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Young councilor thrilled at chance to serve

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MIRI: Newly appointed Cr Leslie Lau Ik Chie, 28,(pic) said he was thrilled when his name was among 318 new faces endorsed on the Sarawak councilors’ list for the 2019-2021 term.

Met by New Sarawak Tribune after attending the first Miri City full council meeting yesterday, Leslie who is Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Piasau youth secretary said his appointment reflected the state government’s initiative to engage more young people in governance.

“It gives young people like me, an opportunity to channel our voices and creativity,” he said adding that he hoped to reach out to the youth to be more active in politics and serving the people.

During the council meeting, mayor Adam Yii assigned Leslie as a member of the MCC’s Building control, Rating and Infrastructure sub-committee.

On July 31, Leslie along with 765 other councilors including 318 new faces took part in the swearing-in ceremony held in Kuching.

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