Platform to resolve issues, empower youth
GREATER participation of youth in Sarawak politics through set-ups in political parties will allow for issues affecting young people to be promptly addressed. Analysts polled by New Sarawak Tribune opined that among the pressing issues are the economic situation and employment opportunities for the youths. They said youth participation should not only be seen as […]
STEM will help you solve problems
KUCHING: Sarawak needs problem solvers so the young should make an effort to be well versed in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects. “We need all of this because there are many problems out there we need to solve, without you all, we cannot solve the problems,” said Sarawak Science Centre interim CEO Shariman […]
Wing caters for needs, interests
KABONG: The establishment of a new Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) wing for youth, aged 18 to 28, is a necessity and interest for them, said Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Chee said that their needs and interests might be different from the other older age groups. “Therefore, […]
Puncak Borneo drug numbers worries MP
PADAWAN: Increasing cases of drug addiction, especially among the young in the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency, is worrying its MP Datuk Willie Mongin. Willie, who is Deputy Minister of Plantation Industry and Commodities, has therefore advised young people to stay away from any form of drug abuse that can destroy their future and affect the […]
Nature reserve enthralls young minds
MIRI: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) hosted a group of 58 students and teachers from SMK Lutong at Piasau Nature Reserve. According to the custodian of National Parks and Wildlife in Sarawak, the engagement was part of Piasau Nature Reserve’s communication, education and public awareness initiative. “In line with our objective of nurturing environmental awareness among […]
Ministry plans over 120 development events
KUCHING: More than 120 youth, sports, and entrepreneurship development programmes will be conducted under the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development this year. These will be held throughout the state including in rural and remote areas. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah shared his ministry had recently organised the MYSED Go Rural @ […]
Get the young to go into songket weaving
KUCHING: The future generations must be encouraged to take an interest in the art of songket weaving and appreciate its cultural value. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it was crucial to preserve and safeguard original songket motifs, elements, and designs which had been passed down […]
Don’t leave out youth in decision-making
THE views of the young generations should be taken into consideration in the formulation of policies and decision-making process. Former deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang said the young generations have potentials which should be nurtured. He commended the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]
Encouraging young Malaysians to tackle climate change
KUCHING: A nationwide campaign called ‘Planet Us’ is encouraging young Malaysians to take a stand on climate change through a series of exhibitions and programmes, all designed to inspire action and promote discussion on environmental conservation and sustainability. The campaign, which is jointly developed and organised by the social enterprise Biji-biji Initiative and the US […]
Take advantage of Undi18, keep tabs on policies
SIBU: The younger generation has been urged to take advantage of the policy on automatic voter registration of all Malaysians aged 18 and above. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Michael Tiang said they must be concerned about politics and pay attention to the policies implemented by the government. He added […]
