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The Institute held its annual dinner on 12 April 2008 at the Nikko Hotel’s ballroom
in Kuala Lumpur. Over 350 guests, members and students came dressed according to
the theme “Malaysia Truly Asia”.
Companies Commission of Malaysia’s CEO Abdul Karim Abdul Jalil was the guest
of honour for the evening. The event began with an opening gambit by the Malaysian
Cultural Dancers.
Shortly after, a brief powerpoint presentation entitled “MAICSA Happenings” for
the year 2007/2008 was shown. This was immediately followed by a welcome speech
from MAICSA president Akbar Moidunny FCIS. The highlight of the evening was the MAICSA
Long Service Awards. At the event, five Committee members received their awards
for 15 years of continuous service in the various Committees. They were Heng Ji
Keng FCIS, Ong Whee Tiong FCIS, Dunstan Ang Swee Choon ACIS, Ong Jin Leong ACIS
and Polycarp Teo Sebom ACIS.
While being served with a sumptuous nine-course Chinese dinner, guests were entertained
with a comical sketch by “MAICSA Pte Ltd” comprising MAICSA staff. This was followed
by a combination of cultural dances showcasing the theme “Malaysia Truly Asia” by
the Malaysian Cultural Dancers. There was also much anticipated excitement when
the Best Dressed Awards were announced. For their efforts in dressing to the theme,
three males and female guests were adjudged “Best Dressed” and received their trophies
and prizes from the president.
Lots of lucky draw and table draw prizes were given out during the dinner. Overall,
it was an entertaining and exciting Malaysia Truly Asia evening at the MAICSA 49th
Annual Dinner.
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