SANDAKAN: Seventeen pupils from SJK(C) Chi Hwa have received the Anugerah Ketua Pengakap Negara – Rambu Pengakap Kanak-kanak 2026, the highest award at the Cub Scout level, in recognition of their dedication and achievements in scouting.
The award presentation ceremony was held recently at Gilwell Scouts Nature Park, Sandakan, honouring Cub Scouts who demonstrated commitment and successfully completed the required assessments.
The recipients, all Year Six pupils, are Dennis Liirose John (6A), Muhammad Muaz (6A), Nelson Lim Zhe Yu (6A), Hansel Raian Raiki (6B), Justin Khoo Kian Tik (6B), Main bin Omar (6B), Abdul Fattah (6C), Ivan Matthew Chang (6C), Jaydee Dylan David Chen (6C), Liew Zhi Fung (6C), Mohammad Noah Adrian (6C), Muhammad Izwan (6C), Aryan Rayyan (6D), Muhammad Harris Aryan (6D), Muhammad Raef Mikhail (6D), Stadyan Xavier Adrian (6D) and Wellsonn Wong Wei Shann (6D).
The pupils began scouting in Year Three as members of SJK(C) Chi Hwa Scout Troop, Group 07. They progressed through the required badges, developed practical scouting skills and passed the Bronze, Silver and Gold Keris Badge assessments.
Head teacher Wong Suk Jin congratulated the pupils on their achievement and praised their dedication, perseverance and active participation. She encouraged them to continue scouting in secondary school and strive for the prestigious King Scout Award (Pengakap Raja).
She also urged other scouts to follow their example by improving their skills, embracing challenges and working towards the award.
The achievement reflects the pupils’ hard work and the guidance of their scout teachers. Their success is expected to inspire more pupils to excel in scouting and uphold its values of discipline, teamwork and perseverance. – James Leong
Scouts on stage during the award presentation ceremony.
