Methodist preschool’s commitment in upholding quality early education lauded

by · Borneo Post Online
Nanta (front, centre) leads the cake-cutting ceremony. With him on stage are (front, from left) Alwin, Watson, Ambrose, Jamit, Kaso, Nyabong, Peteohella and Cerisologo.

KAPIT (Nov 25): The Tadika Methodist Private Kapit (TMPK) has been commended for its commitment to provide quality early education to the children here.

This was highlighted by Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi during an event at the civic centre here Saturday that celebrated the preschool’s 50th anniversary and also served as a fundraiser.

“It has been a long journey for Tadika Methodist Private Kapit since its establishment in 1974. It is not an easy task, but I praise the dedication and commitment of its board of management, the tutors and fellow Methodists in Kapit who have been giving their unwavering support to this private early education centre,” he said in his speech.

Nanta, who is Kapit MP, said several years ago through government funding, the kindergarten had added a new double-story concrete block to house more classrooms.

“I assure you that the government has various ways to help promote education,” he added.

He also highlighted the importance for today’s young generation to excel in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and now, artificial intelligence (Al).

“This is the trend in today’s world; thus, I call upon the parents to look after their teenage children, guiding them in their early years to focus on their studies.”

Among those present at the event were Nanta’s wife Datin Sri Angeline Celestine Ujang, Deputy Minister in Premier’s Department Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat, Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang, administrative officer to Nanta’s ministry Datuk Alwin Runggah, Nanta’s political secretary Ambrose Abong Bugek, a political secretary to the Premier Watson Awan Jalai, Kapit district officer Cerisologo Sabut, and TMPK chairman Kaso Linang.

Later, Nanta announced allocations for the TMPK Fund amounting to RM25,000 from his minor rural project grant, another RM25,000 from Jamit, RM15,000 from Nyabong, RM10,000 from Alwin, as well as RM3,000 each from Cerisologo, Watson and Ambrose.

Meanwhile, TMPK headmistress Peteohella Biya informed that the preschool currently has 10 tutors and 135 pupils.