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Realising a Dream

ipoh | July 31, 2010 | 0 Comments

Nothing comes easy, as the saying goes. For Kumaravelu (Velu), 50, and Rohn Mani (Ron), 43, their careers have been one roller coaster ride, moving from one job to another. There were times when they had to face insurmountable obstacles which befuddled the mind and numbed the nerves. They served bosses who did not give two hoots for their suggestions, how well-meaning they were. Lesser mortals would have backed down and drifted into obscurity. But not Velu and Ron, the hardships they encountered only helped to strengthen their resolve. Both share the same dream – to be their own bosses and not having to take orders from others. This was the motivating factor that drove the pair to do the inevitable – to strike out on their own in the hospitality industry where rewards are minimal and heartbreaks aplenty.

Velu’s and Ron’s forte is in managing hotels where they began at the bottom winding their way up to the top. Both have been in the business for over 25 years. They have served almost all hotels in Ipoh starting with Excelsior to Syuen to some budget outfits but always with mixed results. Their final posting were as managers of a Taiping hotel where they remained for about two years before leaving.

”Our bosses were more interested in what we do rather than how we performed. That’s was the last straw. We decided to quit and move on”, said Velu.

With the money that they saved, they began the arduous task of identifying a suitable site in Ipoh for a budget hotel. “We went about town trying to locate a good spot to plunk our investment and finally settled for this”, said Ron, pointing to the greenish-coloured double-storey building upfront.

Hotel Shanng was opened to the public in early July. “We don’t have the luxury of a grand opening like most hotels do”, Velu enjoined.

The modest hotel has 25 tastefully furnished rooms with fittings that rival that of a 4-star hotel. The rooms are large, carpeted and air-conditioned. Additional facilities include a 29-in colour TV with Astro connections, fridge and free wi-fi. Amenities that will suit the budget-conscious travellers and businessmen on the move. At RM75 a night, it is value for money.

Hotel Shanng is easily accessible as it is located at: 37, Jalan Long Boon Swee, in between Jalan Bendahara and Jalan Pasir Putih. It is close to restaurants and shopping outlets and, therefore, is most convenient for those wishing to taste Ipoh but prefer to stretch their ringgit. The famous Sun Yoon Loong Restaurant is just around the corner. There is ample parking space.

For inquiries please call Velu at 05-2558090.

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