KAPIT: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged the youth of Sarawak to embrace the spirit of ‘Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban,’ wherever they may be.
He emphasises that ‘Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban’ remains a motto resonating as the rallying cry for Sarawak’s heroes.
“The progress in Sarawak, including Kapit Division, over the past 60 years is evident, significantly contributing to the well-being of the people.
“Our ongoing efforts to develop and advance Sarawak should be embraced. Let’s embody this motto and collaborate with the government to elevate Sarawak on both national and international stages,” he said.
Abang Johari said this in his speech, which was read by Youth, Sport, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah at the state-level Youth Day at Dewan Suarah Kapit here today.
Meanwhile, on the programme, Abang Johari expressed gratitude to all parties involved in making the event, themed ‘Belia Maju, Sarawak Makmur,’ a success.
“I feel proud and thankful to the Ministry for successfully implementing such a programme every year to celebrate and appreciate the youth in Sarawak.
“This demonstrates the continuous concern and support of the Sarawak government for the youth, whom I consider as the torchbearers of Sarawak in realising a productive and high-impact development agenda aligned with the current social development initiatives by the state government,” he stressed.
Also present were Federal Works Minister cum Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu and others.
Among the highlights of the event is the unveiling of the 16’×8′ Sarawak flag made from beads and has been recognised by The Malaysia Book Of Records as Largest State Flag Made Of Beads.
The flag comprises 218,714 beads and was made within 180 hours by 18 locals in Kapit.
Meanwhile, Mohd Akram Mohd Karim was awarded ‘Anugerah Belia Sarawak’ for men category, Lyona Stephen (women category), and Kelab Belia Tanjung Kidurong (association category).
Both Lyona and Akram received a prize of RM5,000 each for their exceptional efforts while Kelab Belia Tanjung Kidurong received RM10,000.
