Saberkas draws up big plans for golden jubilee
KUCHING: About 727 programmes have been drawn up by the Sarawak National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) in conjunction with its Golden Jubilee celebration next year. Its president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said about 164 activities have been implemented this year. “This clearly shows the involvement of Saberkas in the agenda of developing the community […]
Work in sync to implement youth programmes, Mawan tells scout members
KUCHING: The Sarawak Scout Council members and commissioners are called to work in sync when implementing various programmes for the youth. In stating this, its president Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom said that such programmes will help in preparing the youth to play positive roles and be able to shape themselves to be the future […]
State all out to develop e-sports
THE Sarawak E-Sports Expo in February next year is one of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Talent Development and Sarawak E-Sports Association’s (SESA) platforms for e-sports development. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the expo will include E-Sports Forum and Workshop, My Borneo E-Force Invitational 2.0 grand final, Sarawak E-Sports Championship 2023, […]
Much in store for youths in Budget 2023
KUCHING: Youths have much to gain from provisions proposed under the State Budget for next year as it gives them opportunity to highlight their talents. Sarawak E-Sports Association president Afiq Fadhli pointed out that they will have the chance to gain more exposure and experience which is important to them. He said youths would be […]
Take information on courses to youths directly
SIBU: Educational institutions and skill centres should take the initiative to approach the youth personally about courses they are offering. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Dr Annuar Rapaee said, this should be done especially for those who are about to leave school. “The youth needs to be approached because many of them […]
Besides academics, focus on sports important too says Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Public awareness of the importance of sports should be increased because the overall involvement of the people in sports is still at a moderate level, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Minister felt it is also important to make sports as part of one’s lifestyle and culture. […]
Early intervention key to helping special needs children
MIRI: Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said early intervention is crucial to support the development of children with disabilities. Speaking at the launching of the eighth National Early Childhood Intervention Conference here on Saturday she said it is important to empower families with skills and strategies to support their […]
Helping local communities
KUCHING: The Ragad Foundation will continue to play a significant role in tackling challenges faced by the community in the areas of education, health and socio-economy. The foundation’s chief of programme and campaign, Lila Ruzaini Hussain said it would come up with more initiatives to help the local community. “Recently, we launched education programmes, water […]
Youth development blueprint needed
WITH the inclusion of youths in political parties as well having a voice in policy making, it is high time that a thorough blueprint is created to fully realise the youth’s potential. This was the view of youth activists polled by New Sarawak Tribune, who stressed that more can be done to develop youths in […]
Harnessing potential of young key to moving forward
KUCHING: Young people not only represent the future of the country but are one of society’s main agents of change and progress. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed that the state government hence places strong emphasis on youth development. “Positive youth development programmes strengthen young people’s sense […]
