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KP.apr-june11.indd 1 4/4/11 2:49 PM MESSAGES MESSAGE FROM THEClub Captain Greetings fellow members of MANAGEMENT TEAM KPGCC! GENERAL MANAGER Mr. Tang Meng Loon First and foremost, let me extend CLUB MANAGER En. Sharudin Kamarudin my heartiest congratulations to the FINANCE MANAGER Ms. Lee Ai Ling management and staff of KPGCC HEAD OF GOLF En. Sharudin Kamarudin for successfully being voted as the COURSE SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Lee Chee Keen Best Golf Course in Peninsular HEAD OF FOOD & BEVERAGE Mr. Thanabalasingam Malaysia 2008 - 2010 during the recent Golf Malaysia Awards. This HEAD OF SPORTS & RECREATION splendid achievement would not En. Ismail Ibrahim have happened without the HEAD OF HR & ADMIN Ms. Priscilla Cheong concerted efforts of everyone to HEAD OF CLUBHOUSE MAINTENANCE implement continuous Mr. Stephen A/L Sinniah improvements to the course, facilities and service. LIAISON COMMITTEE I would also like to thank all CHAIRMAN Mr. Chong Thean Yong KPGCC members for their support of the ‘No Smoking on Course’ DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Mr. Maurice Tan Eng Tat campaign. There is nothing worse than seeing cigarette butts on the SECRETARY Mr. Albert Loh Chee Wee golf course and I hope that everyone will continue to strive to take COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr. Richard Ng Chee Seng the utmost care of our beautiful course. COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr. Toh Chen Hock As you all know, our 2011 Club Championship is scheduled in June. For those of you who are looking to dislodge the reigning champions, practice hard and I am sure we will see some fantastic GOLF COMMITTEE scores this year. CHAIRMAN Mr. Ng Say Hoe Speaking of fantastic scores, it’s heartening to see more and DEPUTY CHAIRMAN En. Ali Bakri Bin Borhah more juniors shooting low scores and winning the monthly medal DISCIPLINARY CHAIRMAN these days. Well done to Kiishaan, Lee Eu-Jin, Luvesh, Raeysha and Datuk Ayob Bin Mohamed Jolene Kam – keep it up and I trust we will see all of you on the HANDICAP SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN winner’s podium again. Mr. Gilbert Low Kam Wong It’s April and major season begins with the Masters at Augusta LADIES CAPTAIN Ms. Deborah Wong National. Like me, I am sure that many of you will be intently COMMITTEE MEMBER following the action on TV as Phil Mickelson attempts to defend his Mr. Mahathavan A/L Ramasamy title. Why not get together with some friends and watch the repeats COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr. Frankie Choo or highlights at the Club? This is, after all, supposed to be your home away from home. Wishing you long and straight drives! SPORTS, SOCIAL & RECREATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Mr. Lim Ming Lee DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Yg. Bhg. Dato’ Setia Hj. Mohd Adzib bin Mohd Isa Mr. Charles Ong Theng Chiang COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr. Leslie Morgan COMMITTEE MEMBER Ms. Rhoda Leow Lai Kheng COMMITTEE MEMBER Ms. Fong Poh Choo COMMITTEE MEMBER Mr. Khoo Chai Ee EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Mr. Tang Meng Loon, En. Sharudin Kamarudin, Ms. Lee Ai Ling, Ms. Kong Ai Lin & Ms. Ashlina Ashrum Bala 2 OASIS PERMAI APR-JUNE 2011 KP.apr-june11.indd 2 4/4/11 2:49 PM MESSAGES MESSAGE FROM THEClub Captain MESSAGE FROM THE General Manager Now and then, I am asked 'How does Kota Permai Golf & Country OPERATING HOURS Club maintains its status as one of Swimming Pool the premier golf clubs in 7.00am – 9.00pm Closed on Mondays Malaysia? How is it that KPGCC is Badminton 7.00am – 10.00pm always in the running for awards Tennis & Squash 7.00am – 10.00pm and accolades?' Table-tennis 7.00am – 10.00pm My answer has consistently Gymnasium 7.00am - 10.00pm remained the same – the success Driving Range 7.00am – 12.00am Golfers’ Terrace 11.00am – 7.00pm Mondays that the Club has enjoyed over 6.30am – 9.00pmTuesdays - Sundays (Extended to the years comes down to the 11.00pm on night golfing day) tremendous dedication and Poolside Café 8.30am – 9.30pm Weekends & Public teamwork exemplified by our Holidays 11.30am – 9.30pmTuesdays - Fridays staff and the strong co-operation RestfoRest Pub 4.00pm – 12am (Closed on Sundays) and support rendered by our Pro Shop 7.30am – 8.00pm Tuesdays – Sundays esteemed members. This has Chinese Restaurant 11.00am – 3.00pm, ensured that our golf course is 6.00pm – 10.00pm always well maintained and carefully manicured to remain at the top Health Centre 10.00am – 11.00pm of its game. Sports Shop 10.00am – 9.00pm I am proud to share with you the twin successes enjoyed by the CONTACT US Club recently. KPGCC swept three awards during the Golf Malaysia General Line 03-5122 3700 Awards, namely, the Best Golf Course in Peninsular Malaysia, Best Duty Manager 012-228 3700 General Manager (ext 106) Maintained Golf Course and Best Customer Service Club in Malaysia. Club Manager (ext 115) In March, the Club was anointed as the recipient of the prestigious Golf Manager (ext 164) BrandLaureate for Best Brand in Recreation – Golf Course. These Golf Counter (ext 101/102) awards are a glowing tribute to the superb quality of golfing available Sports Counter (ext 133) Banquet (ext 122) at KPGCC. Golfers’ Terrace (ext 125) As we rapidly make our way into the second quarter of the year, I Chinese Restaurant (ext 126) would like to draw your attention to the annual Senior, Ladies’ and Poolside Café (ext 127) Men’s Club Championships scheduled in June. Do register in advance Golf Academy (ext 160) Membership (ext 140) to avoid the disappointment of missing out on these major events in Accounts (ext 138) our golf calendar. HR & Admin (ext 143) The inter-club match against Alpine Golf Resort saw 28 members Published By enjoyed the superb golf course and built friendship with their Thai KOTA PERMAI GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB compatriots in Chiangmai last February.We will try to organise another No.1, Jalan 31/100A, Section 31 overseas inter-club match before the end of the year. Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam The smoking ban within the playing area of the golf course was Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia implemented in February and we are glad to observe a remarkable TEL: 03-5122 3700 FAX: 03-5122 3701 (Membership) improvement in the reduction of cigarette butts discarded on the golf 03-5122 3702 (Golf) 03-5122 3703 (General course. I would like to request for the cooperation of our members to Manager) 03-5122 4266 (Club Manager) observe the no-smoking policy and to advise their guests accordingly. 03-5122 7052 (F&B) The sports calendar will kick into top gear this quarter with the EMAIL: [email protected] swimming competition in April and a number of racquet sports WEBSITE: www.kotapermai.com.my competitions lined up, particularly the Junior Tennis Championship in May and the Junior Squash and Badminton Championships in June. Oasis Permai is published by Kota Permai Golf & Country Club, which Members are encouraged to come out in strong numbers to ensure is wholly-owned and operated by Danau Permai Resort Bhd. The news and opinions expressed or implied in OASIS PERMAI are those of the the success of these events. authors and contributors, and do not necessarily reflect those of Danau Tang Meng Loon Permai Resort Bhd, its Directors or the management staff. All rights reserved. Content in this publication may not be reprinted in whole or part without prior permission from the management of Danau Permai Resort Bhd. APR-JUNE 2011 OASIS PERMAI 3 KP.apr-june11.indd 3 4/4/11 2:49 PM GOLF MALAYSIA COURSE AWARDS Simply The Best! KPGCC the biggest winner at golf magazine’s bi-annual awards The KPGCC team with director, Dato' Goon Heng Wah (fifth from the left) Kota Permai Golf & Country Club KPGCC pick up top gongs in two other services and the memorable qualities completed a hat-trick of sorts when its categories, namely The Best of their rounds,” explained Cheah was deservingly crowned the Best Golf Maintained Golf Course in Malaysia as during her opening address. Course in Peninsular Malaysia during well as Best Customer Service Golf KPGCC retained the top spot in the the recent Golf Malaysia Awards 2008- Club in Malaysia. Best Course in Peninsular Malaysia 2010. It was the Club’s fourth Director Dato' Goon Heng Wah category, garnering 1,288 votes ahead successive victory in the category, and KPGCC General Manager Tang of Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club having won previously in 2004, 2006 Meng Loon received the plaques from (1,117) and The Mines Resort & Golf and 2008. Golf Malaysia publisher Juliana Cheah, Club (1,087). The Club’s well- The glittering awards ceremony watched on by a large congregation maintained fairways and carefully hosted by the Club at the Permai of golf club managers and industry manicured greens also saw KPGCC Ballroom on February 14 also saw personalities from across Malaysia, who finished ahead of Kuala Lumpur Golf & had turned up for the event. Country Club and Impian Golf & The Golf Malaysia Country Club in the Best Maintained Awards 2008-2010 saw 5,723 Golf Course category. The Club’s avid golfers cast their votes renowned hospitality and customer by way of Golf Malaysia’s service also received commendation, website, email, Facebook as as KPGCC trump Palm Resort Golf & well as at annual GolfFest Country Resort and Tropicana Golf & events and numerous Country Resort to pick up the Best tournaments organised by Customer Service Club in Malaysia. Golf Malaysia. KPGCC General Manager Tang “The three-year poll saw Meng Loon said the Club was golfers state their honoured to be acclaimed the top preferences based on the golf course in Peninsular Malaysia.