PRESS RELEASE BY THE
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN VIENTIANE, LAO PDR
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 2016, 17 JULY 2016, LONG VIEN GOLF CLUB
The celebration to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) continues on Sunday, 17 July 2016 with the hosting of the Charity Golf Tournament at Long Vien Golf Club by the Embassy of Malaysia in Vientiane, Lao PDR in collaboration with the Malaysian Business Chamber of the Lao PDR.
The Charity Event had attracted the participation of more than 60 players comprising Cabinet Ministers, senior officials of Government of the Lao PDR, members of the Diplomatic Corps and distinguished personalities representing the business and corporate organisations in the Lao PDR. His Excellency Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR had graced the event as the Guest of Honour who led the Ceremonial Tee-Off.
With the generous donations and strong support from various individuals and corporate organisations, this charity event had raised a significant amount of fund, which will be channelled to the charity organisations in Vientiane Capital.
His Excellency Dato’ Than Tai Hing, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Lao PDR, in his Welcoming Remarks, reiterated Malaysia’s continued commitment and support to working closely with the Government of the Lao PDR for the mutual benefits of the two countries.
The Embassy of Malaysia in Vientiane wishes to record our sincere thanks and appreciation for the generous contributions and support rendered by the players and event sponsors for making this tournament a great success.
Embassy of Malaysia in Vientiane
17 July 2016