Boys Brigade participates in Hari Belia Sabah 2017

LIKAS – The Boys Brigade of Kota Kinabalu Division participated in the annual youth program Hari Belia Sabah 2017 organised by the Sabah Youth and Sports Ministry on 19-21 May 2017. The event was held in Likas Sports

The event was held in Likas Sports Complex and launched by Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Musa Aman.

Some 3,000 participating youth from various organisations came and took part in the health and adventurous sports programmes, and other activities during the three-day event.

Some of the other youth organisations present were Girls’ Brigade, Pengakap, Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia, Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia, St John Ambulance, Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia, Young Malaysian Movement, Gerakan Belia Bersatu Malaysia and Junior Chamber International (JCI).

The event attracted some 10,000 visitors which offered day and night programmes such as motivational talks, cultural dance and singing performances, recycle fashion show and sports tournament.

Government agencies, hotels and other organisations made their presence felt with exhibition booths showcasing their activities and offering advice on skills, entrepreneurship, opportunities of education and employment by the Youth and Sports Ministry.

The Boys Brigade of Kota Kinabalu Division sent a total of 150 members and officers to the event. Members had the opportunity to see how other organisations function, to learn new skills, and to explore new opportunities.

The KK Division BB, at their exhibition booth, promoted all the activities carried out throughout the year through the objectives of Boys’ Brigade; the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom among members and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-Respect, and everything that tends towards a true Christian character, including the 50th Boys Brigade International Camp which was held on 3-6 June  2017. – Jeremy Chin