The installation (for the 2023-2024 term of two years) of the TPIHK President and 54-member Board of Directors at a dinner on
Established in 1929 with 6,500 members, the TPIHK is the apex organisation of various Teochew clan associations in
At the new board installation ceremony, DPM Heng said he was pleased to learn that the new leadership is taking a further step forward to support the local Teochew business community in seizing new opportunities across the region, while playing a part to foster an inclusive society.
In his installation speech, Dato' Seri
While emerging from the ravages of the pandemic, new challenges such as geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty have emerged. He urged the Teochews to contribute to the community, society and the country, including to the Forward Singapore social compact - amid these challenges.
"Our forefathers, seeking a better life when they left their hometowns, faced numerous challenges when they arrived here and other parts of
Dato' Seri
The first is to further strengthen unity among various Teochew clan associations so that they can participate more actively with a single voice with other clan associations and civic organisations of the ethnic Chinese community in
Second, TPIHK leaders also need to attract Teochew youths, encourage the latter to appreciate their heritage and to contribute actively to the community and conversations on Forward Singapore.
Third, the association must uphold the spirit of giving back to society by strengthening ties with grassroots organisations to care and support the needy and vulnerable groups regardless of race, language and religion.
Finally, Dato' Seri Goh and his team will seek to forge stronger ties with Teochew organisations overseas to improve networking and business opportunities among the Teochew diaspora in an age of globalisation and digitalisation.
A special recognition was made to TPIHK's past presidents for their contributions to the organisation. Appreciation tokens were also presented to key sponsors and donors of the installation ceremony.
TPIHK President's speech (PDF): https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20230503_TPIHK.pdf
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