Support sought for Tawau Boys’ Brigade’s 50th Anniversary Dinner

TAWAU: Boys’ Brigade (BB) Tawau will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner (1967-2017) cum Tawau Division Founder’s Day celebration service at SJKC Yuk Chin Hall here on October 14.

Its organizing chairman Captain Richard Tai said the dinner celebration would start at 6 pm on that day with the theme ‘To God be the Glory’.

He urged members of the public to support and sponsor the event generously for the development of the BB’s ministry.

Richard said it would be a charity event to set up a youth training camp.

The event will not only enhance the horizons of young people, it will also allow them to get a different life experience apart from adding a new attraction to Tawau.

In 1967, Anthony Fong set up the first Sabah BB and the first BB Kota Kinabalu Division while Seah Yun Khong was its captain. The sponsor was YMCA.

In 1985, the first BB Tawau Division was set up through the sponsorship of Sri Tanjung Baptist Church.

The Boys’ Brigade (BB) Malaysia is one of the members of the Malaysian Youth Congress and is recognized by the Malaysia Education Ministry in term of extracurricular activity.

According to Richard, the Boys’ Brigade (BB) in Malaysia has a 50-year history and is still upholding the purpose of guiding young people, the establishment of a Christian good character, become loyal and responsible good citizens as well as creating good leaders in contributing to society.

The gala dinner ticket price is RM80 per person while the special price for BB Tawau members is RM15 per person.

There will also be lucky draws and talent shows.

For inquiry or ticket reservations, the public may contact BB Tawau Division advisor Captain Liew at 0198834380 or Captain Richard at 013-8398995.