SAI CHINESE AFFAIR

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In 1991, few Chinese devotees, headed by Brother Dato J. Jegathesan and Brother Cheah Woon Kwong discussed the formation of a Chinese speaking group as a wing to the Central Council in addition to the existing Spiritual, Education and Services wings.

The intention to form a Chinese wing is to spread Baba's teaching to the non-English speaking Chinese community in the country. In 1992 the Chinese wing was formed and was known as CAC (Chinese Activity Committee) and Brother Heng Keng San was appointed as the first Vice President of CAC.

Bro Tan Suei took over as VP during year 1993 to 1994, and had to relinquish his post as he was transferred by his company to work in Indonesia.

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Between 1994 till 1997 Sister Khoo Beng Yong better known in the Sai organization as Sister Cheah, spouse of Bro Cheah Woon Kong became the VP of CAC and during her time, a few important projects/ activities had taken place as follows:

  • change name of CAC to SCA (Sai Chinese Affairs Wing).
  • organize the first lion dance troupe to Puttapathi in year 1995 for the performance during the Sri Sathya Sai world musical festival as part of the celebration of the 70th year of advent avatar”
  • organize the first international Chinese New Year celebration in Puttapathi in year 1997, participated by about 1800 devotees- Chinese and non - Chinese.
  • start the first EHV classes in Chinese language.
  • conducted the first Chinese EHV guru training camp in Muar.
  • one other Chinese guru training camp in Kuala Kedah.
  • started to publish “Bai San”- the first issue of our SCA quarterly bulletin.
  • organize the first SCA convention gathering in Alor Setar.
  • began to translate various Baba messengers and teaching to Chinese language. And to work with Bro Chiew of Singapore to compost Chinese Bhajan songs.

In 1998, Sister Chuah Huan Bee took over batten and continue to carry on works left by Sister Cheah to strengthen the organization of SCA. Subsequently Bro Yong Kong Whye, Bro Billy Fong, Bro Albert Ong and now to Bro Baik went on to hold the VP SCA position.