KAPIT: A total of 25 recipients comprising Parents-Teachers Associations (PIBG), sports clubs, village development and safety committees (JKKK) and local associations benefitted from the Minor Rural Project (MRP) fund distribution for Bukit Goram, amounting to RM253,000.

Held at Hotel Meligai Kapit on Tuesday, the presentation ceremony was officiated by Bukit Goram Assemblyman, Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat, who is also Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law and Native Customs).

In his speech, Datuk Jefferson emphasised that the MRP allocation is not just a financial assistance but a symbol of the state government’s commitment to meeting grassroots needs.

“This allocation is a trust that must be used to empower communities, improve infrastructure and support activities with direct impact on the people’s well-being. I urge all recipients to manage the funds with responsibility, transparency and effectiveness,” he said.

He further reminded PIBG representatives to strengthen learning facilities and student activities, sports clubs to promote unity and healthy lifestyles among youth, and JKKK to utilise the support for improving amenities and governance in longhouse communities.

He also added that, local associations should treat the allocation as a catalyst for inclusive and impactful programmes.

Datuk Jefferson also highlighted the importance of aligning grassroots initiatives with the state’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and the Digital MADANI agenda, noting that Bukit Goram can become a model of sustainable development through close collaboration between leaders, communities and the government.

Organised by the Bukit Goram Service Centre, the event concluded with the symbolic cheque presentation and was carried out smoothly according to schedule.

Also present were Political Secretary to the Premier, Watson Awan, Kapit Resident, Elvis Didit, Pemancha Pasanag Tuba, Pemancha Abang Hamzah Abang Bolhassan and Councillor Martin Bilun. -UKASnews