NEW TEAM: Chin (second left), flanked by (from left) Lee Kim Shin, Sim Hock Guan and Lawrence Lai, witness the swearing in of the new MCCCI office bearers.MIRI: The Chinese business community should grab all opportunities available in the government’s Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).
In making the call, Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water Datuk Seri Peter Chin said by so doing they would also be helping to propel the nation forward at a faster rate.
“The ETP was formulated by the government due to the unstable global economy. Its aims include maintaining business competitiveness, woo foreign investments and
create more business opportunities.
“These are all important for the country to become a high income nation by 2020,” he said at the Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI)’s annual general meeting (AGM) here yesterday.
Chin told those present that development programmes initiated by the government did not come without a reason.
“Such programmes are implemented to adapt to prevailing circumstances and also meant for the benefit of the people.”
On the MCCCI, he noted that the Chamber had done its bit for the development of the city in recent years.
This include helping to set up Curtin Sarawak, publication of Miri Shopping Guideline Book, donating financially to Chinese schools, and being involved in shophouse facelift projects here.
He urged MCCCI to continue their good work in order to help take Miri to greater heights of development.
Among those present at the gathering were Assistant Minister of Communication Datuk Lee Kim Shin and Miri mayor Lawrence Lai.
Meanwhile, Pemanca Lee Sie Tong was elected as the new chairman of MCCCI for the year term 2012 to 2014.
He took over the helm from Datuk Sim Hock Guan.
Its vice chairman is Tan Jin Kok, Vincent Y.H. Lu (secretary-general), Ling Chiong Sing (assistant secretary-general), Lee Choon Seng (honorary treasurer) and Sim Soon Tian (assistant honorary treasurer).
Stephen Yong Ho Vui was elected as general affair officer, Chai Min Kian (commercial affairs officer), Soong Chi Khiong (education affairs officer), Pui Yeong Fan (social welfare officer), Sim Yam Leong (public relation officer), Lee Khoi Yun (industry & manpower development officer) and Chia Chon Fatt (taxation & law affairs officer).
The 16 committee members were elected unopposed. They are Chin Teck Leong, Teng Chuong Lung, Ling Kie King, Pui Tin Soon, Chion Yuei Lien, Chong Kin Kyon, Sidney Lau Ka Tee, Liu Toh Pen @ Liew Han Ping, Chu Kok Ching, Alex Tay Kee Tiong, Chong Ken Khee, Un Kiam Kiong, Tan Thin Leong, Andrew Teo Sing Teck, Then Hon Siong and Ngo Say Khiang.
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