By Asia Samachar | Malaysia |
Former senator Daljit Singh has been elected as the new president of the Sikh Welfare Society Malaysia (SWSM), an outfit formed just over four decades ago.
He took over from Balvinder Kaur who became acting president with the departure of Harbans Singh Gill Kaleke in July 2023.
Daljit and the entire in-coming executive committee was elected unopposed at its 42nd AGM on Sunday (March 31, 2024). Some of the key officials are VP Balvinder Kaur, secretary Aman Singh and treasurer Santokh Singh. (See full list below).
One of the immediate task for the new team is a fund raising dinner on May 4 (Saturday) in Kuala Lumpur.
“The society’s funds are very low at the moment. We have at least 30 families who are dependent on the society for regular assistance. This fund raising dinner will help boost our ability to continue helping the needy families,” Daljit told Asia Samachar.
The society is urging well-wishers to purchase a seat for RM1,500 or a table of 10 at RM15,000 which would allow the society to assist a family for at least three years.
To purchase dinner tickets, call +6013-3639311.
Sikh Welfare Society Malaysia (Committee for 2024 – 2026)
President: Datuk Seri Daljit Singh Dalliwal
Vice President: Balvinder Kaur
Hon Secretary: Aman Singh
Assistant Secretary: Aaronjeet Singh
Hon Treasure: Santokh Singh
Assistant Treasure: Mahinder Kaur
Committee Members
Rtd Mjr Baldev Singh
Jagit Singh Johl
Manjit Singh
Hardip Kaur
Corporate Members
Gurdwara Tat Khalsa
Gurdwara Sentul
Gurdwara Petaling Jaya
Gurdwara High Street
Malacca Vidiyalla
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