Empowering youth to become innovative human capital
KUCHING: The state government is committed to continuing to assist the younger generation through youth empowerment programmes aimed at developing highly innovative human capital. Assistant Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh pointed out that numerous government policies and initiatives took into account the aspirations and needs of the youth. Len […]
Serba DigitalX continues to identify more local talents
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Serba DigitalX continues to identify more local talents, especially among the youths. Serba Dinamik Digital Sdn Bhd general manager Abdul Qaiyum Alidin said the Samarahan Digital Festival was designed to highlight talents using the online platform. The programme, which is powered by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) in collaboration with Serba DigitalX and […]
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 […]
Youth encouraged to be more active
KUCHING: Youth in Samariang are encouraged to become more active and to take part in programme organised especially for them, said Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali during Youth Programme (Program Ziarah Belia @ Samariang 2021) on Thursday (Sept 30). Samariang assemblywoman said she hoped more youngsters would become more active and involved in beneficial […]
Benefits of intergenerational relationships
KUCHING: Intergenerational relationships are important as younger and older generations can mutually benefit from each other. Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said in a family, the younger, middle, and older generations developed ways to support one another in the later years. “In fact, as the generation […]
Nurturing the nation’s gifted youth
By Marc Owen Rentap Dineal Gumis Yayasan Sarawak has been actively supporting Kolej GENIUS@Pintar students since 2016. This is evident by the fact that in 2021, there are 26 Sarawakian students in Kolej GENIUS@Pintar currently under Yayasan Sarawak scholarship. Students enjoy many benefits such as monthly allowance, financial aid for spectacles, school uniform, school fees, […]
Report accurate mental health news, media urged
KUCHING: The media have been urged to report accurate news on mental health concerns. Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah made the call in his opening speech during the virtual Asean Youth Mental Health Conference in Southeast Asia’ conference yesterday (July 31). In his speech, Abdul Karim, who is also Minister […]
Mixed views on living alone
KUCHING: Most Malaysian families still adhere to tradition when it comes to their children wishing to leave the family house after reaching the legal age of 18. Despite living a relatively modern life, many parents would not agree for their children to move out and live on their own unless it is really necessary for […]
There’s room for improvement in youth development
KUCHING: The government must build a platform for the youth to perform and excel in order for them to contribute back to the society. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth secretary-general Milton Foo noted that there is still room to improve on in regard to the development and empowerment of the youth. “Any government should […]
Saberkas focuses on youth development
SIBU: Saberkas is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on youth development, and not a political platform. Saberkas vice-president Michael Tiang said this when met at a bubur lambuk (porridge) distribution at Masjid Darul Firdaus in the Pelawan state constituency here last Sunday (May 2). “Saberkas is more about empowering youths in the state through various […]
