn from mistakes of past National Service
It was in January of 2012 when I reported myself for National Service. That was during its ninth edition and I was in the first of three batches to undergo the programme that year. Unlike many other of my peers at the time, who were drafted to National Service camps in West Malaysia, I only […]
Culture of debating necessary for youth, democracy: Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: Cultivating the practice of debating in a civilized way is a necessity for young people now, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said this is important because debating in a civilized manner will help young people come up with clear ideas that would be very beneficial for the development of the […]
Opportunities aplenty for youths in new economy: Fazzrudin
KUCHING: The new economy which is based on environmental sustainability provides plenty of opportunities for youths in the job market, said Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. He said while the strategies have been implemented for Sarawak to embark on economies based on the production of hydrogen, ammonia and methanol, the youths have to take up […]
ARL Academy instils unity through football
IPOH: Football is a powerful platform that can help foster unity and bring people of all races together. Mohamad Halim Arafullah, the founder of the ARL Football Academy, said that football has proved to be an important unifier for promoting unity, harmony, and national development across all walks of life. “Sports such as football unite […]
