There's no doubt our State Government is expected to give incentives and awards of recognitions to both Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and Jong Yee Khie, the two Sarawakian Paralympians who had brought honor and glory to Malaysia in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic.
I have mentioned this because the Federal government through the national sports incentive scheme (Shakam) is also awarding certain incentives to the two deserving athletes who made us proud at the international scene.
We are very proud that five Sarawakians were among the 22 para-athletes who were sent to represent the country in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games. Bonnie and Jong have scarified a lot to be the best which resulted in their success and achievements.
The sacrifices and achievements by our deserving athletes are often rewarded by the government. I personally think it is best to wait for the announcement from the federal side on what they will be awarded with. The State government would usually follow suit and make its announcement after that. Although the state government does not have a specific chart, based on previous experiences the incentive would be half of what is given by the federal government. However, this matter will be brought to our State cabinet first before it is announced.
Similarly, the matter on the awards of recognitions for the two athletes, it would be discussed in the State cabinet but I believe that the state government will consider awarding them with a State awards for the glory and honor they have brought to Malaysia and Sarawak. I personally support this, but at the same time I do believe that incentive is more important as it will help the athletes for the rest of their lives.
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