Participate in modernisation of agriculture, graduates urged
KUCHING: Graduates of Institut Pertanian Sarawak or Sarawak Agriculture Institute are urged to actively participate in the modernisation of agriculture. Minister of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom pointed out that the state government, through the Agriculture Department, continued to be committed in developing skilful, knowledgeable and competitive human capital in […]
Young voters urged to fortify Sarawak
SIBU: Young voters (Undi18) play a critical role in defining the country’s direction and future, particularly in Sarawak, said Education, Innovation and Talent Development Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee. This group would be able to contribute towards a more secure future, he said at the SUARA Networking Project dinner here over the weekend. “A total […]
Sarawak skateboarders and the X-games
BY SUFIAN MOHIDIN KUCHING: Clear clouds accompany the energy at the park as the lesson continues. “Look ha, see here, okay…yeah, again ha!” an animated Denny demonstrates a “Pop-shuvit” move repeatedly. Some attempts were clean, some weren’t but when the moves were done correctly, the crowd responded enthusiastically. After several more demonstrations, Denny speaks again. […]
Undi18 will change Sarawak’s political landscape
KUCHING: Undi18 will be a game changer for Sarawak politics – even if we don’t know for a fact if the youth will side Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) or opt to vote for new players. In saying this, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH) deputy dean and senior lecturer Dr […]
Lecturer: Sarawak DAP could say ‘no’ to local-based party idea
KUCHING: Dr Ngu Ik Tien does not think that Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak will consider the proposal of forming a local Sarawak-based party. “I don’t think that forming a local-based party and competing with Parti Sarawak Bersatu and Parti Bumi Kenyalang will benefit DAP,” said the senior lecturer of the Department of Chinese Studies, […]
Government encourages youth participation in sports
MIRI: The state government encourages the active involvement of youths in various meaningful activities, including sports, Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said. He cited SABERKAS as an important platform for youths to get themselves involved in beneficial activities and stay away from undesirable elements. “Take today (Sunday) for example. We […]
Youth support for GPS evident in 12th state election
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has the support of the youth as a result of the coalition’s conscious efforts to engage the youth through its policies and programmes. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said GPS always paid attention to the younger generation in addition to also caring for the […]
PBB Youth has vital role in GPS: Henry Sum
LAWAS: Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Sum Agong espoused the role of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth in strengthening the position of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). He said the youth movement played an important role to ensure GPS remains relevant. “Recently, a meeting at the top level decided that PBB will form a group […]
Tanjong Datu rep happy with youth involvement in sports
LUNDU: A friendly match between Kuching City Football Club II (KCFC II) and Lundu Football Club at Lundu Mini Stadium on Wednesday (Feb 2) was attended by Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan. According to Azizul, he was happy with the encouraging response from supporters and village youths who actively participated in sports. “It is […]
Turning Sibu into a goose that lays golden eggs
For the next 11 years, we have to work hard and plan Sibu so that the city status plan can be achieved. — Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing’s appeal to Sibu youth recently caught my attention. First and foremost, it is because Sibu is my […]
