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Champion education in longhouses, educated Ibans urged
Anyi receives a traditional Iban attire as a memento from the longhouse chieftain (fourth right).
SIBU (June 9): Successful and educated members of the Iban community must take the lead in uplifting education standards in their longhouse communities, said Anyi Jana.
The Ngemah assemblyman said their achievements should serve as a source of inspiration, particularly to rural students who often face greater educational challenges.
He emphasised that those who have succeeded academically should not forget their roots but to give back to the society.
'Parents also play an important role in shaping their children's future,' Anyi said in his speech at a meet-the-people gathering at Rumah Gani Mahi in Kabah, Kanowit on Saturday.
He further highlighted that various educational aid schemes have been made available by the state government to assist Sarawak students, particularly those in rural areas.
Adding a personal touch, Anyi said he had launched his own initiative to offer incentives to students who perform well in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations.
'This is meant to encourage our children to aim higher and do well in public examinations,' he said.
He said students pursuing higher education, including diplomas and degrees, are also being supported through the initiative.
Among those present at the event were Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Ngemah deputy chairman Ramba Resang and PRS Ngemah Youth chief Councillor Stenny Willis. anyi jana education Iban community lead
