Odyssey - DRB Hicom

Odyssey
PP16494/09/2011(028771)
Vol. 05 Jan 2011 / Safar 1432H
DRB-HICOM
Seals Deal with
Volkswagen
DRB-HICOM & POTENZA Glenmarie Properties
to Produce Sports Car Locally Launches High-End Bungalows
Contents
Odyssey
5
th volume
JANUARY 11
Cover Story
2 DRB-HICOM Berhad and
Volkswagen AG Seal the Deal to
Produce Volkswagen Vehicles in
Malaysia
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Feature Story
9 Glenmarie Properties Aims to
be the Preferred Developer of
Property Buyers
Corporate Responsibility
17 DRB-HICOM Sponsors
RM30,000 for The Star-Newspaper-inEducation (NiE) Programme
Business News
4 DRB-HICOM & Potenza to
Produce Sports Car Locally
5 DRB-HICOM Berhad’s 20 AGM
th
6 Alam Flora Expands Services to
Kelantan and Terengganu
Products & Services
8 Nifty Alto 1.0L Comes to Town
12 Glenmarie Properties Launches
High-End Bungalows
14 Glenpark Shop Office Snapped Up
15 Service at Your Doorstep with
Premier Mobile Inspection
16 Malaysia Brotherhood Ride 2010
– Testing the MODENAS Electric
Motorcycles Up Gunung Jerai
22 Royal Pahang Kart Prix 2010
24 Program Sahabat Korporat
28 First DRB-HICOM Karting
Championship Series
29 Challenge for ACM Dealers to
Boost Sales
30 A Peek into the Real Values of
Training
Tabung Haji; Majlis Rayuan Hari
Pahlawan 2010
32 DRB-HICOM Berhad’s Annual
Hari Raya Open House
25 Do it Right with e-Waste;
Recycling Efforts Benefit the
Less Fortunate
33 Majlis Hari Raya Aidilfitri at Wisma
DRB-HICOM
General News
18 DRB-HICOM Nature Trail 2010
– Representatives from the Media and
DRB-HICOM Group Go on a Road
Trip to Taman Negara
26 Special Guest at the DRB-HICOM
Automotive Complex
27 DRB-HICOM’s Board of
Directors Visits ICAM
34 Hari Raya Event a Great Success;
Give Away Surprise on Hari Raya
35 DRB-HICOM Group Gave Out
Alms Amounting to RM3.46 million;
Visit to Rumah Al-Iklhas; Jelmaan Syawal
36 Prime Minister at Pekan’s Majlis
Mesra Ramadhan; Reaching Out to
Special Children
Travel & Leisure
37 Phoenix Rises
From the
Editor’s Desk
This issue features the historic collaboration between DRBHICOM and Volkswagen (VW) to assemble completely
knock down VW vehicles at DRB-HICOM Automotive
Complex for the Malaysian and eventually, the ASEAN
market. The Collaboration and License Agreement was
signed by representatives of both companies in the presence
of the Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun
Abdul Razak. Both parties are looking to starting production
in the fourth quarter of this year ending 31 March 2012,
with the assembly of the Passat sedan.
Meanwhile, Glenmarie Properties has been surging ahead
launching its various projects in phases. The latest are the
Glenmarie Gardens and GlenPark Shops Office where
almost all the units were sold within minutes of the launch.
There’s also an interview with the CEO of Glenmarie
Properties Sdn Bhd, Encik Mohd Radzman Othman who
is keen in taking Glenmarie Properties to greater heights to
make it the preferred choice of property buyers. Strategies
have been formulated and action plans set in motion to
realise the goal.
At the Group’s 20th AGM two of its directors, YBhg Tan Sri
Marzuki bin Mohd Noor and YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd
Khamil Jamil were re-elected and YBhg Datuk Haji Abdul
Rahman Mohd Ramli was reappointment as a director.
Some of the other stories featured in this issue are the Royal
Pahang Kart Prix 2010, a trip to Taman Negara for 80
media members, Hari Raya get-togethers, a visit by former
Prime Minister, YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad to
the DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex, our Chairman,
YBhg Dato’ Syed Mohamad Syed Murtaza’s first visit to
the International College of Automotive in Pekan and the
launch of the new Suzuki Alto 1.0L.
Have a pleasant read.
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COVER
Story
DRB-HICOM
Berhad and
Volkswagen AG
Seal the Deal to
Produce Volkswagen
Vehicles in Malaysia
O
n 21 December 2010,
DRB-HICOM
Berhad
(DRB-HICOM) signed
an exclusive Collaboration
and License Agreement
with Volkswagen AG (VWAG) and
Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd
(VGM) to assemble completely knocked
down (CKD) Volkswagen vehicles at DRBHICOM’s Automotive Complex in Pekan,
Pahang, for the Malaysian and subsequently,
the ASEAN market.
The Collaboration and License Agreement
was signed by DRB-HICOM’s Group
Managing Director, YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji
Mohd Khamil Jamil and Volkswagen
China’s Executive Vice President for Sales
and Marketing, Mr. Soh Wei Ming, in the
presence of the Prime Minister, YAB Dato’
Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak at
the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
This Agreement is effected following a
Memorandum of Understanding signed
by both parties in August 2010 to study
the feasibility of the local production of
Volkswagen (VW) passenger cars in Malaysia.
Today’s Collaboration License Agreement
would see DRB-HICOM’s involvement in
the entire production of VW vehicles for the
local market and subsequently, the export
market; this includes the procurement of
CKD assembling kits, manufacturing and
supply of components and the assembly
of vehicles.
Both parties are looking at starting
production in the fourth quarter of 2011
with the assembly of the Passat. The assembly
of VW vehicles in Malaysia will be in
accordance with VWAG’s specifications and
by virtue of the Collaboration Agreement,
VWAG will transfer the know-how
necessary for the assembly, testing and
quality assurance of the said CKD models.
Forging ties... DRB-HICOM’s Group Chief
Financial Officer, YBhg Dato’ Lukman Ibrahim
exchanging momentos with Senior Vice President,
Volkswagen Group Manufacturing Overseas, Dr.
Christof Spathelf, witnessed by the YAB Prime
Minister (centre), DRB-HICOM’s Chairman, YBhg
Dato’ Syed Mohamad Syed Murtaza (extreme left)
and the member of the VWAG Management Board,
Mr. Christian Klingler (extreme right)
In his speech at the signing ceremony, Prime
Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib said
that the entry of renowned auto players
such as VW is an indication of the growing
confidence in the country’s economy and
investor friendly policies. He hoped that
the union between DRB-HICOM and
VWAG would create enough fervour
within the local automotive industry to
push it to greater heights, in line with the
Government’s vision of making the country
an automotive hub for the region.
YBhg Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil
said that DRB-HICOM and VW will
embark on an aggressive localisation
programme to achieve 40 per cent local
content. This is to support the Government's
localisation programme, under the National
Automotive Policy. He said both parties will
identify qualified local vendors not only to
supply parts and components for the local
assembly but also to look into the global
supply to VW operations worldwide.
DRB-HICOM is the only player in
Malaysia with a fully integrated automotive
business which encompasses manufacturing
of components, the importation and
assembly of vehicles to distribution and
after-sales activities. The Group is also
equipped with two pre-delivery inspection
centres for custom clearance, forwarding,
accessorisation and to cater for the Group’s
logistics requirements.
COVER
Story
One for the album... (from left) DRB-HICOM’s Group Chief Financial Officer, YBhg Dato’ Lukman Ibrahim, Senior Vice President, Volkswagen Group Manufacturing
Overseas, Dr. Christof Spathelf, the Minister of International Trade & Industry, YB Dato’ Sri Mustapha Mohamed, DRB-HICOM’s Chairman, YBhg Dato’ Syed
Mohamad Syed Murtaza, the YAB Prime Minister, member of the VWAG Management Board, Mr. Christian Klingler and DRB-HICOM’s Group Managing Director,
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil
“The Group has about 25 years of experience
in the automotive industry. We have the
facility, the people and a proven track record
for such collaboration,” said YBhg Dato’ Sri
Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil in his welcoming
address at the signing ceremony.
The Group distributes and assembles prime
foreign marques such as Audi, MercedesBenz, Honda, Suzuki, Mitsubishi,
Isuzu, Mahindra as well as local marques
such as Proton, HICOM Perkasa and
MODENAS.
It also manufactures a wide range of auto
components supplying to the national cars
as well as the Group’s automotive assembly
plants in Pekan and Pegoh.
DRB-HICOM is currently the largest
automotive player in volume sales,
capturing up to 18 per cent local
market share.
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil
said he is confident that the entry of VW,
DRB-HICOM’s Chairman, YBhg Dato’ Syed Mohamad Syed Murtaza presenting a painting of the
DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex in Pekan, Pahang, to the YAB Prime Minister
Europe’s biggest vehicle manufacturer and
its technology into Pekan, would help spur
its transformation into a vibrant and selfsustaining regional automotive hub, as
envisioned under the East Coast Economic
Region initiative.
“We are looking forward to an exciting
future with VW and we foresee a mutually
beneficial and successful partnership,
especially in promoting and augmenting the
national automotive industry,” said YBhg
Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil.
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BUSINESS
News
Mr. Frank Turner (left) and YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil (right) exchanging documents
witnessed by Mr. Trevor Lewis (extreme left) and YBhg Dato’ Lukman Ibrahim (extreme right)
DRB-HICOM & Potenza
to Produce Sports Car Locally
D
RB-HICOM
Berhad
(DRB-HICOM) on 1
September 2010 entered
into a joint venture
agreement with the UKbased Potenza Sports Cars Ltd (PSC) to
manufacture a new line of eco-friendly and
affordable sports cars in Malaysia for the
domestic and Asia Pacific market.
This joint venture followed a feasibility study
by both parties which began after the signing
of a Memorandum of Understanding in
April this year, to look at the possibility of
manufacturing sports cars in Malaysia.
The joint venture agreement was signed by
DRB-HICOM’s Group Managing Director,
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil
and PSC’s Chairman, Mr. Frank Turner.
A joint venture company will be set up for
this purpose and this company will become
the exclusive importer, manufacturer and
distributor of the Potenza sports cars,
including the electric and the hybrid
variants for the domestic market and the
Asia Pacific Region.
The new company will also export the
CKD kits and components manufactured
in Malaysia to PSC, for the assembly of
the models in the UK plant to cater for the
European market and other countries.
“The CBU units will be manufactured in
the DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex
in Pekan by its subsidiary HICOM
Automotive Manufacturers Malaysia Sdn
Bhd. We expect production to begin by
2012,” said YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd
Khamil Jamil.
He added that the joint venture
agreement would also eventually lead
to the development of a new range of
technologically advanced and sophisticated
sports cars models manufactured locally.
“For DRB-HICOM, this is a giant step
towards realising our vision of designing
and developing our own brands of vehicles
in co-operation with our global partners.”
During the signing ceremony, Mr. Frank
Turner said that the agreement with DRBHICOM will enable the expertise and
resources of both partners to develop an
outstanding range of sports cars not only
for the growing Asia Pacific market but the
rest of the world. “One of the strengths of
the partnership embodied in the JV which
became apparent during our negotiations was
that we shared the same vision and values and
this bodes well for our future together.”
The Director of Trade and Investment at the
British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur,
Mr. Trevor Lewis, who was also present during
the signing, said: “Pooling the resources of
DRB-HICOM and Potenza Sports Cars to
jointly develop, manufacture and market high
performance, eco-friendly sports cars in Asia
Pacific and the rest of the world, is a major
step forward for both companies.”
Mr. Lewis added that Malaysia is an excellent
choice for Potenza Sports Cars to address
the Asia Pacific market together with an
outstanding partner, DRB-HICOM.
BUSINESS
Shareholders listening during the AGM
DRB-HICOM
Berhad’s 20th AGM
News
D
RB-HICOM’s 20th Annual
General Meeting (AGM),
held on 15 September 2010
at Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur
Glenmarie, saw the re-election of two of
its directors YBhg Tan Sri Marzuki Mohd
Noor and YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd
Khamil Jamil, as well as the re-appointment
of YBhg Datuk Haji Abdul Rahman
Mohd Ramli.
The AGM, which was attended by 692
shareholders and 715 proxies, also received
and adopted the Audited Financial
Statements and approved the declaration of
a final gross dividend of 2.5 sen per share
less taxation of 25 per cent.
Also approved was the proposed
shareholders’ mandate for recurrent related
party transactions of a revenue or trading
nature and the appointment of Messrs Ernst
& Young as auditors.
bers of the press
mil Jamil addressing the mem
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Kha
Shareholders registering at the registration counters
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BUSINESS
News
Alam Flora
Expands Services to
Kelantan and Terengganu
S
ince 1997, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd
(Alam Flora) has been providing
its solid waste management
services on interim basis (yearly
contract) for various local
authorities in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur,
Putrajaya and Pahang. In November 2010,
another positive move has been made to
extend its service coverage to Terengganu
and later to Kelantan. A team from Alam
Flora has been sent to Terengganu to
conduct due diligence to takeover the
services from various local authorities there.
The exercise involved conducting surveys
on the number of personnel and relevant
assets to be transferred to Alam Flora as
well as planning for setting up operations
offices and vehicles depots. The next move
after Terengganu will be Kelantan.
Alam Flora compactor displaying the toll-free number
BUSINESS
News
Alam Flora workers collecting household waste
Alam Flora staff weighing recyclable boxes
In a recent meeting on 21 January 2011,
which was conducted at Holiday Inn
Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie, chaired by
SUK Terengganu YBhg Dato’ Haji Wan
Ahamad bin Wan Muda and attended by all
Terengganu YDPs, Alam Flora has proposed
1 April 2011 as the official date for taking
over the services. In support, YBhg Dato’
Dr. Nazri Yahaya, Director General of Solid
Waste Management Department who also
attended the meeting said, the privatisation
Alam Flora is committed to providing an effective and
efficient waste management service in the areas it operates in
is at its final phase and will be implemented
within this year.
With such optimism, Alam Flora CEO
Tuan Haji Mohd Zain Hassan called upon
all his staff and fellow subcontractors to
be prepared to take on the challenges of
taking over services in Terengganu
and Kelantan as well as the eventual
privatisation of solid waste management
from the Federal Government.
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BUSINESS
News
Nifty Alto 1.0L
The eye catching Alto
Comes to Town
S
uzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn
Bhd introduced a new CBU
model with the unveiling of the
Alto 1.0L. The new Alto 1.0L is
a sub compact model designed
with style, comfort, and performance in
mind. This amazing ride combines a sporty
and youthful design, great performance and
has eco-friendly features.
“We have also noticed a potential growth
for the non-national brands in the sub
compact model category as there is a surge
of interest by consumers for a distinctive
yet convenient urban drive.
“Consumers are also placing an emphasis
on products that are eco-friendly and
economical as criteria for purchase. We
are certain that the Alto will emerge as an
additional choice and add a breath of fresh
air for the Malaysian consumers,” said
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil,
Chairman of Suzuki Malaysia Automobile
Sdn Bhd.
Despite the global economic downturn
in the Financial Year 2009/2010 Suzuki
Malaysia achieved a rise of 13 per cent
in sales, compared to Financial Year
2008/2009.
“The promising performance was due to the
tremendous market response to the locallyassembled Suzuki Swift 1.5L and the three
CBU models such as the Swift Sport, Grand
Vitara 4x2 and the SX4 Sport Crossover.
“Suzuki Malaysia is confident that the
performance for this financial year will be
elevated even higher with the introduction of
Alto 1.0L into the sub compact category. We
are targeting to achieve an average of 150 units
a month and subsequently a total of 1,200
units by the end of this financial year,” added
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil.
Powered by the newly developed K10B
engine, this model is equipped with a threecylinder configuration that makes the engine
light and compact which keeps the friction
low with minimal emission while giving
enhancement in fuel consumption. The new
Alto comes in a standard five-speed manual
and four-speed automatic transmission which
allows for a maximum output performance of
67/6,000 hp/rpm and maximum torque of
90/3,400 N-m/rpm.
The Alto 1.0L comes with the MacPherson
strut suspension; a large, sturdy suspension
frame that is complemented by high rigidity in
the strut mounting areas for superior handling.
A stabiliser is directly attached to the struts
for superior handling and ride comfort. The
rear suspension adopts Suzuki’s proprietary
three-link rigid axle design that incorporates
total refinements for great performance in a
sub compact vehicle. Furthermore, the new
Alto 1.0L has a minimum turning radius of
just 4.5km, making it easy to slip into tight
parking spaces.
The Suzuki Alto 1.0L has won several
international accolades for its green features
— Most Fuel Efficient Car in Global Green
Marathon 2009 in New Zealand and 2nd
Most Environmentally Friendly Car in the
World by Verlehrsclub Germany in 2009.
The car comes in vibrant colour palates —
Fortune Rose Pearl Metallic (inspired by
roses), Paradise Blue Pearl Metallic (inspired
by the sea), Desert Brown Metallic (inspired
by the land) and Healing Green Pearl
Metallic (inspired by forests). These shades
were carefully selected to radiate Suzuki’s
Way of Life especially for the young and the
young at heart.
The Alto 1.0L is available in three varieties:
Manual (GA) at RM44,888.00, Automatic
(GLX) at RM49,999.00 and Automatic
(GXS) at RM54,888.00 (on the road
without insurance).
FEATURE
Story
Encik Mohd Radzman Othman,
Glenmarie Properties’ Chief
Executive Officer
Glenmarie Properties
Aims to be the Preferred
Developer of Property Buyers
G
lenmarie Properties’ Chief
Executive Officer Encik
Mohd Radzman Othman
is a man with a mission. He
is all fired up about taking
Glenmarie Properties Sdn Bhd (GPSB) to
greater heights and eventually becoming
the preferred developer of property buyers.
“Among the major factors that influence
these buyers are the reputation of the
developer, its track record and the quality
of its products. We have a good brand
name, Glenmarie, and most discerning
property owners know that the brand
name Glenmarie is synonym with high end
residential development such as Glenmarie
Court and Glenmarie Residences.
“It is only logical that we use that name to
boost the organisation to greater heights
and standard of excellence,” he said. The
restructuring and name change of HICOM
Properties to Glenmarie Properties
Sdn Bhd as well as the appointment of
key management team members were
aimed at achieving that goal — to be the
most desirable and respected brand in
the residential, commercial and industrial
development industry.
In a move towards achieving the goal,
strategies have been formulated and action
plans set in motion to overcome some of
the challenges which include creating the
‘Glenmarie Experience’, the competitive
market environment and staff turnover.
“We are creating premium brand awareness
by identifying customer touch points for
pre-sales, sales and after-sales. Customer
satisfaction is crucial which is why we
believe in providing the personal touch
right from pre-sales to after-sales. This
“Glenmarie Experience” will indirectly
help to create a strong following among our
buyers by ‘word-of-mouth’,” he said.
GPSB has also implemented structured
and continuous training programmes in all
areas in the organisation such as product
planning to develop employee efficiency at
workplace, Encik Mohd Radzman Othman
added.
To stay competitive, GPSB has been
introducing innovative features into its
property. “There is a strong demand for
residential properties — bungalows, semiDs and link houses as well as condos
and apartments — as buyers become
more discerning. The designs are very
contemporary in keeping with the latest
trends and we provide amenities such as
top-of-the-range/state-of-the-art
fittings
and furnishing. For landed properties,
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we are providing bigger build-up areas
as well as and landscaped gardens.
Security considerations are also taken into
account which explains why most of our
residential properties are equipped with
security features,” he said. GPSB is also
developing medium range priced properties
to cater to the mass market; these will
be in Proton City, HICOM Pegoh and
Glenmarie Johor.
and-a-half storey bungalows on a land area
of 26 acres which has a gross development
value of RM384 million.
GPSB has started launching its various
projects in phases. “Seven projects —
residential, office and shoplots — all
freehold, are slated to be launched in phases
over the next two to three years,” he added.
The gross built-up area of the bungalow
ranges from 5,910 sq ft to 8,033 sq ft. The
success of Glenpark 1 where 17 units of
shop-offices were sold within a few days of
its launch in October 2010, is an indication
that GPSB is on the right track. Also in the
pipeline for launch next year is Glenpark 2
where 384 units of two and two-and-a-half
storey link houses, 218 units of low medium
apartments and 18 units of low cost shops
will be built in phases on 70 acres of free
hold land.
Its latest project Glenmarie Gardens (Phase
1), a low-density, freehold development,
was launched in November 2010. Phase
1 comprising 14 units is expected to be
completed by 2012. Glenmarie Gardens sits
on a prime location in Shah Alam and there
will be a total of 70 units of two and two-
Other projects include a mix development
comprising high and low rise office blocks,
condominium and shoplots in Taman
Wahyu; Garden Villas at Glenmarie, a
low density development with 28 units of
superlink homes, Glenmarie Johor (mix
development of residential, commercial,
Artist impression of the Glenmarie Gardens bungalow
institutional and leisure) in Johor, HICOM
Pegoh Park in Melaka, PUSPAKOM
Inspection Centre in Shah Alam, the office
and condominium developments at Jalan
Tun Razak and ICAM in Pekan, Pahang.
The proposed development of the ICAM
university village and the campus will be
done in phases. Phase 1-1 for the completion
of Block 1 and related infrastructure facilities
to house the students will be ready by March
2011 while the remaining phases for the
completion of the overall university village
will be based on ICAM’s student intake
schedule. Work on the development of the
university’s main campus is in the design
stage, added Encik Mohd Radzman.
Environment-friendly features such as the
Bio-Ecological Drainage System (Bioecods),
will be featured in this campus. Bioecods
is designed to control both water quantity
and quality, and is an alternative to storm
water management practice. It is an
environmentally-friendly system based on
“Control-at-Source” concepts.
HICOM Pegoh Park, comprising an
industrial, commercial and residential
mix, is on a freehold land of 729 acres.
Residential homes comprising bungalows,
semi-detached, link houses and apartments
are part of this integrated development.
Glenmarie Gardens, which was launched in November 2010
Meanwhile, in the hospitality sector, Rebak
Island Resort, a five-star 82 room resort in
FEATURE
Encik Mohd Radzman added that Lake
Kenyir Resort and Spa in Terengganu
is undergoing an extensive facelift and
refurbishment as part of the re-branding
exercise. There are several challenges in this
resort, Encik Mohd Radzman said.
“We have a good
brand name,
Glenmarie, that is
generally accepted
as one of the leading
players in the
property development
industry.”
The resort is 15-years-old and in need of a
facelift, “We have plans to promote the resort
more aggressively in the international market
as well as locally through its website and trade
shows,” he said. Lake Kenyir Resort and
Spa sits on a 60-acre site surrounded by the
Langkawi, is drawing an increasing number
of foreign visitors, while the Holiday Inn
Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie which overlooks
two 18-hole golf courses, continues to
attract businessmen.
Landscape view of Glenmarie Gardens
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world’s oldest tropical rainforest, an aspect
that appeals to nature lovers. “The emphasis is
on eco-tourism — jungle trekking, kayaking
and fishing among others — activities in an
unspoilt, idyllic environment away from the
city centre,” he said.
The Verge, a six storey shopping complex
in Serangoon Road in Singapore which was
revamped as an entertainment-lifestyle mall
is attracting a better mix of tenants and its
occupancy rate is about 90 per cent, he said.
“We are in this business for the long run
and with the various mechanisms in place,
we can readily meet the challenges ahead,”
said Encik Mohd Radzman.
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PRODUCT
&
SERVICES
Glenmarie Gardens Living Room
Glenmarie Properties
Launches High-End Bungalows
Encik David Mizan from Veritas Architects
Encik Naqqash Omar from Designworks
PRODUCT
&
SERVICES
The Glenmarie Properties sales team providing information on Glenmarie Gardens to the guests
G
lenmarie Properties Sdn
Bhd (GPSB) launched
Phase 1 of its high-end
bungalows of Glenmarie
Gardens on 26 November
2010. This exclusive development
features 70 luxurious bungalow units,
and is divided into two phases: Phase
1, featuring 14 bungalow units with
six different designs were open for sale
whilst the remaining 56 units is due to be
launched in the first quarter of 2011. The
launch of Phase 1 took place at the Grand
Ballroom of Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur
Glenmarie on a serene Friday evening,
with a limited number of guests invited to
this auspicious event.
Scale models of Glenmarie Gardens’
bungalow units were on display for
potential buyers to view at the ballroom
which was decorated with a Balinese
theme. Invitees came as early as 7.00pm,
and were served drinks and refreshments
in cocktail style. Master of Ceremony,
Joanne De Rozario began the event by
inviting Encik Mohd Radzman Othman,
Chief Executive Officer of GPSB to deliver
his opening speech which was followed
by short video presentation on Glenmarie
Gardens. Veteran jazz singer, Salamiah
Hassan belted out a mixture of slow tunes
and fast tracks throughout the evening
while the sales team of GPSB provided the
guests with information on the features
and specifications of the bungalows.
Earlier that same day, a press conference on
the launch of Glenmarie Gardens was held
at St Andrews Room, Holiday Inn Kuala
Lumpur Glenmarie where Encik Mohd
Radzman Othman, who presided the press
conference gave an overview perspective of
Glenmarie Gardens’ development project.
Mr. David Mizan of Veritas Architects
Sdn Bhd and Encik Naqqaash Omar of
Designworks Sdn Bhd, the architects of the
project, spoke on the designs and the overall
concept of Glenmarie Gardens’ bungalows
while Mr. Richard Merrick of GDSS Sdn
Bhd spoke on the security aspects of the
Glenmarie Gardens.
At the press conference.. (from left) Encik Khaled Mahmoud, Senior Manager, Marketing & Corporate
Communication, GPSB, Encik Mohd Radzman Othman, Chief Executive Officer, GPSB and Puan Raja
Azahatuluyun Raja Jaafar, Senior Sales Manager, GPSB
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PRODUCT
&
SERVICES
The Glenpark Shop Office
Glenpark Shop Office
Snapped Up
W
ithin minutes of the launching the Glenpark
Shop Office recently, 11 of the 17 units of shop
office to be built on 0.61 acres of freehold land in
Seksyen U1, Shah Alam, were snapped up. Five
more units were sold within the week with one remaining for sale.
Developed by Horsedale Development Berhad, the 17 units of
shop office sits next to the 100 units of double-storey houses in the
residential area of Glenpark, within the TTDI Jaya vicinity.
The Glenpark shop office is due for completion in October 2013.
The build-up area for the shop office starts at 2,780 sq ft for the
intermediate units and goes up to 8,467 sq ft for the corner lot
unit. Price ranges from RM938,888.00 for the intermediate units
to RM2,888,888.00 for the corner lot units.
Guest registration
The launch was held at the Sales Gallery of Glenmarie Properties
Sdn Bhd (Glenmarie Properties), Wisma DRB-HICOM on the
15 October 2010 where potential buyers were given detailed
explanations on the specifications of the Glenpark shop-lots by the
sales ambassadors.
The sales ambassador (left) explaining on the Glenpark Shop Office to potential buyers
PRODUCT
&
SERVICES
Service at Your Doorstep with
Premier Mobile Inspection
I
nspection of both passenger and
commercial vehicles can now be
conducted at customers’ location
of choice, thanks to PUSPAKOM’s
Premier
Mobile
Inspection
(PMI) services.
PUSPAKOM’s Chief Executive Officer
Encik Hisham Othman said that although
PMI has been around for sometime, the
general public was not aware that PMI also
provided inspections for passenger vehicles
as well.
“We appreciate the city people’s busy lifestyle
which is why we have made it convenient
for them. Inspections can be carried out at
a location convenient to the customer be
it at home or the office. The inspection is
personalised, meaning we go to them, rather
than they come to us,” he said.
PMI is currently available in the Klang
Valley, Penang and Johor Bahru. However,
the service will be extended to other major
town centres if there is a demand for it.
PUSPAKOM inspections are mandatory
for imported vehicles and renewal of road
taxes which have expired for more than a
PMI services are available in the Klang Valley, Penang and Johor Bahru
year (B2 – Special Inspection) and transfer
of ownerships when selling vehicles (B5).
Inspection fees are subjected to the fees
gazetted by the Road Transport Department.
However, a service charge will be imposed as
PMI is an additional service initiative.
PUSPAKOM is the sole operator for
computerised vehicle inspection in the
country. It was established in 1994 and
currently has more than 70 branches
nationwide conducting inspections using
the latest technology.
Encik Hisham sees great potential in PMI
as the consumer trend these days shows that
they are willing to pay for additional services,
as long as they are convenient and saves them
time. “Apart from personalised service, it is
also time-saving and efficient as inspection
reports will be produced immediately after
the inspection.
“While individual car owners will enjoy
greater convenience as the service is made
available at their door step, franchise holders
and car dealers will enjoy better productivity
and more efficient and effective business
operations as the service allows for better
planning.”
Be assured your vehicle is safety-regulated and roadworthy
Customers can call PUSPAKOM’s toll free
number 1-800-88-6927. Appointments
will be set and the vehicle examiners will
be dispatched to the customers’ specified
locations.
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PRODUCT
&
SERVICES
Riders at the peak of Gunung Jerai
Malaysia Brotherhood
Ride 2010
E
Testing the MODENAS Electric
Motorcycles Up Gunung Jerai
leven foreign motoring media members including
those who write for blogs, were given a week’s tour
of Malaysia. These journalists’ visit to Malaysia was
made possible by the Malaysia Brotherhood Ride
2010, a program under the Mega Familiarisation
Programme jointly organised by Tourism Malaysia and WTR
magazine. The group of journalists visited the paddy fields in
Sekinchan, Pulau Pangkor, Mount Jerai, Cameron Highlands and
Fraser’s Hill.
On the way to the Sepang circuit for the MotoGP race on 10
October 2010, the journalists got together with the MODENAS
convoy at the R&R South Dengkil, before departing for the
Briefing on MODENAS’s operations and the latest product
circuit. On 14 October 2010, the foreign journalists visited the
MODENAS factory in Gurun, Kedah, where Marketing Manager
Encik Amir Abu Bakar briefed them on the operations of the
company. R&D Manager Encik Ahmad Sabandi also spoke on
the development of MODENAS’s latest product, the MODENAS
CTric, Malaysia’s first electric motorcycle.
Later, the group was given the opportunity to ride up to Gunung
Jerai using the MODENAS CTric. The participants were impressed
with the performance of the electric bikes.
MODENAS bagusss ...
The evening ended on a high note at the mountain top where
guests were treated to a BBQ dinner.
CORPORATE
DRB-HICOM
Sponsors RM30,000
Responsibility
for The Star-Newspaper-inEducation (NiE) Programme
I
n-line with its Corporate Responsibility (CR)
efforts, under the community initiatives, DRBHICOM participated in The Star-Newspaperin-Education (NiE) Programme by adopting
20 selected schools in the Klang Valley, Pahang
and Kedah to provide the weekly NiE pullout. NiE is a
pullout that appears every Wednesday with the paper.
Articles in it include interactive Grammar and Literature
for both the primary and secondary school children.
A mock-up cheque presentation was held on 26 October
2010 at The Star Publications (Malaysia) Berhad at
Menara Star, Petaling Jaya. YBhg Dato’ Lukman Ibrahim,
Group Chief Financial Officer, DRB-HICOM Berhad,
handed over the RM30,000 mock-up cheque to Ms. June
Wong Har Leng, Managing Editor, The Star Publication.
Also present were Madam Carol Chan Choy Lin, Head,
Corporate Secretarial and Encik Hamdan Ahammu, the
then Head of Corporate Communications from DRBHICOM Berhad. The DRB-HICOM team was later
taken on a tour of The Star office.
YBhg Dato’ Lukman Ibrahim and his team were given a tour of The Star office by its
Managing Editor, Ms. June Wong Har Leng
Ms. June Wong Har Leng, Managing Editor, receiving the mock cheque from YBhg Dato’ Lukman Ibrahim
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DRB-HICOM
Nature Trail 2010
Representatives from the Media and DRB-HICOM Group
Go on a Road Trip to Taman Negara
GENERAL
News
Participants of the DRB-HICOM Nature Trail 2010
A
bout 80 business and news
journalists, photographers as
well as representatives from
the various divisions of DRBHICOM Group went on a
3D/2N road trip to Taman Negara recently.
This trip, organised by the DRB-HICOM
Group, provided a perfect platform for media
members to get to know more about the
Group and the management team and CEOs
of subsidiary and member companies.
DRB-HICOM's Group Managing Director,
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil
and Group Chief Financial Officer, YBhg
Dato’ Lukman Ibrahim, were among the
Briefing by a Taman Negara guid
40 representatives from the DRB-HICOM
Group who took part in the outing.
the Nusa Camp for a tea break before
pushing off to Taman Negara.
Using various makes of four wheel drive
vehicles distributed by the Group — Audi
Q5 and Q7, Isuzu DMax, Mahindra
Scorpio, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Honda
CRV and Mitsubishi Pajero Sports and
Triton — the group began their journey
from Glenmarie Golf & Country Club
in the wee hours of the morning before
taking a break at Temerloh Rest House
where they were treated to an authentic
local cuisine which included the famous
Ikan Patin. The convoy then headed off to
the off-road track at Kampung Mat Daling
to test the 4WD vehicles and stopped at
Over the three days, they joined in the fun
and activities such as night jungle walk,
jungle trekking, rapid shooting, a visit
to Batiq Tribe, an Orang Asli settlement
within Taman Negara and a jungle-themed
party featuring nature-based musical
contest.
The Canopy Walk
e before heading off for the jung
le trekking
A press conference held on the last day, gave
members of the Media the opportunity
to learn about the Group, its operations
and business direction. DRB-HICOM’s
Management Team and CEOs were present
to answer all press queries.
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The Scorpion..
One of the many living creatures in Taman Negara
The shy Batiq kids eag
erly waiting for their
goodies
Enjoying nature...
The Batiq tr
ibe were very
happy receiv
Dam, a Batiq tribe
member demonstrating
how to start a fire
without match sticks
ing the cont
ributions fr
om DRB-H
ICOM Gro
up
ride
r a very wet
fo
All prepared
Off for Rapid Shooting
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d cameramen
Photographers an ence
at the press confer
for the
The winning teamsic contest
nature-based mu
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil
Jamil at the press conference
2nd Prize Winner
The Management Team of DRB-HICOM Group
3 rd Prize Win
ner
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CORPORATE
Responsibility
Royal Pahang
Kart Prix 2010
T
he Royal Pahang Kart
Prix 2010 was held in
conjunction
with
the
birthday
celebration
of
KDYTM Tengku Abdullah
Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah AlMusta’in Billah, Tengku Mahkota Pahang.
The event held on 24 and 25 July 2010 at
the Taman Tasik Sultan Abu Bakar Circuit
in Pekan, was organised by Pekan District
Council and sponsored by DRB-HICOM
Berhad. The Royal Pahang Kart Prix 2010
was also incorporated with the ROTAX
MAX Challenge (Malaysian Series) Round
4 and ROTAX ASIA Zone Challenge Round
3. The length of the track is 950 metres.
A total of 91 local and foreigner drivers from
countries such as Singapore, Indonesia,
India, Macau and Japan took part in the
race which was divided into five categories
— Micromax (under 12 years old), Junior
(12-15 years old), Senior (over 15 years
old), Master (over 40 years old) and DD2
(over 15 years old with 2 speed gearbox for
the kart engine).
The race was flagged off by KDYTM
Tengku Mahkota Pahang. Also present were
YH Dato’ Haji Abdul Basit b. Mohd Shah,
the Pekan District Officer cum Organising
Committee Chairman, YBhg Dato’ Lukman
Ibrahim, Group Chief Financial Officer,
DRB-HICOM Berhad and members of the
Management Committee and CEOs from
the DRB-HICOM Group.
KDYTM Tengku Mahkota Pahang checking out the go kart
CORPORATE
Responsibility
Winners of the
Royal Pahang Kart Prix 2010
Category: Micromax (under 12 years)
1. PERDANA PUTRA MINANG
-
Indonesia
2. PRESLEY MARTONO
-
Indonesia
3. RORY JAMES ELLIOT
-
Singapore
Category: Junior (12-15 years)
1. DANIEL WOODROOF
-
2. AKASH NEIL NANDY
-
3. CALVIN SEIBL
-
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia
Category: Senior (over 15 years)
1. MOHAMAD AFIQ IKHWAN
-
2. JOHAN BIN ADZMI
-
3. SILVANO CHRISTIAN
-
Malaysia
Malaysia
Indonesia
Category: Master (over 40 years)
1. GUY ERMER
-
2. STEVEN CHEAH
-
3. GARY KOH
-
Singapore
Malaysia
Singapore
Category: DD2 (over 15 years)
1. SITI SHAHKIRAH SHAHARUL -
2. KELVIN CHOO KANG WOEI
-
3. FREDDY NUMAN LAWAN
-
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia
The small racers standing proud on the podium with KDYTM Tengku Mahkota Pahang (centre)
and all the VVIPs
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CORPORATE
Responsibility
F
or the 3 rd successive year,
DRB-HICOM sponsored the
Program Sahabat Korporat
Tabung Haji 1431H organised
by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).
The programme, held in September 2010,
was aimed at providing opportunities for
corporate organisations to contribute
towards the welfare of haj pilgrims.
Program Sahabat
Korporat Tabung Haji
This year, DRB-HICOM again contributed
a total of 500 units of luggage bags costing
a total of RM150,000.00 to the pilgrims
following positive feedbacks last year.
TH held a ceremony for all its 34 sponsors
in its office in Kuala Lumpur. The event
was officiated by YB Mejar Jeneral Dato’
Seri Haji Jamil Khir bin Haji Baharom,
Minister in Prime Minister’s Department.
DRB-HICOM was represented by YBhg
Dato’ Lukman Ibrahim, the Group Chief
Financial Officer.
YBhg Dato’ Lukman Ibrahim (extreme right) handing over the luggage bag to YB Mejar Jeneral Dato’ Seri
Haji Jamil Khir Haji Baharom (2nd left), witnessed by YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Abi Musa Asa’ari Mohamed
Nor, Chairman of TH (2nd right) and YBhg Datuk Ismee Ismail, Group Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer of TH (extreme left)
Majlis Rayuan Hari
Pahlawan 2010
‘Rakyat Sejahtera Jasa Pahlawan Dikenang’
D
RB-HICOM participated
in the Majlis Rayuan Hari
Pahlawan by donating
RM1 million through
its
subsidiary
DRBHICOM Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd
(DEFTECH), as a way of showing its
gratitude to former militaries personnel for
their services and sacrifices in maintaining
peace in the country.
The event held in July 2010, was officially
launched by YABhg Datin Paduka Seri
Rosmah Mansor, the wife of the Prime
Minister who is also the Patron of Rayuan
Hari Pahlawan. Also present were YB Dato’
Seri Dr.. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister
of Defence and YBhg Dato’ Lukman
Ibrahim, Group Chief Financial Officer,
DRB-HICOM Berhad.
YABhg Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor (centre) receiving RM1 million mock cheque from YBhg Dato’
Lukman Ibrahim (right) and witnessed by YB Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left)
Other organisations that contributed to
the fund were Lembaga Tabung Angkatan
Tentera (LTAT) RM1 million, Kumpulan
Sapura RM1 million, Pakaian Saling Erti
Sdn Bhd RM1 million, Zetro Engineering
Sdn Bhd RM250,000.00 Affin Islamic Bank
Berhad RM160,000.00 and Resort World
Sdn Bhd RM100,000.00.
CORPORATE
Responsibility
Do it Right with e-Waste
W
hen it comes to disposing
of e-waste, many Malaysian
are still not aware of the
hazards involved. It is not
uncommon to see discarded CPUs, broken
mobile phones or old radios slumped on
trash heaps or left by the roadside along
with other garbage.
by selling 52 monitors, 74 CPUs and 298kg
of other e-waste.
In-line with our corporate responsibility
initiative to live and work in a more
environmentally responsible manner, Uni.
Asia General Insurance Berhad (Uni.Asia
General) held a three day e-Waste Recycling
Campaign at Menara Uni.Asia.
The campaign, a joint-effort with Alam Flora
Sdn Bhd, was held to raise awareness on the
necessity to act responsibly when disposing
of used and unwanted electronic equipment.
Encik Razi Sulaiman, President of the Uni.
Asia General Sports Club said, “Many of us
were not aware that by discarding e-waste
indiscriminately, hazardous metals inside
those electrical components seep into our
With Uni.Asia General staff giving their full
support, we managed to collect RM919.60
To ensure the smooth running of the
recycling campaign, a booth was set up
from 5–7 July 2010 for staff, tenants and
customers to drop off their e-waste items
conveniently.
Encik Razi Sulaiman donated an old PC monitor in
support of the e-Waste Recycling Campaign
soil and rivers thereby contaminating the
food and water.”
Old or unwanted computers, televisions,
radios, VCD/DVD players, fax machines,
copiers, mobile phones, batteries, adapters,
chargers and other electronic items that
contain lead and mercury among other
toxic materials are considered e-waste. If
not disposed in a proper manner, these
materials are hazardous to our health and
the environment.
Uni.Asia General’s e-Waste Recycling
Campaign was a great success on many levels.
Besides disposing of e-waste in a responsible
manner, the campaign helped educate us on
the benefits of recycling and helped generate
cash donations that were channeled to the
needy. We will probably initiate similar
projects in the near future.
Used and unwanted electrical items ready to be disposed
Recycling Efforts Benefit the Less Fortunate
U
ni.Asia General Insurance Berhad (Uni.Asia General)
organised a community visit to Persatuan Kebajikan
Warga Tua (dan Kanak-Kanak) Wilayah Persekutuan in
Kepong to donate the proceeds of a three-day e-Waste
Recycling Campaign held at Menara Uni.Asia.
The campaign generated RM919.60 from the disposal of e-waste
while generous staff, building tenants and customers came up with a
cash donation of RM1,851.00. They also donated food, clothes and
groceries. The association, managed by Mr. Vinodt, is home to eight
old folks and 18 orphans. The association relies almost entirely on
funds donated by the clothing manufacturing company owned by the
association’s chairman, Mr. Nagaraju.
The association is unable to obtain government aid as the association
has no charity status due to a legal clause that stipulates that children
and senior citizens cannot be housed under the same roof.
Some of the management team of Uni.Asia General taking a picture with the
residents of the charity home
Besides spending time with the residents and sharing a meal with
them, Uni.Asia General also donated RM5,000.00 in cash and
RM2,400.00 worth of household goods to help ease the association’s
financial burden.
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YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was taken on a tour at the DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex in Pekan, Pahang
Special Guest at the
DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex
I
t was an exciting day for DRBHICOM staff in Pekan when
the former Prime Minister
of Malaysia, YABhg Tun Dr.
Mahathir Mohamad visited the
DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex on
19 August 2010. Also present were YBhg
Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary, DRBHICOM’s biggest shareholder and the
DRB-HICOM Management Team.
During the visit, YABhg Tun Dr.
Mahathir Mohamad was briefed on
the development of the DRB-HICOM
Automotive Complex by YBhg Dato’
Lukman Ibrahim, Group Chief Financial
Officer, DRB-HICOM Berhad.
YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad meeting the
DRB-HICOM staff at Pekan
YBhg Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary (left) showing YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (sitting on the bike)
how the MODENAS electric bike works
YBhg Dato' Lukman Ibrahim briefing YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on the operations at the Suzuki
Assembly Line
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News
ICAM’s students demonstrating what they have learnt
DRB-HICOM’s Board of
Directors Visits ICAM
T
he Chairman of the DRBHICOM Group YBhg Dato’
Syed Mohamad bin Syed
Murtaza made his first visit to
International College of Automotive (ICAM)
in Pekan, Pahang on 9 October 2010.
Accompanying him were YBhg Dato’ Sri
Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil, Group Managing
Director, DRB-HICOM Berhad and YBhg
Datuk Haji Abdul Rahman Mohd Ramli,
Independent Non-Executive Director,
DRB-HICOM Berhad.
During the visit YBhg Dato’ Syed
Mohamad bin Syed Murtaza presented
Letters of Appointment to ICAM’s panel
of Academic Advisors. YBhg Dato’ Solah
Mat Hassan was appointed as one of the
Academic Advisors to ICAM.
The International College of Automotive
(ICAM) is owned by HICOM University
College Sdn Bhd (HUCSB), a wholly
subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad.
ICAM was officially established on 2 April
2010, upon receiving approval from the
Ministry of Higher Education.
The VIP visitors were welcomed by YBhg
Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil after
which they were briefed by YBhg Dato’
Lukman Ibrahim, Group Chief Financial
Officer, DRB-HICOM Berhad on the
activities of ICAM, including the students’
performance, the new intake and gokart event. The guests were also shown
the layout of the permanent location of
the University Campus and University
Village which will be completed in
2013. The campus sits on a 59-acre land
and can accommodate 5000 students.
YBhg Dato’ Syed Mohamad bin Syed
Murtaza and the delegation were later
taken on a tour of the campus. Later, YBhg
Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil gave
away notebooks to new students.
Students at the computer lab
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First DRB-HICOM
Karting Championship Series
The winners... From left: Encik Mohd Nazmin bin Zulbakia (HICOM Power
Team – 2nd winner), Encik Mohamed Farid bin Sa’adon (PUSPAKOM Team –
Champion) and Encik Ridhwan Shah bin Shamsuddin (MODENAS Team –
3rd winner)
T
he International College of Automotive
(ICAM), a premier automotive and
engineering college in the region,
held its first DRB-HICOM Karting
Championship Series with the theme ‘Powered by
MODENAS, Driven by ICAM’ in October 2010.
The championship was inaugurated by YBhg
Dato’ Syed Mohamad Syed Murtaza, Chairman,
DRB-HICOM Berhad, at the Taman Tasik
Sultan Abu Bakar Karting Circuit in Pekan. Also
present were other Board members including
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil, Group
Managing Director, DRB-HICOM Berhad and
the Management Team.
Thirteen teams, including the Royal Malaysian
Police (PDRM) a non-subsidiary, took part in
the Championship which saw 85 ICAM students
playing different roles, as drivers, scrutinisers,
YBhg Dato’ Syed Mohamad bin Syed Murtaza flagging off the championship
paddock and grid marshals, course marshals, lap
scores and timekeepers.
Twelve companies under the DRB-HICOM Group
sponsored the 12 teams in all five series of the
championship. The sponsors were HICOM University
College Sdn Bhd, HICOM Automotive Manufactures
Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad,
HICOM Power Sdn Bhd, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd, DRBHICOM Auto Solutions Sdn Bhd, PUSPAKOM Sdn
Bhd, Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd, Glenmarie
Properties Sdn Bhd, Isuzu HICOM Malaysia Sdn Bhd,
Automotive Corporation Malaysia Sdn Bhd and DRBHICOM Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd.
MODENAS is the technical partner and event advisor
for the DRB-HICOM Karting Championship Series.
For the series, the MODENAS CP 115 engines were
mounted onto the Birel R30C-Y complete kart chassis
for all the 13 teams.
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Challenge for
ACM Dealers
to Boost Sales
Building bridges during dinner
A
utomotive
Corporation
Malaysia Sdn Bhd (ACM),
at its 2010 Annual Dealers’
Conference held in October,
threw a challenge to its
dealers to increase its sales by 7 per cent
from 3,090 units to 3,300 units for the
financial year 2010/2011.
To achieve this target, various action
plans have been put in place such as
more attractive incentive programs, sales
challenges and campaigns as well as cash
rebates — all aimed at motivating the
dealers to boost sales volume and maintain
ACM’s position as the No. 1 market leader
in the light duty truck market.
About 40 participants comprising dealers,
directors, managers and sales personnel
attended the conference which was held
at First World Hotel, Genting Highlands.
Apart from reviewing the previous
year’s performances, participants has the
opportunity to interact with one another,
share views on future directions and
business strategies.
ACM commended all the dealers for selling
3,090 unit for the financial year 09/10
compared with 2,900 units the previous
financial year. Certificates of Appreciation
were presented to the dealers for their
contribution, commitment and loyalty
to the company. Minufa Automobile Sdn
Bhd took top position again as the Top
Sales Dealer with 322 units, followed by
Indah Utara Auto Sdn Bhd at 303 units
and Universal Motor (Sabah) Sdn Bhd
at 217 units. Other dealers who achieved
their sales target were also rewarded with
incentives and overseas trips.
ACM top dealers being recognised and appreciated during the conference
To be the No. 1!
Dealers at the conference
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A Peek into the
Real Values of Training
W
hat is the first thing
that comes to our
minds when we are
asked to attend a
training programme?
Typically, we would think that there is
something inadequate about us or that it
presents an opportunity to improve our
skills. Some of us may also view this as an
opportunity to meet and network with
others and in the process get updated on
market information.
Below is a list of the real values of training.
We may wish to reflect on whether these
values are applicable in the training we
have experienced in the past. It would also
be beneficial if we look into the presence
of these values in our future training and
development programme.
• Alignment
Training and development programmes
based on proper needs analysis result
in alignment of business requirement,
operational needs, employees’ career
development and employees’ aspiration.
Programmes that have such alignment
provide optimum benefits to the
organisation as well as the participants.
• Development of Functional
/ Organisational Capability
Training makes available development
opportunity for participants to increase
their knowledge and skills. This will
enhance employees’ efficiency and
productivity which leads to enhancement
of functional and organisational
capability.
• Career Development
To the employees, the greater value
of developmental programme is the
opportunity for career development.
As employees become more proficient
in their current job and as they equip
themselves with knowledge and skills
for future requirements, there is greater
prospect for them to go up the career
ladder.
• Motivation
Being selected to participate in training
programme is a form of recognition by
the employer and this generates a sense
on inclusiveness to the employees. It
becomes a source of employee motivation
which drives the employees to give their
best in whatever they do.
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News
engagement. Having trained staff work
in teams reduces workplace tension.
Employees working on projects in pairs
or in numbers as part of a development
programme not only enhance teamwork
but also increase the probability of
success of the projects.
• Sense of accomplishment
and relevance
Other than a feeling of inclusiveness,
employees exposed to developmental
assignments on team projects experience
a sense of accomplishment. This is
further enhanced by the greater degree of
confidence and relevance attained by the
employees who participate in the training.
• Trust
Trust is a recipe for engagement. When
employees believe that the employer
has trust in them by investing in their
development programme, they manifest
their emotional engagement through
greater discretionary efforts.
• Ensuring Organisational
Success
Organisations need to have continuous
and effective training and development
programmes to remain competitive and
relevant. Heads of functions / business
units must take ownership and aspire to
deliver trained and trusted employees
for organisations to move ahead.
The economic success of an organisation
is predicated by trained staff.
• Reflecting a Caring
Employer
Providing development programmes
indicates concerns by the employer on
employees’ opportunity for growth.
Such a caring employer image will go
a long way in attracting and retaining
talents. It creates loyalty to the
organisation.
• Sharpening Leadership
skills
Managers who continue to upgrade
their leadership skills are effective
leaders at personal, interpersonal
and organisational levels. They move
from being good leaders to great
leaders.
• Engaging
Learning on the job affects manageremployee engagement. This is especially
so when open communication exists and
managers act as coaches to employees.
Employees’ engagement in such a manner
leads to normative coaching culture
which is very desirable and valuable to
the organisation.
• Enhancing Teamwork
Training within teams or working
groups is rated to be most valued in team
• Networking and
Interacting Opportunity
The opportunity to network and interact
with other participants provides a
platform for other learning as well. Apart
from getting acquainted with leaders and
peers in the industry, participants develop
interpersonal relationship skills and build
up more confidence in themselves.
The list of tangibles and intangibles benefits
listed above is not exhaustive. We may
be able to add other values from our own
experience or participation in other training
and development programmes. So, the next
time we are requested to attend training
programme, look at the request positively.
We have a lot to gain and so does the
organisation.
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GENERAL
News
One for the album
DRB-HICOM Berhad’s
Annual Hari Raya
Open House
D
RB-HICOM was joined
by about 1,400 friends and
clients to celebrate the festive
month of Syawal at the
Grand Ballroom of the Istana Hotel Kuala
Lumpur on 22 September 2010.
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil (right)
receiving KDYTM Tengku Mahkota Pahang
This occasion was graced by KDYTM Tengku
Mahkota Pahang Tengku Abdullah Al-Haj
Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in
Billah, the Crown Prince of Pahang. The
Orphans from Rumah Anak Yatim Al-Barakh were smiling with their goody bags and duit raya
guests also included 60 orphans from Rumah
Anak Yatim Al-Barakh, who received goodies
and duit raya.
All the guests were received by the Group
Managing Director, YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji
Mohd Khamil Jamil and his spouse YBhg
Datin Sri Azian Abdul Talib as well as
the Group Chief Financial Officer, YBhg
Dato’ Lukman Ibrahim and his spouse
YBhg Datin Nor’Azah Patoni.
GENERAL
News
Majlis Hari
Raya Aidilfitri
at Wisma
DRB-HICOM
L
oads of fun and laughter. These
words describe the Hari Raya
Aidilfitri get-together organised
by Kelab Sukan DRB-HICOM
held on 4 October 2010. More than 800
staff working at Wisma DRB-HICOM
attended the event, Cik Farah Fauzana, a
Hot FM Radio DJ cum celebrity was the
emcee for the day.
Laugh out loud.. Encik Iskandar Shah Sulaiman (extreme right), with other of Alam Flora staff were so happy
when Cik Farah Fauzana came to their table for one of the games, “Jangan Lupa Lirik Raya”
It was a merry session with lots of food
and entertainment. The buffet counters
were overloaded with a variety of delicious
food including nasi briyani, satay, fruits,
ketupat, kuah kacang, roasted lamb and
other delicacies and cookies. The food was
sponsored by the various companies in the
building.
Cik Farah Fauzana had the crowd in
stitches as she entertained them. Winners of
competitions and games, held throughout
the session, were rewarded with duit raya.
Various types of delicious food to choose
Having fun with the bubbly host, Cik Farah Fauzana
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News
ACM staffs all ready to welcome the guests
Hari Raya Event
A
a Great Success
utomotive Corporation Malaysia
Sdn Bhd (ACM) organised a
special gathering to celebrate
Hari Raya with a Majlis Ramah
Mesra Hari Raya 2010 held at the ACM
office in Batu Caves on 1 October 2010.
It was a festive and joyous occasion, the
success of which was largely due to the
collaborative effort of all ACM staff in
organising the event in the spirit of gotongroyong. YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil
Jamil, Group Managing Director, DRBHICOM Berhad was among the 800 staff
and guests who attended the event.
In keeping with the spirit of Aidilfitri, ACM
Chief Executive Officer, Encik Amirudin
Abd Kadir and his wife, Puan Siti Hardiah
Haji Harun presented duit raya contributed
by ACM staff, to 40 people of Rumah Sinar
Salam orphanage and also eight orphaned
children of former ACM staff.
A competition for the most glamorous Hari
Raya attire was also held with YBhg Dato’
Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil as one of the
judges. The two winners won a set of digital
camera set each. The prizes were contributed
by ACM’s senior management staff.
Give Away
Surprise on
Hari Raya
Kuih Bahulu for Cathay Pacific
Airways’ Passengers
K
L Airport Services Sdn Bhd in
Penang International Airport, in
collaboration with Cathay Pacific
Airways, gave away kuih bahulu as
a gift to passengers waiting to board flight CX
692 on the first day of Hari Raya.
KLAS staffs are all dressed up in their Raya attire
KLAS’ Customer Service Agents, dressed
in their finest baju kebaya and baju Melayu,
distributed the pre-packed kuih bahulu to the
passengers as they boarded the flight. The kuih
bahulu was given as a token of appreciation to
the passengers who were invited to the Cathay
Pacific Airways Lounge at the airport for a Raya
celebration get-together with the airline’s staff.
GENERAL
News
Visit to
Amounting to RM3.46 million Rumah Al-Ikhlas
DRB-HICOM Group Gave Out Alms
O
n 7 September 2010, just two days
before Hari Raya Aidilfitri, we were
standing at the entrance of Rumah AlIkhlas, an old folks home, when we saw
some helpers cleaning and changing the curtains in
preparation of the celebration.
YAD Dato’ Setia Haji Mohamad Adzib Mohd Isa (front row-4th left), Encik Mohamed Izam
Mohamed Yusof, Chief Executive Officer of LZS (front row-5th left), YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji
Mohd Khamil Jamil (front row-3rd left) together with DRB-HICOM Management Team
and CEOs
D
RB-HICOM together
with its 14 subsidiaries
once again gave out
alms amounting to
RM3,463,896.45 for the financial year
ended 31 March 2010 to Lembaga
Zakat Selangor (LZS) in a simple
ceremony held on 6 September 2010
in Shah Alam.
The mock-up cheque presentation
and the akad was presented by
YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Khamil
Jamil, Group Managing Director of
DRB-HICOM to YAD Dato’ Setia
Haji Mohamad Adzib Mohd Isa,
Chairman of Majlis Agama Islam
Selangor (MAIS). Also present were
the Mufti of Selangor, YAD Dato’
Setia Abdul Wahid Mohd Tamyes and
Senior Management members of LZS.
“As part of our corporate responsibility,
DRB-HICOM and its group of
companies have been paying alms to
LZS since 2006 and we encourage our
staff to do the same through deduction
of their salary,” said YBhg Dato’ Sri
Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil.
The 14 subsidiaries are EON Berhad,
Alam Flora Sdn Bhd, Automotive
Corporation Malaysia Sdn Bhd,
PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd, Glenmarie
Properties Sdn Bhd, Proton City
Development Corporation Sdn Bhd,
Comtrac Sdn Bhd, Comtrac-Sabkar
Development Sdn Bhd, HICOM
Indungan Sdn Bhd, HICOM
Facility Management Berhad, Suzuki
Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd,
HICOM-Teck See Manufacturing
Malaysia Sdn Bhd, PHN Industry
Sdn Bhd and HICOM Diecastings
Sdn Bhd.
It was a touching moment for us as we could see
that the residents were yearning to celebrate the Hari
Raya Aidilfitri with their loved ones. We were warmly
greeted by Puan Muji, the friendly caretaker of the
home who invited us to chat with the inmates.
One of them, Puan Rokiah, said that during such
festive occasions, she would eagerly wait for her
loved ones to take her home although she knew it
would not happen.
Puan Zurinah Sarwan, Assistant Manager, Corporate
Communications Division, DRB-HICOM Berhad handing
one of the goodies to Puan Muji
Jelmaan Syawal
D
R B - H I C O M
brought cheer to
the children of
Rumah Anak Yatim
Dan Miskin Al-Munirah by
providing them with new baju
raya in conjunction with the Hari
Raya Aidilfitri celebrations on
3 September 2010. Besides the
baju raya, DRB-HICOM also
contributed essential items such
as rice, flour, stationeries, soaps,
and other items to the children.
Children of Rumah Anak Yatim Dan Miskin Al-Munirah with their Raya goodies
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News
Prime Minister at Pekan's
Majlis Mesra Ramadhan
The arrival of the Prime Minister
vehicle at the plant in Pekan by the end of
the first quarter of next year.
The YAB Prime Minister (right) handing over duit raya to the Pekan’s staff (left), witnessed by YBhg Dato’ Sri
Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil, Group Managing Director, DRB-HICOM Berhad (centre)
I
t was a joyous occasion for the staff of
DRB-HICOM in Pekan when Prime
Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib
bin Tun Abdul Razak attended the
Majlis Mesra Ramadhan. He was the guest-ofhonour at the event held on 14 August 2010.
More than 1,500 staff of DRB-HICOM
Pekan and their family members attended the
event during which duit raya and hampers
were given to 200 single mothers and the
elderly people of Bandar DiRaja Pekan.
YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib informed the
audience of Volkswagen’s intentions to
assemble Complete Knock Down (CKD)
‘Volkswagen also requested for incentives
from the Malaysian Government to make
the DRB-HICOM production plant here
its export base for the ASEAN region. This
need to be studied and approved by the
Government,” the Prime Minister said.
The joint venture with Volkswagen would
contribute to the success of the East Coast
Economic Region’s development plan
and boost the development of the local
automotive industry, especially in Pekan.
Reaching
Out to
Special Children
A follow-up visit to Pemulihan Dalam
Komuniti (PDK) Titian Murni was held
on 14 August 2010 by the members of the
Management spouses led by YBhg Datin Sri
Azian Abdul Talib. During the visit, YBhg
Datin Sri Azian and the other ladies gave
out hampers and duit raya to more than 40
children of PDK Titian Murni.
The entourage also mingled and interacted
with the children and their parents. Azhar,
one of the students in PDK Titian Murni
read out a pantun to the ladies.
Raya joy
YBhg Datin Sri Azian Abdul Talib handing over the
Raya goodies to one of the special children
TRAVEL
&
LEISURE
Phoenix Restaurant
Phoenix Rises
L
ike the legendary bird that died
and arose fresh and young from
the ashes, the Cenderawasih
Restaurant at the Glenmarie
Golf & Country Club, has
taken on a new image by changing its name
to Phoenix Restaurant.
With the renaming of the restaurant, guests
can now look forward to having a fully
dedicated restaurant that serves authentic
gastronomical Chinese delights. Apart from
the monthly specials, Phoenix Restaurant
which is managed by Holiday Inn Kuala
Lumpur Glenmarie, has introduced two
new set menus. The Express Set Menu is
great for those on the go, allowing guests or
diners to select food of their choice while the
Premium Set Menu features an eight-course
meal for those who prefer to have a sit-down
authentic Chinese meal. Guests can also opt
for à la carte favourites.
For those preferring a more private affair,
there are separate private rooms at the
restaurant. These rooms are also ideal for a
get together with friends and family, for up
to 12 people. The restaurant can seat up to
55 people at any one time.
Glenmarie Golf & Country Club
Guests can also walk across to the
Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie
which offers an excellent mix of local and
Asian cuisine including Japanese as well
as Western à la carte favourites at its six
restaurants and bars.
Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie,
located just beside the Glenmarie Golf &
Country Club in Shah Alam, is set amidst 350
acres of lush tropical greenery. It overlooks
the two 18-hole world-class golf course and is
in close proximity to Malaysia’s largest theme
park. Located just 30 minutes from Kuala
Lumpur International Airport and 30 minutes
from the heart of the capital city, Kuala
Lumpur, the hotel offers 260 contemporary
designed guestrooms, 11 pillarless meeting
rooms, wireless internet, a Business Centre,
Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie
six restaurants and bar including the award
winning Fu-Rin Japanese Restaurant, and
recreational facilities such as swimming
pools, tennis and squash courts and an award
winning spa. With well equipped facilities
and services, the hotel is ideal for corporate
retreats and weekend getaways.
The Phoenix Restaurant is located at the Glenmarie Golf & Country Club (Level 1), and is open for lunch from 12.00pm till 2.30pm and
for dinner from 6.30pm till 10.30pm. For reservations, call +(603) 7809 9090
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