SIDMA SABAH

3rd September 2008, Wed – It was a spontaneous reaction - UNITAR Sabah students had always been very supportive and keen in participating and lending a helping hand to annually organized Seri Mengasih fund raising programs. As a token of appreciation, a short certificate presentation session was organized at SIDMA College.

In his welcoming speech before the session began, SIDMA College CEO, Prof.Dr Morni Hj.Kambrie expressed his warm appreciation to all student volunteers for their noble gestures by constantly supporting Seri Mengasih in their effort to raise fund for the centre. "We are glad and proud to have such compassionate and enthusiastic students in our university and hope that this noble culture will continue in the future, who knows what wonderful effects our small actions might have. He continued, "We would always be pleased to extend our helping hands and will try our best to do whatever we can whenever necessary to Seri Mengasih and other non-governmental charitable bodies".

Prof. Dr. Morni also took the opportunity to extend his warm welcome to Mr Ngo York Kong, Seri Mengasih CEO, the program chairman, Ms. Joanne Sario, and the program committee, Ms. Clare Singoon for coming to SIDMA to personally present the certificate of appreciation and participation to the student volunteers. Thanking the three guests and as a token of appreciation for the momentous session, Prof. Dr Mornie, accompanied by Ms.Mary Monica Jiony, SIDMA College COO, then presented the guests with souvenirs on behalf of the University.

Mr Ngo York Kong, Seri Mengasih CEO in his speech, expressed his note of gratitude and appreciation to UNITAR Sabah for the constant support and assistance contributed during the programs organized by the centre. He hoped that with the support and assistance rendered by UNITAR Sabah, public and other private organizations would be more aware of the existence of the non government and charitable body such as Seri Mengasih centre in Sabah. "The support would certainly help a great deal in future." he concluded.

Also present during the ceremony were the Head of departments, staff and the Majlis Perwakilan Mahasiswa/I (MPM) representatives.The program ended with souvenir presentation from Seri Mengasih to SIDMA College, photo taking sessions with students and later a tour of the University for the guests by the staff from Centre for Student Development.

By,
Centre for Student Development
SIDMA College,
UNITAR Sabah Regional Centre