KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu Children’s Day 2024 celebration jointly organised by the Likas, Api-Api and Luyang Community Development Leader Unit (UPPM) at the Sabah Hakka Association hall here attracted over 1,000 people mostly students, parents and teachers.
Kota Kinabalu Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Sabintah said children are the future leaders and will lead the entire society in the future and as such the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) is keen to support programmes involving children.
His speech was read by Kota Kinabalu City Hall Deputy Director (Service and Management) Faradillah Haji Abdul Rani.
DBKK welcomes more community activities and hopes that more non-governmental organisations and associations will emulate the examples set by Api-Api, Luyang and Likas Community Development Leaders Oliver Majaham, Gee Tien Soong and Dr Chang Kee Ying in holding community programmes in the city.
The organising chairperson Yee Tsai Yiew, who is also Special Officer to the Chief Minister, said Sabah known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty, also values children as its most precious possessions.
Yiew (second left) presenting a memento to Faradillah who represents Dr Sabin.
“Children are the pillars of society and they carry our hopes and dreams. At the same time, education is not only about providing knowledge but more importantly, it is about cultivating children’s moral character,” she added.
Yiew, who is also Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Api-Api Division Information Chief stressed that the Children’s Day celebration is not just an ordinary celebration on the calendar but a deep appreciation of the commitment to the future that is displayed on the cheerful faces and limitless potential of the children.
She said that educating and caring for children is the best investment for the future, as children are the architects of tomorrow, the leaders who will guide society towards greater progress and success.
Fourteen primary schools from Kota Kinabalu took part in the event. Among the highlights were student dance and singing performances, a rapid chess competition, a Chinese chess competition and a colouring contest.
