PB • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 1 messages/club info

MANAGEMENT TEAM GENERAL MANAGER Message From The Mr. Tang Meng Loon Senior CLUB MANAGER En. Saha Kamarudin Club Captain Head of Accounts Ms. Lee Ai Ling Congratulations to the Management and staff on a job HEAD OF GOLF well done during the 2013 Annual Club Championships! I En. Ungku Ghazni was pleasantly told that the course played in very tough head of golf course conditions, with the green speed running at 12.8 feet on Mr. Lee Chee Keen the Stimpmeter. HEAD OF FOOD & BEVERAGE Also, heartiest congratulations to all winners - Mr. Thanabalasingam Men’s champion Tan Vi Kung, Ladies champion HEAD OF SPORTS & RECREATION Khairunhanisah Azlan Hanif for winning the title for the En. Ismail Ibrahim HEAD OF HR & ADMIN fifth consecutive time this year, and Senior champion Ms. Priscilla Cheong Foo Hwa Peng. HEAD OF CLUBHOUSE MAINTENANCE On a similar note, I would like to acknowledge our Mr. Stephen A/L Sinniah junior Kiishaan Tharmalingam who placed 5th in this HEAD OF marketing edition of the Club Championships – he was only eleven Ms. Kong Ai Lin strokes behind the champion and on his very first attempt at the event. Also Raeysha Surendran, another talented teen who made LIAISON COMMITTEE her debut at the event and one who settled with runner-up honours in the Ladies Chairman Championship after a worthy title charge alongside the champion. Well done! Dr. Mohd Nasir Bin Khalid I would also like to extend a special ‘Thank You’ to the rules officials who worked Deputy Chairman very hard prior to the event to ensure that the course is marked according to standard, Mr. Desmond Lim Yee Han Secretary and who also advised us on the technical aspects of rules during the event proper. Mr. Albert Loh Chee Wee Bravo to all for braving the tough course conditions, and once again, hats off to the Liaison Committee- Golf champions for besting it! Mr. Allan Tee Teck Khoon On the sport side of things, we were very active with tournaments such as the Liaison Committee- Social Badminton Championship, and kudos to the winners of the respective categories! I was Mr. Chok Ng Seong also pleased to note that the Swimming Championship was successfully organised and welcomed the participation of 80 swimmers this year. GOLF COMMITTEE Additionally, I am very much looking forward to members' participation in the Chairman Captain's Trophy this year, especially after such a great showdown at the successfully Mr. Ng Say Hoe concluded Club Championships. With such wonderful fellowship and continuous Deputy & Disciplinary Committee support, I'm sure September 15 will prove to be yet another fun-filled battle for the Chairman trophy! Datuk Ayob B. Mohamed Handicap Sub-Committee Chairman To wrap things up on a constructive note, KPGCC is one of the best clubs around to Mr. Gilbert Low Kam Wong not only socialise, but also be active in various sports. While the Management is Ladies Captain working towards the betterment of all aspects and areas of the Club, we as members Ms. Deborah Wong should give our full support and as always, helfpul comments and feedback are Committee Members always appreciated. Mr. Palsamy Mayalaga Last but not least, a blessed Ramadhan to all Muslim members and Selamat Hari En. Shahrul Zaman Bin Ahmad Raya Aidilfitri. To everyone else – be safe and best wishes as always! Mr. Frankie Choo Yg. Bhg. Dato’ Setia Hj. Mohd Adzib bin Mohd Isa SPORTS, SOCIAL & RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Mr. Lim Ming Lee “Success in this game depends less Deputy Chairman on strength of body, than strength Mr. Charles Ong Theng Chiang of mind and character.” Committee Members Mr. Ching Hong Seng Arnold Daniel Palmer Seven-time Major winner Mr. Khoo Chai Ee and World Golf Hall of Famer Ms. Fong Poh Choo Mr. Ho Wei Sheong

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Mr. Tang Meng Loon En. Saha Kamarudin Ms. Lee Ai Ling Ms. Kong Ai Lin

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OPERATING HOURS Message From The Message From The Swimming Pool 7.00am – 9.00pm (Closed on Mondays) Club Captain general manager Badminton 7.00am – 10.00pm Tennis & Squash 7.00am – 10.00pm Table-tennis 7.00am – 10.00pm We are proud to announce that KPGCC was voted Gymnasium 7.00am - 10.00pm the Best Maintained Golf Course in the 2012 ParGolf Driving Range 7.00am – 12.00am Awards, which was held at the Sime Darby Convention Golfers’ Terrace Center on April 26. 11.00am – 7.00pm Mondays This great achievement was contributed by the 6.30am – 9.00pmTuesdays - Sundays Poolside Café 8.30am – 9.30pm dedication of the Golf Course Maintenance Weekends & Public Holidays Department’s staff - their hard work in maintaining the 11.30am – 9.30pm Tuesdays - Fridays golf course so that it is in top notch condition is a RestfoRest Pub 4.30pm – 12am year-round effort, as well as members’ cooperation in (Closed on Sundays) observing proper golf etiquette while on the course. Pro Shop 7.30am – 8.00pm Tuesdays – Sundays Similarly, the Management is committed and will Chinese Restaurant continuously strive towards maintaining the best 11.00am – 3.00pm, possible golf course condition, especially for members’ 6.00pm – 10.00pm enjoyment. Health Centre 10.00am – 11.00 pm I would like to congratulate our Men’s champion Tan Vi Kung, Seniors’ champion Sports Shop 10.00am – 9.00pm Eric Foo Hwa Peng and Ladies’ champion Khairunhanisah Azlan Hanif, for their contact Us excellent performance during our recently concluded 2013 Club Championships in General Line 03-5122 3700 June. We received overwhelming response from our members, and it was great that Duty Manager 012-228 3700 General Manager (ext 106) you enjoyed the championship course set-up and super-fast green speeds. Club Manager (ext 115) Our thanks go out to the Operations staff and the Club Championships organising Golf Manager (ext 164) committee for ensuring the smooth operation of the event. And a big ‘Thank You’ to all Golf Counter (ext 101/102) Sports Counter (ext 133) the sponsors as well for making this event a great success! Banquet (ext 122) Great news! We have added Spring City Golf & Lake Resort onto our overseas Golfers’ Terrace (ext 125) reciprocal list. One of the top courses in China, Spring City was voted 1st Runner-Up – Chinese Restaurant (ext 126) Poolside Café (ext 127) Best Course in China during the recent 2012 Asian Golf Monthly Awards, and we are Golf Academy (ext 160) honoured to be the first club in Asia Pacific to reciprocate with this prestigious Membership (ext 140) establishment. Accounts (ext 138) HR & Admin (ext 143) Moving on, we will be organising a Family Day on Sunday, September 22, in conjunction with KPGCC’s 15th Anniversary celebrations. So, do come on over with Published By your family and friends to enjoy the fun-filled activities, games, food and merchandise write track publishing & stalls. Plus, there will be lots of lucky draw prizes to be won as well! communications sdn. bhd. Also, do treat your family and friends to a sumptuous Ramadhan buffet at our No. KA3-1-6 & KA# -2-6, Kuchai Avenue, No. 39, Jalan Kuchai Maju 13, Poolside Pavilion during the holy month of Ramadhan. Scheduled from July 13 to Kuchai Entreprenueurs Park, August 4, we will be serving up a wide selection of Malay and international cuisine in Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, celebration of the festive occasion. 58200 Kuala Lumpur. Before I sign off, Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to Muslim members and to all, tel: 03-7987 1889 fax: 03-7983 9882 please drive home safely. email: [email protected] See you on the greens! Printed By Tang Meng Loon wise organisation (M) sdn bhd No. 5, Jalan Industri PBP 11, Taman Industri Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100 Selangor tel: 03-5891 7363 fax: 03-5891 7232

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2 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 3 pargolf awards 2012/may monthly medal

Malaysia’s Best Green-Keepers…Again!

thank the strong teamwork and dedication of our highly committed staff, members’ cooperation as well as the continuous support from the media and golfers alike. This award simply exemplifies our commitment to excellence!” said Tang, Group General Manager for KPGCC and HHGCC. “Kota Permai GCC continues to set the standard and indeed raises the bar for golf course maintenance in the L-R: RSGC's Ramesh Menon, Gamuda Director Dato’ Goon Heng Wah, Tourism Malaysia’s Dato’ Mirza country. The clubhouse is also one of the Mohammad Taiyab, Tang and KLGCC's Steven Thielke best in the country in terms of facilities KPGCC reaffirmed its status as the Best Heng Wah accept the award from and upkeep,” said Jonathan Ponniah, Maintained Golf Course in the country for Director General of Tourism Malaysia, Managing Editor of ParGolf magazine. the third consecutive year at the 2012 Dato’ Mirza Mohammad Taiyab. The awards were based on a points ParGolf Awards, ahead of Kuala Lumpur KPGCC and HHGCC also received system decided via three channels i.e. GCC, Horizon Hills GCC, The Mines Resort nominations in the Golf Club of the Year voting by a strong panel of 64 golf GC and Royal Selangor GC. category, where KLGCC was proclaimed industry personalities appointed by Held on April 26 at the Sime Darby the winner. ParGolf, an online poll on Convention Center, the glitzy gala “It is a tremendous honour for KPGCC www.pargolfmagazine.com and witnessed Gamuda Director Dato’ Goon to receive the award and I would like to ParGolf’s management. Sawadee, Here We Come!

The winners (centre three) proudly displaying their prizes

The May Monthly Medal GROSS Name Hcp Score teed-off on Sunday morning 1 Lam Kong Foo 2 77 OCB of May 12 as the opening 2 Tan Vi Kung 7 77 leg of the 2013 Cleveland A MEDAL Name Hcp Points Srixon CSSB Open circuit. 1 dzahaman Abdul Rahman 10 39 Contested in stableford 2 Bong Der Liang 8 38 format, the tournament saw 3 dato’ Azhar Abdul Rahman 8 37 OCB gross winners Lam Kong Foo 4 Chan Heng Voen 6 37 and Tan Vi Kung, together 5 Ng Thin Poh 10 36 with A Medal winner Dzahaman Abdul Rahman B MEDAL Name Hcp Points advance to the September 1 Chew Lep Tick 24 41 grand final at Rancho 2 dato’ Abdul Malek 16 40 OCB Charnvee Resort & Country 3 Koe Soo Seong 20 40 Club and Vintage Golf & 4 Tan Choon Tian 19 38 OCB

Some of the flights on course Country Club in Thailand. 5 dr Mohd Murad 15 38

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Message from the Golf Committee Chairman

On behalf of the Golf Committee and during the event, will be looked into by your Golf participants of the Senior, Ladies and Men's Committee for the necessary improvements to Club Championships, a big ‘Thank You’ is be made. extended to the Management and all A persistent problem that we have taken supporting staff. We know that a great deal of notice of is in regards to the pace of play tireless effort was put in to organise this annual experienced during the Championships every event, and you have made this year's Club year. Some flights actually take more than 6 Championships another successful one! hours to complete 18 holes - which is against Not forgetting the sponsors, our gratitude the spirit of the game! For this reason, goes out to all of you as well for making this very sometimes it is very difficult to concentrate and important event a memorable one for us. Last produce your best in such situations and but not least, to all members who came to therefore, this will be our first priority towards participate or simply just to enjoy the Club’s improvement. facilities – this is YOUR club, and therefore yours Once again, a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone to enjoy! for yet another successful Championship, with Speaking about enjoyment, the Senior event heartiest congratulations to all winners and to is getting very crowded and it is very likely that the rest, do try harder next year and we will see the age limit may be extended next year. Rest you then! assured that all comments regarding the Happy Golfing! running of the Championships, both prior and NG SAY HOE

Awesome April!

The April Monthly Medal teed-off with a good 31 flights taking to the course, which registered a green speed of 11 on the Stimpmeter. Held on April 7, the tournament pitted players in pairs to contest top spots at the two-ball better ball match. The close competition saw 13-handicapper Maurice Tan and 18-handicapper Bong Boon Chuen emerge the winners on a score of 48 points, while the duo of Pua Yii Shiuan (5) and Ser Kong Lam (20) settled with runner-up honours one point back. The Four Brothers Cool

PLACING NAME HCP SCORE 1 Tan Eng Tat, Maurice 13 48 Bong Boon Chuen 18 2 Pua Yii Shiuan 5 47 Ser Kong Lam 20 3 Se To Kok Meng 19 46 OCB Ngo Hea Chee 22 4 Goh Tiong Hwee 15 46 Tan Hong Joo 10 5 Teoh Ah Tiam, Desmond 6 44 OCB Kittipat Songcharoen 11 6 Yap Wai Mun 10 44 Ng Eu Chieng 13 L-R: Bong Boon Chuen, Tang and The Orange Tigresses vs The Pink Panthers! Maurice Tan

4 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 5 senior & Ladies club championship Khairunhanisah Claims Fifth Consecutive Title, Foo Leads Seniors Golden agers and damsels pursue title charge in thrilling edition

Khairunhanisah Azlan Hanif reaffirmed her status as KPGCC’s best female golfer yet again, after seizing her fifth successive victory at the 2013 Ladies Club Championship. Firing a two-day total of 153, the five-handicapper surged ahead of rising KPGCC teen star Raeysha Surendran (8) by five shots to claim the Ladies Gross title, leaving the latter in the runner-up’s seat. Last year’s runner-up Ong Gim Hong (11) settled for third place on 159. The Ladies Nett category saw Doris Yee (11) bagging the title with a combined two-day total of 143, also five shots clear over her closest rival and runner-up Loo Eng Loo (20). Ng Guat Lee (22) took third place on 151. Meanwhile, Eric Foo Hwa Peng (3) led the seniors on a two-day winning total of 149 to claim the Senior Club Championship's Gross category. Runner-up honours went to Goh Kian Yong (7) who carded a combined 152, and three shots back in third place was Tajudin Supian (5). With all the top three performers finishing on 141, the Senior Nett category indeed witnessed a tussle to the end. After a countback, Ng Thin Poh (9) was announced 2013 Senior Champion Eric Foo (L) and Ladies Champion Khairunhanisah Azlan Hanif (R) the winner, Phang Ah Kheon (15) as runner-up and SENIOR (GROSS) Eoon Chin Oon (24) in third place. Champion Foo Hwa Peng (3) 149 72-77 The Super Senior Gross and Nett categories in Runner-up Goh Kian Yong (7) 152 74-78 contention for golfers aged 60 and above, saw these 3rd Tajudin Bin Supian (5) 155 78-77 golden agers battling it out ‘old school’ with Dato’ Ayob Mohamed (10) snagging the Gross title on 176, SENIOR (NETT) two shots ahead of runner-up Steven Tiong (14). Last Winner Ng Thin Poh (9) 141ocb 74-67 year’s victor Goh Ah Hin (18) meanwhile retained his Runner-up Phang Ah Kheon (15) 141ocb 70-71 winning streak, this time over at the Nett category where 3rd Eoon Chin Onn (24) 141ocb 69-72 he finished on 144 while Ng Ah Chong (21) successfully LADIES (GROSS) defended his runner-up position two points back. Champion Khairunhanisah Binti Azlan Hanif (5) 153 73-80 Runner-up Raeysha A/P Surendran (8) 158 74-84 3rd Ong Gim Hong (11) 159 80-79

LADIES (NETT) Winner doris Yee Shoo Feng (11) 143 71-72 Runner-up Loo Eng Neo (20) 148 73-75 3rd Ng Guat Lee (22) 151 76-75

SUPER SENIOR (GROSS) Winner dato’ Ayob Bin Mohamed (10) 176 90-86 Runner-up Stephen Tiong Yew Sim (14) 178 86-92

SUPER SENIOR CATEGORY (NETT) Winner Goh Ah Hin (18) 144 71-73 Runner-up Ng Ah Chong (21) 146 71-75

Excellent tournament conditions

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There were some extremely fun foursomes on course

Funky moves from the fairer sex! Beautiful day for golf

Oooh...! Come on, come on...

Best Dressed Senior Day 1 – Ladies Best Dressed Day 1 – Alan Tan Shye Chong Lillian Wong

Early birds OK, after this 'makan' at Terrace or 'mamak'?

Best Dressed Senior Day 2 – Ladies Best Dressed Day 2 – Mahathavan Lillian Wong Well played!

july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 7 men's club championship Tan Leads Chasing Pack To Win Title Gripping showdown teased by speedy greens but not haze

T an Vi Kung managed to keep a steady hold on his lead to seize the Men’s Gross title by two shots over closest challenger and newly-crowned Senior champion Foo Hwa Peng at the 2013 Men’s Club Championship which was held from June 21-23. Although blanketed by grey skies due to the annual haze phenomenon, the tournament this year was indeed a nail-biting affair, especially with the top three performers in each category notching up a margin of only a few strokes between them in their race for glory. In addition, the scores displayed on the leaderboard certainly were testament to KPGCC’s superfast greens, which were running at 12.8 on the Stimpmeter during the championships. Holding his lead (72-76) heading into the final round, Tan’s third day 85 still enabled the eight-handicapper his victory on a three-day total of 233. Although he managed to stay close The champ, together with Club officials behind Tan one shot back after the first round, Foo unfortunately fell back on day two with an 84 and closed the final day GROSS with a 78 for a three-day total of 235 plus Champion Tan Vi Kung (8) 233 72-76-85 runner-up honours. Meanwhile, defending champion Zakaria Mohamed settled for Runner-up Foo Hwa Peng (3) 235 73-84-78 third place on 237, up one shot from his 3rd Zakaria Mohammed (5) 237 81-80-76 winning total last year. 4th William Cheah (6) 239 82-79-78 The Nett title was claimed by 5th Kiishaan A/L Tharmalingam (7) 244ocb 80-84-80 11-handicapper Lee Peng Chin on 6th Norazlanuddin (6) 244 80-82-82 220 by virtue of a countback, edging 7th Mohd Shaufi (8) 245 82-82-81 Chang Thean Siang (13) into second place. KPGCC Handicap Sub-Committee 8th Dato’ Ng Lian Poh (7) 248 85-85-78 chairman Gilbert Low (15) took third 9th Lee Wen Tze (8) 249 87-79-83 place on nett 224. 10th Mohd Isa Abas (6) 252 82-87-83 Held on the night of the final round on June 23 together with the ladies and NETT senior championships, the customary Champion Lee Peng Chin (11) 220ocb 75-75-70 prize presentation dinner welcomed members, invited guests, sponsors’ Runner-up Chang Thean Siang (13) 220 72-74-74 representatives and the media. Merry- 3rd Gilbert Low (15) 224 75-75-74 making over a sumptuous spread while 4th Goh Tiong Hwee (14) 225 72-67-77 drinks flowed freely and a live three-piece 5th Dzahaman Abd Rahman (10) 226 71-78-77 band serenaded in the background, 6th Shahrul Zaman Ahmad (10) 227 71-75-81 members and guests were also treated 7th Johanuddin Othman (10) 228ocb 76-77-75 to fantastic lucky draw prizes and, of course, wonderful KPGCC hospitality 8th Bong Der Liang (9) 228 71-76-81 which truly capped an unforgettable 9th Yew Boon Foo (11) 229 78-74-77 night! 10th Ng Thin Poh (9) 230 81-74-75

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Hats off to KPGCC!

Cheery flights and merry mates!

Hope I sink it! Tan kisses the challenge trophy

Men's Best Dressed Day 1 – Men's Best Dressed Day 2 – Men's Best Dressed Day 3 – Kenny Soon Hock Gin Tee Tuan Leong Dzahaman Abd Rahman Congratulations, bro!

Haze or not, the support was still great! Fast greens of 12.8 on the Stimpmeter

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Peace to all!

See those girls, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queens!

Grand lucky draw winner Visvanathan (R) with his new Titoni timepiece and Tang (L) Cheers to the champ!

Members, guests and sponsors mingling and enjoying the night away

10 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 11 online booking/new reciprocal

We are pleased to announce our new online booking times!

MORNING AFTERNOON 1st Tee • 8.05am • 12.49pm • 8.12am • 12.56pm 10th Tee • 8.06am • 12.50pm • 8.13am • 12.57pm new reciprocal A FLING WITH SPRING

A spectacular view of Spring City’s Lake Course featuring the 150-yard elevation drop between hole 1 on the hill and hole 9 by the Yang Zonghai lake

SPRING CITY GOLF & LAKE RESORT!

As of May 1 this year, KPGCC members can enjoy some literally TERMS & CONDITIONS breath-taking golf at Kunming, China via our newly established reciprocal • Eight (8) times per calendar year on Weekdays agreement with the award-winning Spring City Golf & Lake Resort! and Sunday afternoons only. • Not more than two (2) rounds per visit/month. A Tangchi Town, Yiliang County, Kunming City, • Mandatory accommodation at Spring City Yunnan Province, 652103, China Resort to enjoy the member/members' T (86) 871 6767 1188 guest rates. F (86) 871 6767 1185 W www.springcityresort.com

10 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 11 swimming championship/quadrangular cup 2013 Junior Permaians Dominate Annual Swim Meet

KPGCC’s swim team thoroughly dominated the annual swimming championship held on Sunday morning of April 28, and plugged a vast majority of the top spots which were contested via seven gender-based categories. Currently in its 11th edition this year, the invitation towards the 2013 meet was extended by the Klang Executive Club (KEC), and saw an increase in the number of participants with

swimmers ranging from KPGCC's Swim Team ages 7 to 17 years contesting the five age groups. Also surfacing at the event was the Turtle Swimming Academy, The annual swim meet strives to be one of many platforms who came on board to lend their assistance. for junior swimmers to compete in prior to participating in more Unfortunately, due to inclement weather more specifically competitive events in future. As KPGCC is always referring our lightning, the last event which was the 200m freestyle relay for young swimmers for their involvement in the SportExcel or Milo both boys and girls was cancelled. However, this did not deter circuits, this event stands as an avenue for the discovery of new the wonderful response and support received from all parents talents, as well as an arena for potential swimmers to be and participants who were gathered at the event. polished.

PHARMATON QUADRANGULAR CUP 2013 The Sunday afternoon of June 9 saw 12 flights, consisting of committee members and management team personnel representing four golf clubs Participants of the 2013 Quadrangular Cup in the Klang Valley, taking to the course for the 2013 Pharmaton Quadrangular Cup. The team event was contested in stableford combined score and saw KPGCC top the field on 398 points.

RESULTS Winner Kota Permai Golf & Country Club 398 Runner-Up Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah 357 Third Kelab Golf Negara Subang 327

Fourth Tropicana Golf & Country Resort 297 Team KPGCC

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Ready, set...go!

Cutie pie's "Peace y'all!" KPGCC's En. Saha and his boys Smiling mermaids

Off we go! Race to the finish!

GROUP/AGE 1 17 & 2 14 & 3 12 & 4 10 & 5 7 & CATEGORY BELOW BELOW BELOW BELOW BELOW

BOYS CHONG YI YANG CHIA VERN KYE NICHOLAS KONG FEI ADAM CHEE GOH LI HEN 50M FREESTYLE GIRLS LEE WEN RAY NUR IMAN SOFIAH CHRISANNE YEE CHONG YI SHIN WONG SHING HUI

BOYS CHONG YI YANG JESTIN H'NG KHOO YEE HENG LOW KAI SHEN GOH LI HEN 50M BREASTROKE GIRLS TAN JEAN ANN NUR IMAN SOFIAH CHRISANNE YEE CHONG YI SHIN WONG SHING HUI

BOYS CHONG YI YANG JESTIN H'NG NICHOLAS KONG FEI *ASHLEY SUM (KEC) JOSHUA LIEW 50M BACKSTROKE GIRLS *RACHEL LIM (KEC) NUR IMAN SOFIAH *MANDY LIM (KEC) CHONG YI SHIN WONG SHING HUI

BOYS CHONG YI YANG CHIA VERN KYE NICHOLAS KONG FEI LOW KAI SHEN JOSHUA LIEW 50M BUTTERFLY GIRLS VERONICA NGAN NUR IMAN SOFIAH CHRISANNE YEE CHONG YI SHIN EUNICE PUA

BOYS CHONG YI YANG CHIA VERN KYE NICHOLAS KONG FEI 100M FREESTYLE GIRLS LEE WEN RAY NUR IMAN SOFIAH CHONG YI SHIN

BOYS CHONG YI YANG JESTIN H'NG KHOO YEE HENG 100M BREASTROKE GIRLS *RACHEL LIM (KEC) NUR IMAN SOFIAH CHRISANNE YEE

BOYS CHONG YI YANG JESTIN H'NG NICHOLAS KONG FEI INDIVIDUAL 200M MEDLEY GIRLS *RACHEL LIM (KEC) NUR IMAN SOFIAH CHONG YI SHIN *KPGCC representative unless otherwise stated

12 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 13 badminton championship Duo Delivers Duple Doubles

The team of shuttlers Men's Doubles Open (MDO) (principal members) The duo comprising shuttlers Simon Tan WONG VOON CHIEN CHAMPIONS Guan Tee and Chan Tat Kong, successfully TERENCE ENG 21-10 defended their title in the Men’s Doubles HEW SIN MEE 21-13 RUNNER-UPS Combined Age of 100 & Above category at the WONG CHAK YEE 2013 Badminton Championship which was OW CHEE SEONG held on May 18-19 and 25-26. TEO BOON TEONG SEMI-FINALISTS HELSINKI LIM SAN SUI LIM SAN FOR

Men's Doubles Combined Age of 90 & Above (MD90) (min. 40 years) YAP KAH HIN CHAMPIONS CHAN TAT KONG 21-17 DAVID THAM MENG KIN 21-14 RUNNER-UPS FOONG VOOI LIN GOH SAY BAN HEW SIN MEE SEMI-FINALISTS ONG SIN OONG CHIN CHEE CHAI

Men's Doubles Combined Age of 100 & Above (MD100) (min. 45 years) SIMON TAN GUAN TEE CHAMPIONS CHAN TAT KONG 21-9 ONG SIN OONG 21-13 RUNNER-UPS LEONG KAI JENN GOH KHIR CHYE HWANG THIAM HENG SEMI-FINALISTS KHOO CHAI EE KHOO SAY LOCK Gentle smiles, hardy players

14 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 15 badminton championship/table tennis friendly

Preparing to serve... Ready to receive!

Some of the participants in this year's battle

The pair defeated runner-ups Foong Vooi Lin to win the Men’s Doubles 21-10, 21-13 to seal their spots as winners. Ong Sin Oong and Leong Kai Jenn Combined Age of 90 & Above (MD90) With three doubles categories i.e. with a 21-9, 21-13 victory to emerge as category. Over in the Men’s Doubles two age groups and one open category champions, while Yap Kah Hin and Open category, Wong Voon Chien and up for contention, the edition this year Chan Tat Kong notched up a 21-17, 21-14 Terence Eng outdid the duo comprising unfortunately saw no representation victory over David Tham Meng Kin and Hew Sin Mee and Wong Chak Yee by from the fairer sex. Star Powered Friendly Match Former international table tennis player Xie Saike was in town recently and made some time in his busy schedule for a friendly game at KPGCC on the evening of April 29. The friendly game also saw the participation of Gamuda Director Dato’ Ng Kee Leen. Hugely popular in the 80’s, some of Xie Saike’s achievements include capturing the 1981 World Champion Mixed Doubles title, the 1982 Asian Games Single’s title, plus three titles at the 1983 Asian Games with one each in the Single, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles categories. Xie Saike (seated, second from left) and Dato’ Ng Kee Leen (seated, third from left) together with the other players

14 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 15 art contest Young Artists Showcase Talents

KPGCC’s annual Art and Colouring Contest, held on friendly competition. March 31, proved to be yet another success this year as it A yearly event held due to members’ demand, the event not only provided the kids with an opportunity to showcase this year welcomed the participation of 29 kids between 5 their colouring skills, but also exercise their creativity through and 12 years old with three age groups up for contention.

Winners pose with their artwork

The kids hard at work on their masterpieces

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Message from the social Chairman

Earlier this year during the run-up to KPGCC’s our members, whereby we treasure and AGM, many of you would have noticed that the embrace the virtues of friendly relationships, in Club was a hive of activities with heavy addition to KPGCC being a place for healthy campaigning by members and serious sports and social activities. canvassing for the election of the new Liaison On the topic of healthy sports activities, we Committee. have just concluded our annual swimming and Recently, the country’s political scene also badminton championships. Towards this, I wish underwent a hectic period in the run-up to the to extend my heartiest congratulations to the national general elections. There is no denying deserving winners and also thank all that GE13 was, of course, a much bigger event participants for their contributions and and one of more significance to all of us. I am sportsmanship in making these annual events sure that many of you were very enthusiastic in a huge success. evaluating the political situation during the For our very junior members who are not period, as well as before and after the into formal swimming competition levels as of conclusion of these elections. yet, KPGCC has started preparations in Surprisingly, other than the occasional organising some fun novelty events. I hope all friendly banter, there was not much display of parents will give their full support and political affiliation at the Club. In the aftermath encourage their young ones to participate in of GE13, the media highlighted the major these fun events. political differences and racial overtones that In conclusion, please remember that have affected the nation. However, to the credit KPGCC is YOUR Club, so let us all keep this a of all KPGCC members, I found that this political happy and fun place! divide has not affected the relationship among Thank you. members in any one bit. I would like to think that this is very much due to the maturity of all Lim Ming Lee

The world is but " a canvas to the imagination. Henry David Thoreau" American author, poet, philosopher and historian (July 12, 1817-May 6, 1862)

RESULTS CATEGORY: AGES 11 – 12 Colour away! POS. NAME AGE 1 Han Min 12 2 Lin Wan Zhi 11 3 Carina Kong Wen Ying 11

CATEGORY: AGES 8 - 10 POS. NAME AGE 1 Beh Jian Qi 9 2 Phua Eason 10 3 Wee Luxuan 9

CATEGORY: AGES 5 - 7 POS. NAME AGE 1 Han Zun Ding 7 2 Tang Zi Yi 7 3 Andrea Choo 5

Hmm ... which colour should I choose?

16 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 17 LIAISON CHAIRMAN MESSAGE/2013 NATIONAL SPORTEXCEL SWIMMING CHAMPONSHIP

Message from the liaison Chairman

With the coming of the fasting month followed together with three guests at our beloved Club. by Eid Al-Fitr, on behalf of the Liaison In the midst of our game, it rained very heavily Committee, our best wishes goes out to all and we had to stop for about two hours. When Muslim members and staff towards a tranquil it was time to resume play and although the and rewarding Ramadhan. fairways were wet, there was no standing water Moving on, many would have been aware and the greens were steady. My friends were of the numerous notices displayed strategically amazed, and showered praises on how well the throughout the golf course reminding fellow golf course is maintained. golfers on the etiquette of replacing divots. I Bearing this as an example, I feel that we trust that as socially perceptive members, the should also appreciate and commend the decorum of being conscious towards other Management for their efforts in preserving and players as well as the upkeep of our beloved enhancing the Club’s facilities. Club is always upmost on our minds. Having Again, in the spirit of Ramadhan and Hari said this, I praise the Management on their Raya Aidilfitri that will soon be upon us, I wish all foresight in constantly monitoring matters my colleagues and friends ‘Selamat Hari Raya, towards improving the Club’s facilities for the Maaf Zahir Batin’! enjoyment of all. Thank You. On a similar note, I would like to share my golfing experience of a time when I played golf DR MOHD NASIR KHALID A Swimmin' Good Time! The 2013 National SportExcel Hazel Ho Jia En succeeded in disqualified in their event, but it is all part Swimming Championship’s first and achieving a medal in both legs, despite of the learning curve. Most of the second legs, held on 11-12 May at the competing against older swimmers and swimmers had improved their personal Pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan in Shah Alam together with Chong Yi Siang, Chong Yi best timings and I hope they continue to and 15-16 June at the Pusat Akuatik Shin and Nur Iman Sofiah, all four finished train hard and do better in the next Hang Jebat in Melaka respectively, their races in point scoring positions for competition.” witnessed swimmers from all over the Club. Meanwhile, the second leg saw Malaysia contesting 48 events in three double celebrations as it coincided with age groups. Father’s Day and also the birthday of “I am happy that many Organised by the National Sports swimmer Chia Vern Kye, which was parents see the benefits of Council (MSN) and the Amateur celebrated with a big birthday cake. competitive swimming and are Swimming Union of Malaysia, the Meanwhile, a delighted Coach Zalah willing to commit the time and effort. KPGCC has always been national level event this year saw many said, “I am very happy to see the level of supporting the SportExcel KPGCCians making their debuts, support given by the parents whose kids development program and the bolstered by the enthusiastic support just joined the competitive program, and team, and we wish them all the from their families. The first leg saw 53 I hope they gained valuable experience best in the next competition.” swimmers from KPGCC, while 17 in preparing and swimming for a race. Ismail Ibrahim swimmers engaged in the second leg. Some of them were upset as they were KPGCC Head of Sports & Recreation

Group photo of the swim team at the first leg

18 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 19 KNOW THE RULES/15TH ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL NOTICE knowTherules with deborah wong Rule19 Ball In Motion Deflected or Stopped Rule19-2 By Player, Partner, Caddie Or Equipment If a player’s ball is accidentally deflected or stopped by himself, the ball must through the green or in a hazard be dropped, or his partner or either of their caddies or equipment, the player on the putting green be placed, as near as possible to the incurs a penalty of one stroke. The ball must be played as it lies, spot directly under the place where the ball came to rest in or except when it comes to rest in or on the player’s, his partner’s on the article, but not nearer the hole. or either of their caddies’ clothes or equipment, in which case

Q. In strokeplay, a Q. In strokeplay, a player took a stroke player accidentally hits and her ball hits her the wheel of her bag trolley. What is the trolley with her club ruling? whilst making a stroke. A. She incurs a What is the ruling? penalty of one stroke A. There is no penalty. when her ball hits her The player was obviously own equipment and entitled to move her must play the ball equipment before from where it comes making her stroke as to rest. with any other movable obstruction. However, there is nothing in the Rules that penalizes a “There is no surer or more painful way to learn a player from hitting their Rule than to be penalized once for breaking it.” equipment during a Tom Watson, eight-time Major winner stroke.

KPGCC’s 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS It’s Carnival Time! September 22, 2013 • 7am – 7pm In conjunction with KPGCC’s 15th Anniversary celebrations, the 15th Anniversary Carnival is set to rock the Club this September! Loads of exciting activities, live entertainment, thrilling games, tasty grub and cool merchandise stalls plus great lucky draw prizes await everyone!

So lock in the date, come on over and join in the fun! • Pony Rides • Archery • Telematches • Petting Zoo • Art Contest • Magic Show • Sand Art • Caricature • Balloon Sculptures • Face Painting • Clown • Games • Food & Beverage Stalls • Booth Sale • Exhibitions • Competitions • Lucky Draws

18 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 19 15th anniversary celebrations notice The Countdown Begins! If you missed KPGCC’s 10th remains due to the many exciting and exhibition stalls that will be set-up to anniversary celebrations, fret not for the activities awaiting all. tempt those wallets, and especially for Club is bringing you an even heightened Fashioned after the 10th Anniversary those who need their shopping urges party atmosphere come September 22! Carnival, the edition this year promises satisfied, do check out the fantastic As KPGCC hits its 15th milestone this similar, if not more fun, especially bargains and sale items available. year, we will be celebrating our beloved considering the huge line-up of thrilling Such a full day of excitement will Club’s journey with a day-long party, events in store. definitely have hungry and thirsty filled with tonnes of cool activities Besides entertainment including carnival-goers seeking out yummy treats befitting our valued members and KPGCC mascots, clowns, magic shows and refreshing drinks. So to whet those guests. And to give you an idea of and pony rides, adults and kids alike appetites and quench those cravings, merriments the Club has in store – well, can also look forward to various head on over to the indoor clubhouse that calls for a trip down memory lane. activities such as telematches, games, area where food stalls offering a In true KPGCC spirit, the 10th archery, a petting zoo, sand art, gastronomic adventure can be found anniversary celebrations back in caricature-drawing, balloon sculptures dotting the open space. November of 2009 were designed to and face-painting. The Club will also be With such a hive of exciting activities delight just about everyone who joined organising drawing and colouring planned out, celebrations begin at 7am us that day. While the Anniversary Golf competitions for KPGCC’s little maestros on the dot and conclude at 7pm. So Challenge and Gala Dinner has been to showcase their talents, as well as lucky lock in your schedules and come on excluded this time around to make way draws swanking fantastic prizes up for over for some great fun, fantastic prizes, for a FULL day of fun together with family grabs for everyone! and of course, wonderful company with and friends, the level of excitement still Also, don’t miss out on the booths family and friends!

A Trip Down Memory Lane Revisiting KPGCC's 10th Anniversary Carnival...

Swimming competition

Fun games

Art contest

Clowns on stilts and KPGCC’s mascot Magic show Bouncy castle Pony ride

Water telematch

20 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 21 f&B promotions

Head on over to the Golfers' Terrace to sample our delicious new offerings!

Lush greenery that soothes tired eyes, chirping birds always in hearing distance, wonderful aromas scenting the air and mouth-watering delicacies... the Golfers' Terrace never fails to tease your senses! Fish Italia Vera Cruz RM28 Thai Style Chicken RM24 Wings (Half Dozen)

Chicken Chop RM20 Green Mussel RM25 Spaghetti Vongole RM17 Thermidor RAMADHAN buffet July 13 – August 4

KPGCC’s Ramadhan buffet is back to tempt those taste buds with delectable buka puasa treats! Centered around the theme ‘Citarasa Kampung’, the Poolside Pavilion is set to host some good food, great fun and of course, a groovy fiesta! So, come on over with family and friends and join us! RM65 nett – Adult RM35 nett – Children (4 - 12 years) /

Senior citizen (55 years and above) For reservations, contact the F&B team at RM55 nett – Early Bird Voucher Tel: 03-5122 3700 ext 120/121/122/125

20 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 21 F&B – poolside café

Enjoy some fun in the sun while lounging by the pool, or watch the splashing swimmers from the casual comfort of the café, and indulge in some refreshing drinks, yummy food and fresh breezes from the surrounding greens!

Chicken Spaghetti Tangine à la with Funghi Fried Butter Rice

MEMBER MEMBER RM16.00++ RM13.60++ VISITOR VISITOR RM20.00++ RM17.00++

Stuffed Grilled Bread Sea Bass Rolls with with Assam Masala Sauce Sauce

MEMBER RM8.80++ MEMBER VISITOR RM17.60++ RM11.00++ VISITOR RM22.00++

Spiced Nasi Danok Goreng Chicken Berkuah with Rice & Tom Yam Vegetables

MEMBER MEMBER RM12.00++ RM8.80++ VISITOR VISITOR RM15.00++ RM11.00++

22 • oasis permai july-sept 2013 july-sept 2013 oasis permai • 23 f&B – golfers' terrace

Overlooking the lush greenery of our award-winning golf course, the Golfers’ Terrace provides an ideal setting for that energizing meal before and after a game, as well as to hang out with family and friends while sampling the delicious variety of local and international fare.

Chicken Braised Gyoza Jade Noodles with Seafood & Black Pepper

MEMBER MEMBER RM9.60++ RM12.00++ VISITOR VISITOR RM12.00++ RM15.00++

‘Kwai Fai’ Grilled Chicken Otak- Otak Burger

MEMBER MEMBER RM14.50++ RM14.50++ VISITOR VISITOR RM18.00++ RM18.00++

Steamed Laksa Fish in Johor Hunan Style

MEMBER MEMBER RM18.50++ RM12.00++ VISITOR VISITOR RM23.00++ RM15.00++

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