SMOU President Mr Rahim Jaffar kickstarted the event, urging members and friends to continue a culture of honouring one another.

While members and guests proceeded to enjoy their dinner buffet spread, the banquet hall was filled with songs from the 60s to 90s by Romito & Band. The dinner programme encouraged engagement among the family of SMOU.

Mr Teo Keong Kok, Managing Director of Wavelink Maritime Institute (WMI), shared about his own career journey. His address was followed by the Marine Engineering CoC 5 Preparatory Programme Graduation. On that evening, 7 cadets stepped up to receive their certificates from Thomas Tay, Chairman of WMI. The graduates felt honoured and humbled to be able to complete their training amidst the challenges of the pandemic.

Next up was the presentation of the SMOU Long Membership Awards recipients.

This year, 205 members were recognised for achieving 10, 20, 30, 40, 45, and 50 years of long membership with SMOU. Recipients in each of the categories came up on stage to receive their award from SMOU officials. Our General Secretary, Sister Mary Liew, received special recognition for her outstanding commitment and dedication to the union over 40 years. Achieving an impressive 50 years of membership were Brother Rohhani B Hayri and Brother Sofwan.