KAPIT: State Assemblyman for Pelagus, Wilson Nyabong Ijang yesterday presented minor rural project funds amounting to RM204,600 to 25 local clubs and associations under his constituency.
The simple presentation ceremony was held at the Pelagus Service Centre, witnessed by heads of departments and community leaders.
Among the recipients were JKKK Nanga Ensilai Batang Rajang, Sarawak Central Chiang Hsia Huang Kapit, JKKK Nanga Belabut Baleh, JKKK Nanga Mekey Ili Merit, JKKK Nanga Mekey Tengah, JKKK Rumah Panjang Nanga Baleh, JKKK Rumah Panjang Nanga Mekei A Pala Wong Pelagus, JKKK Nanga Semunte Baleh, JKKK Rumah Panjang Asal Bawai, Kapit Buddhist Association, Kapit District Iban Community Leaders Association, Persatuan Pua Kumpu Ubung Gar Kapit, PIBGSK Nanga Kebiaw, Lembaga Pengurus Sekolah SRB Sungai Amang, PIBG Nanga Mujong, PIBG Nanga Bena, PIBG SK Ulu Pelagus, PIBG Pelagus, PIBG SRB Nanga Bawai. PIBG SK Nanga Peraran, PIBG SK Rantau Panjai, PIBG SMK Selirik, PIBG SRB Methodist, PIBG SRK Lepong Baleh and PIBG SRK Nanga Enchermin.
Nyabong, in his brief remark, revealed that this batch of 25 recipients received grants which amounted to RM204,600.
“All Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) and JKKKs (Village Security and Development Committees) in Pelagus are to receive the MRP grants. All the PTAs in my Pelagus state constituency will receive the annual grant to promote quality education. There are 13 primary schools in Pelagus Constituency.
“My strategy is to promote quality education. I put aside ten (10) percent of the total MRP funds for education purposes. That is why I want feedbacks from schools on how to improve public examinations results. If the schools want to organise motivation camps or seminars, they can always apply for funds from me for the purpose. If they need printers or paper, come to see me. My strategy is to work closely with the schools to produce as many UPSR straight A students.
“After that, other government agencies can look after these bright students in their studies. MARA is one of the agencies that can help them to enrol at the MARA Junior College,” explained Nyabong.
He added that he had received a circular from the Ministry of Education Sarawak on the school adoption programme to promote the speaking of English.
“I leave it to the school in my constituency to decide which school I adopt. In this context, I appeal to all headmasters to treat this urgently and tell me why their particular school needs to be adopted.”
Present together at the function were the Walikota of Kapit District Council, Philimon Nuing, Penghulu Wong Kie Ing and Penghulu Daniel Dian.
