Hii Chang Kee
SIBU: Sibu Resident Hii Chang Kee will do his level best when he takes up his new post as permanent secretary to Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports in January 2018.
“I will try my best to work very closely with Minister Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah not only in tourism aspects but also in sports, especially when we are facing the 2018 Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Perak.
“Our target is to become champion for Sukma in Perak next year. And also many upcoming international tournaments either sports, culture or tourism,” Hii told The Borneo Post, disclosing that he received his letter of appointment last week.
Asked to shade light on who will be his successor, he declined to comment but merely said: “The government will appoint another one (as Sibu Resident).”
On whoever is replacing him as Sibu Resident, Hii hoped to see the continuation of the very cohesive and united relations among the local communities.
“I think the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are proactive in term of tourism and community activities – this should be continued.
“Community cohesion and community spirit as well as a sense of belonging – I think these are the things that happen in Sibu,” he pointed out.
Prior to his appointment as Sibu Resident, Hii served as Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) secretary.