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Mixed reaction to party for youth

IN preparation for the 15th General Election, a new party aiming to represent youth in the State is being set up. According to former Parti Sedar Rakyat Sarawak supreme council member Jocky Jim Ungka, the party is in the process of being registered by the Registrar of Societies (RoS). The involvement of youth in a […]

Analyst gives thumbs-up to naming youth senator

KUCHING: The appointment of a youth as a senator in the Dewan Negara will go a long way to win the hearts of youths, said Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Associate Professor Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. He said the new political offer was an inclusive move that could meet the demands of all generations. […]

Bringing Sarawak to greater heights

By Nura Valentiana Lorna & Anabell Naja Tommy KUCHING: A new wing to be established by Parti Bumi Bersatu (PBB) specifically for members aged 18 to 28 received positive responses from youth. Named Gerak PBB 1828, many opined that the wing would bring Sarawak to greater heights. Although youngsters lack experiences in politics, they believe […]

Youth urged to involve in gas distribution business

UTILITY and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi wants more youth to get involved in the gas distribution business activities. The Sebuyau assemblyman said this is in line with the state’s aspiration to increase the involvement of locals in the gas distribution industry in Sarawak. “In efforts to strengthen the quality and level of efficiency of […]

Melanau body to focus on youth, unity

KUCHING: The Kuching Melanau Association is committed to helping the community, especially the youth, said Datuk Abdullah Saidol, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communication Unit). He noted that the main agenda of the association was to unite the Melanau community residing in the state capital. “In line […]

An acknowledgement of youth’s role in political devt

UNDI18 KUCHING: The establishment of new wings targeting the younger generation is an acknowledgment that youth will have a greater role to play in politics from now on, said Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) secretary-general said this when commenting on Sarawak United People’s Party’s […]

Stop misleading our youth, GPS Backbenchers Club tells opposition

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Backbenchers Club has slammed opposition parties for trying to create a perception that the GPS was not giving the youth the opportunity to exercise their democratic rights. It was responding to a statement by Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) secretariat and Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak leaders that continued to harp […]

Federation’s youth section shines at Blood Donor Awards

By Alverdtekoster Anyap & Rachel Mina KUCHING: The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Association, Youth Section on Saturday (Oct 16) captured four out of the 10 challenge trophies at the Blood Donor Awards 2021 presentation ceremony here.   It won the Datuk Amar Puan Sri Dr Laila Taib Challenge Trophy for Lady Donors […]

Make Pandelela role model among youth

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar suggested that Datuk Pandelela Rinong Pamg be made a role model among the youth. “Her impressive achievements will serve as an encouragement and inspiration to the younger generation to apply perseverance in achieving success without limits,” he said in a statement yesterday (Oct 11). The Minister in […]

Youth praised for their patriotism

KUCHING: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has commended the youth from his constituency for showing great support to the ‘Kembara Semarak Merdeka 2021’ programme last Saturday (Sept 11). The Asajaya assemblyman said it is important for Malaysians, especially the youth to appreciate and value the meaning of the country’s independence. “This is because independence is […]