It has become increasingly common to hear employers voicing concerns about the difficulty of finding suitable candidates to fill job vacancies. The issue isn’t that employers are overly demanding; rather, many job applicants lack the readiness to contribute effectively from day one. This challenge is especially noticeable in certain sectors,
In last week’s column, I discussed the important role that community leaders (Ketua Kaum or KKs) play in promoting community development and connecting grassroots needs with government programmes. This week, I feel compelled to explore the urgent need to increase their allowances to a fair and sustainable level. It’s clear
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
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’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
“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
“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
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.
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
‘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
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