Be active in govt programmes, youths told
KAPIT: The youth here ought to involve themselves actively in government organised programmes so that they are not left behind in mainstream politics.
In making the call, Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat observed that young people make up only a small part of the crowd in government events like the ‘ Leader and the People’ gatherings, saying it showed that they were not keen in government affairs.
“It’s important that youth engage actively in government sponsored activities in order to keep abreast with current affairs like education, socio- economic and socio-political developments in the country.
“They have to learn and acquire leadership quality because they are the leaders of tomorrow.
“Youths should also understand and participate in the various government policies and development programmes to ensure their successful implementation and achieve their objectives,” Jamit stated when officiating at the closing of ‘Youth Development Programme’ at Rumah Osmond Mingan, Nanga Sebabai, Sungai Kapit. The program was organised by Kapit District Council in collaboration with other government agencies.
The assemblyman also said the government emphasised on the development of youth and had set up the Ministry of Youth and Sports to cater to their needs.
“Not only the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the government has also established many other agencies that offer various technical and vocational training to youth so that they can acquire skills necessary for the heavy industries that require sophisticated technology and knowledge,” he emphasised.
On politics, Jamit said the results in the May 7 state election showed that the whole of Kapit was now a BN stronghold.
Thus, he called on the people to continue supporting the government to ensure political unity and so that elected representatives could concentrate on their development plans.
“We’ve the Kapit BN team led by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing at the state while Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional
Youths should also understand and participate in the various government policies and development programmes to ensure their successful implementation and achieve their objectives.
Development Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi is int the federal government, then we have Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang and myself at Bukit Goram.
“You have made the right choice to vote for BN. We thank you for the undivided support and giving us a strong mandate to lead you’” he pointed out.
He reminded the people of the impending 14th general election.
“We do not know when it will be held because it is the prerogative of the Prime Minister to dissolve the Parliament. We want you to vote for the BN candidates and ensure that they win with a bigger majority,” Jamit further said.
Meanwhile, various agencies were involved in the programme.
Among the activities were a talk on crime prevention by the Police, talk on dengue and malaria prevention by the Heath Department and a session by the Agriculture Department on good agricultural practices and composting.
The National Registration Department set up a counter for birth and death registration while the Welfare Department set up a booth to register e-kasih applications.
Later, Jamit announced MRP grants of RM31,000 to Rumah Osmond Mingan, RM3,000 for its Women’s Bureau, RM12,300 for Rumah Bundun and RM8,000 for its Women’s Bureau.
Political secretary to the Chief Minister Nicholas Kudi Jantai, organising chairman Nyagap Abon, Kapit District Council secretary Yong Ing Chu, councillors Lawrence Listen, Ellison Silo Bilun, Jenny Yii, Ekau Baring, Liew Hui Hua and Daniel Levoh and Penghulu Enggin Nyipa were present.
Jefferson Jamit Unyat, Bukit Goram assemblyman