CBM Pte Ltd recently commemorated its 50th Anniversary with a Gala Dinner. The event was graced by Mr Chia Ngiang Hong, Group General Manager of CDL and Chairman of CBM Investment Holdings; Mr Kwek Eik Sheng, Group Chief Operating Officer of CDL, and Ms Yiong Yim Ming, Chief Financial Officer of CDL. Though unable to be present, Mr Sherman Kwek, Group Chief Executive Officer of CDL, honoured CBM with a pre-recorded speech on video.

In celebrating CBM’s 50 years of growth and progress, the programme line-up was designed to extend their deepest appreciation for the staff’s contributions, and illustration of the milestones achieved over the years. The Gala Dinner highlighted CBM’s long and fruitful journey, from a small local Facilities Management (FM) service provider to the well-established brand-name that it is today.

At the start of the event, a tribute video was played in memory of CBM’s late Chairman, Mr Kwek Leng Joo to acknowledge his excellent stewardship and contributions which were crucial in guiding CBM through its formative years to achieve the success it has today.

A commemorative token was also presented to CDL – the background of the framed artwork featured the picturesque skyline of CDL’s iconic buildings, signifying the roots and strong bond forged over the years between CBM and CDL. The foreground displayed a collage of over 900 CBM staff photos in the shape of its logo, representing the core of the organisation, to acknowledge that CBM’s evolutionary transformation and growth would not have been possible without the hard work and determination of its staff. This was followed by the Loyalty and Lifetime Achievement Awards segment, in appreciation of the staffs’ contributions over the decades.

Undoubtedly, the highlight of the evening was a celebratory toast and cake-cutting ceremony that was accompanied by a video screening of the CBM family that grew strong through the years.

While the dinner sought to take everyone for a walk down memory lane to reminisce about CBM’s humble beginnings, it also welcomed the road ahead of them. A time capsule containing items that symbolised each division was sealed after CEO Mr Roy Chiang placed his final item into the time capsule – a golden calculator. The time capsule is to be reopened during CBM’s 75th Anniversary in 2046. The significance of the time capsule is for future generations to look back on the items that once represented the various divisions of CBM, and to see the developments and changes that have occurred over time.