Boustead sertai Program Pengiktirafan Veteran 1Malaysia

September - December 2012
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Boustead sertai Program
Pengiktirafan Veteran
1Malaysia
- pg 3
Boustead sertai
Karnival Kerjaya
Pemuda BN 2012
- pg 4
Group Admin. &
Communications teambuilding
at Eagle Ranch Resort,
Port Dickson
- pg 8 & 9
Group Human Capital
Management departmental
trip to Phuket,
Thailand
- pg 10 & 11
Selamat Tahun Baru
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Deputy Chairman/
Group Managing Director's
message
were primarily driven by our Plantation Division, while almost
all our other Divisions also delivered improved results for this
financial year.
Towards the end of the last quarter and in an effort to consolidate
our building materials businesses, the Group undertook a
privatisation exercise of UAC Berhad. We successfully received
shareholders’ approval and are at the tail end of this exercise.
Dear fellow Bousteadians,
As we come to the close of 2012, we have much to be
grateful for, more so as the world economy continues to
be an uncertain one. Fortunately, Malaysia’s economy
has been able to pull through and deliver sustained
results during these very uncertain times.
Our third quarter performance for this financial year saw a
significant improvement with a commendable 91% jump
in profit after tax compared with the preceding quarter.
This is testament to the fact that we are cognisant of the
need to deliver shareholder value. Our sterling results
As we look towards the New Year which will certainly bring
uncertainty given the global economic conditions, we have to
remain resilient and steadfast to work harder and improve on
our performance. I look forward to your continued dedication
in the year ahead.
Lastly, may I wish all Boustead staff a Happy New Year and a
better year ahead.
Thank you.
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
Perutusan Timbalan Pengerusi/
Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan
Staf Boustead yang dihargai,
Semakin kita menghampiri detik terakhir penghujung
tahun 2012, kita patut banyak bersyukur lebih-lebih
lagi apabila berhadapan dengan keadaan ekonomi
dunia yang masih tidak menentu ketika ini. Syukur
alhamdulillah, ekonomi Malaysia mampu bertahan dan
kita dapat mengekalkan keputusan yang baik di saat
tidak menentu ini.
Prestasi kita pada suku ketiga tahun kewangan ini
menyaksikan peningkatan ketara di mana keuntungan
selepas cukai telah meningkat dengan baik sebanyak
91% berbanding suku sebelumnya. Keputusan ini
jelas menunjukkan bahawa kita sememangnya
menitikberatkan kepentingan untuk meningkatkan
nilai pemegang saham kita. Keputusan cemerlang
ini didorong khususnya oleh Bahagian Perladangan,
manakala hampir semua Bahagian yang lain telah
menunjukkan prestasi yang lebih baik bagi tahun
kewangan ini.
Pada penghujung suku akhir tahun ini dan dalam
usaha untuk menyatukan perniagaan-perniagaan
Boustead sertai
Program Pengiktirafan
Veteran 1Malaysia
bahan binaan kita, Kumpulan telah mengambil langkah untuk
menjadikan UAC Berhad sebuah anak syarikatnya sebagai
syarikat persendirian. Kita telah berjaya mendapat kelulusan
daripada para pemegang saham dan tindakan ini hampir
selesai.
B
oustead Holdings Berhad (Boustead) serta beberapa anak
syarikat serta syarikat bersekutunya seperti Pharmaniaga
Berhad, Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn. Bhd. dan
Affin Holdings Berhad telah membuka booth pameran bagi
mempamerkan aktiviti, perkhidmatan serta produk masingmasing sempena Program Pengiktirafan Veteran 1Malaysia
baru-baru ini.
Timbalan Pengerusi/Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan Boustead, Y.Bhg. Tan Sri
Dato' Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin sedang membelek salah satu produk yang
dipamerkan di booth pameran Boustead sambil diperhatikan oleh
Pengerusi Boustead, Jen. Tan Sri Dato' Mohd Ghazali Hj. Che Mat (B)
Majlis program pengiktirafan tersebut telah dirasmikan oleh
Y.A.B. Perdana Menteri Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak
pada 15 Disember 2012 di Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Program
tersebut bertujuan untuk memberi bantuan holistik kepada
veteran Angkatan Tentera Malaysia dengan memanfaatkan
sumber-sumber di agensi kerajaan dan sektor swasta melalui
latihan dan penempatan pekerjaan, peluang perniagaan dan
membantu keluarga.
Boustead turut memberi sokongan terhadap program tersebut
dengan menyediakan beberapa peluang pekerjaan kepada
golongan tersebut.
Antara para pengunjung yang singgah di booth pameran Boustead
Tatkala kita menyambut kedatangan Tahun Baru yang
sememangnya penuh dengan ketidakpastian akibat keadaan
ekonomi global, kita perlu terus bertahan dan berikrar untuk
bekerja lebih keras dan meningkatkan prestasi kita. Saya
berharap agar anda dapat terus menjalankan tugas dengan
penuh dedikasi untuk tahun mendatang ini.
Boustead Sissons awarded
ISO 9001-2008 certification
Akhir sekali, saya ingin mengucapkan Selamat Tahun Baru
kepada semua staf Boustead dan semoga tahun mendatang ini
akan lebih baik lagi.
B
oustead Sissons Paints Sdn. Bhd. (Boustead Sissons) has been
awarded ISO 9001-2008 quality certification by Lloyd’s Register
Quality Assurance (LRQA) on 23 October 2012. Boustead Sissons'
General Manager, En. Megat Joha received the ISO 9001-2008
certificate from LRQA’s representative, En. Mohd Azhar Sulaiman in
a ceremony held at Nilai Factory on 12 November 2012.
Terima kasih.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
Boustead Sissons' General Manager, En. Megat Joha (right) receiving
the ISO 9001-2008 certification from LRQA's representative,
En. Mohd Azhar Sulaiman (left)
The ISO 9001 certification was awarded to Boustead Sissons after
a series of trainings, effective implementation of programmes and
proper assessments by LRQA.
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Boustead sertai Karnival
Kerjaya Pemuda BN 2012
Deputy Health Minister, Y.B. Datuk Rosnah Abd Rashid Shirlin and
Pharmaniaga's Director, En. Suffian Hj. Haron witness the signing of MoU
by Pharmaniaga's Managing Director, Y.Bhg. Dato’ Farshila Emran and
PPDT's Managing Director, En. Shazali Shauf
B
oustead Holdings Berhad (Boustead) serta beberapa anak
syarikatnya telah mengambil bahagian di Karnival Kerjaya Pemuda
BN 2012 (BN Youth Job Fair 2012) yang berlangsung pada 16 - 18
November 2012 di Dewan Tun Razak 1, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. Sebanyak
240 buah agensi kerajaan dan swasta telah membuka booth pameran
sempena karnival tersebut bagi merangsang lebih kurang 40,000
peluang pekerjaan dan 5,000 peluang latihan kepada golongan belia
yang masih mencari peluang pekerjaan.
Majlis telah dirasmikan oleh Menteri Dalam Negeri, Y.B. Dato’ Seri
Hishammuddin Tun Hussein pada 17 November 2012. Beliau serta
Pengerusi Pemuda BN, Y.B. Khairy Jamaluddin turut meluangkan masa
untuk melawat booth pameran syarikat-syarikat yang mengambil
bahagian termasuklah booth pameran Boustead.
Pharmaniaga signs
MoU with Pusat Pakar
Dialysis Traktif
Speaking on stage is Y.Bhg. Dato’ Dr. Ghazali Ahmad,
Head of Nephrology, Kuala Lumpur Hospital
Ramai graduan menga
mbil peluang menye
rahkan resume
mereka di booth pam
eran Boustead
MHS provides Petronas another EC225 in record time
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harmaniaga Berhad (Pharmaniaga), through its
subsidiary Pharmaniaga Marketing Sdn. Bhd. has
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Pusat Pakar Dialysis Traktif Sdn. Bhd. (PPDT)
on 23 October 2012 to collaborate in facilitating
the establishment of new dialysis centres under the
Sayang Dialysis franchise.
The MoU was witnessed by Deputy Health Minister,
Y.B. Datuk Rosnah Abd Rashid Shirlin, who also
officiated a seminar on haemodialysis themed 'Safety &
Challenges' organised by Pharmaniaga on the same day.
n 27 September 2012 at 8.30 a.m., an EC225 helicopter leased by MHS Aviation Berhad (MHS) from Vietnam Helicopters
South (VNHS) departed VungTau airport in Vietnam and arrived in Kerteh, Terengganu at 12.20 p.m. later that day.
With the MoU, Pharmaniaga aims to reach out to
dialysis patients by providing high-end Bellco
haemodialysis machines and disposable items to all
centres under the Sayang Dialysis flagship. Currently,
there are six Sayang Dialysis centres throughout the
country and one centre each is being planned for Kota
Bharu and Kota Kinabalu.
The arrival of the helicopter marks a record time for MHS for making a foreign
helicopter operational. The process began on 9 August 2012 when Petronas
awarded the contract to MHS and began operating on 1 October 2012. This
represents a time-frame of only 52 days, which was made possible due to the
close cooperation between MHS and VNHS.
The lease was signed in VungTau on 26 September by MHS’ Executive Director,
En. Mohsein Ma’som, and VNHS' General Director, Capt. Vi Cong Dung. This
increases MHS' fleet of EC225 to six aircraft and MHS has so far clocked more
than 11,000 hours on EC225 since taking delivery of the first helicopter in
January 2011.
This helicopter which carries the registration number 9M-STK, is the third
helicopter to be leased from VNHS within the last five years. With this
contract, MHS and VNHS hope to continue their long term partnership and
also sustain the positive ties between Malaysia and Vietnam. Other projects
both companies have worked together on have been in Miri, Sarawak and Dili,
East Timor.
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Since April this year, Pharmaniaga has successfully
installed 18 units of Bellco machines at several dialysis
centres and through this MoU, Pharmaniaga will supply
an additional 14 more units to Sayang Dialysis centres
by year end.
MHS’ Executive Director, En. Mohsein Ma’som (right) exchanges documents
with VNHS' General Director, Capt. Vi Cong Dung (left)
MHS and VNHS crew in front of EC225
Pharmaniaga's Managing Director, Y.Bhg. Dato’ Farshila
Emran said, “The MoU is in line with the Government’s
aspiration to provide high quality treatment at an
affordable price, thus making excellent healthcare
accessible to all.”
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erita Boustead had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Tristan
Roper-Caldbeck, a British student who visited Boustead recently.
Tristan has ties with Boustead through his great, great, great
grandfather Jasper Young, a senior partner to Edward Boustead.
Another member of his family, Iain Mark Roper-Caldbeck was also
with Barlow Boustead Estates Agency from 1966 to 1980.
The visit was requested by Tristan who expressed a keen interest in
learning about how Boustead has evolved over the years. During
his 3-day visit to Boustead from 4 - 6 September 2012, Tristan was
given extensive tours and presentations of the company’s various
operations and developments. He had the opportunity to visit
Menara Boustead, the Curve and the Mutiara Damansara area,
The Royale Bintang The Curve, The Royale Bintang Damansara,
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, the University of Nottingham
Malaysia Campus and Balau Estate in Semenyih.
Below is an excerpt of the interview with Tristan on 6 September
2012.
Tristan, tell us a little bit about yourself.
Hi, I am Tristan Frederick Roper-Caldbeck. I am 19 years old and
I am originally from the county of Leicestershire, England. I am
a student at the University of Nottingham in the UK, majoring
in Business Management. After the break, I will be spending my
second academic year at Nottingham’s Campus in Ningbo, China.
Is it by coincidence that you chose Nottingham University as
your place of study or did you already know about Boustead’s
partnership with Nottingham before joining the University?
I did not. I learnt about the partnership only after joining the
University from the globalisation talks advertised on the University
of Nottingham’s website.
Do you have any hobbies or special interests?
I am a keen musician, and play tennis and squash. I also enjoy
travelling.
Is this your first visit to Malaysia and what brings you here?
Yes, it is my first visit. I wanted to do some travelling around Asia
before heading up to China. I have been to Dubai, Thailand and
Singapore. From Singapore, I then took the train to Kuala Lumpur.
Did you make any connection with Boustead while you were in
Singapore?
No, I did not. I wanted to see where the footprint of the headquarters
of Boustead & Co. used to be in Collier Quay and a businessman
directed me to the site. I just wanted to see what was located there
now since the original building was demolished in the 1970s.
Did you find anything there?
I found a huge skyscraper in its place, so locating it was difficult.
Tristan, what brings you here to Boustead now? Why are you so
keen to know about us?
I am actually trying to find motivation and inspiration from this visit.
It is nice to learn about the past and what has been achieved and
New boss at helm
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rofessor Christine Ennew has been
appointed the new Provost and ProVice-Chancellor for Internationalisation
of The University of Nottingham
Malaysia Campus (UNMC).
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Tristan Roper-Caldbeck
what can be achieved. I have brought along some documents
on Boustead that I would like to share with you. There are
probably many more documents, which were kept in the
London/Singapore offices. Indeed, the family lost many of
the historic documents in the 1930s following a fire that
destroyed our home in Scotland (that was in the time of
Arthur Young, the senior partner in the business and the
eldest son of Jasper Young).
Who has been keeping this information on Boustead?
Just my family - my great grandparents and my parents.
When did you actually become interested in Boustead?
Quite some time ago, since my time in school. My grandmother
has written a few books on our family, which included the
Boustead connection, when my great grandfather George
Reginald Roper-Caldbeck was the Chairman. Also my father
worked for the business in the 1980s primarily in the
manufacturing divisions in England, and my interest has sort
of kept growing from there.
Tell us about your great, great, great grandfather, Jasper
Young. How did he meet Edward Boustead and when did
he join Boustead?
Jasper was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1833. He met
Edward Boustead in London after seeing an advertisement
offering jobs to young people willing to go out to the Far East
to join one of the many trading houses there. But as he was
too young at that time, about 18 years old, he was told to
come back and apply for the job when he was older. Much
to the amazement of Edward Boustead, Jasper returned as
instructed at the age of 22. Boustead was so impressed with
his tenacity and determination and strong character that he
offered him a posting to Singapore and he readily accepted,
joining the firm of Boustead & Co. in 1850. Jasper was made
a partner in 1860.
What happened then?
On Edward Boustead’s death in 1888, Jasper Young became
senior partner and Boustead & Co. was passed through
generations of my family. The sequence of Chairman was
broadly as follows: Edward Boustead, Jasper Young, Arthur
Young, George Reginald Roper-Caldbeck and Harry Bertram
Roper-Caldbeck.
In the 1970s, the Group was reorganised into the following
sub-groups: Boustead Ltd. (London), Bousteadco Singapore
Ltd., Boustead Holdings Berhad and Boustead Australia Ltd.
George Reginald and Harry Bertram, orchestrated the transfer
of Boustead Holdings Berhad to Malaysian investors in 1976.
However, family involvement continued with Boustead Plc.
in London and Singapore, until 1986, when my great uncle,
Michael Rory Roper-Caldbeck, stepped down as Chairman.
How long was Jasper Young with Boustead?
Jasper returned from Singapore to live in London in 1873. He
A visit to the Balau Estate in Semenyih
Professor Ennew took over from
Professor Ian Pashby who after nearly
five years at the helm, has moved to the
University of Hull as Pro-Vice-Chancellor
for Engagement.
4,400 and the campus has been recognised
by the Malaysian Government for the quality
of both its teaching and research. Continuous
investment in infrastructure and services has
seen the student experience improve year on
year. UNMC is a vibrant academic community
with over 70 nationalities represented amongst
the student body. I am proud of what the staff
have achieved over recent years and I feel
very privileged to have been part of UNMC’s
continuing success."
“I will be very sad to leave behind so many friends
Professor Ennew has been at the
and colleagues and a country which I have grown
heart of Nottingham’s ambitious
to love. The family has had so many wonderful
internationalisation programme for
adventures since arriving in Asia but they are
many years - spending significant
now looking forward to returning to the UK and
periods of time in China and the wider
Professor Christine Ennew
the new challenges that lie ahead. My new role
Asia-Pacific region. She currently
at Hull will be particularly special for me as I am
manages the University’s international
moving to my home-town University,” he added.
strategy which has attracted students
and academic staff from almost 150 nations to its research
The University of Nottingham’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor
and teaching campuses in Britain and Asia. She took a leading
David Greenaway said, “When The University of Nottingham
role in the development of the Malaysia Campus when it was
established a campus in Malaysia, the move was certainly
first established in Kuala Lumpur in 2000 and between 2008
visionary. Just 80 students walked through the doors when the
and 2011 she had oversight responsibility for the continuing
campus opened in 2000. Since then thousands of students of
development and integration of Nottingham’s historic campuses
all nationalities have reaped the benefits of gaining a British
in China and Malaysia.
degree after studying on the other side of the world."
Professor Ennew said, “We need to focus on balanced growth in
"It is a major undertaking for our academics and staff who
an increasingly competitive environment. We have to ensure we
move, often with their families, half way around the world
get the right subject mix and that we continue to enhance the
to embrace new challenges and cultures and I want to thank
student experience. We also need to strengthen our research
Professor Pashby for his commitment and dedication. His tenure
activity by building on the core strengths of the University
of nearly five years has seen our campus in Malaysia go from
of Nottingham, working in areas of direct relevance to the
strength to strength and we wish him and his family the very
development of the Malaysian economy and in partnership with
best for the future,” he added.
Malaysian universities.”
Professor Pashby said, “It has been a challenging, exciting and
very rewarding five years in which I have overseen a growth
in student numbers, range of subjects offered and research
activity. Student numbers have increased from 2,700 to over
worked in the London office, as Senior Partner, dividing his time
between his London home and Garroch, his Scottish Estate until
he passed away in 1907. He was 74 years old. By then both of his
sons Arthur and Bertie were partners in the business.
Tell us about your other family member, Iain Mark RoperCaldbeck who used to work with Barlow Boustead Estates.
What is your relationship with him?
Iain is my great grandfather’s nephew. He was with Edward
Boustead & Co. Ltd., rubber planters between 1960 and 1966.
He joined Barlow Boustead Estates Agency Sdn. Bhd. in 1966
and retired in 1980.
How was he related to Jasper Young?
Iain is the eldest son of Brig. Gen. William Roper-Caldbeck,
Jasper’s grandson. Jasper’s daughter, Alice Mary Young married
Major William Roper-Caldbeck in 1898.
Where is Iain Mark Roper-Caldbeck now?
Iain who is 75 years old now is retired and lives with his family
in Edinburgh.
Did any of your family members ever return to Malaysia?
None of them ever returned to work after ties were severed
with Boustead Holdings Berhad, although my great uncle Rory
was closely involved as Vice Chairman and later Chairman
The University of Nottingham’s links with Malaysia date back
to the 1940s when the first Malaysian students travelled
across the globe to enrol on courses in the UK. Now Malaysian
students can gain a Nottingham degree in their home country.
of Boustead Plc., based in London and Singapore. The family
is quite scattered now, with some in the United Kingdom,
Thailand, Australia and the United States - although, my uncle,
Jasper Nicholas Roper-Caldbeck still lives and farms the estate in
Scotland, originally purchased by Jasper in the 1890s.
Do you know any of the Edward Boustead family?
No, but I do know that he had a daughter, Nellie Boustead. She
married William Niven and they had a son, who went on to
become the father of the famous actor, David Niven.
Well Tristan, thank you for sharing the history of Jasper
Young, Edward Boustead and the company. Before we end
our interview, perhaps you would like to say something about
Boustead?
First of all, I would like to thank you so much for accommodating
me for the past three days. It was a unique opportunity to gain
insight into a diverse range of sectors from one of Malaysia’s
oldest trading companies, which is of particular interest to
me because of my family connection. Boustead has really
evolved and developed over the years and the operation is
huge. Although it was a fairly substantial trading house back
then, it has clearly diversified and expanded to cover hotels,
shipbuilding, property, pharmaceutical, aviation etc. It is really
amazing!
Thank you once again Tristan and good luck with your studies!
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Group Admin. & Communications teambuilding at Eagle Ranch Resort, Port Dickson
Our retreat this year was held in the 'Land of Nine States' where
we stayed at The Royale Bintang Resort & Spa in Seremban and
had our teambuilding activities at the Eagle Ranch Resort in Port
Dickson.
Later in the evening, we had our bowling tournament.
Everyone was very competitive, so it was a fight to the end
to witness which group was going to be the winner.
2nd day (8 October 2012)
1st day (7 October 2012)
Our journey to Seremban began on Friday morning of 7 October.
On the way, we detoured to the royal town of Seri Menanti
to visit the famed ancient palace ‘Istana Seri Menanti,’ now
converted into a museum. The palace was a classic showcase
of Minangkabau structure and design. The roof was built with
‘scissor-shaped’ points which are said to represent buffalo horns
and most interestingly, the palace was built with neither nail nor
screw! Amazing!
After peeking inside the life of the royal family, their personal
collection of photos and weaponry and admiring the beautiful
architecture as well as the
panoramic view of Seri
Menanti, we made our
way to our hotel for
lunch and to rest.
paintball ‘bullets’ to do just that. After a short briefing on precaution measures
and how to use the paintball gun, we were ready to battle it out on the paintball
field under the hot sun. And who would have thought that a mere 10 minutes
of paintball would be such an intense work-out? It was that moment of truth
when each and every one of us realised just how fit (or unfit) we were.
We spent most of our second day at the Eagle Ranch Resort,
engaging in various fun packed and energetic teambuilding
activities such as go-kart, paintball, archery and tele-match.
After lunch, we continued our fun filled day with an archery session. Firing
an arrow wasn’t as easy as it looked. Steady hand-eye coordination
comes only with plenty of practice.
The go-kart session was the perfect chance to show off our rally and
drifting skills. During the race, we learned to overcome obstacles as
we sped, braked and cornered down the winding track. We could feel
the rush of our heart pounding as we raced through the 350m track.
No untoward incidents, but with lots of sharp turning points, you just
have to be careful!
The paintball session was intensely
absorbing. Split into two groups,
each team was given the task of
‘capturing’ the opponent’s flag
and we could unleash a hail of
We wrapped up our teambuilding session with a tele-match. From
balloon buster to brick relay, from giant slippers to tug of war, the
field was full of laughter, racing, and even a few eccentric moments
of embarrassment. Win or lose, everyone had a good time!
chance to greet these big birds, stood on their large eggs and
even rode on them. Almost all of our team members braved
themselves to try out this hard to come by experience. They
were rewarded with a certificate after each successful ride. After
the ride, we moved on to the race course to watch an ostrich
race demonstrated by the farm workers. We also stopped by an
Ostrich souvenir shop and tried out Ostrich satay.
We then proceeded to Nilai 3 to have lunch and to do some quick
shopping. After Nilai 3, we continued our journey back home.
The teambuilding event was hailed as a success, considering that
everybody had a good time, built stronger ties, and returned with
happy memories and not forgetting lots of snapshots.
3rd day (9 October 2012)
On our last day, we visited the Jelita Ostrich Show Farm, the
largest show farm in South-East Asia and home to more
than 80 ostriches. During the tour at the farm, we learnt
about the lifecycle of the ostrich, as well as the do’s and
don’ts when dealing with these large birds. We got the
Giant slipper game. "Left right left!"
Razli aka Robin Hood…
"Ready, aim, fire!"
In front of Istana Seri Menanti
Two teams pitting against each
other in a test of strength
The team admiring the elegant dining hall….The walls are adorned
with photographs of the royal family taken through the generations
It is so juicy and tender!"
Tasting the ostrich satay…."
"Ok, mask on, body vest on.
We are ready to battle!"
"Let us throw a strike!"
Khaled saddling up on an
ostrich which has been
blindfolded so it will not
suddenly bolt off
Yut testing the strength
of ostrich eggs
"Come to momma Suraya!"
"Careful Dzul!"
Ostriches love to peck, but their beaks are not strong enough to hurt
"Ready...get set...go!"
ale
Ainni having a wh
of a time as she
ck
tra
speeds around the
Group photo in front of
the Eagle Ranch entrance
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Group Human
Capital Management
departmental trip
to Phuket,Thailand
Phang Nga Bay, here we come!
Inside the 'Ice Cream Cave'
flavours of cashew nuts such as tom yam,
chocolate, nori, butter, honey, and garlic
flavour.
A pose in front of James Bond Island
Breathtaking view at Promthep Peninsular
To experience some glitter, the
GHCM team visited the Phuket
Gemstone Factory, which is
the world’s biggest jewellery
store. They were able to
observe the intricate process
of jewellery making and were
given the opportunity to visit
the jewellery showroom.
Group photo in front of Wat Chalong
Having a great time
B
oustead Holdings Berhad’s Group Human
Capital Management (GHCM) Department staff
recently took time off from their busy schedule
for a departmental trip to Phuket, Thailand in
October 2012. The objective of the trip was to
strengthen the bonds between staff by exploring
new experience in a foreign land. The trip was
filled with exciting activities and visits to the
island’s fascinating attractions.
Known as the ‘Pearl of the Andaman’, Phuket is
Thailand’s largest island. It is a province located
in the southern part of the country, surrounded
by beautiful sandy beaches, amazing landscapes,
greenery and culture.
Khao Ping Kan
On Lawa Island
During the tour, the
GHCM team visited Wat
Chalong, the largest
Buddhist temple in
Phuket. They also passed
by Rawai Beach to catch a
glimpse of the Sea Gypsy
Village. The team also had
an opportunity to visit
the renowned Promthep
Peninsular to enjoy its
breathtaking scenery.
In front of Royal Marina Phuket Yacht Club
It was also an educational
visit when the GHCM team
paid a visit to Sri
Bhurapa Orchid
Phuket which is the first
cashew nut factory in
Phuket. The tour of the
factory provided insights
on cashew nut processing
stages. They were able to
sample ‘Cashewy’ which is
cashew nut juice, believed
to have valuable medicinal
properties and also the
different and unique
The GHCM team’s visit to Phuket was also
filled with adventurous activities, whereby
they had the opportunity to go island
hopping at Phang Nga Bay. The first stop
was Panak Island where they had the
chance to explore the Ice Cream Cave,
which was a limestone cave with icecream-like formation. They also visited
the famous James Bond Island and Khao
Ping Kan, which were both featured
in the James Bond movie - The
Man with the Golden Gun. After
that, they experienced thrilling sea
canoeing activity on Tulu Island.
The team was also given the
opportunity to see up-close a
Muslim floating village when
they had lunch on Panyee Island.
They continued their journey to
Hong Island to see the strange
and beautiful stalactites of the
island. They were also given a
Getting ready for sea canoeing activity
In the company of friends
chance to swim and relax by the beach
on Lawa Island. It was indeed a wonderful
experience and they were able to test
their team's spirit and team support
amongst members.
The GHCM team's trip to Phuket was
indeed a fun and memorable one. They
left Phuket with an amazing experience
and unforgettable memories, and most
importantly, the opportunity to get to
know each member of the team better,
outside the office setting.
Lunch on Panyee Island
At the Phuket Gemstone Factory
One for the album
Enjoying themselves
View of Patong Beach
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University of Nottingham's
Impact Campaign goes global
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he University of Nottingham’s biggest ever fundraising
Impact Campaign is on target to reach its goal of £150
million and the appeal, which has reached £81 million has
gone global.
The University has established two charitable foundations
to support the work of its pioneer international campuses
in Malaysia and Ningbo, China. The aim is to help talented
students, particularly those in financial need to develop
young academic talents and to grow the University’s research
priorities across the world with the aim of changing lives,
tackling global issues and shaping the future.
Professor Hai-Sui Yu, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for International
Campuses said, “The University of Nottingham’s uniquely
global position, with campuses in the UK, Malaysia and
China, and a global student community of 40,000 from 150
countries provides students and researchers with unrivalled
opportunities to study and work across borders and cultures.
The two foundations, one in Malaysia and one in China
will strengthen our endeavour to create a talent pipeline of
inquisitive, capable and globally responsible citizens, pushing
the boundaries of knowledge to better serve their global
community. They will also enable donors to support the
growing number of research projects which the University
has established across Asia.”
The Royale Bintang news 2012
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October
For more information about the University’s two new
foundations in Asia, please visit: www.nottingham.edu.
my/unmc-foundation; www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/unncfoundation.
The Royale Bintang Damansara participates in PJ City
Food Bank programme, an initiative by Petaling Jaya City
Hall which aims to provide food for the homeless from its
centre. Public Relations Manager, Pn. Dangsuria Zainurdin
is on hand to represent the hotel.
For more information about the Impact Campaign, please
visit: www.nottingham.ac.uk/impactcampaign.
The University of Nottingham broke the higher education
mould when it established its two campuses in Asia.
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November
Pharmaniaga prihatin terhadap pelajar asnaf
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ada 3 November 2012, Pharmaniaga Berhad (Pharmaniaga)
telah menyerahkan 'mock' cek berjumlah RM250,000.00 yang
merupakan sebahagian daripada bayaran zakat perniagaannya
kepada Unit Zakat, Sedekah & Wakaf, Universiti Teknologi Mara
(UiTM) di majlis Malam Simfoni Kasih anjuran UiTM.
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November
25
November
The hotel plays host to the splendid wedding of En. Nadzri
and Cik Ainul Mardhiah, who is the daughter to Chief
of Malaysian Armed Forces, Y.Bhg. Gen. Tan Sri Zulkifeli
Mohd Zin. Ainul is incidentally a staff of
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur.
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November
Pengarah Urusan Pharmaniaga Berhad, Y.Bhg. Dato’ Farshila Emran, menyerahkan
'mock' cek kepada UiTM yang diterima oleh Y.A.B. Perdana Menteri,
Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak
Boustead Plantations comes to Norhaimi's rescue
oustead Plantations Berhad (Boustead Plantations) recently contributed
a cheque amounting to RM100,000.00 to En. Norhaimi Izlan Kamarudin,
Assistant Manager/Engineer of Telok Sengat Palm Oil Mill who was diagnosed
with spinal cord tumor in the thoracic region.
Norhaimi who joined the company three years ago was diagnosed with the
disease in August 2011. Since then, he has become paraplegic and is unable to
perform his duties.
Boustead Plantations’ Director, En. Shoib Abdullah, handed over the cheque
to him in an event held on 12 October 2012 at the Telok Sengat staff quarters,
Nanyo Division, Johor. Present at the event were his parents, Telok Sengat Mill
Manager and Telok Sengat Estate Manager.
As part of Boustead Plantations’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), we hope
the contribution will help ease his financial burden in the near future.
The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) KL Chapter
announces its annual Christmas Charity Cookie Bake
with a press conference held at The Royale Bintang
Kuala Lumpur. Proceeds from the charity event will be
channelled to two chosen orphanages.
Dedicated staff of The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur get
together once again for the annual Central Gotong Royong,
an initiative held to beautify the city and to promote
goodwill amongst the staff.
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En. Shoib handing over a cheque to En. Norhaimi
in the presence of his parents, En. Kamarudin Harun,
Field Conductor and Pn. Jamilah Samidi
Department store Parkson marks its steady success with
a grand gesture by throwing its 25th Anniversary
Celebration Gala Dinner at The Royale Chulan Kuala
Lumpur, graced by Prime Minister, Y.A.B. Dato' Sri Mohd
Najib Tun Abdul Razak.
The Anjung Lounge of The Royale Bintang Resort & Spa Seremban
is given a breath of fresh air and a new look. The launch of the
lounge's updated feel is officiated by Director of Operations,
Y.Bhg. Datuk Mokhtar Khir. He is flanked (left-right) by
Marketing and Communications Executive, Ms. Tammy Rahman;
General Manager, En. Mashor Din; The Royale Bintang The Curve
& The Royale Bintang Damansara's PR Manager, Pn. Dangsuria
Zainurdin; The Royale Bintang The Curve & The Royale Bintang
Damansara's General Manager, Mr. Julian Blaydes and
General Manager of Operations & Business Development as well
as Financial Controller of Boustead Hotels & Resorts Sdn. Bhd.,
Mr. Tiong Yeo Chuan.
Sumbangan zakat tersebut adalah atas kesedaran bahawa
terdapat ramai pelajar yang tergolong di dalam lima kategori
asnaf iaitu fakir, miskin, muaalaf, 'fisabilillah' iaitu mereka yang
menuntut ilmu yang menjurus kepada keperluan dan masalah
untuk menegakkan syiar Islam dan 'ibnusabil' iaitu orang Islam
yang terputus perbelanjaan dalam bermusafir dengan syarat
ia mengembara dari tempat tinggalnya dan pengembaraan itu
diharuskan syarak.
Selari
dengan
cogankata
Pharmaniaga
'Bersama
Menyempurnakan Kehidupan', diharap sumbangan zakat ini
dapat membantu pelajar-pelajar asnaf tersebut merealisasikan
impian akademik mereka.
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November
19
November
Malaysian television channel TV3 airs a live talk show
'Wanita Hari Ini' which focuses on the The Royale Bintang
Damansara promotions and facililities. Director of Sales,
En. Badrul Rezal Baharudin is being interviewed,
adjacent to the hotel's Ice Skating Rink.
2
December
Members of the media from Spain arrive at The Royale
Bintang Kuala Lumpur during the group's trip throughout
Malaysia. The hotel staff are on hand to warmly greet the
team of journalists, cameramen etc.
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Building evacuation drills at Menara Boustead &
Wisma Boustead, Curve NX and Surian Tower
Mutiara Rini's Director, Y.Bhg. Dato' Ghazali Mohd Ali, presents
John (left photo) and Che Hanif (right photo) with retirement awards
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Farewell to
John & Hanif...
utiara Rini Sdn. Bhd. (Mutiara
Rini) recently bid farewell to two
of its long serving senior employees,
Mr. John Paul Rajoo and En. Che Hanif
Harun during a farewell high tea gettogether held in their honour on 12
December 2012 at The Royale Bintang
Damansara hotel.
The farewell gathering was attended
by Mutiara Rini's Director, Y.Bhg. Dato’
Ghazali Mohd Ali; Chief Financial
Officer, Ms. Cheah Swee Choo; Senior
General Manager, Ir. Hj. Khushairi
Mohd Hashim; fellow colleagues
and other guests from Group
Administration and Communications
Department, Boustead Curve Sdn.
Bhd., e@Curve and Boustead Realty
Sdn. Bhd.
The event saw Dato’ Ghazali delivering
his speech, thanking John and Che
Hanif for their invaluable contributions
during their tenure with the company.
As a token of appreciation, Dato’
Ghazali presented John and Che Hanif
with retirement rewards.
John and Che Hanif also gave touching
farewell speeches as they bid goodbye
to their colleagues and peers in
Boustead.
John, a Manager in the Marketing &
Sales Department, joined Boustead's
Property Division in February 1995
at the age of 40. He was very much
involved in the property developments
of both Mutiara Rini in Skudai Johor
and Mutiara Damansara, one of the
Division’s most successful projects
which he considered close to his
heart.
Che Hanif, a Project Executive at
Mutiara Rini was based in the Mutiara
Damansara office for almost 16 years.
His first assigned project was Mutiara
Damansara, which gave him valuable
experiences.
Their retirement plans include
travelling, spending more quality
time with their families and taking
up interests and hobbies. Most
important, they wish to lead a simple
stress-free life.
On behalf of the management and
staff of Mutiara Rini, we would like to
wish both John and Che Hanif a happy
retirement and all the best in their
endeavours!
Occupants of Menara Boustead carrying their personal
belongings as they exit the building
Evacuated occupants being directed to the assigned assembly point
A
simultaneous building evacuation drill was held on
5 December 2012 for Menara Boustead and Wisma
Boustead. The exercise involved about 1,000 occupants
consisting of tenants, fire marshals, building maintenance
team, security personnel as well as the Emergency Response
Team.
The drill was supervised by Jabatan Bomba Dan Penyelamat
Pusat Kuala Lumpur with the help of the Traffic Police Kuala
Lumpur and Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah. Jabatan Bomba
declared the drill a success, as the occupants from Menara
Boustead and Wisma Boustead took 24 minutes and 5
minutes respectively to complete the evacuation drill.
A ‘post mortem’ session was held immediately after the
exercise chaired by Fire Officer, En. Aminuudin. He stressed
the importance of all
occupants in the building
to participate seriously
in such exercise. Among
his observation during
the exercise, he noted
that some tenants tried
to return to their office
to collect their belongings
as soon as they realised
it was only a drill. Also,
The Curve NX's Emergency Response Team monitoring
the evacuation drill in a control room
some floor fire marshals had left their office floors without
ensuring that all occupants, particularly handicapped
individuals had been safely evacuated.
A similar evacuation drill was conducted at Surian Tower
on the same day and the same lack of urgency attitude had
been observed and highlighted by Bomba. An evacuation
drill was also conducted at Curve NX on 7 November 2012
whereby the occupants took 12 minutes to evacuate
instead of 7 minutes as recommended by Bomba.
Boustead Property Division wish to thank all involved for
ensuring the success of the evacuation drills.
Playing ‘casualties’ during Surian Tower
evacuation drill
Group photo for memory sake
The Curve NX’s fire marshals conducting a head count
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Asyraf
Azhari
Abang Bo
Badrul
Karim
Kenangan terindah
di P uncak Kinabalu
menjadi orang pertama dalam
kumpulan kami untuk sampai ke
puncak setinggi 4,095.2 meter dari
paras laut itu pada jam 4.30 pagi.
bar di ketinggian
Asyraf dan Badrul bergami paras laut
4,095.2 meter dar
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Published by: Boustead Holdings Berhad (3871-H) Printed by: Pencetak Weng Fatt Sdn Bhd (19847-W)
ada 14 dan 15 Oktober 2012, seramai
23 orang peserta termasuk lima
peserta dari Boustead Curve Sdn. Bhd.
(Badrul Hisham Hamzah, Muhammad
Asyraf Md Hosni, Roslan Mohamad, Abdul
Karim Ahmad dan Rohaini Mustafa) telah
menyertai ekspedisi mendaki Gunung
Kinabalu anjuran ER Dimension.
Ia merupakan pengalaman yang berharga
di mana setiap peserta berpeluang
menyaksikan
keindahan
Gunung
Kinabalu serta pelbagai jenis flora dan
fauna yang menarik di sepanjang laluan
menuju ke puncak.
Subhanallah, hasrat kami untuk
melihat sendiri kebesaran Allah SWT
tercapai sebaik sahaja hari beransur
cerah. Pepohon nampak berbalam,
pemandangan di bawah kelihatan kecil
sekali dan kepulan awan berada di bawah
tapak kaki kami. Keletihan mendaki
lenyap seketika apabila menyaksikan
pemandangan yang indah ini.
Kami berjaya menjejakkan kaki di puncak
tertinggi (low’s peak) Gunung Kinabalu
pada jam 6.30 pagi. Asyraf berjaya
Walaupun telah berada di puncak,
kami berasa sungguh kerdil di
sisiNya dan bersyukur kerana
berjaya mengharungi pelbagai
cabaran. Daripada 23 peserta,
cuma 13 peserta sahaja yang berjaya
sampai ke puncak. Rakan kami, Rohaini
gagal akibat demam.
Kami meneruskan pendakian pada
jam 10.30 pagi untuk ke Laban Rata
sejauh 6 k.m. Cabaran kami bermula
seawal pendakian di mana kami telah
diuji dengan suhu sejuk serta hujan
lebat sehingga langkah kami perlu
dipercepatkan. Tekanan atmosfera yang
semakin rendah menyebabkan kami
rasa tidak selesa, sukar bernafas,
pening dan muntah. Bagaimanapun
disebabkan semangat yang kuat,
kami meneruskan pendakian dan
akhirnya tiba di Laban Rata pada
jam 2.30 petang.
Kira-kira 2.7 k.m. sebelum sampai
ke puncak, kami perlu mendaki
lereng curam berbatu licin
dengan menggunakan tali untuk
mengelakkan daripada tergelincir.
Cuaca yang sangat sejuk sehingga
menusuk ke tulang rusuk ketika
itu, menyukarkan kami untuk
menggenggam jari mahupun
membuka mulut.
Keadaan masih lagi gelap ketika
kami meneruskan pendakian seawal
2.30 pagi. Sebaik sahaja berjaya
menjejakkan kaki di puncak, kami
berasa amat gembira, teruja dan
bersyukur kerana diberi kekuatan
untuk pendakian ini.
Kami juga kagum dengan sifat
‘porter’ yang mengambil upah
menggalas beg pendaki yang begitu
cekal dan bersemangat mendaki
walaupun terpaksa membawa beban
berat demi mencari sesuap nasi.
Kecekalan beberapa orang pendaki
warga emas dari pelbagai bangsa
juga mengagumkan kami sekaligus
menerbitkan keinsafan dalam diri
bahawa kita mampu melakukan
apa juga yang diingini jika memiliki
disiplin, kemahuan, ketabahan serta
tidak gentar menghadapi cabaran.
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