The Borneo Post

Govt brings devt to rural folk — Masir

- By Kelvin Lambai reporters@theborneop­ost.com

SRI AMAN: Deputy Home Minister Masir Kujat said that in line with rapid developmen­t, the government is always making great effort to bring progress to all levels of society especially rural folk.

These efforts could be seen through various developmen­t programmes that have been and will be implemente­d by the state government and the people should make good use of the facilities provided.

Masir, who was speaking at the ‘Leaders meet people’ session cum Christmas celebratio­n at Kampung Bakong Tengah, Tanjut Bijat recently, added that the people should not be complacent and hope for assistance from the government only.

Instead they should take the initiative to grab opportunit­ies available in various sectors like industrial, business, ICT, agricultur­e, education or tourism.

“In this context, we must understand and accept changes as well as new ideas so that we will not be left behind in this rapid developmen­t. We must equip ourselves with enough skills,” he said.

Masir said in the globalised era, communicat­ion developmen­t is getting more important with the need to build a knowledge-based society or K-society.

“The power to think and the ability to innovate are given focus so that the community can face all kinds of socio- economic challenges today.

“The disseminat­ion

In this context, we must understand and accept changes as well as new ideas so that we will not be left behind in this rapid developmen­t. Masir Kujat, Deputy Home Minister

of developmen­t informatio­n is always in the government’s agenda, through department­s and agencies. It will be even better when done collective­ly and involving various quarters such as community leaders, private sector, media, voluntary bodies and nongovernm­ent organisati­ons,” he said.

Masir’s private secretary Bobby Kinyang, Bukit Begunan Sarawak Special Affairs Department (Jasa) officer Jessi Bintoh and local community leaders were also present.

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Masir Kujat

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