The whole world benefitted from Confucius' teachings

October 30, 2016

FOR EDUCATION: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah presenting a mock cheque of RM30,000 to the Board of Management of Chung Hwa School Beliong.

KUCHING: The impact of Confucius' teachings is not only confined to the Chinese community but also other communities around the world.

Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this had caused many studies to be carried out on his teachings in many parts of the world.

He said the world was intrigued with Confucious' teachings which were applicable in many aspects of human life.

Abdul Karim spoke at Majlis Malam Mesra Hari Confucious 2016 held at a restaurant here last night.

The function was organised by SJK Chung Hua Beliong on behalf of the Combined Board of Management Committee of Schools and PTA of 19 Chinese stream primary schools of Kuching-Serian Road, Simunjan and Asajaya.

RECOGNITION OF CONTRIBUTION: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah with the recipients of long service award

Abdul Karim also touched on the contributions made by the Chinese community in the field of education.

He said the Chinese community had helped other communities gain education.

Karim: Chung Hua schools deserve support

November 15, 2013

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT: Abdul Karim (fourth right) symbolically presents a government grant to school kindergarten building construction working committee chairman Liew Shak Sen.

ASAJAYA: Chung Hua schools deserve to be supported as they play a big role in education in the state .

Assistant Minister of Housing Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Chung Hua schools in Sarawak, especially in rural areas such as Asajaya, are also attended by many non-Chinese.

“For me, I will not want to be indifferent towards Chung Hua schools. Most importantly, these schools also play a role in educating and shaping up our younger generation, for the sake of human capital development in the state,” he said during the 68th SJK Chung Hua Asajaya annual presentation of prizes and certificates.

He pointed out that SJK Chung Hua Asajaya has been in existence since 1948, when Asajaya was still known as Nonok, and played a big role in the development of the area for all communities.

“You see how long this school has been in existence … I believe the achievements made by this school are a source of pride for the locals, and many of its former pupils have succeeded in life.

“One of the special features of this school is promoting the martial art of silat, and some of the pupils have succeeded in it at the state level competitions,” he said.

Abdul Karim also paid tribute to the Chinese community in Asajaya who have contributed immensely to the development of the area despite being small in number.