Goh (fourth left) hands over the invitation to the FCAS 30th Anniversary Celebration, its new Central Committee swearing-in and fundraising dinner for the FCAS Building to Hajiji (fourth right), while Phoong (third right), Wong (third left), Yong (left), Fung (second right) and Ng (second left) look on.
KOTA KINABALU: The Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) President Tan Sri T C Goh expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haji Hajiji Haji Noor for agreeing to be the guest of honor at the Federation’s ‘triple joy’ occasions.
These are FCAS’ 30th anniversary celebration, its new central committee’s swearing-in ceremony and the fundraising dinner to raise fund for the acquisition of its building.
He was especially delighted that both the Chief Minister and the State Government have endorsed the Federation’s plan to acquire its own building, which is a significant project initiated by its Central Committee to commemorate its 30th anniversary.
Goh, who is also the President of the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) expressed this when leading the FCAS leadership and its anniversary celebration organising committee in paying a courtesy call to the Chief Minister at Menara Kinabalu here today.
Goh and the organising committee briefed the Chief Minister on the latest developments and plans, including the FCAS Building project, which received the Chief Minister’s personal support.
Among the leaders present at the meeting were Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, FCAS Vice President cum Organising Committee Chairwoman Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen, its other two Vice Presidents Kapitan Fung Chun Fatt and Ng Young Wah, Secretary-General Datuk Yong Soo Pin, and Treasurer-General Chen Ee Sheng.
Phoong, who is also Luyang Assemblyman, expressed his full support for FCAS’ plans and activities.
Meanwhile, Goh also extended heartfelt thanks on behalf of the FCAS to the Chief Minister and the State Government for their continuous concern and support for the Federation.
During their cordial meeting and discussion, the Chief Minister and the FCAS leadership exchanged views on various current issues, describing the current political situation in the state as stable.
The Chief Minister also thanked FCAS and the Chinese community for their consistent cooperation and support for the State Government.
In her briefing, Wong said the FCAS’ ‘triple joy’ celebrations, in conjunction with its 30th anniversary celebration, will be held at the Hakka Hall, Tanjung Lipat here on Friday (Aug 23), at 6:30 pm.
She urged leaders of the Chinese community, associations and businesses to support this grand event enthusiastically.
