I would also like to thank all the directors and staff of Genting Highlands for their dedication and contribution that have made my dream come true. The stories of their hard work and dedication are part and parcel of the Genting history.

Today, the Genting Group has a workforce of 14,000 people. Many of them have been with us from the days we started construction of the first access road. To repay their contribution, I always pay attention to their welfare which forms an integral part in the development of Genting.

I treat my employees well. Likewise, they respect and treat me well. We work together without running into major problems. On Workers Day, 1997, the workers' union paid me tribute for having looked after their welfare and for giving them my support. They did this by placing an advertisement in the English newspapers. I was deeply touched by the union's gesture.

In recognition of my contributions, Genting and I were given the 'Most Caring Employer Award' by the Human Resources Ministry in 1996.

HARD WORK AND AWARDS

We regard the many awards we have received all these years as a recognition of our service to the country. These awards include:-

• Malaysian Entrepreneurs Award 1985;
• Manager Of The year Award 1986;
• Business Achiever Of The Year Award 1994;
• No 1 Ranking Of 10 Malaysian Leading Companies 1996; and
• The Best Employer Award 1996.

Besides these, Genting was top among the Malaysian companies in the Far Eastern Economic Review's Survey of 200 Asia's leading companies for five consecutive years from 1995 to 1999.

In recognition of my contributions to tourism over the years, the Government presented me a 'Special Tourism Award' in 1997. In recognition of my past contributions and support, the Malaysian Red Crescent Society awarded me its highest award of Honorary Life Member in 1990 and the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medal in 1998.

I attribute these awards to the hard work of the directors and staff of Genting. The company and I only acted as their representatives to receive the awards. Genting belongs to all the directors and staff. We are proud of our employees.

Genting's success today is the result of public support and the combined efforts of all those who love Genting. I would like to thank them from the bottom of my heart.

SPIRIT OF GIVE AND TAKE

I strongly believe that a corporation has its social responsibility too. Guided by the spirit of give and take, Genting has never failed to play its role in so far as social and charity activities are concerned.

In 1978, I set up my own family foundation called the 'Lim Foundation' to do charity, particularly in meeting educational and medical needs. We also pay attention to the handicapped and old folks.

Genting has allowed me to reach great heights in my career. It gives me a sense of satisfaction derived from the fact that I have the opportunity to participate in the nation's economic development. 

Genting Highlands has enabled me to realise my dream. I am happy to conclude that Genting, which means on top of the clouds in Chinese, has come to represent my humble contribution to the national economy. To me, it is a paradise on top of the clouds which Malaysians can be proud of.