Author: Aden Nagrace

A bold step for Sarawak’s future

THE recent declaration by the Sarawak government that Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) will serve as the state’s sole gas aggregator, with no room for negotiation, signifies more than just an administrative change. It declares the purpose and foresight regarding Sarawak’s economic and energy autonomy. This initiative, articulated by Utility and

Move will elevate credibility of state-owned universities

THE recent decision by the Sarawak government to replace the quota system with a merit-based admission process for its five universities is not only bold and strategic but pragmatic. This new policy will set higher standards of excellence and significantly transform the region’s higher education landscape.  It also marks a

Sarawak-owned airline closer to reality

SARAWAK’S longstanding dream of establishing its own airline feels closer and more achievable than ever. The recent announcement by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during the Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak 2024 event in Kuala Lumpur has heightened excitement. With the Sarawak government moving toward the acquisition

Prioritising safety at the Sarawak Regatta

“Safety doesn’t happen by accident.“ Unknown THE recent tragedy, claiming the lives of five paddlers after their boat capsized on the Sarawak River during training for this weekend’s Sarawak Regatta, serves as a sobering reminder of the risks involved in water sports. In response, Deputy Minister of Transport (River and

Combating Social Media Abuse: A Collective Effort

“Social media is just a buzzword until you come up with a plan.” – Unknown SOCIAL media is undeniably becoming a key part of our everyday lives, influencing not only how we communicate but also how we work and engage with the world around us. It has revolutionised the way

Sarawak’s trust shaken by broken promises

It’s truly disappointing. Once again, our counterparts in Malaya, particularly those in positions of authority, have shown themselves to be unreliable. Despite 61 years of what was meant to be a strong and united Malaysia, it seems that promises made to build trust and foster cooperation have repeatedly been broken.

Push for fair parliamentary representation grows

Sabah has joined the push for a one-third share of parliamentary seats in Malaysia. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor raised this matter with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) meeting on September 12 in Kota Kinabalu. Hajiji noted that Sabah and Sarawak have

Urgent Calls for reform of education policy

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ — Nelson Mandela On Tuesday, the Ministry of Education reiterated its decision not to reverse the previous government’s move to abolish the Standard Six Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Form Three Assessment (PT3) exams, despite

Cockfighting: Tradition vs Ethics

‘Every man’s ability may be strengthened or increased by culture,’ — John Abbot Did you know that most experts agree that cockfighting, a practice dating back to classical times in many countries, actually originated in Southeast Asia? While some may disagree, this is what I found in my research. Locally

Sarawak pursues ultimate glory

“I hope the athletes can achieve the state contingent’s target of 70 gold medals. So far, Sarawak is ahead in the medal tally (seven gold, four silver and five bronze). I hope they can maintain this momentum.”— Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg “It’s not easy, but