Rela DG, FCAS meet Hajiji
Published on: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Published on: Sun, May 11, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji (middle) with the organizers of the 10th International Dragon Boat Race, led by Goh. Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor received a courtesy visit from the Director-General of the Malaysian Volunteer Department (Rela), Lokman Effendi Ramli @ Zakaria, at the Chief Minister's official residence at Sri Gaya, on Friday. This was his first visit to Hajiji since being appointed to the position on December 23, 2024. Lokman was accompanied by Deputy Director-General (Management) Mahather Smoh, Deputy Director-General (Operations) Muhamad Ghazali Mamat @ Mansor, Director of the Operations Division Jimmy Anak Jupiter Sambau, Director of the Team Development Division Md Shah Rizal Zainal, and State Rela Director Darman Dabang. Meanwhile, Hajiji also received a courtesy visit from the organizers of the 10th International Dragon Boat Race, led by Tan Sri TC Goh. TC Goh, who is also the President of the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS), invited Hajiji to the event and informed him that the race, which will be held on May 17 and 18 at Likas Bay, is expected to feature participation from over 140 teams. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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