Poor financial management among challenges facing Malaysians

KUCHING: Malaysians are confronted by three challenges when it comes to their finances, one of them being poor financial management. Citing the findings of the Financial Capability and Inclusion Survey 2024 by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), its deputy governor Adnan Zaylani said it has become a worrisome issue as one in four Malaysians, especially the […]
Deal with challenges faced by professional consultants

RELEVANT ministries, especially the State of Financial Secretary (SFS) are called to look into the issue concerning the challenges faced by the professional consultants in Sarawak, including engineers, architects, and quantity surveyors. Christopher Gira Sambang (GPS-Tamin) said that the issue has also been raised during the last State Legislative Assembly (DUN) session. “These challenges include […]
Step out of your comfort zone, be who you want to be

BY KAREN SIM WEN KUN Getting yourself out of your comfort zone means getting used to new challenges, and only by being exposed to new things can you discover your own abilities. Masni, a Year 3 student of International Economics at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), went from being a very introverted girl to becoming the […]
Palm oil industry resilient in facing challenges

KUCHING: The Malaysian palm oil industry has demonstrated resilience in the first half of this year with the benchmark crude palm oil (CPO) price remaining robust at RM3,900 per metric tonne average year-to-date. Bursa Malaysia Berhad chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said this demonstrates the industry’s adeptness at navigating challenges, while maintaining its competitive […]
UK heading for winter of discontent?

KUCHING: A new Prime Minister and a new King presents a new challenge for the United Kingdom. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said the whole world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth for she was a great person, truly respected and honoured as she was one great towering lady of this century. “For decades as […]
SMK SHOAW beat 10 other schools in consumerism challenge

KUCHING: SMK Agama Sheikh Haji Othman Abdul Wahab (SHOAW) emerged as the champion of the 2022 User Interactive Challenge – School Consumer Club (CIP-KPS) Southern Zone, beating 10 other schools. CIP-KPS is an annual programme organised by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. “On behalf […]
Forum on challenges facing media on May 29

KUCHING: In conjunction with National Journalists Day, the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) will be organising a national media forum on May 29. Journalists from Malaysia and several neighbouring countries, including Indonesia, are expected to join the event in Malacca. Themed ‘IR4.0: Challenges and Opportunities’, the forum will feature six media personalities, namely Tan Sri Johan […]
Challenges of rural teachers

BELAGA: Being a teacher is admittedly not an easy job; if it were, anyone in the world could be one. However, for teachers who work in rural areas, particularly in Sarawak, the challenges and obstacles they face will definitely change them for life and for the better. Jezriel Sulang Ucho, 26, who is currently teaching […]
Yoon takes oath of office as S Korea’s new president

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol took the oath of office Tuesday, vowing to rebuild the nation on the foundation of a liberal democracy and market economy and offering to revive North Korea’s economy with an “audacious plan” should it take steps to denuclearise. Yoon made the remarks in his inauguration address at the […]
GPS faces voters’ attitude challenges

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should not be comfortable with its current position and strength in facing the 15th general election, said a political analyst. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Leadership and Development of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said based on the current situation, GPS was seen to have a […]