KL gives RM 250,000 to set up Lotud Research and Learning Centre
Tuaran: A Suang Lotud Research and Learning Centre will be set up in a private land in Pogun Lawit here, said Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau.
He said the upcoming building worth RM250,000 will be equipped with learning and teaching facilities as well as placing a Lotud Community Learning Centre (LCLC).
"The Suang Lotud Research and Learning Centre will not only be the benchmark for Tuaran but it will become the identity of multiracial Malaysians with diverse backgrounds who can live together in harmony through unity and camaraderie spirit.
"Such initiative has invaluable meaning and has its own historical value towards uplifting the cultural heritage, language and tradition of Lotud ethnic race in Sabah," he said.
Tangau, who is also the Tuaran MP, said this after handing over a contribution of Federal funds to build the Suang Lotud Research and Learning Centre, at the Tuaran District Council.
He said different views and understanding would not prevent any effort to fortify culture and races in Sabah to continue be united and live harmoniously.
Meanwhile, Suang Lotud Sabah Association President Dato's Fredie Sua said the proposal to establish the centre was made two years ago and forwarded to Tangau.
He said the Suang Lotud community is pleased with the Federal Government for channelling the funding for the cost of building the centre here which showed its concern on the need of ethnic groups in Sabah.
"This is the initiative of Tangau …and this will definitely create history to the Suang Lotud community in Sabah.
"The site for the centre was donated by Suang Lotud leader Balanting Erom and we are most grateful and thankful to him for his generosity. His sacrifice would always be remembered, including by the next generation," he said.
He said the upcoming centre also has the potential to be developed as an attraction for tourists when it is completed.
"Our vision is we want our cultural heritage, language and tradition of Dusun Lotud in Sabah known to the world," Fredie said. - Hayati Dzulkifli
Source: Daily Express
