 On
behalf of Jagam Southern Branch commitee, it is indeed a great honour
to write this message for the launching of Jagam website.
Jagam comprises of 3 branches, namely Northern includes Penang,
Kedah, Perak and Central includes Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negri
Seremban, Southern inclusive of Malacca and Johor states.
Jagam Southern Branch was established on 1980 by pioneers Dr.Lau
Po Yik, Mr.Teo Meng Yak; Mr.Yeoh Keng Ching and myself with a handful
of members, and now the number of members grows up to 300. Majority
of them located around Johor Bahru; Batu Pahat and Singapore whose
career are profession; lecturers, executive; businessman in various
fields.
Since then, Jagam Southern Branch has been active in promoting welfare
of members by organizing social functions to bring about greater
cohesiveness and interaction among them; assisting people who intend
to further their studies in Japan by giving guidance during Japan
Education; providing fresh Japan graduates to get employment after
their return; promoting goodwill and better understanding between
Malaysia and Japan by exchanging of culture; art; education; music,
sports social and others.
With the support of Japan Consular Office, Johor, we regularly meet
to exchange information and advices which bring us to work to bringforth
a deeper level of friendship between our two countries through cultural
exchange.
We’re very confident with all the activities (achievements)
that Jagam Southern Branch had been executed within these years
were fruitful. But, we’re not proud of the result, a continuous
endeavor to enhance our reputation, and organizing more activities
to get a greater cohesiveness friendship between Malaysia and Japan
is necessary.
Here, I would like to thank for committee who contributed their
valuable time and much effort for Jagam, and also the enthusiasm
supports from members by participating the events. |
