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Implementation of Undi 18 must be in tandem with education on democratic practices

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of Undi 18 must be in line with education on the political system and democratic practice in the country especially to the younger generation, says a leader of a youth non-governmental organisation. Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) president Jufitri Johar said even though the council is happy with the government’s commitment to […]

Implementation of Undi18 good for political devt

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The implementation of Undi18 will be very good for political development of the country if the Election Commission (EC) is ready in terms of voter registration. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said, this is because youths age 18 and above have matured, different compared to during his time as an 18-year-old. “Those […]

Youth hopeful for more involvement

By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in his inaugural speech last Sunday had reassured the youth that their involvement was welcomed in the new federal administration. The prime minister hoped that the youth would work with the government to achieve the country’s grand recovery agenda. New Sarawak Tribune on Monday […]

What gen Zs spend their allowance on

BY HANISHA IBRAHIM KUCHING: Gen Z is the generation which will reach adulthood in the second decade of the 21st century and they are dubbed as digital natives, having grown up with access to the Internet and digital technology. Thanks to exposure from a very young age, Gen Z members have a wide variety of […]

Youth-led initiative helped 709 families by providing food essentials

KUALA LUMPUR: As the pandemic worsens in Malaysia, livelihoods are increasingly at stake. This situation has been incredibly distressing for the nation, particularly families in the B40 group. In recognising the critical issues of hunger, despair and hardship, Projek Rakyat Kenyang was launched by ARUS Anak Muda, YPOLITICS and StandUp Malaysia under the banner of […]

Police nab three youth for stealing diesel

MIRI: Police arrested three men for allegedly stealing two barrels of diesel from a farm at Jalan Lama Miri-Bintulu. District deputy police chief Supt Mohd Sabri Zainol said a CID team made the arrest after receiving a report from the farm owner. It is understood that the farm workers noticed the trio entering the farm […]

70,000 youth in Sibu yet to register for Covid-19 vaccination

SIBU: Some 70,000 youth here have yet to register for the Covid-19 National Immunisation Programme. This was revealed by political secretary to chief minister Michael Tiang when met here on Sunday (May 23). Hence, he urged the group to come forward and register in order to be inoculated soon. He emphasised that it was very […]

Representation from Sarawak crucial inclusion in empowering the nation’s youth

Gerald Rentap Jabu

KUCHING: It is crucial that the voices and representation from Sarawak be included in efforts to empower the nation’s youth, said Gerald Rentap Jabu. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) youth chief stated that the federal government’s commitment to empower the nation’s youth was a shared effort. He was commenting on Prime Minister Tan Sri […]

Govt values youth in nation building

KUCHING: The government’s firm commitment to continue empowering the youth shows the great value placed upon the youth as national asset in nation building, said Datuk Snowdan Lawan. The Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports said this in support of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s recent announcement on how the government was committed to […]

Two youth nabbed for possessing drugs

BAU: Police arrested two youths for possessing drugs during an inspection at a roadblock at Jalan Bau-Serikin last Friday (May 14). The district’s narcotics police stopped a motorcycle ridden by the two men in an operation codenamed ‘Ops Tapis’ around 1.20pm. Bau police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said police seized a plastic packet containing crystalline […]