MRCA Ends 2022 with a Bang

from MRCA I Vol 10 No 3 I DATO’ LAWRENCE LIEW, FOUNDER OF MARRYBROWN

by Harini Management Services Sdn Bhd

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Despite the challenges of 2022, MRCA ended the year on a high note, celebrating its 30-year anniversary and marking a new beginning for the association a er the three-year-long pandemic.

The Malaysia Retail Chain Association ended the year with a festive event appropriately-themed “A Season of Celebration” on December 16, 2022 at the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa.

The event was recorded as the largest banquet style sit-down dinner ever hosted by MRCA in its 30-year history with an attendance of close to 1,400 members and guests – a remarkable way to celebrate the association’s many achievements for the industry and the country.

The night recorded a number of signi cant events. Firstly, the year- end festivities of Christmas and New Year. It was also a feast for an early Chinese New Year 2023. The pinnacle of the event was to acknowledge the new MRCA Council 2022-2024, which was elected into o ce in April 2022.

Guests were entertained with a number performances and lucky draws. Many parties have stepped up to contribute to the joyous occasion of the night. Dato’ Vincent Choo, the current MRCA Vice President and the Organising Chairperson of this event said that working as a team to put on the dinner was very satisfying despite all hard work.

“It has been a pleasure to serve as the Organising Chairperson of this event. I thank all our sponsors, Organising Committee members, MRCA Secretariat and my fellow Council members who have worked hand-in-hand to make this a memorable event,” he said in his speech.

Dato’ Sharan Valiram, the newly elected 9th President of MRCA, in his speech said he regarded the dinner as an advanced “New Year kick o ” for all members, business colleagues, associates, friends as well as the media.

“We believe the retail industry can and will do better. As an association, we are grateful for the decision from our Yang diPertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah

Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji

Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah and the rulers.

“They gave the mandate to the new government and we unitedly pray and trust that economically our flag will fly high as the nation prospers in the years to come. The retail sector has always been a key indicator of the country’s economy. This dinner marks a new beginning for the industry to bounce back a er the long threeyear pandemic.”

Among the guests of honour who auspiciously grace the event were Yang Berhormat Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of International Trade and Industry and Yang Berhormat Ahmad Fahmi bin Mohamed

Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital

“Their presence has certainly reinforced the importance of better communication and a closer working relationship between government and the industry sectors,” said Dato’ Sharan.

“I am looking forward to a great evening dinner with everyone, a fantastic 2023, a vibrant retail industry but most importantly a great Malaysia!”