In early 1962, JCI Senator John Leong was invited by JCI Senator Sim Kheng Lung to attend a JCI Conference in Kuching. After his return from Kuching, JCI Senator John Leong invited a group of 13 young men together, whose names are noted below, to the 4th Divisional Youth Council building for the discussion about the formation of Miri Chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce:
Foo Chia Choon |
Chong Fung Ping |
James Ting |
David Chia |
Ling Uong Leh |
Dicken Tan Boon Kim |
Abdul Rasul Khan |
D.A. Dwason |
Kwan Chee Ming |
Yong Chon Yee |
Andrew Foo |
Leong Chee Seng |
Sim Teck Sing |
A very successful meeting was held, with everyone attending agreeing to form the Chapter unanimously.
The Chapter was subsequently registered on 24th October 1962 with JCI Senator John Leong as its Chartered President for a duration of four years. In 1963, he was awarded the JCI Senatorship and became the first JCI Senator in Miri.
The name of Junior Chamber of Commerce was changed to Jaycees during 1972 JCI World Congress in Taipei. Accordingly, Miri Junior Chamber of COmmerce was renamed to "Miri Jaycees".
Over all these years, Miri Jaycees has produced quite a number of good and efficient leaders, some of whom are now holding important positions in our community such as JCI Senator John Leong (Bishop), Datuk JCI Senator Dr George Chan (Deputy Chief Minister), JCI Senator Chong Kuan Kee (MMC Councillor). Moreover, Miri Jaycees has continued to carry out many community projects, training courses, seminars and other youth activities. Unitl today, she remains as one of the most active youth organisations in Miri. Some of the major and important projects are listed as follows:
1963 | 1st Trade Fair |
1964 | 2nd Trade Fair |
1965 | Miri Regatta |
1967 | 3rd Trade Fair |
1968 | Visited by JCI World President - JCI Senator Thomas |
1969 | Datuk JCI Senator Dr George Chan elected as 1th Sarawak Jaycees President |
1971 | 4th Trade Fair
Visited by JCI World President - JCI Senator Graham Sinclair Sponsored the formation of Lutong Jaycees |
1972 | Hosted the 17th Sarawak Jaycees Annual Convention
Visited by JCI EVP Roy Barnases and JCI VP George Huang JCI Senator Peter Ling elected as 18th Sarawak Jaycees President |
1973 | 5th Trade Fair
JCI Senator Chong Kuon Kee elected as 19th Sarawak Jaycees President |
1974 | Visited by JCI World President JCI Senator
Smith and JCI VP JCI Senator Marcel
JCI Senator Hii King Yong elected as 20th Sarawak Jaycees President |
1976 | Visited by JCI VP JCI Senator Kantilal
Jinna
JCI Senator Hii King Yong elected as 22nd Sarawak Jaycees Vice President |
1977 | 6th Trade Fair
Hosted 22nd Sarawak Jaycees Annual Convention Visited by JCI VP SCI Senator Marcos V. Calo SSigning of Sisterhood Pact with Manila Jaycees |
1978 | JCI Senator Tony Chong nominated by Jaycees Malaysia as delegate to the 3rd Asian Youth Voyage organised by Japan Jaycees |
1979 | 24th Sarawak Jaycees Convention
JCI Senator Lee CHung Chee elected as 24th Sarawak Jaycees President |
1980 | 7th Trade Fair
Hosted 24th Sarawak Jaycees Convention |
1981 | Visited by JCI VP JC Lee Hong Kyung |
1982 | The Great Royal Circus of India
Jointly constructed Miri and Lutong Jaycees Bus Shed in Miri Celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Miri Jaycees |
1983 | The Philippines Baranggay Culture Show
Hosted the Jaycees Malaysia Advanced TROT School JCI Senator Matthew Moi appointed as JCM National Treasurer JCI Senator Tony Chong elected as JCM National Executive Vice President |
1984 | The Philippines Fashion Show
JCI Senator William Kueh was nominated by JCM to attend the JCI TROT School in Kuala Lumpur ASPAC Conference |
1985 | Hosted JCM Finance & EXCO Meeting
Visited by JCI VP JCI Senator Brain Carran Donation of Parking Attendant Pondok to MMC JCI Senator William Kueh was awarded the "Most Outstanding LOM President of Malaysia" in the Petaling Jaya Convention |
1986 | JCI Senator William Kueh was awarded the "Most
Outstanding LOM President of the World" in Cartegena World Congress
JC Lee Kim Shin was nominated by Miri Jaycees and awarded "Ten Outstanding Young Person" (TOYM) award JCI Senator Li Yo Wei was elected as Jaycees Malaysia National President JCI Senator William Kueh was appointed as JCM National Secretary General |
1987 | Hosted JCM Finance & EXCO Meeting
Celebrated 25th Miri Jaycees Silver Jubilee JCI Senator William Kueh was appointed as JCM National Training Director |
1988 | JCI Senator William Kueh was elected as JCM National
Executive Vice President
Presented JCI Creed (ordered from JCI) to Lutong Jaycees |
1989 | Organised 8th Miri Jaycees Trade Fair
JCI Senator William Kueh was appointed as JCM Training Director (Area 1) JCI Senator Phan Fah Kiong was elected JCM National Vice President JCI Senator William Kueh was nominated by JCM to attend the 2nd Junior Chamber International Academy in Sendai, Japan |
1991 | Organised the Chinese Painting Arts Exhibition |
1992 | Organised the Final Countdown New Year Eve's Ball |
1993 | Miri Jaycees was changed to Miri Junior Chamber |
1994 | Organised Games Carnival for Area 1 LOMS Meeting
in Miri
Organised Senators' Night and Singing of MOU with Rihga Royal Hotel Miri Bidding for the 20th Junior Chamber malaysia National Convention |
1995 | Hosted the 20th Junior Chamber malaysia National Convention with the biggest delegation of 531 |
1998 | JCI Senator Phan Fah Kiong was elected National Executive Vice President Sarawak and Area Chairman Sarawak |