Vol. 3 - UEM Sunrise Berhad
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Vol. 3 - UEM Sunrise Berhad
VOL 3,2013 PP18019/12/2013(033208) 01 COVER STORY RESIDENSI 22 MONT’KIARA The latest attraction in Mont’Kiara UEM Sunrise Berhad (”UEM Sunrise”) has just added another jewel to its development in Mont’Kiara – Residensi 22 Mont’Kiara. It is a twin tower condominium located at a prime area, with dual access at Jalan Kiara 3 and Jalan Kiara 4, which contains 534 units with sizes ranging from 1,878 to 3,163 square feet. This development is targeted to be completed in October 2017. Spread over 5.43 acres, the 39 (Block A) and 40 (Block B) floor towers have great accessibility to the NKVE, DUKE, Sprint and Pencala Link Highways. You are never far away from any point of the Klang valley. Residensi 22 is located nearby Arcoris Mont’Kiara, a future hub for upmarket shops, boutiques, hotels and other attractions, meaning that lucky residents will have all the convenience practically at their doorstep. When completed, Residensi 22 residents will definitely be spoiled for choice by the facilities on offer at the two towers, Block A and Block B. In Block A, the Sky Deck and the Sky Lounge will be located on Level 36 and Level 37 while in Block B, they will be located on Level 37 and 38 respectively. The other common area will be the Chill Out Deck on Level 17 on both Block A and Block B. The two floors in each block will be simply perfect for small parties, dinners and other forms of entertainment. On the second floor, there will be a lap pool and a children’s pool for the whole family to enjoy. For sport and fitness there will be the gymnasium, tennis court, half basketball court and multipurpose hall cum badminton court. The children will have their own playground and residents looking for tranquility will be pampered with a meditation lawn, a feature seldom found in other condominiums. The environment is not forgotten as there is also a landscaped garden to relax in. In ensuring privacy, there will be four units per floor and each floor will come with four lifts. The interior design will have a high level of personalisation for its fixtures and fittings, making it easy to tailor the home to the owner’s taste. UEM Sunrise has also designed the feature that over 75% of the units are corner units and all will have wide balconies that provide great views and a lovely place for residents to relax. Those who are concerned with the environment will be glad to know that Residensi 22 meets the rigorous standards of GBI (Green Building Index). It means that it is energy efficient and environmentally responsible which not only helps the wallet but the health of its residents. Residensi 22 will be sold at an average gross price of RM750 per sq ft and interested buyers have seven layout options to choose from. (Please see table) Residensi 22 recent launch COVER STORY Sky Deck at Residensi 22, Mont'Kiara Water feature facility at Residensi 22, Mont'Kiara Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E Type F Type G 2,243 sq ft 3+1 Room 1 Family Area 4 Bath 1,878 sq ft 3+1 Room 4 Bath 2,038 sq ft 3+1 Room 4 Bath 2,020 sq ft 3+1 Room 4 Bath 2,973 sq ft 4+1 Room 1 Family Area 5 Bath 3,041 sq ft 4+1 Room 1 Family Area 5 Bath 3,043 sq ft 4+1 Room 1 Family Area 5 Bath 02 03 CONTENT CONTENT Highlights COVER STORY 01-02 RESIDENSI 22 Mont’Kiara PROJECT LAUNCHES 04 An Integrated Development in the Heart of Bukit Jelutong 05 DUO Residences, a New Way of Living in Singapore Almãs @Puteri Harbour AROUND UEM SUNRISE-CORPORATE 06 Hari Raya Feasts for Corporate Stakeholders 07 Opera House is a New Pulse of Symphony Hills UEM Sunrise’s Properties Excite Japanese Homebuyers 08 UEM Sunrise Engages with Singapore Media Updates Central Region Media 09 Two Leading Architects Selected for Maiden Australian Venture AROUND UEM SUNRISE-CUSTOMER 10 ISKARNIVAL 2013 receives 80,000 Visitors 11 Diwali Dazzle Wanto Soba Eating Challenge Monster Halloween 12 ‘Year-end Escapades’ for Loyal Customers Second Jazz Fests Marks Publika’s Anniversary AROUND UEM SUNRISE-STAFF 13 Mini Olympics of the Titans 2013 Inaugural Harley & Ducati Expedition 2013 LIVING OUR VALUES 14 Sustainability Campaign 2013 Third Spelling Competition 15 Healthy Hygiene Habits for PINTAR Students National Day Campaign and Green Programme Competition Winner Rewarded English Boot Camp 16 Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony for 134 Pre-schoolers Back To School Cheer for 40 Orphans Extending a Helping Hand to Orang Asli Community PERSONALITY 17-18 Mont’Kiara Pines Joanne Khong’s Sanctuary ACHIEVEMENTS 19 Fourth Year Membership with The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Awards for Verdi eco-dominiums & Almãs @Puteri Harbour UEM Sunrise Ranked 4th Top Property Developer Recognitions @2013 ACCA MASRA & NACRA Corporate Governance Industry Excellence (Property) Award PROJECT UPDATES 20 Imperia, Teega @Puteri Harbour 21 Summer Suites & Summer VOS Arcoris Mont’Kiara FOREWORD Abraham Lincoln once said, “The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” On that note, let us ponder what we have achieved in the past year, so that we can improve our future. Following the completion of the Rebranding exercise in June, our Company on 18 September was awarded the prestigious “The Holmes Report's 2013 Asia Pacific Gold SABRE Award” in Shanghai for Employee Communications via the "Unleashing the Power of One" programme. UEM Sunrise developed the programme with the purpose of communicating throughout all employee levels, the Company's enhanced brand, vision, mission, values and the journey we took to achieve our business ambitions. More importantly, the Company has been ranked the country’s 4th Top Property Developer at The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2013, a notch up from last year’s position. Operationally, we launched as well as held previews for several projects in the second half of the year including the Nusa Idaman Twin Villas II (Phase 7D2) in August and 71 single storey shop offices in Nusa Bayu in September. We also previewed Radia, an integrated development in the heart of Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam in a 50:50 joint partnership with Sime Darby Property Berhad. Radia is inspired by the French “Le Faubourg” concept and we hope it will reach completion by 2018. In the cover story of this issue, you can read about the launch of Residensi 22 Mont’Kiara, the opening of Symphony Hill’s clubhouse called the Opera House and UEM Sunrise’s many corporate and customers’ events. In addition, as Project Marketing Manager, we held the preview for DUO Residences, the residential component of the overall DUO development in Singapore – a 60:40 joint development between Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited. To wrap up the year, we also previewed Almãs Suites, part of the residential component of the overall integrated development of Almas @Puteri Harbour. Almãs has been named Best Integrated High-Rise Development at The Malaysian Reserve Property Press Awards 2013 alongside our project in Cyberjaya, Verdi eco-dominiums for Best Green & Smart High-Rise Residential Development. Our maiden venture into Australia became a reality in the final quarter this year when we acquired two land parcels covering 3,197 sq m on LaTrobe Street and 2,030 sq m Mackenzie Street in Melbourne CBD in Victoria. We plan to redevelop the land parcels into premium residential developments with retail components and have selected the designs for both sites. We are confident that both projects will be the new landmarks in the Melbourne skyline. EDITORIAL Corporate Communication Department The company has had a successful year by any standards, but I believe that next year will be even better as we continue to increase our efforts and chase our dream to be the premier company in the industry. PUBLISHED BY UEM Sunrise Berhad (formerly known as UEM Land Holdings Berhad) 16-1, Mercu UEM, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur Last but not least, on behalf of the management and staff of UEM Sunrise, I would like to thank all our valued customers, investors and business associates for your continuous support and all the very best wishes for the New Year 2014. For information on The Personalty please contact [email protected] No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form of any means-graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or information storage and retrieval system without written permission from the publisher. Warmest regards Dato’ Izzaddin Idris Executive Director UEM Sunrise Berhad PROJECT LAUNCHES An Integrated Development in the Heart of Bukit Jelutong As part of the Company’s efforts to spread its footprint across the Central Region, UEM Sunrise unveiled an integrated development in the heart of Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam last September. Bukit Jelutong township and beyond. Its wide pedestrian spaces and retail promenade will be festooned with greenery resembling the famous Las Ramblas thoroughfare in Barcelona, Spain. The development, known as Radia is the culmination of a 50:50 partnership by Sime Darby Property Berhad and Sunrise Berhad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UEM Sunrise via a company called Sime Darby Sunrise Development Sdn Bhd. Designed by French architect J+H Boiffils, Radia uses the metaphor of a hand, is inspired by a fusion of Mediterranean and Asian themes. The design revolves around natural ventilation, based on Malaysia’s climate and the selection of a breathtaking array of floral bio-diversity that contributes to an oasis of calm amidst a busy city. Focusing on the experiential aspect of living, Radia is designed to allow the five senses of sight, smell, sound, taste and touch to co-exist in perfect harmony through a variety of gardens, water features and lights, creating an experience that encompasses different dimensions of life. At an estimated Gross Development Value (”GDV”) of RM1.6 billion, Radia covers a gross floor area of 2.7 million sq ft consisting of 640 units of serviced apartments, 400,000 sq ft office spaces and retail space amounting to 880,000 sq ft. Radia comes from the Latin word ’Radius’, which is a line connecting the centre of a circle with the outer edge. It relates to the layout of the development and connectivity from the centre to the outskirts. The name symbolises vibrancy and connectedness of the overall development. The design of Radia is inspired by the French ‘Le Faubourg’ concept – a special character of exclusive and integrated neighbourhoods that cater to the everyday needs of its residents. Radia will exude a sense of belonging and is envisioned to be a true community gathering place for the entire Radia has won the Asia Pacific Property Awards for Best Commercial High Rise Development in Malaysia (5 Star) and in Asia Pacific Region for 2013-2014. UEM Sunrise looks forward to fulfil this joint venture with Sime Darby Property to develop and further transform Bukit Jelutong into one of Central Region’s sustainable communities of the future, loved by homeowners, acclaimed by investors and recognised by the industry. 04 05 PROJECT LAUNCHES DUO Residences, a New Way of Living in Singapore A preview of DUO Residences, the residential component of the overall DUO development in Singapore was held from 13 to 17 November. DUO is an extraordinary integrated development that features two landmark towers rising from the arts, culture and educational precinct of the Bugis district. With premium residences, Grade A Offices, a 5-Star hotel and retail gallery, DUO is set to revitalise the way one lives, plays and works there. With a Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM10.2 billion (S$4 billion), DUO is projected to be a hot-spot for the urban young professional. It is designed to complement the Central Business District by the Beach Road – Ophir Rochor Corridor and is the flagship of Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority plan to revive Bugis district by construction of a mixed-use cluster. Designed by internationally renowed architect, Ole Schereen, the project consists of DUO Residences, DUO Tower and DUO Galleria on 26,688 sq m of land. The 49-storey DUO Residences 660 premium residences will offer a pleasant view of the sea, Marina Bay, Raffles Place and Kampong Glam. The units will comprise studios, one-to-four bedroom units and penthouses (ranging from approximately 430 sq ft to 4,000 sq ft) with European appliances and fittings. Four decks of the DUO Residences will come with amenities such as gymnasium (with patio gym), 50-metre lap pool, sky pool, children’s pool, Jacuzzi, Teppanyaki terraces, outdoor dining area, function room and extensive gardens. The residences received an unpreceedented demand with sales reaching 87% at the end of 17 November. where 574 out of the 660 units offered were sold at an averange price of S$2000 per sq ft. In terms of buyer’s profile, Singaporean accounted for 70 percent, Malaysians 14 percent and other nationalities 16 percent respectively. On 8 November, the show gallery of DUO Residences was unveiled in Plaza Mont’Kiara, Kuala Lumpur in a preview session with members of the media. Meanwhile, the 39-storey DUO Tower will consist of 352-room five-star hotel, retail shops and 20 levels of Grade A office space. DUO Galleria is a retail gallery located on the ground podium within a park-like environment with a total lettable floor area of approximately 53,000 sq ft. DUO is one of the two major property projects developed by M+S Pte Ltd, owned 60:40 by Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, UEM Sunrise alongside CapitaLand Limited have been appointed as Project Managers handling the marketing and project development respectively. The project is expected to be completed in 2017. Almãs @Puteri Harbour On 30 November and 1 December, UEM Sunrise previewed Almãs Suites – part of the Phase 1 and residential component of the overall Almãs @Puteri Harbour (“Almãs”) a mixed-use development located in Nusajaya, Johor. The preview was held concurrently at two locations, Nusajaya and in Kuala Lumpur. Almãs Suites stands majestically in a single block of 34 storey towering atop five storey of a multi-tier security control car park, a double volume grand lobby; and a facility podium boasting a 1.1 acre eco-deck (“E-deck”) that is paved with lush landscape, pavilions, water features and equipped with a swimming pool, a wading pool, an outdoor and indoor gyms, a reflexology path, a wellness terrace, an indoor half basketball court and a multipurpose hall. The block also comes with a beautiful sky garden at level 33 which brings a unique ambiance for the residents while overlooking a premium vista of the adjacent linear park, centre courtyard and Kota Iskandar. Targeting single working professionals and newly married couples, Almãs Suites offers several types of unit options with an indicative average price of RM895 per sq ft – ranging from an easy to maintain size of 520 sq ft with one bedroom to slightly spacious 896 sq ft duplexes with 1+1 bedroom and more exclusive and spacious 2,221 sq ft penthouses with 3+1 bedrooms. Limited in numbers, the penthouses are suitable for high-flyers who prefer exclusivity as well as privacy. Almãs Suites joins two other blocks of service residences that form 64% of the overall Almãs development situated on approximately 12.22 acres of freehold land, nestled in the award-winning Puteri Harbour enclave and home to main attractions such as the Puteri Harbour Satellite Clubhouse, Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park and Traders Hotel. The remaining 36% of the development comprise commercial components inclusive of five storey of retail with 44 units of shop offices and two 28-storey towers of business suites. With a launched GDV of approximately RM1.63 billion, Almãs is set to become Puteri Harbour’s next trendsetting landmark where business meets leisure. AROUND UEM SUNRISE CORPORATE Hari Raya Feasts for Corporate Stakeholders Johor MB Datuk Seri Mohamed Khalid Nordin is greeted by Senior Leadership team of UEM Sunrise at Kerlip Lebaran event Guests at the Kerlip Lebaran event As a goodwill gesture and appreciation towards corporate stakeholders, UEM Sunrise organised several Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open Houses at both the Central and Southern Regions. Helmi (in black attire on right) entertaining the guests at the ‘Lebaran Fiesta’ On 19 August, more than 400 of UEM Sunrise’s corporate stakeholders in the Central Region, comprising business and joint-venture partners, bankers, government officials and members of the media joined other guests in a group wide UEM Group Hari Raya Open House at Mercu UEM, Kuala Lumpur. On 24 August, 300 loyal customers from the Central region were treated at the Hari Raya Lebaran Fiesta Open House held at the Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. It was organised as part of UEM Sunrise’s efforts to increase rapport with its customers and build up their loyalty towards the Company’s brand and products. Ang Kee Ping, Project Director of UEM Sunrise presenting a Lucky Draw Prize to one of the lucky winners at Lebaran Fiesta On 27 August, more than 500 guests turned up at the Kerlip Lebaran-Hari Raya Open House held at The Ledang Urban Retreat in Nusajaya. Finally in Publika, a retail development by UEM Sunrise, the Kenangan Sepia affair was held from 20 July to 7 August, evoking the nostalgia of traditional Malay music as Ghazal and Keroncong tunes played on the Angklung and Caklempong blended with other contemporary instruments filled the air. Weaving together Malay cultural performances and shopping the Aidilfitri celebration thrilled shoppers from all walks of life. From left - Sohaila Hj Yahya, Yuhaimi Yahya, Siew Chee Seng, Dato' Izzaddin Idris, Dato' Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim and S. Savithiri Devi at the UEM Group Hari Raya Open House 06 07 AROUND UEM SUNRISE CORPORATE Opera House is a New Pulse of Symphony Hills Harmony Cafe Children’s playground The new pulse of Symphony Hills is the Opera House a 40,000 sq ft state-of-the-art club house opened on 25th October. Designed to give a resort vibe, it has many unique features and majority of them revolves around water. There is the ubiquitous swimming pool, which is also an infinity pool, perfect to soothe your frazzled nerves or to put in a few good laps to tone your body. Another water feature is a koi pond with cascading water, a quiet contemplative spot to calm the mind. It also has an environmental friendly functional roof garden that collects rain water to be used for watering Basketball court the common green area. Children have a special area to have fun, with their very own playground. There is a restaurant to settle hunger pangs and for those who like to cook out, a BBQ area is available. Sporting activity is also well looked after, as apart from the pool, tennis courts, basketball courts and even a gymnasium is on site. But there is something rare that Opera House has, a mountain bike circuit, that will give you a terrific workout! Opera House is definitely worth a visit! UEM Sunrise’s Properties Excite Japanese Homebuyers UEM Sunrise properties received an encouraging response from prospective Japanese buyers over the Long Stay Fair which took place from 2 to 10 November. A total of 557 prospects were registered at Tokyo Big Sight, Bellsalle Yaesu, Fukuacia Shinagawa, Nikko Kumamoto Hotel and Tower Osaka, as they clamoured for details of UEM Sunrise properties including Residensi 22 Mont’Kiara, Verdi eco-dominiums and Symphony Hills, Almãs @Puteri Harbour and Ophiria @East Ledang. Private Seminar during the Road Show Joint Seminar for Corporate Investors at Hotel Nikko Kumamoto AROUND UEM SUNRISE CORPORATE UEM Sunrise Engages with Singapore Media Singapore Media Press Conference Dato’ Wan Abdullah welcoming the Media members UEM Sunrise conducted a briefing for members of Singapore media on 19 September at the UEM Sunrise Property Gallery in Singapore. Led by Dato’ Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer UEM Sunrise, the briefing was organised as part of the Company’s efforts to engage as well as share the progress of UEM Sunrise’s current and future developments, particularly those popular amongst Singaporeans in Nusajaya. It also provided an in depth presentation on the Company’s business activities, including progress updates and released several statistics on property trends of UEM Sunrise’s portfolios in Nusajaya. Attending media included representatives from Straits Times, The Edge, Channel News Asia, Lianhe Zao Bao, Business Times and Bloomberg. The briefing ended with a luncheon between UEM Sunrise’s Senior Leadership Team and key editors at the Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel. Updates for Central Region Media Members of the media with UEM Sunrise senior leaders (top row, second from left) Sazali Salleh, (third from right) Azhar Othman; (second from right) Ang Kee Ping; and Siti Mariam (front row, third from left) On 26 September, UEM Sunrise conducted a familiarisation tour of its property portfolios in the Central Region for members of the media. The media familiarisation tour was organised as part of the Company’s efforts to engage as well as to share firsthand information and progress of UEM Sunrise’s current and future developments in the Central Region. The tour began with a project briefing at the UEM Sunrise Property Showcase in Mont’Kiara featuring developments such as Arcoris Mont’Kiara and Residensi 22 Mont’Kiara. Members of the media had the opportunity to view the interior of a 2-bedroom unit of Arcoris Residences, the service residences component of Arcoris Mont’Kiara before boarding the bus to tour UEM Sunrise’s projects in Mont’Kiara and Dutamas, where they passed by several residential and commercial developments including a stop at 28 Mont’Kiara and UEM Sunrise Fun Zone as well as UEM Sunrise Chill Out Zone. In Cyberjaya, UEM Sunrise’s Development General Manager, Sazali Salleh provided an overview of the 98 acre Symphony Hills development and joined members of the media on a tour of the Schubert (superlink homes) and Verdi eco-dominiums show units as well as Symphony Hills’ newly completed clubhouse known as the Opera House. The tour ended with a presentation and press conference led by YBhg. Dato’ Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UEM Sunrise, accompanied by Azhar Othman, Chief Financial Officer and Siti Mariam Mohd Desa, Chief Marketing Officer. The media who attended the half day event were representatives from New Straits Times, The Star, The Sun, Utusan Malaysia, The Edge, China Press, Sin Chew Daily, Kosmo, Focus Malaysia, TV3, Astro Awani and BERNAMA. 08 09 AROUND UEM SUNRISE CORPORATE Two Leading Architects Selected for Maiden Australian Venture UEM Sunrise recently purchased two prime freehold land parcels in the Central Business District (“CBD”) of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. UEM Sunrise’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Dato' Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim explained that the acquisition marks the Company’s maiden venture into the Australian market, and is part of its strategic regional expansion plan. sustainable features for apartment living in Melbourne”, said Professor Philip Cox, founder of COX Architectures. Over at the 224-252 LaTrobe Street site, UEM Sunrise has chosen the design of Elenberg Fraser. The sculpted tower creates a stacked 50 and 78 storey building that house the residential units and facilities. The unique star-shaped floor plate provides a vantage point for every residential unit to some of the most superb views in Melbourne. According to Callum Fraser, founder of Elenberg Fraser, “This development will offer one of the most generous provision of communal facilities to the residents and this will set the project apart from the rest in the market”. The land parcels are located on 224-252 LaTrobe Street with a size of 3,197 sq m in the heart of Melbourne CBD and directly opposite Melbourne Central – the CBD’s largest shopping centre; and 9-23 Mackenzie land parcel is 2,030 sq m, situated in the eastern precinct of Melbourne CBD. These two designs from Australian - based architectural firms have been selected in crafting what would potentially become new landmarks in the Melbourne skyline. The Company is set to launch the projects by 2014 and has already made good progress in bringing onboard other main consultants for both projects to support the design process. The development at 224-252 LaTrobe Street will feature over 500 premium residential units in each phase and will likely be launched in two phases, as well as vibrant retail offerings that are directly connected to the Melbourne Central shopping centre and the Melbourne Central Train Station. The 9-23 Mackenzie Street project will have over 388 apartment units with breathtaking views towards the Carlton Gardens. COX Architecture’s design, was selected for the 9-23 Mackenzie Street site. Its design was inspired by the classic ‘Victorian Wardian Case’, with its graceful, sinuous form of the 35-storey building enveloped by full height floor-to-ceiling glass enclosure and the strategic orientation of the tower gives the residential units excellent panoramic view over the world heritage listed Carlton Gardens. “We have a vision for the project to set a benchmark for environmentally Mackenzie St 9-23 LaTrobe St 224-252 Callum Fraser Founding Partner of Elenberg Fraser Professor Philip Cox Founder of COX Architecture AROUND UEM SUNRISE CORPORATE ISKARNIVAL 2013 receives 80,000 Visitors ISKARNIVAL 2013 saw more than 80,000 visitors, mostly Johoreans at the two-day carnival held over the weekend of 7 and 8 December 2013 at Dataran Mahkota, Kota Iskandar in celebration of Iskandar Malaysia’s continued progress since its inception in 2006. The event was graced by the Johor State Secretary, YB Dato’ Hj Obet bin Tawil. Flying Fox fun by a young participant Visitors at the affordable housing booth-Pr1ma Themed “1 Impian Raikan Bersama!”, the carnival underlined the numerous benefits and opportunities generated by Iskandar Malaysia thus far and the social inclusiveness that is fundamental to its growth and development. Highlights of the event included a career fair and affordable homes showcase, giant playground, local food festival and concert with some of Malaysia’s most popular artistes. The food festival featured the best of Johor’s local delicacies including Mee Bandung, Briyani Gam, Laksa Johor and Otak-Otak, as well as cooking demonstrations by top Malaysian Masterchefs, such as Dato' Chef Fazley Yaakob, Syura and Ari Malik who proved very popular among food enthusiasts, drawing in a large group of onlookers. A total of 38 vendors took part at the food festival. The free concerts featured a line-up of Malaysia’s most recognised artistes, where 85 locals were given the opportunity to showcase their talents including local bands, buskers, marching bands and dancers from Yayasan Warisan Johor. Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza had many singing along as she took to the stage on Saturday afternoon. Other artistes included Najwa Latif, Black, HyperAct and One Nation Emcee. The event ended on a high note with a performance by Amy & Search. Jointly organised by Khazanah Nasional Berhad ("Khazanah"), UEM Sunrise and Iskandar Investment Berhad ("IIB"), the ISKARNIVAL 2013 supported by Iskandar Regional Development Authority (”IRDA”), and the Johor State Government showcased opportunities available for locals in the booming region of Iskandar Malaysia. The Property Showcase and Career Expo were among the biggest hit with the locals, where a range of different affordable housing projects and career opportunities in Iskandar Malaysia were offered. A section of Dataran Mahkota was transformed into a giant playground with inflatables for children and adults and fun-filled games and thrilling rides for the whole family. Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza meeting her fans during the ISKARNIVAL concert. The many visitors at Dataran Mahkota, Kota Iskandar 10 11 AROUND UEM SUNRISE CUSTOMER Diwali Dazzle As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance residents’ lifestyle, UEM Sunrise’s community centre in Mont’Kiara, known as UEM Sunrise Fun Zone organised a Deepavali celebration – a grand indulgence with colourful entertainment which gave much joy to the children, especially when it coincided with the November birthday bash, for children born in that month. Wanko Soba Eating Challenge Publika, a retail development by UEM Sunrise collaborated with Ichiban Boshi and held the first ever Wanko Soba Eating Challenge event on 10 November. The competition witnessed eager participants gobbling down bowls and bowls of noodles in just three minutes. The Wanko Soba Eating Challenge was organised as part of its efforts to position Publika as an international hub for cultural activities that appeal to the communities of UEM Sunrise-managed properties in Mont’Kiara and Dutamas. A collection from the registration fees and donations received during the event were channeled to the Japan Foundation for the restoration of tsunami-hit Iwate Prefecture. Monster Halloween Apple Bites and Halloween Treats. A ‘trick and treat’ celebration was also held at Publika on the same day as amused shoppers posed for memorable pictures of the Halloween decorations. UEM Sunrise Fun Zone was transformed into another world during the October’s Halloween Party and Birthday Bash. Youngsters looked their spookiest best as they made scary and sudden appearances out of nowhere to the screechy delights of fellow participants at Mont Kiara’s most popular haunt. The energetic mini monsters were too cute to spook for long and Halloween celebrants were thrilled to the bone at the costumes and props put up. Adding howls to the screams and shrieks of the freaky atmosphere were the Monster High Mob dance performance and a host of inflatable fun activities such as Scary Face Painting, Monster Sticker Tattoo, Monster Craft of the AROUND UEM SUNRISE CUSTOMER ‘Year-End Escapades’ for Loyal Customers Welcome on board the cruise ship Siti Mariam (left) with the loyal customers enjoying the entertainment An exclusive ‘Year-End Escapades Dinner’ on a cruise ship at Danga Bay, Johor Bahru was organised on 21 December 2013 for UEM Sunrise’s loyal customers with the participation from more than 250 guests. Held in conjunction with the holiday season, UEM Sunrise took the opportunity to host the event to express its appreciation to its loyal customers and at the same time to leverage on the platform to further enhancing the relation. Siti Mariam Mohd Desa, UEM Sunrise’s Chief Marketing Officer was on hand to welcome the guests. Themed ‘Flash Back to the Grand Oldies’, guests struck some funky retro poses at the vintage photo booth before boarding the cruise ship in various colourful outfits and exciting eye-catching apparels. The fun-filled evening started with a fancy buffet feast on the cruise before everyone started having conversations and interacting with one another exchanging notes and sharing expectations. The evening was made more eventful with the entertainment by “Glen & The Element”. The Cruise Ship – for funky retro Escapade at Danga Bay Second Jazz Fest Marks Publika’s Anniversary Publika, a retail development by UEM Sunrise marked its second anniversary by hosting the Publika Anniversary Jazz, Malaysia’s foremost jazz festival on 18 and 19 October. Jazz aficionados swarmed the Publika Square to be part of this fantastic weekend of amazing rhythm and hit vocals by the Havana Social Club from Cuba, Denise Mininfield from USA, Heidi Vogel from the UK, Mokhtar Samba from France and Matthew Sayersz from Indonesia together with local performers Melissa Indot, Rozz, Ray Cheong and Dasha Logan. In addition, Valtinho Anastacio, Kelvyn Yeang, Azmi Hairudin Agreement and the Jose Thomas Band were also at hand at the chic setting with cocktail tables spread around Publika Square and popular dining outlets serving a variety spread of feast throughout the two anniversary evenings. Jazz aficionados cheering during the festival 12 13 AROUND UEM SUNRISE STAFF Mini Olympics of the Titans 2013 Arms wrestling Participants ready for the Frisbee game Mini Olympics of The Titans is the finale of Sports Mania which ran for six consecutive months previously in the Central and Southern Regions. During this period, staff were grouped into five different teams, named after gem stones – Morganite, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Zircon and Amethyst; and competed in various sports and traditional games including Netball, Volleyball, Arm Wrestling, Futsal, Congkak and Batu Seremban. During the event finale, regional champions for Volleyball, Futsal and Arm Wrestling from both regions competed for the national championship titles. Moreover, three new games were introduced and adopted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports namely Jombola, Dodgeball and Frisbee. Several friendly track events also took place, including Three-legged Race, Saronglympics Race and Pebbles Race. The National Sports Institute provided medical support during the event and held a mini exhibition relating to sports science, medicine and technology. The day ended with a prize-giving ceremony by Aminah Abdullah, who is also the Organising Chairman of this year’s Mini Olympics of The Titans. The Aquamarine team was hailed the overall champion with members of the team receiving a medal each. In partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, UEM Sunrise hosted a companywide sports extravaganza named Mini Olympics of The Titans 2013. The full day event was held on 17 November at the Sports Centre of University Malaya and was officially opened by YB Datuk M.Saravanan, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, accompanied by officials from the Ministry, the National Sports Institute and UEM Sunrise. The opening ceremony witnessed the staff declaration and march past, an aerobics performance and the Titans Cheer Competition. The Titans of UEM Sunrise Inaugural Harley & Ducati Expedition 2013 Mont'Kiara, Kuala Lumpur and Symphony Hills, Cyberjaya; including the newly completed clubhouse in Symphony Hills named the Opera House. It was also an opportunity for the bikers to be familiarised with the lifestyle living UEM Sunrise creates in each of its development. ready for the expedition Harley and Ducati bikers getting gural Harley & Ducati UEM Sunrise organised an inau outing jointly organised Expedition 2013 – a one-day (“HOG”) Malaysia and up Gro ers with the Harley Own bikers from Malaysia, Ducati Club Malaysia where 150 participated on 29 ls ona nati i Tha and neighbouring September. The fun-filled expedition was organised as part of the Company’s marketing efforts in the Central Region to create awareness on UEM Sunrise’s developments in In Symphony Hills, the bikers took part in a ‘hunt’ where they were required to answer questions related to Symphony Hills. Other lined up challenges included Ghost Rider, Wolverine Challenge, Walk Hunt, My Bike & 1, Phrase it Right and Pit Stop. As the finale, the top 10 teams that won the ‘hunt’ challenge, moved on to a round of Gladiator Games and Mountain Challenge. The expedition ended on a high note with an exclusive dinner at the Opera House, a prize presentation and entertainment by Helmi The Gimmick. Top 10 teams received prizes such as Ducati’s leather jackets, retro Polo tees and Harley Davison’s helmets, watches, bags, lighters and tumblers. Moving in a convoy, HOG Malaysia’s Assistant Director, Nik Adelin Dato’ Nik Ismail and Ducati Club Malaysia’s representative, En. Gaddaffi Ghazali headed their respective teams on the camaraderie ride. LIVING OUR VALUES Sustainability Campaign 2013 Lum Tuck Ming, Chief Operating Officer of UEM Sunrise, delivered a speech underlining the Company’s strong commitment towards building sustainable communities of the future. Also present was QASHE General Manager Sohailah Hj Yahya. Launched... Datuk Ir. Hamzah Hassan (left) with Lum Tuck Ming and Sohailah Hj Yahya “UEM Sunrise Sustainability Campaign 2013” - focused on exploring innovative solutions to ensure sustainability and at the same time foster greater collaboration among participants, was held over two days on 13 and 14 November 2013. This year’s event was aimed at approaching sustainability holistically. It included talks by related agencies such as the Department of Occupational Safety & Health (“DOSH”), IRDA, CIDB, Akademi Binaan Malaysia (“ABM”), and Heath Practitioners which centred on the various aspects which support sustainability themes and other health related topics. The second day of the programme was activity-based, aimed at fostering greater interaction and partnership between the staff and the industry players. The 6th Annual Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental Campaign was held at Puteri Harbour in Nusajaya, Johor and was attended by over 300 of the Company’s staff and representatives from 53 contractors and consultants. Jointly organised with Construction Industry Development Board (“CIDB”), the event was officiated by the CIDB chairman, Datuk Ir. Hamzah Hassan, while The team behind the success of Sustainability Campaign 2013 3rd Spelling Competition This year, the winner of UEM Sunrise PINTAR Schools’ Spelling Competition was Gauthama Rueben a/l Ganesan of Sekolah Kebangsaan Nusa Perintis 1, who received a gold medal and a cash prize of RM500. The second and third places went to Mohd Izz bin Zakaria from Sekolah Nusa Perintis 1 and Nurul Najwa binti Barni from Sekolah Kebangsaan Nusantara with cash prizes of RM350 and RM200 each with silver and bronze medals respectively. Spelling Competition - Top 20 Winners Ninety pupils from 13 UEM Sunrise PINTAR primary schools took part in a Spelling Competition at the Theatrette Hall, Bangunan Dato’ Jaafar Muhammad, Kota Iskandar, Nusajaya on 31 October. Organised in collaboration with the Johor Bahru District Education Department, the competition witnessed a 50% increase in participation as compared to 60 students last year. The Spelling Competition comprised three rounds of challenges – written test, verbal spelling test for top 20 contestants and final round of Spelling Bee, a new challenge introduced this year. The Spelling Bee is known as a traditional competition in which contestants need to spell the given English word aloud, alphabet by alphabet. Contestants who misspelled were eliminated and only 10 finalists competed to be crowned as the Spelling Bee Champions. The competition was graced by YB Datuk Haji Jemale bin Paiman, English Language Senior Officer from Johor State Education Department, who presented the prizes to all winners, accompanied by UEM Sunrise’s Mohd Nadzari Haji Bachek, Senior General Manager, Nusajaya. Spelling Competition - Contestants at knock-out session 14 15 LIVING OUR VALUES Healthy Hygiene Habits for PINTAR Students It was a first time collaboration with Johor Bahru District Health Department where three speakers gave a 30 minute talk each. Topics covered included healthy diet, personal hygiene as well as a grooming session. There were other fun-filled activities such as sandwich making demonstration by the students called ‘Do-It-Yourself’. Several booths were set up that promoted healty living lifestyle such as ‘Johor Bebas Asap Rokok’, body screening, dengue awareness and dental showcase. Dental health care for the students A “Health and Hygiene” course was organised for 150 Year Five and Year Six UEM Sunrise PINTAR School students in collaboration with the Johor Bahru District Health Department. “As a responsible corporate citizen, UEM Sunrise is committed to develop a healthy environment in all UEM Sunrise’s PINTAR schools. We trust that early education and awareness is imperative in changing public perceptions and modifying behaviour for healthier people”, said Mohd Nadzari Haji Bachek, UEM Sunrise’s Senior General Manager, Nusajaya who represented the company at the event. National Day Campaign and Green Programme Competition Winner Rewarded UEM Sunrise PINTAR School students who participated in the “National Day Campaign” and “Green Programme” competitions, were rewarded with cash prizes and certificates at the Theatrette Hall, Bangunan Sultan Ismail, Kota Iskandar on 24 September. The National Day Campaign’s Choral Speaking competition, themed “Unity”, was aimed to test the students’ competencies to orally interpret and recite a text from their memory. It also served as a platform for students to learn, perform and improve their public speaking skills. The Green Programme was a design competition that required students to use recycled materials to design their creative ideas. The objective of this competition English Boot Camp An inaugural English Boot Camp for 130 Year Five UEM Sunrise PINTAR School students was organised at Savanah Hills, Bukit Tiram, Johor Bahru on 29 June. The two-days/one-night camp is aimed at promoting greater usage of English as well as to assist participating students to create awareness on the importance of English as a second language. Filled with fun activities such as Sing Along and Project Runaway, the camp helped to further develop the students’ self-confidence, improve their pronunciation as well as promote better vocabulary. Additionally, it encouraged was to imbue the students with creative thinking and foster a socially responsible green generation through simple and informative competitions. Choral speaking and Green Competition participants the students to overcome their fear in conversing in English through group presentations and activities. This English Boot Camp is part of the UEM Sunrise’s ongoing quest under its CSR Education - Academic Excellence Programme to help raise the academic performance of its PINTAR students. Participants of English Boot Camp LIVING OUR VALUES Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony for 134 Pre-schoolers The 5th Khatam Al-Quran ceremony on 16 November marked the achievement of 134 pre-schoolers who completed the “Pintar Al-Quran Programme” for 2013. Johor Religious Department Officers as well as respective teachers of UEM Sunrise’s adopted KEMAS kindergartens. The programme aims at educating the younger generation to become Al-Quran literate. This year, 134 out of 271 pre-schoolers aged five and six years old from UEM Sunrise’s adopted KEMAS kindergartens around Gelang Patah, Johor successfully completed their Al-Quran recital classes while the remaining 137 children are currently at various stages of completing the programme. Since its inception, the programme has seen a steady growth and satisfactory achievement, with a total of 1,163 Al-Quran graduates to date. The ceremony was graced by YB Haji Abd Mutalip Bin Abdul Rahim, Johor Religious Committee Chairman who gave the opening speech. Also present were Pre-schoolers during the Khatam Al-Quran ceremony Back To School Cheer for 40 Orphans Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim Darul Aitam (“Darul Aitam”) in Tapah, Perak, received a donation cheque amounting to RM18,400 for the purpose of purchasing school uniforms and other necessities for forty school going children aged between seven and 17. programme is to ease the burden of the orphanage for the upcoming 2014 school session and to contribute to its day to day running operations. Nik Surina Suria, Head of Corporate Communication Department presented the cheque to the centre witnessed by local authorities from Majlis Daerah Tapah, Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat and Pejabat Polis Daerah Tapah. The “Back to School” programme is an extension of UEM Sunrise’ Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) mission to Tapah. The main objective of the Back to School Cheer - cheque for Darul Aitam orphans Extending a Helping Hand to Orang Asli Community On 28 November, UEM Sunrise brought some cheer to the Orang Asli students of Kampung Simpang Arang in Gelang Patah by handing over school apparels. A total of 145 school going children received two sets of school uniforms, shoes and socks amounting to RM250.00 each. Group photo with the recipients The handing over of ‘Back to School’ kits was held in a ceremony graced by YB Dr Haji Zaini Haji Abu Bakar, Assemblyman of Nusajaya with presence of approximately 400 guests including representatives from Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (”JAKOA”) as well as the community of Kampung Simpang Arang. UEM Sunrise was represented by Mohd Nadzari bin Haji Bachek. 16 17 PERSONALITY Mont’Kiara Pines Joanne Khong’s Sanctuary She has called Mont’Kiara Pines ‘home’ for the last twenty years and has enjoyed every single minute of it. Joanne Khong had settled in after resigning from her post as chief stewardess for MAS. She remarked, “Here I was with my new born baby and enjoying the serenity of the lush greenery and looking at lovely birds in their safe sanctuary and not forgetting monkeys scampering about! Back then, there were only 3 blocks in Mont’Kiara Pines-Scots, Everette and Aspen.” Joanne was so impressed with her new abode that the thought of moving out has never crossed her mind. She said, “I love the environment in Mont’Kiara and the fact that it is selfcontained with everything conveniently nearby. The whole place has a lot of greenery and lined with attractive pavements linking to most of the condominiums making walking or jogging pleasurable. There are also shopping complexes like Plaza Mont’Kiara, 1 Mont’Kiara and also the most well known, Publika at neighbouring Dutamas, which is the "darling" of all shopping centres. My son and his friends have enjoyed growing up in such a vibrant and safe surroundings.” Another feature that Joanne loves is the dependable "Fun Rides" that pick and drop off residents at strategic stops making Mont’Kiara a convenient meeting place. There is also the Publika shuttle plying the route to KL Sentral, another convenient connection to PJ and KL. PERSONALTY That is just one side of the story. Joanne has made the UEM Sunrise Chill Out Zone her "second home" so to speak. It is the perfect place for homemakers to hangout and catch up with their neighbours after they finish their chores. It is all to do with the wide range of activities and programmes on offer every day. She just loves the Dancercise (Japanese Yasakoi So-ran), line dancing, hula hoop, belly dance, yoga and Tai Chi as it keeps her healthy. Joanne was also enthusiastic about the cooking demonstrations, language classes and craft work that are conducted by residents for fellow residents because she believes it has helped them all become more knowledgeable and polished persons. The yearly festivals like Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas and lantern festival are an enjoyable get together as it is exclusive for residents staying in UEM Sunrise-managed properties said Joanne. She added, “I’m sure the sense of close knit community here is one of the draws for becoming a resident here. It’s not just the festivals that are fun but also the yearly community sporting events like golf, tennis, badminton and the bowling challenge held especially for residents and purchasers to celebrate cross cultural togetherness and foster closer relationships.” Her friends and relatives are also happy and somewhat envious at her home in Mont’Kiara, exclaiming what exclusive neighbourhood it is and how lucky she is to make it her home. For Joanne, among the many happy memories she has in Mont’Kiara, her most unforgettable moments was when she was crowned champion in the inaugural Best Recipe Cooking Contest back in 2010. She laughed when she said, “I had named the dish 'Chai Glamour’, which sounded a bit naughty considering the ingredients were fresh salad greens, assorted mushrooms, Fuchok, ginkgo served with steamed flour buns and pumpkin cake!” Celebrity Chefs Florence Tan and Ismail were the guest judges. She added, “Needless to say it served as a platform for me to be a better homemaker/chef and share some of my invaluable recipes with the international community in Mont’Kiara. I must thank the organiser of the event, UEM Sunrise for staging many "community bonding" events.” Joanne ended by saying that purchasing a property in Mont’Kiara is a great investment and she would definitely purchase another piece of property here if the opportunity presents itself. 18 19 ACHIEVEMENTS Forth Year Membership with The Edge Billion Ringgit Club UEM Sunrise remains one of 144 members of The Edge Billion Ringgit Club for the fourth consecutive year since 2010 – announced during a gala dinner on 2 September. The Edge BRC has firmly established itself as Corporate Malaysia’s most prestigious grouping, a select group of companies distinguished for their continuous pursuit of growth opportunities while ensuring a right balance between profits and best business practices. To qualify for the BRC, companies needed a minimum market capitalisation of RM1 billion on 31 March. Companies that meet the requirement will automatically be included and acknowledged in the annual listing by The Edge. Awards for Verdi eco-dominiums & Almãs @Puteri Harbour Two of UEM Sunrise’s projects were awarded during “The Malaysian Reserve Property Press Awards 2013” pesentation dinner held on 8 November at Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur. Verdi eco-dominiums was named the Best Green & Smart High-Rise Residential Development and and the Company‘s latest development known as Almãs @Puteri Harbour was named the Best Integrated High-Rise Development. Representatives from UEM Sunrise (5th & 6th from left) in a group photo after receiving their awards UEM Sunrise Ranked 4th Top Property Developer UEM Sunrise has been ranked the country’s 4th Top Property Developer at The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2013 presentation ceremony on 10 October. Dato’ Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer received the award and Certificate on behalf of the Company from the Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan during a gala dinner held in Kuala Lumpur. This is the 11th year The Edge has ranked Malaysian property developers and the sixth year in which submissions have been accepted from privately owned developers and the property arms of the companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. Last year, UEM Sunrise was ranked as the 5th Top Property Developer under the Top Property Developers Award category, which is the anchor award of The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards. Recognitions @2013 ACCA MASRA & NACRA UEM Sunrise received two recognitions in November for its corporate sustainability and reporting efforts when the Company was shortlisted for the ACCA Malaysia Sustainability Awards (“MaSRA”) 2013 and awarded the National Annual Corporate Report (“NACRA”) 2013 Certificate of Merit on 18 and 22 November respectively. Corporate Governance Industry Excellence (Property) Award UEM Sunrise received a Corporate Governance Industry Excellence (Property) Award on 16 December 2013. Organised by the Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group in Kuala Lumpur, the Company was recognised for taking the effort to raise our Corporate Governance (“CG”) levels using the ASEAN CG which is a standardised methodology across the region. UEM Sunrise was ranked 21st out of top 50 companies that adhere to the ASEAN CG Scorecard methodology, which is also adopted by other ASEAN countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. PROJECT UPDATES Imperia @Puteri Harbour Residential Tower from within the site Podium carpark from Office Tower Main Contractor IREKA Engineering and Construction Sdn Bhd Work Progress • The current progress is about 25% • Target completion is end of 2014. Artist’s impression of the completed Imperia development Teega @Puteri Harbour Substructure - Block 1 Superstructure - Block 2 Main Contractor Aston Star Sdn Bhd Work Progress • Substructure (Overall) : 90%� • Superstructure (Overall) : 3%� Artist’s impression of the completed Teega development 20 21 PROJECT UPDATES Summer Suites & Summer VOS Main Contractor Aston Star Sdn Bhd Current Stage of Works • Overall beyond 50% completion. • Structural & RC works is targeted to be completed by earlyJan 2014. • Current work progress is reaching roof level for Tower B, and Level 34 for Tower A. Artist’s impression of the completed Summer Suites & Summer VOS development. Arcoris Mont’Kiara Main Contractor Aston Star Sdn Bhd Current Stage of Works Artist’s Impression of the completed Arcoris Mont’Kiara development • Current Stage of Works - 15% completed. • Substructure works nearing completion. • Podium superstructure ongoing and tower superstructure about to commence. • Currently have reached the Plaza Level (as can be seen from photographs) .
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