Dai Le (Fowler, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I was honoured to take part in the Khmer Community of New South Wales's 47th anniversary celebration last night. Over 5,000 people in Fowler speak the Khmer language, which is the official language spoken in Cambodia. Khmer Community of New South Wales Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation located in the suburb of Bonnyrigg. This volunteer based organisation provides a whole range of targeted services, such as language classes, to those who identify as having Khmer heritage. I have been very privileged to have been included in many of their cultural celebrations and activities over the past decade or more.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the committee members and leaders who've been part of the organisation's journey of 47 years, especially all the presidents past and current. I would like to acknowledge the current president, Ms Chanthy Lim-Chum and former presidents Dr Kem Kang, Mr Ek Bun Ang Neak, Mr Por Seng Lay, Mr Sokhan Yim, Mr Sokun Keat, Mr Pon Ou, Mr Lim Sorn Meng, Mr Bunna Thei, Mr Vuthy Chomrong, Mr Sath Srey, Mr Saing Heang Sen, Mr Por Heang Ya, Mrs Sovannairand Kay, Mr Rithy So, Mr Daniel Lee, Mrs Lina Tjoeng, Mr Sorn Yin and Mrs Srey Touch Kang. I want to congratulate all of these presidents past and present who contributed so much to the Khmer community and the community of Fowler.