Minister assures funding for research

February 17, 2019

Abdul Karim gets ready to sign the exhibition poster during the launch, witnessed by Chung (front, left), Mohd (second right) and Mohamad Faizuan (right).

KUCHING: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah assures all that he would continue to provide funding for the research works on and preservation of traditional arts and culture for as long as he is still the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Youth and Sports.

He said that by doing so, the arts and culture could be preserved and passed on to the younger generation.

He said the common feature of these arts and culture being practised in villages, have resulted in city youngsters not knowing their existence.

Requests for funds for those involved in arts and culture welcome – Abdul Karim

February 16, 2019

Abdul Karim signing the exhibition poster at the event witnessed by Chung (second left, in red) and others.

KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is committed to providing funding to institutions of higher learning for the purpose of research for arts and culture in the state.

He said he will continue to do so as long as he’s still holding the portfolio.

“I welcome institutions of higher learning to come to my office with their working papers and apply for funding if they’re doing research.

80 varsity students from seven nations in ‘Night in the Museum’ event

February 9, 2019

Abdul Karim (second right) gets ready to cut the ribbon to launch the programme. Also seen from left are Hii, Fasihuddin and Suria.

KUCHING: About 80 university students from Thailand, Indonesia, Yemen, Laos, Brunei, Pakistan and host Malaysia are taking part in the ‘Night in the Museum’ programme here yesterday and today (Feb 9).

The programme organised by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Faculty of Language and Communication entails the students spending two nights at Sarawak Museum and participating in a treasure hunt.

Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah when launching the programme yesterday at the compound of the Sarawak Museum said it was a good idea to hold the programme to foster friendship among the students from the various universities.

Pertandingan tarian citrawarna membuka tirai ConFest Unimas 2018

October 28, 2018

Persembahan kumpulan yang menyertai pertandingan citrawarna sempena pembukaan ConFest Unimas 2018 di Dataran Canselori, Kampus Unimas.

KOTA SAMARAHAN, Okt 28: Festival Konvokesyen Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (ConFest Unimas) 2018 sempena majlis konvokesyen universiti itu yang ke-22 telah membuka tirainya dengan pertandingan tarian citrawarna di Dataran Canselori, Kampus Unimas, di sini, semalam.

ConFest Unimas 2018 dan pertandingan citrawarna tersebut telah dirasmikan Menteri Pelancongan, Kesenian, Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah dan disaksikan Naib Canselor Unimas, Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi dan Pengerusi Lembaga Pengarah Unimas, Tan Sri Datuk Sri Panglima Sulong Matjeraie.

Sebanyak 18 kumpulan tarian menyertai pertandingan citrawarna itu iaitu kumpulan Kolej Rafflesia, Kolej Dahlia, Kolej Kenanga, Kolej Bunga Raya, Kolej Kasturi, Kolej Tun Ahmad Zaidi, Kolej Sakura, Kolej Allamanda, Kolej Cempaka, Kolej Seroja, Universiti Teknologi Mara Kota Samarahan, Universitas Tanjung Pura, SMK Kota Samarahan, SMK Tun Abdul Razak, SMK Wira Penrissen, SMK Muara Tuang, SMK Hajah Laila Taib dan Petra Dancers.

Unimas inks MoA with Eye Specialist Centre Kuching

April 21, 2016

Kadim (third from left) exchanges the signed MoA with Dr Kong. Abdul Karim is third from right, back row. 

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Eye Specialist Centre (ESC) Kuching yesterday to bring enhanced eye or ophthalmology services to the state.

The MoA was signed by Unimas vice chancellor Prof Dato Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi while ESC was represented by its medical director Dr Dennis Kong and director Dr Tiong Tung Hui.

BN candidate for Asajaya Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah witnessed the signing.

Kadim said the collaboration marked another milestone for Unimas, especially its Medicine and Health Science Faculty.

“The enhanced service in the important sub-specialties of complex glucoma and vitreo-retinal/retina surgery services will complement existing ophthalmology services in the state,” he said.

Kadim added the collaboration would provide a good platform for research and training to benefit students, lecturers, medical practitioners and the community, in general.

“All these efforts are vital towards contributing to the advancement of the standard and quality of eye care, through new discoveries, innovation of new treatments and surgical techniques.”

Pembangunan perlu masa untuk direalisasi -Karim

April 11, 2015

ORANG PENTING: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah dan para peserta Program BRIM Unimas menuding jari kearah Prof Madya Dr. Rusli Ahmad.

Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah disambut
oleh penduduk kampung sebaik saja tiba
diperkarangan Dewan Masyarakat Kampung
Sungai Mata.

ASAJAYA: Pembangunan tidak akan datang secara mendadak kerana ia memerlukan masa untuk perancangan dan sumber kewangan.

Ketua Cawangan PBB Asajaya Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah berkata memang sudah menjadi satu lumrah untuk melihat banyak permintaan keatas pembangunan disuatu tempat.

Walau bagaimanapun, ujar beliau, pembangunan tidak dilaksanakan sekaligus tetapi secara berperingkat-peringkat bergantung kepada banyak faktor termasuk kewangan.

Datuk Karim Rahman Hamzah memberi ucapan.

Abdul Karim berkata sedemikian ketika merasmikan Majlis Penutupan Program Bakti Rakan Integriti Mahasiswa (BRIM) Unimas di Dewan Masyarakat Kampung Sungai Mata disini pagi tadi.

Menyentuh tentang progam BRIM, Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah berkata ia adalah satu program yang amat baik kerana ia memberi peluang kepada ramai pelajar dari luar Sarawak untuk merasai suasana kehidupan di luar bandar.

Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
menyampaikan sumbangan RIM.

Beliau selanjutnya berkata walaupun program tersebut diadakan dalam jangkamasa yang singkat, beliau percaya pengalaman diperolehi oleh para pelajar universiti akan memberi kesan kepada mereka sehingga ke akhir hayat mereka.

Abdul Karim kemudiannya menyeru para pelajar universiti agar meneruskan pembabitan mereka dalam aktiviti kemasyarakat selepas mereka menamatkan pengajian mereka kelak.

‘Don’t be alarmed over Unimas-UEC issue’

November 8, 2015 

SIBU: Assistant Minister of Youth Development Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is calling for calm amidst the dissatisfaction that arises following the announcement by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) that it will not recognise Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) as among its entry qualifications.

He assured all that there would be a positive outcome later but it would take time and discussions for the matter which was under federal jurisdiction.

“Do not be alarmed. The state government and our Chief Minister (Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem) had only announced the state’s recognition of UEC.

“(However) education education matters and policies are decided by Putrajaya. As such, Unimas being a public university is guided by the Higher Institution Ministry when it comes to enrolment.

“I believe adjustments would be made pursuant to our state government’s recognition of UEC — if not for all public universities (in Malaysia), it could be for public universities in Sarawak.

“This would take a little bit of time and discussion,” he told thesundaypost yesterday.

Abdul Karim added that if the discussions were held between the state and federal governments, with both being held by Barisan Nasional (BN), the possibility of it (recognition of UEC by public universities) coming to a ‘happy ending’ would be much higher.

Semarakkan lagi program kemasyarakatan - Abdul Karim

Oktober 10, 2015

ALBUM: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah bergambar bersama peserta program Tour To Village

Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah memberi
ucapan 

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Menteri Muda Pembangunan Belia (Bandar) Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah menggesa universiti-universiti tempatan memperbanyakkan lagi aktiviti-aktiviti kemasyarakatan membabitkan kampung-kampung di kawasan Asajaya.

Abdul Karim, ketika merasmikan Program "Tour to Village" di SK Kampung Baru pagi tadi di Kampung Baru, berkata program kemasyarakatan adalah penting kerana ia mampu memberi anjakan minda kepada semua pihak yang terbabit.

"Apabila kita datang dari jauh, kita boleh belajar banyak perkara ... tentang masyarakat luarbandar ... dan apa yang dialami akan sedikit sebanyak akan mengubah kehidupan kita selepas tamat pengajian di universiti," kata beliau.

Program tersebut dianjurkan oleh Exco Sukan dan Rekreasi Kolej Cempaka dengan kerjasama JPK Kolej Cempaka, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak sempena PRA Cempaka Festival 2015.

Beliau selanjutnya berkata kehidupan bukan berkisar tentang sijil-sijil yang diperolehi daripada institusi pengajian.

Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah menyampaikan
sumbangan kepada seorang wakil keluarga yang
kurang berkemampuan

"Ada banyak perkara yang patut dipelajari ... untuk berjaya dalam kehidupan.

"Walaupun kita berupaya untuk mendapat Kepujian Kelas Satu dalam pengajian kita tetapi sekiranya kita tidak mempunyai sikap untuk memberi semula kepada masyarakat, sijil-sijil yang terperolehi menjadi tidak membawa sebarang makna," ujar beliau lagi.

Abdul Karim menambah mempelajari kehidupan melalui interaksi dengan masyarakat adalah satu proses pembelajaran sepanjang hayat.

Samarahan Municipal Council by next year?

December 21, 2014

KUCHING: Samarahan District Council (SDC) could be upgraded to Samarahan Municipal Council buy next year in line with its status as the faster growing township in Sarawak.

Assistant Minister of Housing, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah revealed this during the 30th Anniversary Appreciation Dinner of Samarahan District Council at Imperial Hotel here on Friday night.

"The State Government has already approved the upgrading of SDC. SDC is supposed to change to Samarahan Municipal Council this year," he added.

Karim, who is also the Assistant Minister of Youth Development and Asajaya State Assemblyman, said the District Council needed to be upgraded as Samarahan developing fast.

However, money was needed from the Federal government for the upgrading./

"I hope and believe that by next year, SDC will be able to change its name to Samarahan Municipal Council."

Karim said that currently, SDC had 60 Councillors.

Pembelajaran bahasa seiring dengan perkembangan ekonomi dunia: Karim

October 29, 2014

KUCHING: Dalam konteks perkembangan ilmu secara global, pembelajaran bahasa bukan sahaja terhad untuk pengajaran bahasa kebangsaan dan bahasa Inggeris semata-mata sebaliknya seiring dengan perkembangan ekonomi dunia.

Menteri Muda Pembangunan Belia (Bandar) Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah berkata, pembelajaran bahasa asing seperti Korea, Jepun, Arab, Perancis, Mandarin dan Sepanyol turut mengambil peranan penting dalam pembelajaran bahasa di sekolah dan institusi pengajian tinggi.

Justeru, bagi mencapai matlamat itu guru bahasa, penyelidik serta ahli akademik perlu menjadi tunjang dalam memastikan generasi muda hari ini sentiasa mencintai bahasa.

“Tugas seorang pendidik bahasa tidak terkecuali daripada cabaran dan selaras dengan perkembangan global serta dunia tanpa sempadan mereka juga perlu bergerak seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi dan ICT,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian semasa berucap pada Majlis Perasmian Persidangan Antarabangsa Pengajian Bahasa (iCLS) 2014 di Hotel Riverside Majestic di sini, semalam.

Tambahnya, walaupun bahasa Melayu dan Inggeris sangat penting, seperti tempat lain di dunia ini, kerajaan tidak pernah mengabaikan dialek lain kerana ia adalah sama penting dan perlu dipelihara.

Oleh itu dalam konteks Sarawak jelasnya, kerajaan sedar masih terdapat sekolah-sekolah yang terletak di kawasan pedalaman, mempunyai cabaran daripada aspek kemudahan.

Find ways to ensure enjoyment, love of learning — Abd Karim

October 29, 2014

KUCHING: Educators, researchers and academics need to be innovators and engineers of best practices to ensure that the younger generation love and enjoy their journey of learning.

Abdul Karim (centre) receives a gift from Unimas board of directors chairman Datu Dr Hatta Solhi. Also seen is Kadim.

Assistant Minister of Youth Development Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed out that teaching should not only be learning-centred but also learner-centred.

“As educators in challenging times, you need to acknowledge that students are becoming meaning-makers who possess different personal experiences, backgrounds and expectations. When they are acknowledged as such and realise that their experiences matter, learning will be fun and meaningful,” he said prior to launching the International Conference on Language Studies 2014: Best Practices in Teaching and Learning yesterday.

“Malaysia prides itself in being multilingual. While Malay and English languages are very important, our government firmly believes that other languages and dialects are equally important and need to be taught in schools.”

Abdul Karim said the government is aware of the challenges face by schools in the interior.

“However, given the importance of literacy and language to every child, we need strong willpower from all concerned practitioners to pull together existing resources and knowledge to meet this challenge.

“I hope papers presented at this conference will inspire all to nurture new ideas into actionable outcomes with results to benefit learners worldwide.

Keselamatan Karnival Belia dijamin

October 4, 2014

KUCHING: Anggota polis akan ditempatkan di sekitar Padang Merdeka sepanjang Program Karnival Belia ‘You Are The 1’ 2014 sebagai jaminan keselamatan kepada para pengunjung khasnya golongan belia.

Perkara itu ditegaskan Menteri Muda Pembangunan Belia, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah yang meminta agar anggota pasukan keselamatan itu tidak mengenakan pakaian seragam sewaktu menjalankan tugas mereka pada program itu kelak.

“Saya sendiri telah memberitahu mereka (pihak polis) bahawa saya tidak mahu melihat ramai dalam kala-ngannya mereka memakai baju seragam polis kerana ia akan menimbulkan rasa kurang senang kepada para pelawat.

“Lebih baik sekiranya mereka bergaul dengan orang ramai dan tidak perlu risau dengan keselamatan sewaktu berada di sana.

“Apatah lagi, sekiranya terdapat muzik, kita tidak boleh menghentikan golo-ngan belia daripada menjadi diri mereka sendiri. Mereka boleh menari,” ujarnya pada sidang media program berkenaan di pejabatnya, semalam.

Beliau berkata, tiada sebarang sekatan jalan raya dilakukan pada hari ber-kenaan, namun kemungkinan beberapa jalan akan ditutup sementara untuk memberi laluan bagi kedatangan tetamu kehormat negeri.

Majlis pembukaan program itu akan dirasmikan oleh Abdul Karim yang akan diiringi konvoi 100 kereta dan motosikal berkuasa besar dan persembahan daripada pemuzik Kementerian Pembangunan Sosial (KPS) dan ‘buskers.’

Sarawak ready to shatter world retro walk record

October 4, 2014

KUCHING: Sarawak is confident of smashing the Guinness World Record for the largest number of retro walk participants, which is currently held by Germany with 1,507 participants.

Assistant Minister of Youth Development (Urban Areas) Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the response to the retro walk to be held in conjunction with the Youth Carnival 2014 has been overwhelming.

“Thus far, we have over 2,000 on record for the retro walk on Oct 11 and we hope to see the record being broken by Malaysia, particularly by Sarawakians,” he told a news conference yesterday.

The Guinness World Record was previously held by China with 1,039 participants.

On Oct 11, more than 2,000 youths and individuals of all ages are expected to gather at Grand Margherita Hotel at 7.30am for the 1km retro walk.

Assistant Minister of Tourism Datuk Talib Zulpilip is scheduled to launch the event.

Karim said the retro walk would be one of the major events for the week-long carnival themed ‘You Are The 1’ to take place at Padang Merdeka from Monday to the following Sunday (Oct 6-12).

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Galeri: Karim presents Gold Award

August 14, 2014

Datuk Abd Karim Rahman Hamzah presents a gold award to Chuah Kee Man while Unimas vice-chancellor Professor Dato’ Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi (right) looks on.

Karim harap UNIMAS jadi perintis termaju melalui kajian dan penyelidikan

August 14, 2014

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Seramai lapan penerima Anugerah Emas menerima pengiktirafan selepas dinobatkan sebagai pemenang menerusi Ekspo Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan (R&D) Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) 2014.

Ekspo dua hari yang berakhir semalam itu disertai 61 disiplin penyelidikan yang merangkumi bidang Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, Teknologi Kejuruteraan, Sains Tulen serta Komputer dan Teknologi Maklumat.

Majlis penangguhan ekspo tersebut disempurnakan Menteri Muda Pembangunan Belia Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

Menurutnya, penganjuran ekspo seumpama itu amat disambut baik sebagai platform untuk warga penyelidik serta mahasiswa UNIMAS mencipta produk yang dapat dikomersialkan di pasaran semasa.

“Menerusi penganjuran ekspo seperti ini, ia dapat menjadi pemangkin serta suntikan kepada budaya persaingan di kalangan penyelidik untuk menghasilkan produk terbaik yang dapat dimajukan sebagai produk komersial.

“Pada masa sama, ia juga diharap dapat menjadi laluan untuk berkongsi idea dan pendapat mengenai hasil penyelidikan sekali gus menjadikan UNIMAS sebagai perintis termaju menerusi bidang kajian dan penyelidikan,” katanya.

Selain itu, beliau yang juga Menteri Muda Perumahan mengakui, dengan adanya produk penyelidikan yang bertaraf antarabangsa, UNIMAS dapat membantu dalam pembangunan serta kemajuan negeri secara khususnya.

 

More astronomy-related activities needed - Karim

May 26, 2013

KUCHING: Programmes and activities related to astronomy will continue to spark enthusiasm among young people, said Assistant Minister of Youth Development, Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

He pointed out advanced countries like the United States of America had capitalised on their space exploration and astronomical knowledge to develop many products such as the GPS system, satellite photography, non-stick pan and many other items for the benefit of the people. 

“As such, being advanced in the field is beneficial,” he said at the closing ceremony of the state-level AstroKuiz, a quiz competition on astronomical knowledge at Planetarium Sultan Iskandar here yesterday. 

“Astronomy should be encouraged in Malaysia and more youths in Sarawak should be encouraged to cultivate a strong interest in the subject,” he added.

Karim congratulated the planetarium and the Sarawak Astronomy Association for staging the inaugural quiz competition, saying more such events should be organised from time to time and more schools should conduct similar programmes to enhance interest in the field. 

The quiz competition was held in conjunction with the state’s 50th anniversary celebration of independence within Malaysia.

It was held in two stages in four zones. Zone 1 made up of Kuching and Samarahan for company, Zone 2 Sri Aman, Betong and Sarikei, Zone 3 Sibu, Kapit and Mukah while Zone 4 had Bintulu, Miri and Limbang for company.

Belia harus peka dengan peluang disekililing mereka -Karim

26 February 2013

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Pelbagai bantuan yang diberikan kepada pelajar di peringkat rendah, menengah mahupun universiti di mana ianya sebagai satu inisiatif kerajaan membantu para pelajar untuk meringankan beban mereka. Baucar Buku 1 Malaysia merupakan bantuan yang diberikan kepada pelajar universiti termasuklah Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) bagi menampung perbelanjaan bertujuan akademik iaitu sebanyak RM250 setiap seorang.

Satu Majlis Simbolik Penyerahan Baucar Buku 1 Malaysia (BB1M) telah diadakan di Dewan Serbaguna, Student Pavillion yang telah dirasmikan oleh YB Tuan Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah iaitu Menteri Muda Perumahan dan Menteri Muda Pembangunan Belia Sarawak. Turut hadir dalam majlis itu adalah Naib Canselor Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Ab Hamid, Prof Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman selaku Timbalan Naib Canselor UNIMAS, Timbalan Naib Canselor Penyelidikan dan Inovasi, UNIMAS iaitu Prof Dr Peter Songan, Dekan-dekan, Pegawai-Pegawai UNIMAS, Yang Di-Pertua Universiti Malaysia Sarawak serta wakil Yang Di-Pertua Universiti Malaysia Kelantan.

Antara hadirin yang hadir.

Make full use of govt aid, students told

February 22, 2013

KUCHING: Students must make full use of government assistances that have been granted to them, said Assistant Minister of Youth Development Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

“With the various forms of assistance and initiatives introduced by the government, there are some people who have become lazy and dependent on the financial assistance and they start to take things for granted.

“However, we should not forget the government’s effort in improving the lives of the people and thus we should make full use of the aid received to improve ourselves,” he said.

Karim was speaking at the ceremony to hand over 1Malaysia Book Vouchers (BB1M) for students of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) at the university’s Student Pavilion here yesterday, where ten students received their vouchers in the symbolic event which was also attended by Unimas vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Hamid yesterday.

“Assistance such as BB1M has been designed to help ease students’ expenditures on books. With that taken care of, use your time wisely while studying at Unimas and strive towards achieving academic excellence to fulfil your parents’ hope and become contributing members of the society,” he advised.

In his speech, Karim also announced a donation of RM10,000 to Unimas Students Representative Council to assist them in the organising of activities and programmes.

Meanwhile, Khairuddin said that more than 13,000 students from the university are expected to receive the BB1M vouchers today, which is estimated to be worth more than RM3.25 million.

BB1M ke peransang nembiak universiti nyulut dalam pelajar: Karim

February 22, 2013

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sepenyampau 13,000 iku nembiak Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) deka nerima Baucer Bup 1Malaysia (BB1M) ti diagih enggau tuju meransang nembiak universiti nyulut dalam pengawa pelajar.

Menteri Muda Pengawa Berumah Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah madahka bantu nya disedia perintah ngambika tau ngelempungka belanja sida (nembiak universiti) bebelika bup.

Ku iya, perintah semampai meratika pemerat pengawa pelajar nembiak di universiti ke alai bantu BB1M tau bendar meransang sida iya teulihka pemujur.

“Mayuh macham bantu udah disediaka perintah ungkup pemaik enggau pengelantang rayat.

BB1M diagihka ngagai semua nembiak universiti ngambika ulih meransang sida nyadi mensia ti beguna jemah.

“Ba taun ke udah (2012), bantu BB1M tu keterubah iya disadung lalu dilanjarka ngagai taun 2013 sebaka enggau program bantu rayat ke bukai,”ku iya.

Iya mansutka jaku tu ba pengerami ‘simbolik’ nyerahka BB1M ngagai 10 iku pengari nembiak UNIMAS ti diatur di Student Pavillion kemari.

3,000 pelajar UNIMAS terima BB1M

February 22, 2013

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Lebih 13,000 pelajar Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) akan menerima Baucar Buku 1Malaysia (BB1M) yang bakal diagihkan mulai hari ini (22 Februari) dengan nilai keseluruhan lebih RM3.25 juta. 

Simbolik penyerahan BB1M dilakukan oleh Menteri Muda Pembangunan Belia Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pada majlis yang berlangsung di Dewan Serba Guna Student Pavilion, UNIMAS di sini semalam.

Pemberian BB1M bernilai RM250 setiap pelajar ini bukan sahaja bertujuan meringankan beban perbelanjaan pembelian buku pengajian malah ia diharap dapat memupuk minat membaca di kalangan rakyat khasnya pelajar di negara ini.

Terdahulu dalam ucapannya, Karim yang juga Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Asajaya berkata pemberian BB1M dan pelbagai bentuk bantuan oleh kerajaan adalah sebagai tanda keprihatinan kerajaan terhadap kesukaran rakyat.

Bagaimanapun katanya, rakyat tidak boleh bergantung sepenuhnya kepada bantuan-bantuan seumpama ini sebaliknya sedaya upaya berusaha memperbaiki dan memajukan diri sendiri dengan bantuan yang diberikan.

“Terdapat banyak bantuan yang diberikan kerajaan, antaranya Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M), Bantuan Lesen 1Malaysia (BL1M) termasuk Bantuan Awal Persekolahan RM100 untuk anak-anak sekolah di peringkat sekolah rendah.

“Tetapi ingin saya tegaskan di sini bahawa saya tidak mahu rakyat bergantung sepenuhnya kepada bantuan-bantuan yang diberikan kerajaan ini tanpa usaha untuk memajukan diri sendiri,” katanya.