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Daily Express
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Express
Promoting peace through art
Published on: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Published on: Sat, Aug 16, 2025 By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: Lee (centre) and guests releasing doves to symbolise the sowing of peace. Kota Kinabalu: Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 will be visiting schools in the coming months to promote peace through painting. This follows the launch of the club's recent Peace Poster Contest themed 'Together as One' by District Governor Dato' Winnie Lee Siew Ping at the Sabah International Convention Centre. Introduced in 1988, the contest is a global initiative encouraging young people aged 11 to 13 from around the world to express their visions and ideals of peace through art, she said. The event also aims to foster creativity, broaden their global perspectives, and spread the message of peace, she added. 'This contest is not merely a competition of creativity but a channel for nurturing human values and cultural understanding. 'Over the years, Lions Clubs worldwide have actively engaged schools, planting the seeds of peace in the hearts of children,' she said. For the contest, preliminary rounds will be held to select outstanding artworks for the district-level competition, with winners then nominated for the Multiple District and International levels. The contest aligns with District 308-A2's mission of Focusing on Youth, Sowing the Seeds of Peace—for every artwork is a light of peace painted by a child to brighten the world. Also in attendance were Lions Cabinet Officers, Club Presidents and representatives, as well as 300B6 District Governor Huang Hsiu-Ching from Sister District (Hsinchu, Taiwan), District Governor Wu ChangYun from Friendship District 382 (Dalian, China), and PDG Liu Quan and Lion Wang Ban from District 387 (Shenyang, China). * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
27-06-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
'No More Drugs 1.2' campaign expands to Keningau, Tenom
Wong (centre) with No More Drugs 1.2 anti-drug campaign committee members. KOTA KINABALU (June 27): Building on the momentum of a successful first wave earlier this year, Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 is launching the second phase of its anti-drug campaign, 'No More Drugs 1.2,' with a renewed focus on youth empowerment and intervention in high-risk communities across Sabah. Earlier this year, 'No More Drugs 1.0' reached over 8,000 participants across Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau. The campaign drew widespread engagement through personal testimonies, film screenings and youth forums that sparked heartfelt conversations about the dangers of substance abuse. The upcoming phase will target Kota Kinabalu, Tenom, and notably Keningau — a district identified as a drug activity hotspot. Organising chairperson Nelson Wong said the campaign is driven by the same spirit of unity and hope, with a goal to reach at least 6,000 people. 'This is more than just a campaign — it's a promise to our youth and to the future of Sabah,' said Wong. 'We are deeply committed to addressing the root causes of drug abuse, and we believe in empowering young people with the strength, awareness, and knowledge to choose a healthier, more meaningful path forward.' The screening tour will begin on July 16 at St Michael's in Kota Kinabalu, before moving to Keningau the following day with visits to schools including SJK (C) Yuk Yin, SJK (C) Yuk Kong and SMJK Ken Hwa. A public screening will also be held that evening at SJK (C) Yuk Yin. On July 18, the campaign will reach Tenom through a full-day programme involving several schools, such as SM Chung Hwa, SJK (C) Chung Hwa, and Tenom Tshung Tsin Secondary School. The tour concludes on July 19 with screenings at SM Tshung Tsin, Yue Min in Penampang, and Holy Seal at City Mall, Kota Kinabalu. Beyond film screenings, the campaign will feature youth-focused forums, creative workshops and public engagement activities, supported by local authorities, schools and NGOs. Free counselling services and information on rehabilitation referrals will also be provided at each location. The first phase was widely praised for its grassroots approach, drawing participation from students, teachers and civic leaders, while fostering honest conversations about substance abuse. Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 also extended its gratitude to Second Vice District Governor-Elect Alyssa Lim, former organising chairlady, and her dedicated committee, whose leadership laid the foundation for the campaign's early success. Like its predecessor, 'No More Drugs 1.2' reinforces the powerful message that when young people say no to drugs, they are saying yes to their dreams and to a brighter, healthier future.
