‘All districts covered by devt programmes’

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SOUVENIR FOR MP: Philimon (sixth left) presents a souvenir to Alexander witnessed by councillors and guests.

KAPIT: Kapit MP Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi praised Kapit District Council for taking the initiative to organise Local Agenda 21 and Community Development programmes for the rural community to participate in.

“The council has held them to cover all districts including Song, Belaga and Kapit and I hope its objectives are achieved,” Alexander said when officiating at the launch of Local Agenda 21 and the Community Service and Development programmes.

Organised by Kapit District Council, the programme was held Friday evening at Iban longhouse, Rumah Panjai Nanga Senuang Ili (Rumah Berauh) about 20 minutes by speedboat up the Batang Rajang from Kapit town.

Alexander said the government had good policies which the council was carrying out to benefit the people.

He was happy to see many councillors attend the programme to show their support for it.

“Their commitment shows they are fully aware of their responsibility as grassroots leaders appointed to assist political leaders in looking into the welfare of the people in their areas. Though Kapit is remote, our councillors are good grass root leaders,” he commented.

The programme reached the most remote areas in Katibas, Baleh including Sungai Asap in Belaga District. Councillors visit to share their experience and ideas to improve the delivery system and better serve the people.

Alexander called on the
people to vote for the BN government that brought them progress.

“We must not allow ourselves to be easily influenced by the issues raised by the opposition that happen in other parts of the country. Instead, we must focus on our own development needs that could be achieved if we support the government,” said Alexander.

Earlier, he commissioned the newly completed steel bridge of Rumah Nanga Senuang Ili (Rumah Beraoh Anak Bili), Batang Rajang, built at a cost of RM145,000.

The function was also attended by Walikota of Kapit District Council, Philimon Nuing, SAO Joseph Ikan representing Kapit Resident Dahim Nadot, SAO Vanessa Joseph representing Kapit District Officer, heads of government departments, village headmen from lower Pelagus, longhouse folks and guests.