Abdul Karim encourages innovation and entrepreneurship among youths
KUCHING: Sarawak Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has stressed the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in today’s rapidly evolving world. During the closing ceremony of the Come Discover Bumi Kenyalang programme here yesterday (May 25), he expressed the state government’s support for initiatives aimed at improving […]
Don’t limit yourself; explore, be inclusive, youths told
BAU: Youths here have been encouraged to not limit themselves but instead explore more possibilities to learn about cultural differences and be inclusive of other races. According to Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, youth leadership training is also important because it develops key leadership capabilities and accelerates impacts as youth leaders. “This would assist the […]
Pewaris-PBB 1828 a potent vehicle for youths
SIBU: Kelab Belia Rumpun Pewaris (Pewaris) is not only a platform for youth here to gather and share their opinions but can also be an early route to entering the world of politics. According to Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, Pewaris and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) new […]
Increase youth participation in social events in Sibu
SIBU: The youth’s involvement in various social activities, such as the distribution of bubur lambuk during the month of Ramadan, should be intensified. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said through their involvement in such activities, they will better understand the culture and practises of other communities. Chieng said that by understanding the culture […]
Move to revive Rakan Muda programme lauded
ASAJAYA: The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) welcomes efforts to revive the Rakan Muda programme which is expected to be launched this year. Its minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said, it is a very good proposal to be implemented again, especially involving the country’s youth. “Thus, I believe Youth and […]
Kuntau anyone? It’s Sarawak’s very own
KUCHING: The Sarawak Iban Kuntau Association (SIKAR) has embarked on a mission to attract more youngsters in the state to learn and master the art of Iban Kuntau or Dayak Kuntau. It feels Dayak Kuntau, a traditional martial art, must not vanish in these modern times, so it ought to to be passed down from […]
Yap sponsors Ping Pong Club to hold tournament
KUCHING: More multiracial activities and competitions should be held in Sarawak to highlight the state’s harmony and unity, said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin. Yap stated that he had always been telling all associations that had been organising events or competitions to emphasise harmony and unity so that it would encourage as many […]
Youth voting power
THEY have been touted as kingmakers who could determine the outcome of the 15th general election (GE15) on Saturday. Or are they just wildcards in the current political landscape? There are about 1.4 million first-time voters between the ages of 18 and 21 and about 5.8 million new voters. In Sarawak, there are some 675,077 […]
Political parties responsible to boost voters’ turnout
KUCHING: Political parties hold the responsibility to boost the voters’ turnout for the upcoming polling day of 15th general election on November 19. Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun said any candidates or political parties must come out with political narrative that can boost the voters to turn out to cast votes. “During their campaign of […]
PBB Youth welcomes young candidate for Batang Lupar
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth has lauded the move to field a young candidate in Batang Lupar. The constituency will see a young new face, Shafizan Kepli, who replaces Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim. The latter has decided to step down. Shafizan, 37, is the youngest Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate and he’s […]
