With the appointments, we happily accepted the trust and thus have to shoulder the duties and responsibilities that are 'bestowed' upon us. Insyallah we will do our very best for the organizations which we are entrusted with and to deliver our best deeds as best as possible to the registered members of the six ASEAN countries which have embassies in the Sultanate of Oman, namely Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
This morning Mr Right chaired his first ACM working committee meeting at Rumah Malaysia where among others he had scheduled the events for the first half of 2014 which included formal meetings for Ambassadors and Committee Members to discuss common issues and similar interests on ASEAN, Family Day and Familiarization Tour to some places in the Sultanate of Oman which will be of beneficial interests for all members.
At the same time, today the ALC President came to my residence for a short discussion of the incoming ALC meeting tomorrow, which include among others the handing over of the Presidency and selection of new Committee Heads. We also verbally discussed some social events to be tabled at the ALC Committee Meeting which include visits to places of interests in Muscat and sporting events. We truly looked forward to meeting our colleagues and prayed for the success of the organizations. Amin.
The day finally comes! At 10.30am on Monday the 10 Feb 2014, I accepted the responsibility as Chairperson for ALC in Muscat from the previous leader. It was based on rotational basis for one year duration. The transition was smooth. Soon after we appointed the other Committee Members namely Singapore to take care of ALC Financial Matters, Indonesia to be incharged of Social Affairs, Thailand will be responsible for visits and trips, Brunei will now look after Sports events and the Philippines will take care of publicity and also update of our activities. All in all, the members are happy with the line up and look forward to seeing each other with more get-together events.
It is note worthy that although ALC in Muscat comprised of only handful persons yet the feelings of togetherness and warm solidarity were truly felt among the members. In fact, a line of activities were already proposed and discussed which among others to hold monthly meeting by each country on rotational basis as well as other social events which include garden party during the month of cool season, a trip to an Omani vegetable farm, living a healthy life style through sports' activities and having brunch at one of the cafes in town!
We also gave a thought of organizing another ALC charity bazaar for those in need when the time comes. I personally feel all the activities which are in the pipeline will draw us to each other closer, more knowledge and better understanding of other nation's culture and tradition as well as to assist whenever we could in the name of charity and compassion to those in need within our community or any friends within our ability and capability to assist in this hospitable land. With the will and power together with strong bond and strength as a group, I believe ALC will do well for its members in Muscat. Amin.
I thanked all ALC members for the strong support they gave me and prayed our 2014 activities could be carried out smoothly and successfully. Insyallah :)
HE the Ambassador of Malaysia hosted first ACM Committee Meeting for 2014 @Rumah Malaysia on 9th February 2014.
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