Newsletter Issue 04/2016

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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 I was introduced to JCIKK through a family friend.

I have just recently graduated and came back home after having left for so many years brought many uncertainties and possibilities. I decided to join JCIKK to make some new friends and to explore the possibilities of learning new things.

I not only made friends but joining JCIKK has encouraged me to change my ways of communicating with people. Despite having difficulties talking to others, JCIKK has helped me to get along with people easily compared to the previous me.

Although I have only been in JCI for the past 8 months, I felt that JCIKK has become a second family to me; hanging out with everyone and bonding together have been a fun thing to do and it filled me with joy.

On top of that, I was able to learn to work well with everyone during projects and how to make sure to keep everyone on the same page all the way in order for projects to be successful. Although there were always hiccups during projects, everyone managed to stay strong and went through these hiccups and that was something that strengthened everyone and gave them the courage to push forward towards the end.

With all the above, I hope to continue serving in JCIKK to be a better me, someone who is more confident in the future and hope this encourages others to do the same.

Jonathan Sim

Issue 1 EK

Issue 2 Wendy

Issue 3 Victoria

Issue 4 Jonathan

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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 August 2016

Courtesy Visit to meet with the Deputy Education Minister, YB Senator Tuan Chong Sin Woon For the Art of Nation Building 2016, representatives from JCI Kota Kinabalu, Society Empowerment and Economic Development of Sabah (SEEDS) and Federation of Sabah Chinese Women Association (FSCWA) met with the Deputy Education Minister, YB Senator Tuan Chong Sin Woon to brief him about the Art of Nation Building 2016 and also seek for assistance in creating awareness of such project in Malaya.

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11th August 2016 TOYPS Judging Day The judging day for The Outstanding Young Person of Sabah 2016 Award organised by JCI Kota Kinabalu was led by Yang Berhormat Datuk Haji Tawfiq Bin Datuk Haji Abu Bakar Titingan, the Minister of Youth and Sports on 11 August 2016. All nominations were scrutinized by a team of prominent and diverse judges such as Sabah Women Entrepreneur & Professional Association (SWEPA) President, Ms Wynnie Jong, Sabah Law Association President, Mr Brenndon Soh, Past TOYPS Honouree (2009), Dr Roland Chia.

In their pursuit to recognize these individuals, the organizing committee managed to gather nominations for 7 categories namely: • • • • • • •

Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial accomplishment Political, legal and/or government affairs Art and/or Cultural achievement Moral and/or environmental leadership Contribution to children, world peace or human rights Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Services Personal Improvement and/or Sports Accomplishment

The winners of the TOYPS award will receive a customized trophy and will nominated for The Outstanding Young Malaysian (TOYM) Award.

Yang Berhormat Datuk Haji Tawfiq Bin Datuk Haji Abu Bakar Titingan commended JCI Kota Kinabalu for organising a project that unearthed many unsung Sabahans in their respective fields. He presented the organising committee with RM10,000.00 in support of this project.

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19th August 2016 Courtesy Visit to meet the Chief Editor of Daily Express Sabah, Mr James Sarda For The Outstanding Young Person of Sabah (TOYPS) Award, representatives from JCI Kota Kinabalu with assistance from the Past Presidents, PP Donald Stephens and PP Joseph Selestine, met with the Chief Editor of Daily Express Sabah, Mr James Sarda to discuss about making Daily Express Sabah the media partner for TOYPS and it was so.

TOYPS is an award organized by the Junior Chamber International Kota Kinabalu to recognize young Sabahan and Malaysian individuals in Sabah who has dedicated themselves to the progress or welfare of the community at large. There are many young Sabahan and Malaysian individuals that have excelled in their field of profession, practice and endeavour. Some are known by the public but some have excelled in obscurity making them unsung heroes of their field. The main objective is to recognize both these groups of individuals. JCI Kota Kinabalu believes that recognizing these individuals is a form of social responsibility to the community.

20th August 2016 A luncheon with Senator Paul Kong from JCI Kuching Past presidents and members of JCI Kota Kinabalu were invited to have a luncheon with Senator Paul Kong from JCI Kuching who was visiting Kota Kinabalu to catch up on old times and create new ones!

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26th to 28th August 2016 JCIM 19th Academy JCI Kota Kinabalu sent off two (2) members to attend the JCIM 19th Academy in Ipoh with the Past World President Lars Hajslund as the Head Trainer and Past National President Jamie Tiew as Assistant Trainer.

During the JCIM 19th Academy, the delegates were trained in areas of parliamentary procedures, protocols, what makes a chapter good, leadership, etc. They even got to do flying fox and cave exploring. Though many were tired from all the trainings, it was fruitful in that many friendships were formed and memories made.

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7th September 2016 Art of Nation Building Judging Day The second installment of the Art of Nation Building (TANB) competition saw some 8283 artworks submitted to the organising committee before the closing date on 30 August 2016. Submissions to the competition came from 147 schools from all over the country. Out of the 147 schools, 112 were from Sabah, followed by 18 from Johor, 8 from Perak, 3 from Penang and Kuala Lumpur and 2 from Negeri Sembilan. According to the co-organising chairperson Dr Pamela Yong, the number of submissions this year exceeded the initial target of 8000 compared with 5189 artworks submitted in the previous year.

Sabah recorded the highest number of submissions at 8076, followed by Johor 146, Perak 41, Kuala Lumpur 9, Negeri Sembilan 6 and Penang 5. Mr Ng Tze Ek, President of the JCI KK, noted that, “We are also exceptionally touched with the avid number of participants this year with their inspirational artwork illustrating their pride for the country and the colourful moments of unity.”

Top winners will be determined by the creativity of their artworks and the factual accuracy of their presentation as well. The synopsis of each of the artworks will also constitute a portion of the assessment marks. Commenting further on the importance of factual accuracy in the artworks presented, Dr Pamela said, “We should not be afraid to both admit and submit to history. Facts are facts”. Dr Pamela was referring to the polemics surrounding the year of the formation of Malaysia or “Hari Malaysia”.

The competition was divided into three main categories. A top cash prize up to RM1,000 awaits winners for the Higher Secondary School Category while runners-up and third place winners will get RM700 and RM500 respectively. The next top 10 participants are eligible for consolation prizes of RM150 each. For the Lower Secondary School Category, champions will take home a top cash prize of RM800 whille runners-up and third place victors will bag RM500 and RM300 respectively. The next top 10 participant in this category will get consolation prizes of RM100 each. Apart from prizes for creative and factually correct artworks, participating schools with with the highest number of submissions will also take home trophies, certificates and prizes.

The competition is jointly organised by the State Education Department, Society Empowerment & Economic Development of Sabah (SEEDS), Federation of Sabah Chinese Women Association (FSCWA) and Junior Chamber International Kota KInabalu (JCI KK).

Dr Pamela also added “this programme would not have been possible if it was not for the enthusiasm and super support from the State Education Department under the leadership of its Director, Puan Hjh Maimunah Suhaibul and the deputy director Datuk Dr Hj Mohd Kassim, and all the Ketua-ketua sector who have gone beyond their call of duty to push this programme not just statewide but nationally.”

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15th September 2016

Exhibition of Artwork for the Art of Nation Building Various arts from students from all over Malaysia were exhibited in different areas such as Gaya Street, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Centre Point Sabah, City Mall and also the Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

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16th September 2016

Hari Malaysia Celebration hosted by Ministry of Youth and Sports Sabah JCI Kota Kinabalu along with other chapters’ members came together to celebrate Hari Malaysia hosted by Majlis Belia Sabah in rememberance of when Malaysia was formed and celebrated.

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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 to the finals. Unfortunately, we lose to JCI Philippine, none the less we did put out a good fight! Congratulations to the debate team, you did us proud!

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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 to the finals. Unfortunately, we lose to JCI Philippine, none the less we did put out a good fight! Congratulations to the debate team, you did us proud!

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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 to the finals. Unfortunately, we lose to JCI Philippine, none the less we did put out a good fight! Congratulations to the debate team, you did us proud!

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 04/2016 Junior Chamber International Kota Kinabalu

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 to the finals. Unfortunately, we lose to JCI Philippine, none the less we did put out a good fight! Congratulations to the debate team, you did us proud!

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Sincere Appreciation to

for providing the archived newpaper issue for 16th September 1963, the day Malaysia was formed.

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18th September 2016 Unity Run organised by UPKO A handful of members decided to take the challenge and join the Unity Run organised by UPKO.

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24th September 2016 The Outstanding Young Person of Sabah (TOYPS) Award Ceremony 2016 The highlight of the TOYPS is the Gala Dinner held at Le Meridien. The night was graced by the Minister of Youth and Sports, YB Datuk Haji Tawfiq Bin Datuk Seri Paglima Haji Abu Bakar Titingan and it was filled with smiles and inspirational messages from our Honourees namely, Rozella Marie, Joffey Jolly, Edgar Pong, Dr Pamela Yong, Sheelasheena Damien, Arthur Joseph Kurup and Anne K Baltazar.

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Upcoming Activities 1 October 2016

Annual General Meeting

13 - 15 October 2016 41st Annual National Convention Equatorial Penang 5 November 2016 The Art of Nation Building Prize Presentation Ceremony