‘Develop singing talent into music career’
KAPIT: Youths with talent in singing should work at developing themselves with an eye towards a career in the music industry, says Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit.
With the right training and guidance, he feels that aspiring artistes can make it big in the multi-million ringgit industry so long as they remain focused on achieving their goals.
“If you are serious in venturing
If you are serious in venturing into the music industry, there must be proper guidance and training to fully develop your potential. The music industry can provide a pathway to fame and success, regardless of race.
into the music industry, there must be proper guidance and training to fully develop your potential. The music industry can provide a pathway to fame and success, regardless of race.
“We all love music. There is no boundary; old or young, we all love good music. Through music, we are able to express our emotions, feelings and affection,” he said.
He was speaking when officiating at the closing of this year’s statelevel Mandarin singing contest for primary and secondary school students, here on Saturday.
The event, organised by Kapit Music Society under the auspices of Sarawak Singing Council, was held at Kapit Civic Centre from Dec 13-15 and involved 158 participants from across the state.
Jamit also praised the organisers for their commitment and determination in staging the competition in Kapit, saying the attendance of more than 600 guests showed the event was wellreceived.
“In any activity, the yardstick of success is the response and participation. Even though it is a student singing competition, the turnout and support shown is most encouraging.”
The assemblyman also noted the participation of non-Chinese in the competition, saying it showed that language was not a barrier among the different races in Sarawak.
“I am very happy to see Dayaks and other non- Chinese taking part even though it is a Mandarin singing competition. It shows that this sort of competition is a platform to promote greater cultural understanding and cooperation amongst the various ethnic groups in the state,” said Jamit, who also announced a grant of RM10,000 for Kapit Music Society.
Among those who attended were Datin Tiong Siew Chin, who represented Sarawak Singing Council honourary president Dato Wong King Hong, Sarawak Singing Council president Wee Peng Lam, Kapit Music Society chairperson Chua Bee Hun, and event organising chairman Gabriel Cheng.
Jefferson Jamit, Bukit Goram assemblyman