University of Reading Alumni Malaysia

A wonderful farewell dinner for Provost Prof Tony Downes of Reading University Malaysia with the Alumni grads at the Royal Selangor Club in KL. A big thank you to everyone for coming and making it such a memorable evening.

Hello Just a gentle reminder to reserve your seats please email Rohan or Azman. See you on Saturday.

Farewell Dinner for Provost Prof Tony Downes of Reading University Malaysia.

Date: Saturday 31st March 2018
Time: 6.30 pm (to be confirmed)
Venue: Selangor Club, Dataran Merdeka
Dinner: RM80 (per person)

To reserve your seat(s) for the 31st March dinner please email:

Rohan [email protected]
Azman [email protected]

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