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BeritaBoustead
October - December 2014
BHPetrol spearheads
the availability
of Euro5 diesel
in Malaysia
pg 3
BHIC celebrates the
graduation of YES participants
pg 5
Group Finance
Retreat 2014 - Penang
pg 8 & 9
Group Secretarial
departmental trip to Penang
pg 12
the Curve celebrates Christmas
with underprivileged children
pg 15
Berlumba di cabaran
basikal bukit bertaraf dunia
pg 16
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Deputy Chairman/
Group Managing Director's message
BHPetrol spearheads the availability
of Euro5 diesel in Malaysia
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Perutusan
Timbalan Pengerusi/
Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan
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Staf Boustead yang dihargai,
Memandangkan tahun 2014 hampir berakhir, saya
gembira untuk menyatakan bahawa walaupun
ianya merupakan satu tahun yang mencabar,
Kumpulan berjaya mengharungi segala cabaran
yang mendatang.
Dear fellow Bousteadians,
As 2014 draws to a close, though it has been a demanding year,
I am pleased to note that the Group was able to weather the
challenges that came our way.
For the third quarter of the financial year, despite tough economic
conditions, most of our Divisions recorded a satisfactory
performance. In line with the Group’s commitment to deliver value
to our shareholders, we declared consecutive dividends for our
first three quarters, bringing total dividends to date to 21 sen per
share.
Over the past year, a key achievement for the Group was the
successful listing of Boustead Plantations Berhad. As we build
on our solid track record and capitalise on the vast potential of
the plantation sector, we are confident Boustead Plantations will
remain a strong contributor to the Group.
In addition to the Boustead Plantations listing, we embarked
on a series of significant corporate exercises this year in our
Heavy Industries and Property Divisions. We remain committed
to seeking out new avenues to strengthen our organic growth
in order to ensure our stable of businesses is healthy, which is
beneficial for all Bousteadians.
Another milestone which we recently celebrated is the 10 year
anniversary of the Curve. Since it opened its doors as Malaysia’s
first pedestrianised lifestyle shopping mall, over the last decade
the Curve has grown to become a popular destination in the Klang
Valley, which is indeed a feat to be proud of.
In the coming year, I am confident that we will be able to
strengthen our resolve and improve on productivity. This is all the
more necessary given that the economic climate may continue
to be volatile; globally, regionally and locally. It is vital that all
Bousteadians are mindful of these external conditions as they can
potentially impact our businesses.
What is important to note is that we are a highly diversified group
and there are opportunities in many segments of our Divisions
and business units. Bousteadians must focus on personal
improvement and increasing productivity in order to contribute to
the Group as we strive to grow organically.
Walaupun keadaan ekonomi sukar, kebanyakan
Bahagian kita telah mencatatkan prestasi yang
memuaskan pada suku ketiga tahun kewangan.
Selaras dengan komitmen Kumpulan untuk
memberikan nilai kepada para pemegang saham,
kita telah mengisytiharkan dividen untuk tiga suku
pertama berturut-turut, menjadikan jumlah dividen
sehingga kini kepada 21 sen sesaham.
Satu pencapaian penting bagi Kumpulan sepanjang
tahun ini adalah kejayaan kita menyenaraikan
Boustead
Plantations
Berhad.
Sambil
kita
meneruskan rekod prestasi yang mantap dan
memanfaatkan potensi besar yang terdapat dalam
sektor perladangan, kita yakin Boustead Plantations
akan kekal sebagai penyumbang utama kepada
Kumpulan.
Selain daripada penyenaraian Boustead Plantations,
Bahagian Industri Berat dan Bahagian Hartanah telah
melaksanakan beberapa tindakan korporat yang
penting tahun ini. Kita terus komited untuk mencari
ruang baharu untuk mengukuhkan pertumbuhan
organik bagi memastikan rangkaian perniagaan kita
sihat untuk kebaikan semua staf Boustead.
Satu lagi peristiwa penting yang kita raikan barubaru ini adalah ulang tahun ke-10 the Curve. Sejak ia
dibuka sebagai pusat beli-belah gaya hidup dengan
laluan pejalan kaki yang pertama di Malaysia, the
Curve telah berkembang sebagai satu destinasi
popular di Lembah Klang sejak sedekad yang
lalu dan ini merupakan satu pencapaian yang
membanggakan.
Saya yakin kita dapat mengukuhkan tekad
kita dan meningkatkan lagi
produktiviti pada
tahun mendatang ini. Ini semua adalah perlu
memandangkan iklim ekonomi global, serantau dan
tempatan berkemungkinan akan terus menjadi tidak
menentu. Adalah penting agar semua staf Boustead
sedia maklum dengan keadaan luaran ini kerana ia
dapat memberi kesan kepada perniagaan kita.
Apa yang penting untuk pengetahuan semua
adalah kita merupakan sebuah kumpulan dengan
kepelbagaian perniagaan dan peluang wujud dalam
banyak segmen dalam Bahagian dan unit perniagaan
kita. Staf Boustead perlu memberi tumpuan kepada
pembaikan diri dan meningkatkan produktiviti
bagi menyumbang kepada Kumpulan sambil kita
berusaha untuk berkembang secara organik.
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish all Bousteadians
and their families a Happy New Year and all the best for 2015.
Saya juga ingin mengambil kesempatan ini untuk
mengucapkan Selamat Tahun Baharu kepada
semua staf Boustead serta keluarga mereka, semoga
beroleh kejayaan pada tahun 2015.
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
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Domestic Trade, Co-operatives
and Consumerism Minister
(4th from left) launching
Infiniti Euro5 Diesel (photo 1),
signing the ceremony plaque (photo 2),
filling up a customer’s car with the
new diesel (photo 3) and receiving
a souvenir of appreciation from
BHPetrol’s Managing Director (photo 4)
B
oustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn. Bhd. (BHPetrol) recently
launched its latest high quality fuel, Infiniti Euro5 Diesel the first Euro5-grade diesel in Malaysia.
The new fuel was officially launched by the Domestic Trade,
Co-operatives and Consumerism Minister, YB Dato’ Sri Hasan
Malek at an event held at BHPetrol service station in Pagoh,
Johor on 12 November 2014.
Also present at the ceremony was the Ministry of Domestic
Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism’s Deputy Secretary
General (Domestic Trade), YBhg. Dato’ Hj. Azmi bin Lateh, as
well as BHPetrol’s Managing Director, Mr. Tan Kim Thiam and
Retail Director, Mr. James Khoo.
With Infiniti Euro5 Diesel now available in Malaysia,
motorists with advanced vehicles can finally have the
necessary higher grade fuel. Not only does Infiniti Euro5
Diesel allow advanced diesel engines to perform better, it
also helps to reduce pollutant emissions that are harmful
to the environment.
Formulated with superior German additives at double
the recommended dosage, Infiniti Euro5 Diesel is sold at
the Government-regulated price of RM2.30 per litre and
is currently available at four BHPetrol service stations in
Johor. In order to cater to rising consumer demand, an
additional seven BHPetrol service stations in Johor will
begin to offer the product soon.
BHIC-ADT receives Enterprise 50 Award 2014
B
HIC Allied Defence Technology Sdn.
Bhd. (BHIC-ADT) has been named
as one of the winners for the Enterprise
50 (E50) Award 2014 at the E50 award
ceremony held at the Kuala Lumpur
Convention Centre on 14 November
2014. The ceremony was officiated by the
International Trade and Industry Minister,
YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed.
E50 is an annual award programme
organised by the SME Corporation
Malaysia and Deloitte Malaysia to
celebrate and highlight the achievements
of enterprising Malaysian homegrown companies. This award
is coveted as a recognition of
achievement in business and
entrepreneurship.
E50 which is fully supported by the
Ministry of International Trade and
Industry receives strong supports
from its sponsors, Malaysia Industrial
Development Finance Berhad, RHB
Bank Berhad, Telekom Berhad, Media
Prima Berhad, Malaysia SME and
Business Times.
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UNMC’s School of Psychology receives
British Psychological Society accreditation
T
he School of Psychology at The
University of Nottingham Malaysia
Campus (UNMC) has become the
first
Psychology
course
provider
outside the United Kingdom (UK) to
receive accreditation from the British
Psychological Society (BPS) for its
undergraduate
programmes.
The
certification was conferred following a
visit by a panel of BPS representatives to
UNMC recently.
The accreditation benchmarks the
School’s two undergraduate degree
courses, B.Sc. Psychology and B.Sc.
Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience,
against psychology degrees across
the UK. The successful certification
indicates that the two courses support
student learning, are well resourced,
and cover in depth the curriculum
endorsed by the Society which is
derived from recommendations of the
Quality Assurance Agency.
Accredited undergraduate programmes
confer eligibility for the Society’s
Graduate
Basis
for
Chartered
Membership, which is required in order
to train and practise in a number of
psychology professions in the UK.
The School was commended on
various areas of practice, including the
excellent research resources available
to students of the programmes, the
close-knit and nurturing learning
community and the level of public
engagement aimed at raising the
profile of psychology in Malaysia and in
the region.
Dr. Elizabeth Sheppard
“As higher education transforms and
transnational delivery grows, the
BHIC celebrates the graduation of YES participants
importance of accreditation from
relevant national professional bodies
will increase as a marker of quality.
We are delighted that the BPS has
recognised these developments
and has provided UNMC with such
a significant accolade for these
programmes,” said UNMC’s CEO
and Provost, Professor Christine
Ennew.
Head of School of UNMC’s School
of Psychology, Dr. Elizabeth
Sheppard said, “We greatly enjoyed
having the opportunity to discuss in
detail with the panel our psychology
programmes and the infrastructure
which supports them. Our students
are very excited about the prospect
of graduating with a BPS-accredited
degree.”
BPS is the learned and professional
body for psychologists in the
United Kingdom, and has been
involved in accrediting programmes
of education and training in
psychology since the 1970s. The
Society opened applications for
accreditation
for
transnational
programmes in early 2014.
had opportunities to gain valuable
skills and knowledge in order to
overcome challenges in their working
life, especially within the maritime
industry focusing on shipbuilding,
ship repair and oil & gas.
The nine-month YES programme
is one of the key platforms for
BHIC to develop and train future
talents to excel in the company.
The structured programme at BHIC
provides participants with on-the-job
training and real-life exposure to our
business activities. Upon completion
of the programme, the participants
undergo an assessment, and those
who meet the proper criteria are
given the opportunity to be absorbed
into the BHIC Group.
BHIC’s Managing Director, YBhg. Tan
Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Ramli bin Hj.
Mohd Nor (R) said, “We need people
with fresh minds and new ideas
who can become agents of change,
combining innovation, capability,
experience and knowledge. These
talents are imperative to strengthen
and drive BHIC to future success.”
Tan Sri Ramli (left) handing over a certificate of completion to
YES 2014 valedictorian, Mohd Izzat Mohd Don
B
oustead Heavy Industries Corporation
Berhad (BHIC) celebrated the graduation
of 20 participants from the Young Engineers
Scheme (YES) programme. The graduation
ceremony was held at The Royale Chulan
Damansara on 1 October 2014.
The participants comprising 17 males
and three females are the third batch of
graduates. During the YES programme, they
The YES graduates with senior management of BHIC
UNMC banks
on multi-million
dollar Islamic
finance industry
and a wide range of syariah-compatible
products and services worth a total of
USD2 billion annually, to a market of over
one billion people across the globe.
The Centre recently hosted the inaugural
session of its Distinguished Lecture
Series, themed ‘Organising Principles
of Islamic Finance: An Epistemological
View’. The lecture was delivered by
I
slamic finance expert at The University
of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
(UNMC), Dr. Nafis Alam, said that the
market for Islamic finance has shown
greater importance in 2014 with more
inclusion in the conventional financial
landscape.
Professor Dr. Abbas Mirakhor,
former Executive Director of the
International Monetary Fund
and the first Chair of the Global
University of Islamic Finance.
He presented an engaging and
fascinating history of economic
thought of the conventional
world, drawing parallels to the
principles of Islamic financial
ideology.
Prior to the public lecture,
UNMC’s CEO and Provost,
Professor Christine Ennew also
gave a welcoming address.
She highlighted the opportune
time for this talk, especially in
light of the recently concluded
10th World Islamic Economic
Forum in Dubai, as well as the
increasing interest in the United
Kingdom and the role of UNMC in
furthering thought leadership in
Islamic finance, Islamic business
and the halal market.
“The potential of Islamic finance
is immense and the University of
Nottingham has taken the lead by setting
up the Centre for Islamic Business and
Finance Research (CIBFR), which provides
research and consultancy services to
organisations worldwide,” said Dr. Nafis.
The lecture was well attended by
industry practitioners, key policy
makers, regulatory institutions
and academics.
CIBFR was established in April 2014,
adopting an integrated approach to
undertaking research on Islamic finance
Professor Dr. Abbas Mirakhor delivering a lecture
BNS organises Vendor
Graduation Ceremony
Technical Services, IKE Services,
IMS Infotech, Micro Precision
and Samudera Selatan.
Tan Sri Ramli (centre) handing over a memento to one
of the vendors while Datuk Ir. Yahya looks on
The VDP was established in July
2008 in line with the obligations
of BNS to the Government as
stipulated in clause 6.2.4 of the
Privatisation Agreement 1995.
Under the programme, vendors
B
oustead Naval Shipyard
Sdn. Bhd. (BNS) organised
a
Vendor
Graduation
Ceremony for five of its
vendors in the Vendor
Development
Programme
Scheme (VDP). The graduation
ceremony was held in Lumut,
Perak on 10 October 2014.
compete
amongst
themselves
for the provision of goods and
services to BNS. After five years, the
companies are expected to graduate
and bid for jobs on their own.
“The VDP is testament to BNS’
commitment to the national agenda,
as well as our support of the
Government’s asiprations to identify,
recruit and nurture innovative,
reliable,
competitive
and
competent Bumiputera vendors in
this industry,” said BNS’ Director
of Operations, First Admiral YBhg.
Datuk Ir. Yahya bin Hashim.
In attendance at the event were
BHIC’s
Managing
Director,
YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad
Ramli bin Hj. Mohd Nor (R) and
Ministry of International Trade
and Industry's Coordination and
Monitoring Director (Entrepreneur
Development Division), Tn. Hj.
Zakaria bin Jaafar.
The five vendors have been
registered with BNS for the
past eight years after the
scheme was introduced.
The companies are AANS
Group photo with the graduating vendors
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Contract awarded to Boustead Engineering
B
oustead Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (Boustead Engineering)
was recently awarded a contract by Boustead Atlas
Hall Sdn. Bhd. (Boustead Atlas Hall) to supply, fabricate,
galvanize, deliver and install eight units of hangar for
panel/block assembly activity (Location 78) and two vessel
consolidation on transfer rail (Location 77) for Boustead
Naval Shipyard Sdn. Bhd. (BNS) at Pengkalan TLDM,
Lumut, Perak.
Profile of a Chartered Accountant
- Amin bin Abd Latiff Sukri
whilst the design and fabrication of the hangar will be
provided by W. Giertsen Hallsystem AS, Norway through
Boustead Atlas Hall.
University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus where
he gained experience in different aspects of group
reporting and operational finance.
The fabrication works for the hangars have commenced and
are expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2015,
while the installation work is targeted for completion in 2015.
He acknowledges that working fulltime and
studying part time is not a child’s play as there are
sacrifices required and time management is the most
important aspect of all. Nevertheless, he managed
to successfully complete the programme within four
years and graduated in September 2014.
The signing ceremony took place on 12 November 2014
at Boustead Atlas Hall’s office in Kuala Lumpur. Boustead
Engineering was represented by its Division Director,
YBhg. Datuk Koo Hock Fee, while Boustead Atlas Hall was
represented by its Director, Dr. Rais Saniman.
When the result of his final paper was announced, he
confessed that it was one of the best awaited days
of his life. “The only thing that stood between me and
my whole life’s vision to become an accountant was
that email from ICAEW, and when the word ‘pass’ was
in the email, I was speechless and it felt like a tonne of
concrete was taken away from my shoulders. I would
not have passed if not for my mother who has always
been there with her encouragement and support.”
Boustead Naval Shipyard awarded Boustead Atlas Hall with
a contract to design, purchase, construct and commission
the provision of hangar for panel/block assembly activity
(Location 78) and two vessel consolidation on transfer
rail (Location 77) at BNS in April 2014 for its ship building
infrastructure.
The role of Boustead Engineering is to supply fabricated
components and install the hangars at the Lumut site,
Dr. Rais (left) exchanging contract documents with Datuk Koo
QUALIFICATIONS:
Congratulations Amin!
ACA training and recruit potential talents under its
Accountant Trainee Programme.
In honour of his achievement, Amin was invited to a
graduation ceremony to honour the students who have
successfully completed the ICAEW ACA programme.
The 'Celebrating Excellence 2014' ceremony was held
on 30 October 2014 at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala
Lumpur and officiated by ICAEW President, Mr. Arthur
Bailey. The event was witnessed by Mr. Daniel Ebinesan,
Group Finance Director of Boustead Holdings Berhad.
Also present at the event were the company’s Chief
Financial Officer, Ms. Josephine Wong and Senior
General Manager of Group Human Capital Management,
Pn. Nawal Hanafiah.
From left: Ms. Loh Wei Yuen and Mr. Arthur Bailey of ICAEW,
En. Amin Abd Latiff Sukri and Mr. Daniel Ebinesan
A
min Abd Latiff Sukri, an Accountant with the Group Finance
Department recently made the company proud when he
successfully completed and attained the ACA qualification from
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
(ICAEW). ICAEW is a world leading professional membership
organisation that promotes, develops and supports over 142,000
chartered accountants worldwide.
• Graduate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
in England & Wales (ICAEW)
• First-class Honours Bachelor of Accountancy
from Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam
DATE OF JOINING BOUSTEAD:
• 19 September 2011
CURRENT POSITION:
Moving forward, Amin intends to give back to
Boustead by applying all the invaluable knowledge
and experience obtained during the training period. He
is grateful to Mr. Daniel Ebinesan, the Group Finance
Director and the Group Human Capital Management
Department for giving him the opportunity to be
part of the Accountant Trainee Programme and their
continued faith and support throughout. He hopes
that the programme will continue to develop new
talents and also hopes to continue contributing to the
Group for many years to come.
• Accountant, Boustead Holdings Berhad
Amin’s accounting journey started off in 2004 at
MRSM Serting, Negeri Sembilan where he signed up
for the Prinsip Perakaunan stream as he followed his
vision to become an accountant. After passing his
SPM with 10As he was offered a place in University
Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam where he
graduated with a First Class Honours Bachelor of
Accountancy.
Amin was previously with Ernst and Young before he
joined the Boustead family in September 2011 under
the Accountant Trainee Programme as an Assistant
Accountant. He was assigned to the Group Finance
Department of Boustead Holdings Berhad and The
Amin and his mentor, Mr. Daniel Ebinesan
ICAEW ACA training has been offered in Malaysia since 2004
and Boustead was granted the Approved Training Employer (ATE)
status in 2007. With the ATE status, Boustead offers the ICAEW
Congratulations Amin!
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Group Finance Retreat 2014 - Penang
(5 - 8 September 2014)
T
he excitement of the Group Finance
Department’s 2014 Retreat to
Penang began at 6.00 a.m. where we
assembled at Menara Boustead to
board the coach to KLIA. Our flight
departed at 9.15 a.m. and we were
cordially welcomed at the Penang
International Airport by our guide,
Ms. May.
Our first destination in
Penang was the famous
Kapitan
Restaurant
on
Penang Road, where we had the
chance to experience their special
‘Nasi Briyani’ menu. After Friday
prayers, we visited the Made in
Penang Art Museum to view the
amazing 3D paintings that were
showcased there.
Day 1
At 5.00 p.m., we headed over to the
Penang Pier to board the Star Cruise Libra, a ship measuring
706 feet with a capacity of 740 cabins and 10 decks, able
to accommodate up to 1,500 passengers. There were many
activities available on board such as a movie screening, magic
show, live band, karaoke room and a swimming pool, amongst
other facilities.
Day 2
The cruise disembarked at 11.00 a.m. at the Penang
Pier, after which we went to visit the Peranakan
Mansion. We then had lunch at a Chinese Muslim Restaurant in
Bayan Lepas with a 12-dish menu. In the afternoon, we visited
Penang Hill and the Botanical Gardens, where we enjoyed the
green scenery and cool surroundings which were very relaxing
and soothing.
We finished the day with a seafood dinner at the Oriental
Seafood Restaurant on Gurney Drive and went back to hotel to
get some rest for another adventure the next day.
Our main teambuilding activity for day 3 was the batik painting
competition held in a local batik factory, where all our finance
staff became artists. We were divided into five groups to
produce batik by painting a sketched white cloth. Then, we had our lunch
at the Hameediyah Restaurant which is famous for its mouth-watering
nasi kandar, which everyone was satisfied with.
Day 3
Of course, we could not miss shopping
at the Chowrasta area to purchase
souvenirs and most importantly the
famous Penang jeruk. We then went
back to our hotel to prepare for our Gala
Dinner, which started at 8.30 p.m. While
dining, we enjoyed a variety of bonding
activities such as quizzes, lucky draws
and a balloon breaking competition
between the ladies and the gentlemen.
On the last day of our Group
trip, the morning was free and
easy for everyone to satisfy
their desire for shopping and
sightseeing. We then departed Penang
Day 4
with heavy hearts. The trip was definitely a once
in a lifetime experience for the Group Finance
Department, enhancing our relationships and
creating a stronger bond between team
members.
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the Curve's teambuilding in Phuket, Thailand
On the second day, we took a trip to Phi Phi Island.
We took a two-hour boat ride with stops at Tong Sai
Bay and Monkey Beach, where we went snorkeling.
Later, we proceeded to Phi Phi Island for a buffet lunch. After
lunch, we travelled back to Phuket Island for a barbeque
dinner and awards presentation at the Resort.
Day 2
Group photo for third trip
Upon arrival at Phi Phi Island
Group photo for first trip
O
ur teambuilding activity this year was held in Phuket,
Thailand. A total of 119 staff from Boustead Curve
Sdn. Bhd., Damansara Entertainment Centre Sdn. Bhd. and
Boustead DCP Sdn. Bhd. participated in the teambuilding at
The Impiana Resort Patong Phuket.
Canoeing at Lord Cave
The programme for the island visit was revised slightly for
the second and third groups, as they travelled to Phang Nga
Island, visited James Bond Island and rode canoes in Lord
Cave.
As per previous years, in order to accommodate shift staff, we
split the group into three separate trips; 20 - 22 August 2014,
29 - 31 August 2014 and 3 - 5 September 2014, respectively.
Upon arrival at Phuket International Airport, we were
Day 1
given a warm welcome by the local tour guides who
were to accompany us for the duration of the trip.
We were then taken for lunch at a local halal restaurant, Krua
Marina Restaurant. After a scrumptious lunch, we went
sightseeing at Promthep Cape which is located at the southern
end of Phuket Island. Promthep Cape has a very nice sea view
and is also famous for its sunset view.
Day 3
Snorkeling at Tong Sai Bay
On the last day, we checked-out at 11.00 a.m. and
proceeded to Phuket International Airport to
catch the flight back to Kuala Lumpur. We arrived
safely back at the Curve by 7.30 p.m.
Visit to t-shirt factory
Barbeque dinner at Impiana Resort Patong
Staff on a long-tailed boat heading for James Bond Island
Staff enjoying dinner at Royal Phuket Marina Yacht Club
Next, we visited the Sri Bhurapa Orchid Cashew Nut Factory
to see how cashew nuts are processed in Phuket. We then
headed over to the dried food and t-shirt factories located
in Kathu town. Before departing for The Impiana Resort
Patong, we were treated to dinner at the Royal Phuket
Marina Yacht Club. After dinner, we went back to the Resort
to check-in and rest.
Visit to cashew nut factory
Group photo for second trip
Staff enjoying lunch at Krua Marina Restaurant
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Group Secretarial departmental trip to Penang
T
his year, most of the departments in
Boustead Holdings Berhad organised
their annual teambuilding trips to
the island of Penang, and the Group
Secretarial Department did not buck the
trend. We visited Penang too.
All smiles at
the airport
After lunch, we drove to Swettenham
Pier Cruise Terminal to board the
Star Cruise Libra, which was a new
experience for some. That night we
had dinner at Spices Restaurant.
The restaurant was fully occupied
with Boustead staff as the
Group Finance Department
had their dinner there
too. Coincidently, both
departments
visited
Penang on the same
weekend. It was nice to
catch up with colleagues in
a more relaxed and informal
environment.
BHIC participates in Bursa Bull Charge Charity Run
The next morning we
disembarked from the
pier to visit Bukit Bendera.
The ride to the top of the hill took
only 20 to 30 minutes but queuing
up for the train took significantly
longer. We were at this historical
site for the first half of the day
before heading back to town to
have lunch at Line Clear restaurant.
We then explored the streets of
Georgetown and its UNESCO World
Heritage sites, including Penang
Museum and Peranakan Mansion.
Our accommodation for the night
was The Royale Bintang Penang,
which is actually next door to
the Interactive Museum.
Day 2
Sharifah contemplates her
strategy while Shidah is
exhilarated by her throw
Happy with their
prizes
Best Dressed category. The prize was
presented by Bursa Malaysia’s CEO,
YBhg. Dato’ Tajuddin Atan.
The runners who participated in the Bursa Bull Charge Charity Run.
From left: Aizuddin, Ashraf, Mr. David Berry, Yusmarul Hafis & Amzar
B
oustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad
(BHIC) participated in the Bursa Bull Charge
Charity Run, a run by capital market players to
raise funds in support of entrepreneurship growth
in the community. The run was organised by Bursa
Malaysia Berhad and took place on 21 October
2014.
BHIC participated with a team of five runners,
including BHIC's Executive Director, Mr. David
Berry, and four young executives. BHIC won the
Bursa Bull Charge is a 5km run
following Kuala Lumpur’s capital
market trail, a route through the
central
business
district that passes
the headquarters of
many market players
involved in the run. The
run is categorised into
a 1.5km CEOs Run, a
5km Individual Run and
a Corporate Relay Run.
Funds raised at the
event will be channeled
to eight organisations,
namely
Sekolah
Latihan Wanita Ipoh,
Persatuan
Rumah
Amal Sabah (formerly
Sabah Cheshire Home),
My Performing Arts Agency,
CADS Enhancement Centre,
Kelab Belia Kalsom, Women
International
Network,
Borneo Eco Film Festival and
Persatuan Kebajikan AnNajjah Malaysia.
BHIC's team who won the Best Dressed category with Bursa Malaysia’s
CEO, Dato’ Tajuddin Atan (far left) and Director Strategic Communications,
Datin Azalina Adham (far right)
BHIC donates second-hand computers to PPOC
Furthermore, another objective of the programme is to facilitate
the reduction of environmental waste. BHIC firmly believes that
utilising second-hand PCs is a viable energy-saving initiative,
while also providing those in need with a valuable resource
to advance in both academic and career development, as well
as enabling them to access online services, maintain social
networks, and participate in community events, amongst other
activities.
Outside the
deck taking
pictures
Kak Yah does not
look very scared
Lining up at
Line Clear
After touching down at Penang
International Airport on a
Friday morning, we were
greeted by our friendly tour guide. There
were less than 15 of us, so there were
ample seats in the tour bus. The guide
gave a short brief on the history of the
island complete with visuals displayed
on the television screen.
PPOC was established on 12 March 1988 to accommodate
disabled individuals with shelter, food and lodging while they
participate in rehabilitation programmes. The Society helps the
disabled to develop and achieve their maximum potential, in
order to earn a living and improve their quality of life.
Day 1
Our first destination was Perangin Mall
Georgetown for the department’s first
group activity, which was bowling. Some
of the team members had never even
held a bowling ball so it was certainly
sporting of them to give the game a try.
After three rounds, our knees started
to give way. It was tiring but ultimately
fun and rewarding, as all of the team
members received prizes.
En. Azzizi from Group Information System (GIS) setting up a computer while
GIS' Head, En. Omar Zambri & PPOC's Administrator, En. Zulhisham look on
In front of
The Royale Bintang
Penang
There were various activities available
on the cruise, but compulsory to
all on board was the safety drill. At
9.00 p.m., we made our way to the
designated deck to hear the briefing.
Although the ship would be away
from shore for only one night, the drill
was still important. The ship captains
were walking to and fro during the
briefing, underscoring the importance
of this exercise.
Our last day in Penang was
spent shopping for a few
hours at Chowrasta Market
before departing to the airport at midday to catch our flight back home. The
visit to Penang was pleasant and
enjoyable, but we did not forget that
the next day was a working day.
Refreshed from the trip, the aim was to
bring this revitalised energy back to
the office.
Day 3
B
oustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC)
contributed three units of second-hand personal
computers to Rumah Insaniah Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah,
Persatuan Pemulihan Orang-orang Cacat Selangor &
Wilayah Persekutuan (PPOC) on 1 October 2014, as part of
its ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts to benefit
needy communities as well as the environment.
The programme aims to provide assistance to disabled
communities, to enable them to develop and achieve their
maximum potential in order to earn a living and improve their
quality of life. BHIC’s Group Corporate Communications
Department in collaboration with the Group Information
System Department will continue to drive this initiative and
reach out to more organisations next year.
Group photo of BHIC representatives with En. Zulhisham (far right)
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News from The Royale Chulan & Bintang Hotels
27-28
September
The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur
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October
The Royale Chulan Damansara
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December
The Royale Bintang Resort
& Spa Seremban
the Curve news
Christmas celebration at the Curve
(28 November 2014 - 1 January 2015)
I
t was a jolly time at the Curve this holiday season! With
Christmas spirit in the air, there was lots of excitement
as Malaysia’s first pedestrianised lifestyle mall brought ‘A
Christmas Encounter’ filled with song, dance and laughter
to its shoppers.
A merry Deepavali celebration is held at The
Royale Coffee House with the participation
of General Manager, Mr. Julian Blaydes,
department heads and staff members.
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November
The Royale Bintang Penang
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December
A team of hoteliers including Deputy Group
Director of Operations and General Manager,
En. Kamaruddin Baharin participates in the
Malaysian Association of Hotels Treasure
Hunt 2014 which saw the team travelling
from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh.
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October
The Royale Bintang Resort
& Spa Seremban
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The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur
Christmas carolers made up of hotel
staff members serenade the guests with
Yuletide Cheer at the Lanai Lounge. The
carolers perform in conjunction with the
launch of the hotel's month-long charity
initiative 'Candle of Hope.'
Boustead Hotels & Resorts Sdn. Bhd.’s
Group Director of Operations, YBhg. Datuk
Mokhtar Khir and General Manager, YBhg.
Dato’ Franz Swoboda present their gifts
for the needy in the hotel's ‘Santa Boot’
located at the lobby. All gifts collected
from the 'Santa Boot' will be forwarded to
Rumah Chrestus of Cheras, Selangor.
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The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
The trainees from South Asia School of
Tourism and Hotel Management of Nepal
are given a warm farewell party by the
management and are also presented with
certificates after completing their practical
course at the hotel from 28 April 2014 to
20 October 2014.
Permaisuri of Terengganu DYMM Tuanku
Nur Zahirah is accompanied by Malaysian
fashion designer Radzuan Radziwill as she
attends the Yayasan Tuanku Zahirah Hi Tea
and Fashion Show held at the hotel.
But the magic did not stop there! The quaint Christmas
cabin set the stage for a spectacular musical production
entitled ‘A Christmas Encounter Musical’. The delightful
performance was a heart-warming story of friendship and
joy, featuring lively gnomes and happy carolers meeting at
the cabin for the very first time.
Children were also able to show off their creative skills at The
Creation Station, the Curve’s Christmas workshop for kids.
More Christmas moments awaited shoppers, with daily
musical performances by The Saxobeat Musical, the Trio
Celeste, The Cheery Carolers and The Caroling Dance Crew.
Additionally, a Santa and Pixies Walkabout took place
during the day, where shoppers both young and young-atheart got to meet jolly ol’ Santa and his pixies at the mall.
At the Centre Court, a variety of stalls offered Christmas
goodies, ranging from delectable cookies and cakes to toys
and gifts. On top of this, shoppers who spent a minimum of
RM450 in a maximum of two receipts were able to redeem
an exclusive Season’s Greetings towel pack, made of high
quality soft cotton bamboo towels, courtesy of the Curve.
Christmas decoration at the Centre Court
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December
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December
From 28 November 2014 to 1 January 2015, a special
Christmas log cabin was opened to visitors at the Curve
Centre Court. Surrounded by snowmen and Christmas
trees, with a warm fire crackling inside, shoppers were
immersed in a whimsical Christmas wonderland.
the Curve celebrates Christmas with
underprivileged children
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
General Manager, En. Mashor Din greets
Japan's President and CEO of Nippon Kayaku
Co. Ltd., Mr. Akira Mandai during his recent
trip to the Seremban hotel.
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The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
Singapore's and the Philippines' ‘Elvis,’
Jimmy Lee and Alfred Sanchez respectively
pose together. These talented performers
provide entertainment for the 'Flashback
to the 60s Charity Show and Dinner' at the
Royale Ballroom. The event is organised to
raise funds for charity organisations namely
The House of Hope, Hospice Penang and
Grace Harmony Home.
December
October
Hotel guests, in house music performers
D'Rhythm and Wesley Carolers get together
to help launch the hotel's month-long
charity initiative 'Candle of Hope.'
Boustead Hotels & Resorts Sdn. Bhd.’s
Group Director of Operations, YBhg. Datuk
Mokhtar Khir, the General Managers of The
Royale Chulan & Bintang Hotels & Resorts,
department heads and staff members pose
together in front of the ‘Santa Boot’ during
the charity gift giving.
he Curve gave children
from the House of Joy in
Puchong the experience of
a White Christmas this year.
Welcomed by Santa Claus
along with his little pixies,
the children from the home
were warmly welcomed
into the magical setting at
the Centre Court. As the
children enjoyed freshlysqueezed juices, courtesy
of JuiceWorks, Santa and
his entourage entertained.
The harmonious vocals
and upbeat moves of The
Caroling Dance Crew certainly set
everyone in a festive mood.
Soon it was time for the grand
unveiling of the Curve's White
Christmas setting. The centrepiece,
which was a special Christmas log
cabin covered in pristine 'snow' and
brightly lit ornaments, complete with
a fire place, exuded the essence of a
White Christmas. It also offered the
perfect backdrop for the Christmas
musical entitled 'A Christmas
Encounter
Musical.'
Featuring
colourful and cheeky gnomes, plus
spread happiness and create fond
memories for the children from the
home.
the Curve team and the children from the House of Joy
elegantly-dressed townspeople, these
depicted the peace and harmony
between the two unlikely townsfolk
characters, in the spirit of Christmas.
After the show, it was the children's
turn to be stars as they exhibited
their creativity in decorating mini
Christmas trees that were set up on
the Christmas cabin patio. the Curve's
Centre Manager, En. Jazmi Kamaruddin
shared a little about the event launch
and its little guests, saying that as
the spirit of Christmas is seen as a
time of joy, the management aimed to
As it wouldn't be Christmas without
gifts, the evening ended with each
child leaving with tokens. These
included LBX Limited Edition Gold
Model display toys for the boys, while
the girls received a Hello Kitty China
Plush Doll toy each from RB Zicon.
The children also received Christmas
goodies from the Curve, along with
gifts from the other sponsors like
Earth Care Soap, Famous Amos and
Magnifique. A dinner sponsored by
SimplyD ensued.
Jazmi handing out goodie bags to the children
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Berlumba di cabaran
basikal bukit bertaraf dunia
P
ada 11 - 18 Oktober 2014, Muhamad
Razli Ibrahim dari Jabatan
Komunikasi Kumpulan Boustead
Holdings Berhad telah menyertai
perlumbaan
Cabaran
Basikal
Bukit
Antarabangsa
Langkawi
atau
Langkawi
International
Mountainbike
Challenge
2014
(LIMBC 2014).
LIMBC merupakan perlumbaan
cabaran basikal bukit berperingkat
dan juga antara tiga yang berprestij
di dunia. Ia merangkumi satu
peringkat Prolog Individual Time
Trial dan lima peringkat lain iaitu dua
peringkat Cross Country Marathon,
satu peringkat Cross
Country Persuit,
Cross
Country Olympic dan
Cross Country Circuit
masing-masing.
Kesemua
peringkat
cabaran itu telah diadakan
di sekitar Pulau Langkawi
selama enam hari. Para
pelumba perlu menamatkan perlumbaan
dengan catatan masa terbaik dengan
merentasi pelbagai bentuk rupa bumi
Pulau Langkawi seperti mendaki bukit
sejauh 10km, menuruni cerun yang
curam, merentas sungai, meredah denai
yang becak dalam belukar, melalui jalan
kampung, berkayuh atas
batas sawah padi, berkayuh
melalui rintangan tangga,
permukaan
jalan
yang
tidak rata dan berbatu serta
licin dan juga berkayuh di
persisiran pantai.
Cabaran meredah kawasan berbatu dan licin
Razli mewakili pasukan yang
menajanya iaitu Cyclomotion
untuk kategori Master Lelaki
40 tahun ke atas. Kelab
Sukan Boustead (KSB) telah
memberi sumbangan wang
tunai kepadanya manakala
Peringkat pertama perlumbaan
HIGH5 Sports Nutritions Malaysia pula
menaja barang pemakanan sukan.
Untuk perlumbaan LIMBC 2014 ini,
Razli telah mempersiapkan dirinya dari
segi mental dan fizikal sejak setahun
lalu. Dia telah berlatih selama 8 hingga
10 jam seminggu dan juga menyertai
pelbagai perlumbaan di serata Malaysia
pada hujung minggu.
LIMBC 2014 adalah penyertaannya yang
kedua selepas mengambil bahagian
pada tahun 2012. Kali ini dia juga berjaya
menempatkan diri dalam kalangan 10
pelumba terbaik antarabangsa.
Razli berhasrat untuk kembali menyertai
LIMBC pada tahun hadapan. Beliau
berterima kasih kepada KSB dan
rakan sekerja yang sentiasa memberi
sokongan dan galakan selama ini.
KSB anjur aktiviti ekstrim luncur
udara 'Terbang Sambil Beramal'
P
ada 16 September 2014, Kelab Sukan Boustead (KSB) buat pertama
kalinya telah menganjurkan aktiviti luncur udara (paragliding) dengan
tema ‘Terbang Sambil Beramal’ bertempat di Jugra Flight Park, Banting,
Selangor. Aktiviti ini telah dianjurkan dengan kerjasama Persatuan
Luncur Udara Malaysia (PLUM) dan Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM).
Published by: Boustead Holdings Berhad (3871-H) Printed by: Pencetak Weng Fatt Sdn Bhd (19847-W)
Sebahagian daripada yuran bagi aktiviti luncur udara ini akan disalurkan
ke Tabung Gaza bagi meringankan derita rakyat Palestin.
Aktiviti bermula dengan sesi taklimat keselamatan dan cara-cara
berlepas dan mendarat dengan betul oleh Kapten Ikhwan dari PLUM.
Fazura menikmati panorama Bukit Jugra
Setiap peserta berpeluang untuk terbang secara selari
bersama para-peluncur yang bertauliah selama 10 hingga 15
minit bergantung kepada keadaan angin.
Para peserta sangat teruja kerana dapat menikmati
pemandangan indah di sekitar Rumah Api Bukit Jugra dari
udara dan pengalaman ini tidak akan dilupakan oleh mereka.
Aktiviti 'Terbang Sambil Beramal' berakhir pada jam 5 petang
setelah semua peserta selamat mendarat.
Para peserta diberikan taklimat keselamatan
Jawatankuasa KSB mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua
pihak yang terlibat bagi menjayakan aktiviti sukan ekstrim
ini yang pertama kali dianjurkan di mana para peserta dapat
beriadah sambil menderma.