The Board of Trustees of the Yek Min Ek Foundation convened on 9th September 2024 to select the Foundation’s scholars for the year.
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Yek Siew Liong, with trustees Mr. Hii Ching Chiong, Dr. Wong Ching Seh, Mr. Law Siong Lee, and trustee/secretary Mdm. Edith Kiu Poh Een in attendance. Trustee Mr. Timothy Yek Li-Yuan conveyed his apologies as he was attending the 17th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC).
The Foundation’s criteria for selection is needy students outstanding in study and conduct, irrespective of their ethnicity or the discipline they choose to pursue to mitigate their financial constraints. The key significance is to help them discover their potential, develop their capabilities so that they can make practical contributions towards the national development in general and to Sarawak in particular, and appreciate the spirit of giving back to society.
For 2024, the Foundation is supporting 13 continuing scholars and has selected 7 new scholars, bringing the total to 20 scholars for the year.
The Board of Trustees wishes all applicants every success in their endeavours.
