FAM Night 2018

Fifth from right: Koh celebrating with his friends

Lads and lasses in sharp suits and delightful dresses made their way to “You & I - A Stranger to Remember” gala night on Sunday evening, 1 April 2018.

Co-organised by Accounting Society, Building and Property Management Society and International Business and Global Economic Society, the event saw a crowd of more than 100 students from UTAR and other higher learning institutions gathering together at the Sungai Long Campus.

Present were platinum sponsor from Metroworld Realty Sdn Bhd, namely Chairman Dr Jason Doo Chang Wei, Group Chief Executive Officer Low Tung and New Projects Director Timothy Low. Meanwhile from UTAR were Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) Academic Quality Assurance Dean Dr Chong Shyue Chuan, Academic Development and Undergraduate Programmes Deputy Dean Dr Hen Kai Wah, and lecturers.

Appreciation to platinum sponsor, from left: Timothy Low, Low Tung, Koh and Dr Doo

In his speech, Low Tung shared his life history related to real estate. He first began his real estate career as early as 20 years old. He learnt from many gurus and after 14 years of experience, he has managed to take the CEO position to bring Metroworld to a greater height.  He also encouraged UTAR students to seize the opportunities to join Metroworld in the future.

He said, “Metroworld has been around for 15 years. Our upcoming headquarter in Kuala Lumpur will have an open plan office, designed to promote healthy living and an active working lifestyle. With an area of 2,500 square feet, we are looking for mass recruitment of young talents like you. Feel free to join us. You can attend the career talks to get more information about the real estate industry. I wish to see you in real estate market, I wish to coach you, and I wish to bring more success in your career.”

The evening was delighted with casual and humorous emcees. The guests were presented with an enticing line up of food and the atmosphere was livened up with singing and dance performances throughout the event. Other than performances and dance, lucky draw sessions were held to spice up the night. A Prom King and Queen were also selected based on voting.

A couple enjoying their time slow dancing to the music

“The objective of our event is to promote interaction between FAM students and among the three societies. This is also a wonderful opportunity for them to expand their social circles by making new friends. I wish to thank the advisors and lecturers for giving us guidance throughout the event. I also want to thank all the committee members who brought together this night like a big family,” said Chairperson of FAM Night 2018 Koh Ling Ching.

UTAR Dance Club brings the beat to the stage

The event was sponsored by YouthUnited.MY, Mary Kay, PJP Consulting Engineers, 99Speedmart, Effects Foundry Productions and three other personal sponsors, namely Tay Kim Sing, Lai Kim Siong and Goh Suw Chuan.

“Everything was very interesting and I wish the event was a little bit longer,” said Hazel Lee Pei Jing, who won the grand prize for the lucky draw. She and another lucky winner brought back a Daniel Wellington watch sponsored by Daremi Enterprise.

“I think the programme organisation was smooth. The performances were very well done and the food was nice,” said Prom King of the night Koh Jie En.

Hazel (second from right) claiming her grand prize during the lucky draw