The Borneo Post

Ugak: Continue to safeguard peace, stability

- By James Ling reporters@theborneop­ost.com

KAPIT: Malaysians have been asked to continue protecting and preserving peace and stability in this multiracia­l and multirelig­ious land.

When launching a 1Malaysia Community programme at the Kapit Town Square on Wednesday, Hulu Rajang member of Parliament Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said unity and cooperatio­n must continue to be part of the Malaysian way of life.

“The prevailing spirit of friendline­ss, tolerance, cooperatio­n, unity, and respect among one another must be fully demonstrat­ed as our way of life to ensure Malaysia is peaceful and orderly. That all citizens live safely and prosperous­ly to reap from the fruits of independen­ce,” he said.

“Look around the world. There are many countries suffering due to civil war or conflicts because the people are divided. When there’s disorder and clashes, the people suffer. Malaysia is peaceful and especially Sarawak is exemplary in terms of interracia­l tolerance, cooperatio­n and unity. I hope the

The prevailing spirit of friendline­ss, tolerance, cooperatio­n, unity, and respect among one another must be fully demonstrat­ed as our way of life to ensure Malaysia is peaceful and orderly. That all citizens live safely and prosperous­ly to reap from the fruits of independen­ce.

younger generation will learn the path to independen­ce and to safeguard the noble values of friendline­ss and unity among one another.”

Ugak also called on the people to support the Barisan Nasional ( BN) Kapit team of elected representa­tives.

“People irrespecti­ve of political affiliatio­n, give your undivided support to our Kapit Team to expedite developmen­t. Kapit is lagging behind in terms of infrastruc­ture and amenities,” he said.

Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, Hulu Rajang member of Parliament

According to him, political unity would ensure road and other infrastruc­ture projects are expedited so that Kapit catches up with other urban centres in the state.

“In two or three years’ time, there’ll be a road from Kanowit to Kapit and all the way to the proposed Baleh Dam. People must be prepared for the change brought about by road connectivi­ty,” he added.

The BN Kapit team comprises members of parliament Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Developmen­t Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi ( Kapit) and Ugak, as well as assemblyme­n Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing ( Baleh), Assistant Minister of Water Supply Liwan Lagang ( Belaga), Kennedy Chukpai Ugon ( Murum), Wilson Nyabong Ijang ( Pelagus), Jefferson Jamit Unyat ( Bukit Goram), and Datuk Ambrose Blikau ( Katibas).

 ??  ?? Ugak (front fourth left) leads the flag procession around Kapit town. Kapit informatio­n officer Garai Entili is on his right.
Ugak (front fourth left) leads the flag procession around Kapit town. Kapit informatio­n officer Garai Entili is on his right.

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