Ministry to decide on Sukma Games in Dec
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Will the Sukma Games be held in April next year or will it be delayed again? Youth and Sports Assistant Minister, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the federal Ministry of Youth and Sports would be holding a meeting in December to discuss the matter. He revealed that he attended a meeting with the ministry […]
Sarawak eyeing one e-sports gold
By Nia Natasha Hasenan KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak are eyeing at least one gold medal in e-sports at next year’s Malaysia Games (Sukma). Assistant Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said Sarawak would send 18 competitors. “There are three categories approved by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) for Sukma — Evolution Soccer, Dota […]
Complex manifests Sarawak’s uniqueness
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) proposed complex is a manifestation of Sarawak’s uniqueness in terms of tolerance among the multi-religious and multi-racial people. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the RM70 million complex when completed, will be a new landmark that showcases not only religious tolerance among the people […]
Participate in up-skilling courses
ASAJAYA: Local youths are encouraged to participate in the various courses offered by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said youths must be prepared for the digital economy which is being aggressively pursued by the state government. “We need to prepare ourselves by improving our skills […]
‘Smart move’
KUCHING: Lubok Antu MP Jugah Muyang’s decision to leave Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and supporting the PN-GPS coalition was a smart move, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan. The Balai Ringin assemblyman believed that Jugah had made the decision with his constituents’ welfare at heart. “If his mission and concerns are […]
BOOZE BAN no answer
Snowdan calls for review of existing laws for deterrence against drink driving KUCHING: Awareness and education should be the way forward to tackle drunk driving, said Datuk Snowdan Lawan. The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief said this when asked by reporters to respond to Malaysian Islamic Party’s (PAS) call to suspend production and sale […]
Banks urged to set up ATMs in smaller towns
KUCHING: More banks should set up their services particularly in the smaller towns in the state, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He said mobile banking was relevant in this era of digital economy. “The use of automated teller machines (ATMs) is now widespread, replacing the conventional passbook, thumbprint cash out […]
Modern approach the way to go
LACHAU’S AGRO INDUSTRY SIMANGGANG: Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan envisioned using the latest technologies in agricultural practices as part of Lachau’s infrastructural development to sustain and expand its agriculture industry. He believed that using a more technological approach in the farming of local produce in Lachau could prove beneficial. “Using the latest technology, it […]