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KUCHING, Aug 19: Two young Sarawakians, 32-year-old Ricky Enteri and 27-year-old Debbie Gibson Medan, were announced as the winners of the ‘Anugerah Perdana’ youth award in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, in conjunction with the State Level National Youth Day Awards held at Summer Mall Kota Samarahan today.
Ricky from Sibu and Debbie from Bintulu took the spotlight due to their active involvement in various community projects in their respective towns.
Each of them received an RM3,000 check, trophies, and certificates of recognition.
In the award’s organisation category, the winner was Kelab Belia Sejati Sadong (KBSS), awarded a RM10,000 check, a trophy, and a certificate of recognition for their engagement in 16 diverse community initiatives within their area.
Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah presented the awards to all the winners.
During his speech, Abdul Karim emphasized that our current leaders will eventually step down, and it was crucial to have young and dynamic new leaders take their place.
“We require continuity in leadership to sustain development and nation-building. Hence, we entrust our current youth with the capability to carry out these responsibilities and replace the existing leaders,” said Abdul Karim.
Given the increasingly challenging environment, Abdul Karim stressed the need for charismatic and qualified young individuals who can become the leaders of tomorrow.
“We can nurture and shape them today to continue the nation’s development and take it to greater heights,” he added.
Among those present at the event were Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Aidel Lariwoo, Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee, Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris, and Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. — DayakDaily
