Feb 26, 2022
Dato Bandar, Dato’ Hj Rumaizi Bin Baharin was recently
awarded the Meritorious Award by Lions Club of Perak State during the club’s 16th
Charter Anniversary Celebration and 17th Installation of President,
Dr. Richard Ng and his Board Members.
Rumaizi was awarded for his Excellent Leadership in Transforming
Ipoh City into a Low Carbon Walkable City and his Initiative in introducing the
MBI Caring Scheme.
According to Club President Dr Richard Ng, Dato’
Rumaizi was one of the four recipients chosen this year for their exemplary
services to the society in line with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. His
philosophy has been to assist the people especially during covid-19 pandemic by
focusing on achieving Zero Poverty and Zero Hunger. His administration has
always been guided by 3Ps – People, Planet and Prosperity.
The other recipients of the award are Datuk Normah
Hanum Binti Dato’ Ibrahim, for her excellent leadership in providing education
for the needy. Activist Mdm Pathma Devi was awarded for her role in promoting
awareness in Domestic Violence and Child Sexual Abuse. The fourth recipient was
Dato’ Ooi Chao Shyuan was awarded for his excellent leadership in promoting
Lionism and Volunteerism throughout Malaysia.
The awards were presented by Guest of Honour, Perak
State Committee Chairman for Housing, Local Government and Tourism, Dato Nolee
Ashilin Binti Dato’ Mohamad Radzi. Also present during the ceremony include
308B2 District Governor Michel Yee Yoke Cheng. During her speech, Dato’ Nolee
welcome all participants from far and near despite the rise in new covid cases
reported. We should start to take it as endemic and not cause anxiety to the
public as this has an adverse effect on the business community, tourism
industry and the people. She also welcome Lions Club to hold a Multiple Sub
Convention in Ipoh planned on 22 April 2022 with an estimated number of 500
participants from all over Malaysia.
Lions Club of Perak Silver State under the leadership
of Dr. Richard Ng has won 35 awards including Club Excellent award. He was also
awarded the International President Certificate for his excellent contributions
during the fiscal year 2021 – 2022.
During the anniversary celebration, the club receives
contribution from PCCCI President, Dato’ Liew Chee Meng and Ngan Yin Food
Industries Sdn. Bhd. Chairman, Dato’ Gan Tack Kong. The contributions were
given to assist the club in helping the needy especially during the covid
pandemic.
