`Superstars' At HSBC Annual Dinner
By Huraizah Ahmad

Bandar Seri Begawan - HSBC management and staff turned "Superstars" for the night at a theme party organised last weekend by the bank's Sports and Social Club. The annual dinner party was held at the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong.

Themed "Superstar", staff members made a huge effort to dress the part. Elvis Presley, Alexis Carrington from popular soap opera Dynasty, Jim Carey and Boy George were among the "superstars" spotted at the event.

The evening started with a welcoming speech by Chief Executive Officer, Guy Priestley who thanked all the staff for their hard work, teamwork, dedication and commendable results in 2006.

He announced a surprise award for employees - ASPIRE Ambassadors. ASPIRE is an internal programme which encourages staff to build the values

Ambitious, Simple, Preferred, Innovative, Responsible and Exciting into their daily work and lives.

The high point of the evening was the final round of Superstar Idol, a singing contest open to all employees. The first round and semifinals of the competition were held earlier: 17 singers were eliminated and five made it to the finals.

Nurul Jafriah from Seri Branch emerged as champion with her rendition of 'Terlalu Istimewa' and 'Lelaki Buaya Darat'. She won a trip to Kuala Lumpur with B$1,000 cash.

Later, Mr-Priestley presented 25 recipients with long service awards. Among the recipients were Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Rosdi Amin Yaakub, who marks his 10`h year, and Manager Personal Financial Services Sales and Support, Dayangku Hamidah Pengiran Haji Othman who celebrates 20 years with HSBC. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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