Author: Nazmi Suhaimi

STEM, TVET drivers of Sarawak’s economic vision

KUCHING: The new generation must be imbued with knowledge on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) along with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to meet future industry demands. In stressing this, Tupong assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said these are the drivers of Sarawak long-term economic vision with

Malaya’s pushback is sheer lunacy

The ongoing controversy surrounding Sarawak and Sabah’s plea for one-third representation in the Malaysian Parliament persists, much to my surprise. The proposal, long-awaited and deeply rooted in historical significance, has stirred concern among various stakeholders, including NGOs, politicians, and certain factions in Malaya. You may wonder why this occurred. To

Did we expect more?

This is the question that should be asked of Sarawakians and by extension, Sabahans who thought they would be getting a windfall of development allocation from the federal government. Their hopes were dashed when the 2025 Budget, which was tabled yesterday by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed that

Sarawak and Sabah’s struggle for fairness

The push by Sarawak and Sabah to restore their one-third parliamentary representation is not just about numbers. It is about fairness. It’s about rights. It’s about restoring the balance promised at the birth of Malaysia. Yet, a campaign led by several Malayan NGOs is trying to block this, denying Sarawak

Make youth participation meaningful

Invest in people because the dividends are incredible. ― linkedin.com If you are reading this, today marks the beginning of a three-day mega event celebrating the inauguration of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) new wing in Sibu. This marks the culmination and realisation of the party leadership’s vision to inject

AFF empowers Satok entrepreneurs

KUCHING: Seven entrepreneurs in the Satok constituency received a boost to their businesses with assistance from the Sarawak government’s Agricultural Facilitation Fund (AFF). Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki presented the recipients with cooking equipment at a simple ceremony at the PBB Satok service centre today (Sept 29). The beneficiaries were

Keep fighting the good fight

If one were to learn something back in the old days, read a book, most would say. Today, they can do the same by watching instructional videos. The purpose is the same, but the medium is different and far more efficient. For me, instructional videos have been a godsend whenever

You’re not fooling anyone

They can’t kill your dreams, so they assassinate your character. ― Nitya Prakash, writer, banker and motivational speaker Over the past week, a series of articles attacking Sarawak and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg have made rounds on social media. As of writing, the series, titled,

What a difference a debate makes

IT was only two months ago that sitting United States President Joe Biden had his re-election bid effectively ended after the 81-year-old stumbled and stammered through his debate with former President Donald Trump. Gone were the eloquence and charm that Biden was known for throughout his political career, and in

Question mark over China’s renewed claim

What could be their end goal? That is one question that begs an answer when attempting to explain the controversy surrounding China’s 10-dash line claim in the South China Sea. It was around this time last year that the country published a new map laying territorial claims over disputed regions