Continuous learning the way forward, KHA members’ children told
KUCHING: Children of Kuching Hokkien Association ( KHA) members ought to practise life- long learning to remain competitive and relevant in the face of globalisation.
KHA president Datuk Richard Wee, who gave this advice yesterday, said learning is the only way to move forward and succeed in many aspects of life.
“The development phase from primary to secondary school is the most important period to build up the foundation of any individual.
“Once you have completed the primary and secondary school education, it does not mean you should cease learning.
“We should advocate lifelong learning so that we won’t become obsolete,” he said during the KHA Education Excellence Awards held at the association’s premises here.
Pointing out that changes happened in a split second, Wee said people must learn to embrace the latest technology, new mode of working and new lifestyle in order to stay relevant.
Along the way, he said they had to pick up some skills to mingle with various groups of individuals or engage in community services to fulfil part of their social obligation.
He believed that with concerted efforts, the future of the country and every individual would be better and brighter.
As such, Wee hoped that members’ children will continue going the extra mile to not just excel in examinations but strive to become a more capable person.
“On top of grasping the lessons in school, it is imperative for you to equip yourselves with social skills and rules of etiquette,” he advised.
He added that they could contribute to the society and play a role in the country’s development once they graduate in the near future.
Touching on the recent controversy about Jawi lesson, he said KHA fully supported the stand of the United Chinese School Committees Association of Malaysia (Dong Zong).
Dong Zong has rejected the Ministry of Education’s plan to incorporate Jawi script into the Primary Four Bahasa Melayu subject.
“We urge the federal government and the Ministry of Education to focus on more pressing matters and be more proactive in fulfilling the promises they have made to Malaysians.
“It is high time for them to stop wasting time on minor issues or come up with controversial policies that may lead to conflicts which are unnecessary,” added Wee.
Among those present were KHA deputy president Michael Teo, vice president Tan Jit Kee and Education Committee chairman Rodger Chan.