MGA Activity

MGA’s Annual Dinner 2008 on Friday, 18 July at Grand Ballroom, Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

18 Jul 2008

More than 500 members, associates and invited guests attended the 13th MGA’s Annual Dinner get-together which was hosted by President of MGA, YBhg Datuk (Dr) Abdul Rahim Hj Hashim and YBhg Datin Safiah Mohd Yusof. More than 500 members, associates and invited guests attended the 13th MGA’s Annual Dinner get-together which was hosted by President of MGA, YBhg Datuk (Dr) Abdul Rahim Hj Hashim and YBhg Datin Safiah Mohd Yusof. In the welcoming address, Datuk Rahim accorded appreciation and thanks to the members and organizations for the support and contribution in purchasing of dinner tables, sponsorship of lucky draw prizes and in the organizing of the event.

Members were updated on MGA’s activities over the last six months relating to the PRESTIGE programme organized for university students in February, the annual golf in April and two luncheon talks. MGA’s prominent role in the International Gas Union (IGU) was highlighted with the count down to assuming the IGU Presidency in 2009 and hosting of the World Gas Conference in 2012. MGA has hosted two committee meetings of the IGU technical groups in Penang in February and another three groups will be having their meetings in Kuching in September. Members were encouraged to come onboard for opportunities to participate in world gas activities and events.

The theme for the evening ‘million of styles, million of smiles’, kicked off with a lively opening parade of ‘hollywood’ stars and dancers accompanied by the sound of war drums. Dining to the soothing music by Oli and pianist, the guests settled in to enjoy the Chinese styled cuisine. The performance by Fredo and the Flintstone was superb with the crowd warmly entertained by the maestro with down the memory tunes and melodies. The highlight of the evening was the show time by Phua Chu Kang, the Mediacorp artiste from Singapore which brought much gaiety and laughter to the crowd. Bravo to the guests who so sportingly and gamely participated on stage with lively interactions to the hilarious and witty antics of the comedian. There were many a smiling faces amongst the audience who were kept mesmerized by the jovial down to earth treats and tricks and the deep pitched songs rendered by the versatile artiste. The evening just flowed through wonderfully keeping most of the audience on their seats till past 11:00 pm when the last lucky draw for the top five prizes were drawn. The crowd indeed had had an entertaining and fun filled time judging from the positive feedback. Top