Exercise your rights wisely, Baram folk advised
TINJAR, Baram: The people of Baram are reminded to think wisely before casting their votes this May 9.
Assistant Minister of Local Government Datu Dr Penguang Manggil said it is vital for them to vote for the right candidate to enjoy continuous growth and development in the constituency.
“Choose a candidate who is able to bring in development to the people in Baram.
“Think very carefully so as not to spoil the future of our younger generation, who will become victims of our bad decision,” the Marudi assemblyman said in addressing over100constituents at the ‘Program Jelajah Pendidikan Guru Pembina Negara Bangsa’ in SMK Tinjar yesterday.
Penguang also advised the people here to filter remarks made by representatives from the opposition, so as to avoid from being easily influenced by their ‘empty promises’.
“Make the right choice so that we would be able to progress steadily with more developments,
Make the right choice so that we would be able to progress steadily with more developments, not only for Baram but the state as a whole. Datu Dr Penguang Manggil, Assistant Minister of Local Government
not only for Baram but the state as a whole,” he added.
Penguang said the state government is committed to uplifting the education level in Sarawak as well as in enhancing existing facilities at schools across the state.
Apart from reminding the students on the importance of mastering the English language, Penguang also stressed that they ought to choose the right course when entering institutions of higher learning to have better chances in securing the right job.
“Choose courses with high marketability potential, or those that can meet today’s market demand.
“Students can opt to further their studies in technical and vocational institutions, which can also help them to become highly skilled individuals who can meet the needs of today’s digital economy,” he added.
At the event, Penguang encouraged the students to further their knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
He pledged to give some funding for the school’s treated water supply system.
Earlier, Penguang handed out uniforms to several representatives of various uniformed bodies at the school.
Marudi District Council chairman Edward Mendai, Baram Education deputy officer Jalong Wan, Baram Headmasters Council chairman Samuel Iwat and SMK Tinjar headmaster Samri Suhaili were among those present.