Labuan hotel plays host to nine girls from Keningau
Published on: Monday, November 24, 2014
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LABUAN: Dorsett Grand Labuan played host to nine outstanding girls from the interior of Keningau to give them exposure on life and work in an international class hotel. The girls, aged between 13 and 17, are boarding at the St Goretti Halfway Home for girls.The hostel, run by nuns, caters to girls from poor families whose homes are too far away from school in Keningau. It could accommodate up to 60 girls. The nine were chosen for their discipline and good academic achievement.
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Arriving at the hotel on Saturday morning, they were given a ceremonial VIP welcome led by General Manager Alfred Paulsen."During their one-night-two-day stay, we will give them an experience both as guests and work in the hospitality industry. First of all, we will teach them grooming and take them for a hair-do at the saloon," said Paulsen, hoping they would broaden their horizon beyond the village.Coming from where they are, they were clearly overawed by their new experience. At the Victoria Brasserie, they were guided to have their meals in a formal setting.They then checked in like guests. Training Officer Nur Falijan James took over to show them how to greet by placing their right hands on the heart and with a slight bow. She explained the gesture was to show hospitality was from the heart.
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After they had settled in their rooms, they were taken on a familiarisation tour of the five-star facility. At 4pm, they would have tea and learn how to make pastries."During their stay, we will also teach them how to make their beds and other simple chores. Our objective is to help them manage their daily affairs while giving them a glimpse of etiquette," Paulsen said.
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Willie Teo and his wife Veronica brought them over from their hostel in Kg Binaong, some distance from Keningau town, by road to Labuan. Teo, an active Lion, collaborated with Dorsett to initiate this programme for the third year running.Meanwhile, Dorsett is also providing part-time work for three adults with disabilities, between the ages of 19-22, from the Pusat Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti (PDK). One is autistic, another Downs Syndrome and the third has hearing and speech impairment.They are given housekeeping and cafeteria duties but are carefully watched by the Human Resource to keep them out of harm's way.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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