Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre celebrates its staff

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has celebrated “its greatest asset” with three quarters of its staff given a certificate of appreciation and shopping vouchers in recognition for their years of service.

134 team members have shared in shopping vouchers worth a total of more than $56,000 for their long service and contribution of between 10 to 15 years service.

KLCC General Manager, Alan Pryor advised “our people are our greatest asset and we are proud to have team members who have journeyed with us this far, since our opening in 2005.

“The Centre’s success as a global leader in the business events industry is attributed to the dedication, discipline and passion of our team members who always go above and beyond in attending to our clients’ needs.”

Advising that inclusivity was at the Centre’s core as an employer, KLCC Director of Human Resources,

Muhammad Vickneswaran added “as employers, we face a very competitive market and in a post-pandemic world, this is even more exacerbated.

“It is very important to us, at the centre, that our policies and programmes are constantly updated so that we can continue to attract and retain talent. We are flexible and attentive, not only to the needs of our clients, but also to those of our team members.”

The Centre drives a number of internal talent development and coaching programs to identify potential team members for growth and prepares them to be future leaders.

As a result, the venue’ has enabled many of its staff to transition from a part-time basis to permanent employment and subsequently into leadership roles.

Image: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre long service staff with General Manager Alan Pryor.