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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Kiulu youth recognised for community impact
Joniston with the youth during the Santai Pitimungan Belia Kiulu programme. KIULU (July 14): Kiulu youth were recognised for their contributions to community development through the presentation of awards for outstanding youth in tourism and agro-based entrepreneurship. The awards, introduced for the first time, aim to acknowledge and encourage young individuals who have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their respective fields. The recipients were Juanson Moidin (Youth Tourism Entrepreneur) from Kampung Pahu; Charlie Gumbolog (Youth Agro-Agriculture Entrepreneur) from Kampung Taginambur; and Dell Darion Victor (Youth Agro-Fisheries Entrepreneur) from Kampung Rugading. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment cum Kiulu assemblyman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, presented the awards during the Santai Pitimungan Belia Kiulu programme, yesterday. More than 500 people attended the event, which was jointly organised by Kelab Belia Prihatin Kiulu and the Kiulu Tourism Association, with support from the Kiulu ADUN's Office. The programme took place at the Pulou Kelapa Eco-Tourism Open Hall in Kampung Malanggang Lama. Kelab Belia Prihatin Kiulu chairperson, Elsheera Alfred Yapat, said the programme served as a meaningful platform to encourage active youth participation in building their character and contributing to their community. 'Our goal is clear, to bring Kiulu youth together in an empowering environment where they can share talents, experiences, and build networks for a brighter future. 'As Datuk Joniston has often emphasised, Kiulu has great potential in tourism, agriculture and industry. I believe our youth have everything it takes to unlock this potential, with creativity, spirit, and wisdom as their greatest assets,' she said. Meanwhile, Joniston said recognising youth achievements is crucial to motivating more young people to take an active role in areas that directly impact the community, such as tourism, agriculture and social initiatives. 'The young people of Kiulu should not rely solely on existing opportunities, but must be bold in creating their own space, be independent and competitive. 'Technology and social media should be used wisely to highlight village uniqueness, generate income, and support initiatives such as agropreneurship, home cafes and community-based tourism services,' he added. He also proposed having an Idea Pitch Mini programme as a platform for young people to present business or community project ideas, with the opportunity to receive seed funding. This, he said, should be part of efforts to further empower youth in Kiulu. During the event, two former students of SMK Tun Fuad Stephens — Joshua Subing from Kampung Pahu Lama and Adellysandro Edward from Kampung Longkou Baru — were also recognised for their achievements in sports. Joniston also presented incentives to 17 outstanding STPM students from SMK Tun Fuad Stephens in recognition of their academic accomplishments. The programme featured a traditional costume design competition, musical performances, a local produce market, as well as information-sharing on financing opportunities available for young entrepreneurs through relevant agencies.
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Young entrepreneurs from Kiulu receive inaugural community awards
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Text Size: Joniston with others at the programme. - Pic by DJB Media KIULU: Three young individuals from Kiulu were recognised on Sunday for their outstanding contributions to tourism and agro-based entrepreneurship at the inaugural youth awards ceremony. The recipients were Juanson Moidin from Kampung Pahu for tourism, Charlie Gumbolog from Kampung Taginambur for agriculture, and Dell Darion Victor from Kampung Rugading for fisheries. Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, who is also the Kiulu assemblyman, presented the awards during the Santai Pitimungan Belia Kiulu programme held at Kampung Malanggang Lama. The event, which drew over 500 attendees, was organised by Kelab Belia Prihatin Kiulu and the Kiulu Tourism Association, with support from the Kiulu ADUN's Office. Club chairperson Elsheera Alfred Yapat said the programme aimed to empower youth to share ideas and build networks that contribute positively to their communities. Joniston said recognising youth achievements was key to motivating more young people to take initiative, particularly in tourism, agriculture, and grassroots entrepreneurship. He also proposed the launch of an Idea Pitch Mini platform to support youth-led business or community projects with potential funding and guidance. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
