Latest news with #PenampangCheHorKhorMoralUpliftingSociety
Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
RM100,000 aid for Society's building fund
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 Text Size: Liew (centre), flanked by Wong (on her left) and the Society's Deputy President Datuk Frankie Liew, at the anniversary cake-cutting ceremony. Kota Kinabalu: State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew announced a contribution of RM100,000 in aid of the Penampang Che Hor Khor Moral Uplifting Society's Lodge cum Moral Cultural Centre Building Fund. She made the announcement when officiating at the threefold celebration to mark the Sacred Birthday of the Principal Deity Lord Li Daoming, the 23rd Anniversary of the Society's Founding, and the 21st Anniversary of the establishment of its Free Medical and Medicine Unit on Sunday night. Advertisement Calling for efforts to expedite the construction of the lodge and cultural centre on a 6.6-acre site at Bukit Padang here, Liew said when completed, the architectural structure would not only serve as the Society's official premises but would also become a tourist attraction. 'This positive development will not only further the Society's spiritual and charitable mission but will also become a new place of interest in Sabah, bringing benefits to both the organisation and the State's tourism industry. 'I urge leaders and members to unite in spirit and action to complete this noble task. May the new lodge be built successfully and at the earliest,' she said. The estimated cost of building the lodge cum moral cultural centre is in the region of RM52 million. An artist's impression of the complex shows a pagoda-like structure that portrays the De Jiao design, reflecting Chinese moral values. Advertisement According to the President of the Che Hor Khor Moral Uplifting Society in Penampang, Wong Sound Sing, the development plan and building plan were in the process of being approved by the relevant authorities. 'We have started the earthworks now and will complete this project within three years, hopefully by the end of 2027,' he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Penampang Che Hor Khor's cultural centre project boosted
Liew (centre), flanked by Wong (on her left) and the Society's deputy president Datuk Frankie Liew, at the anniversary cake-cutting ceremony. KOTA KINABALU (May 19): Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew announced a contribution of RM100,000 in aid of the Penampang Che Hor Khor Moral Uplifting Society's Lodge cum Moral Cultural Centre Building Fund. She made the announcement when officiating at the threefold celebration to mark the sacred birthday of the Principal Deity Lord Li Daoming, the 23rd anniversary of the Society's founding, and the 21st anniversary of the establishment of its Free Medical and Medicine Unit yesterday night. Calling for efforts to expedite the construction of the lodge and cultural centre on a 6.6-acre site at Bukit Padang here, Liew said when completed, the architectural structure will not only serve as the Society's official premises but will also become a tourist attraction. An artist's impression of the Lodge cum Moral Cultural Centre. 'This positive development will not only further the Society's spiritual and charitable mission but will also become a new place of interest in Sabah, bringing benefits to both the organisation and the State's tourism industry. 'I urge leaders and members to unite in spirit and action to complete this noble task. May the new lodge be built successfully and at the earliest,' she said. The estimated cost of building the lodge cum moral cultural centre is in the region of RM52 million. An artist's impression of the complex shows a pagoda-like structure that portrays the De Jiao design, reflecting Chinese moral values. According to the president of the Che Hor Khor Moral Uplifting Society in Penampang, Wong Sound Sing, the development and building plans were in the process of being approved by the relevant authorities. 'We have started the earthworks now and will complete this project within three years, hopefully by the end of 2027,' he said.
