Lee: 66 years on, SUPP has shown its commitment in building S'wak as a progressive region
Yii (eighth left) raises the SUPP flag, as others look on.
MIRI (June 5): Sixty-six years since its establishment, the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) has successfully demonstrated its spirit of struggle and commitment in helping to build Sarawak into a fast-developing, inclusive and progressive region.
SUPP Miri-Sibuti Parliamentary Liaison Committee (MSPLC) chairman Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin said he was proud to join the party's members in celebrating the 66th anniversary, calling it an achievement of decades of dedication, service and unity in Sarawak and the nation as a whole.
'Since its establishment in 1959, SUPP has been a vocal advocate for the rights and welfare of the people of Sarawak and today, as we raise this (SUPP) flag, let it stand as a symbol of our shared commitment to building a strong, inclusive and progressive Sarawak,' he said.
His text of speech was read by MSPLC vice chairman Adam Yii, who represented Lee, at the SUPP MSPLC flag raising ceremony held at the SUPP Piasau branch yesterday.
'Let us take a moment to reflect on the contributions of past leaders, who displayed courage and vision and laid the foundation for the progress we enjoy today. Their sacrifices remind us that leadership is about service, about standing up for what is right, and putting the people's interests above all else. We are indebted to them and we pledge to the carry the torch of this struggle with pride.'
Lee said that since forming Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in 2018 together with the other component parties, SUPP has continued to play a vital role in shaping policies that empower the people and drive Sarawak's development.
'Together with our coalition partners, we have tirelessly worked to ensure that Sarawak's interests are always prioritised in every decision and action. SUPP within GPS has achieved many significant milestones, each one a vital step toward building a stronger, more advanced, and prosperous Sarawak for the benefit of its people,' he said.
He also recalled some key achievements of SUPP alongside GPS, such as infrastructure development; economic growth; education and human capital development; sustainability and green development; as well as social welfare and community support, including the creation of the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) for senior citizens in Sarawak, alongside Sarawak community initiatives to ensure inclusive development that touches the lives of all level of society.
'As the people of Sarawak, we are stronger when we are united. Together, we can achieve Sarawak's full potential and ensure that no one is left behind in the tide of development.
'Today, as we raise this flag, let it serve as a reminder of who we are: a united people with shared hopes, guided by SUPP's values, and bound by a common goal. Let this flag inspire us to continue working toward a strong, inclusive, and progressive Sarawak — a Sarawak where every one of its people can succeed,' Lee said.
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