Youth development vital for continuous progress
ASAJAYA: Grooming young leaders is critical to Sarawak’s continued social harmony and development, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Highlighting the importance of early exposure to leadership, Abdul Karim said the Sarawak National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) provides a platform where youth from all communities can interact, […]
AZAM, ministry explore youth development collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak paid a courtesy call on the federal Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, Adam Adli Abd Halim, at his office in Putrajaya today. The visit, led by AZAM Sarawak board member, Norjanah Razali, was joined by Chief Executive Officer, Ali Suhaili; Strategic Communication, Media and Youth Relations Manager, Hassnal […]
Sarawak committed to tech-based youth training
KUCHING: The state is committed to equipping its youth with training in technology-related fields, says Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah. He said that in this context, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a central role in developing a highly skilled workforce, with training in technology-related fields such as […]
Kapit League 2025 a bridge for unity and rural youth development
KAPIT: The Kapit League Football Championship 2025 kicked off on Friday (August 8), with Pelagus Assemblyman, Wilson Nyambong Ijang, hailing the sport as a bridge of unity and a driver of youth development in rural Sarawak. Speaking at the tournament’s opening ceremony, Wilson said football is not just a sport but a unifying platform for […]
Karim calls for collective action on youth mental wellness
KUCHING: The mental wellness of youths must no longer be treated as a side issue but as a mainstream concern that requires collective commitment from all sectors. In stating this Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah called for urgent action to address rising mental health challenges among young people. […]
World Youth Skills Day: Stop looking down on TVET
From robotics to smart farming, today’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is anything but low-skilled. Hallman Sabri, Sarawak Skills executive director, says the future belongs to those with the right skills — not just the right grades. Future-proofing Malaysia: Why TVET is no longer second class For decades, Technical and Vocational Education and […]
TYT praises forum as youth development platform
KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, attended the “Forum Remaja MADANI Piala Pusingan Tuan Yang Terutama Yang Di-Pertua Sarawak 2025”, held at Balai Budaya, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak today. The prestigious annual forum saw the participation of five finalist teams, with Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) St Luke […]
Gearing up for youth influence
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) must be prepared to face new political challenges, particularly the shifting voting patterns of young voters brought about by the automatic voter registration system. Premier and Deputy President Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this is important as the number of voters in Sarawak continues to rise. “Based on […]
Go Rural initiative demonstrates commitment to youth
MIRI: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development is striving to ensure youth and communities in both urban and rural areas are not left behind. This commitment was brought to bear with the implementation of the ministry’s Go Rural programme in Long Seridan today (Dec 15), a move hailed as a step towards promoting […]
Adapt or be left behind
SARATOK: Youth must be ready to embrace the technological revolution that’s reshaping the job market, said Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri. “Jobs that existed 20 years ago may have vanished, while new roles we couldn’t imagine are now essential. “We need to adapt to change with an open and future-oriented mindset,” he said during the Saratok […]