KIWANIS "STARRY STARRY NIGHT" EVENT
SPEECH BY YAB TUAN CHOW KON YEOW
THE CHIEF MINISTER OF PENANG
KIWANIS "STARRY STARRY NIGHT"
ONE DAY EVENT
22ND OCTOBER 2022
A very good evening to everyone.
It gives me great pleasure to be here today, as we all gather in true Kiwanian spirit, to assist and meet the needs of children, the underprivileged, and the differently abled community.
To that end, I would like to thank all the sponsors who have come forward to support the Kiwanis in this noble cause, whether they are individuals, corporations, or organisations. It is truly heart-warming to see so many people come together to change lives and touch hearts.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Kiwanis One Day is observed annually on October 4th, and it is a special day when Kiwanians come together to do something meaningful for the society. This year, the members of Kiwanis Penang Central have elected to hold a fund-raising dinner to help raise funds for the less privileged members of the community.
They have rallied their friends, business associates, fellow likeminded individuals and organisations, to work together in assisting the people. Members from Kiwanis Malaysia, as well as club members from KL and other states, have all joined in this meaningful occasion.
I am also happy to note that yet again there is a synergy between the corporate sector and private charitable organisations, where companies like Greatech Technology, Jabil Penang, Amphenol, i-Nano Technology, Ideal Properties, and IJM, to name a few, have banded together for this common and honourable goal.
In fact, I also glad to see my colleagues and fellow YBs, all of whom are here to contribute in one way or another. Some of them will be making monetary donations, some are performing to raise funds, while some will be doing both. This is indeed what we do; we are here to serve the community with love and in good spirit.
Ladies and gentlemen,
When it comes to the welfare of the people, the Penang State Government will never rest on its laurels, which is consistent with our Penang2030 Vision of ‘A Family-Focused Green and Smart State that Inspires the Nation’.
For instance, during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic, the State Government had spent a total of RM191.22 million under the Pakej Bantuan Khas Covid-19, to lighten the financial burden faced by the people, as well as to save the various badly affected sectors of our economy.
Apart from that, the State Government’s commitment remains unchanged in the continuation of the i-Sejahtera Welfare Programme which has benefitted Penangites since it was started in May 2009. And, when it comes to social programmes, the LovePENANG Campaign was launched on 10 June 2022 to revive the spirit of our people whose livelihood was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Taking this opportunity, I would like to reassure all of you that the Penang State Government, will continue to carry out such initiatives in the times to come, as part of our efforts to benefit our state and people.
Having said that, I would like to congratulate and thank Kiwanis Penang Central and all sponsors for organising this special fundraising effort as additional platform for the betterment of our people’s welfare. I understand that various contributions will be made today to special needs children, young cancer patients, children's homes, a retirement home and so on.
Not forgetting, I would also like to thank all those involved, for your support in making this event much more meaningful. It is my ardent hope that all of you will continue to band together in carrying out such noble efforts. Together, with good and sincere intentions, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.
With that, I wish everyone a meaningful and enjoyable evening.
Thank you.