Over 300 activities carried out by RT groups

BAU: Neighbourhood Watch (RT) groups across Sarawak carried out over 300 activities from Aug 1 to Sept 16, in conjunction with National Day Month.

National Unity and Integration Department Sarawak director Dirwana Azool said programmes such as ‘ Sayangi Malaysiaku’ ( Love my Malaysia) was a great way of instilling love for the country and fostering closer relationship amongst all communities.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Sayangi Malaysiaku programme in Bau Square yesterday, he said the programme was organised by department

I hope that such cooperation (between the department and RT) shall continue with more activities like this organised in the future.

together with Bau District Office and the Neighbourhood Watch Committee Consensus (JPKRT) for Bau and Lundu zones.

“I hope that such cooperation ( between the department and RT) shall continue with more activities like this organised in the future,” he added.

A variety of stalls as well as booths for donating blood and health screenings were set up at the event, which also saw the staging of a high-powered motorcycle exhibition.

Competitions were also held along with a lucky draw where 10 winners walked home with prizes.

Kuching Resident Ismail Mohamad Hanis, Bau District Officer Anielia Siam, National Unity and Integration Department Kuching Division officer Abdul Rasid Mahsin, Kampung Jugan RT and JPKRT Bau and Lundu Zone chairman Ponisa Nyunyam were among those present at the closing ceremony.

Dirwana Azool, National Unity and Integration Department Sarawak director

The organising committee for the Sayangi Malaysiaku programme in a photo call with participants.

Dirwana hits the gong to symbolise the closing of the programme.

Children dressed in Jalur Gemilang-themed attire participate in the Sayangi Malaysiaku programme yesterday.