Rimbunan Hijau marks 50 years of excellence with spectacular celebration
Nancy (fourth left) and Tiong (fifth left) launching the aerial drone display.
SIBU (May 13): Rimbunan Hijau (RH) Group celebrated its 50th anniversary in grand style with a spectacular evening of performances, drone displays and fireworks, marking five-decade journey of economic contributions and global business presence.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, in his speech, praised RH's enduring legacy and its vital role in the economic growth of Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia and beyond.
'For the past 50 years, RH has established a wide-reaching business presence and made remarkable contributions to the economic development of Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia, and many other nations around the world,' he said at RH's 'A Night of Gratitude and Celebration' at Dataran Tun Tuanku Haji Bujang here last night.
Fadillah's speech was read by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
He commended RH managing director Datuk Tiong Thai King for his leadership in steering the group to new heights.
'Today, under the capable leadership of Datuk Tiong Thai King, who was also my parliamentary colleague until 2013, we are confident that RH will continue to excel,' he said.
He also acknowledged RH's dedicated employees and their resilience across various industries.
'Together with a team of dedicated and talented employees, they have overcome challenges and achieved success. Their accomplishments are widely admired,' he added.
Fadillah expressed optimism for the group's future, wishing for its continued prosperity and further contribution to the development of Malaysia, Sarawak, and Sibu.
Meanwhile, the evening's celebration featured an exciting lineup of entertainment, headlined by Malaysian singing sensation Shila Amzah, local artistes, lion and dragon dance troupes and performance by RH staff.
The two highlights of the event were an aerial drone display featuring 330 drones and a 13-minute musical fireworks show. 50th anniversary celebration fadillah yusof lead Rimbungan Hijau
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