Masidi happy with success of Dragon Boat Race
Published on: Sunday, May 26, 2024
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Goh (5th from right), Susan (4th from left) and other FCAS leaders during the courtesy call on Masidi (5th from left).
Kota Kinabalu: The annual International Dragon Boat Race, organised by the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS), has become increasingly successful, with strong support and recognition from various sectors, said FCAS President Tan Sri TC Goh.
He said through FCAS’s efforts and collaboration with various parties, the FCAS International Dragon Boat Race had evolved into a major annual international event, drawing enthusiastic participation from local and international teams and participants.
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“It has become an annual tourism, sports and cultural event in the state and is listed as a key activity for the 50th anniversary celebration of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations this year,” said Goh, who is also the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) President.
Goh said when leading the delegation of FCAS leaders and the organising committee members in paying a courtesy call on State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun who was briefed on the progress of the race’s preparation.
Also present during the courtesy call were FCAS Deputy President cum Race Organising Chairman Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen, FCAS Deputy Presidents Kapitan Lim Vun Chan, Ng Young Wah, Chang Jeng Yung, Shirley Wong, and Central Committee members Tan Guan Hock, Raymond Goh and Philip Chang.
Goh said that back in 2014, Masidi, who was thenState Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, officially entrusted FCAS with the task of organising the international dragon boat race on behalf of the State Government.
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“I am grateful for the trust and responsibility bestowed upon FCAS.
“We are committed to working tirelessly to ensure the successful organisation of this annual event, with the support and cooperation of the State Government, various institutions, private sector and people of all ethnicities,” Goh said, briefing Masidi on the development, achievements and the latest progress of the event over the past 10 years.
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He said since last year, FCAS added 10 new dragon boats, bringing the total number to 30, in order to meet the increasingly overwhelming participation and to ensure the smooth progress of the race.
Masidi was satisfied with the series of achievements of the FCAS International Dragon Boat Race which was “remarkable.”
He said State Government’s decision to entrust FCAS with organising this international event was based on two main reasons: Firstly, the outstanding leadership and organisational capabilities of FCAS, and secondly, FCAS’s excellent performance in planning, organising, and reviewing the event each year.
Masidi said the State Government fully supports this grand event. He will continue to attend this year’s event as usual.
Meanwhile, in her briefing, Wong said the registration fee for the dragon boat race is RM300 per team per category, with the registration deadline at noon tomorrow (May 27).
Those interested can contact Regina Ngu at the Organising Committee Secretariat at +60 12 411 5534, FCAS Secretariat: +60 88 253 433 (landline), +60 11 5555 9428 (mobile/WhatsApp), or via email: [email protected].
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