Wee hands over Amateur Swimming Association of Sarawak leadership to Tan after 15 years

Borneo Post

4 days ago

Wee (centre) and Tan (fifth right) in a photo with new and past committee members.
KUCHING (July 14): Amateur Swimming Association of Sarawak (Asas) president Dato Wee Hong Seng has officially stepped down at the association's annual general meeting at Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre, Petra Jaya Sports Complex yesterday.
'As I stand here delivering my final speech as Asas president, I am filled with gratitude, reflection and a profound sense of pride,' he said after 15 years at the helm.
His approach from the outset, he added, was defined by a clear purpose which was to build not just a functional organisation but a resilient, athlete-focused institution that would elevate Sarawak's standing in Malaysian swimming.
'Our goals were simple but ambitious, to strengthen the grassroots. To empower our divisions. To nurture champions. And to ensure Sarawak was seen and respected on every competitive stage,' he said.
He believes the association went on to build something enduring, refine athlete development and forge key alliances with ministries, agencies and national bodies.
'Our swimmers have brought home gold after gold but, more importantly, they've brought home values — resilience, humility, teamwork,' he went on.
The association, he stressed, must never become a vehicle for personal gain or ego.
'We are here to serve. Not to profit. Not to chase status. We exist for our athletes, full stop,' he explained.
'You do not just inherit a position. You inherit a legacy. You carry the weight of 15 years of progress. You carry Sarawak's name,' Wee told the newly elected committee.
'Please, always put our athletes first. Listen to them. Stand by them. Develop them, not for your benefit, but for their future,' he urged.
Pemanca Tan Kun Gee (Kuching) was elected as the new president for the term 2025-2027 along with Ung Chung Sung (Sibu) as his deputy.
The vice presidents are Ling Neng Ching (Bintulu), Chong Ted Sen (Kuching) and Ting Chee Hee (Miri).
Tang Chau Fang (Kuching) is the new secretary while the treasurer is Sia Chiew Hung (Sibu).
The committee members include Carol Ting and Chan Ngiik Ching (Bintulu), Amy Ting Ling Ling and Diana Chee Su Ling (Miri), Wong Liong Kheng (Sibu), Hii Hieng Chiong and Pang Suk Yun (Asas). Amateur Swimming Association of Sarawak lead Tan Kun Gee wee hong seng