Visit By Martin Kisseleff

It's been a number of years since I've seen Mr Kisseleff of Cesar Ritz Colleges in Switzer-land. According to him, the last time he was here in Malaysia was probably 5 or 6 years ago. So, it was a pleasant surprise when I received an sms from a fellow alumni inviting me to a dinner hosted by Mr Kisseleff Monday evening.

I always make it a point to attend alumni functions when I can, be it primary school, university or graduate school. And whilst none from my batch attended on Monday, I also enjoy mingling with those from other years. These are the friends whom you can count on to show up.

Some are still hoteliers while others like myself have moved on to other things. But we share a common bond. A link to the happy times as students in Switzerland.

Photo of Cesar Ritz Colleges alumni, shot in Penang Village, Great Eastern Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Cesar Ritz Alumni Gathering

I admire those who run alumni chapters. There is a lot of work involved, and it is all done voluntarily. I therefore make it a point to show my support whenever the opportunity arises.

Last evening, amid the rain and the chaotic traffic on Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Ampang, I made my way to Penang Village in Great Eastern Mall for the Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland Malaysian Alumni Chapter gathering. Viwan Opanukij, Area Manager is in town and what a better place to host a dinner than at a fellow alumni, Connie Su's restaurant.

With all Swiss hospitality graduates as guests, I am sure there must be a bit of pressure on Connie's team, but they always rise to the occasion. The food is consistently superb, portions generous and we are made most welcome. More importantly, we get to reconnect with friends, meet new acquaintances and reminisce about our time in Switzerland. Ain't sure if this is grammatically correct due to my rusty French, but ... c'etait une bonne soiree.

Photo of alumni at Penang Village, Great Eastern Mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.