(Mukah, 30th) Over 100 community leaders, youth representatives, and local stakeholders gathered here to attend the two-day “Building Inclusive Communities” (BIC 3.0) program, aimed at promoting inclusive and sustainable development in rural Sarawak.
BIC 3.0 was held from June 28 to 29, jointly organized by AZAM Sarawak, the Office of the Sarawak Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, the Sarawak Youth Empowerment Society (YES Sarawak), AZAM Young Souls (AYS), and the Mukah Resident's Office.
The two-day event featured self-reflection sessions, discussions on inclusiveness, and dialogues with local authorities.
Participants explored strategies to empower communities and ensure that “no one is left behind” in Sarawak’s development process.
Founder of the Sarawak Youth Empowerment Society, Afiq Khatem, chaired a session on youth mobilization and grassroots empowerment.
Meanwhile, Robita Robinson from the Sarawak Economic Planning Unit introduced Sarawak’s “Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030”, emphasizing the vital role of local communities.
AYS Vice Chairman Asnol Khuzairy offered practical advice to help youth amplify their voices in local development initiatives.
Mukah District Officer Laga Kueh, speaking at the event on behalf of Sarawak Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, highly praised the program and described it as a key step towards rural empowerment.
“This is a program that truly meets the actual needs of rural communities. Real inclusiveness starts at the grassroots—when communities have a say, development awareness and a sense of belonging will follow,” he said.
AZAM Sarawak Chief Executive Officer Ali Suhaili also stressed the importance of the program:
“BIC 3.0 demonstrates the importance of strategic communication in social development. Based on the spirit of the ‘progressive movement’, we are committed to ensuring that no one is left behind on the path to social justice and equality.”
Encouraged by the success in Mukah, AZAM Sarawak plans to expand BIC to Balingian and Dalat, to strengthen community networks and drive comprehensive development in Sarawak.
BIC 3.0 was held from June 28 to 29, jointly organized by AZAM Sarawak, the Office of the Sarawak Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, the Sarawak Youth Empowerment Society (YES Sarawak), AZAM Young Souls (AYS), and the Mukah Resident's Office.
The two-day event featured self-reflection sessions, discussions on inclusiveness, and dialogues with local authorities.
Participants explored strategies to empower communities and ensure that “no one is left behind” in Sarawak’s development process.
Founder of the Sarawak Youth Empowerment Society, Afiq Khatem, chaired a session on youth mobilization and grassroots empowerment.
Meanwhile, Robita Robinson from the Sarawak Economic Planning Unit introduced Sarawak’s “Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030”, emphasizing the vital role of local communities.
AYS Vice Chairman Asnol Khuzairy offered practical advice to help youth amplify their voices in local development initiatives.
Mukah District Officer Laga Kueh, speaking at the event on behalf of Sarawak Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, highly praised the program and described it as a key step towards rural empowerment.
“This is a program that truly meets the actual needs of rural communities. Real inclusiveness starts at the grassroots—when communities have a say, development awareness and a sense of belonging will follow,” he said.
AZAM Sarawak Chief Executive Officer Ali Suhaili also stressed the importance of the program:
“BIC 3.0 demonstrates the importance of strategic communication in social development. Based on the spirit of the ‘progressive movement’, we are committed to ensuring that no one is left behind on the path to social justice and equality.”
Encouraged by the success in Mukah, AZAM Sarawak plans to expand BIC to Balingian and Dalat, to strengthen community networks and drive comprehensive development in Sarawak.