BMS Annual Dinner 2026

SPECIAL INVITATION   FROM SIR MARK MOODY-STUART KCMG, PRESIDENT, MEI SIM LAI OBE DL, CHAIR  & THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BRITISH MALAYSIAN SOCIETY ( BMS )

BMS ANNUAL DINNER 2026

BMS members and guests are invited to join us for our annual dinner on 28 January 2026.

The Travellers Club at 106 Pall Mall is the oldest of the Clubs in Pall Mall as it was established in 1819. One of the most exclusive, it has been described as “the quintessential English gentleman ‘s Club". Accordingly, please note the strict dress code requirements (below).

Founded in 1819, ' for gentlemen who had travelled out of the British Isles to a distance of at least 500 miles from London in a direct line' to meet and entertain distinguished guests from overseas, it is the oldest of the surviving Pall Mall Clubs and is one of the most exclusive.  Early members include five future British Prime Ministers. The Club still counts many foreign Ambassadors and High Commissioners in London as members and many present and former members of Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service. BMS President Sir Mark Moody-Stuart KCMG has been a member of this prestigious club for over 40 years and will be delighted to welcome BMS members and guests to The Travellers Club.

The evening will include a raffle and auction and the net proceeds will go to the BMS charity and Student fund. Anyone wishing to donate a raffle prize or auction item, or to be an event sponsor, please contact BMS at [email protected] .

This event is open to all members and non members who have an interest in positive UK-Malaysia relations in Trade & investment, Travel & Tourism, Culture, and Educational Links.

BMS was founded some 42 years ago and runs a lively and interesting programme of business, social and cultural events throughout the year.
You can sign up as an individual, joint (2 individuals at same address) or corporate.

Please note that there is a deadline for booking of 12:00 noon on Thursday 22 January 2026.

Date: 28 January, 2026.

Time: 6:30pm to 10:30pm

Venue: Travellers Club, 106 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5EP

Nearest tube stations: Picccadilly Circus, Green Park, Charing Cross *, Embankment

Dress code: Formal - Lounge suit or recognised National Costume

The Travellers Club has a very strict formal dress code throughout the building, requiring men to be wearing a formal jacket, collar, tie, long shirt sleeves and formal long trousers (no denim or trainers). Ladies must dress to a similar standard. Members and guests may be denied entry if the dress code is not properly complied with.

* Note that the exit fom Charing Cross tube station for Trafalgar Square may still be closed with travellers advised to use the Adelaide Street exit or forced to the exit at Charing Cross station.

VIP GUESTS

HE The Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK, Dato Zakri Jaafar and his wife Datin Aini Zakri 

 TIMING

6:30pm to   7.15pm        Reception
7.15pm to 10.15 pm       Three course dinner with speeches, musical entertainment and charity auction & raffle in aid of the BMS charity & Students Fund.
10.30pm                         End of event and Carriages

COST

BMS members               £95pp
Non BMS members     £115pp 

BOOKING AND PAYMENT

Please reserve your place(s) online as soon as possible using the online booking system. Please select the number and type of tickets required, then click on the "Book Now" button below.
Please note that there is a deadline for booking of 12:00 noon on Thursday 22 January 2026.

Please note that, when booking at BMS Member's rates, it is necessary to be logged in to your User Account.

Special Dietary Requirements
If you or any of your guests have any special dietary requirements, please indicate these when booking online.

If you have any queries, or would like to donate any suitable prizes for the charity auction or raffle, please contact Mei Sim Lai OBE DL as soon as possible by email at:

[email protected]   or  Mobile/WhatsApp 07903 153 793.