Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Sungai Merah received a generous donation of 500 books today, thanks to the community outreach efforts tied to the Borneo Pickleball International Tournament (BPIT). This donation is part of the tournament’s initiative to positively impact the community beyond just sports.
The contribution is set to benefit 874 students at the school, offering them expanded access to educational materials and enhancing their learning experience.
BPIT, being the first major pickleball event in Borneo, seamlessly blended high-level sports competition with a significant community service project. The Kuching Pickleball Association, which organised the tournament, partnered with BESarawak’s Books Build Legacy programme, alongside The Hills Kuching shopping mall and local news outlet Dayak Daily, to bring this charitable project to fruition.
Amelia Roziman, CEO of BESarawak, explained that the selection of the recipient school was a collaborative effort. “We worked with the Malaysian Puppetry Association, the Lions Club of Sibu Seduan, and the Village Development and Security Committee of Batu 6-15 Jalan Oya to ensure that the books went to the community that would benefit the most,” she said.
The book donation was officially presented to the school during a ceremony attended by representatives from BESarawak, SK Ulu Sungai Merah, the Malaysian Puppetry Association, the Lions Club of Sibu Seduan, and the Village Development and Security Committee of Batu 6-15 Jalan Oya.
