SIBU: Sri Minyak Group Berhad (Sri Minyak) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) here will jointly organise a colouring contest for primary school pupils in conjunction with Sarawak Day.
According to Sri Minyak general manager Amelia Tiu Siew Yian, the competition would be held at the first floor of Wisma Sri Minyak at 31, Lorong Dr Wong Soon Kai 7, on July 2 from 8.30am to 11.30am.
Speaking at a press conference held at Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek Service Centre on Monday (June 21), she said the competition would be categorised into Group A (primary one to three) and B (primary four to six).
“Participation is free and is limited to 50 persons. Each participant will receive a free gift. The deadline for registration is June 27.
“The champion, first runner-up and second runner-up of each group will be given RM100, RM80 and RM60 respectively, including a trophy, hamper and certificate.
“Two consolation winners of each group will receive RM30 and a certificate.
“For further information, contact Olivia at 017-8077366 or Apple at 013-8049393.”
Meanwhile, Sibu UOB manager Donald Fu Ping Yung said the bank would set up a booth during the event to introduce various products such as ladies account, which is the first of its kind in Malaysia that offers breast cancer coverage. “A clown will also be present to make the event more lively for the children.”
Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, who was also present, said Sibu folk were lucky because Sibu had been chosen by the Sarawak government as host for the Sarawak Day celebration for the first time.
“I also hope that there will be more private corporates emulating Sri Minyak and UOB in organising more activities.”
