Hundreds welcome GPS convoy on Kapit leg of flag rally

KAPIT: Hundreds of supporters gathered at the express boat terminal here yesterday to welcome the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Flag Rally convoy.

Leading the welcoming party were Hulu Rajang member of parliament Datuk Wilson Ugak, Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong and Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit.

They were accompanied by political secretaries to the chief minister Tapah Ata and Nicholas Kudi, Kapit District Council walikota Datuk Philimon Nuing and his deputy Lawrence Listin, councillors and local community leaders.

Members of Kelab Gagung Sarawak, led by Martin Bilun, were present in full Iban ceremonial gear to greet the visitors, who were led by Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap in his capacity as GPS Youth chief.

Members of the convoy, including Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan Lawan and Machan assemblyman Allan Siden, were scheduled yesterday evening to hold the launching of the GPS logo at Rumah Edison Bugap in Melekun, Baleh.

The convoy will depart Kapit today for its next stop in Sarikei.

Rentap (third left), Snowdan (fourth left) and Siden (right) are welcomed by a lion dance troupe. Also seen from left are Philimon, Ugak, Nyabong and Jamit.

Rentap (front right) greets supporters as he and GPS Flag Rally convoy members arrive in Kapit. At front left is Jamit, followed by Ugak, Siden and others.

The chartered express boat carrying the GPS Flag Rally entourage arrives at Kapit Terminal.