Mawan re-elected as Sarawak Scout Council president for 2025-2027

KUCHING (Nov 17): Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom has been re-elected as president of the Sarawak Scout Council (SSC) for the term 2025-2027.

According to a press statement from SSC today, Mawan was returned unopposed at the annual general meeting (AGM) held at a hotel here yesterday.

Datuk Mohamad Safri Abdillah was elected as deputy president, while Juma’at Ibrahim, Kho Ik Teck Mohadi Mobin were elected as vice presidents.

Peter Chai Mui Seng was elected as chairman of the SSC’s Executive Committee while Awang Mahadil Awang Bujang was elected as his deputy.

Zasran Abdullah was elected as honorary secretary, and Khairul Anwar Shazali was elected as honorary treasurer.

Committee members include Mohd Yusuf Long, Lee Kong Shin, Lionel Tang Chee Why, Dayang Suhaila Awang Suhaili and Thian Hiong Boon.

During his opening speech for the AGM, Mawan highlighted key achievements over the year and outlined future steps to empower the Scout movement in the state.

The Advisor in the Sarawak Premier’s Office for food industry, commodity and regional development also praised the close cooperation between the council members and scout commissioners who have significantly contributed to organising various scouting activities and programmes throughout the year.

He acknowledged that good collaboration between all parties has played a major role in the successful organisation of activities that foster the spirit of leadership, cooperation, and skills among Sarawak scouts.

“I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all those involved in ensuring that the Sarawak scout movement continues to thrive. This collaboration needs to continue, and I hope this will bring greater success in the future,” said Mawan.

He also called for the Sarawak scout movement to adopt the latest technology, such as artificial intelligence in the organisation of scouting programmes.

He believed that the use of AI can increase efficiency in activity management and provide a more interesting and interactive experience to scout members, thereby helping to produce a more competitive generation of scouts in a rapidly evolving technological world.

“The SSC will continue to play an important role in shaping the character and leadership of the young generation in the state. With strong support from all parties, the Sarawak scout movement will continue to move forward and produce more versatile young leaders,” said Mawan, who is Pakan assemblyman.

Apart from leading the SSC, Mawan is also the president of Sarawak Dayak National Union.

Also present were the chief scout commissioner of Sarawak Capt Zainuddin Hamdan, his deputies John Lim Boon Beng, Methodius Macdonald George Segie, other commissioners and district scout council chairmen.