BeritaBoustead - Boustead Holdings Berhad

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BeritaBoustead
January - March 2016
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BN Shipyard
holds Keel Laying
Ceremony
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1 Congratulations
Dato’ Farshila Emran!
pg 3
2 Timbalan Menteri Pengangkutan
Malaysia lawat terminal
Boustead Cruise Centre
pg 4
3 Boustead Plantations
participates in Back to School
programme
pg 7
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Deputy Chairman/
Group Managing Director's message
Dear fellow Bousteadians,
We are pleased to kick off 2016 having
successfully weathered through a
challenging year. Due to our resilience,
we were able to achieve a satisfactory
performance for the 2015 financial
year, with a profit before tax in excess
of a quarter of a billion, on the back of
a revenue of RM8.7 billion.
Our business units continued to
push forward, with most registering
sustained results. The Property
Division was a strong contributor
to the Group in 2015, with a profit
of RM139 million, followed by the
Pharmaceutical Division which posted
a profit of RM90 million.
In order to unlock further potential
for the Group, we aim to position our
Pharmaceutical Division as an export
hub within the ASEAN region by
building up our Indonesian operations.
For our Plantation Division, we are
actively seeking opportunities to grow
our portfolio in terms of viable land
bank. Concurrently, we expect to see
a profit of RM120 million from the
disposal of non-core land bank.
Despite tough market conditions, we are
more determined than ever to tighten
operational efficiencies and strengthen
areas for improvement. We will build on
our solid foundation to take challenges
in our stride and work towards realising
our long-term growth plans.
Indeed, 2016 has much in store for us
to look forward to. We are also focused
on strengthening our balance sheet.
The rights issue is expected to raise
over RM1 billion once completed, which
will provide us with improved financial
flexibility and enhanced liquidity. It will
also enable us to pursue opportunities
for inorganic growth. In tandem with this,
our bonus issue will allow us to reward
our loyal shareholders.
Over the years, even in the face of
adversity, Boustead Holding Berhad has
evolved. It is imperative that we recognise
challenges as opportunities for growth.
With continuous effort and dedication
from all Bousteadians, together we will
be able to persevere through difficult
times and achieve our objectives, insyaAllah.
Thank you.
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
Perutusan Timbalan Pengerusi/
Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan
Untuk
meningkatkan
potensi
Kumpulan, kita berhasrat untuk
menjadikan Bahagian Farmaseutikal
sebagai pusat eksport di rantau
ASEAN dengan mengembangkan
operasi kita di Indonesia.
Staf Boustead yang dihargai,
Kita telah memulakan tahun 2016
dengan harapan tinggi setelah
berjaya mengharungi satu tahun
yang mencabar. Hasil daya tahan
yang tinggi, kita dapat mencapai
prestasi yang memuaskan bagi
tahun kewangan 2015 dengan
mencatatkan keuntungan sebelum
cukai melebihi suku bilion dan
perolehan sebanyak RM8.7 bilion.
Unit-unit perniagaan kita terus
meningkatkan
aktiviti
mereka
masing-masing dengan kebanyakan
Bahagian berjaya mengekalkan
keputusan
mereka.
Bahagian
Hartanah merupakan penyumbang
utama kepada Kumpulan bagi tahun
2015, dengan keuntungan sebanyak
RM139 juta, diikuti oleh Bahagian
Farmaseutikal yang mencatatkan
keuntungan sebanyak RM90 juta.
Bagi Bahagian Perladangan pula, kita
giat mencari peluang-peluang untuk
mengembangkan portfolio kita dari
segi simpanan tanah berdaya maju.
Sehubungan itu, kita dijangka menjana
keuntungan sebanyak RM120 juta
melalui pelupusan simpanan tanah
bukan teras.
Walaupun keadaan pasaran adalah
sukar, kita lebih bersemangat untuk
meningkatkan kecekapan operasi dan
mengukuhkan bahagian-bahagian
yang perlu diperbaiki. Kita akan
terus mempertingkatkan asas kukuh
kita bagi menyahut cabaran dalam
setiap langkah dan berusaha untuk
merealisasikan rancangan-rancangan
pertumbuhan jangka panjang kita.
Terbitan hak dijangka dapat meraih RM1
bilion apabila selesai kelak dan ianya
dapat mempertingkatkan fleksibiliti
kewangan dan mengukuhkan kecairan
nilai kita. Ia juga membolehkan kita
menyertai peluang-peluang untuk
pertumbuhan bukan organik. Selaras
itu, melalui isu bonus, kita dapat
memberi ganjaran kepada para
pemegang saham kita yang setia.
Walaupun menghadapi dugaan sejak
beberapa tahun ini, Boustead Holdings
Berhad tetap berkembang. Adalah
penting untuk kita mengenalpasti
cabaran sebagai peluang untuk
pertumbuhan. Insya-Allah, melalui
usaha dan dedikasi berterusan
daripada semua staf Boustead, kita
akan dapat bertahan untuk menempuhi
masa-masa yang mencabar bersamasama dan mencapai objektif-objektif
kita.
Terima kasih.
Dipercayai terdapat banyak peluang
yang menanti kita pada tahun
2016 ini. Tumpuan kita adalah untuk
mengukuhkan lembaran imbangan kita.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
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BN Shipyard holds Keel Laying Ceremony
Shipyard and involves the
acquisition of enhanced expertise
and skills-sets.
With a contract value of RM9
billion, the LCS vessels will
be equipped with superior
4-dimensional warfare capabilities
for electronic, air, surface and
underwater threats, integrated
with state-of-the-art systems. The
first LCS vessel is expected to
be completed in early 2019, with
subsequent vessels at 10-month
intervals thereafter.
Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin and several other distinguished guests looking at the LCS scale model on display
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n 8 March 2016, Boustead Naval
Shipyard Sdn. Bhd. (BN Shipyard), an
associate company of Boustead Heavy
Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC)
held a ‘Keel Laying Ceremony’ for the
first of six Littoral Combat Ships (LCS)
for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).
The event was officiated by Defence
Minister, YB Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin
Tun Hussein.
Having successfully completed and
delivered six New Generation Patrol
Vessels for the RMN in 2010, this new
project which was formally awarded
in 2014 is a key development for BN
The ceremony was also attended
by YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Rothiah Hj.
Omar, Deputy Secretary General
(Development); YBhg. Laksamana
Dato’ Seri Panglima Ahmad
Kamarulzaman
Hj.
Ahmad
Badaruddin, Chief of Navy; YBhg.
Gen. Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Roslan Saad,
Chief of Air Force; YBhg. Tan Sri
Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin,
BHIC Group Chairman and YBhg.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Ramli Hj.
Mohd Nor, Managing Director, BN
Shipyard/BHIC.
Congratulations Dato’ Farshila Emran!
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harmaniaga Berhad’s Managing Director, YBhg. Dato’
Farshila Emran, marked another milestone in her
career when she was selected to receive the Masterclass
Excellence Award for Woman
CEO of the Year at the
inaugural Utusan Business
Awards 2015. The ceremony
was held at the Kuala
Lumpur Convention Centre
on 1 March 2016.
develop homegrown enterprises, the Utusan Business Awards
seek to inspire and encourage local businesses to promote
Malaysia and its products and services to global markets.
The award, conferred by
DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan
Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sultan
Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah
recognised Dato’ Farshila’s
high standards of leadership
in Pharmaniaga.
The event awarded leaders
of top corporate companies
and entrepreneurs for their
accomplishments in their
respective fields throughout
2015. In line with the
government’s commitment to
Group photo of Utusan Business Awards 2015 winners
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Timbalan Menteri Pengangkutan Malaysia
lawat terminal Boustead Cruise Centre
Kapal pesiaran Mariner of the Seas berlabuh di terminal BCC
Tn. Syed Jaafar memberikan taklimat kepada tetamu kehormat
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ada 1 Mac 2016, Boustead Cruise Centre
Sdn. Bhd. (BCC) menerima kunjungan
Timbalan
Menteri
Pengangkutan
Malaysia, YB Datuk Ab. Aziz Kaprawi,
sempena lawatan kerja ke terminal BCC.
Rombongan beliau disertai oleh para
pegawai dari Kementerian Pengangkutan
Malaysia,
Kementerian
Pelancongan
dan Kebudayaan Malaysia, Lembaga
Pelabuhan Klang serta wakil-wakil media.
En. Fahmy Ismail selaku wakil Boustead
Holdings Berhad, Tn. Syed Jaafar Syed
Mohamad, Pengurus Besar, Operasi BCC
serta kakitangan BCC dan Boustead
Shipping Agencies Sdn. Bhd. telah
menyambut ketibaan rombongan tersebut.
Delegasi seterusnya dibawa melawat
ke segenap kapal Mariner of the
Seas, milik Royal Caribbean Cruise
Line (RCCL) yang sedang berlabuh
di terminal BCC. Rombongan dibawa
meninjau kemudahan yang terdapat
di dalam kapal tersebut dan juga diberi
taklimat mengenai operasi RCCL.
En. Fahmy menyampaikan cenderahati kepada
YB Timbalan Menteri Pengangkutan Malaysia
Lawatan diakhiri dengan sidang akhbar
dan jamuan makan tengah hari di
Restoran Giovanni’s Table yang terletak
di aras 14 kapal tersebut.
Delegasi kemudiannya dibawa melawat
ke 'Festival Market' dan Balai Ketibaan/
Perlepasan di bangunan BCC. Ini diikuti
dengan sesi taklimat oleh Tn. Syed
Jaafar yang telah memberi penerangan
mengenai prasarana yang terdapat di
terminal BCC dan juga berkongsi statistik
ketibaan kapal pesiaran di terminal BCC
dengan para tetamu.
Sebagai tanda penghargaan, pihak
pengurusan BCC telah menghadiahkan
cenderahati kepada YB Timbalan Menteri.
Sesi taklimat ringkas tersebut diakhiri
dengan jamuan ringan dan persembahan
tarian kebudayaan daripada masyarakat
orang asli Mah Meri.
Tetamu kehormat bergambar bersama kakitangan BCC
Antara gambar kenangan yang dirakamkan ketika
berada di atas kapal
Suasana ceria semasa jamuan makan tengah hari di Restoran Giovanni’s Table
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PhIS provides improved pharmacy
system for patients
I
n line with its corporate philosophy, Passion for Patients,
Pharmaniaga Berhad’s Pharmacy Information System (PhIS)
was designed to assist the Ministry of Health (MOH) with
inventory management, whilst also providing patients with the
convenience of specifying their preferred location for collection
of medicines. PhIS also supports MOH in tracking the supply
and demand of products at pharmacies in hospitals and clinics.
PhIS was launched by Health Minister, YB Datuk Seri Dr.
S. Subramaniam, at Muar Hospital on 28 February 2016. The
system was developed to encourage the use of Information
Technology in the health service system, involving tender
management system and medicine and non-medical supply in
all the Ministry's facilities.
"This system will help monitor medical supply in the
Ministry's facilities, increase efficiency, facilitate medical
and non-medical inventory management and ensure that
the medicine used is of good quality, safe and effective,"
said Datuk Seri Subramaniam.
He also noted that an efficient system is needed to
cope with the growing number of patients and medical
prescription dispensary, which increases about 4% on a
yearly basis.
PhIS launched by the Health Minister
Pharmaniaga is confident that PhIS will assist in improving
patient safety as it eliminates medication prescription
errors, by performing validation crosschecks against
established drug databases to mitigate risks of interactions
and allergies to drug prescriptions.
SOS1M adakan
sesi pemeriksaan
kesihatan percuma
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ada 12 Mac 2016 yang lalu, Skuad Operasi Sihat
1Malaysia (SOS1M) mengadakan satu sesi
pemeriksaan kesihatan percuma bagi para peserta
larian amal ‘Run to Gain 4.0’, bertempat di Taman
Rekreasi Bukit Jalil.
Seramai 20 orang sukarelawan SOS1M telah menyertai
misi tersebut di mana lebih daripada 220 orang para
peserta telah mengambil peluang untuk menjalani
pemeriksaan kesihatan yang bermula dari jam 8.00
pagi hingga 10.30 pagi.
Larian amal ‘Run to Gain 4.0’ yang telah dirasmikan
oleh Timbalan Naib Canselor UKM, Hal-Ehwal Jaringan
Industri & Masyarakat, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Imran Ho Abdullah adalah
anjuran pelajar Fakulti Farmasi Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
(UKM). Ini merupakan kerjasama kali kedua SOS1M dengan
Fakulti tersebut.
Jutaan terima kasih kepada para sukarelawan yang sanggup
turun padang pada hari tersebut dan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan
kepada pelajar Fakulti Farmasi UKM kerana sudi menjemput
SOS1M bagi menjayakan larian amal tersebut!
Antara aktiviti SOS1M sempena larian amal 'Run to Gain 4.0'
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Boustead adopts four new PINTAR schools
En. Mohd Najib Mohd Seth, Manager of Corporate Planning hands over a sponsorship letter to
Guru Besar SK Kroh (left photo) and Guru Besar SK Sungala (right photo)
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s part of its commitment to making a positive impact
on the community with various corporate social
responsibility initiatives, Boustead Holdings Berhad
(Boustead) has adopted four new schools via the PINTAR
Foundation for a period of three years, from 2016 to 2018.
The schools are located within the vicinity of Army Camps,
namely SK Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh in Selangor, SK Kroh,
Pengkalan Hulu in Perak as well as SK Si Rusa and SK
Sungala, both in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.
The majority of the students attending these schools are
children of serving Armed Forces personnel. During the
three-year engagement period, Boustead will sponsor
the schools to run various educational programmes,
including motivational camps, additional classes, seminars,
workshops and educational visits. It is hoped that this
initiative will contribute to the development of Armed Forces
children.
Boustead has been a member of the PINTAR Foundation
since 2009 and previously adopted seven schools
throughout Malaysia, where all the schools have
successfully graduated from the three-year engagement
programme. Through the PINTAR Foundation, Boustead
is able to support a wide range of educational initiatives,
especially for under-served students.
BHPetrol collaborates with PDRM and LLM
on Ops Selamat campaign
Goodie bags being distributed to motorists
B
HPetrol once again collaborated with Polis
DiRaja Malaysia (PDRM) and Lembaga
Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) on an Ops Selamat
campaign at Tol Plaza Litrak LDP. The campaign
was officiated by Deputy Inspector General Dato’
Sri Noor Rashid Ibrahim, on 5 February 2016.
Dato' Sri Noor Rashid and Ir. Azizul greet the motorists
while distributing the goodie bags
During the event, BHPetrol contributed 400 bottles
of motorcycle lubricant, which were distributed to
motorists by Dato’ Sri Noor Rashid and Ir. Azizul
Azily Ahmad, BHPetrol’s Commercial Industry and
Lubricants Business General Manager.
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Boustead Plantations participates in
Back to School programme
The event was officiated by the MP of Kanowit,
YB Datuk Aaron Ago Anak Dagang, in the
presence of YBhg. Dato’ Shoib Abdullah,
Senior General Manager, Human Resource
& Corporate Communication, Boustead
Plantations, and Tn. Hj. Abd. Halim Abd. Majid,
Deputy Managing Director of Boustead Estates
Agency Sdn. Bhd. The event took place at
Kanowit Palm Oil Mills.
A total of 79 students of the estate workers’
children were thrilled to receive the donations
during the said function. Subsequently, YB
Datuk Aaron also distributed the remaining
items to children from needy families at other
locations within his Kanowit Parliamentary area.
Dato’ Shoib delivering his opening speech and also
welcoming all the VIPs, parents and students
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oustead
Plantations
Berhad
(Boustead
Plantations) participated in the Back to School
programme, a corporate responsibility initiative
spearheaded by the Barisan Nasional Backbenchers
Council (BNBBC). The objective of this notable
programme is to assist and help lessen the burden
of needy families by preparing their children for
the new academic year, with the collaboration of
Government-Linked Companies such as Boustead
Plantations.
In early January 2016, Boustead Plantations
also has successfully organised Back to
School programmes for the Baram and Beluran
Parliamentary areas.
Under this programme, Boustead Plantations
contributed a total of RM120,000 (RM40,000 each)
in three Parliamentary areas, namely Kanowit and
Baram in Sarawak, and Beluran in Sabah, where its
estates are located.
The recipients, the majority of which were estate
workers’ children and needy families, received
financial aid and in-kind donations such as school
uniforms, bags, shoes and stationery, amongst other
essential items.
On 17 December 2015, Boustead Plantations
organised a Back to School programme in the
Kanowit Parliamentary area.
YB Datuk Aaron presented the cash donation to one of the
students. Also seen are Dato’ Shoib and Tn. Hj. Abd. Halim
Boustead
Plantations'
Management and
the recipients of
Back to School
programme pose
for a group photo
with YB Datuk
Aaron
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Ready, Set, Go for BHPetrol
Dash Tabuan Racing Team!
B
HPetrol is delighted to announce their latest venture
in national motorsports by establishing the BHPetrol
Dash Tabuan Racing Team, which is ready to make its
debut in the National Cub Prix Championship when the
new season commences in March.
"In order to form a strong team, BHPetrol established
a strategic partnership with a motorcycle club, Tabuan
Racing. We know what we are up against and we are
ready for the challenge in this year's National Cub Prix
Championship racing series," said Ir. Azizul Azily Ahmad,
BHPetrol’s Commercial Industry and Lubricants Business
General Manager, in a formal launch ceremony to introduce
the team at Northport Installation Terminal, Port Klang on 23
February 2016.
"I believe we are poised to have a successful 2016 season
with both riders under our tent. They have proven to be top
contenders and I expect nothing but the best from them," said
Dato' Zolkapli, referring to both of his riders, Siti Norafizah
and her teammate Izzat Rafiq.
Siti Norafizah, fondly known as Fifie, is the only female rider
who has achieved success over the last five years in the
racing arena. The 21-year old Johorean rider brings with her
an impressive resume, which includes MSS Overall Champion
2014 and MSC Overall Champion 2015 for the 250cc Open
category. Fifie also won the Pro Am 2015 - a race reserved for
private teams.
Introducing the riders of BHPetrol Tabuan Racing Team
"This collaboration is in line with our objective to enhance
the image of BHPetrol to the end-user, from owners of
motorcycles to high-powered machines," commented
Ir. Azizul, replying to a question about the participation of
BHPetrol in motorsports.
"While BHPetrol’s involvement in this racing series aims to
promote our motorcycle lubricant, BHPetrol Dash, we also
strive to create a platform
which allows local talents to
thrive in the motorcycle racing
arena. Cub Prix is a wellknown sport among small
engine motorcycles, which
are popular among young
Malaysians. A total of 10
rounds will take place at the
Malaysia Agro Exposition Park
Serdang circuit," he added.
BHPetrol Dash Tabuan Racing
Team advisor, YBhg. Dato’
Zolkapli Sulong, said that
despite being a new racing
team, they were represented
by two young experienced
riders. He also added that the
BHPetrol Dash Tabuan Racing
Team deserved respect from
competitors.
Meanwhile Izzat Rafiq, an 18-year old rider, previously
competed in the Wira class competition for two seasons.
Securing fifth place overall last season, Izzat won second place
at the podium finish. The young rider from Cheras, Selangor,
started racing in a competition category for a producer from
2012 to 2013, and in 2014, he was selected by an elite team to
compete in the Wira category.
For the Wira category this 2016 season, BHPetrol Dash Tabuan
Racing Team will be represented by a talented 16-year old
rider, Muhamad Arash Firdaus. Arash, a student from Sekolah
Menengah Meru, Klang, started racing in 2014. Since then, he
has won several local races, including the Selangor Race in
which he won second place overall in the 120cc category and
third place overall for the Mix 150cc class.
BHPetrol staff pose proudly with the riders
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Boustead Curve anjur Kursus Asas Pasukan
Keselamatan Kebakaran bersama Bomba
B
oustead Curve Sdn. Bhd. (Boustead
Curve) telah menganjurkan Kursus
Asas Pasukan Keselamatan Kebakaran
dengan
kerjasama
Balai
Bomba
dan Penyelamat Damansara Utama.
Sebanyak dua sesi latihan telah diadakan
pada tahun ini iaitu pada tarikh 19 dan 20
Januari 2016 dan 2 dan 3 Februari 2016.
Seramai 40 orang kakitangan berjaya
menamatkan latihan tersebut yang
diadakan di Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat
Damansara Utama. Mereka terdiri daripada
ahli Pasukan Bertindak Kecemasan dari
the Curve dan eCurve seperti Juruteknik,
Penyelia Penyelenggaraan, Pengawal
Keselamatan, Penyelia Keselamatan dan
juga anggota Polis Bantuan.
Sepanjang latihan tersebut, semua
kakitangan telah diberi latihan secara
teori di dalam kelas dan juga latihan
praktikal di luar kelas seperti teknik
asas menyelamatkan mangsa dan
Teknik memadam menggunakan alat pemadam api
menyelamatkan diri dan teknik pemadaman api dengan
menggunakan Alat Pemadam Api dan hos bomba, latihan
kawad, latihan simulasi bilik gelap dan latihan pengungsian
bangunan.
'Fireman
lift' teknik
memikul
mangsa
Setiap kakitangan yang telah berjaya menamatkan kursus telah
diberikan Sijil Penyertaan yang ditandatangani oleh Ketua Balai Bomba dan
Penyelamat Damansara Utama selaku Ketua Jurulatih, Tn. Ramli Harun.
Simulasi bilik gelap
Para peserta sesi pertama
English programme for
MHS Aviation staff
M
HS Aviation Berhad (MHS Aviation) recently organised a
three-day in-house English programme for its employees,
titled ‘Step By Step Manual Writing in Clear English.’ The
programme was held from 18 to 20 February 2016 at The Qamar
Paka hotel in Terengganu.
Conducted by Mr. Geoff Webb from TACTICS Asia, the
programme was aimed at improving the participants’ language
A group photo of the participants at the end of the training session
proficiency in writing manuals using clear English,
as well as establishing writing standards to improve
the consistency and effectiveness of the operating,
maintenance and policy manual.
At the end of the programme, participants shared that
they found the training useful, providing them with
invaluable insights and writing techniques.
Participants listening attentively to the facilitator
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Boustead participates in UNMC Careers Fair 2016
B
oustead Holdings Berhad (Boustead) recently participated in
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC)
Careers Fair 2016. The annual event was held on 16 and 17
March 2016 at UNMC’s campus in Semenyih, Selangor,
and saw the participation of over 40 companies from
various industries within Malaysia. The Careers Fair
attracted more than 2,000 students.
Boustead took the opportunity to promote its corporate
brand names whilst sharing with the students the
opportunities available within the Boustead Group.
Professor Christine Ennew,
Provost and CEO of the
University delivering
her welcoming speech at
the opening ceremony
Students
visiting our
booth
Mr. Patrick Joseph, Director of Academic Services;
Professor Graham Kendall, Vice Provost, Research and
Knowledge Transfer and Ms. Alicia Ch’ng, Head of Careers Advisory
Service from UNMC during their visit to Boustead’s booth
Boustead Travel takes part in MATTA Fair
B
oustead Travel Services Sdn. Bhd. (Boustead Travel) once
again took part in one of the most anticipated events of
the year - the MATTA Fair, held from 11 to 13 March 2016 at the
Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
Over 200 travel agencies comprising national and trade
tourism organisations and hoteliers participated, setting
up their exhibition booths in four halls. Located in Hall
2, Boustead Travel partnered with Malaysia Airlines and
Emirates Airlines to offer attractive airfares to destinations
around the globe. The promotion received an overwhelming
response from the public, especially for European
destinations.
Boustead Travel also offered a variety of tour packages to
destinations worldwide to complement the cheap airfares.
As the oldest General Sales Agent for RailEurope in
Malaysia, Boustead Travel was the sole agency to proudly
promote European rail products during the fair. The public’s
response for RailEurope products was indeed positive,
particularly due to the growing awareness of RailEurope’s
presence in Malaysia through Boustead Travel.
Visitors checking out travel packages offered by Boustead Travel
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News from The Royale Chulan & Bintang Hotels & Resorts
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January
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
YBhg. Datuk Mokhtar Khir, Group Director of
Operations presenting a trophy to a representative
from a corporate company at the Group Corporate
Cocktail Appreciation event.
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February
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February
YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin,
YBhg. Dato’ Baharuddin Musa, YBhg. Datuk Mokhtar
Khir and YBhg. Dato’ Franz Swoboda with the
Grand Lucky Draw winner, En. Aminuddin of Finance
Department who won a Nimota CK motorbike.
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The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
KDYTM Tengku Abdullah Sultan Hj. Ahmad Shah,
President of the Football Association of Malaysia
with the ‘Harimau Malaysia’ sponsor representatives.
February
22
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The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur
Deputy Group Director of Operations of The Royale
Chulan & Bintang Hotels & Resorts as well as
General Manager of The Royale Bintang Kuala
Lumpur, En. Kamaruddin Baharin with guests and
hotel staff during the Lion Dance performance
held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year
celebration.
February
February
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
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February
The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Malaysia
Chapter Fellowship Dinner 2016 is held at The
Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur.
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February
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
YBhg. Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi with YAB Dato’
Seri Najib Tun Razak and YBhg. Datin Seri Rosmah
Mansor at the ‘Majlis Pelancaran Buku Najib Razak
Berjiwa Besar - Empat Dekad Menongkah Arus
Kepimpinan Dan Politik.’
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
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The Royale Bintang Penang
February
The Royale Bintang Resort
& Spa Seremban
The winners of Ms. Cheongsam & Mr. Chap Goh
Mei 2016, Ms. Rumita from Nepal and Mr. Yeasin
from Pakistan.
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February
The Royale Bintang Resort
& Spa Seremban
Guests gathered at the porch of The Royale Bintang
Penang to witness the traditional Lion Dance
performance on the second day of the Chinese
New Year.
General Manager, En. Mashor Din and Food &
Beverage Manager, En. Azuan Azlan with the
cycling team from Italy on their visit to the hotel
during the Le Tour De Langkawi 2016.
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March
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February
The Royale Bintang Resort
& Spa Seremban
The Royale Bintang Resort
& Spa Seremban
The launch of Ramadhan Smart Purchase Voucher
in conjunction with a charity concert in Negeri
Sembilan. Seen in the photo are local artiste,
Sheeda and Singaporean artiste, Mac.
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February
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
General Manager, En. Mashor Din welcomes LTAT
Chairman, YB Senator Laksamana Tan Sri Dato’
Setia Mohd Anwar Hj. Mohd Nor (R) and Yang
Di-Pertua Dewan Negara, Parlimen Malaysia, YBhg.
Tan Sri Abu Zahar Dato’ Nika Ujang, to ‘Majlis
Hi-Tea Amal 2016 Sempena Perasmian Persatuan
Kebajikan Keluarga Warigh Menuang Karim.’
General Manager, En. Mashor Din; Executive
Assistant Manager; Tengku Omar Hussein; F &
B Manager; En. Norazuan Azalan and Security
Manager, Captain Zubir Othman during the Lion
Dance performance to welcome Chinese New Year.
From left: Malaysian celebrities Fouziah Gous,
Vanidah Imran and Ziana Zain at the Jelita
New Magazine Launching Ceremony and 40th
Anniversary Hi-Tea held at the Mahsuri Courtyard of
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur.
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the Curve news
Crowd waiting eagerly for the performance to begin
An elegant aerialist hanging from a silk fabric
An acrobatic spectacle
Stars of the Orient: An Acrobatic Spectacle
F
rom 9 January to 9 February 2016,
the Curve presented a stunning
acrobatic musical show themed ‘Stars
of the Orient: An Acrobatic Spectacle.’
The production which was brought in
from Shanghai mesmerised shoppers
of all ages.
This year’s decoration featured lush
pink colour cherry blossom trees and
a stunning display of graceful purple
bamboos, as well as red Chinese
lanterns which enhanced the landscape
of the traditional Chinese garden.
Part of the décor too was a smooth
red coloured silk fabric hung up 45feet in the air, supporting the elegant
aerialist during the acrobatic act.
Colourful lighting effects of green,
blue and red hues enhanced the
overall ambience.
exhibiting their skills for all to see.
Complementing each act, a live dance
musical show blended in seamlessly as
part of the festivities. In addition, visitors
witnessed the swift Master of Masks
traditional mask-changing act up close,
as well as the skillful acrobatic lion dance
performances.
Audience were captivated by
flexible contortionists twisting their
bodies in every way possible, not
to mention acrobatic plate spinners
A three-piece and eight-piece orchestral
band also played on traditional Chinese
string and wind instruments like the erhu,
gushing and pipa in the evenings.
The Race to Goo Lagoon
SpongeBob & Patrick as live
game tokens
Complete challenges to move forward
on the board game
F
rom 11 to 20 March 2016, the Curve presented a giant
board game called ‘The Race to Goo Lagoon’, featuring
everyone’s favourite Nickelodeon characters, SpongeBob
SquarePants and Patrick Star, for the first time ever in Asia.
Children played on either Team SpongeBob or Team Patrick
on the huge 30-feet by 30-feet board game.
Each game had eight participants in two teams of four, with
a wheel spun to determine the number of squares they
could move forward to. ‘Fate’ and ‘Chance’ squares were
either placed as obstacles in the players’ way, or moved
them further along the game. Participants simply needed
to complete each obstacle to win fun Nickelodeon goodies.
Better yet, the fastest team to reach the finish line won even
more attractive Nickelodeon prizes.
Spin the wheel
So many prizes await our
little participants
The game took place three times a day at 2.00 pm, 4.00 pm
and 6.00 pm, on Mondays to Thursdays, with each session
lasting a maximum of 30 minutes. From Fridays to Sundays,
there were special sessions at 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm where
kids got to have SpongeBob and Patrick join in the game as
live game tokens! There was also an exclusive meet-andgreet session at 4.00 pm on Fridays to Sundays, during
which families were able to take pictures with the two lovable
cartoon characters.
That’s not all. There were DIY SpongeBob and Patrick
figurines available for redemption as well, with a minimum
spend of RM150. There were four different figurines available
on various days throughout the campaign, including Pirate
SpongeBob, Superhero Patrick, Superhero SpongeBob and
Pointing SpongeBob.
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eCurve news
The well-known Gary Yap and the
Vibrant Vibes dancers
Suki Low charms fans with her soulful voice
A spectacular acrobatic Lion Dance performance
Vibrant Vibes: CNY Pop Special
A
s part of its celebrations to usher in the playful Year of
the Monkey, eCurve presented a joyous and vibrant
Chinese New Year, as music-lovers and fans of the Chinese
pop genre enjoyed a month of memorable Chinese pop
performances.
eCurve’s Vibrant Vibes: A CNY Pop Show campaign took
place from 8 January to 9 February 2016. With the mall’s
Centre Atrium decorated in festive hues of sweet pink and
prosperous red, not to mention a sea of Chinese New Year
lanterns hanging from above, the stage was set for a series of
spectacular shows featuring several Malaysia’s top Chinese
artistes and singers, namely Gary Yap, Winnie K, Victor Lee,
Suki Low and Janet Lee.
That’s not all. Patrons got to enjoy electrifying dance shows
every Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. A spectacular
acrobatic Lion Dance performance and a cheerful God
of Prosperity were also part of the weekend activity in
conjunction with the Lunar New Year.
Carnival
Funtime at
eCurve
D
uring the March school
holidays, eCurve hosted its
very own funfair extravaganza,
complete with a variety of
entertaining carnival games
fit for anyone and everyone
looking for a good time.
Carnival Funtime at eCurve’s Centre Atrium
Kraze, Toxic Ball, Zart
Attack and last but
not least, the thrilling
Magic Wheel which kept
shoppers in suspense as
they waited to see where
the needle landed.
From 11 to 20 March 2016,
between 11.00 am to 9.00 pm,
Carnival Funtime was held
at eCurve’s Centre Atrium.
Shoppers were able to try their
hand at nine different game
booths, each offering a carnival
game of accuracy, speed or
simply sheer good luck.
Games that were available at
Carnival Funtime included Duck
Hunt, Ring Toss, Tic-Tac-Toe,
Slam Dunk, Penalty Shoot, F1
Ticketing & prizes redemption booth
There
were
also
three
tiers of prize
redemption, with
prizes consisting of
various items ranging
from
plush
toys,
clocks, bags and
many more.
Aeriel view of the Centre Atrium during Carnival Funtime
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Great vacation destination tips by Boustead Travel
featuring Mount Rigi,
View from top of Mount Rigi
Mount Rigi
M
ount Rigi (also known as Queen
of the Mountains) is a mountain
ridge of the Alps, located in central
Switzerland. The whole ridge is
almost entirely surrounded by the
water of three different water bodies:
Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug and Lake
Lauerz. The range is in the Schwyzer
Alps, and is split between the regions
of Schwyz and Lucerne, although the
main summit, named Rigi Kulm, at
1,798 m above sea level, lies within
the region of Schwyz.
Over 200 years ago, scientists hiked
from the border of Lake Lucerne up
Mount Rigi in order to observe and
study the fascinating Swiss Alps.
Famous painters and poets followed,
and featured Mount Rigi and its
spectacular views overlooking Lake
Lucerne and the snow-covered
Swiss Alps in their works of art.
With an increasing number of hikers
climbing Mount Rigi, the first Swiss
mountain hotel on Rigi Kulm opened
in 1816. In 1871, after a construction
phase of almost two years, Europe’s
kept authentic Swiss beauty to enjoy the
relaxing and cozy atmosphere at the top
of Mount Rigi.
Mount Rigi cable car
first Mountain Railway started travelling
from Vitznau up to Mount Rigi powered by
a steam engine. Even today, the majestic
steam locomotives are still in use for
special occasions or on fixed dates during
high tourist seasons in summer and
winter.
Two hundred years after the first Swiss
mountain hotel opened its doors, Mount
Rigi Railways had its best year ever and
attracted over 785,000 visitors in 2015.
Although 70% of its guests are from the
domestic market, an increasing number
of foreign visitors are visiting the well-
Besides a network of hiking trails totalling
over 120 km, another highlight on Mount
Rigi is the cable car dinner experience,
available in the summer season. During
the two-hour journey in the evening,
guests can enjoy a delicious threecourse dinner with an amazing view of
the sunset and lights surrounding Lake
Lucerne. Mount Rigi is the only mountain
in central Switzerland which is included
in the Swiss Travel Pass throughout the
year.
Destination facts:
Peak
: Rigi Kulm
Elevation
: 1,798 m (5,899 ft)
Location
: Schwyz (ridge partially in Lucerne)
Country
: Switzerland
Parent range : Schwyzer Alps
For more information, please contact Boustead Travel Services Sdn. Bhd. Tel: 603-2031 6001
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En. Fahmy dilantik Pengerusi baharu KSB
E
n. Fahmy Ismail, Ketua Pegawai
Eksekutif, Boustead Plantations Berhad
telah dilantik secara sebulat suara sebagai
Pengerusi baharu Kelab Sukan Boustead
(KSB) bagi menggantikan Tn. Hj. Ir. Khushairi
Mohd Hashim yang telah bersara.
Perlantikan tersebut dibuat di Mesyuarat
Agung Tahunan KSB yang berlangsung pada
25 Februari 2016 di Tingkat 9, Kompleks
Sukan Menara Boustead. Antara agenda lain
mesyuarat ialah pemilihan Ahli Jawatankuasa
dan Juruaudit untuk tahun 2016.
En. Fahmy sedang mempengerusikan mesyuarat bersama AJK KSB
Berikut adalah senarai Ahli Jawatankuasa dan Juruaudit untuk tahun 2016:
Pengerusi
:
Naib Pengerusi :
Setiausaha
:
Naib Setiausaha :
:
Bendahari
Naib Bendahari :
Juruaudit
:
En. Fahmy Ismail
En. Md Aziman Abd Aziz
Pn. Farawahidah Md Isa
Pn. Farahanim Mohd Izam
En. Noorulhadi Mohamed
En. Mohamad Shamsur M. Ramley
En. Norlymalis Jazmi Kamarudin &
En. Hazranshah Abd Hamid
Ahli Jawatankuasa:
En. V Subaseelan
Cik Fazura Nur Jaafar
En. Ahmad Farid Ya’acob
Pn. Shafinaz Bahruddin
En. Mohd Kamal Jamil
En. Asrul Sani Pesal
En. Badrul Hisham Hamzah
Pn. Zarita Zulkifly
Pn. Airuliza Aziz
Ahli KSB sertai sukan berhalangan terkemuka dunia
‘Spartan Race 2016’
P
ada 20 Mac 2016, ahli Kelab Sukan Boustead (KSB), saudara
Amrul Nizam dan Ridzuan Abdul Rahman dari syarikat
Boustead Plantations Berhad telah menyertai acara sukan
berhalangan terkemuka dunia yang dikenali sebagai ‘Spartan
Race’ bertempat di Canary Garden, Bandar Bestari, Klang.
Perlumbaan yang julung-julung kali diadakan di Malaysia itu
adalah antara program utama Hari Sukan Negara, anjuran
Kementerian Belia dan Sukan Malaysia.
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KSB telah menghantar dua orang wakilnya untuk menyertai
perlumbaan berkenaan bagi menunjukkan sokongan terhadap
seruan Menteri Belia dan Sukan, En. Khairy Jamaludin Abu Bakar
untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebagai sebuah ‘Negara Bersukan.’
Tahniah diucapkan kepada Amrul dan Ridzuan yang berani
menyahut cabaran serta mempunyai semangat juang dan daya
tahan yang tinggi sehingga berjaya menamatkan perlumbaan
siri ke-2 Spartan Race!
Amrul Nizam & Ridzuan
Aktiviti 'The Black River Crossing'
Aksi Amrul semasa aktiviti 'Barbed-Wire Mud Crawl'
Siri ke-3 Spartan Race, Beast akan diadakan pada 9 Oktober
2016. Diharapkan lebih ramai lagi ahli KSB dapat menyertai
cabaran tersebut!
Aktiviti 'Big Cargo Net'