2ND WORLD CAT FEDERATION PENANG INTERNATIONAL CAT FIESTA 2024 OFFICIATON

SPEECH BY THE CHIEF MINISTER OF PENANG YAB TUAN CHOW KON YEOW FOR 2ND WORLD CAT FEDERATION PENANG INTERNATIONAL CAT FIESTA 2024 OFFICIATON

6 APRIL 2024 (SATURDAY) | 10.00AM

SPICE ARENA, PENANG
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(Salutation on the rostrum)

Ladies, gentlemen, and feline companions,

Good morning to you all,

Let me start by saying, what an honor it is for me to be here today to commence this gracious yet ‘meow-mentous’ (Original word: Momentous) event. This event promises joy, fascination, and knowledge-sharing for cat lovers from near and far. With that, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the largest Cat show in Malaysia, Penang International Cat Fiesta (PICF) 2024. A truly delightful celebration of our feline companions.

Allow me to also take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to our distinguished guests from the World Cat Federation (WCF), Dr Irina Sadovnikova, Mrs Eva Kalman, Mrs Francoise Dubois, and Mrs Beverly. Your expertise and dedication are vital in ensuring the success of this competition, and we are grateful for your presence.

From my understanding, this year’s PICF will differ from last year’s edition. This year’s PICF will showcase a staggering 300 cats, 150 of them hailing from all parts of the globe. PICF 2024 is not merely a showcase of our feline friends but it umbrellas multiple activities and programs all under one roof. This includes, Cat Grooming Workshops, Mini Zoo & Playground, Cat Show Competition, Cat Specialists, Drawing Competition, Cat Interaction Section, and Pet Store Display. In addition to that, Knowledge-sharing seminars and Pedigreed Cat Ownership Campaign will also be conducted to equip cat owners with the latest information and understanding of their cat’s behaviors. As a result, this year’s PICF is expected to attract tenfold of the total of visitors recorded last year.

Ladies, gentlemen, and feline companions,

As we convene today, it's truly heartening to witness participants from diverse corners of the globe converging to share their passion and enthusiasm for cats. Your presence not only enriches our event but also strengthens the bonds of friendship among nations. Therefore, I extend a warm Malaysian welcome to each and every one of you.

To our Malaysian breeders who have traveled from across the country to be here today, thank you for your dedication and commitment to promoting excellence in cat breeding. Your contributions are invaluable to the success of this event.

In this regards, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitudes particularly to Mrs. Mun Lum from ASG Venture Alliance. Her role that she has played has been crucial in bringing this event to life. Her dedication has not only ensured the success of our cat exhibition but also led to a variety of fun activities. Together, these events create a complete and enjoyable experience for all cat lovers at the Penang International Cat Fiesta.

Thank you once again for joining us at the Penang International Cat Fiesta. I wish you all a “paw-some” (Original Word: Awesome) experience filled with excitement, wonder, and the unmistakable charm of our beloved feline companions.

Thank you and have a great cat fiesta ahead!