Dorsett Hospitality International Aid for Flood Victims

An email just popped up in my inbox a couple of days back, one of the many humanitarian efforts by good hearted folks and corporations in light of the flood tragedy that befell our country recently. In responding to the call of ‘Humanitarian Aid for Flood Victims’ by Kuala Lumpur City Hall over the flood that has displaced more than 250,000 people in several states within the Peninsular Malaysia, 

Over to you : Datin Jasmine Abdullah (fourth from left) handing over the items to YBhg. Datuk Hj. Mhd. Amin Nordin bin Abd. Aziz (third from left) in support of Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s Humanitarian Aid for Flood Victims. Witnessing the ceremony was (first from left) Hugo Gerritsen – Area General Manager of Dorsett Grand Hotels, (second from left) Nancy Teoh – Regional Human Resources Director, (fifth from left) Christina Toh – Area General Manager of Dorsett Hotels and Silka Hotels, (six from left) Henry Loo – General Manager of Silka Maytower Kuala Lumpur and Jacquelyn Pensyl – Director of Sales Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur.  

Dorsett Hospitality International (HKEx Stock Code 2266), led by its Vice Chairman, Datin Jasmine Abdullah Heng has presented more than RM30,000 worth of food items and daily essentials to Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s Director General, YBhg. Datuk Hj. Mhd. Amin Nordin bin Abd. Aziz in a handing-over ceremony recently.

A collective effort taken by six hotels under the hospitality group in Malaysia, Dorsett Grand Subang, Dorsett Grand Labuan, Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur, Silka Maytower Kuala Lumpur, Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur and Silka Johor Bahru have successfully raised the said amount via generous contributions of its associates and management teams.

Reaching Out : (From Left) Henry Loo – General Manager of Silka Maytower Kuala Lumpur, Datin Jasmine Abdullah, Hugo Gerritsen – Area General Manager of Dorsett Grand Hotels and Christina Toh – Area General Manager of Dorsett and Silka Hotels were personally involved in transporting the items to Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s Humanitarian Aid for Flood Victims Collection Centre.

“Even though the funds raised may be of small sum, our group hopes that the items purchased from it could help cushion the challenging situation of the flood victims,” said Datin Jasmine Abdullah Heng.

Lending a helping hand : (From Left) Henry Loo – General Manager of Silka Maytower Kuala Lumpur, Datin Jasmine Abdullah, Hugo Gerritsen – Area General Manager of Dorsett Grand Hotels and Christina Toh – Area General Manager of Dorsett and Silka Hotels were heartily helping out their associates to transport the support items to Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s Humanitarian Aid for Flood Victims Collection Centre. 

The group’s Vice Chairman stated that Dorsett Hospitality International has launched a two-phase campaign to lend a helping hand to the affected ones. The first stage of the project involves providing basic necessities such as towels, blankets and used clothes whilst instant food like canned tuna fish, instant porridge, instant noodles and ready-to-drink beverages are also included. However, for the upcoming stage, Dorsett Hospitality International looks forward to provide more items including basic medical aid.

All packed and ready to be delivered : Associates from Dorsett Hospitality International’s hotels and officers from Kuala Lumpur City Hall were busy transporting more than 400 cartons of boxes to Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s Humanitarian Aid for Flood Victims Collection Centre.

“With our initial stage being successful carried out, we are raising more funds to support the victims with the hope that they could quickly recover from the unwanted situation,” added Datin Jasmine Abdullah, who also said that charity is something very close to her heart and it is in line with the group’s initiatives to contribute to the local community in the different locations where it operates such as in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and also in the United Kindgom.

50% Discount Off Your Next Stay At Dorsett Hospitality International's Hotels

Just sharing what came into my email this morning. A promotional post from Dorsett Hospitality International's Hotels. Book NOW and stay at any participating hotels under Dorsett Hospitality International in China or Malaysia and be rewarded 50% discount off Best Available Rate off 1st night of your next stay in any participating Dorsett hotels.

50% Discount Off Your Next Stay At Dorsett Hospitality International's Hotels

Whether your business or leisure trip takes you to China or Malaysia in the month of October 2014, it’s certainly a rewarding experience to stay with Dorsett International hotels in any of these cities…..Shanghai, Jiujiang, Chengdu, Wuhan in China and in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.

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Dorsett Hospitality International Creates More Rewards For CIMB Credit Card Holders

An interesting offer popped up in my email this evening. Here's a quick sharing. Dorsett Hospitality International has now created more rewards for CIMB Card holders as they can now look forward to unprecedented Asian hospitality when travelling in Malaysia and Singapore.

Through the CIMB Smart Rewards Programme, Dorsett International will extend up to 20% off Best Available Room Rates to the merchant’s card holders when they stay in its Malaysia hotels such as Dorsett Grand Subang, Dorsett Grand Labuan, Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur, Silka Maytower Hotel & Serviced Residences, Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur and Silka Johor Bahru in addition to hotel in Singapore - Dorsett Singapore.

Dorsett Hospitality International Creates More Rewards For CIMB Credit Card Holders

This promotion is valid from now until December 2014. In Malaysia, CIMB Card holders are also able to enjoy dinning privileges in the mentioned six hotels.

This exclusive by Dorsett also offers CIMB Card holders discount when using any of the CIMB Bank cards such as ‘CIMB World Mastercard’, ‘CIMB Visa Infinite’, ‘Visa Signature’, ‘Visa / Mastercard Platinum’, ‘Visa / Mastercard Gold’, ‘Visa / Mastercard Classic’ or CIMB Debit Cards.

Dorsett Hospitality International Throws A Management Party For Its Associates

This would be to share on the recent Dorsett Hospitality International Management Party. It was a head-start for Dorsett Hospitality International (HKEx Stock Code: 2266) in the new Lunar year of Horse when it had its annual dinner cum award night at Dorsett Grand Subang recently.

Dorsett Hospitality International Throws A Management Party For Its Associates

Themed to Red and Gold colours which symbolically represent ‘Prosperity’ and ‘Wealth’, the event was held to thank the hotels’ associates from Malaysia and Singapore for their contributions to the company’s rapid growth and to award those who have distinctly shined in the course of their employment.

The God of Prosperity (centre) handed over a tray of Chinese New Year goodies to Puan Sri Datin’ Nancy Chiu, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Winnie Chiu.

This year, seven associates received the ‘Star of the Year Awards’ recognitions whilst five ‘Leader of the Year Awards’ titles were awarded to deserving associates.

Judged based ‘dedication on job’, ‘passion to go beyond the extra mile in completing given tasks’, ‘self-initiative’ as well as ‘relationship with other team members,’ the ‘Star of the Year Awards’ recipients were: Ricco Victor Underwood – Commis at Dorsett Grand Labuan; Noor Zakiah Md Nor – Uniform Attendant at Dorsett Grand Subang; Pelisa Gairis – Waitress at Dorsett Grand Labuan; Navin Napolean – Front Office Assistant at Silka Johor Bahru; Roselind Lahong – Food & Beverage Captain at Silka Maytower Hotel & Serviced Residences; Amelia Noor Hidaya binti Jusof -  Reservation Assistant at Silka Maytower Hotel & Serviced Residences; Mohd Ismail Bin Ahmad – Front Office Bellman at Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur and Mohd Sabri Bin Norizan – Chef de Partie-Pastry at Dorsett Regency KL.

Leader of The Year Award 2014

Meanwhile, the ‘Leader of the Year Awards’ were awarded to Joluin Joiruh – Chief Engineer of Dorsett Grand Labuan; Roshidee Sheik Abu Bakar – Outlet Manager of Dorsett Grand Subang; Zulrina Bte Mohd Zain – Account Executive of Silka Johor Bahru; Mohd Zain bin Yacob - Assistant Food & Beverage Manager of Silka Maytower Hotel & Serviced Residences and Janie Chai - Assistant Director of Sales Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur.

SMILES : (From Left) Hugo Gerritsen, Datin Jasmine Abdullah Heng and Philip Wong.

Recipients were judged based on their ‘contribution to the division’s growth’, ‘self-initiative to lead and drive the team to produce better results’ and last but not least, ‘to develop the company’s brand image, revenue and profits to greater level’.  

Present to give away the awards was Dorsett International’s President and Executive Director, Winnie Chiu, while witnessed by the Group’s Chairman, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Vice Chairman - Malaysia, Datin Jasmine Abdullah Heng.

Philip Wong (Left) and Thomas Hahn welcomed Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu to Dorsett Hospitality International’s Management Party 2014 (Malaysia & Singapore) in Dorsett Grand Subang.

VIP guests present to enhance the evening were Vice Chairman of Mayland Group of Companies, Puan Sri Nancy Chiu, Group Managing Director of Mayland Group of Companies, Andrew Chiu, Chairman of Land & General Berhad, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Putih.  Both Mayland Group of Companies and Land & General Berhad are sister companies of Dorsett Hospitality International.

An acrobatic performer ‘wowing’ the crowd with her acrobatics stunts.

Coupled with lively golden lion dance performances, a special appearance of ‘God of Prosperity’ and Shaolin Acrobatic performance, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Puan Sri Datin Nancy Chiu and Winnier Chiu made the party merrier through red packets giveaway.