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berita - IOI Group
berita The Official Newsletter of ISSUE NO: 66 APR – JUNE 2015 KDN NO: PP9740/05/2013(033253) For Internal Circulation Only IOIPG ROOTED ON STRONG FOOTING 07 IOIC One of Best Managed Companies in Asia 12 IOIPG Awarded BCI Asia Awards 2015 29 Yayasan TSLSC Rewards RM33,400 to 75 YAA Recipients 02 CONTENTS BERITAIOI PROPERTY COVER FEATURE 04 IOIPG Rooted on Strong Footing CORPORATE UPDATES 07 Q3 Earnings for IOIC and IOIPG IOIC One of Best Managed Companies in Asia 08 New Batch of Cadet Assistant Trainees Training for Emergency 09 WWF and German University Visit Sabah’s Pamol Estates Workers’ Day 2015 Celebration 12 Skyz Residence Awarded Asia Pacific Property Award IOIPG Awarded BCI Asia Awards 2015 13 Customer Service Excellence Fun-filled Family Day 2015 14 IOIPG’s Southern Properties Showcase in MAPEX 2015 OLEOCHEMICALS 15 Customer Visits to IOI Pan-Cen Oleo Safe Handling of Chemicals 16 Recognising Excellence HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 16 10 11 Strengths-based Leadership 17 Doing Good for Community Health Awareness Campaign at IOI Oleo Making Change Happen PUBLISHED BY IOI Group Two IOI Square, IOI Resort, 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia. Tel: 03.8947.8888 Fax: 03.8947.8958 WEBSITE www.ioigroup.com www.ioiproperties.com.my EDITOR Karen Liew DEPUTY EDITOR Ho Hsu Wen Precious Drops Save Lives PRINTED BY ST ENTERPRISE AS 8, Jalan Hang Tuah 1, Salak South Garden, 57100 Kuala Lumpur. EDITOR’S NOTE EDIBLE OILS BERITAIOI 18 IOILC Celebrates 125 Anniversary A New High in Customer Satisfaction 19 IOILC’s Sustainability Progress th IOILC Global Meet in Chicago “Opposites Attract” in Creative Studio 20 Red Nose Day at IOILC Americas Caring Day to Serve the Community 21 22 23 Glitz & Glamour at IOILC Asia Safety Campaign Week 2015 100 Days of Safety Awareness Let’s Create Together at Creative Studio IOI MALL Come Together for Aidilfitri at ICM 25 SupeRaya at IOI Mall Puchong AND1 Streetball Challenge Kicks Off 26 Windmills of Love for Moms Setting the Bar at IOI Mall Kulai HOTEL 27 Saying “Hello” to Maulud! Bubur Lambuk Giveaways to Road Users 28 Making Royal FLORIA Putrajaya a Success! PGGC Hosts Tun Abdul Razak Challenge Trophy FOUNDATION 29 Yayasan TSLSC Rewards RM33,400 to 75 YAA Recipients 30 EDITOR’S NOTE With its successful debut on Bursa Malaysia in January 2014, IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) is now one of the largest property companies in Malaysia. It is set to unlock sustainable potential from its innovative mixed developments and further add value for its shareholders. 19 24 03 Yayasan TSLSC Brings Children on a Fun Day Out IOIPG builds shopping malls, retail complexes and purpose-built office buildings to complement its township developments which further bring value-add to its customers. The newly opened IOI City Mall at IOI Resort City, Puchong Financial Commercial Centre (PFCC) and IOI Boulevard at its two Puchong townships are among the prime assets that IOIPG built to enhance its property investment portfolio. In this Cover Feature, we would like to give our readers an insight into property investment, one of the three core business segments of IOIPG. Recently, IOIPG clinched one of the most coveted awards in the Asian building and design industry, the BCI Asia Top 10 Developers Award 2015 while one of its residential developments, the Skyz Residence condominium project, won the Highly Commended: Residential Landscape Architecture Malaysia award at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2015-2016. On the corporate front, IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) emerged as one of Asia’s best managed companies in the Finance Asia’s Best Managed Companies poll this year. IOIC also topped the Best Managed Public Companies category and the Best Corporate Governance category. These awards carry the affirmative endorsement of key market analysts and fund managers at leading banks and research houses in Asia. The success of IOI lies in the fundamentals of our Vision IOI and the basis of our IOI Core Values, which were first introduced 20 years ago. In June this year, IOI launched a video to reinforce our seven IOI Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Loyalty, Excellence in Execution, Speed, Innovativeness and Cost Efficiency.We believe that the continuous embrace and practice of the IOI Core Values is crucial to the progressive success of IOI amidst the ever-changing market conditions. These IOI Core Values are pillars that support our Vision IOI, and they will also hold IOI together while increasing employee engagement. As acknowledged by Dato’ Lee in the video, there are many processes that we have gone through while striving to achieve our company’s success. At the end of the day, the single most important ingredient is the People and the IOI team. Take care of our people, who will then provide the impeccable service demanded by our customers. Last but not the least, I would like to wish our Muslim colleagues and associates Selamat Hari Raya Aidifitri! Karen Liew Keep your contributions flowing in! The Editorial Team would like to express its heartfelt gratitude for the input of Berita IOI from the contributors mentioned below. We look forward to a continued contribution of interesting articles and pictures from all of you. After all, Berita IOI is a newsletter for all the staff of IOI Group and we would all like to see this newsletter as a publication that we are all proud of. Kindly forward your contributions to hwho@ioigroup.com. Contributors Corporate Edible Oils IOI Mall Kulai Tian Shih Li Wendy Ng Kogilavani Misah Amiruddin Loders Croklaan (Europe) Masjuliana Mansoor Supiha Binti Hasim Jadon Chee Plantation Jan-Paul Back Putrajaya Marriott Hotel Jenny Goh Wee Kee Song Siti Rahmani Okal Loders Croklaan (Americas) Nur Azela Amir Nor Asyikin Binti Ramlee Deana Ingram Kristine Calvillo Palm Garden Hotel Loders Croklaan (Asia) Audrey Yap Jamie Au Palm Garden Golf Club IOI City Mall KC Yum Property Jessica Chan Ling May Yuen Laura Low Marilyn Goh Katrina Lee Harina Atan Michelle Carmeleen Oleochemicals IOI Mall Puchong Wafli Bin Ali Irin DeCruz Emily Jessica Stephanie Wong 04 COVER FEATURE BERITAIOI IOIPG ROOTED ON STRONG FOOTING Since forging its own path as a separate listed entity early 2014, IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has chalked up numerous accolades and milestones in its journey towards achieving its vision. Its visionary track record has further spurred the Group to launch successive townships and innovative developments. I n addition to being consistently ranked highly among the largest property players in Malaysia, IOIPG is also one of the few integrated property companies that builds as well as manages investment properties such as shopping malls, hotels and office buildings. It is renowned for its prowess in property development and success in building thriving self-contained townships, notably turning once-backwater Puchong into the commercial success it is today. However, unbeknownst to many, IOIPG’s success today is leveraged on a solid footing encompassing several core business components – property development, property investment, and leisure and hospitality. IOIPG Chief Operating Officer (Property Investment) Mr Cheah Wing Choong took time off his busy schedule to give an insight into the world of property investment and how this integral component elevates the profile of the company. A VIEW ON PROPERTY INVESTMENT: STRATEGIC APPROACH Mr Cheah began the interview by describing the meaning of property investment, “We build, keep and manage the buildings, otherwise known as investment assets, for capital appreciation and sustainable yields”. To date, IOIPG’s property investment portfolio comprises retail, hotel and office space totalling approximately 4.5 million square feet of net lettable space (NLA). Among its principal investment properties are IOI City Mall (in IOI Resort City, Putrajaya), IOI Malls (in Puchong, Selangor and Kulai, Johor Bahru), One and Two IOI Square (in IOI Resort City, Putrajaya), Puchong Financial Corporate Centre (PFCC) and IOI Boulevard in Puchong, Selangor. These towering blocks at IOI Resort City inter-connect One IOI Square, Two IOI Square where IOI Group is headquartered, and the five-star Putrajaya Marriott Hotel. To complement its township developments, IOIPG builds shopping malls, retail complexes and purpose-built office buildings which bring value-add to its customers. IOIPG has a superior track record in managing these prime assets which it develops and owns, a fact which perfectly complements its philosophy in offering selfcontained townships that aptly meets the community’s lifestyle and business needs. This differentiating factor sets IOIPG apart from its industry peers. Its strategic approach to develop an investment portfolio to retain ownership and control of the buildings transformed IOIPG into an integrated property player as opposed to being a pure property developer. COVER FEATURE BERITAIOI “Property investment plays a strategic role to the property development division,” said Mr Cheah as the former’s interests are focused primarily in IOIPG’s townships to bring greater value for its customers. Its ownership control over the investment assets allows IOIPG to have control over the tenant mix. However, with this build-and-keep concept, the onus is on IOIPG to ensure assets are properly managed so they remain good yielding properties with high capital appreciation. 05 The interconnected 1.5 million square feet IOI City Mall and the soon-to-be-completed IOI City Towers will welcome five-star hotel, Le Meridien Putrajaya, which is due to open by end of 2015. All these components are integrated, making IOI Resort City an ideal hub for work and leisure under one roof. Synergies between these existing components are apparent as IOIPG master-planned shopping malls, retail complexes and purpose-built office buildings alongside its township developments. As these townships continue to mature and thrive, IOIPG’s investment portfolio will see a marked enhancement from the development of more upmarket properties and higher rental yields. Hallmark buildings such as Puchong Financial Corporate Centre (PFCC), along with IOI Mall Puchong, IOI Business Park and IOI Boulevard form the commercial heartbeat of Puchong. The complementary partnership makes financial sense as well. Property development is susceptible to economic fundamentals due to its cyclical nature which may potentially impact the company’s bottom line, while stable recurring income derived from its property investment assets helps to strengthen the balance sheet. In short, rental yield generates cash flow needed to cushion the challenging effect resulting from a slow property sales market. INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTS A key advantage of IOIPG’s investment assets is that they are located within integrated developments. “Tenants today prefer to be in integrated developments versus standalone buildings where other amenities are within reach," said Mr Cheah. A prime example is the master planned IOI Resort City with a worldclass shopping mall, residences, office buildings, award winning Palm Garden Golf Club, two hotels – Putrajaya Marriott Hotel and Palm Garden Hotel – and other upcoming developments across 320 acres of picturesque landscape in Putrajaya. The Green Building Index-certified IOI City Towers comprises two 31-storeys Grade A offices with one million square feet of total net lettable area (NLA). OFFICE Currently facing a tough office market with an office supply glut in Klang Valley, Mr Cheah said, “We need to tap into the right market and be competitive to attract tenants. We are pleased to note that multinational companies (MNCs) have rented office space in PFCC which comprises four office towers and a premier business hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Puchong.” The excellent information technology (IT) infrastructure, Grade A office building features and Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status have made it to be an attractive business centre for these MNCs looking to set up their base in Malaysia. The upcoming LRT station opposite PFCC with a linked covered bridge has further enhanced its appeal. Mr Cheah is optimistic that more MNCs will rent PFCC as they appreciate its commercial value as an international grade office. 06 COVER FEATURE BERITAIOI The South Beach, IOIPG’s flagship project in Singapore, is set to inject vibrancy in the domestic property sector with two blocks of office towers, a 654-room hotel, premium retail space and luxury residential units. Upon completion, South Beach will be one of the preferred regional hubs for businesses. The office tower currently enjoys more than 90% occupancy. Four Points by Sheraton Puchong is the latest addition to IOIPG’s leisure and hospitality portfolio. IOIPG’s office towers and commercial areas are strategically-located with the myriad of highways connecting them to the city centre. “It is encouraging to see the suburban areas are drawing interest from the increasingly congested Kuala Lumpur (KL) city centre. Businesses are starting to consider alternative commercial address, moving away from downtown KL to good suburban offices as they offer more competitive rates and less traffic congestion,” Mr Cheah opines. HOTEL IOIPG’s hotel sector is boosted by the recently opened 250-room Four Points by Sheraton Puchong which Mr Cheah notes, has been very well received with good occupancy. The hotel’s location within a matured township, plus its close proximity to the industrial and commercial entities, has made it a business hotel of choice within Puchong. The iconic South Beach project, jointly developed with City Development Limited, will open its doors by end of this year Over in Xiamen, PRC, IOIPG’s mega mixed development called IOI Palm City is gathering strong interest from the Chinese property investors. The 44-acre project encompasses a grand shopping mall, boutique offices, a luxury hotel and high-rise residences. These two notable developments will be proud additions into IOIPG’s investment portfolio, generating healthy income revenue for the Group in coming years. On a similar note, IOIPG’s five-star Putrajaya Marriott Hotel and Palm Garden Hotel are very well-occupied by both the institutions as well as corporations hosting numerous MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) functions. RETAIL The recently completed IOI City Mall is currently IOIPG’s flagship retail mall. Since its opening in November 2014, it has seen a high traffic flow of shoppers within the radius of Klang Valley, Selangor and right up to Seremban thus positioning it as a popular regional mall. Mr Cheah added, “With IOI City Mall enjoying occupancy of more than 90% and IOI Mall Puchong’s occupancy of up to 98%, these malls are providing IOIPG with a steady yield.” REGIONAL INVESTMENT PROPERTIES IOIPG’s collection of retail and office spaces has been commended repeatedly for their superior value and quality, thus spurring the Group to expand its investment portfolio to also include the regional market in Singapore and Xiamen, the People’s Republic of China (PRC). IOI Palm City in Jimei District, Xiamen BRIGHT FUTURE With these established assets, IOIPG will be able to enjoy a steady stream of rental income and yield in the coming years. Coupled with the upcoming completion of IOI City Towers, South Beach and IOI Palm City, exciting times are ahead for IOIPG and its Property Investment division. Undoubtedly, IOIPG’s property investment portfolio is extensive and will continue to grow in size and value as it expands its horizons to build more of such properties. The future is looking bright indeed. CORPORATE UPDATES BERITAIOI 07 Q3 Earnings for IOIC and IOIPG IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) posted a profit before interest and taxation (PBIT) of RM298.9 million for the third quarter (Q3) ended 31 March 2015 as compared to RM480.9 million a year ago.The 38% decrease in PBIT is due mainly to lower contribution from both plantation and resource-based manufacturing divisions. The plantation division’s Q3 FY2015 profit decreased by 37% to RM191.8 million from RM306.8 million due mainly to lower fresh fruit bunches (FFB) production during the seasonal low crop period as well as lower crude palm oil (CPO) price realised. Average CPO price realised was RM2,247/MT against RM2,602/MT in Q3 FY2014. As for the resource-based manufacturing division, its profit of RM102.9 million for Q3 FY2015 is 50% lower than RM205.2 million reported for Q3 FY2014. The lower manufacturing profit is mainly due to lower margin from the specialty oils and fats and the refinery sub-segments as well as lower sales volume from the refinery sub-segment. Property development recorded higher sales of properties in Klang Valley especially in the commercial properties sub-segment, while property investment saw higher contribution from the retail segment. Leisure and hospitality benefited from new business operations such as Four Points by Sheraton Puchong, District21 and Icescape Ice Rink at IOI City Mall that have commenced business towards end of Q2 FY2015. In addition, its existing hotel business in IOI Resort City has also picked up in the current quarter. Meanwhile, IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) recorded an operating profit of RM146.9 million in its Q3 ended 31 March 2015 which is 40% higher than Q3 FY2014. Its revenue also went up 28% to RM468.4 million in this current quarter. The increase Going forward, IOIC and IOIPG expect to perform satisfactorily for in operating profit and revenue is contributed by all divisions. the remaining financial period of 2015. IOIC ONE OF BEST MANAGED COMPANIES IN ASIA IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) was named as one of Asia’s best managed companies in a compilation published by Finance Asia on 20 March 2015. In the Malaysian edition, IOIC came in fifth in the Best Managed Public Companies category and ranked fourth in Best Corporate Governance category. This is the 15th year Finance Asia has polled investors on listed companies throughout Asia that are considered the best managed, with best senior executives and the best policies around dividend payments and other matters. The premier financial publication received responses from over 250 portfolio managers and buy-side analysts from around the world who run mandates that included, or were dedicated to, Asian listed companies. Finance Asia also released the list of best managed companies in India, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. 08 CORPORATE UPDATES BERITAIOI NEW BATCH OF CADET ASSISTANT TRAINEES S uccession Planning is crucial to the sustainability of any organisation. Every year, IOI Group’s plantation division recruits a team of future Assistant Managers for its estates through the Cadet Assistant Trainee programme. The first batch of Cadet Assistant Trainees for this year kicked off at Paya Lang Club House in Johor on 20 April 2015. From now till 25 June 2015, these 26 trainees will undergo a 10-week structured training comprising three weeks of classroom learning and remaining weeks out in the field getting first-hand experience of the job’s tasks. Plantation Controller (Pamol Regional Office) Mr Kuppusamy Sinnappan started his presentations titled “Towards a Successful Career as a Planter”, “The Plantation Industry in Malaysia” and “Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP) – Professional Association for Planters”. TRAINING FOR The training is a good platform for the trainees to acquire comprehensive understanding of the basic principles, concepts and practices of plantation operations management. Towards the end of the programme, there will be a written test and post-interview session to determine those who qualify as Cadet Assistants. Mr Kuppusamy advising the trainees to have a positive attitude, be committed and work hard to move ahead in their career. EMERGENCY In summary, the training provided a golden opportunity for the participants to enhance their knowledge and understanding emergency response. W hen disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed. With this in mind, Gomali Palm Oil Mill in Johor successfully conducted an Emergency Response Team (ERT) Training with Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Segamat at its premise on 10 May, 17 May and 24 May 2015. The three-day ERT training, one of the requirements for Fire Safety Certificate, was attended by 30 participants from Gomali Palm Oil Mill, Paya Lang Estate and Gomali Estate as well as the latter’s hospital assistant. Through classroom lectures and fire drill, the participants gained valuable knowledge on the proper procedures to handle emergency cases in the workplace. The training also included practical activities such as kawad menyelamat dalam runtuhan bangunan (evacuation/rescue from collapsed building) and kawad hos (hose drill). CORPORATE UPDATES BERITAIOI AND GERMAN UNIVERSITY VISIT SABAH’S PAMOL ESTATES 09 O n 2 March 2015, a group of eight officers and researchers from WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Germany and Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development visited IOI’s Pamol Group of Estates – Meliau, Nangoh and Bayok. Several WWF Malaysia officers accompanied the German visitors on the trip to Sabah. The visitor were much impressed by the natural beauty of these conservation areas, which are home to exotic animals such as the proboscis monkeys and sambar deer. The purpose of this visit was to undertake an exploratory field visit to the oil palm plantations and adjacent forest reserves. Both WWF and the university are collaborating on a joint project which aims to assess the actual ecological impacts on-site in relation to the effectiveness of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) sustainability standards for biofuels. Apart from the rich fauna, the areas also showcased the natural state of the riparian vegetation comprising many species of indigenous trees and shrubs. These are vital to maintain a healthy ecosystem. The visit proved to be fruitful for their joint project as they gained valuable experience and knowledge of IOI Group’s conservation effort as part of its sustainability initiative. The team visited the buffer zones at Meliau Estate which is adjacent to Ulu Tungud forest reserve and went to the Sungai Paliau riparian reserve at Nangoh Estate as well as Bayok Estate’s Ox Bow Lake. Visitors learning more about the oil palm plantations during their recent exploratory field visit to IOI Group’s estates in Sabah. Visitors discussing some points which are helpful for their ecological joint project. WORKERS’ DAY 2015 CELEBRATION I n conjunction with global Labour’s Day in May, the Ladang Sabah Recreational Club (LSRC) celebrated Workers' Day 2015 with a tele-match event and Gala Night launched by IOI Sandakan Region General Manager Mr NB Sudhakaran. Overall champion of the month-long inter-estate Sports Competition, Terusan Baru Estate, was also awarded in the celebration which recognised the employees’ hard work and dedication. Fireworks to kick off Gala Night! Participants of Miss IOI Plantation were quizzed on their knowledge of the company. 10 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT BERITAIOI STRENGTHS BASED-LEADERSHIP Leadership can be defined in many ways; while some agree that leadership is an intrinsic trait, there are others who find the art of leadership a learned skill. E arlier this January, a team of Senior Management and Managers from various departments of Plantation and Corporate divisions attended the "Strengths-based Leadership" workshop held at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, while IOI Properties Group Berhad's (IOIPG) Senior Management team attended in March. It was a full-day interactive workshop designed to introduce participants to Strengths-based Leadership approach facilitated by Mr Joseph Tan, the first Gallupcertified strengths coach in Malaysia. Strengths-based Leadership is based upon Gallup’s Clifton StrengthsFinder tool which helps to discover the participants’ signature intrinsic Strengths Profile. The latest scientific research on high performance introduces the importance of self-knowledge as a basis for effective management of performance. It focuses on strengths, finds ways to improve the way the participants work and clarify their values, thus allowing them to make the greatest contribution to the organisation. hat dicate t in s ie d u St cus on who fo people are six engths r t s ir e th to be s likely times a bs and their jo in d e g a es as eng three tim n a h t g more t havin o repor t ly e o k li ty f nt quali e ll e c x an e eneral. life in g discussed ways on how to leverage on their strengths and manage their weaknesses. The Senior Management team picked up the know-how on developing a strengths-based team culture in a more engaged and productive team. The workshop also helped the participants to find the right fit at work and utilise reporting tool in coaching their team members by identifying their strengths and optimising each employee. The participants also took part in activities and were presented with videos which illustrated the four leadership domains: •Executing – “I know how to make things happen.” •Influencing – “I know how to reach a much broader audience.” •Relationship-building – “I know how to hold a team together.” •Strategic thinking – “I know how to keep the group focused.” The workshop ended with a more detailed insight into feedback and observations from both participants and the trainer. Prior to the workshop, the participants completed an online Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment that portrayed their top strengths. During the training, the participants analysed their strengths reports and HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT BERITAIOI 11 MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN C hange can be painful, disruptive and costly. If given a choice, most people would resist any change to their status quo and this is a challenge faced by many organisations in getting people to embrace change.The fear surfaces when there is lack of understanding on the need for change and no prior experience in handling the transition to change. A two-pronged approach involving the individual and the organisation is needed for change to happen. As the individual understands the need for change and be motivated to change, the organisation must provide the external push factor to make the change conducive. Each individual has an emotional need, and these emotional drivers vary in importance from one individual to another. The ranking of these drivers can change with time, and influenced by the environment, personal experiences and especially traumas. As these emotional drivers are cultivated through environment, some drivers are stronger than others, and could motivate or demotivate us. The eight fundamental human emotional drivers are: No. Emotional Drivers 1. Engaged in group discussion. The "Making Change Happen" workshop was conducted for two groups in IOI HQ on 31 March and 1 April 2015 by Ms Lily Lau. The trainer used one of the steps for change based on the book “Lesson from the Monkey King”, a book on leading change to create gorilla-sized results. The workshop applied “Directive Communication” psychology which deals with human behaviour of people working in groups and the way people act and react to emotions. It applies psychology strategies to help individuals effect change from within, take actions and influence the people around them. Participant uses picture cards in describing how she will spend her imaginary RM1 million. Belonging/love Description Connection from being with others or self. 2. Control/security Greater ability to maintain security or control in our lives. 3. Diversity Having variety or excitement in our lives. 4. Recognition/ significance Acknowledgement of our virtues and achievement in being noticed. 5. Achievement The need to make progress in our plans, and to finish (complete) things. 6. Challenge/growth The need to learn, grow and have personal development. 7. Excellence Self-satisfaction and pride in the things you do. Going beyond to break own “ceiling”. 8. Responsibility The satisfaction to contribute, help and see the betterment in others. Besides understanding their emotional drivers, the workshop also helped the participants by instilling: • • • • • A profound sense of change readiness and alertness within the organisation. A profound sense of ownership and initiative in individuals. Personal realisations and individuals who want to modify behaviours from within. A sense to act on, and not react to, environment and situation. The process for successful change in the organisation. 12 PROPERTY BERITAIOI SKYZ RESIDENCE AWARDED ASIA PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARD IOI Properties Group Berhad’s (IOIPG) Skyz Residence won the Highly Commended: Residential Landscape Architecture (Malaysia) accolade at the Asia Pacific Property Awards Summit and Awards Gala held on 7 and 8 May 2015 at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Rising majestically in the mature township of Bandar Puchong Jaya, Skyz Residences is set 110 metres above sea level; making the development the tallest landmark in Puchong. The resort-style condominium is notable for its four-acre landscaped deck with full clubhouse facilities, three inter-connected themed podium gardens decks and 10 sky lounges with an unobstructed view of Kuala Lumpur city skyline. Residents will also enjoy lifestyle amenities such as Olympic-sized swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, jogging track, gymnasium, basketball court, yoga deck and many more amidst a secure gated community. The Asia Pacific Property Awards recognises the highest levels of achievement in all sectors of the property and real estate industry in the region. Congratulations to IOIPG! IOIPG AWARDED AWARDS 2015 IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) was awarded the BCI Asia Top 10 Developers Award 2015 for the fifth consecutive year at the 11th annual BCI Asia Awards ceremony on 12 June 2015. IOIPG ranked among winning developers with the most accumulated value of projects under construction during the last full calendar year, weighted by the extent of its sustainability efforts and green building ratings. Joining the elites of the property industry were IOIPG representatives led by Chief Operating Officer (Property Investment) Mr Cheah Wing Choong, Chief Financial Officer Ms Betty Lau, General Managers of Property Management Mr Ho Kwok Ming and IOI City Mall Mr Chris Chong. IOIPG senior management and executives giving the thumbs up together with the event’s guest of honour Ms Tan Pei Ing (second from right) from PI Architect. Established in 2005, BCI Asia Awards has grown over the years to become one of the highly coveted awards for the Asian building and design industry. The award, held in seven different Asian territories including Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, is a prestigious label of excellence that recognises ten leading design and development enterprises that have made the greatest contribution to the built environment. Congratulations to IOIPG! DEVELOPERS PROPERTY BERITAIOI CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE Mr Rabani bin Ibol from Puchong Financial Corporate Centre (PFCC) – Security is happy to receive the award from General Manager (Bandar Puteri Puchong) Mr Chung Nyuk Kiong. Ms Raniamma a/p Shakhadevan from Customer Relations Unit (CRU) – Amigo Club House is rewarded for her customer service by General Manager (16 Sierra) Mr David Choo. E verything starts with the customer as, “the greatest technology in the world has not replaced the ultimate relationship building tool between a customer and a business; the human touch.” IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) places high emphasis on a strong customer service culture and providing exemplary customer service. 13 Ms Ooi Phaik Hong from Sales & Marketing – Klang proudly accepting the award from General Manager (Bandar Puteri Klang) Mr Albert Lee. Three employees were recently recognised as IOI Service Champions for their effort in delivering the IOI Branded Customer Service Experience as voted by IOIPG’s customers from March to April 2015. The customers provided feedback on IOIPG’s level of service which met, or exceeded, their expectations!. Congratulations to the IOI Service Champions! O n 13 June 2015, more than 250 people comprising the employees of IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) in Johor Bahru and family members made their way to the MyIOI Family Day 2015. Everyone arrived in high spirits and the children were excited to begin the fun-filled outdoor activities! Round and round the musical chair…don’t let the music stop. The event kicked off at 7:30 am with a line-up of exciting games for all age groups such as Musical Chairs, Ping Pong Ball Relay and highlight of the day, the Tug-of-war battle. It was heartening to see the participants enjoying the games while displaying high level of sportsmanship as they cheered on the winners and encouraged some of their colleagues who faltered during the competitive rounds. The children enjoyed the arts and craft activities while being entertained by balloon-sculpting clown and “Patrick Star” from SpongeBob SquarePants. Whoops of joy erupted when the overall champion was announced – the winning Green Team with representatives from four divisions (Maintenance, Contract, Security and Customer Service Unit). Assistant General Manager (Sales & Marketing) Mr Kelvin Tang presented the trophies and prizes during the prize giving ceremony.The event ended at 1:00 pm. 14 PROPERTY BERITAIOI IOIPG’S SOUTHERN PROPERTIES SHOWCASE IN T hemed “Be in the Know” of the hottest news and latest trends in Johor property market, the Malaysian Property Expo 2015 (MAPEX 2015) by Johor Real Estate and Housing Developer Association (REHDA) was a platform for property developers to showcase their projects, progress and prowess at transforming Iskandar Malaysia into a sustainable metropolis of international standing. The property expo was held from 22 to 24 May 2015 at City Square, Johor Bahru. IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) was among the most prestigious developers, displaying the Group’s spectacular achievements in southern Malaysia consisting of thriving townships in Bandar Putra Kulai, Taman Kempas Utama, Taman Lagenda Putra and property developments such as The Platino and Marina Cove which are managed by IOIPG. Many visitors thronged MAPEX 2015 in search of their dream homes while investors were guided towards making strategic investment property purchases. During the three-day property expo, IOIPG attracted an estimated 1,000 prospective buyers and keen interest on its diverse collection of properties ranging from residential to commercial and industrial segments at strategic locations across Iskandar Malaysia. The event succeeded in generating genuine demand for housing and ensured sustainable growth of the property industry in general. IOIPG Senior General Manager Mr Simon Heng together with Johor State Secretary Datuk Ismail Karim (third from left) and Johor REHDA Branch Chairman Mr Hoe Mee Ling (second from left). At the same time, IOIPG JB also hosted the IOI Value Deals 2015 with rewards and incentives for the property buyers and investors. Upon meeting the terms and conditions, the residential purchasers enjoyed cash incentives, waiver on foreigner state consent fees, complimentary maintenance charges, and furnishing package for kitchen cabinet and wardrobe, while waiver on stamp duty and memorandum of transfer were offered for commercial units. Other promotions included interior furnishing store SSF vouchers and the Buyer-Get-Buyer scheme where referrals and return purchases were rewarded. OLEOCHEMICALS BERITAIOI CUSTOMER VISITS TO 15 IOI PAN-CEN OLEO IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI PanCen) welcomed several soap noodles customers in March and April 2015 to strengthen existing business relationships. The visitors met with IOI Pan-Cen Chief Operating Officer Mr Gurdev Singh, Mr Sia Chieng Ho (Production), Mr Chin Peng Boon (Marketing), Mr Yusop Hj Mohamed (Soap Noodle Production), 26 MARCH 2015: Mr Mohammed Kasman (Quality Control) and respective Area Managers to experience first-hand the overall operations and quality assurance measures. On the whole, the visitors were thoroughly impressed and satisfied with current working partnership with IOI Pan-Cen. 15 APRIL 2015: 24 APRIL 2015: Kozakura Shokai Co Ltd visited IOI PanCen’s translucent soap noodle plant and gathered information for RB Japan. The visitors shared their concerns in view of the changing consumer trend to liquid bathing products and intense price competition from Musim Mas on 60/40 blend and KSP on 75/25 blend. Kozakura supplies PS8000 and translucent soap noodles to Japanese customers including Tamanohada, Lion and Master Soap. The team also discussed Gyunyu Soap’s earthquake contingency supply plan with a view for IOI Pan-Cen to supply soap noodles in case of a massive earthquake disabling the former’s soap plant in Osaka. One of IOI Pan-Cen’s most distinctive customers, Reckitt Benckiser International, arrived with its Global Procurement Director Mr Bijju Padmanabhan and Global Procurement Manager Ms Beatriz Monteiro to further promote a healthy long term business relationship for white soap noodles and cream (Palm Fatty Acid Distillatebase) soap noodles. The visit covered discussions on current orders and technical matters on customised soap noodles, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) traceability as well as potential business expansion. IOI Pan-Cen welcomed GTC International Pte Ltd’s Purchasing Director Mr Ignacio Ramirez Ruvalcaba and Purchasing Manager Mr Erick Lopez from Mexico. This trading company with customers in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Colombia, United States and Spain is interested in purchasing PS8000 and translucent soap noodles for hotel soaps. 7 APRIL 2015: A team from Byram Holdings Pte Ltd visited IOI Pan-Cen next. The company purchases translucent soap noodles from IOI Pan-Cen with a monthly off-take of approximately 200 MT to supply its finishing line in India. Its parent company, Byram Group, was launched in Singapore as an export-import and direct sales company for health and home care products with diversifications in other businesses as well. SAFE HANDLING OF CHEMICALS This mitigates the risk of accidents occuring in the workplace, thus providing a safe and healthy working environment. On 14 April 2015, IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI Pan-Cen) organised a briefing on CLASS 2013 Safety Data Sheet by AmCen Lab Sdn Bhd for 25 production, laboratory and store personnel who frequently handle chemicals in their daily routine. Eleven vendors from the chemicals industry also joined the briefing. T he CLASS Regulations, promulgated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514), stands for Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals (CLASS) Regulations 2013 (which is commonly known as CLASS Regulations 2013). The regulations ensure that suppliers of hazardous chemicals provide sufficient information on hazards of chemicals that they supply. The briefing helped the participants to understand the legal aspect and implementation of CLASS13 regulations. They also benefited from presentations on topics such as Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Industry Code of Practice, and Chemical Information Management System (CIMS). 16 OLEOCHEMICALS BERITAIOI RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE T wenty eight functional teams were appraised during the half yearly presentation based on these criteria; KRA/KPI achievements, team management, improvement activities, 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices, leader’s efforts and the overall presentation. Mr Gurdev Singh presented the awards to these exemplary teams and motivated every employee to strive for continuous improvement in all areas. On 13 May 2015, IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI PanCen) rewarded the teams who performed well at an appreciation ceremony held at its Excellence Centre. It was the first time four teams achieved “Good Performance” marks since the programme’s inception in 2011, while another 19 teams met the “Exceeding Requirements” benchmark. IOI Pan-Cen Chief Operating Officer Good Performance Teams Fatty Acid – Gly 2 & 3 and Distillation 2 Electrical & Instrumentation – Soap Noodle Fatty Acid – Spl 2 and Spl 3 Refinery – Dry Fractionation PRECIOUS DR PS SAVE LIVES R aising awareness on blood donation is important as many fail to realise how easy it is to donate blood, and more importantly, how precious each drop is to the person in dire need of a life-saving surgery or blood transfusion. On 23 May 2015, IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI Pan-Cen) organised its sixth consecutive “Blood Donation Drive” held concurrently at its premise and Tesco Bandar Seri Alam to aid the National Blood Bank. IOI PanCen collaborated with Tesco, Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru and Hospital Sultan Ismail Johor Bahru for this year’s noble campaign, which successfully attracted 229 able donors, an increase from 216 able donors previously. The annual blood donation drive to raise public awareness on blood donation is part of IOI Pan-Cen’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in support of the community’s needs. Position 1 2 3 4 OLEOCHEMICALS DOING BERITAIOI 17 GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY IOI Sekolah Kebangsaan Khir Johari, Perai Oleochemical Industries Berhad (IOI Oleo) instils a corporate practice in “giving back to the community” among its employees with various community service efforts. Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Perai On 14 April 2015, a team of Community Service volunteers donated 20 reams of A4 paper to two primary schools in Penang. The respective Heads of Schools expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the kind assistance. Earlier on, six IOI Oleo volunteers visited three ex-employees and presented them with goodie bags and good wishes. One has passed away, while the other two were medically boarded out several years ago. The ex-employees and family members were happy to receive the visitors and thanked them for the kind gesture. Many good memories were rekindled during the visit. Joyful meeting with Mr Mohd Said Ahmad Sani and family. HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AT IOI OLEO W ith the aim of creating a healthy and happy workforce, IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad (IOI Oleo) in Prai organised a series of health talks and free basic health screening to equip its employees with crucial healthcare information. The health talks kicked off in April 2015 and will be held throughout the year in collaboration with medical consultants from KPJ Hospital Penang and IOI Oleo’s Community Services Committee. Among the topics covered centred on heart diseases, varicose veins, sleep apnea and hypertension, obesity, and stress management. Meanwhile, approximately 140 employees benefited from the health screening session conducted by Hospital Seberang Jaya as they checked their cholesterol and blood glucose levels, hypertension prevention trail (HPT) as well as body mass index (BMI) figures. Female employees underwent pap smear and breast examinations while those aged above 40 were given letters for free mammogram at selected hospitals. The staff nurses also explained the test results to each employee and provided healthcare advice. The health talks provided a reliable avenue for employees to get healthcare tips and information. Employees getting their health check-ups during the health screening session. 18 EDIBLE OILS BERITAIOI IOILC CELEBRATES th 125 Anniversary O n 28 May 2015, IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) celebrated a big day – the company’s 125th anniversary! The Loders company was founded in 1890 in the United Kingdom while Crok & Laan began a year later in The Netherlands. In 1972, these two companies merged to form “Loders & Croklaan”. After joining IOI Group in 2002, the company is now named IOI Loders Croklaan. The grand anniversary was celebrated on the premise of Wormerveer refinery, the oldest existing production site in IOILC. Manufacturing Director Mr Paul Koekoek opened the event with a speech commemorating the challenges that IOILC had to overcome to be the successful company it is today. He also delivered best wishes from the Dutch Prime Minister Mr Mark Rutte, who actually started his professional career in IOILC. Then it was time for the celebrations! A band entertained the audience with golden oldies and the latest hit songs as they tucked in tasty delights prepared by the caterer. They also played casino games to win the prizes up for grabs, as the winner went home with a nice bottle of champagne. The big hit of the event was the photo booth where people had their photos taken in outfits and factory settings throughout the IOILC history. IOILC is ready for the next 125 years! A New High in CUSTOMER Satisfaction customer satisfaction score from year to year. The survey has also yielded valuable feedback on what it can do to further increase customer satisfaction and aim for an even higher score next year! CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SCORE 7.8 8.1 2013 2014 8.4 E very May, IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Europe measures customer satisfaction via an online survey. The contact persons of its key customers were asked to rate IOILC’s performance on a scale from one to 10 and provide feedback for further improvement. This year’s survey resulted in the highest marks thus far – scoring an impressive 8.4! In recent years, IOILC has worked hard to improve its performance and the efforts have paid off. Notwithstanding this year’s highestever evaluation, IOILC has shown continuous increase in the 2015 EDIBLE OILS BERITAIOI 19 IOILC’S SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) recently published its first “Sustainability Progress Report” covering the period from January to May 2015. This report outlines IOILC’s progress and challenges as it builds a sustainable and transparent palm oil supply chain. It is published thrice a year. IOILC’s sustainability efforts are guided by its Sustainable Palm Oil Policy and three-step time-bound plan consisting of knowing the origin of the oil, prioritising mills, and executing on-site verification programme. The highlights of this report are: • 96% of its palm oil is traceable to mill level. • 35% of its palm oil sourced is certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and traceable to mill and plantation level. • The remote sensing analysis is completed on 80 out of 143 mills (from which IOILC directly sources palm oil). The full report can be viewed on: http://europe.croklaan.com/news/sustainability-progress-reportjan-may-2015/ Vision 2025 reflects the intended results for IOILC – to be the best producer of oils and fats ingredients and double its business size in 10 years (i.e. by 2025), to achieve top financial performance and be a great workplace for its current and future employees. IOILC GLOBAL MEET IN CHICAGO IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Americas hosted the Annual Global Meeting in the week of 20 April 2015 in Chicago. The focus for this year’s global meeting was twofold, centring on “FY2016 Business Planning and Alignment” and “Achieving Vision 2025”. The delegates included IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor, IOILC Group CEO Mr Julian Veitch, IOILC Europe Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dr Loek Favre, IOILC Americas COO Mr Bill Troy, IOILC Asia COO Mr Michael van Sallandt and the regional leadership teams. Also among the meeting attendees were IOIC Chief Financial Officer Mr Kevin Wong, Senior General Manager (Group Engineering) Mr Wong Chee Kuan and Head of Group Commodity Marketing Ms Lee Yoke Hui. The inspiring meeting synergised the sharing of ideas and building of cohesive relationships across the IOILC regions, while business plans and initiatives were set for the coming year. The meeting validated to all attendees that IOILC is well prepared for FY2016 with a solid foundation in place for the future. “OPPOSITES ATTRACT” IN CREATIVE STUDIO T his spring, the Creative Studio in IOILC Europe introduced a new workshop named “Opposites Attract” and within the first week, it had successfully attracted three groups of customers from all over Europe who are keen to attend the workshop. The focus for this workshop is the creation of emulsions – a marriage between fat and water in chocolate confectionery and fine bakery fillings. Consumers want to indulge in chocolates and desserts but at the same time, they are concerned of the calorie intake. By adding water to the recipe, it lowers the energy value and gives the opportunity to create different eating sensations in new products. The “marriage” between fat and water needs expert guidance. During the workshop, the Creative Studio technical experts explained the process of successfully joining these “opposites” in a recipe to create stable and long lasting bakery treats. Several upcoming “Opposites Attract” workshops that are almost fully booked will be held after the summer – indicating that this subject is highly relevant for the European food manufacturers. 20 EDIBLE OILS BERITAIOI AT IOILC R ed Nose Day is a campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people living in poverty by simply having fun and making people laugh.The inaugural Red Nose Day was held in the United States on 21 May 2015 where people across the country including actors, comedians and musicians came together to have fun and raise funds and awareness. AMERICAS The funds raised during the natiowide campaign will be given to 12 non-profit organisations that transform children's lives in the U.S. and around the world. IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Americas in Channahon, Illinois donated US$2,000 to this fundraising campaign hosted by Comic Relief, a nonprofit organisation. Staff had fun taking group photos with their red noses, whereby visitors to Creative Studio were also encouraged to don the red noses in honour of Red Nose Day! CARING DAY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY O n 22 May 2015, 16 employees from IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Americas volunteered in the annual Caring Day that is dedicated to serving the local community. This year, volunteers provided landscaping services to the Will Grundy Medical Clinic in Illinois. The day was spent pulling weeds, planting flowers and shrubs, and relocating a few flower bushes. Fresh mulch was then added to the surrounding areas, uplifting the whole place with this final touch. IOILC Americas donated the flowers, shrubs and mulch to aid in the completion of this project. The Will Grundy Medical Clinic promotes a healthy community by providing free healthcare services to people in Will and Grundy counties who are unable to receive medical and dental care from other sources. EDIBLE OILS BERITAIOI 21 Glitz & Glamour AT IOILC ASIA I n conjunction with its 10th anniversary, IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Asia held its Annual Dinner 2015 on 14 March at KSL Resort in Johor Bahru. An opening dance signalled the start to the fun-filled evening themed “Glitz & Glamour Night” as IOILC Asia Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr Michael van Sallandt welcomed everyone in his opening speech. Overall, it was a glitzy evening of glamourous fun, good food and entertainment to cap off a memorable 10th anniversary celebration! Among those present were IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor, IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) Senior General Managers Mr Simon Heng and Mr Lim Beng Yeang, IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI Pan-Cen) COO Mr Gurdev Singh and invited guests from Adeka Foods (Asia) Sdn Bhd. The audience was greeted with a display of cycling memorabilia depicting IOILC Asia’s journey and enjoyed the sumptuous dinner with lucky draw winners and “Best Dressed” staff walking away with prizes. The highlight of the night belonged to the “Long Service Awards” which honoured 161 staff from various departments for their dedication to the company over the years. Proud recipients of Long Service Awards: Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Mr Jeffrey Toh (left) and Senior Production Manager Mr Teo Kok Leong. IOIC CEO Dato' Lee Yeow Chor and IOILC Asia COO Mr Michael van Sallandt together with senior management celebrating IOILC Asia’s 10th anniversary. Mr Michael van Sallandt (right) and General Manager (Commercial & Logistics) Mr Sander Fredriks rewarding the grand prize lucky draw winner! 22 EDIBLE OILS BERITAIOI 100 DAYS OF SAFETYAWARENESS O n 1 April 2015, IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Asia commenced the “100 Days Safety Cultivating Campaign” to raise safety, health and environment (SHE) awareness among its employees. It was launched by IOILC Asia Chief Operating Officer Mr Michael van Sallandt and the campaign’s committee members comprising the SHE department and SHE committee, as well as the Safety Management Team (SMT). From April to July, IOILC Asia’s staff will be attending a series of safety awareness activities which include safety poster competition, safety talk, firefighting competition, blood donation, first aid training, Permit to Work (PTW) competition and “I See I Act (ICIA) Notification” competition. A variety of information and resources will also be provided to help employees stay safe in the workplace. “Staff safety is always our number one priority, and we encourage workers and staff to not underestimate any risk in the workplace. Management provides an excellent system to ensure workers' wellness; hence we shall be constantly aware and responsible to avoid any shortcut. Let’s work together towards a safer workplace environment for all!” said Mr Sallandt. The Campaign reinforces the Health and Safety rules and guidelines, relevant key performance indicators, job-safe practice training and preventive campaigns that are conducted regularly at IOILC Asia. EDIBLE OILS BERITAIOI 23 at I n April and May 2015, IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Asia organised two tailor-made Creative Studio workshops catering to existing customers who were interested in gaining new ideas for their product innovations. The two-day workshops covered versatile confectionery and bakery applications which were then transformed to industrial fit products. Excited participants enjoyed innovating creations with their hands while experiencing new coatings and fillings. Senior Food Technologists Mr Liew Chong Poh and Ms Tey Meei Shya together with the Application & Development team introduced the participants to low-trans fats and heatresistant chocolate, truffle, bake-stable filling in cookies, sponge cake using emulsifier shortening, soft chocolate spread, refreshing flavors, and unique light and fluffy whipped fillings. The participants hailed from the provinces of Tianjin, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Fujian in the People’s Republic of China. IOILC Asia General Manager (Commercial & Logistics) Mr Sander Fredriks presenting the certificate of participation to the customers. SAFETY CAMPAIGN WEEK 2015 In addition, the blood donation and organ donation campaigns resulted in 74 pints of blood being donated and 73 newly-pledged organ donors. The staff also attended health talks and HIV/AIDS awareness talks with free blood tests consisting of HIV screening, cholesterol and blood glucose levels. The Safety Campaign Week concluded with presentation of prizes to the SHE-related activities’ winners. IOI Edible Oils (IOIEO) held its annual safety week as part of its commitment to promote safety, health and environment (SHE) awareness to its employees. The "Safety Campaign Week" kicked off on 23 March 2015 with SHE-related activities such as safety quiz, gotong-royong and dental care. Staff participated in an emergency mock fire drill in the biomass plant (fibre warehouse) aided by IOIEO’s first aid team and emergency response team (ERT), Bomba Sandakan, Duchess of Kent Hospital, police and civil defence department. The drill’s post-mortem highlighted areas for improvement but the overall report was good. 24 IOI MALL BERITAIOI COME TOGETHER FOR Aidilfitri at ICM J ust as Hari Raya brings families closer, this spirit of togetherness was celebrated at IOI City Mall (ICM) as it welcomed Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri with an array of traditional festive treats and entertainment from 26 June to 23 July 2015. Its Hari Raya theme showcased the rich tapestry of Malayan culture, heritage and lifestyle to the shoppers. The mall’s Centre Court invoked nolstagia with the setting up of a traditional village home called “Rumah Panggung”. Its dwelling was built according to the traditional Malayan concepts with simple funnel shapes and the use of ventilation grilles at its gable ends (tebar layar), as well as ventilation joints to allow good ventilation which cools the house effectively. ketupats “A family gathers to weave otive together – depicting the em ence of moments that capture the ess tradition Hari Raya.This act of culture, n a village and celebration is set withi ual displays home, and replicates the vis at IOI City Mall.” Apart from the Hari Raya giveaways to daily spenders, shoppers were entertained by festive performances such as Angklong Bamboo Flutes, Muzik Asli Performance, Cultural Dance, and Caklempong Malayan Orchestra while children enjoyed the All-Day Kids’ Activities making coconut coin boxes, ceramic painting and rattan-weaving. Parents with their children having fun making coconut coin boxes at the Rumah Panggung’s veranda. The abundance of Malay tradition and traditional values marked ICM’s first Hari Raya celebration, guaranteeing its shoppers an all-round enriching Hari Raya visit! IOI MALL 25 SupeRaya BERITAIOI AT IOI MALL PUCHONG I n the month of Ramadan, visitors to IOI Mall Puchong, especially the children, were thrilled to do their Hari Raya shopping and catch local animation hero BoBoiBoy and friends in action. The “SupeRAYA bersama (with) Superhero BoBoiBoy” campaign was launched on 26 June 2015 in conjunction with the upcoming festive celebration. The event’s star were BoBoiBoy and his friends Ying, Yaya and Gopal who made an appearance alongside management personnel of IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) and the mall. The smiles on the underprivileged children’s faces made the event more meaningful. Children from Pusat Jagaan Baitul Hidayah were invited for the ceremony where they were among the first to catch their favourite cartoon characters and also received duit raya and goodie bags from IOIPG Chief Operating Officer (Property Investment) Mr Cheah Wing Choong. Besides festive bargains, the younger shoppers also took part in BoBoiBoy mascots’ meet-the-fans sessions, colouring, and public screening of the popular Malaysian animated series on selected dates and allocated times at the mall. AND1 STREETBALL CHALLENGE KICKS OFF B asketball fans gathered at IOI Mall Puchong when it hosted the first leg of “AND1 Streetball Challenge”, a three-on-three challenge, on 14 June 2015. Participants also took part in other side show events such as Slam Dunk, Best Shooter and Streetball competitions. The AND1 Streetball Challenge is a platform for youngsters to hone their basketball skills, and this year’s 12th edition attracted 313 teams with more than 900 participants across five categories – Boys Under-12, Boys Under-15, Boys Under-18, Girls Under-18 and Men’s Under-21. The grand final will be held in November in Kuala Lumpur. Points accumulated will determine the ultimate winner of AND1 Streetball Challenge! Demonstrating their basketball moves. 26 IOI MALL BERITAIOI Windmills of Love for Moms I n conjunction with Mother’s Day celebration, IOI Mall Kulai organised “The Windmill Paper Curtain Project” involving 300 students from six kindergartens in Bandar Putra and Indahpura in Kulaijaya, Johor. This project enhanced the children’s creative thinking, supporting the initiative to produce well-rounded children who excel not only academically, but in creative arts as well. From 1 April till 30 April 2015, each participating student was tasked to create two windmills and was then guided by step-bystep tutorials to craft 600 beautiful whirling paper windmills as an expression of love and appreciation for their mothers. IOI Mall Kulai also recorded a tribute video to mothers comprising heart-warming interviews with the students and teachers which were played during the mall’s Mother’s Day celebration on 15 May 2015. SETTING THE BAR AT IOI MALL KULAI IOI Mall Kulai collaborated with South Malaysia Street Workout Crew Bar-Selatan for the “King of the Bar Challenge 2015” held on 24 May 2015 in conjunction with the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The competition garnered strong interest from street workout enthusiasts from Malaysia and Singapore. Street workout is a physical activity performed mostly in outdoor parks or public facilities. Besides fostering strong friendship and unity among youths, the competition also aimed to promote street workout to encourage them to lead an active lifestyle. Participants were given three minutes for each category to demonstrate their agility in Max PushUp, Max Pull-Up, Max Dip and Freestyle. Winners of the “King of the Bar Challenge 2015”: (from left) Zulfadli Nadzeri, Zulhilmi Nadzeri and Muhamad Hakim Azahar. All participating kindergartens received a certificate of participation while the students were given goodie bags for their effort. HOTEL BERITAIOI 27 SAYING “HELLO” TO MAULUD! Both hotels dedicated the whole month of March to Earth Hour and raising funds for the then-newborn tapir via sales of speciallydesigned Earth Hour t-shirts. During the visit, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel Director of Operations Mr Henry Choong and Palm Garden Hotel Marketing Communications Manager Ms Audrey Yap handed over proceeds from the t-shirt sales to Zoology Director Dr Mat Naim Hj Ramli, who received the RM5,000 contribution on behalf of the zoo’s management. A team of 15 associates from Putrajaya Marriott Hotel and Palm Garden Hotel made a trip to Zoo Negara on 14 April 2015 to visit “Maulud”, a baby tapir adopted by the hotels in a collaborative animal conservation effort with the national zoo. Tapir faces extinction due to constant habitat loss. The team also took the opportunity to observe “Maulud” in his comfortable surroundings at the “Tapir Sanctuary”. Both hotels will continue to support the adopted tapir and do their part in spreading awareness on the importance of animal conservation, specially “Maulud” and his species. Adorable “Maulud” with his mommy at the “Tapir Sanctuary”. Bubur Lambuk Giveaways to Road Users the assigned toll plazas, namely the PLUS Malaysia Berhad tolls at Bangi, Kajang and UPM, as well as the LITRAK toll at Puchong Selatan. The distribution took place from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Happy associates stationed at the Puchong Selatan toll plaza. O n 16 June 2015, just two days prior to the start of Ramadan, the teams at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Palm Garden Hotel and Palm Garden Golf Club (PGGC) distributed bubur lambuk at selected toll plazas located near IOI Resort City. Five thousand containers of the delicious creamy rice porridge, a traditional dish that is much sought-after for breaking fast during the fasting month, were prepared by the two hotels and golf club’s respective Executive Chefs using their own special recipes. Associates from the hotels and PGGC were divided into groups and headed to Hotel associates packing some of the 5,000 bubur lambuk containers at the hotel’s kitchen. While the road users were taken by surprise, they were equally pleased to receive the bubur lambuk plus promotional flyers for 15% discount on buka puasa dinners at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel and Palm Garden Hotel. The event was a success thanks to the great team effort and efficient coordination from everyone. 28 HOTEL BERITAIOI Making A SUCCESS! F ollowing its maiden participation last year, Palm Garden Hotel once again took part in the Royal FLORIA Putrajaya 2015, a prestigious international flower and garden festival which ran from 30 May to 7 June. The festival’s Smart Partner Palm Garden Hotel (Hotel Manager Cik Zarilla Bashir) during media event with Putrajaya Corporation President Tan Sri Aseh Hj Che Mat. Palm Garden Hotel was the preferred accommodation for more than 120 local and international floral designers and landscape architects who hail from Malaysia, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, United Kingdom, China, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, Myanmar and many more countries. The hotel also hosted the Welcome Dinner and Flower Fashion Show on 27 May attended by Putrajaya Corporation President Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Aseh Che Mat and Putrajaya Floria Sdn Bhd Managing Director Puan Hajah Haslinda Khalid. Over at Putrajaya Precinct 4, Palm Garden Hotel set up its IOI Heliconia Café along the picturesque lake. The café served a wide selection of popular local and international delicacies to VIPs and visitors. The eighth edition of Royal FLORIA Putrajaya saw various daily activities held throughout the nine-day period including floral arrangement demonstrations, gardening workshops, photography competition, and arts and crafts exhibits. The hotel worked closely with Putrajaya Floria Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Putrajaya Corporation, to ensure the festival's success. PGGC HOSTS TUN ABDUL RAZAK CHALLENGE TROPHY Strengthening diplomatic ties and bilateral relations between Malaysia and China. O n 31 May 2015, Palm Garden Golf Club (PGGC) welcomed VIPs and dignitaries for the “Tun Abdul Razak (TAR) Challenge Trophy” – a Malaysia-China Friendly Golf Competition to commemorate the political and economic relations between the two countries. The tournament, named after the late second Prime Minister of Malaysia, witnessed a total of 120 participants from Malaysia and China including guests from the public and private sectors. Among the VIPs present were Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy Mr Wu Zhengping and Malay Businessmen and Industrialist Association of Malaysia (PERDASAMA) President Datuk Moehamad Izat Emir. “Bilateral relations between China and Malaysia are something close to my heart. For it was my father, the late Tun Abdul Razak who took the bold step 41 years ago as the first ASEAN nation to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China," said Najib. Acting Chairman of China Enterprises Association in Malaysia Mr Li Zhongping echoed this sentiment as this competition enhanced friendship among the people of the two nations on the same exact date when Malaysia and China established diplomatic ties on 31 May 1974. The golf competition, which also raised funds for the Malaysia Disaster Relief Fund, came to a close with the Prime Minister presenting the challenge trophy to the defending champion, Malaysia, during the prize presentation cum luncheon. REWARDS RM33,400 TO 75 YAA RECIPIENTS T his year, a total of 75 students received the Young Achievers’ Awards (YAA) from Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng (Yayasan TSLSC) totalling RM34,400 in cash prizes, plaques and certificates in recognition of their excellent results in UPSR, PT3, O-Levels, SPM, STPM, Matriculation Programme and A-Levels examinations.Awards given also took into consideration the students’ active participation in extra-curricular activities. FOUNDATION BERITAIOI 29 The students also drew inspiration from the success story of Ms Choi Jean Yu, a Gold Award recipient in the A-Levels category. Even though she could not differentiate between ears and nose at the age of five, she is now realising her dream in becoming a doctor. She credited her family and teachers as her pillars of support, and her diligence in studies has paid off. On 20 June 2015, an award presentation ceremony was held for 13 recipients at Palm Garden Hotel. The event started with the screening of IOI Group’s corporate video, followed by an opening speech by IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor. He acknowledged Yayasan TSLSC’s commitment in motivating young students to strive for success in life. In congratulating them, he gently reminded the students to always be thankful for their parents' sacrifices and guidance in supporting their educational journey. Dato’ Lee also highlighted the importance of striving towards excellence in everything we do.This value formed one of the seven core values of IOI Group which was further emphasised during the IOI Core Values video played later on. Students and parents gleaned useful insights of the values and ethics governing the company’s corporate environment. Dato’ Lee then presented the YAA awards to recipients who did well in their UPSR and PT3 examinations, while the rest received their accolades from Yayasan TSLSC Executive Director Datin Joanne Wong. Ms Choi imparting wise advice to her fellow YAA recipients to continue on their track to excellence. After the award presentation, financial literacy trainer Mr Edward Lee cum Director of MoneyTree Malaysia took the opportunity to engage the students in an interactive and stimulating session aimed at improving their financial knowledge.The students gained financial tips and goals via games and inspirational story-sharing during the hour-long session. It was an eye-opener experience for the students and guided the parents towards a better financial future for their children. The award presentation ceremony ended with a delicious buffet lunch at Palms Café. Congratulations to all YAA recipients! A proud moment for a young YAA recipient as he received his certificate from Dato’ Lee. The financial literacy session encouraged the students to speak up and share their views. Datin Joanne presenting the YAA trophy to a YAA recipient for scoring in the STPM examination. 30 FOUNDATION BERITAIOI YAYASAN TSLSC BRINGS CHILDREN ON A FUN DAY OUT “See how high I can jump on the trampoline Launch Pad!” O n 13 June 2015, a total of 70 children from Rumah Amal Limpahan Kasih (RALK) and Rumah Juara from Puchong enjoyed a fun day of wholesome adventure and dinosaurs at IOI City Mall (ICM) courtesy of Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng (Yayasan TSLSC) as part of IOI Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Two girls at the Go Pedal track while Datin Joanne Wong (background) practises safety first by equipping a child with helmet. While watching the guests having the time of their lives swinging, jumping, climbing and running from one end to the other, Datin Joanne said, “We hope today’s fun-filled outing will bring smiles to the children and give them memorable experiences. It is exciting for us to spend time with the children and to see them enjoying themselves as much as we are of having them with us here today!” Later, the residents were served lunch packs from The Chicken Rice Shop and received goodie bags. The fun outing was capped off with the much-anticipated movie screening of “Jurassic World” at Golden Screen Cinemas. The movie experience was a first for some of the children, and it was a real treat to be able to watch dinosaurs being brought to life on the big screen! Climbing through The Maze’s obstacles. The children, ranging from three to 22 years old, arrived with their caregivers at 9:00 am in two chartered buses and were ushered to the mall’s indoor action-themed adventure park, District21.Yayasan TSLSC Executive Director Datin Joanne Wong and the team of volunteers warmly welcomed the special guests. After a safety briefing session by District21’s personnel, the younger children were escorted to enjoy attractions such as the Train Ride, Mini Cars and Carousel while the older ones took on challenging games such as The Maze, GoPedal, Launch Pad,Tubby Ride and Low Ropes. Dinosaurs await this happy group of residents and Yayasan TSLSC volunteers! Low Ropes trail requires effort and concentration from the little ones as they make their way across the seven obstacles. The beneficiaries, RALK and Rumah Juara, are a safe haven for orphans and the underprivileged as they grow in an environment that enables them to be secure in their identity, strong in character, and equipped with moral values and good social skills.
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