Schools encouraged to explore museums
KUCHING: Nurturing an appreciation for museums is key to learning from history and bringing about a greater understanding among the people, especially the young. As such, Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the ministry and Sarawak Museum Department will engage with schools for students to visit the […]
Ministry to focus on creating industrial talents
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development will focus on identifying and developing talents needed for Sarawak’s industries. Its minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn explained that while the ministry would still focus on education, similar to its predecessor (Education, Science and Technological Research Ministry), it would also develop talents in line with […]
Turning Sibu into a goose that lays golden eggs
For the next 11 years, we have to work hard and plan Sibu so that the city status plan can be achieved. — Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing’s appeal to Sibu youth recently caught my attention. First and foremost, it is because Sibu is my […]
Energy of youth will stimulate Sibu economy, says Tiong
SIBU: The energy of youth is needed to stimulate the local economy and revitalise the community for the good of Sibu, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Dudong assemblyman hoped youths in Sibu would consider staying back in their hometown to grow, develop and start businesses here. “After learning some skills and knowledge in […]
Empowering youth to become innovative human capital
KUCHING: The state government is committed to continuing to assist the younger generation through youth empowerment programmes aimed at developing highly innovative human capital. Assistant Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh pointed out that numerous government policies and initiatives took into account the aspirations and needs of the youth. Len […]
Serba DigitalX continues to identify more local talents
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Serba DigitalX continues to identify more local talents, especially among the youths. Serba Dinamik Digital Sdn Bhd general manager Abdul Qaiyum Alidin said the Samarahan Digital Festival was designed to highlight talents using the online platform. The programme, which is powered by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) in collaboration with Serba DigitalX and […]
Minister reiterates importance of youth in nation-building
KUCHING: Sarawak Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has reiterated the importance of youth in nation-building. He mentioned that the youth will bear a greater share of responsibility along the way, thus they must be ready to take on the role and lead in order to safeguard the state as well […]
Youth encouraged to be more active
KUCHING: Youth in Samariang are encouraged to become more active and to take part in programme organised especially for them, said Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali during Youth Programme (Program Ziarah Belia @ Samariang 2021) on Thursday (Sept 30). Samariang assemblywoman said she hoped more youngsters would become more active and involved in beneficial […]
Benefits of intergenerational relationships
KUCHING: Intergenerational relationships are important as younger and older generations can mutually benefit from each other. Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said in a family, the younger, middle, and older generations developed ways to support one another in the later years. “In fact, as the generation […]
Nurturing the nation’s gifted youth
By Marc Owen Rentap Dineal Gumis Yayasan Sarawak has been actively supporting Kolej GENIUS@Pintar students since 2016. This is evident by the fact that in 2021, there are 26 Sarawakian students in Kolej GENIUS@Pintar currently under Yayasan Sarawak scholarship. Students enjoy many benefits such as monthly allowance, financial aid for spectacles, school uniform, school fees, […]