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AAR Annual Dinner 2011 – 25th Anniversary


In the blink of an eye, AAR is 25 years young, years of excellence! What more fitting than a grand dinner night to commemorate such an important milestone.

With a bunch of young, energetic and talented junior research officers and staffs, the AAR Sports and Recreation Committee (AARSRC) threw a splendid and colourful dinner at Concorde Hotel, Shah Alam on 2 December 2011. A record breaking number of more than 400 staff, workers and their spouses from Peninsular, East Malaysia and Indonesia graced the occasion.

The dinner kicked off with the arrival of our distinguished guests and their spouses from our Principals and estates walking down the red carpet ……

The cake-cutting ceremony

Dr. Kee Khan Kiang (Director of Research) with his welcoming speech together with Mr. Goh Kah Joo (Deputy Director of Research) and Mr. Lee Kok Yew (AARSRC President) officiating the cake-cutting ceremony to mark our 25 years anniversary.

Highlights of the event


A walk down memory lane via a video clip, a showcase of AAR’s past and present achievements

Then… Now…

Performances from staff of various departments:

TC lab with their rendering of “Kau ilham ku…”

Main Office doing the “Tarian Tari Tualang Tiga”

Paloh Substation with their Joget Pahang…

TC lab doing the Indian modern dance and
fashion show

Our invited guest, Dr. Chung rendering his classical chinese songs

Cat walk….in Bollywood style


Award presentations :

Lucky draw winners:

To the Organising Committee, Kudos to a job well done!!!!!

Prepared by Julie Yee

AAR Annual Dinner 2012

Time flies… AAR is 26 years old now and we have finally moved into our new office in Kota Damansara. All AAR members got together and enjoyed the annual dinner and celebrated the 26th year anniversary. The annual dinner was held at Holiday Villa Hotel and Suites Subang on 7 December 2012 with the theme “Black, White and Purple”, and everyone dressed in black, white and purple. The following are some pictures taken during the events.

Director of Research, Mr. Goh Kah Joo (left most) talking to guest relation staff at the registration counter. All of them dressed in black, white and purple and smiled sweetly.

The famous and talented Mcees in AAR, Shannon (left) and Masni (middle) who did a good job in entertaining everyone during the event. The President of AAR Sports Club, En. Ezwan (right) gave a speech for the night.

We’re so hungry… Everyone lined up to enjoyed the delicious food. They laughed and participated in the stage performance during the night.

Dancers and singer at AAR . Their performance added much joy to the night.

It’s time for lucky draw. Director picked a number using his lucky hand. See…Who is the lucky winner?

Various award presentations were given to the staff such as dedication award, innovative award, initiative award and long service award as well as top academic achievement award for employee’s children.

Last but not least, thanks to all the organizing committee members of the annual dinner. Their effort made the annual dinner a great success.

AAR Annual Trip to Redang Island 2012

AAR Sports Club annual trip to one of the beautiful islands in Malaysia, Redang Island was carried out from 29 June 2012 to 1 July 2012.

The beautiful beach with clear and bluish water and white sand.

Walking along the beach and enjoy the breeze, Redang Island is a good place to relax.

Ferry heading to Marine Park for snorkelling
AAR young officers snorkelling at Marine Park
Deep under the sea… you can see coral and colourful fish swimming

 

Nice scenery of blue ocean and mountain
AAR members playing volleyball at the beach
Natural blanket made of sand… warm and comfort…

Group photo of AAR members taken at Redang Beach

AAR Durian Feast (19 July 2011)

Prepared by Julie Yee

AAR Sports Club Trip to Port Dickson (18-19 June 2011)

Sun, sea, surf and leisure

7 busloads (4 from Paloh sub-station, 2 from tissue culture laboratory and 1 from main office, Sg. Buloh) of AARSC members and their families had a splashing time at Tiara Beach Resort in Port Dickson, just 90 minutes away from AAR office in Sg. Buloh.

We were spoilt for choice with numerous unique water base and recreational activities, and for those less adventurous, they enjoyed themselves under the cool respite of the beach and terrace café.

Highlights of activities

1. Recreational activities

2. Shopping and cruising the high sea at Teluk Kemang

3. i) Dinner with cake-cutting (compliments from Tiara Beach Resort Management) ceremony on AAR 25th year anniversary; lucky draws and children’s contest

ii) China Acrobatic shows

4. Wet and dry sports namely:

Meet the organising committee and Dr. Kee (Advisor)

Kudos to a job well done!

Prepared by Julie Yee and edited by SSH

Annual AARSB Sports Club Hi Tea (27 November 2010)

The registration process……

Hear ye, hear me….
Mr. Tey, President of Sports Club & Dr. Kee, Director of Research with their welcoming speech

“ Nobody, nobody but chut…… “

Modern Malay performance Twist “Darah Muda”, Classical Indian Dance “Markali Tinggal” & Modern Indian Dance “Khacheri Arumbum” from Paloh Substation & TcLab Substation.

The Award goes to….
Education Award (Straight A’s student)
Long Service Award
Lady luck smiling on them (First & Second Grand Prize winners)

Mr Simley clowning away..

                                 Let’s Eat, Play & ROCK!
To AARSB Sports Club President, Mr. Tey and his committee members, Mdm. Lectumy, Mr. Wong Choo Kien, En. Bacho, Cik Siti Nasrah, Cik Norshahira, Ms. Victoria, En. Faizal & Cik Soleha.
A Very Big Thank You.
(Contributed by Julie Yee and photograph taken by Subramaniam)

Majlis SIRIM – Industri 2010

MAJLIS SIRIM – INDUSTRI 2010

Right intention, sincere effort and a good team play always fruit success and quality to an organization. Again it is a time for us to celebrate our success on being awarded the prestigious MS ISO 9001:2008 certification by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.

Majlis Sirim-Industri was held in Grand Lagoon Ballroom, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa on 19th November 2010. The grand event was organized by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. to bring in all the industrial leaders and the team who were successfully obtained various certifications by SIRIM Bhd. The event was attended by our AAR Board Member Mr. Chow Kok Choy, Director of Research Dr. Kee Khan Kiang, Head of Crop Improvement Section Mr. Tan Cheng Chua, Research Officers and staffs from Tissue Culture Laboratory.

The event was started with brightly lit chandelier lights, welcoming speech and beautifully served Supreme Hot and Cold Appetizers Platter. Nearly 696 awards were presented to 608 organizations for 13 different schemes on the memorable night.

It was a moment of total ecstatic when our Head of Crop Improvement Section, Mr. Tan Cheng Chua went up to the stage to receive the honorable award from Yang Berbahagia Datuk Hajah Jamaliah Kamis, President of SIRIM Berhad.

This is a true recognition for the all rigorous and continuous effort by AAR Tissue Culture Laboratory Team – Mr. Tan Cheng Chua, Ms Choo Chin Nee, Ms Norazura Anuar, Ms Ee Chea Chea, Ms Suree Chuah, staffs and workers.

Last but not least, our special gratitude to the late Mdm. Ho Yuk Wah, the previous Head of Department, Quality Management Representative Ms Petronella and internal auditors who guide the Tissue Culture Laboratory Team all the way to achieve ISO 9001: 2008 certification.

CONGRATULATION!!!

Contributor : Risharubani

Mr. Tan Cheng Chua received the honorable award from Yang Berbahagia Datuk Hajah Jamaliah Kamis, President of SIRIM Berhad.
Delightful moments and delicious food !

Mr. Tan Cheng Chua enjoyed the happy moments with some of the staff from Tissue Culture Laboratory.

AAR Durian Feast (1 August 2010)

Contributor: Norshahira

Celebrating an Important Milestone (17 April 2010)

Celebrating an Important Milestone (17 April 2010)

(Written by Marianne and designed by Julie)

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