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Junior Chamber International Kota Kinabalu

For more information : www.jcikk.org

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 03/2016 Junior Chamber International Kota Kinabalu

The JCI Creed We Believe: That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise That government should be of laws rather than of men That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality And that service to humanity is the best work of life The JCI Mission To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

The JCI Vision To be the leading global network of young active citizens.

Editor’s Message Welcome members to the 3rd issue of our 2016 Newsletter.

I joined JCI KK in August 2015 and was appointed as Commission Director in 2016. In this short period of time, my involvement in the chapter has been mainly to attend meetings, doing courtesy visits, events and doing projects. It reminds me of my time when I was in university though it does feel very different!

Every day is a challenge for all of us; each and every one of us has to juggle between family, friends, classes and career. So why do I burden myself with this organisation?

I found that through joining this organisation, I am able to see the other side of the community besides my family and work. Through the involvement with this NGO, I am able to have a different perspective of government bodies and its functions. Besides that, members from different professional backgrounds do share their experiences and ideas.

I learnt how to interact with people with different opinions, different personalities and attitudes.

Sometimes you might not like it, but you will learn to accept the indifference and overcome it.

This has been a great learning platform for me personally. I am thankful to have this opportunity to know these people who are now my good friends; you know who you are so, kudos to all the awesome people.

If you feel that lack of time is holding you back, try to strategise your time management. If you can manage your time well, you are able to do anything.

Lastly, I would like to share a quote to all the readers - ”[i]t is important to know that while juggling rubber balls and glass balls. The former may bounce back when you miss, but the glass ball will break when you let them go, so prioritize – Nita Ambani”.

Signing off!

Victoria Su Commission Director (Public Relations)

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JCI Malaysia Current Facts Membership There are 2048 members from 56 local organizations affiliated to JCI Malaysia, from Peninsular North, Peninsular CentralSouth, Sabah and Sarawak. • JCI membership is open to all races and religions.

2016 JCI WORLD PRESIDENT Paschal Dike, JCI Nigeria 2016 JCI EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AREA B ASIA PACIFIC Jennifer Gracey, JCI USA 2016 JCI VICE PRESIDENT ASSIGNED TO MALAYSIA Marc Brian Lim, JCI Philippines 2016 JCI Malaysia National President Dato’ Terry Ong, JCI Entrepreneur Metropolitan (Penang) 2016 JCI MALAYSIA NATIONAL PRESIDENT THEME G.P.S.: Growth | Positive Impact | Sustainability 2016 JCI TEN OUTSTANDING YOUNG MALAYSIAN AWARDS (TOYM) Date: TBA. Host: JCI Mandarin Sibu 2016 JCI CREATIVE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS (CYEA) Date: TBA. Host: JCI Petaling Jaya JCI Malaysia National Events 2016 JCI MALAYSIA ACADEMY 26-28 August 2016. Host: JCI Ipoh 2016 41st JCI MALAYSIA ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION (ANC) 15-18 October 2016. Host: JCI United Penang 2016 ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE (ASPAC) 2-6 June 2016 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan 2016 71st JUNIOR CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL WORLD CONGRESS 31 Oct-6 November 2016 in Quebec, Canada

1st June 2016 Visitation to Luchu Taiwan It’s a short 30 minutes’ drive away from Kaohsiung, hence we made plans to visit our sisterhood chapter in Taiwan. Although Luchu has been deaffliated from JCI HQ for quite some time now (due to most of the youth moving to the urban areas, resulting in difficulty recruiting members), it was still quite an amazing insight to see that the older JCI Luchu members still schedule in a monthly GMM. This GMM is usually attended by minimum 80 members.

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2nd – 7th June 2016 ASPAC, Kaohsiung, Taiwan It was an eventful conference with 5 members representing JCI Kota Kinabalu.

Besides that, member Doris Thian represented the chapter and Malaysia in the Public Speaking Championship. Our chapter’s debate team represented by ATD Daphne Lo, ASG Doris Thian and President Ek managed to argue their way into the finals. Unfortunately, we lost to JCI Philippines.

Nonetheless, we put up a good fight!

Congratulations to the debate team, you did us proud!

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3rd June 2016 JCI Manila hosted International Sisterhood Luncheon During ASPAC, JCI Manila hosted their international sisterhood chapters to lunch. JCI Kota Kinabalu was in attendance together with JCI Orchid, Singapore, JCI Kuala Lumpur, JCI Jaycettes, Hong Kong, JCI Kaohsiung, Taiwan and many more.

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11th June 2016 Borneo Investment Strategic Outlook Forum JCI Kota Kinabalu is proud to be one of the supporting partners for the Borneo Investment Strategic Outlook Forum 2016. During this challenging time in our economy, we see this as an opportunity for members and public to find other alternatives and learn more about the opportunities and risks before placing their investment.

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11th June 2016 June Gathering/Fellowship Members and past presidents gathered for our monthly gathering at PP Norbert’s residence. Games were played to promote our upcoming event JCIKK Health Day. We would like to thank those who attended as well as members from JCI Penampang, JCI Intan and JCI Tawau.

18th June 2016 The Launching of TOYPS A courtesy call was made to the Yang Berhormat Datuk Haji Tawfiq Bin Datuk Haji Abu Bakar Titingan, the Minister of Youth and Sports on 16th June 2016 by the members of Junior Chamber International Kota Kinabalu.

The visit was held to meet the Minister and to launch the flagship project of the Junior Chamber International Kota Kinabalu (JCI KK) - The Outstanding Young Person of Sabah (TOYPS). The briefing was also attended by Tuan Haji Awang Damit Awang Anak, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry.

Briefing was led by the President of JCI Kota Kinabalu, JCI Sen. Neelkrish Perumal and committee members of the project. JCI KK gives its sincere thanks to YB Datuk Haji Tawfiq Bin Datuk Haji Abu Bakar Titingan and his office for the meeting

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9th- 10th July 2016 JCIKK Health Day JCI Kota Kinabalu organised Health Day event at Oceanus Waterfront Mall. This Health Day is a fund raising project to feed a group of students in need in secondary school located Kota Kinabalu area by providing luncheon for the whole school year. JCI KK in adhering to its Creed, Mission and Vision, strives to meet the urgent physical needs of children by providing food, taking action and creating long-term solutions. By addressing the issue of hunger, the community can help create an environment which allows students to focus on their studies.

JCIKK Health Day consisted of indoor and outdoor activities namely 3 on 3 Street Basketball, Arm Wrestling, Tug of War and Monkey Bar. Sponsor for the event includes Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Nandos, Jelly n Frenz, New York Fitness, Roti & Chaai, Fook Yuen @ Oceanus and media supporters Era FM, Hitz FM and MY FM. JCIKK Health Day ran for 2 days, i.e. on 9th & 10th July 2016 (Saturday & Sunday) and the turn out was great with many news coverage by the media.

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9th- 10th July 2016 Give Blood : Blood Donation Drive Talassemmia Sabah Organisation joined the cause for JCIKK Health Day by organising a Blood Drive in conjunction with JCIKK Health Day. We are honoured that ATD Daphne Lo was able to get the Talassemmia and Likas Women and Children Hospital, Likas to be involved. Great job!

Trivia: Did you know that 1 pint of blood can save 3 lives?

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11th July 2016

The Launching of Art of Nation Building Programme 2016

A press conference was held on 11 July 2016 at Wisma Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sabah to launch the Art of Nation Building 2016 Art Competition. The Press conference attended by Pn Hajah Mainumah Haji Suhaibul, Director of Sabah State Education Department, and members of the joint organizing committee consisting of Society Empowerment & Economic Development Sabah (SEEDS), Junior Chamber International Kota Kinabalu (JCI KK) and the Federation of Chinese Women Sabah (FCWS).

This art competition will be carried out over the month of July and August where students from Upper Primary (Primary 4, 5 and 6), Lower Secondary (Form 1, 2 and 3) and Upper Secondary (Form 4, 5 and 6) all over the Malaysia can participate. The art competition is themed ‘Hari Jadi Malaysia’. All entries must be received before 12.00pm, 30 August 2016.

For more information on the art competition and entry forms, please contact your respective school or visit http://jcikk.org/art-competition/

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13th July 2016

JCIKK hosted the Area Sabah Committee Meeting JCI Kota Kinabalu was honoured to host the Area Sabah Committee Meeting for the 2nd time this year. In attendance for the meeting was Area committee members and President EK and Secretary Wendy.

19th July 2016 Past Presidents Luncheon

We are honoured to have PP Dr Henry Chok, 1976 President play host for a luncheon for all the past presidents and 2016 Board of Directors. The purpose of this luncheon is to let the Board of Directors get well acquainted with the Past Presidents.

We very much enjoyed the short luncheon with some knowledge sharing. This would not be the last!

Till we meet again!

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23rd July 2016 Care Pack to Children of Bukit Harapan.

Our secretary Wendy Chan delivering care pack to children of Bukit Harapan Tuaran

29th July 2016 GMM with JCI Luchu JCI Luchu members were in town and so the 2016 Board of Directors decided to organise a Welcome Dinner for them together with members and past president.

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Upcoming Activities 11 August 2016 The Outstanding Young Person of Sabah - Judging Day KBS Office, Wisma Muis 16 September 2016

The Art of Nation Building Exhibition

24 September 2016 The Outstanding Young Person of Sabah -Award Ceremony Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu 13 - 15 October 2016 41st Annual National Convention Equatorial Penang October 2016

JCIKK Annual General Meeting

November 2016 The Art of Nation Building Prize Presentation Ceremony

Patriotism and one’s love for their country is not just about flying the national flag once a year. This physical and traditional action may no longer be effective amongst our younger generation when it comes to nurturing and inculcating love and loyalty to their home country.

Instead, alternative innovative approaches are required to engage the young nowadays to sow in them this ‘patriotic seed’. Therefore, this programme is aimed at re-introducing the young to the country’s golden olden times and awakening their sense of belonging towards their home country by re-enacting and expressing the past pride in their artwork. Through this expression of art, history can then become a practical reference for creating a better future in our country.

This programme is jointly organised by the Sabah State Education Department (JPN), the Society Empowerment & Economic Development of Sabah (SEEDS), the Federation of Sabah Chinese Women Associations (FCWS) and JCI Kota Kinabalu. The programme is aimed; • • • •

To cultivate a sense of nationhood and belonging through art To encourage patriotism and instill loyalty into the hearts of young people by creating awareness about national values through the expression of art To create awareness to the diverse race, ethnicity and cultures of our society especially in our youth To further create an understanding of this diversity and thereby acceptance and respect for each other

There are three (3) parts to the programme; (I) NATION-WIDE ART COMPETITION (ends 30th August 2016, 2pm) Entry form can be downloaded from http://jcikk.org/the-art-of-nation-building (II) NATION BUILDING ART EXHIBITION (III) PRIZE PRESENTATION / APPRECIATION CEREMONY Jointly Organised By

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THE OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERSON SABAH AWARD Recognizing young Sabahan and Malaysian individuals in Sabah who has dedicated themselves to the progress or welfare of the community at large.

Objective no 1 To accord recognition to young Sabahan and Malaysian individuals in Sabah whose dedication to their profession or life undertakings have resulted to the progress or welfare of the community (Sabah, Malaysia and the World) and the advancement of their respective field(s).

Objective no 2 To create public awareness and give recognition to outstanding achievements, thereby inspiring young Malaysians to greater heights with selfless dedication for the development of the community.

Objective no 3 To promote a variety of industries in Sabah with the goal of contributing towards national development and growth.

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The Categories In our pursuit to recognize these individuals, TOYPS adopts ten (10) categories: -Business, Economic or Entrepreneurial accomplishment -Political, legal and government affairs -Academic leadership and accomplishment IONS -Cultural achievement AT -Moral and religious leadership -Contribution to children, world peace, nature or human rights OPEN -Humanitarian and Voluntary Services -Scientific and Technological Development -Personal Improvement and Sports Accomplishment -Medical Innovation

Please visit jcikk.org/toyps Vitalis Ronald Ng Tze Ek A flagship project of:

Email: toyps@jcikk.org

Contact Number: 010 987 8468 Wendy Chan 016 847 4011 Patrick Teo

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