KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has urged members of Junior Chamber International (JCI) to enhance diversity by involving more non-Chinese individuals.
“I believe Kuching, Sarawak per se, we have a lot of local talents. That is what we want to show people how Sarawakians are like.
“Gone are the days you can do (things) on your own, I also want to see more non-Chinese,” he said in his address during the 2024 JCI Malaysia TOYM Award press conference here today (Mar 22).
Wee hoped that through the inclusion of the many races in Sarawak, JCI could potentially spread all over Sarawak.
“Get them in, nominate them. Put JCI chapters – Kuching, Damai and so on.
“So, get those people, don’t need to be well off, but those that contribute a lot, that you think that touches a lot of people’s hearts, put them up.”
He urged JCI to continue helping the community, stressing that it is a collective effort to inspire change.
“Once you’re in the position to help, please do so, a loving society needs everyone’s effort. It doesn’t just need the city’s mayor, it needs all of us.”
The 2024 JCI Malaysia Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians (TOYM) awards press conference, is a collaboration with JCI Entrepreneur and JCI Damai.
Organising chairman Melvin Chan said TOYM serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration, shining a light on young individuals whose remarkable contributions and achievements have significantly impacted their fields and communities.
“By recognising these inspiring leaders, we hope to motivate all Malaysian youths to reach new heights and make meaningful contributions to society.
“JCI TOYM awards have served as a beacon of recognition, shining a spotlight on exceptional young Malaysians who have made indelible marks in their respective field.”
The prestigious 2024 JCI Malaysia Ten Outstanding Malaysians (TOYM) award ceremony commences on Sept 21 in Kuala Lumpur.
Also present at the press conference were JCI TOYM nomination director Camillia Siaw, 2024 JCI Damai local president Roy Tiong, 2024 JCI TOYM press conference Kuching edition organising chairman Kelby Than, and movie director Bjarne Wong, also the guest speaker.
