PAPA

The High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh extended their invitation to President Dato’ Foo on

the occasion of “International Migrants Day and National Expatriates’ Day” at G-Tower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Accompanying our President were Deputy President Puan Mas Torah, Vice President 2 Mr Suresh, Division Head for

Foreign Workers Mr Justin Low and Secretariat Ms Emy.

The Migrant Workers Office, Philippines Embassy (MWO-KL) invited our President Dato' Foo and together with Puan Mas Torah, our Deputy President, attended their Thanksgiving event at Concorde Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

PAPA celebrated its 30th Anniversary by hosting a dinner (total 28 tables) up high in the sky at the prestigious Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower), with a 2-pc Live Band cum singers and 2 graceful Dance Performances. A Montage of PAPA's memorable journey was also created to relay our historic milestone.

Aside from door gifts, 30 lucky winners took home Lucky Draw gifts.

Our VVIPs and distinguished guests who attended this joyous occasion were:-

1. Tuan Mohd Azmi bin Muhammud, Pengarah Jabatan Tenaga Kerja (JTK) Bahagian Dasar & Perancangan Strategik
2. Tuan Ahamad Kamal bin Mohd Nor, Timbalan Pengarah JTK Bahagian Perundangan & Pelesenan
3. Tuan Ahmad Mudi Onn bin Nor, Pengarah JTK WPKL
4. Tuan Zaini bin Yaacob, Pengarah JTK Negeri Selangor
5. Madam Teresa Lourdes Pimentel, Labatt of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
6. Bapak Harry Ayusman, Labatt of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
7. Mr KE Veasna, Labatt of the Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia
8. Mr Khun San Yin, Labatt of the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
9. Mr Syed Shariful Islam, Labatt of the High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
10. Mr Jay Prakash Giri, Labatt of the Embassy of Nepal
11. Mr Ma Thushari, the Second Secretary of the High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
12. Datuk Ismail bin Mohd Noor, Group CEO of Bestinet Sdn Bhd
13. President of PIKAP
14. Representative from PUSMA
15. Representatives from PERKESO
16. Representatives from FOMEMA
17. Representatives from Forum For The Future (NGO)

Also present were our special guests Mr Jeffrey Foo, PAPA’s Past President and Mr Pushparasah, who has served as PAPA’s Executive Secretary for the past 24 years and has since retired on 31.12.2022 at the age of 81. 

Acknowledging our thanks to our sponsors: 

1. Two Degrees Sdn Bhd 

2. Generali Insurance Malaysia Bhd 

3. Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd 

4. Sri Rooban Agency, Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Bhd

Finally, to our ever-supportive members, our sincere appreciation for your participation and sponsorship to make this momentous occasion a successful event to end the year with much pride for PAPA. 

Vice President 2 Mr Alfred Tan participated in the ASEAN Years of Skills 2025 Planning Workshop for 3 full days (25/11/2024 - 27/11/2024), on behalf of President Dato' Foo.