Putrajaya mustn’t shortchange Sarawakians
KUCHING: Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu agreed with Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah’s statement that the federal government must not shortchange Sarawakians. Using the analogy of a child and a parent, he said if a child did not get what he or she wanted from the parent, that […]
RM1.3 mln fund approved for youth
KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth and Sports Sarawak has so far approved a total of 42 Sarawak Youth Creative Industry Fund (SYCIF) applications, involving an expenditure of RM1, 332,133.65. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said out of the total applications approved, 11 were for this year. Meanwhile, 26 applications were approved […]
Youth involvement in AI crucial
KUCHING: Sarawak is on track towards digital economy through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development process. Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports cum Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) treasurer Datuk Snowdan Lawan noted that more youths are being involved in the development process which augured well for the state. “I am […]
Youth urged to embark on food manufacturing
KUCHING: Young entrepreneurs are encouraged venture into the food manufacturing business, which is one of the brightest and easiest to grow big. International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminals and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) Assistant Minister Datuk Naroden Majais made the call when officiating at the opening of Gigit Rangup Sdn Bhd (GRC) at Metrocity in Matang […]
Democracy awareness workshop in Betong on Feb 27
KUCHING: A democracy awareness workshop for youths by Persatuan Pemangkin Daya Masyarakat (PPDM) will be held on Feb 27 in Betong. The objective is to share with young Sarawakians the country’s system of governance and their responsibilities when it comes to voting. “We urged youths in the Betong area to join the workshop. It is […]
Tarat youths urged to sign up as Bomba volunteers
SERIAN: Youths in Tarat are encouraged to join the Voluntary Fire Brigade (PBS) as a team to act early in assisting the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit, Tarat assemblyman Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the involvement of youths as PBS members was important as […]
Reinforced early education for vital unifying factor
KUCHING: To ensure the success of the National Unity Policy launched by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday, numerous aspects need to be looked into including early education and learning reinforcement. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said children must be taught about diversity from a young age, […]
Success of policy requires commitment
KUCHING: While the newly launched National Unity Policy is a good mechanism to consolidate and integrate diversity, its success will require seriousness, commitment, sincerity and strong political will, especially by those at the helm of power, said Datuk Seri Doris Brodie. The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief said that in order to gauge the […]
Expedite Undi18 implementation
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has urged the federal government to expedite the gazettement and implementation of the Undi18 amendments to allow more youths to participate in the country’s electoral process. He expressed his disappointment over federal Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal’s comments recently who said youths […]
Sarawak youth less active in politics
KUCHING: Sarawak youth are not as active in politics as those in Sabah and Malaya, said Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) political analyst Dr Arnold Puyok. “In Sabah, the youth are very active in politics. They are very excited when they talk about issues such illegal immigrants. In fact, youth made up about 40 percent of […]
