The Sarawak Electrical Association (SEA) celebrated its 50th Golden Anniversary on 27th November 2011. A grand dinner was organised at the Thian Court Restaurant, Crown Square, Kuching. TEEAM was invited to the grand dinner. A delegation of 30 members from the TEEAM Council, spouses and Secretariat staff flew to Kuching to join the SEA’s celebration.

At the dinner, Guest of Honour, Deputy Works Minister, YB Dato’ Yong Khoon Seng called on stakeholders in the electrical and electronics industry to support the government’s green initiatives towards a better environment for all. He said going green had become a global trend and Malaysians should also do their part in environmental conservation. He hoped that associations will encourage the public to start using environment friendly or power efficient products in their daily life. These efforts will go a long way in saving mother earth and at the same time create business opportunities for all.

SEA Chairman, Mr Francis Chew Joon Fah in his dinner speech, urged the government to monitor and control the sale of poor quality electrical products in the market to protect consumers’ safety. The association will organise educational activities to create safety awareness.

TEEAM President, Engr Fu Wing Hoong echoed SEA Chairman’s called on refraining from dealing in sub-standard electrical products. In his speech at the dinner, he said that of great concerns were undersized cables, fake SIRIM stickers and low quality products. He said, “although prices are important factors in our purchasing consideration, we should not trade off quality and safety for lower prices. We in the electrical fraternity should be a good role model and have good business ethics in promoting the use of genuine and safe products.”

Highlights of activities for the night were cake cutting ceremony, presentation of long service awards, lucky draws and taekwondo performance. It was a joyous and memorable celebration. Syabas and well done to the SEA Dinner Organising team.