KAPIT:19-2-2013. Ugak’s announcement as the BN/PRS candidate for P216
Hulu Rajang was received with joys for the people of Sungai Gaat; a tributary
of the Mighty Baleh River of where Ugak comes from.
Their happiness and joys were demonstrated during a
dialogue session held at Rumah Melintang , Nanga Sebiro prior to the BR1M 2.0
handing ceremony the following day. A total of 15 tuai rumahs expressed their
joys and gratitude to the President of PRS; YB Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing
for nominating Wilson Ugak Kumbong; a Sungai Gaat very own son to be the
candidate for BN/PRS replacing incumbent YB datuk Billy Abit Joo. Not only
expressing their happiness and gratitude, they vowed and promised to throw
their fullest support to Ugak in the coming PRU and to reject the opposition
from entering their strong bastion – Sungai Gaat by all means.
Ugak; who hailed from Rumah Melintang Tukau was
speechless by the support shown and nevertheless he thanked them for their gestures
and promised his best to deliver his services. He (Ugak ) also thanked the PRS
President and the party (PRS) for nominating him and not forgetting his long
time friend; incumbent MP for Hulu Rajang YB Datuk Billy Abit Joo) for his
contributions to the constituents of Hulu Rajang. He advised the people in
Sungai Gaat to rally behind BN and to reject Oppositions or Independent
candidates in the coming PRU13 as they only knows how to instil hatred and
politics of sweet talking but never fulfil promises being made. Unlike them,
the government of the day (BN) will deliver all the promises being made and
this is evidence by the distribution of BR1M 2.0 that is ongoing nationwide. He
further urged the people to continue supporting the government led by YAB Dato
Seri Mohd Najib and return him a big victory in the coming PRU.
Wilson Nyabong Ijang; a political secretaries to YAB CM
of Sarawak and also in his capacity as the Information chief of PRS clarified
some misunderstanding amongst the people regarding the true chosen candidate
representing BN/PRS in Hulu Rajang as both Ugak and YB Datuk Billy claimed to
be the legitimate one. The party (PRS) through the Election Selection Committee
headed by YB Tan Sri party Presiden himself had unanimously nominated Ugak
candidacy and only one name was submitted; not only for Hulu Rajang but for the
other 5 seats being held by PRS (Incumbents being re-nominated). Nyabong also explained the same confusions
while in Rumah Bansa Nanga Sepulau recently. As for Ugak’s candidacy; he
personally thinks it is the right time as Ugak is an experience politician;
having involved in politics for almost 30 over years with vast experiences
under his belt. Furthermore a place like Hulu Rajang needs a young, far sighted
vision, energetic and approachable leader who can serves all people from all
walks of life and Ugak is blessed with these criteria. Touching on BR1M 2.0, it
shows that the present government is trying to share the nation’s wealth by
distributing the benefits back to the people to ease them of their burdens due
to the rise of costs of living as a result of the uncertainty of the world
economic. He also gave example how the subsidy being paid by the government has
benefitted everyone. A tank of LPG still cost RM27.00 in Sungai Gaat; the same
price as in Kapit town. If not due to subsidy it might cost RM45.00 or even
more.
Both Ugak and Nyabong was very pleased by what they saw
while cruising along the Sungai Gaat; as
BN and PRS flags were flying high at almost every longhouses and this shows the
peoples’ approval and support for BN/PRS .
The dialogue was organised by PRS Youth Baleh Division
and the JKKK Rh Melintang Ng Sebiro.
