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Puncak Borneo MP urges rural students to embrace challenges for a brighter future
Willie (third right) presents an Excellent Award and tokens of appreciation to a student in recognition of his academic achievement. – Photo courtesy of Datuk Willie Mongin
KUCHING (Aug 17): Rural students are urged to work hard and embrace challenges as they prepare for an uncertain future, said Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin.
He offered this advice when officiating the student excellence appreciation ceremony at Kampung Emperoh Jambu community hall last night.
In his speech, Willie stressed that perseverance and determination are key qualities for young people who wish to succeed in life.
He encouraged the students to work hard and take on challenges in order to navigate the uncertain and challenging future.
'Difficulties should never deter them from pursuing their ambitions, and they must not allow obstacles to discourage them from achieving their dreams. With resilience, they can remain focused and motivated,' he said.
The event, which celebrated the academic achievements of the village's students, saw 23 recipients being honoured with the Excellent Award and tokens of appreciation.
Willie (seated third left) in a group photo with the excellent students after they received their awards at the ceremony.
In addition to officiating the programme, Willie also presented allocations to support the local community and institutions. These included RM10,000 for the village development and security committee (JKKK), RM5,000 for the women's bureau, and RM5,000 for Sekolah Kebangsaan Emperoh Jambu.
He also announced new infrastructure projects for Kampung Emperoh Jambu under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) and Minor Rural Project (MRP) initiatives.
Under RTP 2025, the village drainage system will be upgraded with an allocation of RM100,000. Meanwhile, under MRP 2025, another RM100,000 has been allocated to upgrade the access road leading to the multipurpose hall and football field.
Willie said these projects reflect ongoing efforts to improve basic infrastructure and facilities in rural areas, ensuring that villagers have better amenities to support community activities and the well-being of future generations. Kampung Emperoh Jambu lead rural students Willie Mongin
