BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF HIS MAJESTY SERI PADUKA BAGINDA YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG, RUMAH MALAYSIA, 2 JUNE 2007

The Embassy of Malaysia has organised a get-together on the occasion of the official birthday of His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Official Residence (Rumah Malaysia) on Saturday on 2^nd June 2007.

Approximately, 250 people were invited to attend the birthday celebration comprised of All Home Based Staff (HBS), Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) and Malaysians residing and registered with the Embassy of Malaysia. The celebration began at 8.00 a.m. until 2.00 p.m.  

The celebration was started off with a recitation of “doa” to bless the celebration, followed by singing of the National Anthem and the raising of the Malaysia’s flag “Jalur Gemilang”. Afterward, H.E Ambassador Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi delivered a short remark welcoming all Malaysians to the Residence. In his speech, he called upon all Malaysians in the Philippines to be united and make efforts to be affiliated with the Embassy. The strong affiliation would enable the Embassy to better assist them when the need arises. He also highlighted that the Embassy plays an important role in fostering strong relations between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Philippines. It is these strong relations which allow Malaysian communities in the Philippines to thrive and excel in their respective businesses. 

After the birthday celebration was officiated, all guests were invited for breakfast. They were treated with fried noodles, curry puffs, tuna sandwiches, popiah and cakes to go with coffee, tea and “teh tarik”. The guests were then invited to join several indoor and outdoor games such as musical chair, carrying egg in spoon, drawing competition for children between age 6–12 years old and karaoke singing contest. During the celebration, the guests were entertained by a live band which helped to enliven the celebration. Winners and participants of various activities were rewarded with prizes and goodies bags before they proceeded for lunch. The prizes were handed over by H.E Ambassador Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi and his spouse, Madam Rosilawati Abd. Raffar.  

For lunch, the guests were treated with various authentic Malaysian cuisines prepared by Madam Rosilawati Abd. Raffar and PERWAKILAN. Among the foods served were rice, “rendang” beef, curry chicken, spicy roasted chicken, spicy “sambal” squids and fruits such as grapes, watermelons, pineapples and mangoes for desserts together with iced tea, fruit punch and soft drinks.

The celebration was indeed a joyous event for all Malaysians and their families. Many Malaysians who have yet to register themselves with the Embassy took the opportunity to do so during the event. As in the previous years, the celebration had helped to bring together Malaysians living in the Philippines and provided an opportunity for them to mingle with the Embassy’s staff thus further enhance the networking among Malaysians. 

It is also noted that during such celebration, Malaysians and their families are given opportunities to have informal conversation and discussion with H.E Ambassador and his officers on their various queries. This enables the Embassy to better understand and help our citizens in the Philippines.