Kim Chow: Malay Toastmasters Club

Kelab Pidato Kuala Lumpur or KPKL is a Malay public speaking club registered with Toastmasters International which is headquartered in the United States.

On 08 Sep 2011, KPKL held an open house (Malaysian custom) to celebrate Eid or known in Malaysia as Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Eid is a Muslim festival to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid is the first day of the month of Syawal.

The function is held in the exhibition hall of Extol Corporation.

Mr Hadzrin Shah (left) from UEM Group Treasury is the Best Dressed Gentleman.
He is dressed in complete Malay traditional attire right down to his footwear.
He receives a prize sponsored by Universiti Putra Malaysia
from club president Dato' Prof Dr Wan Zin

Ms Siti Salmiah (left) is the Best Dressed Lady.
She is dressed in Malay traditional attire complete with head scarf.
She receives a prize sponsored by Universiti Putra Malaysia
from club president Dato' Prof Dr Wan Zin.

Ms Azizah Hassan (left) from Melaka Toastmasters Club is the winner from the ladies' team
in the off-the-cuff speaking contest called "Pertandingan Ucapan Spontan Raya".
She receives a certificate from KPKL and a prize sponsored by Universiti Putra Malaysia
from club president Dato' Prof Dr Wan Zin.

Mr Ahmad Fakhri (right) from MIM Kuala Lumpur Toastmasters Club is the winner from the men's team
in the off-the-cuff speaking contest called "Pertandingan Ucapan Spontan Raya".
He receives a certificate from KPKL and a prize sponsored by Universiti Putra Malaysia
from club president Dato' Prof Dr Wan Zin.

Dinner is served in the exhibition hall of Extol Corporation

Dinner consists of chicken rendang (spicy chicken),
nasi himpit (pressed rice), lemang (rice cooked in bamboo),
satay (Malaysian kebab), assorted biscuits and fruits.

Kim Chow with guests from the English clubs.

Dinner is served in the exhibition hall of Extol Corporation

Club president Dato' Prof Dr Wan Zin looks resplendent
in his colourful baju melayu (traditional attire).

Members and guests introduce themselves.

Mr Hadzrin Shah is the Master of Ceremonies.
He mesmerizes the audience with his dynamic performance
and mastery of Malay poetry and idioms.

Immediate past president Dato' Dr Kaisan is the humour master.
He has the audience rolling in the aisles with his hilarious jokes and anecdotes.

Area Governor Mr Gan Teong Hock makes his official visit to the club.

Mr Abu Bakar Ngah, a manager with IBM Malaysia, is the organizer cum emcee
of the off-the-cuff speaking contest called "Pertandingan Ucapan Spontan Raya".
He is an eloquent speaker and excellent organizer with brilliant ideas.

The three members of the men's team (background).

The three members of the ladies' team.

Ms Siew Fun DTM gives a speech based on the basic Malay speech manual
Project 2 "Menyusun Ucapan Anda".

Kim Chow gives a speech based on the basic Malay speech manual
Project 6 "Kepelbagaian Suara".

Mr Taufik Salleh is the General Evaluator and he emcees the evaluation session.

Mr Hakim Hamzah, a Chief Financial Controller, is the speech evaluator
for the speakers in the off-the-cuff speaking contest.
He gives a polished performance which includes singing jingles and reciting poems.
The audience is thrilled to bits by his eloquence and versatility.