Goh (middle) and Wong (left) briefing Jauteh.
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Police has promised to provide full cooperation and support, to ensure public safety and smooth organising of the 9th International Dragon Boat Race that is being organised by The Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS), said its President Tan Sri T C Goh.
He expressed gratitude to Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun for his commitment to fully support this annual event, including sending teams and athletes from the Sabah Police force to participate in the dragon boat race and the Dragon Boat Sunset Run event.
Goh, who is also the President of the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) said this in a statement, after leading the FCAS delegation in paying a courtesy call to Dikun, at the Sabah Police Headquarters in Kepayan here, yesterday. Also in attendance were FCAS Deputy President cum Organising Chairperson of the event, Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen, its Vice Presidents Kapitan Lim Vun Chan, Ng Young Wah, David Chan, Chang Jeng Yung and Shirley Wong, as well as Central Committee members Tan Guan Hock, Philip Chang and Raymond Goh. During the occasion, Goh and Wong also briefed and discussed with Dikun on the preparation of the event, besides having a pleasant and friendly exchange.
Goh also sought support and assistance from the police, to obtain a series of permits for hosting the dragon boat race events, and full cooperation during the event period.
In response, Jauteh gladly promised that the police would continue to provide support and cooperation for FCAS’s annual international dragon boat race, especially in maintaining security and safety, throughout the event.
He said that in addition, the Sabah Police would also send its dragon boat teams and athletes to participate in the dragon boat race and the Sunset Run, to show its full support for the events.
Meanwhile, Wong informed Jauteh that the 9th FCAS International Dragon Boat Race 2024 will have the Sabah Head of State Tun Juhar Mahiruddin as the guest of honor, with special guests including Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, the Chinese Consul General in Kota Kinabalu Huang Shifang and State Cabinet ministers.
She added that, with an expected attendance of over 10,000 participants and tourists, FCAS is applying for event permits, security measures, and traffic control to ensure the event proceeds smoothly.
She said that for details on the 3rd FCAS Youth 7km Dragon Boat Sunset Run, the public may call: +60 11 1882 0133, +60 19 533 9669, or get the latest information through the official Facebook page: fcas_youth.
