Hii King Chiong : Hawkers Play Significant Role In Local Culture & Prosperity

18.11.2014--The Honorary Life Advisor of Federation of Sarawak Hawkers’ Association Dato Hii King Chiong said that the state of local culture, prosperity and tourism could be gauged from the level of services and hospitality rendered by eateries, traders and hawkers. Therefore, the service and attitude of hawkers has significant bearing in the building of an honest and friendly community.

Hii made these remarks in his speech today at the 19th Sarawak members congress & election.

He hoped that the newly elected leaders will identify more plans to enhance the services of traders and hawkers to improve the economic effects for the benefits of all.

“The association members have provided good services over the years which are well acknowledged and respected by the people. They have also shouldered big responsibilities and made huge contributions in socio economic progress.”

Hii said traders and hawkers are involved in a wide range of industries and have a big impact on various issues from socio economic flows to healthy diets of consumers etc.

Of the 72 industries, traders and hawkers is the most fundamental and dynamic as it is people-oriented which also highlighted its importance to the society.

Hii paid tribute to the spirit of dedication of the members to their professions. He appealed to everyone to continue keeping up the good reputation in honesty, hospitality and friendliness and contributing to the economy and consumers in Sarawak.

He emphasised that people of the same trade must help one another and stand united to uphold the reputation and interests of their industry.
 

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