馬來西亞武裝部隊退伍軍人協會（PVATM）Miri推出了首屆手工藝品展覽和盛大慶典

該活動旨在促進傳統手工藝品，同時為退伍軍人及其家人提供展示其創造力並加強社區紐帶的平台。

PVATM Miri members and guests mingle during the Handicraft Exhibition and Pre-Gawai Celebration at PVATM Miri yesterday.

PVATM Miri成員和客人在昨天在PVATM Miri舉行的手工藝品展覽會和慶祝活動前的慶祝活動中交流。

MIRI (May 4): The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) Miri launched its inaugural Handicraft Exhibition and Pre-Gawai Celebration yesterday, marking a significant event for the association.

Miri（5月4日）：馬來西亞武裝部隊退伍軍人協會（PVATM）Miri昨天推出了其首屆手工藝品展覽和加瓦之前的慶祝活動，標誌著該協會的重要活動。

The exhibition, held at PVATM Miri, aimed to promote traditional handicrafts and provide a platform for veterans and their families to showcase their creativity.

在PVATM Miri舉行的展覽旨在宣傳傳統手工藝品，並為退伍軍人及其家人提供展示其創造力的平台。

The ceremony was officiated by Councillor Dato Victor Lau, who represented Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin.

儀式由議員拿督維克多·勞（Dato Victor Lau）主持，他代表運輸部長拿督·斯里·李·金·金（Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin）。

Lau expressed his appreciation for PVATM Miri’s successful organisation of the event, highlighting the creativity and financial effort evident in the handicrafts.

劉對Pvatm Miri成功組織的活動表示讚賞，強調了手工藝品中明顯的創造力和經濟努力。

He also urged attendees to support the veterans by purchasing their handmade products, as this would directly contribute to the association’s welfare.

他還敦促與會者通過購買手工製作產品來支持退伍軍人，因為這將直接有助於協會的福利。

“These events not only strengthen the association but also offer an opportunity for the wider community to better understand and support our veterans,” Lau said.

勞說：“這些事件不僅加強了協會，而且為更廣泛的社區提供了更好地理解和支持我們的退伍軍人的機會。”

In his speech, Lau outlined five key goals for the event and association.

勞在演講中概述了活動和協會的五個關鍵目標。

These included uniting veterans, encouraging more to register with the association and raising funds to support its operations.

這些包括團結退伍軍人，鼓勵更多地在協會註冊並籌集資金以支持其業務。

He also emphasized the importance of ensuring veterans and their families receive the benefits they are entitled to from the Department of Veteran Affairs.

他還強調了確保退伍軍人及其家人從退伍軍人事務部獲得的利益的重要性。

“There is also a need to expand activities that can benefit veterans and foster stronger ties between retired and active military personnel and the state government.

“還需要擴大可以使退伍軍人受益的活動，並在退休和活躍的軍事人員與州政府之間建立更牢固的聯繫。

“I hope PVATM Miri will continue to receive strong community support and thrive in the years ahead,” he said.

他說：“我希望PVATM Miri將在未來幾年繼續獲得強大的社區支持和蓬勃發展。”

Following the officiating ceremony, guests had the chance to tour the exhibition area, engage with vendors and admire the array of handmade crafts on display.

主持儀式結束後，客人有機會參觀展覽區，與供應商互動，並欣賞展出的一系列手工工藝品。

Among those present were PVATM Miri head Nelus Nyelak; PVATM Sri Kandi head Juliana Esah Kakok; Councillor Lisa Yu, who represented Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting; and Councillor Sean Huang, who represented Miri mayor Adam Yii.

在場的其中包括PVATM Miri頭撫摸； Pvatm Sri Kandi負責人Juliana Esah Kakok；議員麗莎·尤（Lisa Yu），代表旅遊，創意產業和表演藝術副部長拿督·塞巴斯蒂安·廷（Datuk Sebastian Ting）；代表美里少校亞當·耶（Adam Yii）的議員肖恩·黃（Sean Huang）。