Monday, 2 February 2026

Author: Aden Nagrace

The heart of public service

“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 the rising sun meets Borneo

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

Shaping our future, one mind at a time

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

Preparing for a better Sarawak tomorrow

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,

The hand that guides at home

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 doctors double-burden: Time to act

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

One-third representation: Trust, balance and the promise of equality

“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

Anti-bullying laws must go beyond school gate

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

Planting seeds of AI in our classroom

A NEW subject, Technology and Digital, will be introduced to primary school students nationwide starting in 2027. The Education Ministry, in a recent Dewan Rakyat sitting, announced that the subject will focus on building learners’ foundations in artificial intelligence (AI). The ministry added that the subject will carry through into

Choosing leaders, not just politicians

ASPIRING candidates for the next Sarawak state election are beginning to emerge – albeit cautiously. Many appear to be testing the waters, not by seeking broad public attention just yet, but by quietly gauging support within their immediate circles. This trend is more noticeable among would-be candidates from opposition parties