BETONG: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Nanga Ajau has been selected by Scania for the implementation of its master sustainability project in support of efforts to conserve nature.
The selection of SK Nanga Ajau makes it Scania’s first in Sarawak and the third in Malaysia.
Scania Southeast Asia business development director Ian Tan said the purpose of the project is to create leaders who will continue to fight for environmental sustainability in the future.
“Through the ‘Sustainability Gallery’ in this project, I hope SK Nanga Ajau can serve as a role model for rural schools throughout Sarawak in efforts to preserve the environment.
“What is important is that this effort should be continued by future generations so that the knowledge gained through this project can spark their passion to protect the environment,” he said at the launch of the Scania master sustainability project at SK Nanga Ajau here Friday.
According to Tan, SK Nanga Ajau is fortunate to have been selected to support Scania’s goals towards environmental sustainability.
“Our first project involved SK Perdana Jaya in Subang Jaya, Selangor with an urban agriculture project where they planted many trees, including fruit trees, besides rearing fish.
“The proceeds of their sales are being used for 3R projects to beautify their school environment.
“The second project in SK Datuk Keramat, Penang is themed ‘No Single Use Plastic’ where all students are given special water bottles to avoid using plastic water bottles.
“Meanwhile, for SK Nanga Ajau, they have come up with a plan to develop ‘Sustainability Gallery’, and we think this is a great idea, so we support it,” he explained.
Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu, who was also present at the event, thanked Scania for choosing a rural school.
“I believe this not only benefits the school but is more important for the preservation and protection of the environment.
“In addition to Scania’s donations, we are also developing a coconut and banana plantation project to fund the school’s parent-teacher association.
“At the same time, the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) has also agreed to set up a track close to the nearby hill for children to identify the plants in the forest,” he said.
He also hoped that in the future, Scania and other bodies can help in many more ways so that the rural community does not miss out on environmental protection.
At the event, Rentap contributed RM10,000 to SK Nanga Ajau.
