Kota Kinabalu: The United Sabah Chinese Communities Association of Kota Kinabalu (USCCAKK) will be presenting the Most Outstanding Woman Award and Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur Awards in recognition of women for their achievements and contribution to development during its International Women’s Day celebration and Thanksgiving Dinner 2024 tomorrow (Thursday).
USCCAKK President Datuk Susan Wong said the association would invite the Chief Minister’s wife, Datin Seri Panglima Julia Salag, as guest of honour, as well as State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, State Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe and Assistant Minister of Finance Tan Lee Fatt as special guests.
The celebration, themed “Women Make the World Beautiful”, will start at 6.30pm at Port View Palace Hall (Hakka Hall).
Susan said the International Women’s Day celebration is one of the important events of USCCAKK.
“We have a grand celebration every year and this year is no exception.
“The event also aims to recognise outstanding women who have demonstrated great achievements in their careers or in the community,” she said after chairing the fifth meeting of the 24th Executive Committee, here.
Susan revealed that six women will receive the Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur Awards, while the Most Outstanding Woman Award will be presented to an iconic all-rounded woman who has recorded significant achievements in multiple fields.
Guests will also be entertained with a performance by Jonathan Wong Kar Gee, a batik costume catwalk by lady youths from the 15 associate associations under USCCAKK, as well as a cake-cutting ceremony.
