Baiduri Host CNY Dinner
By Huraizah Ahmad & James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Baiduri Bank hosted a Chinese New Year feast for its customers and business partners at the Centrepoint Hotel in Gadong recently.

The event was attended by more than 750 invited guests and was organised to show the bank's appreciation to its valued customers and partners.

"Several major accomplishments have been achieved in 2004 including the opening of two new branches at Tutong and The Mall in Gadong with the latter being an innovative concept propelled by strong commitment to enhance customer service and relocation of Baiduri Card Centre to a new premise," General Manager of Baiduri Bank Mr Pierre Imhof said during his welcoming address.

"Other major achievements include the successful launch of new products including the Baiduri Ladies card, Home Ownership loan, Home Refinancing loan and Home Equity loan as well as special promotions such as the 101h Anniversary Savings Account Promotion and Credit Card Balance Transfer Programme.

"Other than that Baiduri Bank was awarded Bank of the Year Brunei by The Banker magazine, Financial Times Business, UK for the third consecutive year.

To commemorate the bank's outstanding performance, the bank also received a Bracken Award from the internationally renowned publication.

"Having celebrated its 10`h anniversary in 2004, Baiduri Bank is well-poised for a new decade of excellence with major investment in a new core banking system, new corporate visions as encapsulated in its newly launched branding campaign `It's a great big world' and a staff strength of more than 300."

Touching on the future ambitious growth of Baiduri Bank, Mr Pierre Imhof said: "We have acquired the prestigious American Express franchise in Brunei and have just launched the first Baiduri American Express Credit Card. We are now the only bank in Brunei issuing three major credit card brands namely Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

"Alongside development in card business, there are also plans to continually expand the bank's network of branches and ATMs to meet the needs of customers. The bank will place greater emphasis on wealth management products and services with aggressive plans in the pipeline."

The General Manager of Baiduri Bank expressed his confidence in the global economic environment in 2005 citing the relatively high growth rate of Asian economies, favourable oil and gas prices as well as the launch of national development projects by His Majesty's Government to boost the domestic economy and spur the growth of SMEs.

Concluding his speech, Mr Pierre Imhof said that with the core strength of innovation, dynamism, financial solidity and skilled human resources, the bank will continue to excel in the highly competitive environment bringing exceptional benefits and high quality services to its customers.

The highlight of the Chinese New Year celebration was the presentation of financial assistance to underprivileged students from Chung Hwa Middle School (BSB), St Andrew's School and St George's School.

The contributions were presented by Mr Pierre Imhof with Mdm Kho Guik Lan, the principal of CAMS, Mr Jacob Chin, the principal of St Andrew's School and Mr Gerald Sim Poh Ann, the principal of St George's School.

Guests were treated to a series of lively performances and comedy skits from both local and overseas talents.

The show began with two Chinese traditional dances performed by the children of Chung Hwa Middle School's kindergarten section. The guests were enthralled by the lively performances by Mediacorp artiste Irene Ang who is better known as Mrs Rosie Phua from the Singapore sitcom series "Phua Chu Kang". The role had also earned her the best female comedian award at the Asia Television Awards.

Equally captivating was performance by Mark Lee, the famous comedian-actor from Singapore who starred in a number of popular movies namely `Money No Enough', 'Liang Po Po', `I Not Stupid', `Best Bet' and `I Do I Do'. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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