Thursday, 14 August 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Dr Ripin: Be job creators, not job seekers

KUCHING: Sarawakian youth are urged to be job creators and not job seekers. In stating this, Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (Entrepreneur Development) Deputy Minister Dr Ripin Lamat pointed out that ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a number of youth have found it hard to get a spot in

Bridging gap for youth community involvement

KUCHING: The gap in social relations between the youth and society or community has become a concern to the nation. According to the Malaysian Youth Index study conducted by the Malaysian Youth Development Research Institute, the cause of the gap is due to their lack of involvement in community activities.

Youth as impetus in national progress

KUCHING: The youth are the main machinery to realise the goals and vision of national development. In stating this, Deputy Resident of Kuching Division Mackos Sibong said that many recognitions are given by the government as incentives to encourage the participation of the youth to engage in beneficial programmes. “The

Overwhelming response to SABERKAS sports carnival in Samariang

KUCHING: The first week of the SABERKAS Samariang Sports Carnival (KASUS) 2022 was successfully held with the overwhelming response from the participants. The said carnival which was held at multipurpose hall Kampung Lintang today started as early as 7am with some briefings and light exercises before the start of the

Man trapped in car after self-accident rescued

KUCHING: A 26-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and both of his legs during a self-accident near the 7M Mart, Batu 13, Jalan Kuching Serian, Kuching. According to the statement by the State Fire and Rescue Department, the Siburan Fire and Rescue Station despatched their team to the scene

Sibu Knowledge Camp slots up for grabs

SIBU: The Knowledge Camp programme is now open for registration to the first 60 students aged between 13 and 15. According to a State Library Sibu statement, the event would be held from Sept 30 to Oct 2 at Kemuyang Youth Camp and admission is free. “With the theme of

Villagers upgrade surau on gotong-royong

SEBUYAU: A surau at Kampung Sungai Ladong here will be upgraded at a cost of RM150,000. The rural transformation project (RTP) of the Batang Lupar Parliament will be undertaken by the villagers via gotong-royong. Batang Lupar MP Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said the village’s security and development committee (JKKK)

Kuching-Pontianak flight expected to resume end of the year

KUCHING: The flight connectivity between Kuching and Pontianak is expected to resume by the end of this year. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said there have been numerous requests for direct flight to connect the two cities, especially for medical purposes. “If the flight is resumed, it will

Birthday party surprise for former DCM Dr Chan

KUCHING: Former deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan celebrated his birthday early with members of the media fraternity at his residence here on yesterday (Sept 18). The surprise birthday do was organised by his wife Datin Patinggi Datuk Wira Lorna Enan Muloon-Chan and was attended by

Hold election if PM cannot control economy

PETALING JAYA: A general election should be held if the current prime minister cannot manage the economy and country well. This was said by the former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin after reading a report carried by the Merdeka Centre for Opinion Research in December 2021 and research done