On May 3rd, 2023, the awaited Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) unfolded, marking a new milestone in MSSM’s journey. The primary objective of this meeting was to elect the incoming President, Vice President, General Secretary, Treasurer, and Sponsorship Director.

The OGM began with an inspiring speech delivered by the outgoing President, Lew Jie Hao to set the tone for the day’s proceedings. Following this, the General Secretary, Sherry Hor, and Treasurer, Julian Lim, presented the Secretarial Report and Financial Report respectively, highlighting the achievements and financial stability achieved during their tenure throughout the year.

The yearly review of the MSSM demonstrated the collective dedication and commitment of the outgoing committee members, showcasing the impact they had made on the society’s growth and initiatives. During the Motion Debate session, one motion emerged: the need to update the outdated Sports Policy. With support from the members, this motion secured a majority vote, signalling the society’s readiness to embrace progress and adapt to changes.

With the formalities concluded, the spotlight turned to the elections for the new committee. Each candidate passionately delivered a five-minute manifesto, outlining their visions and plans to steer the society forward. Engaging in a lively Q&A session, they answered the questions asked by the members.

After a few rounds, five candidates emerged as the chosen leaders to take on the responsibility of driving the society’s mission and goals. Sang Jia Jing was elected as the Shadow President, Ku Adriana Najdwa as the Vice President, Yan Qi Ding as the General Secretary, Chelsea Choong as the Treasurer and Denise Cheah as the Sponsorship Director.

The OGM concluded on a note of determination, with the new committee prepared to continue the legacy of excellence and innovation set forth by their predecessors. The stage was now set for the MSSM to embark on a new chapter.

3 May 2023

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