FusionExcel Recognition Dinner 2011

Miss World 2010 graced FusionExcel recognition dinner

Alexandria Mills launched Miss World Malaysia 2011 pageant

By ANTHONY CHAN

The poster says it all: A large poster on the stage displaying the event of the day which Mills is the guest-of-honour. On the stage was Gamul (left).

SERDANG: It was a dream comes true that a reigning Miss World visited our lovely country. And for the first time in 23 years, all the top three winners of Miss World 2010 pageant came to visit Malaysia. This time around, Miss World 2010 Alexandria Mills of USA was here on official business.

Mills, 18, was seen appearing at the FusionExcel International recognition dinner held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) in MARDI located here on January 23, 2011. She was here to launch the Miss World Malaysia 2011 pageant during the recognition dinner which is held once every six weeks. This time, there were a total of 200 tables in the multi-purpose hall, filled with invited guests and representatives from several countries such as Singapore, China, Thailand, India, Taiwan and the Philippines.

The event of the night began with the arrival of several VIPs which included Mills, President of the Miss World Organisation Mrs Julia Morley; 1st runner-up of Miss World 2010 Emma Wareus of Botswana, 19; Miss World Malaysia 2010 Nadia Heng Min Dern, 25; Miss World India 2010 Manasvi Mamgai, 22; founder CEO of FusionExcel International Mr Paul Ting, who is the franchise holder of Miss World Malaysia 2011 pageant; founder director of FusionExcel International Mr K.S. Lee; veteran singer Dato' Khadijah Ibrahim and ambassador of FusionExcel International's Hope for Children campaign Maggie Loo.

Star attraction of the night: (from left) Morley (partly hidden), Mills, Emma and Nadia

Then, the masters of ceremonies invited the VIPs to be up on stage for the official launch of the Miss World Malaysia 2011 pageant. After that, the dinner officially began with a long stream of young waiters and waitresses serving dishes to all the guests.

There were performances on the stage to keep the guests entertained while they were enjoying the dishes served on their tables. There were several dance performances by Sichuan district Guangzhou dance troop from China, which included a ballet dance. The Chinese dancers impressed the audience with their excellent dance moves.

Then, Dato' Khadijah stepped into spotlight when she was performing a traditional song on the stage. She is one of the appointed judges for the Miss World Malaysia 2011 pageant.

The next performance was thrilling as a young boy from the Philippines led the VIPs, who were invited to join him on the stage, for a song presentation. Clark Gamul acknowledged the distinguished guests before he started to sing Michael Jackson's We Are The World and the VIPs joined him. After his performance, Gamul received a birthday gift from K.S. Lee. Coincidentally, he turns 11 on the auspicious day itself and obtained a laptop. Gamul expressed his gratitude by saying, "I would like to thank FusionExcel for the gift I received. I really appreciate it."

Later, former Miss Malaysia Maggie Loo delivered her speech on the Hope for Children campaign developed by FusionExcel International.

Another significant event was the donation of one million sewing machines to one million Indian households. Representatives from India, including Mamgai and FusionExcel presidential director Rachel Thomas, made their way to the stage and revealed a mock sewing machine which was presented to them. They also received a mock cheque of RM150,000. The Indian community was rejoiced of the honour that they have received.

A time for celebration: The Indian representatives rejoicing after receiving the mock cheque and mock sewing machine. With them is Mamgai (first from left).

Last but not least, the highlight event of that night was recognition of directors, executive directors and presidential directors of FusionExcel International. Names were being called and those whose names were mentioned went up the stage to receive their rewards as recognition for their achievement in the organisation.

Of course, some of the participants were lucky enough to walk away with small gifts. Out of the large number of guests, only 100 were fortunate ones whose ticket numbers were randomly chosen through a lucky draw. They followed the instructions given by the MCs and redeemed their prizes.

At the back of the hall, there were counters where visitors can look at the various products of FusionExcel International displayed there. They can purchase the products if they're interested. The products available there were Quantum Pendants, Premium Quantum Pendants, Quantum Shields and many others. There was even a special where buyers can choose their own designs on the Quantum Pendants and have them decorated on the spot.

Up for grabs: The various designs of Quantum Pendants avaiable on display.

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