Raising funds for school
BENTONG: All 14 MCA divisions in the state will organise activities to raise funds for the construction of a Chinese independent school in Kuantan.
MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said no target had been fixed but they hoped to raise as much as possible.
"Bentong division will kickstart the campaign on Sept 2 with a fund-raising dinner.
Supportive: Liow (right) and Hoh announcing the fund-raising programmes for the independent Chinese secondary school in Kuantan.
"There will be cultural and local artistes performances at the Bentong district council hall," he said.
Also present was Bentong MCA division chief and state executive councillor Datuk Hoh Khai Mun.
Liow, who is also the Pahang MCA chief, said after all the divisions had completed their campaigns, the state would organise a grand finale programme.
He said the total funds collected from all the events would be made known to the public.
"We hope all parties would give their support to the worthy cause.
"MCA would continue to be in the forefront for the betterment Chinese education and welfare," he said.
Last month, the Government gave the green light for the long-awaited Chung Hwa High School to be set up in Kuantan.
The new school would be run based on the model used at the Chung Hwa independent High School in Kuala Lumpur which offers both the Unified Examination Certificate and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examinations.
On a separate matter, he urged all party members to work hard and be prepared for the coming general election.
Liow said it was important to remain united and give full support to all the candidates endorsed by the party and the country's top leadership.
-The Star-
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