Miri Early Childhood Education Association Presents Long-Term Service Awards to 9 Individuals

(Miri, 28th) Principal Sim Siew Fong, President of the Miri Early Childhood Education Association, stated that although early childhood education work is ordinary, it shoulders the important mission of shaping the future. Education is not only the transmission of knowledge but also the continuation and integration of culture.

She pointed out that early childhood educators may not have a dazzling aura, but they accompany children's growth with love and patience, and they enable children from different backgrounds to shine equally at the starting line with wisdom and perseverance, lighting up their future.

She made these remarks during her speech at the 2026 Teacher’s Day Celebration ‘Shining Night — The Starlight That Lights Up the Future’, the 2025 Teacher Long-term Service Award Presentation and the 12th Council Inauguration Ceremony held last night.

She said that childhood education not only imparts knowledge but also shapes the character and dreams of a child for life. The efforts of early educators may go unnoticed, but their significance is far-reaching.

She thanked all teachers for their perseverance and dedication, allowing education to take root and grow on this land, and paid high tribute to the recipients of the Long-term Service Awards, praising them for guarding the growth of children for decades and devoting their youth and love to the cause of education.

“You have not only shaped the future of countless children, but also wrote the most moving chapter in the history of early childhood education.”

Sim Siew Fong also congratulated the 12th Council on their official inauguration and thanked the council members for courageously taking on responsibilities and selflessly contributing. She hopes that in the future they will continue to promote the cause of early childhood education with unity and a spirit of service towards greater heights.

She pointed out that the road of education is full of challenges and pressure, but because of love in their hearts, teachers always stick to their posts. A word of encouragement or a warm hug often becomes an important force for a child to move forward in the future.

She called on her early childhood education colleagues to continue to hold fast to their original aspirations, to move forward together with mutual support and encouragement, and to let the light of early childhood educators converge like a galaxy, illuminating the educational path and the dreams of the next generation.

She ended by wishing all teachers a Happy Teacher’s Day, good health, smooth work, and wished the association prospering activities and continued glory.

Attendees included Sarawak Minister of Transport Dato Sri Dr. Lee Kim Shin, representative of Sarawak Deputy Minister of Tourism Dato Sebastian Ting Jih Chyuan, Lawyer Mr. Xie Jia Hong, Miri Mayor and Member for Pujut Constituency Ms. Yii Xiao Shuan’s representative and Miri City Councillor Mr. Fan Hong Xiang, as well as Miri Early Childhood Education Association founders Principal Chan Sin Ling and Principal Chai Soo Chiau, among others.