KOTA KINABALU: Commercial and private vehicle services agents here have been urged to refrain from unethical and corrupt practices.
Urging this was Luyang State assemblywoman, Melanie Chia, stressing that this was crucial towards maintaining a good image of their association, and the industry, as a whole.
"This is because whatcver wrong doings committed by you would inevitably reflect badly on the association, and the industry as a whole." she said.
She stressed this while speaking as their Advisor at the swearing-in ceremony of the 8th Executive Comrnittee (2011 - 2013) of their Association (Perkas) at a leading Chinese seafood restaurant here, on Fridry.
Chia, who is also the Women Chief of Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP), further stressed that apart from providing a satisfactory service to their clients, they should also maintain good discipline among themselves in order to saltguarcl the good image of the association.
She also advised them to strictly abide by the rules and regulations set by the relevant authoritics such as the Road and Transport Department, Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) and Puspakom, in order to better portray their professionalism.
She also emphasized on the importance relevant authorities, so as to ensure a smooth and efficient performance of their tasks and duties.
In addition to this, she also hoped they would treat their 10-year-old milestone as a motivation for them to strive for higher standard and quality of services.
"I sincerely hope you would not only provide an effident service but more importantly, a trustworthy and responsible one," she said.
Meanwhile, in his speech earlier, Perkas Chairman Andrew Yong Wei Kiong called upon the public and the business community here to give priority to its members when comes to dealing with the relevant authorities like puspakom, citing that its members are duly registered with Puspakom, and are well-versed with irs requirements.
He also commended and thanked Puspakom for the good cooperation extended to allowing its members to use their membership card while dealing with them (puspakom).
Besides this, he also hoped Puspakom would conduct follow-up courses for its members, in the near future.
Yolg also noted that incepted on 27 March 2001 and officially approved by the Registrar of Societies (RoS) on 9 April 2002, the Association currently has 60 members, out of the 150 - 200 commercial/private vehicle services agents operating in Kota Kinabalu.
Besidcs presenting the letter of appointment to its various Advisors. The Association also distributed cash rewards to the children of its members who excelled in their studies.
Also present during the occasion were deputy chairperson of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sabah, Christina Liew.
New Sabah Times
Sunday, August 21, 2011
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