SANDAKAN: The Sandakan District Trilingual Speech Contest prize presentation and closing ceremony was successfully held at the Yu Yuan Secondary School Hall on June 14.
Organized by the Sandakan District Chinese Primary School Headmasters’ Council and the Federation of Sandakan Chinese National-Type Primary Schools (SJKC) and Chinese Kindergartens, the event was aimed to nurture students’ multilingual speaking skills and enhance their communication talents.
The ceremony was also graced by distinguished guests, including Datuk Frankie Poon Ming Fung, Tanjong Papat Assemblyman cum Sabah Development Berhad chairman, Datuk Edward Khoo, United Chinese Community Association of Sandakan chairman, and Liau Fui Fui, Poon’s secretary and Jetama Water Sdn Bhd chairman.
The event began with welcoming remarks from the organizers, followed by motivational speeches encouraging students to further develop their public speaking skills and self-confidence.
Sandakan District Education Officer, Datu Roslin Datu Siabok, officiated the closing ceremony, expressing gratitude to all participants and the organizing committee.
The ceremony continued with the presentation of souvenirs, certificates, and prizes to the winners, concluding with a group photo session to commemorate the occasion. – James Leong
