Monday, 15 December 2025

Learn from mistakes of past National Service

It was in January of 2012 when I reported myself for National Service. That was during its ninth edition and I was in the first of three batches to undergo the programme that year. Unlike many other of my peers at the time, who were drafted to National Service camps in West Malaysia, I only […]

Culture of debating necessary for youth, democracy: Fahmi 

KUALA LUMPUR: Cultivating the practice of debating in a civilized way is a necessity for young people now, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said this is important because debating in a civilized manner will help young people come up with clear ideas that would be very beneficial for the development of the […]

Opportunities aplenty for youths in new economy: Fazzrudin

KUCHING: The new economy which is based on environmental sustainability provides plenty of opportunities for youths in the job market, said Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. He said while the strategies have been implemented for Sarawak to embark on economies based on the production of hydrogen, ammonia and methanol, the youths have to take up […]

ARL Academy instils unity through football

IPOH: Football is a powerful platform that can help foster unity and bring people of all races together. Mohamad Halim Arafullah, the founder of the ARL Football Academy, said that football has proved to be an important unifier for promoting unity, harmony, and national development across all walks of life. “Sports such as football unite […]

SABERKAS remains committed to empowering youth through various events

SIBU: Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) remains dedicated to the empowerment of young individuals through its diverse range of programmes, said its secretary-general Safiee Ahmad. Safiee, who is also the Daro assemblyman, emphasised the importance of enabling youth in all dimensions and recognising their distinct talents and passions. Consequently, SABERKAS is steadfast in its commitment to […]

Business and education benefit from S-MM2H programme

Every parent wants the best for their children, especially when it comes to education as knowledge is wealth. Prior to their move to Sarawak, parents under the Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme would search for an education institution that could provide a comprehensive learning environment to their young children. This is where Tunku […]

Enhance skills to benefit from state’s open economy, youth told

KUCHING: The youth need to improve their knowledge, skills, and competitiveness to seize the opportunity of Sarawak’s open economy. Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that with the emphasis on the green energy sector being worked on by the state government, the youth must be agile to take advantage of […]

Supporting youth to become entrepreneurs

BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: “Lan Berambeh Anak Miri” was held here on Tuesday night as part of efforts to encourage young people to be actively involved in business. The programme was attended by Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala in support of local businesses especially those […]

Saberkas sets up village unit to lead youths

TEBEDU: A Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) unit has been set up for Kampung Kujang Sain. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said he had entrusted the chairman of the unit, Randy Lungak, to carry out the responsibilities and roles to the best of his ability in ensuring the unit remains relevant and trustworthy. […]

Don’t limit yourself; explore, be inclusive, youths told

BAU: Youths here have been encouraged to not limit themselves but instead explore more possibilities to learn about cultural differences and be inclusive of other races. According to Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, youth leadership training is also important because it develops key leadership capabilities and accelerates impacts as youth leaders. “This would assist the […]