KUCHING: The Sarawak Scout Movement is aiming to produce over 100 King’s Scouts every year following a strategic capacity-building initiative for its leadership.
More than 60 Scout commissioners and scouters from various districts across the state converged at the Sarawak Scout Headquarters in Jalan Batu Lintang here for the Road to King’s Scout workshop yesterday.
The one-day programme was designed to strengthen the delivery of quality scouting experiences and standardise the mentoring process for the prestigious King’s Scout Award.
Chief Scout Commissioner of Sarawak John Lim Boon Beng emphasised that the journey toward the award is a vital and enriching experience for the youth.
“The road to becoming a King’s Scout encompasses essential experiences that our young people must go through.
“Young people are our business, and we have a responsibility to provide them with meaningful scouting experiences during their five to eight years within the movement,” he said in his speech.
Lim further highlighted the badge system as a cornerstone of the movement, noting its role in offering structured challenges essential for holistic youth development.
Addressing the participants, he issued a call for greater unity and knowledge-sharing among the districts.
“You should not work in silos. What you have learned today must be shared with other leaders in your districts so that more Scouts can benefit from this workshop,” he stressed.
Lim also announced the upcoming Quality Group Award, a new programme aimed at fostering a culture of compliance and excellence within Scout troops.
He urged all units to align with this initiative to ensure Sarawak continues to excel at the national level.
During the sessions, participants were briefed on the four unique branches of the movement – Land, Air, Sea and Rovering.
With Sarawak divided into over 30 scout districts, the movement anticipates that each district can produce at least five to six King’s Scouts annually, bringing the state’s total to more than 100 recipients each year.
The workshop also served as a platform for leaders to engage with the Assistant Chief Commissioners of the Youth Programme Committee, ensuring better coordination across the state’s various sections.
