KUCHING,6 June: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) deputy secretary-general Datuk Lo Khere Chiang is urging the youth to take up the mantle and be part of a movement that has fought for the state’s rights and future for over six decades.
Speaking after the 66th anniversary flag-raising ceremony at SUPP headquarters yesterday (June 4), he said the increasing participation of young people in the party is an encouraging sign.
“We must continue to instill the fighting spirit among the youth so they understand how important SUPP and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) are in safeguarding Sarawak’s rights,” he said.
Lo, who is also the Batu Kitang assemblyman, described SUPP as more than just a political party as it represented the people’s long-standing fight dating back before independence.
“SUPP was originally founded to fight for Sarawak’s independence. That legacy still drives us today in our efforts to protect the state’s natural resources — a dream shared by our founding leaders,” he said.
He said young people have a vital part to play in carrying on that legacy, especially in today’s increasingly complex political and social climate.
“We need young people to rise, understand history, and build the future with us.
“With leaders like our president and Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian steering SUPP and Sarawak in the right direction, now is the best time for youth to get involved,” he added.
Lo stated that the state government’s focus is on education as it is a key foundation for the progress of the younger generation.
He pointed out that Sarawak aspire children to gain the knowledge and opportunities they need to succeed, hence it requires strong leadership and support from the people, especially the youth.
Speaking after the 66th anniversary flag-raising ceremony at SUPP headquarters yesterday (June 4), he said the increasing participation of young people in the party is an encouraging sign.
“We must continue to instill the fighting spirit among the youth so they understand how important SUPP and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) are in safeguarding Sarawak’s rights,” he said.
Lo, who is also the Batu Kitang assemblyman, described SUPP as more than just a political party as it represented the people’s long-standing fight dating back before independence.
“SUPP was originally founded to fight for Sarawak’s independence. That legacy still drives us today in our efforts to protect the state’s natural resources — a dream shared by our founding leaders,” he said.
He said young people have a vital part to play in carrying on that legacy, especially in today’s increasingly complex political and social climate.
“We need young people to rise, understand history, and build the future with us.
“With leaders like our president and Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian steering SUPP and Sarawak in the right direction, now is the best time for youth to get involved,” he added.
Lo stated that the state government’s focus is on education as it is a key foundation for the progress of the younger generation.
He pointed out that Sarawak aspire children to gain the knowledge and opportunities they need to succeed, hence it requires strong leadership and support from the people, especially the youth.