How a fear of failing will affect you
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
The pressure to succeed in school is a real struggle for a lot of students. These days, for some of them, they’re continuously pressured to achieve good grades and are…
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Thoughts on critical thinking
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In nearly every aspect of our lives, critical thinking is important especially now that we are being bombarded with an abundance of information every day. ‘Critical thinking’ as a term…
Ask not what Sarawak can do for you …
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“Ask not what Sarawak can do for you—ask what you can do for Sarawak.” As we celebrate Sarawak Day today (22 July), we at SarawakYES! thought it might be a…
Designing technology
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(Above) One of adidas‘s footwear fitted with its very own BOOST technology. This image comes from Hypebeast’s story on the footwear tech’s design and technological evolution. To ensure greater demand…
From a hobby to a promising career
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These days, technology has managed to weave itself into every aspect of our lives, including hobbies. More hobbies have evolved to become ‘tech’ in nature as a result of people…
Debunking the myths of soft skills
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Believe it or not, there are myths surrounding soft skills and this includes the assumption that soft skills reflect an individual’s ‘softer’ side! However, as we’ve covered in SarawakYES!, soft…
From STEM to STEAM?
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Without a doubt, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education is becoming ever more crucial, especially in a world where the digital economy is growing in importance. However, there is…
Are you cognitively flexible?
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Cognitive flexibility may not rank as high as complex problem solving or emotional intelligence in the World Economic Forum report ‘The Future of Jobs’, but it remains a significant skill…
Getting into the tech industry with zero experience
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If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to get an IT job without a tech background, the answer is of course! These days, it’s common to see more and more…
Should you be data literate?
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We have previously discussed the benefits and opportunities arising from the increased availability and access to data in the digital economy, including big data and open data. Yet, the desired…