Learn from GE14 mistake, support GPS this election, Selangau voters told
TATAU: Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai has called upon Selangau voters to rally behind the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate in the 15th general election (GE15) so that they will not be neglected.
He said it was a pity that the incumbent Selangau MP had neglected the constituents right after winning in 2018, particularly on matters such as infrastructure development of schools in the rural areas.
“For almost five years, the schools in the Selangau parliamentary and Kakus state constituencies have not received any allocation from the area MP. This is very bad for all of us,” said Sikie, who is Kakus assemblyman.
He was speaking at the annual school sports day and 10th SK Rumah Tayai Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Carnival here yesterday.
Although he did not mention any names, it was clear that Sikie was referring to Baru Bian, who is contesting the Lawas seat this GE15.
He then urged Selangau voters to learn from the GE14 mistake and support GPS this election for a brighter future in the parliamentary constituency.
Meanwhile, Sikie said the state government under GPS had made education development its top priority.
“Education is one way for us to change the family economy. Therefore, we must make sure that our children get a good education and the responsibility is not handed over to the teachers alone,” he said.
He said the state government wants to produce educated human capital to jointly develop Sarawak and achieve a developed and high-income status by 2030.
To do that, he said the government would establish a sovereign wealth fund to help children studying in schools and to give them free education up to the tertiary level.
“It is our children who will benefit from the funds later. This is the goodness of our GPS government in Sarawak,” he said.
Touching on the PTA Carnival, Sikie said it was a platform to foster closer rapport and understanding between parents, school staff including teachers, and students.
“This school was established in 1959, it is our school, and it is our responsibility to develop this school,” he said.
SK Rumah Tayai headmaster Assun Gani said this year’s sports games were a bit special because they had not been held for the past four years.
Assun was pleased with the support and involvement from parents and school staff, adding that the students had so much fun participating in the various events.
Also present were TatauSebauh District Education officer Fred Entau and SK Rumah Tayai PTA chairman Tuai Rumah Oyau Kannyen.