By DayakDaily Team
SONG, June 5: A total of 46 community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) received new or extended appointment certificates during a presentation ceremony held at the Song District Office today.
Of the total, 34 village chiefs (KK) were granted extensions to their appointments, while eight former KKs were presented with letters of appreciation in recognition of their past service and contributions.
The ceremony was officiated by Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
In his address, Nanta called on all newly appointed and reappointed leaders to carry out their duties with integrity and dedication.
“To the newly appointed KMKK, you have been chosen by the people themselves, who believe in your capability to lead and fulfil your responsibilities as community leaders.
“I urge you to collaborate closely with government agencies and elected representatives to ensure continued development in your respective villages,” he said in a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) news report.
During the event, Nanta, who is also the member of Parliament for Kapit, and Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan each contributed RM30,000 to the Song District Chiefs and Headmen Association in support of the association’s roles and activities.
A symbolic handover of a longboat equipped with a 30hp engine was also carried out, marking a contribution to the Song Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) to strengthen its logistical capabilities in responding to emergencies in remote areas.
Also present were Song District Officer Harry Bruce Edwin and KMKK members from the Song district. — DayakDaily
