Share fruitful ideas, youth urged
SIBU: The youth in the local villages here who might have fruitful ideas that benefit the community at large were encouraged to share it with their respective community leaders and the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK). Deputy chairman of Sibu Municipal Council, Bujang Zainuddin Abdul Majid stressed that, by sharing it, their community leaders […]
Bumiputera youths urged to venture into business
BY NATASHA JEE & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: More Bumiputeras, particularly the youth have been urged to venture into the business sector. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said this is crucial for the Bumiputera community to improve their economic status. “Therefore, parents especially, should […]
Emulate successful entrepreneurs
KUCHING: Youth looking to venture into entrepreneurship need to look no further than Dr Ripin Lamat to convince themselves of the potential it offers. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Ripin, who is a deputy minister, is a good example of a successful entrepreneur. “Before he was in politics […]
PBB to amend constitution in June
KUCHING: Federal Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has revealed that Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will be amending its constitution at its Triennial General Meeting (TGM) in June. This move is to enable its new wing for youth aged 18 to 28 to be set up. According to a news report by […]
Hold Sarawak X-Tive Programme yearly
SARIKEI: The holistic involvement of the public in sports can spur the socio-economic growth of the state. “Therefore, the Sarawak X-Tive Programme needs to be implemented systematically every year,” said Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. He said this in his speech while officiating at the Sarawak X-Tive Programme Sarikei Division at Sarikei Sports Complex […]
Sports good for young people
SIBU: Sports can be good and rewarding hobbies, especially for youth, says Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. By participating in sports, people were not only able to practise a healthy lifestyle but could also use their leisure time well. Speaking at the launch of Sarawak X-Tive 2022 for Sibu division, he emphasised that […]
Vigour of youth can help achieve 2030 goal
GEDONG: Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg wants youth in the state to stay strong in mind and body so that they contribute to achieving a developed state status by 2030. He said this could be achieved by continuing to inculcate a healthy and active lifestyle among them. “We want […]
Writers, the Green Microfiction Challenge is back!
KUCHING: The Green Microfiction Challenge 2022 writing competition is inviting young Malaysians aged 13 to 24 to think critically and write creatively for nature. The Sarawak Eco-Warriors in a statement said the challenge encourages young writers not only to express their creativity and value towards nature, but also to improve their mastery over the English […]
Stay healthy to reap benefits of rich Sarawak
KUCHING: Covid-19 has not only cast a long shadow on the way people live their lives but has also brought forth startling, even worrying, statistics on their state of health. In Sarawak for instance about 1.8 million adults have been vaccinated against the virus with about 343,000 of them being elderly. “However we have approximately […]
Harden: SUPP welcomes participation of youths in politics
SIMANGGANG: Youths who strive to create a legacy and support the struggles of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) should be given recognition, says Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. “SUPP is a party that strives for development, the wellbeing of the people and prioritises education. “I am proud that the young people here have the passion and […]
