Information Depts Visits Mukim Sukang
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Director of Information Hj Bujang Masu'ut stressed on the importance and the need of Penghulus and longhouse chiefs especially in the remote areas to instill and upgrade the concept of team work spirit (beimuchang-muchang) in order to upgrade the welfare and living standards of the community and not just pointing fingers or wait for the government help to carry out the job.

This was highlighted by the Director of Information at a meeting with Penghulus and Longhouse chiefs (Tuai RumahPanjang) as well as MPK (Majlis Perundingan Kampong) or Villages Consultative Committee and residents in the respective longhouse during the two-day visit to Mukim Sukang in Ulu Belait.

A delegation of 35 officials from various sections of the Information Department was led by Director of Information Hj Bujang Masu'ut. The delegation included the Deputy Director of Information Awg Amer Hamzah bin POKAP DSS Hj Zakaria.

Mukim Sukang located in a remote area of the country is considered the lungs of the country and in the past could only be visited by traditional long boats and helicopter. Now it takes at least two hours to reach the area from the main roads of Sg. Liang depending on the road and weather conditions.

The delegation had the opportunity to visit four longhouses in Mukiins Sukang located in the remote area of Belait District.

Among the longhouses include long houses of Penghulu Mukim Sukang, Datu Maharaja Setia Mohd Simpok bin Datu Maharaja Setia Dian, Penan community head, Luyah anak Kaling, Buau longhouse of Tuai Rumah Bundak Anak Ambas, Bang Taong of Tuai Rumah Jawa AnakGalayan and longhouse of Biadong Ulu, Tuai Rumah, LasitAnak Jeluing.

The visit was part of the Information Department's initiativethrough the Department of Community Welfare to disseminate information related to government's progress and development to the people Iiving in the remote area.

It was also meant to share and hear suggestions and problems faced by the people and residents at the respectively long house.

The Director of Information said, it was also part of the Information Department's Interpersonal communication skills activity with communities not only in towns but also in remote areas of the country.

The activity, he added is one of the department's core business, The programme hoped to enhance the experience of officers and staff of the department on the life and development of all subjects and at the same time improve their knowledge of the mukims and foster close relationship between the government and village community as well as leaders.

It was also to upgrade the "Esprit De Corps" and "teamwork" among participants. Another main objective of the working visit to the remote areas was to encourage all the officers to understand the basics of interpersonal communication skills.

During the visit officials stayed overnight at the multi-purpose hall and rest house of Mukim Sukang, which was officially opened by HRH the Crown Prince during a visit to the mukim last May. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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