Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) has approved several amendments to its Constitution, including creation of a deputy president post, aimed at strengthening its governance structure and enhancing operational effectiveness.
The amendments were unanimously passed during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held at the chamber’s premises on Saturday (Feb 7).
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Its President Datuk Frankie Liew, who chaired the meeting, said the changes were necessary to ensure the chamber remains responsive to evolving economic and business environments while positioning itself for sustainable growth.
In line with the Companies Act 2016, he said members also approved provisions allowing the chamber to establish, register and operate one or more companies to generate commercial income.
“The EGM was convened not only to deliberate on constitutional amendments but also to provide a platform for members to exchange views on the chamber’s future direction and long-term development strategies.
“The amendments also reflected the Chamber’s commitment to adapt to changing circumstances and positioning itself for sustainable growth in a new era,” Frankie said this in his presidential address here.
He said they further endorsed the formation and registration of a cooperative to promote members’ welfare and provide tangible benefits to eligible members.
Frankie said the revised organisational structure would enhance administrative efficiency and enable the chamber to better serve its members’ needs and interests.
During the meeting, its vice president Datuk Jonathan Koh, a lawyer, briefed members on the details and implications of the proposed amendments, providing legal clarification to facilitate informed deliberation.
Frankie also encouraged members to play an active role in the Chamber’s development by offering constructive feedback to strengthen its organisational framework and governance mechanisms.
He highlighted plans to establish an Investment Division, describing it as a key milestone for the chamber.
“The division would facilitate collective investment initiatives through pooled resources, identification of viable projects and more efficient capital utilisation to enhance investment returns and strengthening risk management,” he said
Frankie said the Chamber aims to serve as a strategic platform for creating business opportunities and enhancing members’ investment capabilities through joint ventures and collaborative development initiatives, rather than operating independently.
He expressed confidence that the resolutions passed at the EGM would chart and shape the chamber’s future direction and help it deliver greater value to members through unity, cooperation and mutual support.
With that, he hoped that the Chamber’s would continue to progress to new levels and deliver meaningful value to its members.
