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Borneo Post
20-07-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
‘Supporting STEM today is an investment for tomorrow's leaders'
Chukpai (centre) poses for a group photo with Sabati and Petros members, as well as teachers and students who attended the carnival. BELAGA (July 21): Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education has a long-term impact on Sarawak's human capital development, said Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Sabati-Petros STEM Carnival held at SK Batu Keling Parent-Teacher Association Hall in the Bakun Resettlement Scheme, Sungai Asap on Saturday, he lauded the collaboration between the Association of Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers Sarawak (Sabati) and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros). 'This STEM-focused initiative is not just about education; it is about preparing our children for the future. The collaboration between Sabati and Petros is a strategic investment in nurturing a technologically literate, innovative and competitive generation,' he said. He said such partnerships were vital in bridging the education gap for students in rural areas such as Sungai Asap, giving them exposure to science and technology often limited in their communities. 'This kind of forward-thinking cooperation should be emulated by other charitable organizations and corporate bodies. By supporting STEM education, we are investing in the minds that will lead our nation tomorrow.' Chukpai also expressed his appreciation to the organizers and commended their efforts in making the carnival a success, as it served as a platform for students to engage in hands-on STEM activities and discover the relevance of science and technology in everyday life. Also present were the carnival's programme coordinator for DUN N66 Cynthia Serah Emang, Belaga District Education Office representative Andrew Bang and SK Batu Keling headmaster Apoi Job Ngerong. Kennedy Chukpai Ugon lead Petros sabati STEM education
Borneo Post
20-07-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
Murum rep: Supporting STEM today is an investment for tomorrow's leaders
Chukpai (centre) poses for a group photo with Sabati and Petros members, as well as teachers and students who attended the carnival. BELAGA (July 21): Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education has a long-term impact on Sarawak's human capital development, said Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Sabati-Petros STEM Carnival held at SK Batu Keling Parent-Teacher Association Hall in the Bakun Resettlement Scheme, Sungai Asap on Saturday, he lauded the collaboration between the Association of Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers Sarawak (Sabati) and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros). 'This STEM-focused initiative is not just about education; it is about preparing our children for the future. The collaboration between Sabati and Petros is a strategic investment in nurturing a technologically literate, innovative and competitive generation,' he said. He said such partnerships were vital in bridging the education gap for students in rural areas such as Sungai Asap, giving them exposure to science and technology often limited in their communities. 'This kind of forward-thinking cooperation should be emulated by other charitable organizations and corporate bodies. By supporting STEM education, we are investing in the minds that will lead our nation tomorrow.' Chukpai also expressed his appreciation to the organizers and commended their efforts in making the carnival a success, as it served as a platform for students to engage in hands-on STEM activities and discover the relevance of science and technology in everyday life. Also present were the carnival's programme coordinator for DUN N66 Cynthia Serah Emang, Belaga District Education Office representative Andrew Bang and SK Batu Keling headmaster Apoi Job Ngerong. Kennedy Chukpai Ugon lead Petros sabati STEM education
Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Assembly seat expansion in Sarawak needed to match population growth, say GPS reps
KUCHING, July 7 — The 82-seat composition of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly is no longer adequate to meet the evolving needs of the state's growing population, said Chieng Jin Ek (GPS–Bukit Assek). He described the structure as outdated, noting that it was last revised in 2014. 'The demands of the people, constituency workloads, and policy complexities have all grown significantly. 'Many assemblymen, particularly those representing large or densely populated constituencies, are overstretched in their efforts to serve tens of thousands of voters across vast areas,' he said during the debate on the Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025 at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly sitting here today. The bill, tabled by Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, seeks to increase the number of elected representatives from 82 to 99. Abdul Karim said the proposed expansion is intended to reflect demographic shifts, ongoing urban development, and the growing need for balanced and fair representation across the state. Supporting the bill, Kennedy Chukpai Ugon (GPS-Murum) noted that the proposed increase aligns with Sarawak's vast geographical landscape, which includes many sparsely populated rural areas. 'Historically, rural communities have faced difficulties in having their voices heard in the legislative process, often overshadowed by more urban constituencies,' he said. Christopher Gira Sambang (GPS-Tamin) added that the bill embodies the principles of equitable development and effective governance. 'The addition of 17 new state seats represents a critical recalibration of our democratic structure. I sincerely hope this move will also lead to a corresponding increase in Sarawak's parliamentary seats in the near future,' he said. — Bernama
Borneo Post
23-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
In appealing for dialysis centre, rep details monthly trials of Murum's kidney patients
Chukpai said Murum patients requiring dialysis three times a week in Bintulu are paying around RM2,400 a month. — Bernama photo KUCHING (May 23): Murum kidney patients are forced to travel up to three times a week for dialysis in Bintulu, Miri, or Kapit, said Kennedy Chukpai Ugon (GPS-Murum). In his motion of appreciation on the Head of State's address in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today, Chukpai appealed for a haemodialysis centre to be immediately established at the Sungai Asap Health Clinic. 'These patients must travel back and forth from Sungai Asap to Bintulu, incurring estimated transportation, food, and/other costs of RM200 per trip due to the lack of accommodation in Bintulu. 'Imagine this, three times a week amounts to RM2,400 a month just to access dialysis treatment. This situation places a heavy financial and time burden on the patients and their families,' he said. He also appealed for the construction of new health clinics in Long Urun, Metalun, Tegulang, Ulu Linau, and Ulu Jelalong to enhance access to healthcare services within these communities. Chukpai also proposed a National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) office be established in the Sungai Asap Resettlement Scheme to address escalating cases of drug abuse. 'The enforcement agencies and grassroots communities can collaborate in an integrated, active, and comprehensive manner to tackle the issue of drug abuse and eradicate the threat of drugs — the nation's number one enemy,' he said. On infrastructure, he called on relevant ministries to consider relocating Tubau Health Clinic, which is frequently incapacitated by flooding during the monsoon season, thereby impeding the provision of healthcare services. 'This situation makes it very difficult for the clinic's staff to provide healthcare services to the community, especially during floods,' he said. He further urged the relocation of flood-prone schools such as SK Bukit Balai Tubau and SK Kuala Kebulu Jelalong. 'In addition, there is an urgent need to repair and upgrade dilapidated rural schools in N66 Murum, such as SK Long Urun and SK Lusong Laku, to ensure they are safe, comfortable, and conducive for our students and the educators serving in these schools,' he added. dialysis haemodialysis centre Kennedy Chukpai Ugon lead Murum
Borneo Post
27-04-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Traditional dishes hold significant economic value, says assemblyman
Chukpai (centre) and his wife Cyntia Serah Emang, on his left, help themselves to the local dishes on display at one of the booths. SUNGAI ASAP (April 27): Many traditional dishes hold significant economic value. In stating this, Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon commended the organiser of a food festival for highlighting Sarawak's culinary heritage through this platform. He made these remarks while officiating at the 'Kenyah Uma Baha Traditional Food Festival' at Lamin Adet Bangen Kimet Hall, in Uma Baha Apau Koyan, last Saturday. 'Congratulations to the women's bureau of the Uma Baha Apau Koyan, its JKKK (village security and development committee) and all those involved in hosting this trailblazing festival. 'The festival aims to celebrate and safeguard the culinary heritage of the Kenyah community, particularly the Uma Baha ethnic group, ensuring that traditional dishes are preserved and passed down to younger generations. 'It also serves as a tribute to and a preservation effort for the recipes created by our ancestors,' said Chukpai. He also hoped that the event would inspire women, and also the younger generation, to confidently showcase traditional dishes, emphasising their unique flavours and cultural significance. Among those present at the event local community leader Pemanca Tony Kulleh, organising chairperson Christina Lep Apui, Uma Baha Apau Koyan women's bureau chief Linda Tuban, as well as local councillors and representatives from Sarawak Energy Berhad (Bakun HEP). food festival Kennedy Chukpai Ugon lead traditional food
