SAGA ready to adapt to change
SIBU: Sarawak Australian Graduates Association (SAGA) is confident that it will be able to adapt and enhance its relevance to the changing needs of its members and the Australian graduates’ community.
Saga Central Region chairman Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau said this is one of the future challenges expected by the association especially after going through the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Saga has always shown itself to be adaptable to changes and able to keep up with the times.
“With the continuous support of the members and selfless contribution of time and effort from its pool of resources, I am confident that SAGA will overcome all obstacles and challenges and strive towards materialising its vision,” he said during the Saga Central Region annual general meeting here Saturday night.
Lau said that it is important that SAGA reach out and get in touch with Australian graduates from around the world to form a consortium of all strengths.
It is also to consolidate into a strong force to fuel the society and nation towards continuous achievements, he said.
“I hope the association would continue to leverage on the communication technology and social media tools like Facebook, WhatsApp and WeChat to connect with other former Australian graduates, to establish and sustain a strong alumni network while making the most of the network while keeping abreast of what is happening.
“I hope that SAGA Central Region will continue to perform its role effectively and we will continue to organize more activities that benefit the members while contributing positively towards the development of the community, society and country.
“Moreover, I wish to encourage Australian graduates who are yet to join our association to sign up and become our members,” he said.
SAGA was established in Kuching in 1989 to facilitate the Australian Universities International Alumni Convention in Kuching, foster fellowship, goodwill and cooperation between Australian Graduates in Sarawak, and serving as the ‘bridge’ between Sarawak and Australia.