Christmas Cheer with Taman Megah Home for the Handicap

There were smiles all round when Melia Kuala Lumpur turned up at the Taman Megah Home for the Handicap for a Christmas Cheer Tea Party. In the spirit of joy that Christmas brings, a team of associates led by Director of Operations, Mr. Adrian Prado brought food and Chase the Magician to amaze the kids! After a great performance by Chase, the kids enjoyed delicious food such as nuggets, sandwiches, noodles and milk tea prepared by Melia Kuala Lumpur's Cuisine Department.

Chase works his magic! Literally! 

Melia's Associates get the food ready!

Ready to serve!

Mr. Adrian Prado with some of the children!

A Merry MAG!

We had not one but two special guests at the year's final MAG. Ms. Zaitun our telephone operator who retired in January received her long-service award. The Christmas themed MAG was a barrel of fun with games, songs and numerous awards given to associates for their achievements at Tournaments, Sports and English classes. As it was Christmas, Santa Claus dropped in to the delight of all associates! We at Melia Kuala Lumpur would like to wish all readers a very Merry Christmas!

Associates are all smiles!

Associates sing Christmas Carols!

Ms. Liana receiving her prize for her excellent English results!

Chef Chew who recently won two golds  at a cooking competition receiving his certificates!

Ms. Zaitun receives her token of appreciation! 

Associates try their luck at a quiz game!

November & December babies cut their birthday cake!

An Exhibition of Passion and Support

As part of our Community Involvement Initiatives, we are hosting an art exhibition by the Malaysian Art Centre in support of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM). The exhibition was launched on the 14th of December and will end on the 21st of December. Launching the event was Yang Berhormat Dato' Lee Chee Leong, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs. Members of the public are welcome to view and buy the beautiful paintings. All proceeds will go to the NCSM!

YB Dato' Lee giving his opening address 

Officially Opened!

The VIP guests check out some paintings

One of the many paintings on display!

Food for thought!

Joining Hands For A Good Cause

We recently joined hands with 12 other hotels to take part in the Malaysian Association of Hotels KL's (MAHKL) Annual Charity Bake Sale. The bake sale, which first began in 2007 has become a tradition amongst hoteliers in the city. This year cookies were sold to benefit the Monfort Boy's Home. As part of our commitment to the community we hosted the packing of the cookies and sold cookies at the Great Eastern Mall. All together, the bake sales in Bangsar Shopping Centre and the Great Eastern Mall raised over RM 11,000! 

Associates and MAH members pack the cookies!

Cookies made by different hotels are mixed and packed!

Melia's Head of Departments pose for a pretty picture!

Curious shoppers have a closer look!

United for a good cause!

Treat for the Kids!

As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Melia Kuala Lumpur treated children from Rumah Jagaan Titian Kaseh and Sunbeams Home as well as NGO, Malaysian Care to Barney’s Space Adventure Musical which came to the city recently. Melia Kuala Lumpur is the official hotel for the show and played host to the cast and crew during their stay in Malaysia. Over 70 tickets were given away to give the underprivileged children a rare chance to see their favourite purple dinosaur!

Children from Rumah Jagaan Titian Kaseh with their tickets!

Marcom Manager, Mr. Terry with a representative from Malaysian Care

Cookies for Charity

Our Cookies for Charity is always an event our associates look forward to. The yearly tradition of baking cookies to be sold for charity first began in 2007. Since then associates have dedicated a day in December to bake cookies from scratch with their own recipes and of course some Tender Loving Care. This year, all Head of Departments and their assistants began baking the cookies from the get go and packed them too. The cookies are available for purchase at lobby. Be sure to get your Cookies for Charity!

Mr. Thony cuts the ingredients for his masterpiece

Ms. Sheila and Mr. Kamaruddin bake their batch!

Ms. Josephine, Mr. Terry and Chef Sharif with their finished product!

Ms. Geetha and Mr. Raj busy at work!

Melia's talented cookie makers!

Turbo Charge Learning Program

As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Melia Kuala Lumpur organised a Turbo Charge Learning program for underprivileged children from the El Shadai Home and Taman Megah Home Children’s Home as well of a few of our associate’s children. The energetic and fun filled program was given by Mr. Webster Ku, a passionate trainer with extensive experience in coaching students. During the program, Mr. Webster motivated and entertained with humor and games! After the program, the children were treated to a delicious hi-tea.

Mr. Webster introduces himself as Webby!

"Don't Give Up!"

Webby doing a role play with a participant 

Participants with Melia Associates and Webby!

Green Christmas at Melia Kuala Lumpur!

Melia Kuala Lumpur is advocating the preservation of the environment through its green Christmas decorations. This year, all Christmas trees in the hotel have been decorated only with recycled material and LED lights. Executive Housekeeper, Ms. Tan Mei Hoong and her team used plastic water bottles, tissue rolls and aluminium cans. The hotel also changed all the Christmas lights to energy efficient LED lights. While LED lights cost more than incandescent lights, they consume less power and generate less heat. 

The plastic bottles make a pretty Poinsettia

The beautiful green tree!

Chef Chew Wins Two Gold!

Melia Kuala Lumpur’s Jr Sous Chef, Chew Keng Chai recently competed in the Fabulous Food 1 Malaysia 2011 Food Festival & Cooking Competition, in both the International Halal Food Cooking Competition and the International Smart Chef Cooking Competition. Chef Chew won the hearts of the judges with his signature Deep Fried Red Snapper in Mongolian Sauce and Golden Cheese Prawns. Chef Chew not only dazzled the judges’ tastes buds, but also impressed them with his creative presentation of dishes.

Chef Chew in action!

The award winning dish!

Chef Chew with his medals!

Marcom Manager Terry J with Chef Chew

Universal Children's Day 2011

Guests and associates at the Melia Kuala Lumpur joined the rest of the world in celebrating Universal Children’s Day 2011 recently. This year Melia Kuala Lumpur prepared blue ribbons and letters to guests, informing them on the significance of Universal Children’s Day. All associates members had pinned the blue ribbons on their uniforms throughout the day to promote the occasion. In total over 152 letters were given to guests and over 171 number of ribbons was distributed to guests.

A guest receives the letter and a ribbon

Mr. Navin hands guests some ribbons

El Patio's associates with their ribbons

'Spiderman' in stays at the Melia Kuala Lumpur!

We recently had the honour of having a very special guest stay at the Melia Kuala Lumpur. This guest was none other than Mr. Alain Robert! Mr. Alain, popularly known as 'Spiderman' for climbing skyscrapers with just his bare hands was in Malaysia for a quick break. This is the third time he is staying at the Melia Kuala Lumpur and he has even climbed the hotel in 1997! Mr. Alain has recently set a new world record for scaling the highest building in the world, the 828 meter Burj Khalifa in Dubai! We hope to see you soon 'Spiderman'!

Mr. Adrian Prado with Mr. Alain Robert at The Level lounge 

Gotong Royong @ Bukit Bintang

As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Melia Kuala Lumpur participated in a Community Clean up held annually by the DBKL to enhance and maintain the cleanliness of the Bukit Bintang district. Led by General Manager, Mr. Arno Thöny, associates did their part for the environment. Melia Kuala Lumpur also sponsored fried rice for all 300 participants as well as a LED Television for the lucky draw contest.

Here we are!

Melia Kuala Lumpur's hard-working associates!

Hotel and Business representatives cut a cake to commemorate the event!

Mr. Thony with the luck winner!

Melia's environmental warriors strike a pose!

Bollywood Nite

It was a night filled with the glitz and glamour of Bollywood as associates dressed to impress for the 21st Annual Staff Party recently.


The soiree was hosted by Dee who had associates in stitches the whole evening. As the evening's theme was Bollywood Nite, a myriad of Northern Indian dishes was served. Associates were entertained with the music of Hardy & Encore and also the staff performances, which featured dances both traditional and modern!


Awards were also given out for Employee of the Year, Manager of the Year, Department of the Year, Best Dressed Male & Female as well as Best Performance. Towards the end of the night lucky draw prizes were given out and the dance floor was opened to all associates! What a fantastic night!

Melia's roses and one handsome thorn!

The F&B's dynamic duo!

Mr. Arujunan, who also won Best Manager of the Year!

Ms. Sheila, the organiser of the fantastic party!

Mr. and Mrs. Thony showed up in matching  traditional costumes!

Mr. Adrian could pass of as a Bollywood hunk!

Michael Jackson makes a surprise appearance!

The housekeeping team in action!

Sales and Marketing, Reservations & Security show what they've got!

Ms. Manjit wins the best dressed award!

Associates dance the night away!