1. Seniman Anak Perak (SNAP) sets the tone for the evening

The official dinner for the delegation of Perak “World of Wonders” Media Trip held last week was hosted at The Haven Resort Hotel & Residences in Tambun, Ipoh, amidst a stunning limestone backdrop that takes one’s breath away.

2. The Haven Resort Hotel & Residences Assistant Marketing Manager Mr. Chong Yi Liang briefs guests on the property

3. En. Mohd Nadzri Moin (Sales Manager) presents Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS)

With a traditional theme, the delegates dressed up in colourful costumes, some of them resplendent, totally transformed from their appearance when they were grubby and then wet from activities earlier in the day, including caving in Gua Kandu and white water rafting along the Kampar River, both locations in Gopeng.

4. Tourism Perak acting Chief Executive Officer Puan Zuraida Md. Taib presents an appreciation plaque from Gaya Travel Magazine to host of the official dinner, The Haven Resort Hotel & Residences represented by its company director, Ms. Amy Lau

5. Tourism Perak acting Chief Executive Officer Puan Zuraida Md. Taib presents an appreciation plaque from Gaya Travel Magazine to accommodation host, Cititel Express Ipoh represented by Resident Manager Mr. Jason Chan

The dinner, which was jointly hosted by Tourism Perak Management Bhd. and The Haven, was also graced by top tourism officials in the state, players in the tourism industry, as well as sponsors.

6. Tourism Perak acting Chief Executive Officer Puan Zuraida Md. Taib presents an appreciation plaque from Gaya Travel Magazine to Funtasy House Trick Art manager Mr. Andrew Chew

7. Tourism Perak acting Chief Executive Officer Puan Zuraida Md. Taib presents an appreciation plaque from Gaya Travel Magazine to the Malaysia Civil Defence Department (JPAM)

During the function, representatives from The Haven and Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) took the opportunity to introduce their properties to the delegation, comprising media practitioners from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines from various publications.

8. Gaya Travel Magazine Managing Director Nuar Mohd. Diah (R) presents an appreciation plaque to Tourism Perak acting Chief Executive Officer Puan Zuraida Md. Taib

9. Mr. Peabody & Sherman make an appearance

Both of these landmarks, The Haven and MAPS, are iconic, putting Ipoh on the world map. Do you know that the distance between these two destinations is only twenty minutes by car.

10. theme for the evening: traditional

11. the dinner is hosted by The Haven Resort Hotel & Residences

Entertainment throughout the evening was provided by Seniman Anak Perak (SNAP) and of course, the mascots of Mr. Peabody & Sherman provided much humour, proving that cartoons are not only loved by children.

12. Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap (L) wins a prize for being the most active social media influencer during the trip

13. Best Dressed Awards for Male & Female: Wendy Pua (L) & Anthony Tan (R)

The official dinner was also an opportunity for the organisers to show their appreciation to the many sponsors and service providers who helped make this media familiarisation trip as successful as it was.

14. Mr. Congeniality Award goes to Nordin Hamid (L)

15. a surprise cake from Tourism Perak for birthday boy Ed Junaidi (R)

Additionally, prizes in the form of gift hampers were presented to winners of the daily contests plus the Best Dressed Male and Female delegates. A new award was also introduced – Mr. Congeniality, which was won by Nordin Hamid.

16. birthday boy Ed Junaidi makes a wish before he blows out the candles

17. Seniman Anak Perak (SNAP) wraps up the event with a percussion presentation

All in all, the attendees had an amazing time. We work hard and play equally hard. As this trip was to introduce and update delegates on what Perak has to offer to tourists, this means that it is time to get down to work now.

Event: Perak “World of Wonders” Media Trip 2016 Official Dinner
Venue: The Haven Resort Hotel & Residences, Ipoh
Date: 25th March, 2016
Time: 8pm

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