KUALA LUMPUR: The Genting Group (www.genting.com) has chalked up yet another milestone with its 45th anniversary of growing along with the nation.

NEW MILESTONE: Front row (from left): Tan Sri Amin Osman (executive director, Genting Berhad), Lim (chairman, Genting Group), Tun Muhammed Hanif Omar (deputy chairman, Genting Group), Tan Sri Clifford Francis (independent director). Back row (from left): Ong Tiong Soon (chief executive officer, Genting Sanyen), Justin Tan (managing director, Genting Singapore), Dato’ Lee Choong Yan (president and chief operating officer, Genting Malaysia), Tan Kong Han (president and chief operating officer, Genting Berhad), Gen (retired) Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi Zainuddin (independent director), Quah Chek Tin (independent director).

“As we continue to expand our horizons and meet the demands of a globalised market, we are always mindful that the main catalysts behind our success are our stakeholders, especially our customers and employees. Indeed, our 45th anniversary is an ideal platform for us to thank our stakeholders for the support rendered throughout the years.

“The year 2010 is set to be a significant year for Genting and we plan to show our appreciation by rewarding our stakeholders with exciting rewards and giveaways,” said Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, chairman and chief executive of Genting Berhad.

Genting Malaysia Berhad, representing the Group’s Leisure & Hospitality division will have many offerings to celebrate this special year for the Group at Resorts World Genting (formerly known as Genting Highlands Resort). These offers include special discounts on hotel rooms and F&B, lucky draws, exciting giveaways, theme park packages, 45th anniversary special gifts, fun-filled  street performances, internatio­nal shows, concerts and grand sales at retail outlets.

Customers of the Resort will also have the chance to win cars in its ‘Mega 45 Cars draw’s, among others. In addition, the Genting will continuously carry out its obligation to the society by contributing to various sectors of the community.

For a start, Genting Malaysia will be donating to 45 deserving charitable bodies during the Chinese New Year celebration. Subsequently, the Group will embark on other CSR projects and events that will benefit the society throughout the year.