Baiduri Bank thanks customers
By Lyna Mohammad

From left: Prince Abdul Qawi, HRH Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Zariah, Prince Abdul Fattaah and Baiduri GM Pierre Imhof at the dinner.
Mr Imhof presenting a mock cheque signifying the donation to Pg Hj Hashim and Dr Varughese.	A performer in a dazzling outfit. Photos: Rudolf Portillo
A dance performance.
Muslim customers enjoying a performance during the dinner.

It was a night of glitter and colour at Baiduri Bank Group's "Malam Silaturahim" dinner for its Muslim customers at the Royal Berkshire, Polo Club of the Jerudong Park Country Club last night.

Gracing the lively event was the Chairlady of Baiduri Bank Group, Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hjh Zariah. HRH was accompanied by Executive Deputy Chairman and Director of QAF Brunei, Prince Abdul Qawi.

Also present were Prince Abdul Fattaah, Princess Hjh Taiyibah Qalbul Bolqiah, Princess Hjh Ruqiyah Mataul Bulqiah, Princess Khaliilah Khaliilatul Bulqiah and Princess Naafi'ah Khairul Bulqiah.

The members of the royal family were greeted by Baiduri Bank's General Manager, Mr Pierre Imhof, who in his welcoming speech amongst others touched on the major achievements of Baiduri Bank Group.

He said that the bank achieved better financial performances which will strengthen the bank and allow it to pursue its rapid growth, which he credited to the support for the last 10 years from the 3 local and I foreign shareholders.

"We expect the development of infrastructure and industrial projects in Brunei to stimulate the economic growth and we shall make all efforts in order that Baiduri Bank, as a major local bank, is playing its role in this economic development," he said.

The bank's new IT core banking system, added Mr Imhof, will operate at full speed in the coming weeks and one of the bank's focuses this year will be to continue expanding and modernising its network.

Last night's event also saw the presentation of a donation - a cheque for $25,000 - from Baiduri to the RIPAS Cardiology Rehabilitation Centre. A mock cheque was presented by Mr Imhof to Pg Hj Hashim Pg Hj Besar, CEO of RIPAS Hospital and Dr Samuel Varughese, Specialist Cardiology at RIPAS Hospital.

Besides a lucky draw offering fabulous prizes, a variety of colourful performances entertained the guests as they enjoyed their dinner.

The welcoming ceremony itself started with the appearance of Batavia and local dancers walking into the ballroom.

Guests artiste, Fio Bebrian belted out several songs such as 'Copacabana', 'I Believe I Can Fly' and 'Bukan Untuk Ku', while another Indonesian artiste, Putri Vinata sang 'Goyang Senggol' and other numbers.

Local singers Farhan and Nurlela showcased a lively performance. Fathan belted out the bank's theme song that was composed by Fathan himself.

Among the guests present at the dinner which is one of the major annual events held by Baiduri Bank Group as a gesture of appreciation to customers, were senior government officers and prominent businessmen.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin