HSBC Customers Feted At Raya Banquet
By Lyna Mohamad

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC), last night feted its top customers to a Hari Raya Banquet at the Royal Berkshire Hall, Jerudong Polo and Country Club as part of their annual activity and appreciation gesture.

Organised for over 600 of its top Muslim customers and guests, the event was attended by pengiran-pengiran cheterias, cabinet ministers, deputy ministers, permanent secretaries and top government officials as well as prominent figures in the local business community.

Last night's banquet hosted by senior executives and staff of HSBC led by CEO of HSBC Brunei, Mr Guy Priestly, commenced with a welcoming speech by the bank's CEO. Mr Priestly thanked the customers for making time to attend the event and celebrate the season with HSBC.

He also noted that Hari Raya in Brunei is a truly unique cultural event and it displays the true spirit of warmth, hospitality and generosity unmatched in any other country.

"It is in this spirit that HSBC welcomes its guests tonight, to return with thanks a little of the kindness we have received from the people of Brunei.

"This year has not been without its challenges, as we all know; but the resourcefulness and resilience of the HSBC team, and the loyalty of our customers have enabled us to make it a success," Mr Priestly said.

He added that the bank was deeply honoured His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam had consented to attend a dinner in honour of the monarch's 60"' 'birthday, which was the high point of a memorable year.

During the event, IISBC presented a donation of $10,040 to the Pengiran Muda Al Muhtadee Billah Orphanage Fund. Mr Priestly presented the donation to Managing Director of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation, Dato Paduka Hi Ali Hashim Hi Daud.

Performances during the event included songs by HSBC staff, while local artiste Dk Sabariah belted out her best-loved tunes.

Guest artiste Musly Ramlee was specially flown in from Malaysia to entertain guests, and as a tribute act to the late Tan Sri P.Rarlee, sang various songs from the late actor's evergreen movies.

Musty also invited guests on stage for an interactive game session where lucky guests won exciting prizes such as an OSIM professional massage chair and LG High Definition LCD television. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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