Group Finance Retreat 2013

April - June 2013
For internal circulation only
BHIC participates
in LIMA 2013
- pg 3
Pharmaniaga enters
into joint-venture
with Saudi firm
- pg 4
Group Finance
Retreat 2013 Ho Chi Minh
- pg 8 & 9
OUR CORE VALUES •RESPECT•INTEGRITY•TEAMWORK•EXCELLENCE
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BHIC participates in LIMA 2013
B
oustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC)
participated in the Langkawi International Maritime
and Aerospace (LIMA’13) Exhibition, which was held
at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC)
in Langkawi from 26 - 30 March 2013. LIMA’13 is
the premier destination for aerospace and maritime
manufacturers targeting Asia Pacific growth markets in
the defence, enforcement, civil and commercial sectors.
Deputy Chairman/
Group Managing
Director's message
Dear fellow Bousteadians,
As we plough through 2013, I am reminded of this
philosophy - only the strong survive. Challenges will always
be present particularly in the business environment and
as fellow Bousteadians, we have to rise to the challenge
and meet it head-on.
In the first quarter of this financial year, our results were
impacted by external conditions, particularly crude palm
oil prices. This is a telling sign that we have to strengthen
our productivity not only in the Plantation Division but
equally important in all other divisions. We must build
value ensuring that there is organic growth in all divisions.
To do this, we have to assess our various work scopes to
take a frank view on how we can improve productivity
further, contribute to the overall productivity push of our
department, business unit or division. A good case in point
is the recent effort undertaken by the Pharmaceutical
Division to expand its business prospects in the Middle
East and North Africa region. They have entered into a
joint-venture with a Saudi Arabian Group and we hope
this will bear strong results in the foreseeable future.
I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate
Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC)
and BHPetrol, which were both honoured with notable
accolades in recognition of their strong performance
and brand presence. BHIC was awarded the prestigious
BrandLaureate President’s Award in the BrandLaureate
Best Brands Awards 2012-2013, in the category of Heavy
Industry - Marine and Shipbuilding. Meanwhile, BHPetrol
received a bronze award in the Automotive Fuel category
of the Putra Brand Awards 2013.
Perutusan
Timbalan Pengerusi/
Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan
Covering 783 sq. m. of space in Hall 2, BHIC’s pavilion
which replicated the shape of a naval craft was one of
the biggest pavilions at LIMA’13. Exhibitors consisted
of BHIC’s principal subsidiaries. The pavilion attracted
many dignitaries from the government, the corporate
sector and overseas visitors.
BHIC’s Managing Director, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Ramli Hj. Mohd Nor, briefing the
Prime Minister on the Littoral Combatant Ship (LCS). Also present are former Defence Minister,
YB Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Boustead Holding Berhad’s Deputy Chairman/
Group Managing Director, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
Staf Boustead yang dihargai,
Notable dignitaries were Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Almu’tasimu Billahi
Muhibuddin Tuanku Al-Haj Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Ibni Almarhum
Sultan Badlishah, and the Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun
Abdul Razak.
Ketika kita mengharungi tahun 2013, saya teringat kepada
falsafah ini - hanya yang kuat akan terus bertahan. Cabaran
sentiasa ada terutamanya dalam persekitaran perniagaan dan
sebagai staf Boustead, kita perlu menyahut cabaran ini dan berani
menghadapinya.
Pada suku pertama tahun kewangan ini, keputusan kita telah
terjejas oleh keadaan luaran, terutamanya harga minyak sawit
mentah. Ini adalah petanda bahawa kita perlu mengukuhkan
produktiviti bukan sahaja bagi Bahagian Perladangan malah
bahagian-bahagian yang lain juga. Kita mesti memupuk nilai bagi
memastikan pertumbuhan organik dalam semua bahagian. Untuk
itu, kita perlu menilai pelbagai bidang kerja kita agar pandangan
tulus dapat diambil untuk meningkatkan lagi produktiviti, seterusnya
menyumbang kepada dorongan produktiviti keseluruhan jabatan,
unit perniagaan atau bahagian kita. Satu contoh terbaik di sini ialah
usaha terbaru yang diambil oleh Bahagian Farmaseutikal untuk
mengembangkan prospek perniagaannya di rantau Timur Tengah
dan Afrika Utara. Mereka telah memeterai usaha sama dengan
Kumpulan Arab Saudi dan kita berharap ini akan membuahkan
hasil yang baik di masa hadapan.
Di sini juga saya ingin mengucapkan tahniah kepada Boustead
Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC) dan BHPetrol di mana
kedua-dua syarikat telah mendapat penghargaan di atas prestasi
kukuh serta kesedaran jenama mereka. BHIC telah dianugerahi
BrandLaureate President’s Award di BrandLaureate Best Brands
Awards 2012-2013, bagi kategori Industri Berat - Marin dan
Pembinaan Kapal sementara BHPetrol pula menerima anugerah
gangsa bagi kategori Bahan Api Automotif di Putra Brand Awards
2013.
In the remaining months ahead, I am confident we will
work together to meet our KPI and where possible,
surpass them. Of course this will not be an easy task but if
we pull our resources together, we will be able to achieve
much.
Bagi baki bulan-bulan mendatang, saya yakin kita dapat bekerja
bersama-sama untuk mencapai KPI kita dan jika boleh cuba
mengatasinya. Ini bukanlah satu tugas yang mudah tetapi jika kita
dapat mengumpul semua sumber yang kita ada bersama, banyak
lagi yang boleh kita capai.
In anticipation of your hard work, I thank you for your
efforts.
Sehubungan dengan itu saya mengucapkan terima kasih atas
usaha gigih anda.
Last but not least, I would like to wish 'selamat berpuasa'
to our Muslim Bousteadians.
Akhir kata, selamat berpuasa kepada staf Boustead yang beragama
Islam.
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
The event successfully attracted hundreds of exhibitors from the
international aerospace industry and numerous governments, military,
scientific and trade delegations. BHIC accomplished its corporate goal,
attracting many potential clients as well as representatives from the
government and local vendors.
BHIC donates 60 life jackets for MMEA
B
oustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC) in
collaboration with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement
Agency (MMEA) participated in the launching of a maritime
community service campaign, ‘Kempen Kesedaran Keselamatan
Di Laut.’ The launching was held at their regional office in Pulau
Langkawi on 12 June 2013.
The campaign is part of the MMEA’s
'Program Jiwa Murni' initiative. The main
objective is to cultivate stronger safety
awareness at sea in the maritime
community, including fishermen,
ferry and boat users.
As part of its corporate social responsibility programme, BHIC,
through its subsidiary Boustead Penang Shipyard Sdn. Bhd. (BPS)
sponsored a total of 250 life jackets to support the MMEA’s
safety awareness campaign. 100 pieces of life jackets were
handed over to the MMEA during LIMA 2013, while another 60
pieces were presented during the recent ceremony.
BHIC’s Managing Director, YBhg.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Ramli
Hj. Mohd Nor, said “This campaign
is vital to ensure that the maritime
community is aware of the importance of being
cautious at sea. BHIC is ever willing to give its full commitment
to the MMEA and we commend them for this excellent effort.”
MMEA's Deputy Director General (Operation), Laksamana Madya Maritim YBhg. Dato' Ahmad Puzi bin Ab Kahar handing over life jackets to two recipients.
Also present are BPS' Chairman, YBhg. Dato’ Muhammad bin Nik and MMEA's Regional Enforcement Head, Laksamana Pertama Maritim Tan Kok Kwee
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Pharmaniaga enters into joint-venture
with Saudi firm
P
harmaniaga Berhad (Pharmaniaga) has entered into a jointventure agreement with Modern Healthcare Solutions Co.
Ltd. (Modern) to set up a joint-venture company which will
construct and manage a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in
Saudi Arabia. The joint-venture company, Modern-Pharma Ltd.,
would be owned 50:50 by the two companies.
Pharmaniaga's Managing Director, YBhg. Dato’ Farshila Emran,
said, “This joint venture is part of Pharmaniaga’s long-term
strategy to accelerate growth plans for our international
pharmaceutical business by capitalising on the rapidly growing
opportunities within the MENA region.”
The proposed joint-venture represents an
opportunity for Pharmaniaga to partner with
Modern, a diversified industrial company that is
mainly engaged in the petrochemicals, mining,
healthcare, and telecommunications sectors.
B
oustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC) has
been conferred the prestigious BrandLaureate President’s
Award in the BrandLaureate Best Brands Awards 2012-2013
at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 28 May 2013. BHIC
was awarded in the category of Heavy Industry - Marine and
Shipbuilding.
Dubbed as The Grammy Awards for Branding, the
BrandLaureate Best Brands Awards is the number one
branding award in Asia Pacific. Aimed at nurturing and
promoting local brands, the re­cipients of the award are
judged on various aspects including brand strategy, brand
culture and brand performance.
The agreement was signed by Modern's
Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Mr. Abdulaziz F Barakat Al-Hamwah and
Pharmaniaga's Chief Operating Officer,
En. Mohamed Iqbal Abdul Rahman. The signing
was witnessed by Pharmaniaga's Chairman,
YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
and Modern's Chairman, HRH Prince Turki bin
Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Apart from the construction of the
pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, the jointventure company will also produce, market
and supply healthcare products and services to
countries in the Middle East and North African
(MENA) region.
BHIC conferred The BrandLaureate
President’s Award 2012-2013
The BrandLaureate President’s Award is a special and
selective category for brands that have achieved sterling
brand performances. These brands have dynamic brand
leadership and supreme brand positioning. They have a
strong culture of innovation and creativity that has helped
them to withstand the test of time.
They are also the top choice and have developed
a strong bond with the consumers through
numerous engagement initiatives. Most
important, they have delivered on their
brand promises and thus have been able
to cultivate strong brand loyalty from their
customers.
Ten companies walked away with the
BrandLaureate President’s Award at the awards
ceremony. Among the recipients are Air Asia,
DHL, Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Siemens,
Starbucks and Top Glove.
Congratulations BHIC!
Modern’s Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Abdulaziz F Barakat Al-Hamwah (left) and Pharmaniaga’s Chief
Operating Officer, En. Mohamed Iqbal Abdul Rahman (right) exchange documents after signing an agreement
Boustead Shipping signs agreement
with Siam Lucky Marine
BHPetrol bags
bronze at
Putra Brand
Awards 2013
B
oustead Shipping Agencies Sdn. Bhd. (Boustead Shipping) has signed an Agency
Agreement with Siam Lucky Marine Co. Ltd. (Siam Lucky Marine) of Bangkok,
Thailand, as their handling agent for their Tanker Vessel calling Port Klang.
The agreement was signed in Bangkok on 5 April 2013 between Boustead Shipping’s
General Manager, En. Nikita Saad Putra and Siam Lucky Marine’s Manager, Ms. Netjittra
Wuttisaptaweesuk.
Siam Lucky Marine’s Manager, Ms. Netjittra
Wuttisaptaweesuk (left) and Boustead Shipping’s
General Manager, En. Nikita Saad Putra (right)
holding the signed Agency Agreement
Siam Lucky Marine is a subsidiary of Siamgas and Petrochemical Public Co. Ltd., the
biggest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader in Thailand. The company, established
in 1986, is also a leading Thai shipping company, owning and operating vessels in
the hydrocarbon sector. Siam Lucky Marine owns and operates a fleet of 22 vessels,
comprising eight pressurised LPG vessels carriers trading in domestic, four pressurised
vessels ammonia carrier in near coastal, seven pressurised vessels LPG carriers and two
VLGC fully refrigerated large gas carrier in international trade.
Our representation for Siam Lucky Marine took effect from 1 January 2012.
BHPetrol's Retail Director, Mr. James Khoo holding the Bronze Award in the presence of his retail team
B
oustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn. Bhd. (BHPetrol) has
bagged the Bronze Award in the Automotive Fuel category
of the Putra Brand Awards 2013. BHPetrol received the
accolade at the awards presentation ceremony at The Majestic
Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 26 April 2013.
The Putra Brand Awards is a brand valuation award measured
by consumer preferences, annually organised by the
Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As)
and endorsed by the Malaysian External Trade Development
Corporation (MATRADE). The 2013 Putra Brand Awards
winners were chosen via an online survey with 6,000
respondents nationwide, making it the largest and most
prestigious consumer award in Malaysia.
Congratulations BHPetrol!
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Boustead sponsors 25,000 copies of
The Star-NiE pullout for schools
R
ecognising
the
growing
importance
of
mastering
the English language, Boustead
Holdings
Berhad
(Boustead)
recently stepped up to sponsor
RM20,000.00 worth of The Star’s
Newspaper-in-Education
(NiE)
pullout for selected primary and
secondary schools.
programme is beneficial in helping
students improve their English
proficiency. This is Boustead’s
third year participating in the
sponsorship programme.
As part of the sponsorship, a total
of 10 schools - six in Johor, two
in Kedah and one each in Perak
and Penang will receive a total of
25,000 copies of this educational
The Star-NiE is a 12-page pullout
supplement for a period of one
divided into English grammar
and literature components. The
year from June 2013 to June 2014.
Students of SK Sultan Sir Ibrahim in Kluang, Johor diligently
syllabus-based pullout is a treasure
The newspaper will be distributed
going through the newspapers sponsored by Boustead
trove of ready-made activities for
to the schools every Wednesday
throughout the school year. Of
teachers to utilise and implement
these schools, three are currently part of Boustead’s PINTAR
in the classrooom. Boustead has adopted the project as
part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, as the
programme while four are former Boustead PINTAR schools.
Pharmaniaga distributes free face masks to public
I
n view of the recent haze situation in Klang Valley, Pharmaniaga
Berhad (Pharmaniaga) distributed 10,000 pieces of face masks
to the public at Jalan Duta toll plaza on 24 June 2013.
This is not Pharmaniaga’s first such contribution to the surrounding
community. During the 2005 and 2006 haze crises, Pharmaniaga
distributed face masks to Pos Malaysia, the police and some
schools. Apart from the masks, Pharmaniaga also circulated
awareness flyers to warn the public of the danger of haze.
“These face masks and awareness flyers will benefit the
public and we hope that they will also help contribute to the
Nottingham students
launch social enterprise Curb Your Ego campaign
improvement of the quality of life of those who use them,” said
Pharmaniaga's Managing Director, YBhg. Dato’ Farshila Emran.
“As a Malaysian healthcare company, we are committed to
enriching the lives of the people we come into contact with.
The Skuad Operasi Sihat or SOS campaign is one vehicle to drive
this commitment. Generally, SOS focuses on general health
screening and the awareness of proper usage, consumption and
storage of medicines. But when the need arises, SOS will provide
awareness on a particular disease or sudden plague such as bird
flu or on high-risk events such as the haze,” she added.
Boustead Sissons Paints sumbang
cat kepada Rumah Anak-anak
Yatim Tengku Budriah
B
oustead Sissons Paints Sdn. Bhd. baru-baru ini telah menyumbang cat kepada
Rumah Anak-anak Yatim Tengku Budriah dengan tujuan untuk membaik pulih
dan mencantikkan dinding luaran bilik asuhan dengan lukisan dan warna-warna
yang menarik.
Pengurus Besar Boustead Sissons Paints, En. Baharum Ibrahim berkata, sebagai
memenuhi tanggungjawab sosial korporat syarikat, mereka telah bekerjasama
dengan sebuah badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) iaitu City Care Social Enterprise untuk
membersihkan dan mengecat rumah anak-anak yatim tersebut yang terletak
di Batu 4, Jalan Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. Beliau berharap anak-anak yatim rumah
tersebut akan mendapat semangat baharu dalam suasana persekitaran yang lebih
ceria.
Nottingham
subjects top
world rankings
T
he University of Nottingham is
featured among the best in the world
in the QS World University Rankings by
Subject 2013. The league table shows
that Nottingham’s position has improved
significantly - appearing among the world’s
elite institutions (top 200) in 29 out of 30
disciplines.
It also features 21 Nottingham subjects in
the top 100 compared with 14 last year,
as well as five in the top 50 compared
with two last year. The University was
ranked particularly highly in Pharmacy &
Pharmacology (15th), Education (26th), Law
(34th), Geography (50th), and Agriculture
& Forestry (50th).
More than 2,800 universities worldwide
were evaluated as part of the survey,
with 678 ranked in total. Now in its third
year, the QS World University Rankings by
Subject series also takes into consideration
the opinion of academics and employers
via a global survey. The series is the
only international evaluation that
allows prospective students to compare
universities in their particular area of
interest.
The University of Nottingham’s Deputy
Vice Chancellor, Professor Karen Cox, said:
“To see five of our subject areas reach the
top 50 is a fantastic achievement and is
testament to the teaching and research
excellence of our academic colleagues.
The last few years have been turbulent
for the field of education. To see that we
are continuing to rise through the ranks
is great news and demonstrates that as a
university we are performing exceptionally
well within the higher education sector.”
Group of friends hanging out and though one student is temporarily
bound to a wheelchair, his friends are not affected by it
D
ignity is a basic human right and yet all too often, hectic lifestyles and
thoughtlessness mean that we fail to offer everyone around us the
respect that they deserve. In order to address this issue, students at the
University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) have developed the
Curb Your Ego campaign. This platform aims to encourage all members of
the UNMC community (and beyond) to respect others, regardless of their
position, beliefs and social status, as well as to be less judgmental towards
others and to be more humble.
“We want to create a world in which people are able to set aside their
position in society, their financial standing, intellectual ability, educational
level and even their good looks and charming behaviour and to treat
everyone with respect and dignity,” said Cassandra Tam, the head of the
team.
The students, currently in their first year at Nottingham University Business
School, developed the proposal for the Curb Your Ego campaign as part of
the course requirements for their Entrepreneurship & Business module.
The group of six was introduced to the concept of social enterprise after
attending the Youth Social Business Summit 2012 organised by myHarapan.
Their proposal for a social enterprise moved from theory to practice when
they decided to implement the idea under Enactus (formerly known as
SIFE) UNMC, a student society at the University.
Curb Your Ego was launched on 1 April 2013 at UNMC. The first week of the
campaign focused on creating awareness of the programme among staff,
while the second week specifically
targeted the student body.
Having launched the campaign
via their Facebook page and on
campus, the team has already
received a request from Taylors
University to transfer this project to
their own university communities.
The committee members also have
plans to extend this campaign to
University of Nottingham campuses
in the UK and China during a
forthcoming student exchange
programme.
Head Janitor, Asmani Imam (right) with
Wong Xiao Cheng, team member of Curb Your Ego
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Guys with Hard Rock spirit
Enjoying fresh coconu
t while cruising Mekon
One of our pit stops - ‘Notre Dame Cathedral’
Bollywood stars in Vietnam
T
he much awaited Group Finance journey
to Vietnam began with an early morning
assembly at 6.00 a.m. in Menara Boustead.
Though it was still early,
the group was energetic and the
environment was filled with
excitement.
Our flight (MH 750) departed at
9.00 a.m. to the heart of Vietnam,
Ho Chi Minh city. Our flight touched
down at Tan Son Nhat Airport and
we were warmly welcomed by the
local guide, Mr. Khoa. After some
shopping, we went to Satay House
Restaurant (a restaurant owned by
a Malaysian in Ho Chi Minh) before
checking in to the luxurious 5-star
New World Hotel.
Admiring the local craftwork
The main event for the day was the Gala Dinner
themed ‘Bollywood in Vietnam’ where everyone
dressed like Bollywood stars. Dinner was accompanied
by fun activities and
games which were in line
with our Boustead Core
Values (Respect, Integrity,
Teamwork and Excellence).
The main highlight was the
Best Dressed Competition
where the winners were
crowned as King and
Queen of Bollywood. It was
a tough decision because
the King of Bollywood title
was a tie between Mr.
Daniel and Viknesh. The
day ended with a lucky
King & Queen of Bollywood
draw where we made sure
everyone got a prize.
Team activity to create a spider web
Day 2 kicked
off with a
visit to the
War Museum.
The visit was truly an
eye opener where we
witnessed the atrocities
of war and how it affected
generations even after
the war had ended.
We
then
had
a
scrumptious lunch at
Serai Restaurant followed
On board the sampan along Mekong Delta
by a trip around the city
where we made a stop
at Phuong Nam Lacquerware Factory, Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Diamond Plaza.
g river
Dinner on the Saigon Cruise
condensed milk with crushed ice on top resulting in coffee with a rich
chocolate-like taste, making any coffee addict happy.
For our last dinner there, we were treated to an Indian fine dining
experience at Tandoor Restaurant and concluded the day with another
trip to a night market to shop for the last time there and to end the
trip with a bang.
The last day of the retreat finally arrived and with very
heavy hearts, we packed our bags filled with Vietnamese
merchandise for our journey back to our homeland. Though
we had bought countless souvenirs for our friends and family,
nothing could beat the memories we had with all of our colleagues
during this trip. Most importantly, this trip managed to enhance the
bond between every member in the Group Finance team.
Ho Chi Minh City is well known to be a shopping haven. The best place
to do so is at Ben Thanh Market which is only a stone’s throw from
where we were staying.
After the tiring shopping session, we had our dinner on board the
Saigon Ship restaurant; a floating restaurant which sailed along the
Saigon River. We had a Spanish twist in our Vietnamese experience
as we got the opportunity to watch the Flamenco dance before being
serenaded by classical music by a pair of very talented local musicians.
The shopping continued after dinner, this time at the night market
beside Ben Thanh market.
Speech by Group Finance Director
Feeling like Bollywood stars...
We started the day with a two-hour ride to the colourful
outskirt of My Tho, overlooking picturesque rice fields along
the way. Upon arrival, we were treated
with coconut water on a boat trip on
the Mekong River and visited Honey Bee
farm and Coconut Candy shop. Later, we
proceeded to a somewhat adventure
of a lifetime for most of us where we
rode in sampans along the palm shaded
creeks and rivers.
One shot from the War Museum
We couldn’t miss the opportunity to
taste Vietnamese coffee (Ca phe nau
da in Vietnamese) while in Vietnam. It
consists of finely ground Vietnamesegrown dark roasted coffee, individually
brewed with a quarter to half glass of
“Congratulations to the organising committee for the excellent
planning of this year’s Team Building event. By far, this was indeed
a better organised event which was very enjoyable. We came home
really refreshed and rebonded.” - Mr. Daniel
“The highlight for me was surely the Gala Dinner where everybody
dressed in Bollywood fashion. The activities also enhanced our team
spirit.” - Salmah
“The retreat was one of the most enjoyable ones so far with a perfect
mix of fun, games, sightseeing and shopping.” - Raja
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The Royale Bintang news 2013
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BHPetrol offers
holiday trip to
Doreamon’s Expo
in Taiwan
20-22
April
February
B
YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Sri Mohd Anwar Hj. Mohd Nor graces
an event hosted by Perbadanan Perwira Harta Malaysia (in
conjunction with Persatuan Bekas Angkatan Tentera Negeri
Sembilan) at The Royale Bintang Resort & Spa Seremban.
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April
The Group Sales & Marketing Meeting is held at The
Royale Aryani Terengganu. Director of Operations,
YBhg. Datuk Mokhtar Khir gives a motivational speech
to all in attendance, while The Royale Bintang Kuala
Lumpur's General Manager, En. Kamaruddin Baharin
and The Royale Aryani Terengganu's General Manager,
En. Faizal Hussain look on.
oustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn.
Bhd. (BHPetrol), in collaboration with
Touch ‘n Go Sdn. Bhd. and Permanis Sdn.
Bhd. recently organised a promotional
contest for the collectible Doraemon
Plush Toy with Touch ‘n Go Card
campaign. The promotion which began
on 1 April 2013 and ended on 30 June
2013 was being run in conjunction with
the 100 years of Doraemon’s birthday
celebration. Customers who purchase a
set of Doraemon Plush Toy with a Touch
‘n Go Card at BHPetromart will stand a
chance of winning Exclusive Doraemon
Pink Panther strikes
at eCurve
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May
YBhg. Dato' Siti Nurhaliza brings the house down
with a spectacular performance at The Royale
Chulan Kuala Lumpur's annual Secretaries Week
Luncheon.
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April
A splendid Mother's Day Hi-Tea is held at Sunflowers
Brasserie, The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur. Shown
above are the three winners of a cake decorating contest.
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Malaysian television channel TV3 covers a live feed of
'Wanita Hari Ini' at The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur,
featuring Executive Chef Sabri Soid.
F
T
he sensational cartoon character that debuted back in
1964 appeared at eCurve on Saturdays and Sundays during
the school holiday period from 24 May to 9 June 2013, along
with the famous Inspector Jacques Clouseau.
May
Cheerful Mother's Day celebrations are held at
The Royale Bintang Damansara, commemorating all
mothers.
Collectible items daily. With each entry
form submitted during the promotional
period, there is also a chance of winning
the Grand Prize which is a holiday trip
to Taiwan to visit the Doraemon 100
years Expo.
eCurve’s Pink Panther campaign offered a range of fun-filled
activities and promotions for kids to enjoy, including Pink
Panther balloon
sculpturing, pop
quizzes
with
Pink
Panther
balloons up for
grabs, colouring
contests and funfilled bookmark
workshops.
BeatBlast Season 2:
BeatBox Challenge
or the second consecutive year, eCurve organised the
BeatBox Challenge featuring Malaysia’s up and coming
professional beat boxers who showcased their unique musical
talents. Contestants from all over Malaysia came together to
show off their flair and passion for beat boxing. From seasoned
players to new kids on the block, the day was electric with
awesome beats exploding through the microphone.
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Group Internal Audit & Risk Management Department Retreat to
Pattaya and Bangkok, Thailand (30 May - 2 June 2013)
1st
Day
T
he Group Internal Audit and Risk Management team
(GIA/RM team) of the Kuala Lumpur & Kota Kinabalu
offices departed for Bangkok, Thailand. Upon arrival at the
Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, we were greeted by a local
representative and transferred to Pattaya by bus via BangkokChon Buri-Pattaya Motorway. Upon arrival at the Pattaya Beach,
we made a quick stop at Pattaya Factory Outlet.
We then visited the Arts of
Kingdom exhibition, where we
were fascinated by the beautiful
artwork and historical collections.
The majestic-looking building bears
unique Italian Renaissance and
Neo-Classical styles of architecture.
We had our dinner at a local halal restaurant and checked in at
our hotel. It was a free and easy session that night. Some of us
went for a stroll at the Pattaya Beach, getting good bargains at
the night market while enjoying the scenery.
We then had our lunch at a local
Muslim restaurant before heading
for some retail therapy at the MBK
Mall. We had a local Thai Muslim
dinner before we returned to the
hotel.
After a hearty breakfast, we departed to Pattaya Coral
Island by boat. We stopped by at a floating jetty where
some of us tried out parasailing. We relaxed,
swam, snorkelled and bronzed ourselves on the
golden beach under the tropical sun. Some of us
also learned how to handle firearms at the island’s
shooting range.
2nd
Day
We returned to the hotel to freshen up and then
went out again. We returned to Pattaya Bay in the
afternoon and went to Volcano Cave where the Gems
Gallery Factory is located. Then, we moved on to
Nong Nooch Village where we were entertained by
the Thai cultural performance, Elephant Show and
Muay Thai (traditional Thai boxing) demonstration.
We had our lunch at a Thai Muslim restaurant and
then proceeded to Bangkok.
The Riverfront Shopping Area
We started the day by visiting Chao Phraya River
and the Grand Palace. The Palace has been
the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later
Thailand) since 1782. The King, his Court and his Royal
Government were based on the grounds of the palace
until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol
Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralda
Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official
events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions
are held within the walls of the Palace every year.
Group photo at the Grand Palace
The girls in happy mood
rp shooter
Not really a sha
At the Coral Island
Zaidi smiling for the camera before the big waves
After breakfast at the hotel,
we checked out and went
to the Chatuchak or Jatujak
weekend market, which is not
only the largest weekend market
in Thailand but also the largest in
the world. Frequently called ‘JJ’, it
stretches over 35 acres (0.14 k.m.)
and consists of more than 5,000
stalls. We were told that JJ started
as an ordinary Sunday market
but has grown to be the biggest
market of its kind in the world. It is
estimated that the market receives
20,000 visitors each day.
4th
Day
Time to lean back and relax
Group photo at the Arts of Kingdom
Most stalls only open on
Saturdays and Sundays, though
Jatujak Plaza, the modern and
‘higher-end’ section, is open
daily. Some of us even exceeded
our budget, running out of Thai
baht and had to exchange our
currency at steep rates so as not
to miss out the great bargains
at JJ!
Group photo at KLIA
In the evening, we went to Asiatique The Riverfront
shopping area. It is the first and biggest lifestyle
project in Asia, located on the banks of the Chao
Phraya River. We had our dinner at a local halal
restaurant, and then transferred to our hotel for a
check-in. The dinner was indeed delicious and full of
authentic Thailand local cuisines.
3rd
Day
Nong Nooch Village
The boss being briefed by a tour guide
After lunch and on our way
to Suvarnabhumi Airport, we
stopped by the Thep-Prasit
Bee Factory, a company that
specialises in wild and natural
bee products taken from
specialty flora sources in the
mountainous areas of northern Thailand. It
has a network of bee farms in Thailand and
all of its products are in compliance with Thai
FDA requirements. The business is opened to
serve its central purpose as Thailand’s biggest
educational bee farm. We found the visit very
informative as we learnt all about bees from
the company’s representative - beekeeping,
the benefits of royal jelly, mature honey, bee
pollen and pure honey itself. We also had the
chance to taste royal jelly and honey.
Finally, we departed to Suvarnabhumi
Airport with a heavy heart, as it was the last
day of our retreat. We arrived at Menara
Boustead around midnight. We would like to take
this opportunity to thank the management for this
retreat as well as Boustead Travel’s staff for their
excellent travel arrangements.
Aziz and his sidekick are ready for 'great haggling adventure'
The team heading for Coral Island. Mila is super excited!
Great time....The team posing happily with their banner
"We are ready for parasailing"
Chao Phraya River cruise
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The six beauty queens striking up a queenly pose
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Former beauty
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t was a truly regal affair as the Curve
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glitz and glamour, with six of Malaysia’s
popular beauty queens taking center stage
at the Curve Fashion Week Gala Night
on 16 May 2013 to showcase the hottest
trends of the season.
With a huge sparkling tiara as a stunning
backdrop, this year’s theme, ‘A Queenly
Affair’, centered on fashion trends fit
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and international featured the latest
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Ananthan, Chloe Chen, Nadia Heng,
Gabriella Robinson, Elaine Daly and Lee
Yvonne.
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Malaysia 2007 and Miss Universe Malaysia
2011, the beauty queens graced the
catwalk decked out in stylish collections
by the top notch brands available at the
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The management teams of the Curve and Metrojaya with the underprivileged children