Past MAH-P Events 2012

Penang Beach Carnival 2012 - 25th November 2012

MAH Penang Chapter - General Managers meeting @ ESCAPE, Teluk Bahang on 20 November 2012

Free Mural Bicycle Tour for MAH-P Concierge Members 3/11/12

12th Career & Postgraduate Expo 2012

Date: 17th - 18th November 2012
Venue: Penang International Sports Arena

Objectives

To assist the Government in providing more career opportunities in Malaysia
To provide those unemployed in the market a wider choice of career opportunities
To provide a platform for employers to do recruitment and showcase their companies
The Most Effective Platform for higher education and training institutions to showcase the institutions and courses.
To increase the awareness of existing higher educational and training opportunities.
Ideal place to meet face-to-face prospective students interested in higher education.
To assist government on promoting higher education available in both local and oversea.

National Excellence OSH Award 2012 (Hotels & Restaurants category)

A leading business class hotel in Malaysia, the Eastin Hotel Penang has won the best award in the National Excellence OSH Award 2012 (Hotels and Restaurants category) held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). Organized by the National Council of Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), this award is presented to recognize organizations’ excellence in work related health and safety performance.

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Penang Chefs 25th Silver Jubilee Anniversary Dinner - 25th October 2012

(Excerpt of a speech by Mary Ann Harris, Chairman of Malaysian Association of Hotels (Penang Chapter)
The Malaysian Association of Hotels, especially the Penang Chapter, is proud that so many of our chefs have been recognized through job offers overseas, as well as by the fact that Penang food is recognized across the globe.
Without you, dear chefs, we hotels could not begin to serve our guests with fabulous food that make them keep coming back for more.
So, to all the youngsters who are training to become chefs, we encourage you to grow in this noble profession, so that we will have more chefs to fill the vacancies with the many new F&B outlets & hotels constantly opening.
Lastly, for all the fame and good publicity that chefs have brought to Penang, we, the hoteliers, thank and salute you.
Well done and keep it up for another 25 years so we may celebrate your golden jubilee!

Thank you.

Best regards,
Mary Ann Harris DBA, CHA

Chairman - Malaysian Association of Hotels (Penang Chapter)

Latest recognition for Feringg Grill at Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa

Since 1993, Feringgi Grill has been nominated by the readers of Malaysia Tatler as one of Malaysia's Best Restaurants for its exceptional cuisine and service. If you have not dined in the Feringgi Grill lately, do make you way there and be pampered by Chef de Cuisine, Matthias Tretbar and his team for a memorable dining experience. Receiving the latest recognition from Malaysia Tatler's Advertising Manager, Sue Loke, is Director of Food & Beverage, Alex Phuah. Looking on (from left) is Advertising Executive, Karen Yeoh, Junior Chef de Cuisine, Yeoh Chee Teong and Feringgi Grill & Bar Service Manager, Mohamad Farouk.

Golden Sands Resort Penang wins 2 Family Orientated Awards

Golden Sands Resort, Penang recently received two awards for family-oriented hotels. The hotel was voted the “Most Family-Friendly Hotel” in the 2012 HotelClub Malaysian Hotel Awards and named the winner of the “Best Family Stay” category for the Expatriate Lifestyle Best of Malaysia 2012 Awards.

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12th Penang Career & Postgraduate Expo 2012

The press conference of the 12th Penang Career & Postgraduate Expo 2012 organized by PenExpo which will be held on 17 & 18 Nov 2012 at PISA, led by Y.B. Dato' Abdul Malik Bin Abul Kassim (centre, yellow batik) together with sponsors and supporters such as Malaysian Institute of Accountants, Firefly, Samenta, the Malaysia Association of Hotels and Kareer.com.my was held at Komtar on 18 October 2012.

MAH Penang Chapter - General Managers meeting on board the Super Star Libra on 12 Oct 2012.

MAH-P Booth in 12th Penang Career & Post-Graduate Expo

Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon 2012 MAH-P Water Station

MAH Money Changer Policy Seminar - 27th September 2012

The MAH Penang Team getting ready to set off on the MAH Treasure Hunt in Kuantan Pahang.

The MAH Penang Team getting ready to set off on the MAH Treasure Hunt in Kuantan Pahang, with: Front Row (From Left):

1. Mr. Faizhal

2. MAH Penang Chapter Chairman, Mary Ann Harris

3. Mr. Bhukary

Back Row (From Left):

1. Mr. Rahim

2. Mr. Rosslan

The MAH Penang Team all excited to begin their journey on the MAH Treasure Hunt, from left to right:

1. Mr. Rahim

2. Mr. Faizhal

3. Mr. Bhukary

4. Mr. Rosslan

MAH member GMs at the 5th Tourism Promotion Organization Forum Opening held at Bayview Beach Resort on 18 Sep 2012.

In aid of Pulau Pinang Thalassaemia Society

13th MAH Charity Jam 2012 - Mock Cheque Presentation

Following to the 13th MAH Charity Jam Session which was held on 15th July 2012 at Carmen Club of Bayview Hotel Georgetown, the Malaysian Association of Hotels presented the collected amount totalling RM33,235.00 to Pulau Pinang Thalassaemia Society. The mock cheque presentation to Pulau Pinang Thalassaemia Society took place on 4 September 2012, at G Hotel, Penang.

The association would not have reached RM33,325 if it is not for the help of 14 bands that volunteered to perform live, the sponsor partners who supported the event in kind and the generous contribution from the public. The 14 bands that volunteered to perform live were Kenny Hogan, The Soliano’s, 9 Lives, The Rozells, Diane Soliano and Darrin Rozells, Xyper, Sizzling Sensation, Sound of Lights, The Sparkle Duo, JYJ, The Flaming Signature, Wake Your Mama, After School Project and Volatile. The sponsor partners were SKS Hotel Furniture and Equipment Sdn Bhd, Guinness Anchor Berhad (Tiger Beer), Carlsberg Marketing, FDP Marketing SB, Permanis Sandilands, Everfresh Juice Enterprise, Waja Omega Sdn Bhd and Rentokil Initial Sdn Bhd.

The Penang EXCO for Health and Welfare, Caring Society, Environment, YB Mr. Phee Boon Poh, represented the Chief Minister of Penang during the official launch whilst other dignitaries present were the Honorary Consul General of Pakistan, YBhg Dato’ Hj Abdul Rafique and Consulate General of Republic Indonesia, H.E Chilman Arisman.

The eventful marathon jam session was a great success as it exceeded the association’s targeted amount of RM30,000. Chairman of Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang Chapter, Ms Mary Ann Harris, Organizing Chairman, Mr Lawrence Perera and Chairman of Malaysian Association of Hotel, Mr Reginald Pereira presented the mock cheque to the Secretary of Pulau Pinang Thalasseamia Society, Mr Look Keng Weai. Also present to witness the presentation was the Penang State EXCO for Tourism Development and Culture, YB Danny Law Heng Kiang, Other members who will be in attendance are committee members of Pulau Pinang Thalassaemia Society and the members of Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang Chapter.

Visit to Governor's Residence on the Occassion of His Birthday

13th MAH Charity Jam 2012

The 13th MAH Charity Jam Session organized by the Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang Chapter took place on Sunday, 15th July 2012, from 4.00pm – 2.00am at Carmen Club, Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang. This year, The Pulau Pinang Thalassaemia Society is the selected beneficiary of MAH Charity Jam 2012 as MAH constantly seeks to support charities with little or no support, as part of its corporate social responsibility programme. MAH Penang Chapter hopes to raise more than RM30,000 during this meaningful event.

This year’s charity jam saw a list of live performances of 14 bands that have agreed do to their bit of charity. MAH Penang is also honoured with the special appearance by Mr. Kenny Hogan, Singapore’s Drumming Ambassador alongside an array of bands consisting of The Soliano’s & 9 Lives from Langkawi, The Rozells, a prominent local Country and Western Duo, Diane Soliano & Darrin Rozells, Xyper Band from Bayview Hotel Georgetown, Sizzling Sensation from Eastin Hotel, Sound of Lights from Shangri La’s Rasa Sayang Resort, The Sparkle Duo from Hydro Hotel, home grown bands like JYJ Band, The Flaming Signature, Wake Your Mama, After School Project and Volatile.

Besides being supported by Penang State Government, other companies that have generously sponsored the event are SKS Hotel Furniture and Equipment Sdn Bhd, Guinness Anchor Berhad (Tiger Beer), Carlsberg Marketing, FDP Marketing SB, Permanis Sandilands, Everfresh Juice Enterprise, Waja Omega Sdn Bhd and Rentokil Initial Sdn Bhd.

Penang Governor Celebrates Birthday Joy With A Nostalgic Masterpiece From Malaysian Association Of Hotels (MAH)

General Managers of various hotels under the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter paid a birthday courtesy call and presented a birthday cake to TYT Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang Tun Dato’ Seri Utama (Dr.) Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas at his residency, Seri Mutiara, in conjunction with His Excellency’s official birthday celebration on July 9, 2012.

The 30 kg cake, which was prepared by Mohamed Nazeri Ismail, Executive Pastry Chef and the pastry team of Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, was themed "Nostalgic Penang" showcasing a street scene of George Town at the turn of the twentieth century complete with pre-war shophouses, rickhaws and electric tram cars.

The cake is a rich fruit cake with a decorative sugarwork showpiece of sugar pastillage ice. Chef Nazeri, who is a stickler to detail and who has a passion for creating awe inspiring masterpieces, researched Penang’s bygone era on his day off in order to come up with this unique work of art. Chef Nazeri worked on the concept and the cake for one week.

“I was searching for ideas and I visited the local Penang State Museum in George Town. There, I was inspired by the old sepia tinted pictures of George Town from the days gone by. This regal birthday cake depicts the George Town’s Beach Street at the turn of the twentieth century,” said Chef Nazeri.

The Toh Puan was presented with a bouquet of her favourite flowers consisting of orchids and pink roses.

Present at the event were the Chairman of Malaysian Association of Hotels (Penang Chapter) Mary Ann Harris of Eastin Hotel. Also present were Edwin Yap of Bayview Beach Resort, Tony Goh of Cititel, Penang, Masni Shaik Dali of Hotel Royal Penang, M. Kumar of Hydro Hotel Penang, Anthony Ang of The Northam All Suite Penang, Steven Ang of Red Rock Hotel, Elaine Yue of Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, P. Nagaswaran of Sunway Hotel Georgetown, Penang, Francois Sigrist of Parkroyal Penang, Ben Ho of Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya, Jacky Chung of Yeng Keng Hotel, Andy Fong of Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel and Director of Communications for Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa and Golden Sands Resort, Suleiman Tunku Abdul Rahman. Absent during the visit: Anthony Ang of The Northam All Suite Penang & Jacky Chung of Yeng Keng Hotel.

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa

Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang Chapter Farewell Lunch for General Managers

The Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang Chapter met up recently for a monthly meeting at Feringgi Grill, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa. The meeting was also a farewell lunch of 3 General Managers in Penang. The outgoing General Managers were Marco Battistotti (General Manager, formerly from E&O Hotel Penang now at Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi), Bruno Cristol (outgoing General Manager, Golden Sands Resort moving to Traders Hotel, Brisbane) and Winston Toh (outgoing General Manager, Ixora Hotel).

The event was held in a convivial atmosphere for the General Managers of the Penang hospitality fraternity, complete with a "bon voyage" cake and singing food and beverage personnel to wish their counterparts well on their next job posting.

Among those present for the monthly meeting and lunch were over 20 of the MAH members including MAH Penang Chapter Chairman Mary Ann Harris, General Manager of Eastin Hotel Penang, Honorary Secretary Lawrence Perera, General Manager of Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang and Committee Member, Elaine Yue, General Manager of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa.

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Sunday | 15th July | 4.00 pm - 1.00 am

13th MAH Charity Jam 2012

The MAH Charity Jam is a marathon of jam sessions by musical bands to raise funds for charity which has been held for the past 12 years in Kuala Lumpur. The MAH Penang Chapter was bestowed the honours to host the 13 MAH Charity Jam since Penang is still a popular tourist destination and one of Malaysia’s two heritage cities.? Mr Edwin Yap, Area General Manager of Bayview Penang has graciously supported this event by sponsoring the venue Carmen Club and the hotels’ resources to host this charity jam.? MAH Penang Chapter hopes to raise RM30,000 for the sales of food & drink coupons at Carmen Club, Bayview Hotel Georgetown, Penang on 15 July with a 9 hours marathon jam from 4:00pm to 1:00am

The Penang State Government will once again support this initiative by MAH in Penang and Penang Chief Minister, YAB Tuan Lim Guan Eng is expected to grace the event with his esteemed presence.

This year’s charity jam will see over 15 bands performing at Carmen Club. MAH Penang is also honoured that Mr. Kenny Hogan, Singapore’s Drumming Ambassador will make a special appearance during the 13th MAH Charity Jam alongside an array of bands consisting of?The Soliano’s & 9 Lives from Langkawi, The Rozells, a prominent local Country and Western Duo, Xyper Band from Bayview Hotel Georgetown, Sizzling Sensation from Eastin Hotel, Sound of Lights from Shangri La’s Rasa Sayang Resort, The Sparkle Duo from Hydro Hotel, home grown bands like JYJ Band, Somebody Who, The Flaming Signature, Wake Your Mama, After School Project and Volatile. Mr Kenny Hogan will also conduct a free drum clinic for aspiring drummers at Carmen Club on Saturday, 14 July 2012 from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.

This year, The Pulau Pinang Thalassaemia Society is the selected beneficiary of MAH Charity Jam 2012 as MAH constantly seeks to support charities with little or no support, as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.

MAH looks forward to contribute significantly to this cause and provide moral support to this group and their families. Malaysians from all walks of life are invited to lend support and contribute to this good cause, while enjoying good company, great music and an unlimited flow of food and drinks provided by Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang.? Coupons worth RM100 per booklet can be obtained at the Reception of Bayview Hotel Georgetown before the event or during the event at the entrance of Carmen Club.? The coupons can be used to purchase food and drinks from RM10.00 and above.

For enquiries please contact:

Nuraya Shareen
Executive – Communications
Tel: (603) 4251 8477
Fax : (603) 4252 8477
Mobile: (6012) 6225339
Email: communications@hotels.org.my
Website: www.hotels.org.my

Lim Hui Hui
Communications Manager
Tel : (604) 2633161
Fax : (604) 2637232
Email : huihui.lim@bayviewhotels.com
Website :www.bayviewhotels.com/georgetown

About Penang ITM (Penang International Travel Mart)

Penang International Travel Mart

Penang International Travel Mart (Penang ITM) aims to promote Penang to the world and to be a driving force in the Penang travel trade industry – offering the latest developments, encouraging growth and providing equal opportunity for tourism businesses of all levels and investors in the tourism sector. Penang ITM 2012 is managed by the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA). It is supported by Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), Malaysia Inbound Tourism Association (MITA), Association of Tourism Attractions Penang (ATAP) and Penang Tourist Guide Association (PTGA).

The Penang State EXCO for Tourism Development and Culture Office has taking the lead to organise a Penang International Travel Mart (Penang ITM) at Equatorial Hotel on the 4th & 5th July 2012. The Penang ITM is a unique opportunity especially for the local travel trade to meet, network, and to showcase their products to the International market. Not only does it provide an engaging platform for business-to-business exchanges, it also allows visitors the opportunity to personally experience what Penang has to offer. This year, “Culture, Food and Heritage” has been chosen as the theme as it truly captures the essence of Penang and has always been the main factor that has drawn travellers from all over the world.

Award Presentation to the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH)

Employee Of The Year 2012: Penang Chapter

Penang, 07 May 2012 – The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter is pleased to announced the winners for the Best Employee Awards 2012: Penang Chapter.
The MAH Best Employee Award winners were selected from a pool of 8 nominees from various hotels. They were:
•Ms. Siti Zamzila Binti Jaya, Eastin Hotel
•Mr. Roslan Bin Naina Mohamed, Hydro Hotel Penang
•Mr. Mohamad Bin Hamidon, Traders Hotel
•Mr. Kalimuthu a/l Muthurian, Eastern & Oriental Hotel
•Ms. Norzaili Binti Mohamad Nor, Golden Sands Resort
•Mr. Ganeson a/l Dava Dass, Berjaya Penang Hotel
•Mr. Lim Jiunn Ming, Cititel Hotel Penang
•Mr. Surjit Singh a/l Swaran Singh, Lone Pine Hotel

The winner of the MAH Best Employee Award 2012 is Mr. Lim Jiunn Ming of Cititel Hotel, followed by 1st runner up, Ms. Norzaili Binti Mohamad Nor of Golden Sands Resort and the 2nd runner – up, Mr. Kalimuthu a/l Muthurian of Eastern and Oriental Hotel. The champion will represent Penang to join the twelve chapters at the National Level Best Employee Awards 2012 in Kuala Lumpur which will be held in June 2012.

"Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contribution and performance. Penang is known for its warm hospitality and the MAH Employee of the Year award is an encouragement for all hotel staff to continue the tradition of service excellence." said Ms. Mary Ann Harris, Chairman of the Malaysian Association Hotels: Penang Chapter.

The nominees were judged based on their product knowledge, personality, grooming, pro-activeness, teamwork, language proficiency and ability to manage numerous responsibilities at the workplace.

New York Times features Hidden Treasures in Penang, Malaysia

New York Times feature 36 Hours: Penang, Malaysia

PENANG is on a roll. Thanks to an influx of private and public investment and creative energy — precipitated in part by Unesco’s 2008 listing of Penang’s capital city, George Town, as a World Heritage site — the Malaysian island is padding out its list of attractions. To the region’s best street food add smart restaurants and bars. And a lively street culture anchored in religious festivals has now been joined by shows at the recently opened Performing Arts Center, and events like the Penang World Music Festival (March 30 to April 1; penangworldmusic.com), as well as the annual George Town Festival (June 15 to July 15; georgetownfestival.com), a month of exhibitions, performances and readings by local and international artists and writers.

Hunting In Aid Of Rumah Cheshire Selangor

Date: 2nd April 2011
Organizer: Malaysia Association of Hotels

Prizes worth about RM20,000 are up for grabs in the sixth annual MAH Charity Treasure Hunt slated for 2 April 2011. Organised by the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), the hunt, which is limited to 100 cars has an open category for the public and members of MAH.

This year’s treasure hunt marks another milestone for MAH as it is not like any other treasure hunt that MAH organises almost every year, but a special one where it is organised in aid of Rumah Amal Cheshire Selangor (RACS). It is to complement the Economic Empowering Program; a collaboration between MAH Training Education Centre (MAHTEC) which is MAH’s wholly owned subsidiary and RACS, to train young disabled persons in areas of bakery, ICT, handicraft, farming and office administration.

1st International Gourmet Festival

Air Asia Travel Fair 2010

Rotary Club 80th Anniversary

Digi Deepavali Carnival

PINKS Festival

MLA Red Majesty Chef Mission

MAH-P Sales Team 2011 Outlook Meeting

Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang Chapter (MAH-P) General Managers meeting

hosted by Hard Rock Hotel Penang on 21st December 2012

Understand and Promote Georgetown Heritage Tourism For Hotel Front Line Staff

Certificate presentation @ E&O Hotel Penang - 11th Dec 2012

Understand and Promote Georgetown Heritage Tourism For Hotel Front Line Staff - 10th - 11th Dec 2012

MAH-Penang General Managers George Town Heritage Walk

Sunday morning walk about within the George Town UNESCO Heritage Inner City Enclave

Georgetown Heritage Attractions Training @ 23 Love Lane - 29th November 2012

Georgetown Heritage Attractions Training @ Bayview Hotel Georgetown - 28th November 2012

Press Conference For Football Friendly Match | 18th June 2014

Star Cruises Celebrates The Biggest Football Event | 12th June 2014

The Inaugural MAH - Penang Chapter Inter Hotel First Aid Competition | 30th March 2014

MAH-P AGM 2014 | Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Macalister Ballroom | 26th February 2014

Media Release

Levy On Hotels In Penang Postponed, The Star

VMY 2014: Penang To Ensure VMY 2014 A Success, NST

VMY 2014: Penang Can Contribute, Malay Mail

MAH - P General Meeting & Meeting with YAB The Chief Minister of Penang

MAH - P GMs meeting with YB Chow Kon Yeow

MAH - P GMs meeting with YB Chow Kon Yeow to discuss Batu Ferringhi Beach issues at Komtar

MAH - P GMs with YB Chow Kon Yeow in his office, after the meeting on Batu Ferringhi Beach issues

MAH Penang Inter-Hotel Beach Volleyball Tournament 2013|Lone Pine Beach Front | 12th November 2013

MAH - Penang GMs Meeting | Eastin Hotel | 28 October 2013

followed by Cocktail & Presentation by Docomo InterTouch

MICCI's Luncheon Dialogue with YAB Chief Minister of Penang | 19 September 2013

MAH Penang Cocktail Reception by Getha l 18 September 2013

Birthday cake presented to TYT in conjunction with His Excellency 75th birthday by MAH - Penang Chapter | Seri Mutiara | 3rd July 2013

2nd National Hotel Security Conference | Eastin Hotel Penang | 1 July 2013

MAH - Penang Chapter Cheque Presentation Ceremony | Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya

Certified Hospitality Adminstrator (CHA) Course 27 -31 May 2013, Bayview Hotel Georgetown, Penang by MAHTEC

The First MAH - Penang Chapter Exhibition and Charity Dinner

MAH Penang Futsal Tournament 2013 Semi-Final & Final 16th March 2013

MAH Penang Futsal Tournament 2013 Preliminary Rounds - 8 & 9 March 2013

Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang Chapter (MAH-P) General Managers meeting

hosted by Hard Rock Hotel Penang on 21st December 2012

Understand and Promote Georgetown Heritage Tourism For Hotel Front Line Staff

Certificate presentation @ E&O Hotel Penang - 11th Dec 2012

Understand and Promote Georgetown Heritage Tourism For Hotel Front Line Staff - 10th - 11th Dec 2012

MAH-Penang General Managers George Town Heritage Walk

Sunday morning walk about within the George Town UNESCO Heritage Inner City Enclave

Georgetown Heritage Attractions Training @ 23 Love Lane - 29th November 2012

Georgetown Heritage Attractions Training @ Bayview Hotel Georgetown - 28th November 2012