Kids Emcee @ Menara MITI - NAP ( National Automotive Policy 2020 )

It was another great journey for our student. MITI ( Ministry of International Trade and Industry ) invited us once again to co-host an event. This time, the chosen boy was Edrez. Edrez has been with Johan Speaking Academy for more than 18 months. His partner will be celebrity and journalist Ms Daphne Iking.

The event was the launch of the new National Automotive Policy ( NAP.

20 Feb 2020 ( A day before )

As usual, a day before the actual event, would be the busiest day. Set-up, rehearsal, hall settings, stage preparation, event run-down, ushers position, opening gambits, launch sequence, VVIP and VIP seatings and many more.

Cherry and myself was there early to get hold of the emcee script. Without wasting much time, we kicked-off the practice session with Edrez. It was fun, exciting yet challenging. As an emcee, Edrez had to know the flow of the whole event. We were notified by the representative from MITI with regards to that. Of course, there were some minor changes, but it was alright. After 3 hours, we had our break. Edrez made his way back home, so as myself and Cherry.

7pm. We gathered back at the hall for the final run-down. It was exiciting as things started to fall in place compared to the afternoon session. This was when things made sense, as we could only see parts and bits of the preparation earlier. From the flow, the timing of the national anthem, the partnership between Edrez and Daphne, the launch gambit and etc. Finally, at 9.30pm, we adjourned home.


21 Feb 2020 ( The launch day )

I dropped Cherry off as early as 6.30am, as I have to rushed to Melaka for a speaking engagement with a school. Call time to gather was 8.00am, and breakfast was served around 7.30am.

Edrez was there early too, with his suit, his script and his lovely smile. Cherry told him,"Just relax and enjoy the process."

As people started to fill the ballroom, we could see Edrez and Daphne "high-five" each other.

Daphne Iking," Could we please rise for the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad."
Edrez,"Kindly remain standing for the national anthem Negaraku and Malaysia Bersih."

You could watch the whole event here from this link :
https://www.facebook.com/MITIMalaysia/videos/628082394658979/

In less than 45 mins, the whole event concluded. The journey was an amazing one. Cherry, myself and Edrez learned so much from this process. Cherry and Edrez even managed to get a wefie with the Prime Minister.

We would like to thank MITI for this wonderful opportunity and looking forward to more collaboration.

From the desk of:
Johan Ooi ( Founder of Johan Speaking Academy )