KUCHING: Junior Chamber International (JCI) members are urged to contribute positively to society regardless of recognition as it approaches its prestigious 2024 JCI Malaysia Ten Outstanding Malaysians (TOYM) award ceremony on Sept 21 in Kuala Lumpur.
In stating this, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has called on JCI’s team to use their roles to help the society and urge JCI to steward their responsibilities well.
“Any recognition is good, so whenever you contribute and it is recognised, recognition is recognition and it will not end there.
“You need to use what you’ve been recognised to contribute more in order for people to join your team,” he said today (Mar 22).
In a related matter, Wee said as a ‘rakyat’ (citizen), the public need to remember that it is their responsibility to take ownership to contribute positively to the country.
“There must be a sense of belonging, don’t always think of something in return.
“As you age, when you look back you will not regret because you have contributed and have done what you need to do as a ‘rakyat’ of the country.”
Wee said in relation to the TOYM award ceremony happening later this year, on Sept 21, he highlighted to JCI to continue contributing to the community even without an award.
At the event, JCI’s TOYM nomination director Camillia Siaw shared that there would be 10 award categories.
Among them; Business, Economic and or Entrepreneurial Accomplishment; Political, Legal and or Government Affairs; Academic Leadership and or Accomplishment; Cultural Achievement; Moral and or Environmental Leadership; Contribution to Children, World Peace and or Human Rights; Humanitarian and or Voluntary Leadership; Scientific and or Technological Development; Personal Improvement and or Accomplishment; Medical Innovation.
For additional information regarding JCI TOYM 2024, including nomination procedures and ticket reservations for the award ceremony, those interested may reach out to Siaw at +60 14-364 3135.
A standout feature of this year’s awards is the commitment to community welfare, with 50 per cent of ticket sales proceeds dedicated to charitable causes.
Also present at the press conference were 2024 JCI Damai local president Roy Tiong, 2024 JCI TOYM press conference Kuching edition organising chairman Kelby Than, and movie director Bjarne Wong, also the guest speaker.
