(Bandar Seri Begawan, 4th) Sun Tean, President of Brunei Chinese Literary and Arts Association, officially announced today that, in accordance with Article 25, Clause 1 of the Association’s Constitution, the results of the 12th Committee election are invalid and a re-election will be held on another date to safeguard the legitimacy and credibility of the Association's operations.
Sun Tean pointed out that the Association convened its members’ meeting as usual on February 8 this year and held the committee re-election, with the original intention of electing the new committee through a democratic process to continue the organization's development. However, upon further review and examination after the meeting, it was discovered that a constitution version not formally approved by the government was mistakenly used during the re-election process. This procedural flaw seriously affected the fairness and impartiality of the election.
He stated that the Association has always upheld the principle of running affairs according to the law and prioritizing institutional governance. The Constitution serves as the fundamental basis for the operation of the association. All matters involving organizational structure and election procedures must be strictly implemented in accordance with the constitution approved by the government. The deviation occurred due to administrative oversight, for which the committee deeply regrets, but still must, with responsibility and accountability, make a corrective decision in accordance with the law.
Sun Tean emphasized that the announcement of the election invalidity is not meant to deny the enthusiasm and efforts of the members, but rather to ensure organizational integrity and institutional rigor. Only by completing the re-election within a legal and compliant framework can the true spirit of democracy be realized, the foundation of trust between members be strengthened, and a solid base be laid for the future development of the association.
As for the date and related arrangements for the re-election, the committee will convene a meeting to formulate specific plans and, according to procedures, notify all members. He called on members to remain rational and understanding, to cherish the cultural platform that the Association has built over the years, to put the bigger picture first, and to jointly safeguard the development and reputation of Chinese literature and art in Brunei.
The Association stated that it will take this incident as a lesson, further strengthen its internal administrative procedures, ensure that future operations are even more rigorous and transparent, and continue contributing to the promotion of Chinese culture and art exchanges.
He stated that the Association has always upheld the principle of running affairs according to the law and prioritizing institutional governance. The Constitution serves as the fundamental basis for the operation of the association. All matters involving organizational structure and election procedures must be strictly implemented in accordance with the constitution approved by the government. The deviation occurred due to administrative oversight, for which the committee deeply regrets, but still must, with responsibility and accountability, make a corrective decision in accordance with the law.
Sun Tean emphasized that the announcement of the election invalidity is not meant to deny the enthusiasm and efforts of the members, but rather to ensure organizational integrity and institutional rigor. Only by completing the re-election within a legal and compliant framework can the true spirit of democracy be realized, the foundation of trust between members be strengthened, and a solid base be laid for the future development of the association.
As for the date and related arrangements for the re-election, the committee will convene a meeting to formulate specific plans and, according to procedures, notify all members. He called on members to remain rational and understanding, to cherish the cultural platform that the Association has built over the years, to put the bigger picture first, and to jointly safeguard the development and reputation of Chinese literature and art in Brunei.
The Association stated that it will take this incident as a lesson, further strengthen its internal administrative procedures, ensure that future operations are even more rigorous and transparent, and continue contributing to the promotion of Chinese culture and art exchanges.