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56 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 28 MAY 2017 Start your adventure in Cambodia with Emirates special fares Emirates has launched a spe- cial Economy Class fare offer of €690, inclusive of taxes, return trip from Malta to Phnom Penh in Cambodia. This new route, which starts on 1 July, services Phnom Penh via Yangon (Myan- mar) and will enable passengers to travel between the two cities, broadening Emirates' extensive route network in South East Asia and marking the only direct flight service between the two cities. The offer is valid for tickets booked and purchased by 16 June 2017 for departures from 30 June up to 14 December 2017. Cambodia is emerging as one of the most sought after South East Asian tourism destinations for travellers from Malta. Known for its ornate culture and deli- cious street food, Cambodia of- fers tourists the experience of stunning landscapes, local eater- ies and breath-taking historical sites. Phnom Penh is located in the south-central region of Cambo- dia and is only five hours from the World Heritage Site Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world. Other remarkable places of interest include ancient ruins like the Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm and Banteay Kdei. For backpack- ers and families alike, there's no shortage of things to do in Cam- bodia. Phnom Penh is the perfect starting point to discover neigh- bouring destinations such as Siem Reap (Cambodia), Luang Prabang (Laos), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Bangkok (Thailand). Phnom Penh is Emir- ates' newest destination, joining 12 other South East Asian cities on the Emirates network. The new Dubai-Yangon-Phnom Penh service will enable passengers to seamlessly travel between Yan- gon, Phnom Penh and beyond. Passengers on Emirates flights enjoy gourmet, regionally in- spired cuisine prepared using the finest ingredients as well as a gen- erous free baggage allowance of up to 35kg in Economy and 40kg in Business. A weekend surcharge of €20 ap- plies for departures on Fridays or Saturdays. To take advantage of the Emir- ates special fare offer, it is ad- visable to book flights early on www.emirates.com/mt, from the respective travel agents or from Emirates Sales Office at MIA De- partures Lounge on tel 2557 7255. New Frank Salt Real Estate office in Cospicua Frank Salt Real Estate last week held the official opening of another of its branch offices servicing the south of the is- land, this time in picturesque Cospicua. Frank Salt's Cospicua branch manager Stanley Bonello, now in his 14th year with the Com- pany, expressed his satisfaction at seeing how this new office would be able to offer a more direct service to their ever- growing clientele in the region. "Over the years, through its Paola and Fgura offices, Frank Salt Real Estate has always been at the forefront in offering real estate services and guidance in improving the appeal-factor of properties in the Cottonera region. So much so that today we enjoy a superb reputation with its residents, and opening the Cospicua office has indeed been an excellent step forward for the Company as we are now located at the center and stand at the forefront of the property scene in the area," Mr Bonello explained. The Frank Salt Real Estate Cospicua office is run by Mr Bonello and a team of highly trained staff with the same exacting work ethic and pro- fessional expertise as all the Company's offices throughout Malta and Gozo. All Frank Salt Real Estate offices form part of a family-run set-up that has al- most fifty years of experience in the local real estate market. Further information about the services offered by Frank Salt Real Estate Ltd may be viewed at www.franksalt.com.mt The Malta Institute of Account- ants has organised an exclusive event to celebrate the Institute's history. Invited for this event in- cluded Former MIA Presidents, current Council Members and the Institute's staff. The scope of this ceremony was to give special recognition to most respected Past Presidents of the Malta Institute of Accountants, without whom the Institute would not be what it is today. A total of 19 presidents were elected as Fellow Honorary Members of the Institute in recognition of their valuable con- tribution towards the Institute and the profession during their respec- tive terms. The MIA President, Franco Azzo- pardi delivered a short welcome speech highlighting the major mile- stones of the Institute and the Presi- dents behind them. A tribute was given to past Presidents who have since passed away. The trip down memory lane has been documented in a book covering the history of the Institute since it was formed 52 years ago. The book commissioned to commemorate the Institute's 50th Anniversary is expected to be published in the coming months. Franco Azzopardi continued by saying: "I urge all members of the profession to follow your example in upholding the highest standards for which you have always striven. That is where the challenge lies. We should never trade our values, professional scepticism and ethical behaviour for anything. We don't need to. By maintaining our integ- rity we can achieve our professional and financial goals and enjoy the satisfaction of having made it by fol- lowing the path of rectitude. We are accountants and we will walk tall as accountants and be seen the way we deserve to be seen - as profes- sionals who transmit confidence to investors and the society, with the highest reputation possible. Noth- ing less!" Azzopardi made reference to the controversial media reporting saga concerning our profession. "The word Accountant has been badly abused with negative adjectives. I feel a strong sense of responsibil- ity and obligation to act with speed and thrust to defend our name. I pledge my energy to defend the In- stitute, your institute, my institute, against all this negativity, to restore our reputation to where it belongs. We shall act in the best interest of the members, the Institute and the Profession." Making reference to the reported alleged misconduct of a couple of members, he added that "the Insti- tute has set in motion its Discipli- nary Procedures and sent notice to all its members of an Extraordinary General Meeting for the purpose." Façade of the Frank Salt Real Estate Cospicua Branch Former Presidents present during the Ceremony with current President, Franco Azzopardi. Celebrating history – special recognition to former presidents of the Malta Institute of Accountants The Moonlight Pavilion, Royal Palace, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia