(Miri, 21st) Sarawak Minister of Transport and President of the Miri Hakka Association, Dato Sri Lee King Sing, stated that the future development of associations must not only shoulder the mission of passing down Hakka culture, but also keep up with the times by actively embracing the wave of artificial intelligence (AI), so as to enhance organizational management and service standards.
He made these remarks while delivering a speech at the inauguration of the Miri Hakka Association’s second premises and the oath-taking ceremony for the 12th Council, Youth Group, and Women’s Section of the Sarawak Hakka Association Federation held last night.
He pointed out that the most important aspect of an association is not how much funding or property it owns, but rather having an excellent and united team that actively serves its members and society, promoting the sustainable development of the association.
“We hope that the council members do not just serve the members, but also actively give back to society. At the same time, the Hakka association shoulders the important responsibility of passing on and promoting the outstanding traditional Hakka culture, so that the flame of Hakka heritage continues to be passed down and shine brightly.”
He said that cultivating the next generation of leaders is also an important task for the association; it is essential to attract more young people to participate in association activities and provide them with platforms to learn and grow.
“Leading an association is not easy—it requires time, effort, and a sense of responsibility. More importantly, it needs a spirit of serving society and giving.”
Lee King Sing also shared his experience in rebuilding the Miri Hakka Association’s premises. He said that at the time, the old building was already very rundown, and coupled with economic downturn, but with the support of many fellow townspeople and well-meaning individuals, the reconstruction was finally completed smoothly.
“What impressed me most was that many elders sincerely supported the association. Some even wrapped stacks of cash in newspapers and delivered them in person to donate. Everyone worked together, not borrowing a single cent from the bank—relying entirely on cash donations to complete the reconstruction.”
He said this precisely reflects the Hakka spirit of unity, mutual assistance, and diligent hard work. As long as everyone is united, many goals can be achieved.
Speaking about future development, he pointed out that today’s social environment is completely different from 20 or 30 years ago. Artificial intelligence is bringing new opportunities and challenges to society.
“In the future, whether it is in healthcare, business, education, or daily life management, AI will play an increasingly important role. Therefore, associations must keep up with the times.”
He suggested that in the future, the association should organize more AI-related seminars and training courses, allowing members to learn about the application of new technologies in administration, business management, and daily life, thereby enhancing their knowledge and competitiveness.
He said that future organizational management must also become more professional, making it necessary to cultivate a younger leadership team that can leverage technology and modern management methods to promote organizational development.
In addition, he also called upon the association to pay attention to the development and welfare of elderly members by organizing health seminars, health management courses, and similar activities to help seniors master healthcare knowledge and improve their quality of life.
“With the trend of population aging intensifying, health and care will become the most important needs of the elderly, and the association should provide more attention and companionship.”
Lee King Sing also congratulated the new council, Youth Group, and Women’s Section of the Sarawak Hakka Association Federation on their successful swearing-in, and expressed gratitude to former presidents, chairmen, council members, as well as predecessors of the Women’s Section and Youth Group for their longstanding contributions to the development of the association.
At the same time, he gave special acknowledgement to former Miri Hakka Association president and current president of the Sarawak Hakka Association Federation, Kong Shan He, who attended the banquet, praising his many years of active service to the association and great contributions to the development of the Hakka cause.
Coinciding with the following day being Father’s Day, Lee King Sing also took the opportunity to extend his blessings to fathers everywhere, thanking them for their selfless contributions to families, society, and the association over the years.
Lee King Sing (8th from left, front row), guest of honor, in a group photo with the new council of the Sarawak Hakka Association Federation. From left to right, front row, starting from the 6th: Federation Honorary President Chua Ming Kin and Federation President Kong Shan He.
He pointed out that the most important aspect of an association is not how much funding or property it owns, but rather having an excellent and united team that actively serves its members and society, promoting the sustainable development of the association.
“We hope that the council members do not just serve the members, but also actively give back to society. At the same time, the Hakka association shoulders the important responsibility of passing on and promoting the outstanding traditional Hakka culture, so that the flame of Hakka heritage continues to be passed down and shine brightly.”
He said that cultivating the next generation of leaders is also an important task for the association; it is essential to attract more young people to participate in association activities and provide them with platforms to learn and grow.
“Leading an association is not easy—it requires time, effort, and a sense of responsibility. More importantly, it needs a spirit of serving society and giving.”
Lee King Sing also shared his experience in rebuilding the Miri Hakka Association’s premises. He said that at the time, the old building was already very rundown, and coupled with economic downturn, but with the support of many fellow townspeople and well-meaning individuals, the reconstruction was finally completed smoothly.
“What impressed me most was that many elders sincerely supported the association. Some even wrapped stacks of cash in newspapers and delivered them in person to donate. Everyone worked together, not borrowing a single cent from the bank—relying entirely on cash donations to complete the reconstruction.”
He said this precisely reflects the Hakka spirit of unity, mutual assistance, and diligent hard work. As long as everyone is united, many goals can be achieved.
Speaking about future development, he pointed out that today’s social environment is completely different from 20 or 30 years ago. Artificial intelligence is bringing new opportunities and challenges to society.
“In the future, whether it is in healthcare, business, education, or daily life management, AI will play an increasingly important role. Therefore, associations must keep up with the times.”
He suggested that in the future, the association should organize more AI-related seminars and training courses, allowing members to learn about the application of new technologies in administration, business management, and daily life, thereby enhancing their knowledge and competitiveness.
He said that future organizational management must also become more professional, making it necessary to cultivate a younger leadership team that can leverage technology and modern management methods to promote organizational development.
In addition, he also called upon the association to pay attention to the development and welfare of elderly members by organizing health seminars, health management courses, and similar activities to help seniors master healthcare knowledge and improve their quality of life.
“With the trend of population aging intensifying, health and care will become the most important needs of the elderly, and the association should provide more attention and companionship.”
Lee King Sing also congratulated the new council, Youth Group, and Women’s Section of the Sarawak Hakka Association Federation on their successful swearing-in, and expressed gratitude to former presidents, chairmen, council members, as well as predecessors of the Women’s Section and Youth Group for their longstanding contributions to the development of the association.
At the same time, he gave special acknowledgement to former Miri Hakka Association president and current president of the Sarawak Hakka Association Federation, Kong Shan He, who attended the banquet, praising his many years of active service to the association and great contributions to the development of the Hakka cause.
Coinciding with the following day being Father’s Day, Lee King Sing also took the opportunity to extend his blessings to fathers everywhere, thanking them for their selfless contributions to families, society, and the association over the years.
Lee King Sing (8th from left, front row), guest of honor, in a group photo with the new council of the Sarawak Hakka Association Federation. From left to right, front row, starting from the 6th: Federation Honorary President Chua Ming Kin and Federation President Kong Shan He.