Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor hopes more young people will step forward to take up leadership roles in associations and community activities to ensure continuity in leadership and community development in Sabah.
In a speech delivered by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai at the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) 32nd Anniversary Dinner and Building Fundraising event here on Friday night, Hajiji said the younger generation must be given space and opportunities to contribute their ideas, energy and expertise.
He said the State Government had always valued the role of FCAS as an important link between the Chinese community and the government since its establishment in 1994, adding that the Chinese community had made significant contributions to the state's trade, business, industry, education and tourism sectors.
In line with the Sabah Maju Jaya aspirations, Hajiji noted that the government remained committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all segments of society regardless of race, religion or background, while urging the corporate sector and community organisations to collaborate on initiatives that benefit the people.
He also congratulated FCAS President Tan Sri TC Goh and his leadership team on the association's 32nd anniversary and the official opening of Wisma FCAS in Kampung Air earlier that morning, noting that the State Government had contributed RM1 million to support the building's development.
