YB @ RH Jamit Ng Sepanggil

 YB Ugk officiating the new JKKK of Rh Jamit witnessed by others.

YB Wilson Ugak officiated at the “Majlis Perhimpunan Pemimpin bersama Rakyat” organized by Information Department Kapit at Rh Jamit, Ng Sepanggil, Baleh Kapit on Friday evening.

3 speakers; namely Mr. Koh Kumbong (Kapit Divisional Information Chief), Mr. Richard Sandak (OIC of Labour Department Kapit) and Mr. Johnny Kassaw (Public Relation Unit Chief Land & Survey Kapit) gave talks regarding current issues such as GST (Goods Service Taxes), the rationalization of subsidies, rules and regulations governing Sarawak Labour Acts, in-depth meaning of Perimeter Survey Concept as mentioned in section 6 and section 18.

YB Wilson Ugak praised Information Department for such wonderful and meaning full program. It is this type of information that should be explained and passed to the rural communities so that they (rural populace) will have first hand information and not be misled by oppositions who normally dwell on these issues to blame the government for their political gain.

YB Wilson also take this opportunity to thank the populace of Upper Baleh for supporting him in the just concluded PRU 13 and his visit today is a pay - back routine as in his campaign trails; Ugak promised to visit his constituency regularly to meet, discuss and find ways to overcome their needs and difficulties and to improve the infrastructure developments for the rural populace as in Hulu Rajang.

On the development of the proposed Putai Dam, Ugak advised all the people in Baleh to stay united and to hold dialogues regularly with the relevant authorities on matter pertaining on the issues that might affect their livelihood and refrain from demonstrations as it will further delay solutions to their problems. The best way to solve problem is to discuss and sit down with SEB to voice any demands or problems.

Ugak also touched on the government policy of rewarding the rural populace by the increase quantum of BR1M 3.0 by RM150 and also the inclusion of IBR1M that covers recipient of BR1M 3.0 to a maximum of RM30, 000.00 should anything happen to him/her within the year. The BR1M amount has been raised from RM500.00 to RM650.00 plus RM50.00 for IBR1M for those getting RM3, 000.00 and below. For those in the bracket of RM3, 000.00 to RM4, 000.00 will be getting RM450.00 and those single above the age of 21 will be getting RM300.00 plus IBR1M benefits.

Earlier on, Ugak officiated the steel bridge, contributed 24 sets of fans, and officiating the new JKKK of Rh Jamit, Ng Sepanggil. He announced a grant of RM15,000.00 to the JKKK of Rh Jamit and RM5,000.00 to their Biro Wanita.

 Cr Tapah Ata (PBB Baleh Chief), Penghulu Jampi, Penghulu Salang, 20 Tuai Rumah and a crowd of 300 people attended the function including BN component supporters and members.

YB Ugak officiating the steel bridge witnessed by Tr Jamit(clapping hands)

PROGRAM SEMINAR PERKESO BERSAMA PEMIMPIN MASYARAKAT 2013

Hulu Rajang MP; Wilson Ugak Kumbong lauded the efforts being made by SOCSO Kapit Branch for putting up a Seminar  “PROGRAM SEMINAR PERKESO BERSAMA PEMIMPIN MASYARAKAT 2013” at Rumah Gindal, Pulau Sibau, Sungai Mujong Kapit.

In his welcoming address, the Manager of Perkeso Kapit; Mr Slyvester highlighted the roles and importance of Perkeso. To many of us, Perkeso acts like an Insurance company, but in reality it plays bigger and more important roles to safeguard the welfares of the workers in times of difficulties and needs. From their survey it was found that majority of the workers were not aware of their rights and privileges provided by Perkeso and it is the objective of this seminar to expose and guide them of their rights should anything happen in their work place.

Ugak was very pleased with the seminar as it gives the majority of his constituencies who are involved in the logging sector which came along with major work hazards and even death with proper knowledge and better understanding of the roles and functions of Perkeso. Among other agencies who also participated in the seminars were NIOSH agency represented by speaker Mr Dominic Charles from Sibu, NREB represented by Mr Gabriel Kalai, Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Kapit represented by Mr Richard Sandak and Agro Bank kapit represented by Mr Anggas Salang.

In his role as their member of Parliament for P.216 Hulu Rajang, YB Ugak had tried his very best to voice out the grievances and hardships faced by Hulu Rajang’s constituencies as proven in his latest debate speech recently in the current parliament sitting. As a man of word, Ugak had voiced out the poor conditions of schools in the rural area that needs urgent attention and more funds. He also voiced out the needs for more roads such as the proposed road from Rh Juntan to Rh Bengau (13 km), Nanga Mujong to Nanga Gaat (30 km), Nanga Mujong to Nanga Tiau (60km), Belaga Town to Merit which will be undertaken by Jiwa Murni under Blue Ocean government strategy, and many more access roads to connect the majority of the long houses in Hulu Rajang.

On health, Ugak also voiced out the dire needs to upgrade the hospital facilities in terms of beds, equipments and man power to meet the ever increasing demand for better health care for Kapit and Belaga Hospital. “The shortages of doctors and specialists were the most critical issue for Kapit and Belaga hospitals”, said Ugak and he demanded and hope that the Health Ministry will give this request their top priority for the betterment of Kapit and Hulu Rajang. Other issues being brought up by Ugak includes water treatment plant for Sg Asap, sports facilities for both Kapit and Belaga town, poor internet connectivity, poor telecommunication coverage, more subsidies for rural based agriculture, more amenities infrastructures for the rural communities and  more development projects under the Barisan Nasional government under the stewardship of YAB Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Ugak also advised the people to appreciate what we have today as we are more fortunate than many other countries in the world who could not afford to provide subsidies as what we are enjoying now. So please treasure what we have and appreciate what the Barisan Nasional Government has done to us.

HEALTH IS WEALTH – YB WILSON UGAK

“Health is wealth”, said YB Wilson Ugak at the “I want Sihat campaign” held at Rumah Saong, Sg Oyan over the weekend.

He (Ugak) therefore advised the longhouse folks who attended the campaign to treasure and look after their health with great care. The campaign was organised by Kapit Divisional Medical office in collaboration with Klinik Desa Ng Oyan.  Kapit Medical Officer, Dr Ngua Chen Wen who hailed from Sibu also spoke at the function. Dr Ngua was full of praised for YB, despite his hectic busy schedule still manage to come and officiated the function.

On another note, Ugak advised the rural folks to be extra caution on letospirosis; and advise them to clean up thoroughly after farming and in contact with soil. He advised them to wear jungle boots for safety whenever going into forest. Adding to that, keeping the compound clean and refrain from unhealthy activities will help to provide a conducive and healthier living environment.

He announced a grant amounting RM10, 500(RM5, 400-presented and RM5, 100- in  2014) to JKKK Rh Saong for them to carry out their activities.

Also in attendance were Penghulu Salang, MA Wong Sii Riong, TR Barang, and TR Ajai, 9 long houses chiefs, DMO staffs, and PRS/BN supporters.

GOVERNMENT CARES FOR EVERYONE

YB Wilson Ugak presenting the aid to one of the parents witness by Cikgu Layang and others. 

“The government of the day under Barisan Nasional really cares for everyone”, said Hulu Rajang MP; YB Wilson Ugak Kumbong. He made the statement at the “Majlis Penyerahan Bantuan Yuran Pra Sekolah Swasta” at the Methodist Private Kindergarten here.

A total of 100 students received RM500 each to help ease the burden of paying their tuition fees for the whole year. This is the 3^rd year such event was held.  A mother who chose to remain anonymous said that the assistance received really help her a lot as she has two more children who are still schooling.

In his speech, YB Wilson Ugak encouraged the parents to give their full support to the kindergarten by helping in a way or another. In this way, the school will progress as it has the full support. Ugak was touched by the commitment of all the parents who had contributed RM50.00 of the grant received to the school fund as a token of appreciations. He (Ugak) later announced a grant of RM10,000.00 to the Private Methodist Kindergarten and RM5,000.00 to PIBG SK Methodist to carry out their yearly activities.

The function was attended by Mr Layang Ugek, Petrohella Biya Bt Mabut, excos of the Methodist Private kindergarten, teachers, parents and students.

YB DATUK ALEXANDER NANTA WANTS CONTRACTOR TO SPEED UP CONSTRUCTION OF HOSTELS FOR SK PUNAN BAH

YB Datuk Alex and YB Wilson visited the delayed dormitories construction at SK Punan Bah over the weekend. On hand to welcome both YBs were the members of the school PIBG and the staffs of SK Punan Bah.

The construction of the hostel was to replace the old hostel that collapsed a few years back. It was supposed to be completed earlier on, but something went wrong with the contractor and thus passed all the inconvenience and hardship to the boarders. This had caused hardship and dissatisfaction amongst the parents.

YB Wilson have highlighted this problem (delayed in completion of the hostel) in Parliament and today YB Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi; the Asst Minister KKLW witnessed for himself the problem faced by the boarders of SK Punan Bah and he demanded that the contractor to finish up their job quickly or face the music.  What irked YB Wilson was the promise made by the contractor to complete the project on time and here today it remain incomplete and outstanding. Ugak suggested Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) to take stern action against the contractor who had failed to complete the project on time and blacklisted them from participating in future projects.

YB Datuk Alexander agreed with YB Wilson suggestion, and would bring up the matter in the cabinet meeting and would demand a prompt solution to the issue. Datuk Alex was so touched to see the present condition that 30 students were cramped in one classroom that was turned into temporary dormitories by the school authorities. Datuk Alex also visited the sites of the proposed communication tower for Punan Bah. During the dialogue with the residents of Punan Bah, a few matters arises; amongst them were clean water supply, 24 hours electricity and access road from Belaga town to Kapit. Present was Kapit District Officer; Mr Elvis Didit.