The longhouse womenfolk showcase their works, undertaken during the Kemas workshop. KAPIT (July 10): The Information Department (Japen) recently carried out the Jiwa Madani programme at Rumah Manok Manchal in Nanga Bawang, Ulu Sungai Yong near here, involving villagers from the surrounding longhouses. The programme also engaged the local representatives of agencies under the federal Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW), namely the Community Development Department (Kemas), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) and GiatMara.
According to Japen Kapit officer Mohd Said Keliling, the objective of the Jiwa Madani programme is to share with the local longhouse community the implementation of government policies and development agenda under the administration of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and also under Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “It is also to highlight and discuss current issues, as well as to find ways to better address them. We thank Mara, GiatMara and Kemas for their involvement in this programme,” he said in a statement yesterday.
During the programme, GiatMara Kapit manager Budy Abang Bujang and his team also promoted to the longhouse villagers a short-term course on ‘Motorcycle Technology’ available at the institute. “The course, ranging from three to six month in duration, is suitable for school-leavers who are interested in motorcycle repairs and maintenance. “Of course, GiatMara has other courses as well, such as.
