Author: Nazmi Suhaimi

Remembering Sarawak’s ‘Father of Modernisation’

Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. ― Jack Welch, American business executive This week the nation was shocked by the passing of Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, dubbed as Sarawak’s ‘Father of Modernisation’.

A question of age

Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young. — Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US President This year is touted as the year where nations with the largest democracies will go to the polls and elect a new government. No doubt, it is

Sibu auto tech centre to be set up

KUCHING: Sarawak Skills in collaboration with the Sibu Automobile Repairers Association (SARA) will be setting up the Sibu Automotive Technology Centre. Sarawak Skills executive director Hallman Sabri said with the support of the state government, the centre’s establishment aims to develop the youths and working adults in Sarawak’s central region.

Fazzrudin distributes food to SPM candidates

KUCHING: Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman distributed food to Malaysian Certificate of Examination (SPM) candidates at SMK Matang Hilir on Wednesday. During his visit, the chief political secretary to the Premier also took the time to give words of motivation to the fifth formers. “I urge all SPM candidates to

Schools assured of state government’s support

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue to assist schools to address infrastructure challenges said Chief Political Secretary to the Premier, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. In giving this assurance, he said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has emphasised on the matter of education to ensure the future of

Steep price for reforms

GST is not just a tax reform; it’s an economic and social reform. – Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister Seeing how things turned out in politics and the government today, Malaysians are pining for a return to the ‘good old days’. Of course, the government pre-GE14 (14th general election) is

King and Queen leave lasting impression

The heart-warming account of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, fondly remembering the people of Sarawak and Sabah, whom he visited during the ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour, is truly touching. Undoubtedly, the tour by the royal family had a profound impact on both the people and

TYT Wan Junaidi committed to leading Sarawak forward

KUCHING: Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has expressed his commitment to fulfilling his responsibilities as the newly appointed Sarawak Governor. Speaking with the New Sarawak Tribune, Wan Junaidi stated his intention to continue serving the people of Sarawak. “After enduring a period of speculation and anticipation, today, by the

NST’s Erik tie the knot with Lola

KUCHING: Love was in the air as New Sarawak Tribune’s Clement Erik Wong married his sweetheart, Lola Eliza Saban yesterday. The wedding ceremony was held in the city and was witnessed by about 50 family members, relatives and close friends. Erik, 30, started his career with the New Sarawak Tribune

Balancing stability and democracy via FTPA

A lot has been said about the proposal by Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to introduce the Fixed-term Parliament Act, commonly known as FTPA. The Act aims to establish a five-year interval for general elections, similar to the current practice in Malaysia, while also removing the prime minister’s discretion to