37 Sarikei community leaders receive appointment letters

SARIKEI: Sarikei Resident Mohamad Junaidi Mohidin presented appointment letters to 37 community leaders here yesterday.

The newly- appointed kapitans were Ling Sien Chuong, Ambrose Siaw Meng Heng, Fung Chong Hua, and Huang Chee Chieng; while Liong Siew Hang, Lim Boon Huat, Leong Pai Hua, Wong Siong Chew, Chew Kok Mow, Wong Yiik Siew, Wong Yuk Sit, Lu Pak Yew, Lau Ing Soon, Wong Sie Chiew, and Hoo Siik Ngo received reappointment letters as kapitans.

Allin Ujang was the sole new tuai rumah, while those reappointed to the position were Rabeling Gendun, John Assan, Adeline Ligi, Guang Jalik, Naning Undong, Embas Jantai, Mawa Anding, Chuo Bujang, Lingga Ujang, Taka Jabu, Entagau Kasi, Awan Chandaang, Setia Ugok, Anggat Libau, Bajut Pak, Sabah Saong, Ibik Aji, Bansa Nanggal, Jawi Singki, Tapoi Asak, and Ribong Ikau.

Repok assemblyman Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii, who was present to witness the ceremony, reminded the community leaders that their appointments come with a heavy responsibility.

He advised them to work closely with the various government agencies in order to better help the communities they serve.

He added that community leaders are instrumental in ensuring the successful implementation of planned projects and programmes.

Huang, who is the Barisan Nasional ( BN) candidate for the Sarikei parliamentary seat, also appealed to the community leaders to support the government.

Among those present were Sarikei District Officer Christopher Ranggau, Temenggong Junia Olia, and Temenggong Frederick Wong Kung Kuong.