Author: Robert Kenneth

PAS youth proposes no heavy vehicles for two days before Gawai, Raya

KUCHING: PAS Sarawak Youth Council (DPPNS) today suggested that no heavy vehicles be allowed to use the Pan Borneo Highway for two days before Gawai Dayak and Aidilfitri and two days after the festivals. This move, said DPPNS youth chief Hamdan Sani, would ensure the safety and comfort of the

Gago Instant Job app launched

KUCHING: The International Trade and E-Commerce Ministry yesterday launched the Gago Instant Job smart app. E-Commerce Assistant Minister and Entrepreneur, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Minister Datuk Mohamad Naroden Majais officiated at the soft launch at the lobby of Bangunan Baitul Makmur here. The ministry, in its media statement, urged the

Watch out for depression in your children, parents advised

KUCHING: Parents in Sarawak should be aware of the current social and psychological issues affecting our youth which require our urgent attention. “Many of our youth are being confronted with serious social and psychological problems which eventually lead to depression,” said Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) Youth chief Rapelson

Dayaks lack discipline, unity in purpose: Masing

KUCHING: It is not only the Dayak leaders who are at fault for the political fragmentation of the community, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. Thus, he said that the argument by Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) general secretary Julius Enchana was both

Education Ministry insensitive to S’wakians, particularly natives: PBDSB

KUCHING: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) today accused the Education Ministry of being insensitive to Sarawakians, particularly the natives. The party’s new information chief William Mangor said this was evident from the fact that the People’s Consultative Advisory Panel would be holding its public consultation townhall session on the

Maszlee’s school holiday video message still rankles

KUCHING: Disappointed, saddened, upset, dismayed, and shocked were among the words used in response to a recently released school holiday video in which Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik only mentioned Hari Raya Aidilfitri but failed to acknowledged Gawai Dayak and Pesta Keamatan which are major ethnic festivals in Sarawak and

Rela personnel make formidable guards

KUCHING: Members of the Malaysian Volunteer Corps (Rela) are making a name for themselves as dependable guards for hire. State Rela director Rini Tupong said because of this more government departments and agencies are hiring them to guard premises and installations. He said to date 19 government departments and agencies

Political fragmentation bane of Dayaks: PBDSB

KUCHING: A major problem of Dayaks today is political fragmentation, said newly appointed secretary-general of Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) Julius Enchana. Julius believes that the biggest disadvantage for the Dayaks is the fact that their political leaders are spread thinly among all the parties in the state. “They

Finance talented Malaysians, not foreigners, Putrajaya told

KUCHING: Malaysian leaders need to start helping citizens and develop local assets for Malaysia to be respected, said academician Dr Frank Kiong. Frank, who is now working in the Middle East, said the Malaysian government should emphasise ‘Malaysianisation’ and help the people to gain specific skills through being better educated

Rela members told to uphold discipline

KUCHING: Rela (Volunteer Corps Malaysia) members in the state are reminded to maintain their good work and to uphold high discipline and integrity. The reminder came from Rela deputy director general Roslan Mat Nong during a breaking of fast with Rela members, staff and officers of several state and federal