KUCHING (Dec 30): Renowned economist and former Suhakam commissioner Datuk Prof Dr Madeline Berma passed away in Bangi, Selangor, today. The 67-year-old Sarawakian, who was a Fellow of the Malaysian Future Institute and a recently appointed member of the Sarawak Economic Action Council, was widely regarded as one of nation’s leading experts on the intersectionRead More

KUCHING (Dec 30): Renowned economist and former Suhakam commissioner Datuk Prof Dr Madeline Berma passed away at her residence in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor today. Her passing was shared on Facebook by friends, including Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)’s Prof Tan Sri Dr Noor Azlan Ghazali. The 64-year-old Sarawakian, who was a Fellow of the MalaysianRead More

KUCHING (Dec 30): Dato Sri Nancy Shukri has expressed deep personal sorrow over the passing of Datuk Prof Dr Madeline Berma, remembering her as a close friend, trusted adviser and respected thinker who was deeply committed to the wellbeing of society. In a Facebook post today, the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, whoRead More

KUCHING (Dec 31): Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has paid an emotional tribute to the late Datuk Dr Madeline Berma, describing the renowned Sarawakian economist and academic as a teacher, mentor and close friend who played a formative role in her life. In a Facebook post, Fadhlina said she was deeply saddened by the loss, notingRead More

KUCHING (Dec 30): The late Datuk Dr Madeline Berma will be remembered as a well-known community figure whose contributions to education and community development were extensive, particularly in Sarawak. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said Madeline’s lifelong commitment to advancing knowledge and uplifting communities had left a lasting impact onRead More

KUCHING (Dec 30): The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) has paid tribute to the late Datuk Dr Madeline Berma, describing her passing as a profound loss to the academic fraternity and the Dayak community. SDNU representatives remembered her as a towering intellectual who combined academic rigour with humility and a deep concern for grassroots issues.Read More