(Kuching, 22nd) Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association held its 2026 Members' Annual Meeting at 2pm on June 21 (Sunday) at the association's premises, during which the 6th Council (2026-2029), 5th Youth and Women’s Committees (2026-2029) were elected, and the 2026 Excellent Academic Award was presented to members’ children. The meeting was enthusiastically attended by members, fully demonstrating the support and care of clan relatives for the association.
President Zhang Tean Pau, in his speech, thanked members for their long-term support and care toward the association. He stated that as a surname clan association, Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association shoulders the important mission of promoting kinship, uniting clan relatives, and passing on culture. The Zhang surname has a long history, with a shared ancestor, culture, and bloodline. He hopes everyone will continue the spirit of unity and mutual help, strengthen ties, and jointly maintain and develop the Zhang family.
He mentioned that in recent years, the association has actively organized various activities to promote member exchanges and heritage of Zhang culture. This year, for the first time, a "Zhang Family Archery Competition" was held. Because the Chinese character “Zhang” is composed of "bow" and "long," it is closely related to China’s traditional archery culture. Therefore, he hopes that through this activity, the younger generation can further understand the origins of the Zhang surname culture and continue its fine traditions.
He pointed out that each election is an important moment for carrying on the past and opening up the future. The emergence of the new leadership team not only symbolizes the passing on of responsibilities but also injects new vitality into the association. He hopes the new council will continue to uphold the spirit of serving members, work in unity to promote association development, and create a better future.
Zhang Tean Pau also thanked the Permanent Honorary Advisor Tan Sri Dato' Chang Sze Kuo, Permanent Honorary President Chang Hock Chin, all honorary advisors, and legal advisors for their long-term support and guidance. He also expressed gratitude to the council members for their high level of cooperation, allowing steady development of the association’s affairs.
On the day, the election of the 6th Council and the 5th Youth and Women’s Committees was successfully completed. With the support of all members, the new leadership was smoothly formed. Clan elder Zhang Tean Pau was re-elected as president, continuing to lead the association into a new stage of development.
Below is the list of the 6th Council, 5th Youth and Women’s Committees of the Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association:
Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association 6th Council (2026-2029)
Permanent Honorary Advisor: Tan Sri Dato' Chang Sze Kuo
Permanent Honorary President: Chang Hock Chin
Honorary Advisors: Hwang Chang Kim Huat, Chang Shao Hui, Chang Wei Ming, Chang Yan Shi, Chang Ming Hui, Chang Chu Sheng, Chang Guang Fu
Legal Advisors: Lawyer Chang Shou Jiang, Lawyer Chang Jian Ren, Lawyer Chang De Zhan
President: Chang Tean Pau
Deputy President: Chang Da Shi
First Vice President: Chang Zhi Yong
Second Vice President: Chang Guo Jun
Third Vice President: Chang You Sheng
Fourth Vice President: Chang Guang Hui
Secretary: Chang Li Ping Deputy Secretary: Chang Guang Liang
Treasurer: Chang Hui Ying Deputy Treasurer: Chang Heng Xing
Youth Chief: Chang Zhi Wei Deputy Youth Chief: Chang Zhuang Ren
Women Section Head: Chang Hui Jiao Deputy Women Section Head: Chang Xiao Bing
Public Relations Head: Chang Zhong Yi Deputy PR Head: Chang Nan Hua
Welfare Head: Chang Shu Han Deputy Welfare Head: Chang Xi Tao
Recreation Head: Chang Shou Rong Deputy Recreation Head: Chang Qin Hua
Cultural & Education Head: Chang You Te Deputy Culture & Education Head: Chang Ling Ling
Council Members: Chang Chun Mei, Chang You Qiang, Chang You De
Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association 5th Youth Committee (2026-2029)
Youth Chief: Chang Zhi Wei
First Deputy: Chang Zhuang Ren
Second Deputy: Chang Qin Hua
Third Deputy: Chang You Te
Secretary: Chang Guang Liang Treasurer: Chang Qi Hua
Recreation Head: Chang Feng Yun PR Head: Chang Jia Yue
Cultural & Education Head: Chang Guang Rong Welfare Head: Chang Jian Ming
Committee: Chang You Qiang, Chang Rui Yi, Chang Guang Hong, Chang Guang Yi, Chang You Cheng, Chang You Jie, Chang You Jun
Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association 5th Women’s Committee (2026-2029)
Head: Chang Hui Jiao
Deputy Head: Chang Hui Ying
Vice Head: Chang Pei Si
Secretary: Chang Xiao Bing Deputy Secretary: Chang Xi Tao
Treasurer: Chang Yue Mei Deputy Treasurer: Chang Yue Ying
Recreation Head: Chang Ling Ling Deputy Recreation Head: Chang Mei Qin
Information Head: Chang Chun Zhi Deputy Information Head: Chang Hui Yun
Welfare Head: Chang Qiao Hua
Cultural & Education Head: Chang Chun Mei
PR Head: Chang Cai Yan Deputy PR Head: Chang Xin Yi
In addition, the association also held the 2026 Academic Excellence Award Ceremony on the same day. This year, 48 members’ children received awards, which was an increase over previous years, with a total bonus exceeding RM4000. Zhang Tean Pau encouraged student awardees to cherish the honor, continue to study diligently, achieve success in the future, and become pillars of society to bring glory to the country, family, and clan.
It is worth mentioning that honorary advisor Chang Shao Hui, enthusiastic about education, made a special donation of RM5,000 as funds for the Academic Excellence Awards, encouraging members’ children to strive for academic achievements.
The list of 2026 Academic Excellence award recipients is as follows:
Primary School Category (21 persons):
Chang Yu Yan, Shen Zi En, Chang Zhi Xuan, Chang Shao En, Chang Yu En, Lai Wei Qian, Chang Shu Han, Hong Yong Jie, Lai Jun Han, Lai Ke Han, Lai Wen Jing, Chang Ming Li, Hou Yu Hong, Hou Yu Ze, Chang Yu Jing, Liu Shi Ren, Chi Tong Min, Chi Tong Le, Chang Yan Sheng, Chang You Zhen, Chang Jia Cheng
Lower Secondary Category (7 persons):
Chang Yu En, Huang Cheng Xing, Chang Wei En, Chang You Ye, Chang Yong Xin, Chang Jia En, Chang Rui Xuan
Junior Secondary Excellent Category (2 persons):
Chang Yan En, Chang Jia Cheng
Upper Secondary Category (6 persons):
Chang Jun Yu, Huang Hui Lin, Gong Yan Ren, Lai Wei Zhe, Chang You Xuan, Chang Jia Yao
Upper Secondary Excellent Category (12 persons):
Chang Jia Jing, Chang Yu Xuan, Chang Yu Yu, Huang Cheng Jun, Chang Jia Hao, Chang Jia Ying, Chen Wei Han, Chang Xiao Xuan, Chang You Cheng, Cai Kai Cheng, Chang Yu Chen, Chang Rui Ting
President Zhang Tean Pau, in his speech, thanked members for their long-term support and care toward the association. He stated that as a surname clan association, Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association shoulders the important mission of promoting kinship, uniting clan relatives, and passing on culture. The Zhang surname has a long history, with a shared ancestor, culture, and bloodline. He hopes everyone will continue the spirit of unity and mutual help, strengthen ties, and jointly maintain and develop the Zhang family.
He pointed out that each election is an important moment for carrying on the past and opening up the future. The emergence of the new leadership team not only symbolizes the passing on of responsibilities but also injects new vitality into the association. He hopes the new council will continue to uphold the spirit of serving members, work in unity to promote association development, and create a better future.
Zhang Tean Pau also thanked the Permanent Honorary Advisor Tan Sri Dato' Chang Sze Kuo, Permanent Honorary President Chang Hock Chin, all honorary advisors, and legal advisors for their long-term support and guidance. He also expressed gratitude to the council members for their high level of cooperation, allowing steady development of the association’s affairs.
On the day, the election of the 6th Council and the 5th Youth and Women’s Committees was successfully completed. With the support of all members, the new leadership was smoothly formed. Clan elder Zhang Tean Pau was re-elected as president, continuing to lead the association into a new stage of development.
Below is the list of the 6th Council, 5th Youth and Women’s Committees of the Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association:
Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association 6th Council (2026-2029)
Permanent Honorary Advisor: Tan Sri Dato' Chang Sze Kuo
Permanent Honorary President: Chang Hock Chin
Honorary Advisors: Hwang Chang Kim Huat, Chang Shao Hui, Chang Wei Ming, Chang Yan Shi, Chang Ming Hui, Chang Chu Sheng, Chang Guang Fu
Legal Advisors: Lawyer Chang Shou Jiang, Lawyer Chang Jian Ren, Lawyer Chang De Zhan
President: Chang Tean Pau
Deputy President: Chang Da Shi
First Vice President: Chang Zhi Yong
Second Vice President: Chang Guo Jun
Third Vice President: Chang You Sheng
Fourth Vice President: Chang Guang Hui
Secretary: Chang Li Ping Deputy Secretary: Chang Guang Liang
Treasurer: Chang Hui Ying Deputy Treasurer: Chang Heng Xing
Youth Chief: Chang Zhi Wei Deputy Youth Chief: Chang Zhuang Ren
Women Section Head: Chang Hui Jiao Deputy Women Section Head: Chang Xiao Bing
Public Relations Head: Chang Zhong Yi Deputy PR Head: Chang Nan Hua
Welfare Head: Chang Shu Han Deputy Welfare Head: Chang Xi Tao
Recreation Head: Chang Shou Rong Deputy Recreation Head: Chang Qin Hua
Cultural & Education Head: Chang You Te Deputy Culture & Education Head: Chang Ling Ling
Council Members: Chang Chun Mei, Chang You Qiang, Chang You De
Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association 5th Youth Committee (2026-2029)
Youth Chief: Chang Zhi Wei
First Deputy: Chang Zhuang Ren
Second Deputy: Chang Qin Hua
Third Deputy: Chang You Te
Secretary: Chang Guang Liang Treasurer: Chang Qi Hua
Recreation Head: Chang Feng Yun PR Head: Chang Jia Yue
Cultural & Education Head: Chang Guang Rong Welfare Head: Chang Jian Ming
Committee: Chang You Qiang, Chang Rui Yi, Chang Guang Hong, Chang Guang Yi, Chang You Cheng, Chang You Jie, Chang You Jun
Kuching-Sarawak Zhang Clan Association 5th Women’s Committee (2026-2029)
Head: Chang Hui Jiao
Deputy Head: Chang Hui Ying
Vice Head: Chang Pei Si
Secretary: Chang Xiao Bing Deputy Secretary: Chang Xi Tao
Treasurer: Chang Yue Mei Deputy Treasurer: Chang Yue Ying
Recreation Head: Chang Ling Ling Deputy Recreation Head: Chang Mei Qin
Information Head: Chang Chun Zhi Deputy Information Head: Chang Hui Yun
Welfare Head: Chang Qiao Hua
Cultural & Education Head: Chang Chun Mei
PR Head: Chang Cai Yan Deputy PR Head: Chang Xin Yi
In addition, the association also held the 2026 Academic Excellence Award Ceremony on the same day. This year, 48 members’ children received awards, which was an increase over previous years, with a total bonus exceeding RM4000. Zhang Tean Pau encouraged student awardees to cherish the honor, continue to study diligently, achieve success in the future, and become pillars of society to bring glory to the country, family, and clan.
It is worth mentioning that honorary advisor Chang Shao Hui, enthusiastic about education, made a special donation of RM5,000 as funds for the Academic Excellence Awards, encouraging members’ children to strive for academic achievements.
The list of 2026 Academic Excellence award recipients is as follows:
Primary School Category (21 persons):
Chang Yu Yan, Shen Zi En, Chang Zhi Xuan, Chang Shao En, Chang Yu En, Lai Wei Qian, Chang Shu Han, Hong Yong Jie, Lai Jun Han, Lai Ke Han, Lai Wen Jing, Chang Ming Li, Hou Yu Hong, Hou Yu Ze, Chang Yu Jing, Liu Shi Ren, Chi Tong Min, Chi Tong Le, Chang Yan Sheng, Chang You Zhen, Chang Jia Cheng
Lower Secondary Category (7 persons):
Chang Yu En, Huang Cheng Xing, Chang Wei En, Chang You Ye, Chang Yong Xin, Chang Jia En, Chang Rui Xuan
Junior Secondary Excellent Category (2 persons):
Chang Yan En, Chang Jia Cheng
Upper Secondary Category (6 persons):
Chang Jun Yu, Huang Hui Lin, Gong Yan Ren, Lai Wei Zhe, Chang You Xuan, Chang Jia Yao
Upper Secondary Excellent Category (12 persons):
Chang Jia Jing, Chang Yu Xuan, Chang Yu Yu, Huang Cheng Jun, Chang Jia Hao, Chang Jia Ying, Chen Wei Han, Chang Xiao Xuan, Chang You Cheng, Cai Kai Cheng, Chang Yu Chen, Chang Rui Ting
