JCI Tanjung Aru aims to provide opportunities, impact to 1,000 young people in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Junior Chamber International (JCI) Tanjung Aru aims to provide opportunities and impact to 1,000 young people in Sabah through its 2024 development activities.
This is aligned with the Plan of Action of JCI Tanjung Aru 2024 President Amanda Yong and her Board of Directors who will be installed during the 2024 JCI Tanjung Aru 43rd Installation and Awards Banquet on March 3 at Hakka Hall here.
Datuk Ceasar Mandela Malakun, the Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, is the guest of honour for this event.
As a 43-year-old local organization (LO), JCI Tanjung Aru stands as the largest LO in Sabah, boasting a membership of 64. In 2023, it received several accolades, including the JCI Area Sabah Best of the Best Local Organization Award, the 100% Efficiency Award, and the prestigious 3-Star ranking as a Local Organization in JCI Malaysia. Over the years, the organisation has spearheaded numerous community projects and nurtured countless community and business leaders who have contributed significantly to positive change in the communities.
In line with its commitment to youth empowerment, JCI Tanjung Aru is thrilled to announce the launch of the 1st JCI Youth in Sabah, in collaboration with Jesselton University College, with the aim of empowering over 400 youth.
Additionally, during the upcoming banquet, it will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JCI Malaysia for the hosting rights to the 2024 JCI Malaysia National Convention (Natcon). Scheduled to take place in Kota Kinabalu from October 17 to 19, this convention is the largest event in JCI Malaysia, and JCI Tanjung Aru is committed to bringing together over 1,000 delegates from across the nation and beyond.