Uphold ‘Segulai Sejalai' spirit to ensure devt continuity, MP calls on Kapit folks
KUCHING (July 7): Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has called upon the people in the constituency to continue with the spirit of 'Segulai Sejalai' (united in moving forward) in politics to ensure continuity of development plans in the area.
The Kapit Division, said the federal Works Minister, was once left behind from the development trend.
'But it has now begun to move forward with many infrastructure projects.
'Mega projects are being and will be implemented for the well-being and prosperity of the people,' he said in a Facebook post, uploaded in connection with a 'Leader With People' programme at Rumah Edison Bugap, Sungai Melekun in Baleh last Saturday, which gathered 124 'Tuai Rumah' (longhouse chieftains).
According to Nanta, the projects in Kapit include the construction of a bridge across Batang Rajang from Nanga Yong costing over RM300 million, the works on a road spanning over 2.5km meant to connect Song and Kapit districts, and other road projects to be built by the Ulu Rajang Development Agency (URDA).
'The government is building a road from Nanga Tulie directly to the Batang Rajang Bridge, not far from Nanga Yong.
'Upon completion, it will link to the roads to the upriver areas such as those in Sungai Melipis, Sungai Menuan and Sungai Ibau.
'Other projects include the construction of the Kolej Profesional Mara, the construction of a new police station, and the Bukit Goram national secondary school.
'The government has also approved the construction of a hotel, the construction of the Bujang Berani Square and several other development projects that will, directly and indirectly, benefit the community in Kapit,' said the Kapit MP.
Nanta performs the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the iron jetty and cement road projects. On his right is Nyabong.
On the event at Rumah Edison, Nanta hailed the success in gathering 124 chieftains as 'clear evidence of the people's full support for the leaders of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in Kapit'.
The event, held in conjunction with the inauguration of the works on the iron jetty and cement road, was attended by around 1,000 local residents.
Nanta added: 'This event is also evidence of the strong cooperation of the community with government agencies and departments; thus, reflecting strong support for the Madani Government.
'Indirectly, it also shows the strong support of the people, especially those in the Pelagus state constituency, to me as the member of Parliament for P215 Kapit, and the Minister of Works at the federal government level, as well as support for the Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang.'
At the event, Nanta and Nyabong also announced the hall construction project at Rumah Edison.
'I also announce a contribution of RM857,000 to over 60 longhouses, with assistance of RM500 per 'bilek' (household).
'The assistance is not only in appreciation of the presence of the chieftains with the JKKKs (village security and development committees) at the event – it is also a sign of appreciation for the unwavering support of the people in the Pelagus and Kapit constituencies for the GPS-led government and the Madani Government,' added Nanta. alexander nanta linggi community development Segulai Sejalai
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