Special Associates Awg Md Karim and Dyg Tengah with General Manager Datin Hjh Zainah Bujang (C), Executive Chef Ken Yeong (L) and Executive Housekeeper Sumantri Endang (R).
Bandar Seribegawan 13 April 2004. Sheraton Utama's Special Associates, Awg Md Karim bin Hj Metussin and Dayang Tengah bte Hj Abdullah, marked their first anniversary at the hotel this month.
The two, who have a hearing and speech impediment, joined the Sheraton Utama team last year on a part time basis from Pusat Ehsan. Each associate underwent ample training for his and her respective tasks.
Awg Md Karim was given the responsibility of being an all-round kitchen aide with special focus on the upkeep of Utama Corner, the hotel's dining room for associates.
Commenting on his contributions since joining on April 1, last year, Executive Chef Ken Yeong as his immediate supervisor said, "Awg Karim is diligent and enthusiastic in his work.
"He takes the initiative to ensure a high standard in his work by constantly asking questions through sign language or writing."
Soon after Md Karim had settled into his daily routine, he recommended the hotel as a friendly and safe workplace to a friend with similar disabilities. Awg Safee is now a satisfied associate with Sheraton Utama as well.
Playing a role in the hotel's laundry department since February 17, 2003, Dyg Tengah was welcomed into the team by her supportive colleagues.
Sumantri Endang, Executive Housekeeper, comments, "Dyg Tengah is a good and hardworking member of our team. Other associates have also learned more from her such as how to communicate in sign language."
Sheraton Utama hopes to be able to provide more opportunities to other special associates. As General Manager, Datin Hjh Zainah Bujang puts it, "Sheraton Utama, as an equal opportunity employer, is always on the lookout for special talents who are willing and motivated in providing uncompromising service to guests."
Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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