KOLEJ DISTED-STAMFORD NEWS
19 June 2009

Fruity camaraderie

Local seasonal fruits are not just tasty to savour. They presented an opportunity for DISTED College staff to forge closer rapport during their Fruit Feast. 

“It’s a get-together for staff members from various departments to enjoy mouth-watering, fresh seasonal fruits,” said Liew Yueah Cin, president of DISTED staff association known as Social, Recreational and Motivational Team (SMART). 

“Now is the fruit season again in Penang. So it’s a good time to share the delights of fruits such as durian, rambutan and mangosteen while strengthening collegiality,” said Liew, who is also the School of Business head. 

Revelling at the Fruit Feast are (from left) computer science programme co-ordinator Jayaeswari Sangaralingam, engineering programme co-ordinator Ahmad Taiff Isahak, School of Hospitality head Susie Khoo, business development and quality assurance manager Josephine Chan Ie Lyn and admissions staff Norhiza Mohd. Noor.

Having a fun time at the fruit party are (from left) lecturer Jenny Wong Lan Moi, vice-president Dr Koo Wee Kor, lecturers Datin Helen Lim Pin Lean and Sydney David Marshall De Silva, and academic services staff Quah Poh See.

“Local fruits are rich in health nutrients such as vitamins and minerals,” Liew said.

“For example, apart from the sweet taste, durians are packed with more than 24 nutrients that promote good heatlh including vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium and iron,” he pointed out.

SMART president Liew Yueah Cin (right) and secretary Ang Choo Ling conducting an activity during the Fruit Feast.

In a tempting encounter with durians are (from left) purchasing staff Kalaiselvan Rajamanickam, marketing assistant Latha Bhaskaran, librarian Fairunizan Akbar Malik and library assistant Abdul Rashid Abdul Kadir.

SMART secretary Ang Choo Ling said: “We’ve rambutans and nangka as appetizers and of course, durians, the king of fruits, as the main course. Mangosteens and herbal drink come in as desserts.” 

“Besides a great experience in exotic seasonal fruits, we’ve a good time of fun and laughter,” said the accounting lecturer of the event held at the college on 19 June 2009.

Having a delightful time savouring seasonal fruits are (from left) personal assistant to the CEO Tan Keat Chooi, lecturer Dr Ian Leow Hean Khiang and academic services staff Quah Poh See.