KOTA KINABALU: Tan Sri T.C Goh, President of the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Mohd Noor, for agreeing to be the guest of honor at the federation’s ‘triple joy’ occasions i.e. its 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 while leading the FCAS leadership and the organizing committee of anniversary celebration in paying a courtesy call to the Chief Minister, at the Sabah State Administrative Centre (PPNS) here, on Wednesday. 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 Sabah Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, FCAS Vice President cum Chairman of organising committee, 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 the Luyang State Assemblyman, expressed his full support for FCAS’s series of 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 the FCAS and the Chinese community for their consistent cooperation and support for the state government.
In her briefing, Datuk Susan Wong disclosed that the FCAS’s ‘triple joy’ celebrations, in conjunction with its 30th anniversary celebration, will be held on Friday, August 23, at 6:30 PM at the Hakka Hall, in Tanjung Lipat here.
She urged leaders of the Chinese community, associations, and businesses to support this grand event enthusiastically.-pr/BNN
