BY JACQUELINE DAVID
KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting unity, cultural diversity, and collaborative partnerships for the betterment of the community.
Sarawak Development Institute (SDI) chairman Datuk Amar Jaul Samion said this in reference to Azam undergoing strategic transformation planning, undertaken jointly by SDI and Azam.
“We know that Azam is transforming itself and the journey is ongoing so we hope that there will be a renewal of spirit and hope this will be a start of that journey.
“In Chinese culture, the dragon (referring to the fifth of the 12-year cyclical animal zodiac) in the Chinese calendar, is considered a guardian. The dragon possesses the ability to ward off malevolent spirits, providing a shield against harm.
“It is also a symbol of transformation, which is to my liking, because it relates to our journey in our transformation,” Jaul said at the Greater Azam Chinese New Year Gathering 2024 which was attended by more than 100 people at a hotel here Saturday.
Meanwhile, Azam chairman Datuk William Patrick Nyigor, expressed the organisation’s support for initiatives aimed at enhancing social cohesion, stating Azam is proud to be part Sarawak’s efforts in promoting cultural traditions and strengthening unity among the diverse communities.
“Greater Azam is not just a combination of various organisations; it is a community that brings together diverse talents and expertise to achieve common goals. The strength of our community lies in the unity and collaboration of its members,” he said.
Also present at the event were Deputy State Secretary (Operation), Datuk Hii Chang Kee, Azam Sarawak deputy chairman Datuk Norhyati Mohd Ismail, Member of Azam Sarawak Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain and wife, Puan Sri Datin Amar Nur Ashima Aziz, Azam and SDI chief executive officer Lelia Sim Ah Hua, board members from both organisations, Azam Toastmasters, Yayasan Kemajuan Insan Sarawak (Yakin) students and others.
