Millennials and money matters
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
As a young working adult, managing your finances may seem daunting and even impossible at times. It’s easy for people to blame this situation as simply a case of millennials…
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Hopping into the gig economy
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
As the job market becomes more competitive, we are witnessing more and more fresh graduates, and even students, dabbling in freelance work. Freelancing is actually part of the ‘gig economy’,…
Enriching the future through bioengineering
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
Biological engineering or bioengineering may be relatively new as a defined field, but look closer and you’ll realise how it is simply another means of addressing life science-related challenges. Indeed,…
The growing eSports culture among us
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
(Above) The 2017 EU League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) Spring Finals in Hamburg, Germany.Image Source: Printsome‘s interview with an eSports development manager. There used to be a time when…
More opportunities to study cybersecurity
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Last week, efforts to improve education in the state received a huge boost when Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the state government will increase its funding…
Why young Sarawakians should consider a career in agriculture
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Some might perceive agriculture as a career that is unglamorous, labour-intensive, low-tech, and one that doesn’t guarantee much in terms of economic returns. However, agriculture today has evolved from traditional,…
Influencing through social media
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(Above) Jin Lim, also known as Jinnyboy, who was awarded Influencer of the Year during this year’s Influence Asia, Asia’s largest social media awards show. For more on this biennial…
Working flexibly for a living
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If you find yourself unsuited for a 9-to-5 job, you might want to opt for one with flexible working hours. Flexible working arrangements (FWA) are work schedules that are different…
Volunteering to shape a better society
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We have all been taught that giving back without expecting anything in return is a very important virtue. But how many of us actually practise this in our daily life?…
Building a thriving technopreneurship in Sarawak
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
We have previously pointed out how young Sarawakians need to have knowledge and skills in technology and entrepreneurship; build a team of diverse, supportive individuals; and develop products or services…