WHEN the Sarawak government recently announced an increment of RM400 in the monthly remuneration for Ketua Masyarakat and Ketua Kaum (KMKK), it was met with relief across longhouses, kampungs, and settlements throughout the state. For years, many of us – including me in previous columns – have emphasised the need
MOST of us don’t think twice about what happens to our rubbish after we throw it away. Once it’s in the bin, it becomes someone else’s problem – the council’s, the contractor’s, or “the government’s”. But the truth is this: the waste we produce every single day doesn’t just disappear.
“Ranks, titles, awards, or positions mean little if we have not fulfilled our duties with honesty and dedication. Do our ideas truly uplift the nation and help those who are marginalised? These are questions of values and responsibility that must be instilled within us to purify intentions and strengthen integrity.”
WHEN Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived in Tokyo this week, he carried more than just the Sarawak flag on an overseas mission. He brought with him decades of friendship – between Japan and Sarawak – built on shared respect, trust, and a mutual commitment to
HAVE you ever wondered how different life would be for our children if Sarawak had full control over its education system? For decades, our schools have operated within a framework shaped far beyond our shores – one that has not always reflected our needs, our identity, or our aspirations as
SARAWAK is preparing to introduce another bold and compassionate policy – one that places our elderly citizens at the heart of development, regardless of where they live or who they are. Under this initiative, local authorities will be encouraged to design age-friendly public spaces, facilities, and infrastructure that prioritise accessibility,
Recently, there’s been talk about bringing back corporal punishment in schools — in simple terms, allowing teachers to cane or physically discipline students again. The idea, according to its supporters, is to tackle the growing number of disciplinary problems — from bullying and skipping classes to violent behaviour and, shockingly,
Sarawak’s healthcare system is facing a silent crisis. It’s not a new one, but it’s getting louder — and heavier — for those shouldering it every day. Imagine being a doctor in a government hospital, attending to double the number of patients you should, working 16-hour shifts, and still being
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr, an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the American civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. WHEN former Dewan Rakyat Speaker, Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun
WHEN the government first introduced the idea of an Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill, many naturally assumed it would be aimed at schoolchildren. This is hardly surprising – the word bullying often conjures images of playground taunts, classroom cliques, or viral videos of teenagers being humiliated. But as Law and Institutional Reform
