KAPIT: Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat recently graced the “Harmonious Foochow Night and Office Bearers Installation Banquet” held at the Civic Centre here.
The function organised by Kapit Foochow Association featured the installation of its new committee members from the main body, youth’s wing, women’s wing and veteran section.
In his speech, Jamit said he believed Kapit Foochow Association, which had existed for 90 years was one of the oldest Chinese associations in the Kapit district.
“As a well-established association, I hope you could rise up to shoulder the responsibility of raising the social-economic status of members and Kapit community in general. Let you be the community champion and advocate for businesses. You also need to leverage on the talents and resources of member businesses to improve the economic opportunities for all,” he said.
Congratulating the new committee members, Jamit added, “I am very happy to note the smooth transaction of powers from the elder leaders to the younger ones. I believe the elders have served the association over the years and now the burden falls on the shoulders of the younger generation.”
He also advised the committee members of the association to continue working together with other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the town to complement the efforts of the government to provide social and community services to the people of Kapit.
“Please work closely together with the various government agencies and the ruling party-political leaders under the leadership of our Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to provide inputs, constructive ideas and suggestions to bring further development to Kapit.”
At the function, Jamit announced a government grant of RM5,000 for the association main body, youth’s wing, women’s wing and veteran section for their activities.
Meanwhile, new chairman of the association Kapitan Yiap Yii Hoo thanked the members for giving him the support and trust to lead the association for the 2019-2020 term.
He appealed to the committee members to work closely with him to bring the association to greater heights.
He was proud that Kapit Foochow Association now has more than 500 members.
