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MAY 2024
MAH
50th ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT
“Commemorating
a Legacy of Excellence, Cultivating Tomorrow’s Talent”
KUALA LUMPUR - The
Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) marked a historic milestone this year as
it celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand gala dinner at M Resort &
Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The prestigious event brought together over 800
distinguished guests, including General Managers of hotels nationwide, esteemed
industry partners, and key stakeholders from the hospitality sector. Gracing
the evening as its Guest of Honour was Yang Bahagia Datuk Dr. Yasmin Mahmood,
the Chairman of Tourism Malaysia accompanied by Mr Manoharan Periasamy, the
Director General of Tourism Malaysia.
The evening was infused with nostalgia as attendees
were treated to a special anniversary video detailing MAH's 50-year journey
from its inception to the present day, featuring notable Past Presidents of
MAH.
In recognition of the significant contributions made
by certain Past Presidents of MAH to the association and the broader
hospitality industry, the event honoured them with a Lifetime Achievement
Awards. These exceptional hoteliers have played instrumental roles in shaping
and elevating Malaysia's hospitality landscape throughout the years.
Recipients of MAH Lifetime
Achievement Awards
1. YBhg.
Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Shah Dato’ Seri Haron
2. YBhg.
Datuk Haji Mohd Ilyas Zainol Abidin
3. YBhg.
Dato’ N. Subramaniam
4. Mr.
Sam Cheah Swee Hee
MAH Hotel Management Grand Prix 2024 Winning
Teams
The gala was then followed with presentation of awards
to the MAH Management Grand Prix (MGP), a collaborative effort between MAH,
Taylor’s University, and Russel Partnership Technology. The MGP, now in its 2nd
edition, is an exclusive competition designed to cultivate future leaders in
the hospitality industry. For 2024, a total of 16 teams from various hotels
competed in a simulated environment, managing entire hotel operations for one
in-game year. After a rigorous competition, the top 4 winners of the MAH
Management Grand Prix 2024 were awarded cash prizes.
1. Champion
(RM 3000) : Team Go Getters, from Hilton Kuala Lumpur
2. 1st
Runner Up (RM 2000) : Team The Sentral Team from Hotel
Sentral KL
3. 2nd
Runner up (RM 1000) : Team Grand Hyatt KL from Grand Hyatt
Kuala Lumpur
4. 3rd
Runner up (RM 500) : Team The Kippers from KIP Hotel
MAH Hotel Employee Awards Recipients
The climax of the evening was the 6th edition
of the MAH Hotel Employee Awards. This prestigious accolade first initiated in
2010, recognizes outstanding staff who exemplify the spirit of hospitality
through their dedication, commitment, and passion. Nominees, handpicked to represent
each MAH Chapter from across the nation, underwent rigorous interviews, with
only the most exceptional individuals emerging as National Champions of the
Year and awarded the RM1000 cash prize.
However, this year the judges were fortunate to be
presented with an exceptionally talented pool of candidates, which made the
competition intensely fierce and close. Therefore, in line with MAH’s mission
to acknowledge outstanding individuals within the industry, in addition to the
National Champion, HEA presented two additional Merit Awards this year. This
decision is a testament to the many young talents Malaysia have within the
hospitality industry.
1. Kedah
/ Perlis Chapter
·
Muhammad Syahir Bin Sobri
·
Senior Re:Fresh Talent
Coach
·
Aloft Langkawi Pantai
Tengah
2. Penang
Chapter
·
Norhidayah Binti
Kamalludin
·
F&B Captain
·
The Wembley - A St Giles
Hotel Penang
3. Perak
Chapter
·
Azieasmanarima A/P Pandak
Azian
·
Housekeeping Supervisor
·
Grand Kampar Hotel
4. Selangor
Chapter
·
Asmariyana Binti Bahari
·
Maintenance Supervisor -
AV
·
Royale Chulan Damansara
5. Kuala
Lumpur Chapter
·
Monica Binti Malek
·
Housekeeping Supervisor
·
Pavilion Hotel
6. N.
Sembilan
·
Basri Bin Hamid
·
Senior Sport &
Recreation Officer
·
Ancasa Residence Port
Dickson
7. Melaka
Chapter
·
Muhammad Nazeem Bin
Shamsuddin
·
Senior Front Office
Assistant (Night Auditor)
·
Rosa Hotel Melaka
8. Johor
Chapter
·
Norfaizah Binti Shahri
·
F&B Supervisor
·
Pulai Spring Resort
9. Pahang
Chapter
·
Muhamad Shahrul Shalikin
Bin Mazlan
·
Account Officer
·
Royale Chulan Cherating
10. Terengganu
Chapter
·
YM Tengku Muhamad
Nashrudin Bin Tengku Abdul Rahman
·
Technician Supervisor
·
Primula Beach Hotel
11. Kelantan
Chapter
·
Nurul Najihah Binti
Shaffie
·
Reservation Assistant
·
Perdana Kota Bharu
12. Sarawak
Chapter
·
Nur Farahzatul Zaharah
Binti Mohamad Farizan
·
Senior Reservation
·
Raia Hotel &
Convention Centre Kuching
13. Sabah
/ Labuan Chapter
·
Priceal Sharon Jamain
·
Resident Naturalist
·
Shangri-La Rasa Ria
HEA Merit Award – Young Rising Star: Nurul Najihah Binti Shaffie, Kelantan
Chapter.
HEA Merit Award – Tourism Ambassador: Priceal Sharon Jamain, Sabah / Labuan Chapter.
HEA National Champion of the year 2024: Monica Malek, Kuala Lumpur Chapter.
Malaysian
Association of Hotels would like to thank the following sponsors of the event:
About Malaysian
Association of Hotels (MAH)
Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) is the
umbrella body for hotels in Malaysia formed in 1974 and initially established
by a group of concerned and dedicated hoteliers to bring about a more dynamic
hospitality industry aimed at building a workforce of highly skilled,
innovative and disciplined individuals. Its long-term goal was to enhance the
efficiency of the hospitality industry, thus, bringing about a more dynamic
Malaysian hospitality industry. MAH, as the official national network for the
hotel industry, represents more than 1000 hotels throughout Malaysia supplying
more than 150, 000 rooms which is over half of the total number of hotel rooms
available as guest accommodation in this country. With 13 chapters across the
nation, MAH acts as a voice of the industry, working as one body to promote,
protect, represent and advance the interests of its members.
About MAHTEC
MAHTEC Sdn Bhd
commenced its fiscal year in 1998 to profile MAH as a human resource
development provider and to upgrade the skills and knowledge of
staff-in-service in the industry. MAHTEC is the training arm of the Association
specializing in developing quality human resources in the hospitality industry.
Highly specialized in the areas of Hospitality Skills Training and Managerial
Development Training, all programs are facilitated by experienced and qualified
Trainers through workshops and practical sessions.
Issued by;
MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF HOTELS
C5-3, Wisma MAH, Jalan
Ampang Utama 1/1,
One Ampang Avenue,
68000 Ampang, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel: +603 - 4251
8477 Fax: +603 - 4252 8477
Email: info@hotels.org.my
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