eritaBoustead - Boustead Holdings Berhad

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April - June 2008
BHPetrol's Orange Run 2008
a huge success pg 7
UAC holds
Major Distributors Conference 2008
pg 5
Boustead Credit rai
Hari Keluarga
pg 8-9
Property Division's team
takes on Bangkok challenge!
pg 13
Group Managing
Director's message
Dear fellow Bousteadians,
Reaching the half way point in the
financial year 2008 has been both
encouraging and eventful for the
Group. Our Divisions continue to meet
their performance indicators albeit
the external pressures that are now
impacting Malaysia’s economy from a
macro level.
With the price of crude oil reaching
new highs and with the global
economy having a lackluster prospect,
the Boustead Group is happy to have
recorded successful results in the first
quarter of 2008, achieving a pre-tax
profit of RM152 million.
I am also glad to note that our
shareholders continue to register their
support for our Group given the very
positive turnout during our recent
46th Annual General Meeting. At the
Boustead Group, we are firm believers in
keeping our channels of communication
open both for minority as well as major
shareholders and this includes retail as
well as institutional investors.
In May of this year, the Boustead Group
initiated a bold move to take full control
of Boustead Properties Berhad. With the
consolidation in terms of assets and the
realisation of earnings from Boustead
Properties, the Group’s position will be
further reinforced and strengthened.
As we look to the remaining part of
2008, we must be aware that with the
external factors affecting our nation,
this is a fitting time to exercise prudence
and tighten our belts. Henceforth, this
would mean girding up and cutting
down on unnecessary expenditure.
All Bousteadians have to be more
conscious to deliver on their performance
indicators in order to achieve Group wide
success. Teamwork and commitment
should be the drive for all as we aim to
take the Group to greater heights.
Thank you.
YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
Perutusan
Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan
Staf Boustead yang dihargai,
Perjalanan Kumpulan menuju titik pertengahan tahun kewangan 2008
adalah amat menggalakkan dan penuh dengan peristiwa. Bahagianbahagian perniagaan kita terus mencapai petunjuk prestasi masingmasing walaupun kini terdapat tekanan luaran yang memberi kesan
kepada ekonomi Malaysia pada tahap makro.
Dengan harga minyak mentah yang mencecah harga baru tertinggi dan
prospek ekonomi dunia yang kurang menyerlah, Kumpulan Boustead
gembira kerana telah berjaya mencatat keputusan cemerlang bagi
suku pertama tahun 2008 dengan mencapai keuntungan selepas cukai
sebanyak RM152 juta.
Saya juga gembira kerana para pemegang saham kita terus memberi
sokongan kepada Kumpulan berdasarkan jumlah hadirin yang positif
semasa Mesyuarat Agong Tahunan syarikat yang ke-46 baru-baru ini. Di
Boustead, kami sentiasa memastikan agar saluran-saluran komunikasi
kami adalah terbuka kepada semua minoriti dan juga para pemegang
saham utama termasuklah para pelabur runcit dan institusi.
Pada bulan Mei tahun ini, Kumpulan Boustead telah mengambil
satu tindakan berani dengan mengambil alih sepenuhnya Boustead
Properties Berhad. Hasil gabungan aset dan realisasi perolehan dari
Boustead Properties ini akan menjadikan kedudukan Kumpulan semakin
kukuh dan kuat lagi.
Memandangkan faktor-faktor luaran akan menjejaskan negara, inilah
masanya untuk kita berhati-hati dan berjimat cermat dalam mengharungi
baki tahun 2008. Ini bermaksud segala perbelanjaan yang tidak wajar
perlulah dikawal.
Staf Boustead perlulah lebih peka untuk mencapai petunjuk prestasi
masing-masing agar Kumpulan berjaya secara keseluruhannya.
Kerjasama dan komitmen perlulah menjadi tunjang utama semua agar
Kumpulan dapat mencapai kejayaan yang lebih besar lagi.
Terima kasih.
Boustead AGM in session
Boustead holds 46th AGM
B
oustead Holdings Berhad held its 46th Annual General Meeting
(AGM) on 3 April 2008 at the 4th floor conference room in Menara
Boustead.
The AGM saw all resolutions put forward being passed by the
shareholders. These resolutions include receiving and adopting the
audited financial statements of the Boustead Group for the year ended
31 December 2007 and the approval of a final dividend of 16% coupled
with a bonus dividend of 20% that was declared for the said financial
year.
Year 2007 was another outstanding year for the Group as it posted
record-breaking profits. The Group continues to instill positive investor
sentiment by registering a pre-tax profit of RM829 million on the back
of a turnover of RM5.7 billion, an increase of 115% compared to the
previous corresponding year. The Group also recorded higher earnings
per share at 79 sen, while net assets per share was RM3.75.
Al-Fatihah
Allahyarham
Tuan Hj Johari Muhamad Abbas, 77
(ahli Lembaga Pengarah
Kumpulan Boustead Holdings Berhad)
telah kembali ke Rahmatullah
pada 19 Mei 2008
Semoga Allah SWT mencucuri rahmat
ke atas rohnya.
“All those in favour... hands up!”
BHPetrol appreciates top performers of 2007
at ‘Dealers Awards & Appreciation Nite’
O
n 6 May 2008, BHPetrol organised a ‘Dealers
Awards & Appreciation Nite’ to recognise the
top performers of 2007 for the Elite and Mystery
Motorist programmes. The dinner held at The Royale
Bintang Damansara in Mutiara Damansara was attended
by 150 BHPetrol dealers, 30 suppliers from the Elite
Programme and BHPetrol retail team.
YBhg Tan Sri Dato' Lodin Wok Kamaruddin, Group
Managing Director of Boustead Holdings Berhad was there
to present the appreciation plaques to the top performers.
Tan Sri Lodin presents D’Elite Club Top 5 Achiever award to YBhg Datin
Tan - BHPetrol Bandar Tun Razak dealer (top) and MM 2007 Star Performer
award to Mr Khoo Kay Teik - BHPetrol Greenlane dealer (bottom)
The Best Dressed Winner (The Twin Nite) goes to
Pn Sayeeda Osman - BHPetrol Puchong Jaya dealer and Pn Basariah
Abu Bakar - BHPetrol Taman Sri Endah dealer
Boustead Properties' new launches
MUTIARA RINI’S LATEST LAUNCH!
MUTIARA DAMANSARA’S FINAL CONDOMINIUMS!
Phase 3P which is the final development phase in Parcel 3
of Mutiara Rini comprising 112 units of single storey terrace
houses were launched on 3 May 2008. These houses with
4 bedrooms and built-up area of 1,157 sq ft are priced at
RM175,000 per unit.
Mutiara Damansara final development phase will be its lowdensity condominiums at Phase 9 known as Surian Residences.
Only 311 exclusive units will be offered for sale.
Purchasers are entitled to free legal fees for Sale & Purchase
Agreement and stamp duty waiver on transfer.
Registration is now open for Rini Hills Phase 2F2 which will
be launched in July 2008. Please call our hotline at
07-558 6080. Sales Office and Show Houses are open daily
(Monday-Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm, Saturday & Sunday:
9.00am – 5.00pm).
Phase 3P
There will be six different floor layouts with built-up areas
ranging between 1,400 sq ft and 2,200 sq ft to be located
within twin towers of 23 and 25 storey.
Registration is now open for the upcoming launch of Surian
Residences. Kindly contact the Sales Office at 03-7727 4455 or
03-7728 2684.
Phase 2F2
ces
Surian Residen
Group outdoor photo
UAC holds Major Distributors Conference 2008
O
n 21 – 24 March 2008, UAC Berhad held its Major Distributors
Conference 2008 in Hanoi, Vietnam. This annual conference, the 29th
in the series, provided a forum for the Company and its major distributors
to interact, exchange views and ideas outside the confines of the hustle and bustle
of the office environment.
The highlight of the event was the awards presentation for sales achievement for
year 2007. The awards were divided into three categories - gold, silver and bronze
based on sales achievement. Boustead subsidiary, Boustead Building Materials
Sdn Bhd was one of the winners of the gold plaque with sales exceeding RM15
million.
Participants at the conference
Other event highlight was the introduction of UAC’s new product – ‘UCO
SolidWall System.’ Distributors were shown a video presentation, followed by a
detailed slide presentation on the technicality and certification of the entire UCO
SolidWall System.
Young Engineer Award for
Nottingham Lecturer
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ongratulations, Dr Law Chung Lim, Associate Professor of
the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at
the Malaysia Campus on being conferred the Young Engineer
Award by the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) on 13 May
2008.
This award comes in recognition of Chung Lim’s involvement in
various academic and research undertakings, as well as his societal
and voluntary commitments and contributions. He has served the
IEM since January 2004 and is actively involved in its activities.
Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak
congratulating Chung Lim on his achievement
Chung Lim received a certificate, medal and a prize award of
RM500. Speaking after receiving the award, Chung Lim said, “I
shall continue to strive hard to remain worthy of this award. I
shall uphold professionalism, make more contribution to promote
engineering as a profession and conduct more impactful researches
to the enrichment of knowledge.”
Staff of Boustead's Penang
branch offices celebrate
move to new office
S
taff of Boustead’s Penang branch
offices based at the old Penang
Weld Quay premises recently
celebrated their successful move to
Menara Boustead Penang.
The
celebration
saw
fellow
Bousteadians enjoying a sumptuous
buffet lunch on the scenic 20th Floor
of Menara Boustead Penang. Staff
from Boustead Heavy Industries
Corporation Berhad, Boustead Penang
Shipyard Sdn Bhd and Boustead
Property Management who were
already based at the Menara Boustead
Penang were also invited to join the
merriment. It was indeed an occasion
to get to know all colleagues from the
Boustead family which are now based
under one roof. There was light banter
all around and great fun games to
promote interaction.
Our 'big sister' Annie of Boustead Travel busy giving instructions
The move which took place in
February 2008 affected Boustead
subsidiaries such as Boustead Shipping
Agencies Sdn Bhd, Boustead Travel
Services Sdn Bhd, Boustead Building
Materials Sdn Bhd, Boustead Global
Trade Network Sdn Bhd and Boustead
Property Division (Penang). It began in
July 2007 following the acquisition of
PSCI’s (now Boustead Heavy Industries
Corporation Berhad) 20-storey prime
sea-fronting office building along the
famous millionaire’s row of Jalan Sultan
Ahmad Shah and the commencement
of a new Royale Bintang Penang
development at the Weld Quay
property.
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the champi
“Ha ha, I’m outh club!”
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Hurray! It’s time for makan….
of the
“Now y
ou see it
, now y
ou don’t
!”
Boustead participates in
National Workers Day 2008 Celebration
Menara Boustead Penang
O
n 3 May 2008, a delegation representing
Boustead Holdings Berhad participated
in a parade at Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil,
Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with the National
Workers Day 2008 Celebration.
Themed ‘Pekerja Inovatif Negara Kompetitif,’ the
event was organised by the Human Resources
Ministry and officiated by the Prime Minister,
YAB Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
More than 10,000 employees from various
government agencies, statutory bodies and
private companies attended the event.
Boustead was represented by a contingent from
Balau Estate in Semenyih, Selangor led by its
Estate Manager, Mr Jocelyn Aquinas Ingkim.
Balau Estate’s staff and workers proudly holding a banner in front of the stadium
with Jocelyn (standing in the middle row, extreme right)
Participants from the Men’s Open category getting ready for the run
BHPetrol's Orange Run 2008
a huge success
entertaining the crowd
A Chinese drums troupe
Sporting Tan (in Orange Run t-shirt) also takes part
under the Men’s Veteran category
Roller blad
e fans are
among the
crowd
T
he BHPetrol's Orange Run 2008 held on 13 April at the
Piazza, the Curve was a huge success that the participants
are looking forward to next year’s edition. The feedback
from contestants and others who attended the event was
overwhelming.
Mr Tan Kim Thiam, BHPetrol’s Managing Director, said that
BHPetrol was glad to organise the annual event which promotes
a healthy lifestyle and sportsmanship. “The event also brings
us closer to our customers. We are also able to promote our
services,” said Tan.
A team from Boustead smiling happily for the camera
About 3,000 participants took part in the six categories – Girls,
Boys, Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Men’s Veteran and Women’s
Veteran. The Men’s Open category received the largest number
of entries.
The top five winners in each category won cash prizes and
BHPetrol vouchers valued between RM350 and RM1,500, a pack
of SynGard 8000 and certificates of participation.
Women Open's category winners with Tan Sri Lodin
Many activities were carried out during the Orange Run, including
product-sampling by sponsors such as 100Plus, Vico, Indocafe,
Nestle and Power Root. BHPetrol also took the opportunity
to promote their products such as Infiniti, SynGard and LPG
composite bottles.
Tn Hj Rahim, Kamal, Zul dan Sam
“Sambut jangan tak sambut!”
Staf cawangan Skudai, Johor
Boustead Credit rai Hari Keluarga
P
ada 7 – 8 Mei 2008, Boustead Credit Sdn Bhd telah meraikan
Hari Keluarga selama dua hari satu malam di Glory Beach
Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.
Hari keluarga tersebut bertujuan untuk mengeratkan lagi tali
silaturrahim antara kakitangan Boustead Credit di seluruh cawangan
di samping memperkenalkan pekerja baru dan lama setiap cawangan.
Ia telah dirasmikan oleh Tn Hj Rahim Mohd Som, Pengarah Eksekutif
Boustead Credit.
gan
Staf cawan
Brickfields
Pelbagai aktiviti menarik telah diadakan antaranya acara bola
keranjang, bola jaring, futsal, dart, tarik tali, sukaneka dan juga
pertukaran hadiah. Boustead Credit cawangan Johor Bahru
telah menjuarai keseluruhan pertandingan manakala cawangan
Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur memenangi tempat kedua. Tempat ketiga
telah dimenangi oleh cawangan Selayang dan tempat keempat oleh
cawangan ibu pejabat Batu Caves.
Secara keseluruhannya, sambutan hari keluarga tersebut telah
berjalan dengan lancar dan mendapat kerjasama dari semua pihak.
Syabas dan tahniah kepada semua!
Staf cawangan Selayang
Staf cawangan Selayang
Staf Boustead Credit dari seluruh cawangan bergambar mesra
Acara larian gorila
"Jaga-jaga jangan terjatuh
pula bola di kepalatu!”
Acara lanun berka
ki tiga
nita
Staf wa
an
ang
bar ken
bergam
Acara larian dalam guni
Tn Hj Rahim menerima
hadiah dari Imah - caw
angan Johor
Tn Hj Rahim memotong kek harijadi
sambil diperhati oleh isterinya
Artikel oleh Ruhaidah Shadiki
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Members of the public queuing to pay their summonses at the counter
Boustead Curve opens
Summon Payment Counter
at the Curve
I
n line with its Corporate Social Responsibility, Boustead Curve Sdn Bhd opened a
traffic summon payment counter on 19 April 2008 at the Curve for the public to
check and settle their summonses. The counter was officially opened by YD Dato’
Khalid Abu Bakar, Selangor’s Chief of Police.
Dato' Khalid presenting a plaque to
the Curve’s Head of Security, Cdr (R) Khoo
Kah Hooi to commemorate the opening.
Looking on is YD Dato’ Jamshah Mustapa,
Deputy Chief Police
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gin
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Public was offered a 50% discount for traffic offences on the opening day which
attracted an ‘extraordinary crowd turnout’ of more than 5,000 people. The day’s
collection exceeded RM200,000.
Several activities were conducted in conjunction with the opening such as a
performance by the Royal Police Brass Band, a self-defence demonstration by Unit
Tindakan Khas Polis as well as safety campaigns by Rakan Cops.
e Efficiently Programme
O
n 29 & 30 April 2008, Group Human Resource
Department, Boustead Holdings Berhad conducted a
two-day programme on time management for nonexecutives of the Boustead Group. The programme entitled
‘Managing Time Efficiently’ was conducted by the department’s
internal facilitators and attended by 15 participants.
exercises and candidly learned how each work style could be
strategised against procrastination. In all, the programme has
helped them see their expenditure of time objectively.
The programme was designed to help participants to increase
workplace efficiency through proper organisation and
prioritisation of workload based on their relative importance
and personal work style.
In between lectures, participants were engaged in a series of
practical activities individually and with their respective groups.
In fact, the programme was practically intensive and participants
felt the challenge to record, review and hold themselves
accountable for every 15 minutes spent either productively
or otherwise at work. Participants also had fun when they
discovered their personal work style through some profiling
Participants listen to some time management tips
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A group photo
Boustead Plantations holds
Brainstorming & Seminar
session
A
s part of an ongoing effort to improve the
company’s overall organisational performance
and efficiency, Boustead Plantations Berhad
organised a brainstorming and seminar session for
Senior Assistant Managers, Assistant Managers and
Cadets – Plantation/Mill Division. The three days
seminar was held on 4 – 6 March 2008 at The Royale
Bintang Damansara, Mutiara Damansara.
77 participants from various estates and mills
attended the event. They were divided into
ten groups and each group was given a
case study pertinent to Plantation Division
in general. Eight in-house papers were
presented and several issues including
Estate and Milling practices were
deliberated during the brainstorming
session which stretched for two days. The
findings were then presented on the last
day.
En Shoib Abdullah, Senior General Manager Human Resource & Corporate Communication speaks on
discipline and being pro-active in estate management
En Hussin Abd Jalil, Senior General
Manager welcoming the participants
Planting Director, Mr Chow Kok Choy
and Group Engineer, Mr Loh Wai Cheong
summed up the discussion and made some
closing remarks.
up the discussion
Mr Chow and Mr Loh summing
After 23 years, Hussin retires
A
fter serving Boustead Estates Agency Sdn Bhd for 23 years (1985 to
2008), En Hussin Abdul Jalil retires. He has been heading the Planting
Division since 2001 as Senior General Manager.
We wish him all the best for a happy and healthy retirement and best wishes
to his family!
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Royale Bintang KL hosts
Appreciation Luncheon for
secretaries
Elvis impersonator wowing the audience with Elvis hit songs
T
he Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur recently hosted a Secretaries
Luncheon to honour secretaries who have been supporting
them over the years. About 150 secretaries from the corporate
world, government agencies and representatives from various
embassies attended the luncheon held at the hotel’s ballroom on 8
May 2008.
“I can’t help falling in love with you!”
The guests were entertained by Elvis impersonator who belted out
some of the King of Rock and Roll’s greatest hits which include ‘Don’t
Be Cruel,’ ‘Hound Dog,’ ‘Love Me Tender’ and ‘Can’t Help Falling
In Love.’
To add excitement to the event, there was a lucky draw featuring more
than 30 attractive prizes including vouchers for hotel accommodations
and return air tickets to Bangkok, Thailand.
A lucky draw winner receiving her prize from the hotel’s
General Manager, Mr Franz Swoboda
Kempen derma darah Boustead
P
ada 6 Mei 2008 yang lalu, Jabatan Komunikasi
Kumpulan Boustead dengan kerjasama Pusat
Darah Negara telah mengadakan satu lagi
Kempen Menderma Darah bertempat di Tingkat 9,
Kompleks Sukan Boustead.
Seramai 34 penderma telah berjaya menderma darah
pada hari tersebut bermula jam 9.30 pagi dan berakhir
pada jam 4.30 petang. Walaupun sasaran untuk
mengumpulkan sekurang-kurangnya 50 unit darah
tidak tercapai, Pusat Darah Negara mengucapkan
ribuan terima kasih kepada kakitangan Boustead dan
semua yang tampil untuk menderma walaupun ada
yang kecewa kerana tidak berjaya melepasi proses
pemeriksaan kesihatan.
Kempen seterusnya akan diadakan pada penghujung
tahun 2008 memandangkan Pusat Darah Negara
Antara penderma yang tampil menderma darah
amat memerlukan bekalan darah terutamanya pada musim-musim
perayaan seperti Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali, Krismas dan Tahun Baru
Cina. Bersama-samalah kita membantu menyelamatkan nyawa!
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The teams are all ready for the Amazing Race Challenge
A shot taken upon arrival at the airport
“We want to be in the picture too!”
A traditional Thai lunch
Property Division’s team
takes on Bangkok challenge!
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Bargaining at Chaktukchak market
oustead Property Division successfully
organised its staff incentive trip to
Bangkok on 4 – 7 April 2008. Themed
‘Amazing Race Team Challenge,’ the 4D/3N
trip was participated by 90 staff from various
units within the property division.
Upon arrival and before checking into Amari
Watergate Hotel located in the heart of
Bangkok, the group went for a scrumptious
traditional Thai lunch. This was followed by
a visit to a gem factory and Bangkok’s most
legendary shopping mall, MBK Plaza.
“Where are we?”
The next day, the group visited popular tourist
spots such as Chaktukchak Market & Suan
Lum Night Bazaar.
The team building challenge took place on the
third day at the Or Tor Kor Market.
“Are we lost?”
Mr Edward Leow receiving a cash voucher
for long service
Amazing Race Challenge's winner accepting
a hamper on behalf of his team
The objective was to increase teamwork
amongst all staff of the division. The activities
taught all participants the importance of
working together which highlighted the
need for tolerance, acceptance, respect and
understanding of fellow staff members. Team
led by En M. Zulkifle Ibrahim took home the
1st prize for the team building challenge.
To end the visit, a Gala Dinner was held at the
hotel’s poolside. The highlight of the evening
was a simple prize giving ceremony for long
service award and winners of the Amazing
Race Challenge.
Everyone had a blasting time and left ‘Amazing
Bangkok’ with knowledge of their neighbour’s
culture and joyful memories to cherish.
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Atilia has the audience
absolutely mesmerised
Models strutting their stuff on stage
the Curve holds Fashion Week
Themed ‘Glamorous,’ this year’s fashion campaign held on
8 – 11 May brought up the glam and style of the ‘black and
gold’ colours of the fashion concept in the Curve. Ranging from
elegant evening wear to street chic and everyday must-haves,
the fashion show had outfits for every occasion.
Iking as the host, special live performance by 6-piece orchestra
and well-known Jazz performer, Janet Lee. However, one of the
main highlights of the night proved to be the performance of
up and coming singer Atilia, who mesmerised guests with her
soulful song renditions.
Besides the usual incredible fashion shows as the main highlight,
the Curve also had live mannequin displays in its showcases.
The gala night was filled with lots of excitement with Daphne
Tenants once again participated in the Fashion Window Display
Contest by decorating their displays with black and gold
colours.
Cineleisure Damansara news
Charm Cheerleading Championships - 23 March 2008
Spirits were high during the Charm Cheerleading Championships, held for the
second consecutive year at Cineleisure Damansara. Organised by the Cheerleading
Association & Register of Malaysia (CHARM), the competition featured a total of 17
teams in the Cheer Dance division while the Stunt division saw 8 teams pitting their
skills against each other. Taking home the top prize at the end of the competition
was Extreme Malaysia All Stars who won the judges over with their moves and
teamwork.
Cheerleaders wowing the crowd with their stunts
Gifts Away Promotion - 7 April - 4 May 2008
Shoppers were treated to awesome freebies just by shopping at the mall. A minimum
purchase of RM80 on a single receipt gave shoppers the chance to win exclusive prizes such
as mobile phones, fashion items and complimentary movie tickets. More than 400 shoppers
participated in this month long promotion.
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Floor Combat 2008 B-Boy Competition - 24 - 25 May 2008
The best break dancers (commonly referred to as 'B-Boys') came from far
and wide to compete at the Floor Combat 2008 competition held for the
second time at Cineleisure Damansara. Co-organised by MyPartners, the
3-on-3 B-Boy competition was held over two days at the concourse area
of Cineleisure Damansara.
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Jokes of the day
Marital status
Dennis had hired Amanpreet, fresh out of the service, to do
some work for him. One day, the office manager called Dennis
to ask Preet about his tax form that he’d filled out when he was
hired. Instead of marking ‘M’ for married or ‘S’ for single, Preet
had drawn a little box and put an ‘E’ in it.
Dennis asked Preet and Preet replied, “Well, the form didn’t
have my status so I made one of my own: E for Engaged.”
Golfing
This fellow’s wife was
constantly
nagging
him to teach her to
play golf. Finally, one
morning he relented
and off they go.
First hole: Par 3, 179
yards, very pretty. The
husband steps up first
and says, “Now watch
me, and do the same
thing.” He hits a beautiful shot, lands on the green with about
30 feet to the cup.
The wife steps up, drills it, hooks it, and it ricochets off a tree,
bounces off a rock and rolls up onto the green and drops into
the cup. The husband looks at this, and says, “OK, now you
know how to play, let’s go home.”
“I have good news and bad news,” the owner replied. “The
good news is that a gentleman enquired about your work
and wondered if it would appreciate in value after your
death. When I told him it would, he bought all 15 of your
paintings.”
“That’s wonderful!” the artist exclaimed. “What’s the bad
news?” “The guy was your doctor.”
My friend is coming for supper
“Honey,” said this husband to his wife, “I invited a friend
home for supper.” “What? Are you crazy? The house is a
mess, I didn’t go shopping, all the dishes are dirty, and I don’t
feel like cooking fancy meal!”
“I know all that.” “Then why did you invite a friend for
supper?” “Because the poor fool’s thinking about getting
married.”
Job interview
A man went to apply for a job. After filling out all of his
applications he waited anxiously for the outcome. The employer
read all his applications and said, “We have an opening for
people like you.” “Oh, great.” the man said, “What is it?”
“It’s called the door!”
Halloween party
The family way
Two men were walking home after a Halloween party and
decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery just for
laughs. Right in the middle of the cemetery they were startled
by a tap-tap-tapping noise coming from the misty shadows.
Conswelo, a Mexican maid announced to her boss, Mrs.
Blanco, that she was quitting. When asked why, she replied,
“I’m in the family way.”
Trembling with fear, they looked around, and found an old
man with a hammer and chisel, chipping away at one of the
headstones.
The wife was totally surprised and shocked, and asked who
the father could be. The maid replied, “Your husband and
your son.” Mrs. Blanco was mortified and demanded an
explanation.
“Holy cow, Mister,” one of them said after catching his breath.
“You scared us half to death. We thought you were a ghost...
What are you doing working here so late at night?” “Those
fools!” the old man grumbled, “they misspelled my name!”
“Well,” Conswelo explained, “I go to the library to clean it and
your husband say, ‘You are in the way.' I go to the living room
to clean and your son say ‘You are in my way.' So I’m in the
family way and I quit.”
Smart little boy
A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It
was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking
in her purse, she commented, “Hmmm.... That’s funny. When
I lost my bag there was a $20 bill in it. Now there are twenty
$1 bills.”
The boy quickly replied, “That’s right, lady. The last time I found
a lady’s purse, she didn’t have any change for a reward.”
Good news and bad news
An artist asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest
in his paintings on display at that time.
Extracted from the Internet
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Kursus Latihan Kecemasan dan
Keselamatan Bomba
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ada 27 Mac 2008, seramai 15 orang
ahli jawatankuasa Pengurusan
Kecemasan Menara Boustead dan
Wisma Boustead telah menghadiri Kursus
Latihan Kecemasan dan Keselamatan
di Balai Bomba Pusat, Jalan Hang
Tuah, Kuala Lumpur. Aktiviti tersebut
yang dianjur oleh Boustead Property
Management turut dihadiri oleh wakil
dari Menara Affin, Chulan Tower dan
Boustead Emastulin Sdn Bhd.
Sesi memanas badan sebelum latihan bermula
Published by: Boustead Holdings Berhad (3871-H) Printed by: Pencetakan Weng Fatt Sdn Bhd (19847-W)
Para peserta telah diajar mengenai
teknik-teknik pemakaian alat penafasan,
kawad operasi memadam kebakaran di
bangunan tinggi dan teknik melawan
kebakaran di dalam bangunan dengan
memakai ‘fire suit’ (sut kebakaran) yang
lengkap.
Boustead Property Management ingin
mengucapkan terima kasih kepada
Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat yang telah
memberi tunjuk ajar serta kemudahan
alat kelengkapan bomba kepada semua
peserta yang telah bersungguh-sungguh
menjalani kursus tersebut.
Pelatih bomba memberi penerangan mengenai cara
mengendalikan gelung hos
Peserta mencuba sut kebakaran
“Beratnya gelung hosni!”
“Begini caranya memadam api!”