LUNDU: The 'Back To School P193 Santubong' programme has brought an educational boost to the Lundu district, as 271 students from 16 schools in the Tanjong Datu area received contributions including bags, shoes, and school supplies.
A report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit revealed that the programme was a collaborative effort involving various NGOs like the Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (Pekema) and the National Welfare Foundation (Yayasan Kebajikan Negara).
Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri officiated the distribution ceremony at the auditorium of the Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (SALCRA) Training Centre in Bajo.
During the event, she emphasised the crucial role of education in nurturing knowledgeable future generations and developing families.
Considering that the programme represented a significant investment in the region's educational development, Nancy expressed gratitude to these organisations for their substantial contributions.
"We understand that not everyone can afford to buy school supplies. Through this programme, we hope to relieve some of the burden on parents, especially in providing school necessities for their children," Nancy later said in a Facebook post.
Further strengthening community support at a Community and Village Heads (KMKK) session, Nancy announced federal government aid ranging from RM50,000 to RM100,000 for each registered village.