The Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developers Association’s (SHAREDA) 46th anniversary was heralded by a glittering celebration at the Grand Ballroom of the Magellan Sutera Resort. Entitled Shareda Nite 2024: Art of Music—A Night of Synergy, the grand event drew more than 1,000 guests, ranging from corporate titans and top-level executives to authorities associated with and involved in the state’s housing and development industry.
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At the event, the Robb Lounge by Robb Report Malaysia attracted the attention of the crowd with its offering of Johnnie Walker Blue Label whiskies, redolent with the aromas of raisins and smoke. Next to it were timepieces from Vacheron Constantin, including its luxury sports Overseas collections. Just nearby, the team from Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur showcased the range of options available on their latest production models—the DBX707 SUV, DB12 Coupe, and powerful Vanquish, among others. Guests also received Technoqym wellness passes and Acqua di Parma fragrance samples as part of the Robb Lounge experience.
The official proceedings would soon swing into gear—representing the guest-of-honour and state Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Haji Noor was Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, the Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship, who walked in accompanied by SHAREDA’s President Datuk Chua Soon Ping and council members.
Welcoming remarks from emcee Gabriella Robinson segued into an opening song by Dabra Sia, a local singer-songwriter and a winner of the state level Sugandoi Kaamatan in 2019. The evening’s big highlight, the SHAREDA Excellence Award 2024, received a raucous reception, particularly with the showstopping announcement of Datuk Matthew Tan from TBMC Development as the Most Valuable Developer of the Year.
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With the formalities done, the evening swung into full entertainment mode with comedian Douglas Lim leaving the room in stitches while chanteuse Lim Wen Suen—winner of The Voice Singapore and Malaysia—had the crowd in rapt attention with her rendition of Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You. The night ended on a high note with guests enjoying the jovial camaraderie and taking plenty of photos as keepsakes of an extraordinary night.
Photography: George Yong & Henry Dale / One Big Project
Videography: Arric Yap & Joel Chee / One Big Project
Cover image: The evening’s glorious set design had the audience glued to the stage.
