The Empire Hotel & Country Club staff party by Sumantri

The Empire Hotel & Country Club staff party by Sumantri


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Brunei Darussalam 1 December 2010,The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei Darussalam held its annual staff dinner party with the theme "Back to 60/70" at lavish brand new grand hall Indera Samudera The Empire Hotel & Country Club – Brunei Darussalam

Begin with Welcome speech by Desmond Acheson the hotel general manager and follow with department performance. There were 11 group performances, The Country Club Department with Indonesian traditional dance won first prize. The best-dressed title went to Front Office and FB service.

Manager of the year, employee of the year from front and heart of the house were also announced on that night.

The event fulfilled with fun and awesome support from the staff more than 600 staffs turned up with their very best 60 and 70 era costumes. Arrays of food from around the world were also provided.

I was blessing to have a talent to sing, as usual not letting this opportunity missed. This time “I saw you standing there “was song title I selected taken from the very best album of renowned group The Beatles. With only one time practice, The front office group band was plays fantastic instrument and melody and Surprise and surprise the moment I started singing the same time respond from audience to dance begin.

At later staged with Executive Committee member of the hotel I also performed dance “ That 's the way aha aha I like “. EXCOM 8 name of the group claimed to be world the best group who won many prestigious award, form in tinny country in Borneo, the member consist of 8 people from around the world, Johnny the Desmond General Manager, The Sun King, HR Director from Malaysia, AA, Myself Executive Assistant Manager/ Director of Rooms from Indonesia, Miss ATE the director of Sales and Marketing from Canada, Gucci, The Director of FB from German, cash, the financial controller from Indonesia, The fish bone, Executive chef from German and last but not least Rahim, the director of property maintenance. We were performed for 6 minutes begin with slide  presentation and follow by dance

In general was great party and successful party, the event were also attended by Board of Director Hjh Zetty and Mr. Abdullatif.


About Sumantri, many faces of me, I am a hotelier, like to organize event, Think Thinker, like to sing, like to write, like to learn new thing, Photography enthusiasm, traveler, food lover, restaurant reviewer, hospitality and guest service evaluator, food and beverage entrepreneur, master chef at own kitchen, blogger lifeskill and lifestyle and more…… Want your restaurant, café, hotel, resort, food or yourself appear in this blog !!!! in box or drop me an email

Back to 60 " EXCOM 8 " performance by Sumantri

Back to 60 " EXCOM 8 " performance by Sumantri.

1 December 2010. World famous group “ EXCOM 8 “ performance live last night at Indera Samudra Grand Hall The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei Darussalam. Excom 8 form in a little tinny country in Borneo. Won many renowned awards from platinum album to Grammy award. EXCOM 8 consist of perfect combination member from around the world, Johnny from Ireland, Sun King from Malaysia, AA from Indonesia, Ate from Philiphine,Gucci from German, Cash from Indonesia, Fish bone from German and Rahim from Singapore.

EXCOM 8 is 8 member of executive committee from The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Brunei

About Sumantri, many faces of me, I am a hotelier, like to organize event, Think Thinker, like to sing, like to write, like to learn new thing, Photography enthusiasm, traveler, food lover, restaurant reviewer, hospitality and guest service evaluator, food and beverage entrepreneur, master chef at own kitchen, blogger lifeskill and lifestyle and more…… Want your restaurant, café, hotel, resort, food or yourself appear in this blog !!!! in box or drop me an email

The best congratulatory wish contest on Facebook to mark the empire hotel 10th anniversary

Rohanita Hj Md Tudin receiving her prize. - COURTESY EMPIRE HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB

The Empire Hotel & Country Club recently held a "best congratulatory wish" contest on Facebook to mark its 10th anniversary.

According to a press release, the contest was open to all Facebook users for a day and it was well received. Within 24 hours, the hotel received over 500 congratulatory messages and increased its number of "fans" to over 3,000.

One of the well-wishers, Rohanita Hj Md Tudin, was picked by the hotel's management team as the lucky winner of a two-day, one-night stay at the hotel's new deluxe room (inclusive of breakfast for two). Rohanita received her prize from Sumantri Endang, the EAM Director of Rooms for The Empire Hotel & Country Club.

The hotel has been celebrating its 10th anniversary since the beginning of the year.

In conjunction with The Empire Hotel & Country Club's 10th year anniversary, the hotel has been holding monthly draws. The draw ends this month.

All winners of the monthly draws will stand a chance to win a BMW X1 in the "ultimate grand draw".

The "10th Anniversary - Experience the Magic" is supported by Baiduri Bank.

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September Lucky Winners of The Empire Hotel and Country Club’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

September Lucky Winners of The Empire Hotel and Country Club’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
by The Empire Hotel & Country Club Brunei on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 5:03pm
The Empire Hotel and Country Club organised a prize presentation for the lucky winners in the month of September for the Hotel’s 10th Anniversary Celebration- “Experience The Magic” featured since June 2010.

Present during the event were Ms. Lee Ai Cheng, Senior Manager of Sales & Service - Card Centre from Baiduri Bank and Mr Sumantri Endang, Director of Rooms Division of The Empire Hotel and Country Club.

The monthly lucky winners were Ho Foo Sun won a one night stay in Deluxe Room, Tan Siong Yek and Abdul Samat each won a one night stay at Superior Room, Nuriyah Safawati won a dine in voucher at Atrium Cafe, Lee Kee Hee won a dine in voucher at Li Gong, Hjh Noraini Hj Idris won an Afternoon Tea at Lobby Lounge, Dk Ratna Suria Pg Hj Hashim won a dine in voucher at Pantai Restaurant, Putra Mohamad won a round of 18 hole golf, Hjh Nory Sitam won a Balinese Spa treatment and Harun Hj Abas won a lunch buffet at Atrium Cafe.

With a minimum spending of $50nett per bill by cash or credit card at the hotel, patrons are automatically entered into the monthly lucky draw to win these fabulous prizes. A grand draw will be held in November where all monthly lucky draw participants stand a chance to drive away with an elegant BMW X1 series.

In addition, Baiduri Credit and Debit card members will get double lucky draw chances and Empire Visa Infinite card members will get to enjoy DOUBLE Bonus points of 10X and a 20% Dining Discount at all Empire dining outlets during this promotion.

The promotion will continue until the end of October this year. More exciting activities and promotions will also be featured every month at the hotel in line with the 10th Anniversary celebration.

For more information about the 10th Anniversary – Experience the Magic, please call 241 8888

The 10th Anniversary – Experience the Magic is supported by Baiduri Bank.

Executive Committee member of The Empire Hotel & Country Club pay tribute to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah by Sumantri

Executive Committee member of The Empire Hotel & Country Club pay tribute to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah by Sumantri

Brunei Darussalam 13 September 2010. Nearly 100.000 people flocked for the last of three days to Istana and I was one of the well-wishers greeted His Majesty and other member of the Royal family of Negara Brunei Darussalam. An annual Royal Hari Raya open house at Istana Nurul Iman when closed to 36.000 on the third day or final day were myself and other Executive Committee member of The Empire Hotel & Country Club pay tribute to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and other member of the Royal family.
The open house event at Istana is awesome moment. Every touch point is an experience from the moment enter the gate of the palace, VIP lounge experience, culinary experience, connect with people from different country and different look, queuing moment, exterior to interior and the most is to be with the king in the biggest palace in the world. And credit to Rahman our Front Office Manager who arranged this visit with VIP treatment.
This massive annual open house gathering is very high potential to draw the world attention. It will be fantastic publicity and great way to create awareness for Negara Brunei Darussalam brand globally. If I have the opportunity thus there is a miracle can allow me to do something on this special occasion I will do the following; ( First ). To make happen that Istana Nurul Iman open house is recorded in Guinness Book of record. 2nd ( second ) To make happen that Istana Nurul Iman open house is recorded in “History Channel” and the third to make sure international media coverage this event.

Empire's anniversary lucky draw winners

Monthly winners with Ms Lee Ai Cheng, Senior Manager of Sales & Service - Card Centre from Baiduri Bank and Mr Sumantri Endang,Executive Assistant Manager - Director of Rooms Division of The Empire Hotel and Country Club.





The Empire Hotel and Country Club organised a prise presentation for the winners in July and August for the hotel's 10th anniversary celebration - "Experience The Magic" featured since June 2010.

Present were Lee Ai Cheng, Senior Manager of Sales & Service - Card Centre from Baiduri Bank and Sumantri Endang, Director of Rooms Division of The Empire Hotel and Country Club.

The monthly winners were Helmul Domas, Lim Yinf Sze, Llow Chin Guan. Mohd Khairul Adli, Jamaludin Wahid, Ben, Salman Nabi, Mohd Basri Basir, Lee In Sook, Iswandy, Dyg Mariani bte Maha, Ak Mas Sanusi, Grace Ho, Sim Chai Eng, Hj Mohd Zulkraimi, Nur Safawanah, Tang Ling King, Siti Noraziah, Terence Kho and Halina Ramlee.

They won prizes comprising accommodation, spa, golf and/or dine in vouchers.

With a minimum spending of $50nett per bill by cash or credit card at the hotel, patrons are automatically entered into the monthly lucky draw.

A grand draw will be held in October where all the monthly lucky draw participants stand a chance to drive away with a BMW X1 series.

Baiduri credit and debit card members will get double lucky draw chances.

Empire Visa Infinite card members will get to enjoy double bonus points of 10X and a 20 per cent dining discount at all Empire dining outlets during this promotion.

The promotion will continue until the end of September this year.

More activities and promotions will also be featured every month at the hotel in line with its 10th anniversary celebration

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Wishing every one EID MUBARAK

EID MUBARAK

It is more than just an Eid wish!
More than a message too!
For it comes with warm, loving thoughts and do’a

May you be blessed with the divine grace of Allah SWT on occasion of glorious festival with your happiness peace and prosperity on Eid-ul-Fitri

Mohon Maaf zahir bathin!!!!

Sumantri

The Empire Hotel and Country Club held a prize presentation ceremony

The Empire Hotel and Country Club held a prize presentation ceremony for the Amateur Photography competition to all the nine winners in each category - People, Interior and Exterior.
During the competition, over 125 photos were submitted by 60 participants.
The first prize winner in the People Category was Safuan Hj Abdul Majid. He won a Canon EOS 1000D SLR Camera, a gift voucher for two-night-three-day stay in Deluxe Room at The Empire Hotel and Country Club and a certificate.
Second place went to Rickster, who won a Canon Power Shot E1 Compact Camera, a one-night-two-day stay in Superior room and a certificate, followed by Hj Tejudin bin Hj Sulaiman, who came in third place and won a Canon IP2772 Printer, a dinner voucher at Pantai Restaurant and a certificate.
Meanwhile, in the Interior Category, the winner was Safuan Hj Abdul Majid, who won a Canon EOS 1000D SLR Camera, a gift voucher for two-night-three-day stay in Deluxe Room at The Empire Hotel and Country Club and a certificate.
Hj Ilham Rohaidi bin Hj Mashud won a Canon Power Shot E1 Compact Camera, a one-night-two-day stay in Superior Room and a certificate when he came in second place. Third place went to Hajah Hanisah binti Hj Muhammad, who won a Canon IP2772 Printer, a dinner voucher at Pantai Restaurant and a certificate.
In the Exterior Category, the first prize was grabbed by Rickster, who won a Canon EOS 1000D SLR Camera, a gift voucher for two-night-three-day stay in Deluxe Room at The Empire Hotel and Country Club and a certificate.
Meanwhile, Mohd Yussof Jabberi won a Canon Power Shot E1 Compact Camera, a one-night-two-day stay in Superior Room and a certificate, whilst Hj Mohd Hamdani bin Haji Abu Bakar won a Canon IP2772 Printer, a dinner voucher at Pantai Restaurant and a certificate, when they won second and third place respectively.

Caremony begins with photos slide presentation feautaring photos submittion and competition avtivities followed by General Manager speech and prize and certificate presentation to all sponsor, judges and winner.

This competition was opened to amateur photographers with the theme 'Experience The Magic' which is in line with the hotel's 10th anniversary. The competition was well received by the local residents. The hotel's management was amazed with the submitted photos and will keep and utilize the photos for any commercial purposes.
The Amateur Photography Competition was held from July 20 until August 6 and exclusively sponsored by Canon.