Rotarians told: Serve with passion
Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 Text Size: Masidi with Datuk George Taitim Tulas, Jack Lo and the new Board of Directors. KOTA KINABALU: Turn your job into a hobby, turn your hobby into a passion. This was the advice of State Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, to Rotarians at the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu (RCKK) 74th Installation Banquet, at Hyatt Regency, recently. The occasion was the handing over ceremony from the outgoing President Datuk George Taitim Tulas to the incoming President Jack Lo, who took office on July 1.
Advertisement Masidi, who was guest-of-honour, said he has lost touch how many times he has been in Rotary events, but found it always a pleasant experience and away from the hustle and bustle life as a politician. He was full of praise for all the good works of Rotary, especially in the rural areas. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article.
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