18-05-2025
117 members of Kenyalang Park Community Association receive angpows
Guek Kee (left) and Wee present angpows to the eldest male and female association members, respectively. Also seen are Heng Kee (second left) and Temenggong Tan Joo Phoi (third left).
KUCHING (May 19): A total of 117 members of the Kenyalang Park Community Association (KPCA) aged 73 and above were given 'angpows' on Saturday night.
The eldest male and female, aged 97 and 95 respectively, received angpows worth RM1,000 each during the 'Respecting the Elderly' dinner hosted by the association at its KPCA Hall here.
Its president Penghulu Tan Heng Kee said gifting angpows has been part of the association's annual activities held in appreciation of the contributions from its elderly members.
He noted that the number of elderly members had been on the rise, while applications for awards granted for members' children who excelled in public examinations had gradually reduced.
'This goes to show that we are seeing less youth members,' he said.
The dinner was officiated by Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, who represented Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.
Heng Kee said it was high time for the association to find ways to attract more young people to join as members, so as to carry on their community services.
He said the dinner was an avenue for extending appreciation and respect to the elderly members, who had contributed towards nation-building.
According to him, the association has been upholding the tradition of caring for the society and servicing the community since its inauguration in 1977.
'After 48 years, we remain committed in providing community services. What we are enjoying today is the fruit of all the hard work done by the generations before us.'
Heng Kee said showing appreciation to parents should not be confined to special occasions but through daily routine such as companionship and caring.
He added that the majority of the elderly members needed greetings and companionship the most.
He also thanked the association's honorary president Datuk Tan Guek Kee for being the dinner's core sponsor as well as other major sponsors who made the gathering a success.
Meanwhile, Wee urged the younger generation to fulfil their filial duty and not to wait till it is too late to do so.
'The love from our parents is selfless and they never ask for anything in return. Regardless of what age we are, parents remain the warmest and most reliable support,' he said.
He reminded youngsters that their parents would appreciate companionship, a phone call and even a warm hug.
Wee said Kuching South City Council would continue to provide better welfare for the elderly group by organising programmes that benefit the elders in line with creating a liveable and caring environment. angpows elderly Kenyalang Park Community Association lead Tan Heng Kee
