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Katibas assemblyman highlights importance of STEM at engagement session
Lidam (front, sixth left) and SMK Song principal Azaman Hailee (front, fifth right) join the participating students in a group photo.
KAPIT (Aug 16): The recent engagement session on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Song Community Hall near here meant to highlight the importance of these subjects to the community there, especially the children.
Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan, who officiated at the opening ceremony, said the programme was among the initiatives to strengthen students' understanding in subjects related to STEM, so as to equip them in assimilating into the current and future trends and advancements in science and technology.
The session was organised by the Song District Office, in collaboration with Song District Education Office.
'I like that this programme is sharing with our young participants various ideas and knowledge throughout the session.
'I believe that every level of society has an important role to play in fostering our youths' interest in STEM,' said Lidam in his speech.
Meanwhile, political secretary to Works Minister Ambrose Abong Bugek said the programme served as an important platform to engage students so as to have them gain deeper understanding of STEM and also to develop the interest in these subjects. education lead Lidam Assan Song STEM
