(Sri Aman, Jan 12) The Sri Aman FooChou Association held its annual members' meeting yesterday in the Dato' Dr. Ngu Piew Seng Conference Hall at the association's old premises, discussing and reviewing the activities and various issues of the past year.
During the meeting, the association's chairman,Dato' Dr. Ngu Piew Seng, expressed gratitude to everyone for their long-term support and cooperation. It is because of everyone's participation and dedication that the association can steadily develop and continue to move forward.
“Looking back over the past year, we have journeyed together through a meaningful path. With the joint efforts of all the council members, the youth section, the women's group, the seniors' group, and the members, we successfully held many activities, especially the grand 70th anniversary celebration of the Cheng Bangjiang Fuzhou Clan Association on June 29th to 30th last year.”
He stated that this grand event attracted compatriots from all over Malaysia and Brunei to gather together, demonstrating the cohesion and enthusiasm of the Fuzhou community, and witnessed the glorious history of the association's seventy years.
He thanked all the council members, the youth section, the women's group, the seniors' group, and the member friends who contributed their efforts to the celebration. It was their support and assistance that made this meaningful celebration a complete success, which is deeply engraved in the history of the association.
Dato' Dr. Ngu Piew Seng pointed out that in terms of member welfare, the association always stays true to its original intention and is dedicated to providing support and services to the compatriots.
“For example, through the education scholarship program, providing more learning opportunities for the children of members; organizing seniors' meetings to care for the well-being of the elders; providing necessary assistance to members and families in need, demonstrating the spirit of mutual assistance of the Fuzhou people; and further strengthening the connections between members through social and cultural activities to promote Fuzhou culture.”
He stated that these efforts are all inseparable from everyone's participation and support.
“Looking forward to the future, the association will continue to uphold the purpose of seeking welfare for members and contributing to society, while focusing on the sustainable development of the association, particularly in attracting the younger generation to join and inject new vitality into the association.”
He said, the Fuzhou Clan Association is not only a cultural foundation but also a common home for all compatriots. It needs to take it as its duty to pass on culture and enhance unity, jointly seeking more welfare for members.
He hopes that everyone will continue to actively participate in the association's affairs and support the various activities of the association, as we strive together towards a brighter future.
He firmly believes that as long as everyone works together with unity and a common goal, the Cheng Bangjiang Fuzhou Clan Association will surely continue to write new chapters and create further brilliance in the future years!