Keningau village is gazetted
Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025
By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: Andrew presenting a copy of the gazettement letter to Junior (right). KENINGAU: The decades-long wait for over 200 residents of Kampung Ria Atas near here has finally come to an end, with the official gazettement of their village on June 25. The Certificate of Gazettement was handed over at the Bingkor Community Development Leader Unit (UPPM) office, where Acting Village Chairman Andrew Badsut presented a copy of the gazettement letter to State Assistant Minister of Works and Bingkor Assemblyman, Datuk Robert Tawik @ Nordin, represented by Bingkor Community Development Leader (PPM), Junior Fred Vincent Marukau.
Advertisement Andrew said the gazettement is 'the greatest gift for the entire community,' made possible through the continued struggle and strong cooperation between the residents and the authorities. 'We are deeply grateful and thankful to all parties who never gave up in helping us fight for the official status of our village. This is a people's victory born from the spirit of unity,' he said, while expressing appreciation to the leaders and agencies who played a key role in the process. He said that this was not just about having things in black and white, but a symbol that the voices of rural communities had been heard and valued. 'Now, our younger generation has a more secure future,' he said. Meanwhile, Robert said that gazetting a village is not merely an administrative procedure, but a recognition of the rights, dignity and identity of rural communities. 'As long as I am given the mandate, I will ensure that no village is left behind in the wave of development. Kampung Ria Atas is now more than just a name, it stands as a symbol of the strength, spirit and perseverance of a people who never gave up,' he said. With this official status, Kampung Ria Atas will now have greater access to basic amenities, development allocations and government programmes specific to gazetted villages. 'Congratulations to all the people of Kampung Ria Atas. This is the result of your own united efforts for a better future,' Robert said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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