Batik-drawing and movie make their day

Allianz employees trying their hand at batik painting during the event.

ALLIANZ Malaysia Berhad signed off its Malaysia Day celebrations with a screening of a well-loved Malaysian movie and batik drawing last week.

About 200 employees at the head office were treated to a screening of the hit Malaysian movie Ola Bola complete with kacang putih just like in the 1960s!

Employees also had the chance to try their hand at batik drawing and taking their creations home as a keepsake.

“Malaysia Day holds so much meaning for Allianz Malaysia. Every year, we host a variety of events to value the significance of the date.

“Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj the founder of the country said no matter what colour, creed or religion, we are all Malaysians. Malaysia was built on unity and moderation, so let us not lose that.Recognise it, embody it and remind yourself, not just this day, but every day of what it means to be truly Malaysian,” said Allianz Malaysia Berhad and Allianz General Insurance chief executive officers Zakri Khir.

The company kick-started its Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 13 with Zakri, Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad chief executive officer, Allianz Malaysia Berhad chief financial officer Charles Ong and Allianz Malaysia Berhad chief operations officer Sean Wang competing in a teh tarik competition.

The four men were tasked in making a cup of tea from scratch. Pulling the tea from one cup to another, with no spillages.

They were then judged on taste, technique and style by Allianz Malaysia’s resident tea lady and two employees. The competition, which was not short of fun and laughter, was won by Gross.

Allianz Malaysia also carried out various activities involving all employees nationwide in the lead up to the occasion.

These activities included desktop wallpapers featuring the Rukun Negara; the launch of the Malaysia My Home drawing contest for children of Allianz Malaysia employees, the use of Malaysia Day-inspired email signature banner for all employees featuring the Jalur Gemilang and “Come to Work in Traditional Attire Day”.