ON most occasions, Workers’ Day celebrations follow a familiar pattern: formal speeches, symbolic acknowledgements, and appeals for better wages or improved workplace safety. But this year, the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration in Sarawak was far from ordinary. When Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stepped onto the
EVERY June, something special happens in Kampung Segu Bunuk in Penrissen, along Puncak Borneo Road. It begins with the beating of gongs and the proud, steady march of villagers dressed in traditional Bidayuh attire. There is colour, music, laughter – but more importantly, there is meaning. This is the Brarak
WHEN we think of reading, many of us still imagine someone quietly absorbed in a novel or textbook, turning pages in silence and far removed from the noise of the modern world. However, in today’s world, reading comes in many different forms. It could be a news article on your
THERE’S no denying it: the way we communicate has changed drastically over the past two decades. Once upon a time, communication was simple – a look in the eye, a spoken word, a nod or a smile. Face-to-face interactions carried the full spectrum of human nuance: tone, body language, and
More than six decades have passed since the formation of Malaysia, yet Sarawak and Sabah are still waiting for the fulfilment of a key tenet of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63): that both regions combined must hold at least one-third of the parliamentary seats in the Dewan Rakyat. So when
THE federal government’s recent initiative to make it mandatory for students to wear the Jalur Gemilang badge on their school uniforms — ostensibly to instil patriotism and foster unity — is one of those ideas that looks good on paper but fails the practicality and impact test. Yes, the intention
Will the Malaysian government move to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to two terms or a maximum of 10 years? This idea has sparked intense debate — particularly among the country’s major political parties and figures — over the past two weeks. DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke, who also serves as
FOR the past 24 years, at least 200 young individuals — the majority under the age of 34 — have faced bankruptcy annually. According to data provided by the Insolvency Department, a total of 5,272 young individuals were declared bankrupt during this time frame. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh
Receiving spam or scam calls has become a daily nuisance for mobile users. On terrible days, some report receiving 10 or more such calls. Beyond mere frustration, these relentless interruptions can be highly disruptive. Imagine being in the middle of an important business meeting, engaged in a critical conversation, or
‘Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.’ — Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa The method employed to measure poverty rates in Sarawak urgently requires
