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Imperial Hotel Kuching to open May 9 - The Borneo Post Online - Hotel in Sarawak Blog

Imperial <b>Hotel Kuching</b> to open May 9 - The Borneo Post Online - Hotel in Sarawak Blog


Imperial <b>Hotel Kuching</b> to open May 9 - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 12:27 PM PDT

by Marilyn Ten, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on May 1, 2014, Thursday

KUCHING: Imperial Hotel Kuching will be holding its soft opening on May 9 with a special promotional room rate from RM180 per room per night.

"This promotion is inclusive of breakfast and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi for a limited period only," said Imperial Hotel general manager Patrick Kuek at a media preview of the hotel yesterday.

Also present were Boulevard Group of Companies chief executive officer Yew Hoon and Imperial Group general manager Su Sii Jiong.

The upcoming four-star business class hotel, which is the latest addition to the fast-expanding Imperial Group of Hotels, features 325 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, including two executive floors, all carefully designed with practicality and comfort in mind.

Each guestroom is tastefully furnished and complete with complimentary in-room Wi-Fi and wired Internet access point.

It also comes equipped with individual control air-conditioning, 42-inch flat screen LED television, laptop-size in-room safe, mini fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, HyppTV channels, bathroom with bath tub and separate shower, iron and ironing board and hair dryer.

"We take pride in being the first hotel in Sarawak to subscribe to the Hospitality Entertainment Solution, the hassle-free offering from Telekom Malaysia (TM) with the latest ICT and entertainment package comprising In-Building Broadband Solution (IBS) and TM's IPTV service, HyppTV all powered by TM's high-speed broadband network connectivity," said Kuek.

In addition to this, there are also a full range of hotel facilities and services provided for the comfort and convenience of hotel guests such as the Business Centre as well as the Fitness Centre featuring a fully equipped gymnasium, sauna and steam room complemented by an outdoor swimming pool.

"Safe deposit boxes are also provided on complimentary basis at the Front Desk for guests to keep their valuables."

Those who drive will be able to park their car at the basement car park for free.

The hotel will also be providing complimentary scheduled transfer to and from Kuching International Airport (KIA) and the central business district.

Strategically located at just a five-minute drive from KIA and 10 minutes to the city centre, Imperial Hotel Kuching, which sits on top of the popular Boulevard Shopping Mall and adjoins the upcoming Imperial Suites, also offers extensive conference and meeting facilities.

"We have two grand ballrooms, namely the pillarless Imperial Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 1,400 persons for a sit-down banquet, and the semi-circular Boulevard Grand Ballroom, which has a capacity of 500 persons for banquet style reception," Kuek said.

There were nine multi-functional meeting rooms to cater to events such as small seminars and meetings.

"These purpose-built banquet facilities, equipped with the latest technological facilities including built-in LED screen, wireless telecommunication and digital audio visual equipment, are designed to accommodate events of varying sizes, ranging from large conferences, weddings and exhibitions to seminars and private intimate functions."

Meanwhile, for dining needs, the hotel's contemporary all-day dining restaurant Imperial Garden Restaurant with show cooking stations serves buffet breakfast daily as well as a comprehensive ala carte menu containing an excellent mix of western, oriental and local cuisine.

"We will also be holding weekend promotions such as 'The Great Imperial Feast' buffet dinner every Friday and Saturday as well as 'Tea Time Treats' hi-tea buffet every Saturday and Sunday.

"At Imperial Hotel Kuching, we strive to ensure that whether your stay with us is for business or leisure, your experience will be truly memorable."

For further enquiries or reservation, call the hotel at 082-588999 or email enquiries@imperialhotelkuching.com.my. Alternatively, visit its website www.imperialhotelkuching.com.my.

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MMS Education Fair roadshow schedule for Sabah, <b>Sarawak</b> <b>...</b>

Posted: 17 Aug 2014 04:11 PM PDT

KUCHING: Market Management Services Sdn Bhd (MMS) is organising comprehensive and interesting programmes for students and parents in Sabah and Sarawak to take part in at the MMS Education Fair.

"We have representatives from many providers of quality education taking part in the MMS Fair. Please check our Facebook events page and website for information on the participants. We are very pleased that Monash University, Canning College, Murdoch College, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), University of Tasmania, Taylors College (colleges in Australia & New Zealand – Auckland) and University of Reading Malaysia Campus taking part for the whole fair stretching over eight days," MMS said in a press release yesterday.

The roadshow got off to a good start in Sandakan at the Sabah Hotel with 13 institutions meeting students and parents on Saturday (Aug 16), with the new branch office in Sandakan managed by Mdm Margaret Liew. The next leg of the roadshow is in Tawau (at Promenade Hotel) and then to Labuan (Dorsett Grand) before going to Bintulu (ParkCity Everly Hotel and Tanamas Hotel) and Miri (Imperial Hotel).

After Kuching, the last leg will be at Le Meridien in Kota Kinabalu next Sunday (Aug 24).

The fair will be held in Kuching at Hilton Hotel this coming Saturday (Aug 23; noon to 5pm) with 28 participants from a great variety universities and colleges. MMS have representatives from Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, UK and Switzerland.

The Australian institutions are University of South Australia (Uni SA), Monash University, Curtin University, Murdoch University, University of Western Australia (UWA), Queensland University of Technology (QUT), University of Newcastle , University of New South Wales (UNSW) and University of Tasmania.

The Australian private colleges are Taylors College preparation college in Canberra, Perth, Sydney and Auckland in New Zealand; The Specialist School, Kilmore International School (TKIS) in Melbourne offers IB programme, Canning College and Murdoch College.

From the UK, there is Pathway Colleges for Foundation and A Levels Bellerbys College and Cambridge Education Group.

UK universities present are Northumbria University, University of Lancashire (UCLAN), University of South Wales and Writtle College.

The Swiss Hotel School, BHMS, makes its first appearance in MMS Fair to meet students and parents in Sibu, Miri, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.

From closer to home are well-known institutions from Singapore – At-Sunrice Global Chef Academy, SIM Global Education and Curtin Singapore.

"Within Malaysia, we have increasingly popular institutions represented by Le Cordon Bleu Sunway Campus, Monash University Malaysia, University of Reading Malaysia. The One Academy which is supported in some towns in Sabah and Sarawak," MMS said.

The fair is scheduled as follows: Sandakan – Aug 16 1.30pm-5.30pm, Sabah Hotel; Tawau (Aug 17 1pm-5pm, Promenade Hotel); Labuan (Monday Aug 18 3pm-6.30pm, Dorsett Grand Labuan); Bintulu (Aug 20 Wed. 2pm-6pm, ParkCity Everly Hotel), Sibu (Aug 21 Thurs 2pm-6pm, Tanahmas Hotel); Miri (Aug 22 Fri 2.30pm-6.30pm, Imperial Hotel); Kuching (Aug 23 Sat 12pm-5pm, Hilton Kuching) and; Kota Kinabalu (Aug 24 Sun 12pm-5pm, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu).

For further information, contact MMS at Block E, No.32 (2nd Floor), Taman Sri Sarawak Mall,

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman (Opp Hilton Kuching), 93100 Kuching (Tel: 082-246795 / 012-8089112 / 012-8085112).

MMS contact in Sibu are 084-324 178 / 016-857 7512 (Teo) while in Bintulu (086-317617 / 013-8333230 – Annette Yip); Miri (085-428066 / 019-8546850 – Angela Kong); Kota Kinabalu (088-252 044 / 088-222799 / 016-8105250 – Ivy Tan); Labuan (087-424822 / 016-8338822 – Woo); Sandakan (089-221901 / 013-8831901 – Margaret Liew) and Tawau (089-760377 / 012-8107378 -Annie Lee)

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