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berita
The Official Newsletter of
ISSUE NO: 69 JAN – MAR 2016
KDN NO: PP9740/05/2013(033253)
For Internal Circulation Only
GOING
BEYOND
THE HOUR
WITH
11
IOIPG Acquires 400-acre Land
in IOI Resort City
16
IOI Pan-Cen Receives
ISO Certification
30
IOI
Yayasan TSLSC Gives
RM360,000 to 403 Students
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CONTENTS
PROPERTY
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COVER FEATURE
04
Going Beyond
the Hour with IOI
11
IOIPG Acquires 400-acre Land in
IOI Resort City
IOIPG Wins Property Awards
12
South Beach Notches Top SG Mark Award
Recognising Service Excellence
Saturday, 19 March
CORPORATE UPDATES
06
Q2 Earnings for IOIC and IOIPG
Leadership Training for Plantation Managers
07
Investing in UPM’s Agricultural Development
13
First Integrated
Development
at IOI Resort City
14
IOI Eco Fun Ride Attracts 1,000 Cyclists
Welcoming Year of Monkey!
15 Bandar Puteri Puchong Celebrates
15th Anniversary
IOI Hits the Road
Running in KL Rat
Race® 2016
Musical Extravaganza Marks
Bougain Villa Launch
OLEOCHEMICALS
Refuelling the Blood Bank
16 IOI Pan-Cen Receives ISO Certification
Business Visit to Bangladesh
17
Welcoming Wipro from India
HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
08
09
10
Succession Planning Programme
A Mighty Success!
IOI Pan-Cen Kickstarts Climate Change
Awareness
18
IOI Oleo Clocks in Earth Hour & Beyond
Safety First in Fire Drill
Positivity in Facing Challenges
19
Health Awareness Campaign
Honing Your Creative and Innovative Spark!
Technical Training in Handling ICE
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Karen Liew
EDITOR
Carine Yap
DEPUTY EDITOR
Ho Hsu Wen
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EDITOR’S NOTE
EDIBLE OILS
20
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
for IOILC Earth
Week 2016
IOILC Moves for MS
21
New Line of Brochures
IOILC Asia Hits 10K MT Delivery Target
New ISO Tank Loading Facility
22
IOILC Shines the Spotlight on Earth Week
Successful Outing at FIC 2016
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Since Sydney initiated the first lights-off Earth Hour in 2007, this year’s 10th annual
event has risen to a shining success of global effort built up by the momentum of the
Paris Accord in December 2016. To shine a light on climate action, over 1.23 million
individual actions were taken to help Mother Earth while social reach exceeded 18.7
million people who contributed towards a cause that has grown more urgent by the
hour.
IOI Group went the extra mile and took up the ‘plus’ to go beyond the hour to join
the Earth Hour movement with 178 countries. Across the Group and its subsidiaries
as well as associate companies, various green actions and practices were instituted
to help alleviate a worldwide problem. Whether it is educating employees on green
practices or fostering a meatless diet or employing green technology, IOI’s green
efforts are showcased in our Cover Feature and respective sections.
IOI Loders Croklaan’s (IOILC) “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” campaign which included
the sustainable bike-to-work effort has thus far, accumulated 388.50 which will
contribute towards the planting of trees in Wormerweer and Maasvlakte in IOILC
Europe. This will certainly help to fulfil Earth Day Network’s goal of planting 7.8
billion trees come International Earth Day on 22 April 2016.
Rather than waiting for the appointed Earth Hour, IOI Group has long embedded the
values of going green in our business practices. Recently, IOI Pan-Century became the
first refinery and oleochemical company in Malaysia to be certified “ISO 50001” by
SIRIM for implementing an energy management system in IOI Pan-Century Edible Oils
Sdn Bhd and IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd to tap into the full potential of
energy efficiency, savings and more (page 16).
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Blossoming
Wishes
24
25
26
IOI City Mall Run 2016 Off to a Great Start
WWF Awareness Campaign at IOI Mall Kulai
Old Master Q CNY Celebrations
Prosperity Lions Vie for International Title
HOTEL
Our emphasis on sustainability has also been acknowledged over in Singapore
when our eco-friendly South Beach was conferred the only Platinum award in the
prestigious Singapore Good Design Mark which honours outstanding designs that
improve lives (page 12).With its good sustainability designs both from the masterplan
and architecture design aspects, South Beach is estimated to save up to 17 million
KWh of energy and 174,000m³ of water annually.
At the end of the day, all that matters is our mindset and our ensuing actions. Our
willingness to adopt a healthier, sustainable lifestyle or commit to an environmentallyfriendly practice will only stem from the conviction that we are custodians of Mother
Earth, ready to make small changes that will make a big difference to safeguard Earth
for future generations.
Carine Yap
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Festive Chinese New Year Luncheon
Keep your contributions flowing in!
Celebrating a Prosperous Year Ahead
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Hotels Unite for Earth Hour 2016
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 [email protected].
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PGGC Tees Off to
3 ParGolf Awards
Contributors
Corporate
Oleochemicals
IOI Mall Kulai
Shanice Kong
Wendy Ng
Kogilavani
Wafli Bin Ali
Irin DeCruz
Emily Jessica
Eric Low
Plantation
Loders Croklaan (Europe)
Lydia Mae Hendroff
Nur Azela Amir
See Wai Min
Jenny Goh
Jan-Paul Back
Putrajaya Marriott Hotel
Palm Garden Hotel
Loders Croklaan (Asia)
Audrey Yap
Property
Jamie Au
New Hospitality Buggy Arrives at PGGC
FOUNDATION
30
Yayasan TSLSC Gives RM360,000 to 403 Students
IOI Supports Social Enterprises
Jessica Chan
Ling May Yuen
Alex Eng
Gillian Tan
Nicholas Poon
Vincent Tan
Ronald Tan
Suzanne Ng
Katrina Lee
Zoe Pang
Palm Garden Golf Club
IOI City Mall
KC Yum
Katy Teo
Sheena Wong
Four Points by
Sheraton Puchong
IOI Mall Puchong
Craig Tan
Stephanie Wong
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COVER FEATURE
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nvironmental activists have long warned
against climate change and the negative effects
brought upon by global warming. Unpredictable
weather cycles and natural disasters such as
severe flooding and raging bushfires have all
been attributed to the rising global temperature.
Put simply, as the world gets hotter, the earth (and
all its inhabitants) suffers.
The movement to spread environmental awareness began with a
symbolic lights-off event in Sydney, Australia back in 2007. World
Wildlife Fund (WWF) initiated the event with the aim to highlight
the issue of climate change and inculcate awareness among the
masses. Since then, a simple, conscious decision by individuals,
communities, households and businesses to do just a small part
led to a whole new game-changer for our environment.
The momentum snowballed into the annual Earth Hour, a
commitment for Mother Earth which takes place every March on
a global scale never yet seen before. This year, IOI Group joined
an unprecedented 178 countries and territories, making it the
biggest green celebration ever!
IOI Goes Green in Advocating
a Sustainable Lifestyle
Since 2009, IOI Group has made a united stand to support Earth Hour and adopt a global stand against climate change. This move is in line
with IOI’s long-term commitment to sustainable development and reduction in our operation’s environmental footprint.
In line with this year’s Earth Hour, March was designated as IOI’s Earth Month across the entire Group to give greater emphasis on
this green movement and to encourage employees to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. Specifically in IOI HQ, a series of green activities and
awareness campaigns were held throughout the month.
It forces your fridge to use more energy.
THE UPPER SHELVES
- great for leftovers
- ready-to-eat foods like yogurt or cheese
when you pour milk into your cereal
as it wastes 7% of a fridge’s energy.
That is the same as using 830 to 2000
60W light bulbs each year.
THE LOWER SHELVES
FRIDGE DRAWER
THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
WARMEST
- foods (meat, poultry and fish) with a higher
safety risk are better off in the coldest section
Store fresh produce such as fruits and
vegetables separately at the bottom of the
fridge drawer to prevent possible crosscontamination of foods from above shelves.
Over 10 days, Daily Green Tips were emailed to IOI employees to
motivate them to make the change. Many were not aware that
Malaysians waste up to 8,000 tonnes of food per day.
NEVER LEAVE THE
FRIDGE DOOR OPEN
FREEZING
NEVER LET ICE BUILD UP
COOL
These activities were well-received and generated
much environmental buzz. The Earth Month awareness
peaked on 19 March 2016 as IOI Group and its business
units commemorated Earth Hour by turning off all nonessential lights at operating premises.
Malaysians waste up to 8,000 tonnes or 8 million kilogrammes of food a day,
and this amount can feed six million people. Let’s learn not to waste by stocking our
refrigerators the green way.
COLD
In addition, IOI HQ centralised the air conditioner at
25°C to lower energy consumption which further
reduces our carbon footprint. Employees were
encouraged to keep windows closed to minimise loss
of cool air and to dress appropriately for the weather.
At the same time, the “Wear Less, Pose More” photo
contest was launched to look at how employees in HQ
“drop the heat” in their office attire!
is the warmest part as warm air enters
every time the door is opened thus keep
eggs on one of the main shelves.
Do not
Allow enough space
overfill in between foods so
that cold air can
circulate all around.
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“Earth Hour is an initiative to encourage individuals,
businesses and governments around the world to take
accountability for their ecological footprint and engage in
dialogue and resource exchange that provides real solutions
to our environmental challenges. Participation in Earth Hour
symbolises a commitment to change beyond the hour.”
www.earthhour.org
Together,
We Make
a Difference
Chef Annamah Santiago (from
Plantation division) demonstrating
one of the steps in preparing
granola bars.
Participants were convinced that healthy
food can be delicious too, as they were
taught to prepare rainbow pad thai
salad, organic seaweed roll, pumpkin
mushroom soup, granola bars and
many more during Organic Cooking
Demonstrations by IOI’s in-house chefs!
Selected Eco-Movie Clips
highlighting climate change
facts and its profound impact
on our environment were
screened. These can be viewed
at:
What You Can Do About
Climate Change
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=VTfgNFz1DBM
Under the Dome
Documentary on China’s
Pollution by Chai Jing
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=MhIZ50HKIp0
Various awareness campaigns and green projects such as treeplanting, recycling and advocating the use of reusable food/
drink containers were carried out across the Group and its
subsidiaries as well as associate companies.
Beyond the “one hour”, IOI Loders Croklaan headlined its
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” mantra through a series of green
initiatives for “Earth Week” (turn to Edible Oils’ section on page
20). It was a timely response, particularly in the Netherlands.
Beginning 1 January 2016, Dutch businesses are not allowed
to provide free plastic bags to customers in an attempt to
decrease pollution and waste of natural resources.
A Recycling Campaign
was held where recycling
boxes were placed in
HQ to collect toys and
children’s books for
selected charitable homes
in Klang Valley.
Wefie photo winner goes to
the team from Company
Secretarial department.
HR Executive Ms Brenda
Chee wins the Selfie
photo category.
Over in Penang and Johor, IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad
and IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd too encouraged
their employees, suppliers and business associates to go
green. Read more about their eco-friendly initiatives in the
Oleochemicals’ section and pick up a green tip or two!
In a fitting tribute to the power in our hands to limit climate
change impacts, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel and Palm Garden
Hotel had guests pledging their environmental commitment
on giant writing boards. All of us can play a role in building a
more sustainable future. Our actions, no matter big or small,
can contribute to a big difference for our future generations.
Let us all give Mother Earth a helping hand!
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CORPORATE UPDATES
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Q2 Earnings for IOIC and IOIPG
IOI
Corporation Berhad (IOIC) posted a profit before
taxation (PBT) of RM876.5 million for the second
quarter ended 31 December 2015 (Q2 FY2016) as compared to
RM94.6 million a year ago. The higher PBT is driven by higher
contribution from plantation and resource-based manufacturing
divisions as well as net foreign currency translation gain on foreign
currency denominated borrowings.
The plantation division’s Q2 FY2016 profit increased by 9% to
RM324.4 million from RM297.3 million in the corresponding
period last year (Q2 FY2015) due to improved performance of
the Indonesian plantation business and higher palm kernel (PK)
price realised which is offset by lower fresh fruit bunches (FFB)
production. In this quarter under review, average PK price realised
was RM1,631/MT against RM1,416/MT previously.
As for the resource-based manufacturing division, this quarter’s
profit of RM368.6 million is 236% more than the RM109.6 million
reported last year. The higher profit is due mainly to fair value gain
on derivative financial instruments of RM256.4 million (Q2 FY2015
– loss of RM118.6 million). Excluding the fair value gain/loss on
derivative financial instruments, the underlying profit of RM112.2
million is 50% lower than last corresponding quarter due to lower
sales volume and lower margin from the oleochemicals and the
refining sub-segments.
Meanwhile, IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) recorded an
operating profit of RM319.2 profit in Q2 FY2016 which is 87%
higher than Q2 FY2015. Its revenue also increased 100% to RM894.4
million in this quarter.
Property development’s increase in both revenue and operating
profit are mainly attributed to the following: launch of Bandar
Puteri Bangi and Bandar Puteri Warisan, higher sales from its Trilinq
development in Singapore, and residential projects in IOI Palm City
in Xiamen, the People’s Republic of China, as well as steady increase
in progress works from ongoing development projects. Property
investment benefited from the growth of its retail segment, with
the additional 1.44 million net lettable area from IOI City Mall that
currently enjoys more than 90% occupancy. The leisure, hospitality
and other operations segment also witnessed increase in revenue
and operating profits which are derived from Four
Points by Sheraton Puchong, and the District21 theme
park and Icescape Ice Rink at IOI City Mall.
Despite the current challenging economic
environment, IOIC and IOIPG expect
to perform satisfactorily for the
remaining quarters of
FY2016.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR
PLANTATION MANAGERS
KEY LESSONS
Leading Oneself (Role Model &
Exemplary Leadership)
Leading the People &
Realising Potential
Let’s strive to be better leaders!
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IOI
Group’s Plantation division rolled out the “Leading for
Results” training for Sabah region’s operating unit heads
and senior management, which was conducted in two groups on 26
and 27 February 2016 at The Pavilion Hotel, Sandakan. Similar training
was held for managers in Peninsular Malaysia last year.
Effective leadership means optimising team members’ potential and
expanding managers’ circle of influence to engage everyone in their
jobs, translating the organisation’s business objectives into tangible
results.
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Increasing Employee
Engagement
3
Developing Action Plan
to Impact Front Line Results
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CORPORATE UPDATES
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Investing in UPM’s
Agricultural Development
The investment, which was made in 2002, has led to the
invitation of international experts in the field of agriculture
for talks and reviews of UPM’s current agricultural related
programmes including the institution of the IOI Professorial
Chair in partnership with UPM. This involves the hosting of
world-class scientists at the professor level with renowned
expertise in the field of plantation crops, plant science and
management of agricultural production systems to generate
innovative concepts, increase and modernise capacity
building while widening UPM’s appeal to future plantation
managers and research and development staff.
(From left) Assoc. Prof. Dr Hafidzi Mohd Nor, Prof. Dr Alain Rival, Dato’ Lee,
Prof. Dr Mohd Khanif Yusop and Dato’ Foong.
IOI
Group (IOI) made a contribution of RM1 million to
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to support UPM’s
objective to enhance the sustainable agricultural practices in Malaysia.
On 23 March 2016, holder of IOI Professorial Chair, Professor
Dr Alain Rival, who is CIRAD (French Research Cooperation
in Agricultural Research for Development) Resident Regional
Director for South East Asia, along with UPM Director of
Institute of Plantation Studies Professor Dr Mohd Khanif
Yusop and Coordinator of Plantation Management (Master
Programme) Associate Professor Dr Hafidzi Mohd Nor paid a
courtesy visit to IOI. Aside from thanking IOI for the generous
contribution towards the field of agriculture, the visitors
had a fruitful discussion with IOI Corporation Berhad Chief
Executive Officer Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor and IOI Plantation
Director Dato’ Foong Lai Choong.
IOI Hits the
Road Running in
O
nce again, IOI Group (IOI) supported the Kuala
Lumpur Rat Race® as part of its corporate
responsibility initiative. IOI contributed RM32,000 and sent
two teams – one each from IOI Corporation Berhad and IOI
Properties Group Berhad – comprising 10 employees who
donned running shoes for charity as they raced through
4KM of KL streets on 29 March 2016.
Since its launch in 2000, the Kuala Lumpur Rat Race®, loosely based on
the Carey Wall St Rat Race in New York, has been regarded as a mustattend event for Corporate Malaysia. The funds raised from this year’s 16th
edition of the race organised by The Edge Communications Sdn Bhd were
distributed to the beneficiaries of The Edge Education Foundation.
Refuelling
the Blood Bank
O
n 1 February 2016, Bukit Leelau Palm Oil Mill organised a blood
donation drive in support of Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan.
Employees from the mill and neighbouring estates (Bukit Leelau, Detas and
Leepang) took part in the event which also included health checks for all
donors.
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SUCCESSION PLANNING
PROGRAMME A MIGHTY SUCCESS!
Proud recipients posing with Dato’ Lee (seated, fifth from left) and IOI management team.
“Before you are a leader, success is
all about growing yourself.
When you become a leader, success is all
about growing others.”
- Jack Welch -
IOI
Group (IOI) has crossed the finishing line to the official
Succession Planning (SP) Leadership Development
Programme with a graduation ceremony specially organised for the
IOI SP cohorts on 15 March 2016 at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel. It was
an auspicious event for 18 graduates who had successfully journeyed
through the 2014/2015 leadership programme. The event was graced
by IOI Corporation Berhad Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dato’ Lee
Yeow Chor together with the senior management team from Corporate,
Property and Plantation divisions.
The SP Leadership Development Programme was initiated to support
and enable promising and emerging leaders at IOI to move towards
being strategic and innovative while understanding the fundamentals
of being a leader. The customised SP leadership programme had been
an enabler for their development opportunities and in preparing them
to embrace uncertainties and constant change, think more strategically,
communicate and inspire across generations, create engaged work
teams, and nurture them to be successful in their next career move.
Indeed, it had transformed their thinking and expanded their knowledge
on what it takes to be an effective leader.
Group Human Resource (HR) Senior Manager Ms Stefanie Lau in her
welcome speech thanked the management for embracing people
development as part of the organisation’s culture. She also
thanked the Project Managers, Learning Facilitators and
Leaderonomics CEO Mr Roshan Thiran for their support in
guiding, and shaping the IOI managers of tomorrow. She further
advised the SP graduates,“Every challenge is an opportunity for
growth and there are really things worth striving for, things
worth fighting for, despite setbacks and obstacles along the way.
But it is the choices we make that ultimately define us!”
The participants’ learning journey was captured in a graduation
video produced by Group HR. Many nostalgic smiles could be
seen as they viewed the video, recalling the joy and pain of
learning. Besides the Graduates Certificate Presentation to the
SP graduates, there were four other award categories presented
for “The Most Outstanding Leader” (Mr Siew Ching Wai); “The
Most Engaging Leader” (Ms Michelle Leong) and runner-up (Mr
Jason Tan); “The Emerging Leader” (Mr Koh Teck Guan); and
“Project Presentation, Best Team” awarded to the “Do Less for
More” by Project Sponsor Mr Kevin Wong. The award winners
each received a plaque from Dato’ Lee and IOI Properties
Group Berhad Chief Operating Officer Mr Teh Chin Guan for
their effort.
The Best Project Team receiving their award from Dato’ Lee.
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Positivity in
Facing Challenges
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Participants succeeded in twisting the balloons into various animal shapes!
C
ompanies are facing harsh realities in the midst of
a challenging business environment. They have to
be equipped with innovative skills to meet the potential
challenges ahead. And it all starts with the mindset.
Two groups of non-executive level employees attended the “Positive
Mindset” programme conducted by trainer Mr Loke Kok Wah over
separate sessions on 4 and 16 February 2016. Having a positive
mindset requires a positive outlook in life, hence the highly interactive
programme also focused on the participants’ personal growth besides
examining the participants’ communication skills and work-team
relationships to ensure higher work performance and efficiency.
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The interesting “balloonology” (balloon-twisting) session taught
everyone to overcome their fear and believe in themselves.
One can go far if equipped with the right skills. Participants
were each given a balloon to challenge themselves away from
their comfort zone. Most were initially fearful but eventually
succeeded in twisting the balloons into various animal shapes.
Judging from the participants’ response, the comprehensive
programme ignited their passions and dynamic characters to
form the next batch of young leaders.
Participants were inspired to move beyond their comfort zone and in
the process, discover their hidden potential. They identified the inner
fear of change and ways to overcome it. It also addressed the issue of
fear in connection to change and how they can overcome the obstacle.
Beginning on an affirmative note with all of them writing something
positive for everyone, the training programme enabled the participants
to:
• Learn to master the keys to personal success.
• Align organisational goals to personal success.
• Experience the power of subconscious mind to accelerate success.
• Acquire practical techniques for personal leadership.
• Acquire practical tools for managing self.
Solving creative puzzles trains the mind to adapt to challenges.
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n organisation needs to constantly evolve to survive in today’s
increasingly competitive landscape. Creativity and innovation are
essential to spur the organisation ahead of the pack. Adopting an innovative
way of thinking is a significant step towards better work performance.
A “Creativity and Innovation” programme was conducted for two
groups on 18 and 23 February 2016 by trainer Mr Soo Hoo Yoon Hunn.
The programme was designed to help the participants produce high
quality work performance and find new ways in conducting their daily
tasks as well as managing their workload or projects. They also picked up
some tools that allow them to be more creative in their way of thinking,
leading to better solutions.
Among the key lessons were:
Trainer Mr Soo interacting with the participants.
• Be creative in developing solutions.
• Generate innovative ideas easily.
By using the power of imagination and creative thinking, we
• Understand and remove barriers to creativity in their office environment. can go further in the way we think, exploring the way our mind
works which helps us break through personal boundaries.
Creative thinking is measured by our ability to offer solutions
to issues and further improve on them.
Participants generating innovative ideas together during the session.
Training material to unleash the participants’ creative thinking.
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IOIPG ACQUIRES 400-ACRE LAND
IN IOI RESORT CITY
O
n 4 January 2016, IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG)
successfully acquired 400 acres of strategic landbank located
within IOI Resort City after minority shareholders gave the nod
during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Putrajaya
Marriott Hotel. Following this, IOIPG’s landbank in the mega
development will be enlarged to 450 acres from its existing 50
acres, paving the way for future development and further expansion
in IOI Resort City.
The land purchase was done through acquiring companies which
own the tract. Earlier on 20 October 2015, IOIPG entered into a
conditional share sale agreement (SSA) with Executive Chairman
Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng and Puan Sri Hoong May Kuan to
acquire the entire stake in Mayang Development Sdn Bhd for
RM1.26 billion. The purchase is to be satisfied by RM126.35 million
in cash and RM1.14 billion via new share issuances.
Meanwhile, the second SSA with Tan Sri Dato’ Lee, Puan Sri Hoong
and IOIPG director Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor to acquire the entire stake
in Nusa Properties Sdn Bhd for RM319.83 million is to be satisfied
by RM31.98 million in cash and RM287.84 million in new shares.
In total, the deal was 74% funded by shares priced at RM2.21, with
the cash portion of the deal estimated to amount to RM158 million.
The acquisition will see Tan Sri Dato’ Lee’s indirect stake increase to
58.56%, from 51.47% currently.
The land, expected to generate an indicative gross development
value of about RM20 billion, will be used for future product offerings
as well as the development of IOI City Mall’s second phase.
IOIPG Wins
PROPERTY
O
n 16 March 2016, IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) was
honoured at the StarProperty.my Awards 2016 for its signature
developments in Klang Valley. Besides affirming IOIPG’s status as one of
Malaysia’s top property developers, these achievements recognised the
company’s effort in creating and adding value to its property projects.
IOIPG Chief Operating Officer (COO) (Property Development)
Mr Teh Chin Guan and Senior General Manager Ms Lee Yoke Har
attended the glittering award presentation ceremony at Saujana Hotel
Kuala Lumpur to receive:
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Mr Teh (right) receiving the All-Star Award from Sultan of Selangor while
Datuk Seri Wong applauds IOIPG’s achievement.
The inaugural award show aimed to recognise organisations
that have left a significant impact on the real estate industry
with outstanding developments. It attracted more than 50
participants whose entries were judged by a panel comprising
leaders of various disciplines such as architecture, real estate
investment trusts, geomancy sciences, landscape architecture,
sustainable building, interior design, real estate-related services,
business and real estate journalism.
All-Star Award (Top Ranked Developers of the Year)
The Family–Friendly Award (Best Family-Centric
Development): Honours –16 Sierra, Puchong South
The Starter Home Award (Best Affordable Home):
Merit – Almyra Residence, Bandar Puteri Bangi
The Cornerstone Award (Best Landed Development):
Merit – Sierra 6 @ 16 Sierra, Puchong South
The event, organised by Star Media Group Bhd, was graced by Sultan of
Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. The Star Media Group Berhad
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Seri Wong
Chun Wai was also present.
Ms Lee accepting the award commending 16 Sierra for
Best Family-Centric Development.
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South Beach
Notches Top
SG Mark Award
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The 280-metre long canopy filters sunlight, solar glare and channels
wind breezes onto public spaces, and harvests rainwater. It is also
embedded with photovoltaic cells which convert solar energy to
electricity for the towers’ external LED lighting at night.
Awed by South Beach’s out-of-the-box design and
commitment to sustainability in almost all aspects of the
building, Design Business Chamber Singapore (DBCS)
President Mr Tai Lee Siang said, “Its unique integration of
old and new architectural concepts is both fascinating
and refreshing. The conservation effort also demonstrates
how old historical heritage can extend its lifespan and
receive new meaning and uses. We believe that many of
the principles behind this iconic building can be applied
to future buildings to improve urban sustainability and
overall aesthetic and practical appeal.”
NCO Club House, one of
nd) is housed in the former
South Beach Club (foregrou
ern office and hotel towers.
mod
two
the
by
ed
back
s,
the four conserved building
S
ingapore’s largest mixed development, South Beach, was awarded
Platinum, the highest accolade for the Singapore Good Design
Mark (SG Mark), for its “good sustainability designs both from the
masterplan and architecture design aspects”. It was the only Platinum mark
given out this year.
The SG Mark was organised by DBCS with the support
of DesignSingapore Council to award innovative and
exceptional designs that spur the imagination and enhance
day-to-day lives.
Jointly developed by IOI Properties Group Berhad and City Developments
Limited, the eco-friendly iconic development combines two high-rise towers
sporting modern architectural designs with four restored heritage buildings
resulting in a sustainable meeting place. These distinctive components are
joined by a ribbon-like canopied public pedestrian zone that is naturally
ventilated rather than air-conditioned, among its key environmental green
features.
RECOGNISING SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Ms Sukhvinder Kaur Virk [Receptionist, Tower
4 of Puchong Financial Corporate Centre
(PFCC)] receiving the award from PFCC Building
Maintenance Manager Mr Leong Chik Hou.
A
Ms Norminaliza Binti Mohamed Azmi [Customer
Relations Unit (CRU) Bandar Putera Klang]
being congratulated by Senior Customer Relations
Manager Ms Jessica Chan.
leading property developer, IOI Properties Group Berhad
(IOIPG) continues to place high emphasis on maintaining a
strong customer service culture by providing exemplary customer
service. Three frontline employees from IOIPG townships were
recently recognised as IOI Service Champions for their relentless
Ms Sitti Fatimah [Project team] proudly accepting
the award from 16 Sierra General Manager
Mr David Choo.
effort and success in delivering the “IOI Branded Customer Service
Experience”. These champions were selected based on the highest
votes for excellent ratings as voted by IOIPG’s customers during the
campaign which ran from October to December 2015.
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FIRST INTEGRATED
DEVELOPMENT
at IOI Resort City
IOI
Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) launched Conezion,
the first integrated development in IOI Resort City, to
encouraging response over the weekend of 26 to 27 March 2016.
Hundreds of prospective home buyers visited the IOI Sales Galleria
to find out more about the condominium component of this exciting
brand new development strategically located in a world-class lifestyle
destination (700m from IOI City Mall). The retail and office portions
will be launched at a later date.
Lush view of Palm Garden Golf Club.
of IOI City Mall are in the pipelines. The commercial component
of Conezion will be wholly-owned and managed by IOIPG whose
established track record would be a significant factor in attracting
major anchor tenants.
Another important feature which appealed to most customers was
the provision of individual car parks for the residential (two car
park bays per unit) and commercial components, with separate
ingress and egress for better vehicular traffic control and overall
security.
Two residential blocks comprising over 663 units were available for
sale, with a choice of three flexible layouts of two- or three-bedrooms
and built-up size ranging between 780 and 1,278 sq ft. Customers
were impressed with the practical and well-designed layouts that
feature higher ceiling and large glass panels which create a sense of
spaciousness, even in the smallest unit. Available views vary from golf
course, the mall or UNITEN (a local university).
In terms of accessibility, Conezion is well-served by major
highways such as SILK, LDP, MEX, SKVE, North-South Expressway
and Besraya. The entire Conezion development (residential and
commercial) is expected to be completed by end of 2018.
Residents would be able to indulge in lifestyle facilities such as
swimming pool, wading pool, gymnasium, learning lab, mini theatrette
and chill-out deck complete with round-the-clock security to ensure
peace of mind.
In addition, Conezion’s starting selling price of RM530 psf was also a
major crowd-puller as IOI Resort City commands a high potential for
future growth. Several upcoming prestigious projects such as Phase II
Prospective home buyers enquiring about Conezion at
IOI Sales Galleria during the launch.
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There were other exciting activities for all ages such as sand
art, lucky draws, cycling accessories booth and the “Go Green
Exhibition” by Rafflesia International and Private Schools. In
addition, participants were encouraged to bring along recyclable
items such as old newspapers, plastic items and aluminium cans
which were donated to Tzu Chi Foundation.
Overall, the IOI Eco Fun Ride ended happily with the participants
receiving medals and goodie bags upon crossing the finishing
line. Everyone went home with awareness on the need to “go
green” and care for our environment while leading a healthy
lifestyle!
O
n 17 January 2016, the IOI Eco Fun Ride saw 1,000 cyclists
showing up early morning at the 16 Sierra township in Puchong
South for the community event. The cyclists, some with families in
tow, got to know the township better as well as the lifestyle living
among 16 themed gardens complete with clubhouse facilities.
This fun ride, the second edition since it began in 2014, tied in with
IOI Properties Group Berhad’s (IOIPG) corporate responsibility aim in
fostering closer ties with the surrounding communities and promotes
healthy living. IOIPG Chief Operating Officer (Property Development)
Mr Teh Chin Guan flagged off the event together with 16 Sierra General
Manager Mr David Choo.
The cyclists were divided into two categories, Family Fun Ride (6KM)
and Fun Ride (30KM), and rode around 16 Sierra all the way to IOI City
Mall before making the way back to the township.
WELCOMING YEAR
OF MONKEY!
V
arious IOI Sales Gallerias across IOI Properties Group
Berhad's townships in IOI Resort City, 16 Sierra, Bandar
Puteri Puchong and Bandar Puteri Bangi welcomed Chinese
New Year with residents, customers and business associates.
Hundreds thronged the respective IOI Sales Gallerias which
opened their doors to exciting activities such as lion dance,
face-mask changing performance, traditional Chinese musical
performance, dough-doll making, calligraphy and fortune
paper-cutting. They were also greeted by the fabled Prosperity
Monkey King and God of Fortune, and everyone enjoyed the
festive spread of food and fun!
16 Sierra
Bangi
IOI
Resort
City
Puchong
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Bandar Puteri Puchong
Celebrates
15
th Anniversary
T
he growth of Puchong is synonymous with IOI Properties Group
Berhad, which celebrated 15 years of the Bandar Puteri Puchong
township’s vibrancy at IOI Galleria on 27 and 28 February 2016.
The community turned up for the “15th Anniversary Fun
Carnival” and enjoyed wholesome activities such as archery,
Giant Monopoly, Giant Jenga, Twister and outdoor ATV rides.
The residents sportingly participated in the “IOI Book of
Records” to award the tallest man and women in Bandar
Puteri Puchong, winners of Peanut Peeling and Basketball
Challenges, and many more!
Jubilant team from Tempua Residents’ Association with winning mock cheques for
Giant Monopoly and Lucky Draw.
Musical Extravaganza Marks
Bougain Villa Launch
8,929 sq ft up to 18,858 sq ft, and built-up area ranging from
5,708 sq ft (Type A) to 5,494 sq ft (Type B). The guests were
further delighted by the panoramic views of lush green fairways
and all the essentials for luxury living next to nature.
IOI
Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) launched the Bougain
Villa luxurious bungalows and invited its customers to
a musical extravaganza themed “When East Meets West 2016” at
the IOI Palm Villa Golf & Country Resort in Bandar Putra Kulai, Johor
on 10 January 2016.
The event was headlined by Ms Helga Sedli, an international violinist
from Hungary who wowed the guests with her repertoire of jazz,
folk and electric music. Completing the event’s musical lineup were
Chinese pipa artiste Ms Jessica Yanan Ju, Super Star runner-up Ms Elle
Sooi, local percussionist Ms Peixia and Nature’s Art Angklungman En
Mohammad Firdaus. This eclectic mix of artistes resulted in dazzling
fusion music wafting through the serene golf-view bungalows.
During the event, guests also took the opportunity to preview the
Bougain Villa show unit. With spacious and flexible layouts for
luxurious family living, Bougain Villa offers five bedrooms in doublestorey bungalows that come in two designs with land areas from
Along with large living and dining areas, there is plenty of
room to unleash creativity and fashion the home according to
one’s personal wants and needs. Some interested home buyers
commented that Bougain Villa is ideal for multi-generational
families due to its generous space and well-planned designs for
exclusivity and privacy.
Thanks to the positive response, several units of Bougain Villa
were taken up during the launch. A showcase of homes and
musical sensations definitely brought a pleasing note to the ears!
A harmonious blend of fusion music “when East meets West”.
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IOI Pan-Cen Receives ISO Certification
accepted framework for managing energy, providing technical
and management strategies for organisations to increase energy
efficiency, reduce costs, and improve environmental performance.
Energy management is now in the global spotlight due to the
pressing need to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
worldwide. Energy-saving technologies and facilities are only
part of the methodology to improve energy efficiency. A more
sensible and systematic approach to improve an organisation’s
energy performance is to establish and implement a standardised,
process-based energy management structure.
IOI Pan-Cen benefits from the ISO 50001 EnMS through:
O
n 15 January 2016, IOI Pan-Century (IOI Pan-Cen) became
the first refinery and oleochemical company in Malaysia to be
certified “ISO 50001” by SIRIM. The certification was awarded to IOI
Pan-Century Edible Oils Sdn Bhd and IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals
Sdn Bhd.
Over the years, IOI Pan-Century has relentlessly driven green
initiatives in addition to the recent implementation of the ISO 50001
Energy Management System (EnMS). The latter is a globally
1. Efficient use of energy source.
2. Reduced energy consumption.
3. Reduced GHG emissions.
4.Cost-saving.
5. Enhance competitiveness and company’s image.
6. Adherence to legal requirements.
7. Conservation of natural resources.
As a sustainable energy consumer, IOI Pan-Cen has also joined
forces with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
(UNIDO) over the years in its bid to further reduce energy
consumption.
Business Visit to
Bangladesh
F
rom 12 to 18 February 2016, IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd
(IOI Pan-Cen) visited several loyal customers in Bangladesh to fortify
long-term business relationship. IOI Pan-Cen holds close to 50% market
share of soap noodles exported from Malaysia to Bangladesh.
Mousumi Industries
They covered discussions on current orders, technical
matters on customised soap noodles and potential
expansion of business. The team also visited potential
customers including Square Toiletries, Godrej Household
Products, Pran-RFL Group, Rohit Surfactants, Advance
Chemicals Industries and Millat Chemicals. Overall, the team
received positive feedback on current and future business
cooperation.
Kohinoor Chemical
IOI Pan-Cen Chief Operating Officer Mr Gurdev Singh and Marketing
Executive Mr Dev Vijayan, accompanied by The Trade International (agent)
Mr K.S. Hasan, were welcomed by customers such as Kohinoor Chemical,
Mousumi Industries, Keya Cosmetics, Calista Consumer & Food Products
Ltd, some of whom IOI Pan-Cen were visiting for the first time since 2011.
Keya Cosmetics
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WELCOMING WIPRO FROM INDIA
A
fter a span of three years, IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals
Sdn Bhd (IOI Pan-Cen) once again hosted information
technology giant Wipro Limited (India) who returned for a visit
on 11 March 2016. The team comprised Technical Head Mr Vikas
Dixit, Commodities Group Manager Ms Shobha Ramesh, Production
Consultant Mr Satish Tokhi and Wipro-Unza Vietnam Manager
Mr Sharad Kumar Saxena.
They were given a brief company presentation followed by a
tour to Fatty Acid and Soap Noodle plants led by IOI Pan-Cen
Chief Operating Officer Mr Gurdev Singh, Mr Chin Peng Boon
(Marketing), Mr Yusop Hj Mohamed (Soap Noodle Production) and
Mr Mohammed Kasman (Quality Control).
In winding up the meeting, Wipro expressed their appreciation for
the kind hospitality rendered during their visit and assured that they
will give IOI Pan-Cen their full support through close collaboration
and finding better ways to maximise the existing business.
Mr Gurdev Singh (back row, right) together with IOI Pan-Cen
representatives and Wipro guests.
IOI Pan-Cen Kickstarts
Climate Change Awareness
Awareness campaign launch is well received by employees and visitors.
IOI
Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI Pan-Cen)
joined millions around the world on 19 March 2016 to
observe Earth Hour. A symbolic ceremony was held at the Physical
Refining Plant at 8:30pm as employees headed to the Splitter on 11th
floor to observe an hour in darkness whereby all non-essential lights in
the premises were switched off.
Prior to the event, IOI Pan-Cen held a simple ceremony on 19 March
2016 to launch an awareness campaign on climate change to educate
its employees, who were also encouraged to minimise electricity
consumption during lunch time or when they step out of office, as well
as the general public.
Several World Wildlife Fund (WWF)/Earth Hour banners available in
four languages were displayed at two Main Entrances and the Pipe
Gantry. The company’s intranet portal, notice boards and all desktop
computers’ wallpapers also adopted similar messages as reminders of
our roles in caring for the environment. In addition, informative mini
leaflets were distributed to visitors, lorry/tanker drivers, suppliers and
customers.
Observing Earth Hour at IOI Pan-Cen premises.
IOI Pan-Cen Chief Operating Officer Mr Gurdev Singh handing out the
Earth Hour leaflet to a driver.
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IOI Oleo Clocks in
Earth Hour
& Beyond
BEFORE
AFTER
Main entrance
I
n line with IOI Group’s commitment to Earth Hour, IOI
Oleochemical Industries Berhad (IOI Oleo) launched
its own eco campaign apart from observing the onehour non-essential lights shutdown at its premises. IOI
Oleo Executive Director Mr Tan Kean Hua launched the
eco-campaign on 15 March 2016, which consisted of
green initiatives such as:
•
•
Scenic overview
Premises
“Eat in/No driving out for lunch day” where
employees were encouraged to have lunch in office
as a symbolic gesture to reduce carbon emissions
from vehicles.
“No plastic bag day” was introduced to reduce
plastic consumption (especially for take-away food
in the cafeteria) several days before Earth Hour. This
has led to every Friday being declared the same!
IOI Oleo’s commitment to caring for the environment
extends beyond Earth Hour. The company employs
green technology in some operating areas for greater
efficiency, leading to lower carbon emissions and cost
savings.
Safety First in Fire Drill
F
ire is one of the major disasters in manufacturing facilities.
Hence, fire drills are a vital part of our workplace safety that
help ensure employees exit the building in a timely manner and
know their teams’ designated meeting area.
Facilities with well-prepared employees and well-developed
preparedness plans are likely to incur less structural damage and
fewer or less severe employee injuries. Preparation is the key to
any effective emergency response.
Fire drill in action.
Performing the Rescue and First Aid exercise.
In line with this, IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI Pan-Cen)
conducted the annual Fire Drill at Fractionation 2 (Fatty Acid Plant) on
28 February 2016 to equip its employees and contractors with the
necessary skills and knowledge in handling a fire emergency. A total of
272 persons from IOI Pan-Cen and various contractors were involved
in the 45-minute exercise, which was observed by safety personnel
from IOI Loders Croklaan Asia.
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Health Awareness
Campaign
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4 February 2016:
Keeping a Healthy Lifestyle
E
mployees’ health and well-being are paramount to running
an organisation efficiently with minimal interruptions to
the workforce’s productivity. A happy employee is a productive
employee!
With that in mind, IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad’s
Community Service team organised three health talks in
early 2016 for the employees’ benefit and knowledge. The
participants found the Q&A session particularly helpful, as the
respective doctors answered their queries and clarified some of
their doubts on health matters.
Backache can be caused by many reasons such as incorrect posture, heavy lifting
or strenuous tasks which strain our back. Dr Gnanasegarean Xavier taught the
participants to use the “Cat Exercise” to strengthen their back and alleviate backache.
8 January 2016:
Breast Cancer and Oncoplastic Surgery
Breast cancer affects not only the female population, but males are also at
risk of being diagnosed with it. The talk by Dr Teoh Mei Shi raised awareness
on breast cancer and its early symptoms. The Breast, Endocrine & General
Surgeon from Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre, Penang also shared the steps on
prevention and early detection of breast cancer.
8 March 2016:
Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer is a common cancer in Malaysia, although many are not aware
of it. Dato’ Dr T Aloysius Raj from Penang Adventist Hospital discussed and shared
an overview of colon cancer, its symptoms and causes, diagnosis and subsequent
treatment available.
Technical Training in
HANDLING ICE
W
orkplace safety means equipping employees with the right
knowledge in dealing with complex machines. On 18 and
19 February 2016, a total of 15 participants attended the “Internal
Combustion Engine (ICE) for Technicians, Operations & Engine
Drivers” training. The objective of this training was to increase the
participants’ confidence to operate and supervise a power plant.
Facilitator Mr L. R. Canaraj from Reep Group Sdn Bhd explained
the important components used in an internal combustion
engine and gas turbine, as well as the principles of operating
and maintaining the ICE plant. At the end of this training,
participants were able to better understand the concept of
internal combustion and the materials used in power plant.
They were also provided with proper guidelines and procedures
in maintaining the equipment.
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for IOILC
Earth Week 2016
A
s an extension of the global Earth Hour, IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Europe
dedicated the week of 22 to 25 March 2016 to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2)
emissions. During Earth Week, several activities revolving around the theme of
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” actively involved employees to spread awareness on what
we can all do to contribute to a better environment.
The Earth Week activities were successful
with active participation from many
employees. IOILC aims to make these ecofriendly activities permanent, delivering a
continued contribution to the reduction
of CO2 emissions.
Saturday March 19
20:30-21:30
Earth Hour: lights off
Lights were switched off during Earth Hour
from 8:30 to 9:30pm.
Tuesday March 22
Vegetarian
Lunch
As the production of meat is one of the largest
contributors to CO2 emissions, this day was
dedicated to the reduction of meat consumption.
The company’s restaurant went “meatless” to
encourage “Vegetarian Lunch” day and even
served tasty seaweed-burger.
All week
bike for a tree
Cars are also responsible for a lot of CO2 emissions.
Hence, employees are encouraged to ride bicycles to
office. During this week, the company donated 0.50,
which goes into buying trees for IOILC’s premises, for
each kilometre that was cycled to and from the office.
Monday March 21
Warm Sweater Day
On “Warm Sweater Day”, employees brought warm
clothing to office as the heating was turned a few
degrees lower to save gas.
All week
fill your mug
The production and use of plastic cause
environmental pollution. To reduce plastic
consumption, the coffee machines did not dispense
plastic cups during the entire week. Employees
brought their own IOILC 2025 mugs instead.
IOILC MOVES
for MS
Dr Loek Favre (second from right) presenting the mock cheque to Move for MS
foundation representatives (from left) Mr Fred Gebhart and Mr Marcel Koeleman.
IOI
Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Europe continues to support
the battle against multiple sclerosis (MS) as it successfully
raised 2,844 for the Move for MS foundation. The company makes a
donation to the foundation for every kilometre that employees “move”
during sporting events such as running, cycling and skating. All the
money goes to fund MS research, which is working on a cure and better
treatment of the disease.
On 22 March 2016, IOILC Chief Operating Officer
Dr Loek Favre handed over the cheque to the foundation’s
representatives. Employees have pledged to continue moving
to raise more money for this noble cause
and are aiming to beat the 2015’s total
amount.
MS is a disease that targets the
central nervous system. Patients
can be affected by a number
of different systems, including
blindness, muscle weakness and
problems with coordination.
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New Line of
Brochures
W
ith the introduction of a segment-oriented business structure in
Europe, IOI Loders Croklaan’s (IOILC) marketing materials are
receiving a makeover to reflect the change. The new segment brochures
for confectionery, bakery and animal nutrition are now available, while
the brochures for savoury, dairy and candles are in the final stages of
development. Specific application sheets are also produced for technical
audiences.
All the materials can be found at www.ioiloders.com.
IOILC Asia Hits 10K MT
Delivery Target
IOI
Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Asia has achieved the company’s goal in
delivering 10,000 MT of specialty oils and fats for each of the first two
months of this calendar year.
IOILC Asia Chief Operating Officer Mr Michael van Sallandt credited his team for this
milestone achievement, whom were rewarded with a celebration party on 23 February
2016.
Mr Michael van Sallandt (left) presenting meal vouchers
to General Manager of Commercial & Logistics
Mr Sander Fredriks, as a token of appreciation for
employees’ hard work and contribution.
He said, “Our team has continuously demonstrated exceptional service and excellent
quality to customers.We have achieved the targets set at the beginning of the year, which
is important for achieving our long-term goals in IOILC Asia. Going forward, we expect
to see positive developments. This ensures IOILC Asia continue to stand out from the
competition and sustain premium perceptions in the market.”
New ISO Tank Loading Facility
O
n 3 March 2016, IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Asia unveiled its newlybuilt ISO tank loading facility. This new facility enhancement
marked the culmination of a team effort and enabled IOILC to continue
serving its clients and their rapidly expanding businesses.
“Quality and (food) safety for our customers is always our top priority.
We recognise that it is important to operate and maintain a safe, clean
and organised production environment. We ensure the highest level of
service is consistently delivered to our customers,” said IOILC Asia Chief
Operating Officer Mr Michael van Sallandt.
Mr Michael van Sallandt (middle) officiating the unveiling
of the new loading facility.
The new facility is currently dedicated to Betapol® which
mimics the unique fat composition and structure of human
milk used by infant formula producers. It is completed with
custody transfer mass flowmeter, food grade bag filter, inline
nitrogen sparging and two-stage filling valve to perform
accurate loading into ISO tank.
Mr Michael van Sallandt officiated the ribbon-cutting
ceremony with Assistant General Manager of Production
Mr Chan Chong Cher, Assistant General Manager of Project
Mr Eng Aik Chew, Assistant Manager of Project Mr Lee Yuan
Chiang and Pump House Executive Mr Rezaki Ahmad.
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IOILC Shines the Spotlight on Earth Week
IOI
Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Asia kicked off its Earth Week,
which ran from 18 to 25 March 2016, with a tree-planting
activity at the company’s premises. This was followed by a week-long
series of awareness campaign to raise awareness about environmental
issues and sustainability.
The cumulative effect of everything that people do on a daily
basis can go a long way toward helping our environment. As
such, the Earth Week event gave IOILC Asia’s employees a
chance to reduce waste and eliminate clutter at workplace,
home and the community.
Sustainability practices can be achieved via three R’s – reduce, reuse and
recycle. Some of the green initiatives implemented were recycling, going
paperless, saving energy, and using own mug at work.
“Our goal throughout the Earth Week celebration is to raise awareness
about environmental issues,” said IOILC Asia Chief Operating Officer
Mr Michael van Sallandt. “In addition to raising awareness, we also
want our people to take action. Individual behaviour can add up to a
large environmental impact. Turning off the lights in common areas or
utilising the sleep mode on your computer also go toward sustainability
and energy conservation,” he added.
SUCCESSFUL
OUTING
at FIC 2016
fats, filling fats and bakery fats. Moreover, they were interested
to learn about the company’s capabilities in oils and fats
innovation, and expertise in applications.
IOI
Loders Croklaan (IOILC) Asia participated in the Food
Ingredients China (FIC) 2016 exhibition from 23 to
25 March 2016 to raise the industry’s interest and awareness on IOILC’s
new plant in Xiamen, due to open in late 2016.
IOILC Asia returned to this exhibition in National Exhibition and
Convention Centre in Shanghai with a new image after six years. FIC
was a great platform to showcase the company’s products and expertise
in specialty fats, to deliver ideas and to build brand awareness in China’s
food industry.
During the three-day exhibition, IOILC Asia’s booth was visited by
established and potential customers, distributors and representatives
from companies in chocolate confectionery, bakery and other food
categories. Visitors were impressed by its display products like coating
“As consumers seek low or no-trans food products, and
manufacturers exploring authentic taste profiles, IOILC
continues to innovate without taste limitations,” said General
Manager of Commercial & Logistics Mr Sander Fredriks. “We
provide excellent and high quality oils and fats products that
can help achieve the perfect harmony and balance among
formulation, taste and experience to Chinese customers.”
Participating in FIC exhibition was a great opportunity to build
closer business relationship with customers.
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Blossoming
Wishes
IOI
City Mall ushered in Chinese New Year (CNY) with a revolving wishing tree which signified
the warmth of giving and receiving blessings of health, wealth and prosperity. Themed
“Blessing in Blooms”, the magnificent 30-feet tree stood tall in Centre Court, adorned with hanging
coloured ribbons and vivid lanterns – an excellent backdrop for shoppers to snap happy memories with
their family and friends.
Besides being rewarded for shopping in the mall, the shoppers also
enjoyed festive activities such as lion dance, Chinese traditional dance,
acrobatic show, diobolo performances and majestic drums which took
place from 15 January to 14 February 2016.
Mr Cheah (in grey suit) and Mr Chris Chong sharing the
festive joy with the underprivileged senior citizens.
Additionally, 21 senior citizens from The Klang & Coast Chik Sin
Thong Old Folks Home Selangor and Persatuan Rumah Kebajikan
Ebenezer were invited to join in the CNY celebration. Also present
were IOI Properties Group Berhad Chief Operating Officer (Property
Investment) Mr Cheah Wing Choong and IOI City Mall Complex
General Manager Mr Chris Chong.
A senior citizen sitting through the grooming session at a hair salon.
The guests were treated to an exciting drum performance and
traditional dance show before adjourning to a scrumptious
reunion dinner which included the tossing of yee sang. Each
guest also received a complimentary grooming session and eyecheck test with lenses prescription. They also received goodie
bags, capping off a memorable CNY outing!
Tossing yee sang for good health and better year ahead.
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IOI CITY MALL
“Off we go!”
Participants joining the warm-up exercise prior to flag off.
IOI
City Mall flagged off its first ever IOI City Mall Run 2016 on 27 March
2016. More than 600 runners set off on the scenic 6.4KM trail, exploring
the nature and architecture within IOI Resort City, a mammoth integrated development
that includes world-class hotels, golf course, office towers and residences.
“At IOI, we place an emphasis in creating a physical presence in the local
community. As such, we constantly drive activities that gather people because
we believe that a greater sense of community leads to a sustainable social
well-being,” said IOI City Mall Complex General Manager Mr Chris Chong.
Winners of Women’s Open Category.
The healthy lifestyle event was well received, with Women’s
Open Category Champion Ms Sheela Samivellu charmed by the
beauty of IOI Resort City as she comments, “Running is a great
way to discover a new place because it allows you to explore
the unexplored paths.” Echoing her sentiments, Men’s Open
Category Champion Mr Ahmad Luth Bin Hamizan too enjoyed
the run as he found it challenging.
Mr Chris Chong (left) with the winners of Men’s Open Category.
Winners received cash prizes and vouchers, while other lucky
participants walked away with lucky draw prized as everyone
enjoyed a fun, healthy event!
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CNY Celebrations
Old Master Q and friends greeting everyone at IOI Mall Puchong.
Forty underprivileged families joined in the festivity as part of
the mall’s corporate responsibility initiative. Besides enjoying
dinner and mascots performances, they also received angpow
and mandarin oranges.
(From left) Lao Fu Zi Media Sdn Bhd Director Mr Wong Kim Chun, Mr Cheah
and IOI Mall Puchong Acting Complex Manager Mr Leong Chik Hou wishing
everyone a prosperous year ahead!
IOI
Mall Puchong and IOI Mall Kulai celebrated Chinese
New Year with a mischievous twist as they hosted Old
Master Q and his friend Big Potato from the popular “Lao Fu Zi” comic.
From 15 January till 22 February 2016, IOI Mall Puchong showcased
the comic’s 50-year journey at the “Old Master Q’s 50th Anniversary
Exhibition”. Visitors walked through the evolution of the comic
series through newspapers, posters, sketches and a big wall of comic
strips. A collection of rare images and hand-drawn illustrations were
also displayed, in addition to life-size caricatures of the celebrated
characters.
Complimenting the mall’s different approach towards its CNY décor,
IOI Properties Group Berhad Chief Operating Officer (Property
Investment) Mr Cheah Wing Choong said, “Old Master Q is unique,
and everybody enjoy reading the comic series including myself. This
exhibition is the first of its kind in IOI Mall Puchong and Malaysia.”
Mr Cheah handing out goodie bags to the invited families.
Over in Johor, IOI Mall Kulai too launched a series of CNY
activities to coincide with the arrival of Old Master Q. There
was a feng shui master’s talk, calligraphy demonstration and
dance performances by the two main character mascots.
Mascots and dancers entertaining the crowd at IOI Mall Kulai.
Unique exhibition on a beloved character known to many.
“Lau Fu Zi” first appeared in Hong Kong newspapers back in
1962, featuring stories of Old Master Q, Big Potato and their
friends in a wide range of humorous social scenarios.
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IOI MALL
BERITAIOI
Prosperity Lions Vie for
International Title
I
n conjunction with Chinese New Year, IOI Mall Kulai jointly
organised the “IOI Mall 7th International Lion Dance
Competition” with Persatuan Kebudayaan Siang Hock Kong
Malaysia and Persatuan Keturunan Yee Kulai, Johor. The event held
on 9 and 10 January 2016 was aimed at promoting Chinese cultural
heritage and encouraging the public to take up lion dance as a part
of their active lifestyle.
Champion troupe from Muar Guan Sheng Temple, Dragon and Lion
Dance received their prize from VIP guest, Johor Executive Councillor
(Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumerism) Datuk Tee Siew Kiong
(back row, second from left).
Twelve troupes from Malaysia, Singapore, the People’s Republic of
China, Macau, Taiwan and Vietnam were each given 10 minutes to
wow the judges with their acrobatic skills on the stilts. Shoppers
were amazed with the high level of lion dance performance by the
professional troupes.
Awareness
Campaign
at IOI Mall Kulai
Impressive animals made from
recycled items such as newspapers,
plastic bottles and steel bands.
Along with the “60+” iron sculpture on display, there were awareness
articles and videos on Earth Hour for everyone’s knowledge on
climate change. There were also three endangered animals (tiger,
Asian elephant and crocodile)
made from recycled items by
students, thanks to the mall’s
collaboration with Oliven
School.
IOI
Mall Kulai celebrated the annual Earth Hour
on 19 March 2016, together with the rest of
IOI Group’s entities and millions of people around the world.
Other than the obligatory one-hour switch off, the mall took
the opportunity to increase public awareness on World Wildlife
Fund (WWF) through an exhibition at its main entrance.
A team from WWF also set up
booth to educate the public
on various environmental
concerns and raise funds for
its ongoing projects.
HOTEL
BERITAIOI
Festive
Chinese
New Year
Luncheon
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O
n the eighth day of Chinese New Year, Putrajaya Marriott
Hotel and Palm Garden Hotel held a festive luncheon for
senior citizens from Rumah Caring, Kajang and The Little Sisters
of the Poor, Cheras, joined by clients from the government and
private sectors.
The “Mon-Key to Happiness” celebration on 15 February
2016 got off to a roaring start with lions prancing in Putrajaya
Marriott Hotel's main lobby to sprinkle cheery blessings to all.
After the hotel’s Director of Operations Mr Henry Chong warmly
greeted everyone, the guests participated in the “Grand Yee Sang
Toss” with loud wishes for good health and prosperity.
Guests and
hotel associates
enjoying the
poco-poco dance,
a popular line
dance originating
from Indonesia.
The guests were treated to a sumptuous spread of Chinese delicacies,
lucky draws and enjoyed stage performances by the hotels’ associates,
in particular the poco-poco dance which got everyone tapping along
to the infectious beats! Towards the end, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel’s
General Manager Mr Simon Yong greeted the senior citizens at every
table and presented gifts and angpow packets. It was a wonderful
gesture from both hotels for a memorable CNY celebration.
Celebrating a
Prosperous Year Ahead
Lion “monkeying”
around to usher in
the Year of Monkey!
Four Points by Sheraton Puchong General Manger Mr Kumar Renoo holding the
prosperity platter, flanked by the hotel’s management team and associates.
O
n 18 February 2016, Four Points by Sheraton Puchong’s guests and
associates welcomed the Year of Monkey with an acrobatic lion
dance performance and firecrackers display in conjunction with Chinese
New Year. Performing leaps and jumps that drew gasps and awe from the
audience, the “lions” ended the performance with blessings to the crowd.
Over at The Eatery, the hotel associates tossed for a prosperous year ahead
with 10-feet long yee sang.
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HOTEL
BERITAIOI
HOTELS
UNITE FOR
EARTH
HOUR 2016
P
utrajaya Marriott Hotel and Palm
Garden Hotel stood united for action
against climate change as they celebrated
Earth Hour on 19 March 2016 with their
own theme, “This Earth Hour, Shine a
Light on Climate Change”.
Enjoying the performances at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel.
At the stroke of 8:30pm, both hotels went dark for an hour. All nonessential lights including signages, billboards, main lobby, foyer,
restaurants and back corridors were switched off. Hotel guests also
took the opportunity to pen their feedback and wishes to Mother
Nature at a designated dedication board.
Other activities included a “60+ Earth Hour” mammoth logo
formation using candles followed by an official Earth Hour
video which was played once the lights went out. Guests turned
the glow sticks given by hotel associates into cool accessories,
making the green event even merrier. The evening ended with
a dance performance by students from Management & Science
University (MSU), Shah Alam.
Before
Palm Garden
Hotel's lobby.
Earth Hour dedication board filled out by the guests.
After
PGGC
TEES OFF to
HOTEL
BERITAIOI
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PARGOLF
AWARDS
P
alm Garden Golf Club (PGGC) was voted one of the top three
golf clubs in the “Best Corporate Tournament Venue”, “Best
Greens” and “Best Overall Golf Experience” categories by the
public in an online poll conducted from January to March 2016 on
www.pargolfmagazine.com.
The prestigious ParGolf People’s Choice Awards were accorded in
recognition of excellence and achievements in the Malaysian golf
course industry and served to spur golf clubs on a path to further
improvement as well as to enhance the overall standard of the golf
industry in Malaysia.
PGGC General Manager Mr Brandon Chin (left pix, middle)
was present to receive the awards from Srixon Sports Asia and
Cleveland Golf at the awards presentation ceremony at the
Carlsberg Brewery in Shah Alam on 30 March 2016.
New Hospitality Buggy Arrives at PGGC
IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) Chief Executive Officer
Mr Lee Yeow Seng and PGGC General Manager Mr Brandon Chin
were present to receive the specially-made bright red buggy from
Sharp-Roxy & Service Company (M) Sdn Bhd (SRSSC) on 2 March
2016. This partnership was made possible as SRSSC adopts golf as
its preferred branding platform.
Mr Lee in the driving seat with SRSSC Managing Director Mr Takaya Wakasumi as
Mr Brandon Chin looks on (second from right).
G
olfers in Palm Garden Golf Club (PGGC) can now enjoy a
refreshing drink or grab a yummy snack off the newly-unveiled
“Hospitality Buggy” in the middle of their play!
The cart will serve as a mobile halfway hut to cater to the golfers’
F&B needs during their round at PGGC. It has three insulated bins
for canned drinks, ice storage and fruit display, and is also equipped
with pastry showcase and snack bar complete with shelves, hot
flask compartment and fruit hanger.
The introduction of “Hospitality Buggy” will definitely make the
PGGC golfers’ playing experience more enjoyable!
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FOUNDATION
BERITAIOI
Gives RM360,000 to 403 Students
IOI
Group’s foundation, Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng
(Yayasan TSLSC) has awarded RM360,000 to 403 needy
students from 29 primary and secondary schools in Peninsular Malaysia
and Sabah under its Student Adoption Programme (SAP) 2016.
Yayasan TSLSC Executive Director Datin Joanne Wong and her team
visited 13 of the schools in the Klang Valley and Bahau, and met with
the respective school principals, headmasters and assistant principals
of student affairs. Under the SAP, primary students will each receive
RM800 while secondary students will receive RM1,000 per annum
until he or she completes their primary and secondary education. This
financial aid is directly paid towards the needs and expenses of the
student, giving priority to food, transportation, tuition and lessons in
English and ICT.
Datin Joanne (left) distributing school bags to adopted students at
SRJK (T) Ladang Bahau, Negeri Sembilan as the school’s headmaster
Mr M. Thiyagu looks on (in tie).
Since the introduction of this initiative in 2008, Yayasan TSLSC
has assisted over 900 students from 204 schools in Malaysia. By
easing the financial burden of these lower income families, their
children are able to access good basic education, maintain good
grades and excel in English and ICT.
A fruitful visit by Datin Joanne (third from right) and team to SK Pusat
Bandar Puchong (1), welcomed by headmaster En Mohd Anuar Yahya
and adopted students.
IOI Group, being the sole funder of Yayasan TSLSC, remains
committed to educational assistance as its main objective.
“Developing human capital, in supporting the advancement
of industries in Malaysia, entails equal access to education. We
hope to equip and motivate these students towards the path of
excellence,” said Datin Joanne.
IOI Supports Social Enterprises
Persatuan Daybreak is a home cum social enterprise in central
Ipoh where the disabled are provided vocational skills training to
make handicrafts and socks for sale. These disabled trainees are
then successfully placed into permanent jobs in various industries.
“This is one example where we have found the products made by
the disabled to be suitable, as we procure items for our foundation’s
activities. Companies are able to use their purchasing power to
make a difference with various social enterprises who are ready to
do business,” said Datin Joanne.
Datin Joanne (right) handing over the cheque to Puan Sri Sandra to support
Persatuan Daybreak, a social enterprise for the disabled. The tote bags were
distributed to IOI employees.
IOI
Group’s foundation, Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng
(Yayasan TSLSC) has pledged RM80,000 to purchase
tote bags and socks from Persatuan Daybreak, a home for the disabled
in Perak. This social initiative further encouraged Yayasan TSLSC
Executive Director Datin Joanne Wong and Persatuan Daybreak
Executive Chairperson Puan Sri Sandra Lee to exchange ideas on
social entrepreneurship.
She added,“Social enterprises are businesses that trade for social and
environmental purposes, reinvesting their profits into their social
mission. When businesses aspire to buy from social enterprises,
the acknowledgement from having considered social value in their
supply chain is immense. Buying from social enterprises helps
improve the lives and communities of those around them. At some
stage of your organisation’s procurement, there is likely to be a
social enterprise that supplies it.”
Let’s support their cause and start buying from social enterprises
today. For more information on social enterprises, please visit:
www.socialenterprise.my and www.hati.my.