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BeritaBoustead
October - December 2015
Boustead participates in dialogue session
on graduate employability
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1 Corporate Planning and Group
Legal & Compliance departments’
trip to Penang and Langkawi
pg 8 & 9
2 Group Finance (GFIN)
organises Rat Race 2015
pg 11
3 Jabatan Komunikasi Korporat
adakan kempen derma darah
pg 13
4 KSB anjur
sukan ekstrem
Rakit Redah Jeram
pg 16
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Deputy Chairman/Group Managing
Director's message
UAC receives SIRIM award
Dear fellow Bousteadians,
efforts towards enhancing the quality
of our products and services, in spite of
market conditions.
I would like to wish all of you and
your families a very Happy New Year.
As we kick off 2016, I am glad to note
that above all, Boustead remains a
resilient Group.
Indeed, 2015 was a challenging
year as market forces impacted the
Group, from the implementation of
the Goods and Services Tax and the
depreciation of the Ringgit to the
decrease in crude palm oil prices.
Despite these market conditions, we
were able to persevere due to our
solid and stable foundation.
Furthermore, in line with our
commitment to enhancing value for
shareholders, in the third quarter
of the financial year we declared
dividends of 6 sen per share. This
brings total dividends to 16 sen per
share to date.
As we move forward, the Group must
continue to improve and strengthen
efficiencies and productivity. A tangible
demonstration of this was during the
annual SIRIM Industry Night, which saw
UAC Berhad receiving the prestigious
SIRIM Quality Award for Product.
Pharmaniaga Berhad was also awarded
with certification for several quality
schemes under SIRIM Berhad. This
is indeed testament to our dedicated
Sesungguhnya,
tahun
2015
merupakan
satu
tahun
yang
mencabar di mana kuasa pasaran
telah memberi kesan kepada
Kumpulan, dari pelaksanaan Cukai
Barangan dan Perkhidmatan (GST)
dan kejatuhan nilai Ringgit ke
penurunan harga minyak sawit
mentah. Walaupun keadaan pasaran
sebegini, kita masih dapat bertahan
kerana mempunyai asas yang kukuh
dan stabil.
Tambahan pula, sejajar dengan
komitmen kita untuk meningkatkan
nilai pemegang saham, kita telah
mengisytiharkan dividen sebanyak
Tatkala kita bergerak maju, Kumpulan
kita perlu terus meningkatkan dan
mengukuhkan
kecekapan
dan
produktiviti. Bukti ketara dapat dilihat
semasa acara tahunan Malam Industri
SIRIM di mana UAC Berhad telah
menerima Anugerah Kualiti SIRIM
yang berprestij bagi produknya.
Pharmaniaga Berhad juga telah
menerima pensijilan untuk beberapa
skim kualiti di bawah SIRIM Berhad.
Sesungguhnya, ini adalah bukti
kepada usaha berterusan kita ke
arah peningkatan kualiti produk dan
perkhidmatan walaupun keadaan
pasaran adalah sukar.
Tahun mendatang ini dijangka
sukar memandangkan ketidaktentuan
ekonomi global yang berterusan. Walau
bagaimanapun, dengan memanfaatkan
sifat berdaya tahan dan kekuatan
kita
sebagai
sebuah
Kumpulan
berkepelbagaian, saya yakin kita dapat
mencapai matlamat-matlamat kita pada
tahun 2016. Ketika kita bekerja bersamasama untuk mencapai matlamat kita,
saya menyeru agar staf Boustead dapat
terus bertahan dan memberi tumpuan
untuk meningkatkan produktiviti bagi
mengekalkan momentum kita.
Semoga 2016 menjadi tahun yang
menguntungkan dan memanfaatkan
kita semua.
Terima kasih.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
This award is given to UAC in
recognition of the quality performance
of its range of products. Mr. BT Gan,
Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief
Operating Officer received the award
on behalf of the Company.
This award further encourages the
team to continue to strive for higher
quality in its products and higher
standards in its manufacturing
processes.
Thank you.
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
Seri Panglima Madius Tangau at a
ceremony held in Petaling Jaya on
13 November 2015.
The 2015 SIRIM Quality Award marks
another milestone for the Company
in its pursuit of sustainable product
quality. It also affirms the efforts of the
management to drive the Company
towards higher product quality
excellence all the time through the
commitment, passion and teamwork
of UAC’s management and staff.
May 2016 be a fruitful and rewarding
year for us all.
Staf Boustead yang dihargai,
6 sen sesaham pada suku ketiga tahun
kewangan ini. Ini menjadikan jumlah
dividen setakat ini sebanyak 16 sen
sesaham.
AC Berhad (UAC) recently received
the prestigious 2015 SIRIM Quality
(Product) Award. The award was
presented by the Minister of Science,
Technology and Innovation, YB Datuk
The year ahead is expected to be a
trying one given the ongoing volatility
of the global economy. However, by
leveraging on our resilient nature and
our strengths as a highly diversified
Group, I am confident we will be able to
achieve our objectives in 2016. As we
work together to reach our goals, I urge
Bousteadians to remain steadfast and
focused on improving productivity in
order to maintain our momentum.
Perutusan Timbalan Pengerusi/Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan
Saya ingin mengucapkan Selamat
Tahun Baru kepada anda sekeluarga.
Ketika kita memasuki tahun 2016 ini,
saya gembira untuk menyatakan
bahawa Boustead kekal sebagai
Kumpulan berdaya tahan.
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Mr. BT Gan (3rd from left) receiving the SIRIM Quality (Product) Award
from the Minister. Also in the picture are SIRIM’s President
and Chief Executive, Dato’ Dr. Zainal Abidin Mohd Yusof (far left)
and Chairman, Tan Sri Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali (far right)
UAC also received the Carbon
Footprint Certification at the same
Mr. KL Tan (right) receiving the Carbon Footprint Certification
from SIRIM's Director, Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’
Dr. Mohamed Salleh Mohamed Yasin
event. The Carbon Footprint Certification
scheme is a pilot programme funded by UK
Switch-Asia and driven by SIRIM QAS Sdn.
Bhd. UAC is one of the pioneer companies to
receive this certification, which recognises
the Company’s commitment to reducing
risks of environmental damage through
carbon emission reduction. Mr. KL Tan,
Manager QA received the award on behalf
of the Company.
UNMC awarded MyRA 5-star rating
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Technologies,
Nanotechnology,
Climate and Pollution, Intelligent
Systems, Advanced Materials and
Geomechanics. UNMC’s current
research portfolio stands in excess
of RM33 million.
he University of Nottingham
Malaysia Campus (UNMC) was
awarded a 5-star rating by Malaysia
Research
Assessment
(MyRA)
for the quality of its research and
innovation, making it the highest rated
international university in Malaysia.
The announcement was made at a
ceremony officiated by the Minister of
Higher Education, Malaysia, YB Dato'
Seri Idris Jusoh, on 30 November 2015.
UNMC also undertakes research for
the business community, utilising
MyResearch Sdn. Bhd., which is a
tax efficient vehicle. In 2015, UNMC
set up its first spin out company,
Nottingham Green Technologies
Sdn. Bhd., which focuses on
cleaning up effluent from palm oil
mills.
MyRA measures the quality of research,
development, commercialisation and
innovation conducted by Malaysian
universities.
Professor Christine Ennew, CEO and
Provost of UNMC, said, “This is a
significant achievement, recognising
that we are delivering high quality
research and achieving benchmarks
equivalent to the country’s leading
Universities.”
With 280 academic staff, UNMC’s
world-class
research
portfolio
comprises Environmental Sustainability,
Islamic Business
and
Finance,
Minister Idris Jusoh presenting the MyRA certificate to
Professor Kendall (left) in the presence of Datuk Mary Yap,
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Dato’ Professor
Dr. Asma Ismail, Director General of Higher Education
Sustainable Palm Oil and an Asia
Aerospace Technology Centre. This is
further supported by research groups that
explore areas such as Drug Delivery, Green
Professor
Graham
Kendall,
Vice-Provost for Research and
Knowledge Transfer of UNMC,
said, “This is a fantastic outcome
for UNMC and is a testament to
all the hard work by the staff at
the University. I am extremely
proud to represent the team of high
quality academics and professional
services staff that have achieved
this in the short time that we have
had a presence in Malaysia.”
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Boustead participates in dialogue session
on graduate employability
Congratulations Pharmaniaga!
HR Asia Award 2015
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harmaniaga Berhad (Pharmaniaga) was once again selected as a
recipient of HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2015 award.
The award presentation ceremony was held on 13 November 2015 at a
prestigious hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Receiving the award was En. Mohamed
Iqbal Abdul Rahman, Chief Operating Officer of Pharmaniaga.
A total of 210 companies were evaluated by the award auditors. After several
assessments including surveys, an audit session and a tour of the company,
Pharmaniaga proved that it continues to be one of the top employers of
choice. The first time Pharmaniaga won the award was in 2014.
En. Mohamed Iqbal (centre) accepting the award from
the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation,
Datuk Dr. Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah
Group photo of Boustead staff and SL1M interns
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En. Mohamad Rizal Hj. Mansor (right) from
Idaman Pharma Manufacturing (Sg. Petani
branch) receiving the triple certification from
SIRIM's President and Chief Executive,
Dato' Dr. Zainal Abidin Mohd Yusof
En. Jamsari Mohamad (right) from Pharmaniaga Logistics receiving the
ISMS certificate from SIRIM's Chairman, Tan Sri Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali
SIRIM Industry Night 2015
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harmaniaga recently received certification for several quality
schemes under SIRIM Berhad. Ten certificates have been
awarded to companies under the Pharmaniaga Group, including
the Information Technology Department under Pharmaniaga
Logistics Sdn. Bhd., which was awarded with the Information
Security Management System (ISMS) (ISO/IEC 27001)
certification.
Idaman Pharma Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. (Seri Iskandar
branch) received three certifications each, namely for the
Quality Management System Certification Scheme (ISO
9001), Environmental Management System Certification
Scheme (ISO 14001), and Occupational Health and Safety
Management System Certification Scheme (OHSAS
18001).
Meanwhile, Pharmaniaga LifeScience Sdn. Bhd., Idaman
Pharma Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. (Sg. Petani branch) and
Congratulations to the teams and all who worked very
hard to attain these prestigious certifications!
Malaysia’s 100 Leading
Graduate Employers Award 2015
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harmaniaga was recognised as an employer of choice
by university graduates, topping the list of Malaysia’s
100 Leading Graduate Employers Award 2015 in the
Pharmaceutical sector, ousting finalists GlaxoSmithKline
Malaysia and Pfizer Malaysia. The award was based on
votes from public and private undergraduates, as well as
from those who graduated less than a year ago.
En. Mohamed Iqbal (right) receives the award from
GTI Media Malaysia's Director, Mr. Loh Kwai Nam
The black tie award presentation ceremony was held at the
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 13 November 2015.
En. Mohamed Iqbal Abdul Rahman, Chief Operating Officer
of Pharmaniaga, represented the company to receive the
award. Pharmaniaga previously received the same award in
2012 and 2014.
oustead Holdings Berhad (Boustead) recently
participated in a dialogue session between academians
and industry participants, focusing on the issue of graduate
employability. Organised by the Economic Planning
Unit (EPU) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 11
November 2015, the event was graced by the Prime Minister,
YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak and chaired by
YB Senator Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Minister of the
Prime Minister’s Department.
Parties involved in the dialogue session were the Heads
of Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs)
and Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) as well as
Vice Chancellors of public universities in Malaysia. Other
distinguished guests included YB Dato’ Sri Richard Riot
Anak Jaem, Minister of Human Resources and YB Datuk
Seri Idris Jusoh, Minister of Higher Education.
Tan Sri Lodin and several distinguised guests at the event
Representing the Boustead Group was YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’
Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin, Deputy Chairman/Group
Managing Director; En. Fahmy Ismail, Chief Executive Officer,
Boustead Plantation Berhad and Pn. Nawal Hanafiah, Senior
General Manager, Group Human Capital Management.
Also present were Boustead’s current and former Boustead
Skim Latihan 1 Malaysia (SL1M) interns, along with SL1M interns
from other GLICs and GLCs. As a GLC, Boustead has been
supporting the SL1M programme since its inception in 2011 as
part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
The SL1M programme was introduced by the Government
to help address the issue of graduate employability. Todate, many graduates have benefitted from the programme.
Several interns who showed strong potential were recruited
into Boustead’s growing talent pool.
the exhibition which comprised
more than 50 exhibition booths,
several interesting programmes were
conducted by the exhibitors such as
debate competitions, forums and a
lucky draw.
Boustead
participates in
MISEE 2015
B
oustead
Holdings
Berhad
(Boustead) recently participated
in the Malaysia Investment & Stock
Exchange Expo (MISEE) 2015, which
was held at the Putra World Trade
Centre from 20 to 22 November
2015.
of the event was to educate the public and
engage with potential retail investors.
The event was officiated by Minister
of Finance II, YB Dato' Seri Ahmad
Husni Hanadzlah. The objective
Participants included Bursa Malaysia,
public listed and unit trust companies as
well as investment consultants. Besides
Visitors looking at the information posters
at Boustead's exhibition booth
A visitor being briefed on the Boustead's
business activities
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Congratulations Abdul Rahman and Low Tian Hock!
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bdul Rahman Mohd Raidzoh and Low Tian Hock did
the Company proud when they recently completed and
attained the Malaysian Institute
of Certified Public Accountants
(MICPA)
qualification
and
the ACA qualification from
the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and
Wales (ICAEW) respectively.
Abdul Rahman and Low first
joined Boustead as Accountant
Trainees under Boustead’s
Accountant Trainee Programme
and are both today, successful
chartered accountants with the
Group.
Abdul Rahman receiving MICPA
certificate from Mr. Tan Theng Hooi
of MICPA
In honour of his achievement,
Abdul Rahman was invited
From left: En. Fahmy Ismail, Mr. Low Tian Hock, Mr. Daniel Ebinesan, Mr. Andrew Ratcliffe of ICAEW,
Ms. Loh Wei Yuen of ICAEW, Ms. Josephine Wong, Pn. Nawal Hanafiah, Pn. Johana Sara
and Mr. Mark Billington of ICAEW
From left: En. Harizal Halim, Pn. Nawal Hanafiah, Pn. Johana Sara, Pn. Nazariah, En. Abdul Rahman,
En. Mohd Raidzoh, Mr. Daniel Ebinesan, En. Fahmy Ismail and En. Adzli Shaferul
Profile of a Chartered Accountant - Abdul Rahman bin Mohd Raidzoh
when he completed his SPM. He
then pursued Foundation Study in
Engineering at a private university under
scholarship before continuing to pursue
a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Power
Engineering the next year at the same
university. Some things were not meant
to be and dictated by circumstances,
he left the engineering field after two
years. He then continued his education
by taking a Diploma in Accountancy
course at Universiti Teknologi Mara,
Seri Iskandar and proceeded to the
main campus in Shah Alam to pursue
his Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•
•
•
Graduate of the Malaysian Institute
of Certified Public Accountants
(MICPA) & Chartered Accountants
Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
Bachelor of Accountancy, Universiti
Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam
Diploma in Accountancy, Universiti
Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar
DATE JOINED BOUSTEAD:
•
1 November 2012
CURRENT POSITION:
•
Accountant, Boustead Holdings
Berhad (assigned to MHS Aviation
Berhad)
Abdul Rahman’s journey in the
accounting world started out when he
completed his Diploma in Accountancy
in 2010. Abdul Rahman was a science
stream student from MRSM Pontian
On behalf of Boustead, we would like to congratulate
Abdul Rahman and Low on their success and we look
forward to seeing them both build long and successful
careers with the Group. All the best!
to attend a graduation ceremony organised by MICPA on
26 October 2015 at Connexion@Nexus, Bangsar South.
Present at the graduation ceremony were Abdul Rahman’s
parents, wife and young son as well as Mr. Daniel Ebinesan,
Group Finance Director and other representatives from Boustead.
Since joining Boustead, he has been
assigned to the Tax Department of
Boustead Holdings Berhad, Boustead
Building Materials Sdn. Bhd., Boustead
Sissons Paints Sdn. Bhd., The University
of Nottingham in Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
and is currently an Accountant assigned
to MHS Aviation Berhad.
The father-of-one who is expecting
another child in April considers
himself a family-oriented person.
He
acknowledges
that
juggling
between work, studies and family is
very demanding and requires a huge
effort to pull through. Thanks to his
supportive family, especially his parents
and wife, he managed to complete his
MICPA programme in two years and
graduated in July 2015. “My parents
are my greatest inspiration and source
of encouragement. They are always
there to support me whenever I lose my
way, and I cannot even imagine where
I would be today were it not for their
patience and wisdom. My wife, stood
Low also similarly attended a graduation ceremony organised by
ICAEW held on 5 November 2015. Present to share Low’s hard
earned success at the auspicious ceremony held at JW Marriot
Hotel, Kuala Lumpur were his parents, Mr. Daniel Ebinesan and
also other representatives from Boustead.
Profile of a Chartered Accountant - Low Tian Hock
by me through thick and thin, and it
is comforting to know that come what
may, I'll always have her support and
calming presence with me.”
Low’s accounting journey began in 2007
when he was awarded a merit scholarship
to pursue the RMIT Bachelor of Business
degree, majoring in Accounting. Upon
graduation, Low joined the Company’s
ICAEW Accountant Trainee Programme.
Since then he has been exposed to
various operations within the Boustead
Group of Companies, starting with Group
Finance and subsequently to the Trading
& Industrial Division of the Group. The
experience he gained in group reporting,
taxation, financial and management
accounting is the greatest advantage
of joining the Accountant Trainee
Programme where real life situations and
theoretical aspects of the syllabus go
hand in hand.
The Accountant Trainee Programme
provided Abdul Rahman the opportunity
to learn from the very best finance
personnel in the Boustead Group.
Being under the tutelages of
Mdm. Amy Ng, Boustead Building
Materials’ Financial Controller and
Mr. Tilliampalam Sangarapillai, The
University of Nottingham Malaysia
Campus’ Director of Non-Academic
Services provided him with quality
experience which helped him to shape
his professionalism and work attitude
early in his career.
Abdul Rahman is extremely grateful
to Mr. Daniel Ebinesan, the Group
Finance Director, for his mentorship
and support and to Boustead for
giving him the opportunity to be part
of the Accountant Trainee Programme.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•
•
•
•
Graduate of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England
& Wales (ICAEW)
Member of Malaysian Institute of
Accountants and CPA Australia
Master of Engineering (CivilStructure), Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
with Distinction, RMIT University,
Australia
DATE JOINED BOUSTEAD:
•
15 November 2010
CURRENT POSITION:
•
Abdul Rahman and his mentor, Mr. Daniel
A group photo for remembrance
Accountant, Boustead Holdings
Berhad (assigned to Boustead
Engineering Sdn. Bhd.)
Undeniably, the programme is a
challenging one that requires a lot of
dedication and perseverance. In addition
to the responsibilities at work, Low
attended lectures and classes regularly
in preparation for his examinations.
Juggling between work and studies
became increasingly difficult as he was
assigned bigger roles and responsibilities
at the workplace. As the saying goes,
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
With good self-discipline, determination
and time management, Low completed
his final module in July 2015. Low was
overjoyed and speechless when the
result was released. The only thing in
his mind then was “Thank God, I have
finally completed all my ICAEW papers.”
Here, Low’s family, superiors and friends
deserve a lot of credit for giving him the
encouragement and support needed.
Low believes that “All work and no
play makes Jack a dull boy.” Hence,
he enjoys watching movies, travelling
and sports like table tennis and hiking.
Low believes that the ICAEW
programme is a great stepping stone
that will help him grow further within
the Boustead Group. He looks forward
to contributing to the Boustead Group
by applying the knowledge gained
from his accounting and business
studies.
He is extremely grateful to Mr. Daniel
Ebinesan, the Group Finance Director
in particular and Boustead for giving
him the opportunity to be part of the
Accountant Trainee Programme and
for the continued faith and support.
Low smiles happily with his mentor, Mr. Daniel
standing proudly beside him
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Corporate Planning and Group Legal & Compliance departments’ trip to Penang and Langkawi
(22 - 25 October 2015)
T
he Corporate Planning and Group Legal &
Compliance departments of Boustead Holdings
Berhad recently took some time off for a company
retreat to Penang and Langkawi. We stayed at The
Royale Bintang Penang and Meritus Pelangi Beach &
Spa Resort Langkawi respectively.
Day
2
(23 October 2015)
After an early breakfast, we went to visit Penang
Hill. We had a fun experience going up the steep hill
via the funicular train. Once we reached the top, we
took a buggy for a tour around the hill. The view was
breathtakingly beautiful. It was very calming to be on
the hill top, breathing in the refreshingly cool air while
overlooking Penang Island.
Trying our best to blend in with the 3D art painting
In the afternoon after Friday prayers, we enjoyed lunch
at Ummu Shirah Kari Kepala Ikan at Batu Ferringhi. We
then headed to the Batik Factory, where we spent a few
hours appreciating hand-painted batik and painted
some pieces ourselves.
Our favourite place to stay, The Royale Bintang Penang
"At the top of the world. Oops! it’s just Penang Hill"
Following this, we stopped by Chowrasta Market to buy
pickled fruits, before touring around the city centre to
admire and take photos of the creative street art that
Penang is well-known for. In the evening, we visited Straits
Quay. There were lots of yachts and small boats by the
pier. We then headed to Gurney Drive for dinner at Oriental
Seafood Restaurant where we also had a birthday surprise
for the 'October babies.'
Post-dinner happy faces
Day
1
Day
Group picture at the entrance of Penang Hill
Master of art at work
(24 October 2015)
We kicked off our day with a ferry ride from
Kuala Kedah to Langkawi in the morning, and went
shopping at Kuah as soon as we arrived. There were
loads to buy at the duty free shop and all of us went
a little crazy with the shopping. With happy faces
and bags full of chocolate goodies, we headed for
lunch at Wan Thai Restaurant where we feasted on
delicious Thai seafood.
(22 October 2015)
Our journey started with a bus ride to Penang, as our
flight was cancelled due to the terrible haze. Despite
the change in travel plans, we still enjoyed ourselves
on our bus ride, stopping by several rest areas along
the way, including R&R Tapah, where we had a quick
lunch before we continued our journey to Penang.
We checked in at The Royale Bintang Penang as
soon as we arrived. We then went for dinner at the
famous chicken tandoori eatery, Kapitan Restaurant,
just minutes away from the hotel.
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After lunch, we went to a popular 3D interactive
art museum called Langkawi Art in Paradise 3D
Museum. The museum features over one hundred
3D interactive paintings by a group of talented
international artists. We had a blast taking countless
“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles”
Finishing up the final touches of our batik masterpiece
"Happy birthday October babies!"
Take a stroll down memory lane, Penang Street Art
Ferry ride to Langkawi
"Be careful everyone!"
photos and striking funny
poses against the 3D wall and
floor paintings.
Before checking in at the
hotel, we visited the Gamat
factory. There, we were given
the opportunity to put our
hands in boiling Gamat oil. All
of us were surprised to find
that the heat was bearable. We
then proceeded to check in at
Meritus Pelangi Beach & Spa
Resort, where we freshened up
before heading out for dinner at
a restaurant in Pantai Chenang.
Day
4
“Hmm, which gamat products should I buy?”
(25 October 2015)
With a heavy heart, we left Langkawi and took a ferry to Kuala
Perlis. Lunch at Kak Su Laksa was enjoyable and some of us
tried a dish we do not usually have back in KL, laksa belut. We
will surely miss Penang’s beautiful architecture and mouthwatering delicacies, Langkawi’s duty-free shops, and most of all,
we will treasure the memories we shared together during our trip.
Splashing time at Meritus Pelangi Beach & Spa Resort Langkawi
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Faster checkout with AFFINBANK BHPetrol
‘Touch And Fuel’ Mastercard Contactless Payment
I
n conjunction with the relaunch
of the AFFINBANK BHPetrol
‘Touch and Fuel’ MasterCard
Contactless credit card, and to
mark the nine-year partnership
between
AFFINBANK
and
BHPetrol, BHPetrol is proud
to announce the launch of
MasterCard contactless payment
terminals at all pump islands.
BHPetrol is the first merchant
chain in Southeast Asia to offer
this innovative service.
“Establishing contactless payment
terminals at pump islands is
part of our drive to offer our
customers greater efficiency and
convenience. With these new
payment terminals, customers
will experience a whole new level
in speed and convenience when
filling up their vehicles at BHPetrol
stations. Currently, there are 160
From left: En. Idris Abd. Hamid, En. Kamarul Ariffin Mohd. Jamil,
Mr. Tan Kim Thiam and Mr. Davesh Kuwadekar at the AFFINBANK BHPetrol
'Touch & Fuel' MasterCard & Contactless Terminal Launch
BHPetrol stations equipped with approximately
1,500 contactless payment terminals across
Peninsular Malaysia,” said Mr. Tan Kim Thiam,
Managing Director of BHPetrol.
The AFFINBANK BHPetrol ‘Touch and Fuel’
MasterCard Contactless credit card provides
improved benefits and privileges for cardholders.
Group Finance (GFIN) organises Rat Race 2015
This includes a petrol cash
rebate of 2% on weekdays and
10% on weekends for petrol
spending at BHPetrol stations
nationwide. Cardholders will
also enjoy further savings of up
to 0.8% with AFFIN Bonus cash
rebate on their overall monthly
retail spending (excluding
petrol and government related
transactions), low finance
charges of only 9.99% per
annum as well as Personal
Accident insurance coverage of
up to RM30,000 a year.
Getting ready for the run
The winner for each category
completed the climb to the 15th
floor of Menara Boustead in under
three minutes. It was worth the
climb for all those winners, as they
were awarded with great prizes.
In addition, new cardholders
who join from 1 December 2015
to 30 November 2016 will also
stand a chance to take home a
welcome gift with a minimum
cumulative spend of just RM500
when they use their cards within
the first 30-days of card issuance.
Group photo of Rat Race 2015 runners
One Cochrane
Residences
S
et to be unveiled soon, One Cochrane
Residences is the latest residential
development by Mutiara Rini Sdn. Bhd.,
a subsidiary of Boustead Holdings
Berhad and the successful developer of
the award-winning townships, Mutiara
Damansara in Petaling Jaya and Taman
Mutiara Rini in Skudai, Johor Bahru.
The freehold eight-acre site will house
four tower blocks comprising two
39-storey towers (Tower A and B) and
two 38-storey towers (Tower C and D).
Upon completion in 2020, there will be
800 condominium units of various sizes
(minimum unit size is 970 sq. ft., standard
unit sizes are between 1,100 sq. ft. and
1,400 sq. ft., whilst penthouses are around
2,400 sq. ft.). One Cochrane Residences
offers a unique dual-key concept, along
with a standard floor layout. The dualkey concept provides owners with added
privacy via a separate entrance to one
of the rooms with an en suite bath and
pantry.
North-facing units enjoy an impressive
view of the city skyline, while southfacing units look towards Sungai Besi.
All units have separate balconies, and
facilities are spread over one floor for
convenience at Level 8 of West and East
Podiums. A walkthrough bridge connects
all Towers to the Podium Facilities Floor.
Complementing each unit are two car
parks. Four-tier security systems ensure
Male under 40 category
“A
privacy and safety whilst each tower
will have four passenger lifts, a
service lift and separate lift lobbies.
Strategically located at Jalan
Cochrane,
One
Cochrane
Residences is just 4.2km southeast from Kuala Lumpur City
Centre and directly opposite the
newly opened IKEA Cheras, the
upcoming MyTOWN Shopping
Mall (opening in November 2016)
and the Cochrane MRT Station.
The MRT line connecting Sg. Buloh
and Kajang is now undergoing
construction and is expected to
be completed by 2017. In addition,
the KLCC Twin Towers, the Golden
Triangle,
renowned
shopping
centres at Jalan Bukit Bintang/
Jalan Ampang and international/
boutique hotels are only a 5 to
10-minute drive away.
One Cochrane Residences is also easily
accessible and well connected to major
highways such as the Maju Expressway
(MEX), SMART Highway, Middle Ring
Road 2 (MRR2) and Federal Highway.
One Cochrane Residences is now open
for registration. Kindly register your
interest at Property Division, 18th Floor,
Menara Boustead or call 03-2141 9044,
Cik Hanim (ext. 255) or email hanim.mrini@
boustead.com.my or En. Wan (ext. 147) or
email [email protected].
The Sales Gallery and Show Units located
at Jalan Cochrane are currently under
construction and are expected to be ready
for public viewing by June 2016. The sales
launch is scheduled for October 2016. In
the meantime, the architectural model of
One Cochrane Residences is available for
viewing at the main lobby of IKEA Cheras
until 6 February 2016.
Female under 40 category
ll work and no play makes Jack a dull
boy” is a phrase we often hear. But in
this case, all work and no exercise makes
Group Finance (GFIN) a lethargic team.
participated in this event. Even our Group
Finance Director, Mr. Daniel Ebinesan,
showed support by climbing up to the 7th
floor of Menara Boustead.
With the haze continuously plaguing KL,
it was quite hard to stay healthy. That was
when the idea of a ‘rat race’ came about, in
order to educate GFIN team members on
how to stay healthy by exercising indoors.
For the race, GFIN team members were
divided into four categories, namely male/
female above 40 and male/female under
40. The participants were cheered on
by Group Human Capital Management
and Group Corporate Communication &
Administration teams led by Pn. Nawal &
Cik Harzilah, at both the starting (ground
floor) and finish lines and
along certain check
points.
At first, the thought of climbing
408 steps seemed to be a
daunting challenge for most
team members. But, with
encouragement,
almost
all
After the exhaustive climb, GFIN
team members cooled off and
relaxed while listening to a health
talk by Mdm. Josephine Wong,
who highlighted the importance
of adequate exercise and sleep
for a stress-free life. Equipped with
this much-needed information,
participants then put it into
practice, with Mdm. Josephine
demonstrating some exercises.
After exercising, it was time to
have a drink. In line with the
health and wellness theme, GFIN
team member Cik Adibah gave a
demonstration on how to make
Malaysia’s favourite drink, 'teh
tarik', with a twist, namely with
ginger tea and ‘masala’ tea.
The event ended with a birthday
celebration
for
4th
quarter
(September to December 2015)
babies. A sumptous luncheon was
then provided
for the
hungry
souls.
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the Curve news
eCurve news
An enchanted Journey to Storyland
A
unique and specially-created wonderland
of books filled to the brim with festive
cheer awaited shoppers at the Curve this
year, as the shopping mall took on the
enchantment-themed Journey to Storyland
campaign for the Christmas holidays.
Back to Jurassic
A
as grand Christmas-themed
storybooks, each containing
a magical tale within their
pages, decked the stage. Accentuating
the immense brightly-coloured books,
decorated Christmas trees and strings
of fairy lights added an air of excitement
to the ambience, beckoning visitors to
immerse themselves in the Journey to
Storyland musical.
From 27 November 2015 to 3 January 2016,
the Curve’s Centre Court took books to new
heights with a stunning Storyland setup,
performances in A Ballet-ful
Christmas, as well as Silent
Comedy show, Gigglin’ with the
Grinch. The Story Time storytelling
sessions, as well as the Santa and
Santarina walkabouts were an alltime children favourite. Last but
not least, Christmas Carollers got
visitors into the Christmas spirit
as they filled the air with classic
favourites.
Charming and full of whimsical
delight, the live musical performance
featured Aria, a young songstress
who discovered that her voice and
songs have the power to bring the
characters of her favourite book to
life on Christmas eve. Full of playful,
wondrous creatures, lively dances
and sweet songs, the show captivated
audiences young and old with its tale
of love, friendship and festive joy.
Foodie Fest
t
he Curve’s first-ever Foodie Fest
from 2 to 4 October 2015 was
a great success, as shoppers and
families of all ages were treated to
three whole days of great streetstyle food, exciting cooking demos
by Malaysian Celebrity Chefs and
delightful entertainment. Patrons
got to choose from 18 stalls at the
Centre Court which offered a wide
range of dishes, drinks and desserts.
LEGO Ninjago™
Crowd at the Centre Court during the three-day Foodie Fest event
Various cuisines were made available ranging
from local, western and even fusion to cater to
Malaysians from all walks of life.
L
EGO Malaysia recently joined forces
with the Curve to bring the popular
LEGO Ninjago™ franchise to life. Ninja
enthusiasts had the opportunity to
enter the mystical world of Ninjago™,
undergo intense training only fit for a
true Ninja and fight alongside Kai, Zane,
Cole and Jay against the evil Morro at
the LEGO Ninjago™ Battle Dojo from 16
to 27 September 2015.
Adding to the Ninja experience, Meet
and Greet sessions with characters
from the Ninjago™ series were held on
a daily basis throughout the campaign.
There were also Ninja performances on
Children's play area
Triceratops and Carnotaurus dinosaur replicas
that stood at almost five feet high and 13 feet long.
Themed 'Back to Jurassic', shoppers enjoyed a
thrillingly immersive atmosphere, complete with
exotic flora and of course, kids had access to rides
on three large dinosaurs. With moving heads and
claws, blinking eyes, as well as lifelike roars all
adding up to a memorable experience for the
kids, the rides were made up of Tyrannosaurus,
Visitors were also able to take home their
own piece of the prehistoric era with various
memorabilia, figurines, apparel and more
being sold at the merchandise corner at the
Centre Atrium. In addition, Special Dino - Egg
Surprise redemption gifts were also available
throughout the campaign period.
In the spirit of giving, shoppers
who spent a minimum of RM350
in a maximum of two receipts were
entitled to redeem an exclusive
Magical Umbrella, courtesy of
the Curve. In addition, those who
spent RM750 and above in a
maximum of two receipts were
entitled to redeem an exclusive
L’Occitane Body Care Set.
In addition, other delightful Christmas
activities included graceful ballet
Wondrous creatures come to life
prehistoric journey awaited kids at eCurve
for the September school holidays held
from 16 September to 4 October 2015. The
Centre Atrium on the Ground Floor of eCurve
was transformed into an awe-inspiring dinosaur
habitat and visitors had the chance to get up
close and personal with their favourite dinosaurs.
The highlight of the weekend
was the cooking demos by two
of the nation’s own celebrity
chefs, MasterChef Malaysia
2011 finalist, Chef Nik Michael
Imran and internationallyrecognised TV personality,
Chef Sherson Lian. To top it all
off, Elizabeth Tan, Malaysian
YouTube sensation thrilled
fans with her talent, performing
several songs live on stage.
Qayyum Irwani, winner of Raja
Spontan Era was also present
at the Foodie Fest as the guest
emcee.
stage every weekend and
on public holidays, giving
kids an opportunity to
learn new ninja moves.
Adding to the Jurassic experience, there were
also interactive dinosaur mascots roaming
around eCurve to give shoppers a little teaser
of what was happening at the Centre Atrium.
A kid smiles happily after a
dinasour ride
Ritzy Christmas Musical
Snapshot from the Ritzy Christmas Musical
F
rom 27 November 2015 to 3 January
2016, eCurve’s Centre Atrium was
transformed to resemble a grand
courtyard within a mansion home, with
festive decorations in celebration of
the holiday season. Twinkling lights,
cheery green garlands with glittery
ornaments all evoked Christmas
cheer, and sparkling white snowflakes
hanging down from above completed
the picturesque scene.
style dresses and feathered headbands
to sleek suits and fedoras, entertained
audiences of all ages with a thrilling
repertoire of fast-paced dance moves
and catchy festive tunes.
With luxurious floor-length curtains
draped over graceful arched windows,
not to mention Christmas trees placed
all around the area, visitors were able
to enjoy the truly festive ambience
surrounding them.
Apart from that, there was a range of
other Christmas activities during the
campaign period, including Santa
& Santarina Walkabout, Dazzling
Christmas Mix and Christmas Carolling.
The highlight of the campaign featured
the not-to-be-missed Ritzy Christmas
Musical. Performers dressed in stylish
costumes, from embellished flapper-
As an added treat, shoppers were
rewarded with a Classic Table Clock by
spending a minimum of RM200 in a
maximum of two receipts at any eCurve
outlet throughout the campaign.
Jabatan Komunikasi Korporat adakan
kempen derma darah
P
rihatin dengan bekalan darah yang sentiasa tidak mencukupi,
Jabatan Komunikasi Korporat Boustead Holdings Berhad
dengan kerjasama Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (PPUM)
mengadakan kempen menderma darah pada 9 Disember yang lalu.
Kempen tahunan itu diadakan bagi memberi kesedaran kepada staf
Boustead dan juga orang ramai untuk menunaikan tanggungjawab
mereka sebagai masyarakat prihatin.
Seramai 80 orang tampil menderma darah, namun
cuma 57 orang yang berjaya menderma setelah
pemeriksaan kesihatan dijalankan.
Syabas dan terima kasih kepada para penderma atas
jasa dan keprihatinan mereka terhadap golongan yang
memerlukan darah!
To top it all off, a free
play zone was set up
where visitors were able
to play and build using
LEGO products and also
take photos with special Ninjago™
3D glue models. Parents joined in the
fun in a Darkroom showcasing glow
in the dark LEGO products. They also
enjoyed videos on LEGO Ninjago™ at
the Mini Theatre Zone.
Antara kakitangan Boustead yang hadir menderma darah
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News from The Royale Chulan & Bintang Hotels
9
October
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
16
October
The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur
31
October
Ceramah Kecemasan dan Keselamatan Kebakaran
diri dan tindakan yang perlu
diambil sekiranya berlaku sebarang
kecemasan seperti kebakaran. Beliau
menasihati para peserta agar dapat
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
Pegawai Bomba, Tuan Robert menyampaikan taklimat keselamatan
kebakaran dengan bantuan tayangan video dan gambar
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From left: Boustead Hotels & Resorts Sdn.
Bhd.'s Director of Operations, YBhg. Datuk
Mokhtar Khir with YABhg. Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki
Tun Azmi, President of Lincoln’s Inn Alumni
Association Malaysia (LIAAM) and YBhg. Tan
Sri Dato’ Sri Md. Raus Sharif, President of The
Court of Appeal at LIAAM’s dinner.
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November
General Manager, En. Kamaruddin Baharin and
Director of Sales, Cik Siti Sapiah (4th & 5th
from left respectively) pose alongside corporate
clients at Corporate Cocktail 2015 event.
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
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November
Halloween Night party with in-house entertainment and
light refreshments for hotel guests is held at Heritage
Club.
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
ada 3 November 2015, Bahagian
Hartanah Boustead Holdings Berhad
telah menganjurkan satu ceramah
mengenai Kecemasan dan Keselamatan
Kebakaran. Ceramah tersebut telah
diadakan di Tingkat 9, Bangunan
Letak Kereta, Menara Boustead dan
dihadiri oleh lebih kurang 100 orang
para peserta yang terdiri daripada Fire
Marshal, Emergency Response Team,
anggota kawalan keselamatan dan
penyelenggaraan bangunan Menara
Boustead dan Wisma Boustead.
Ceramah dimulakan dengan penerangan
mengenai aspek keselamatan yang telah
disampaikan oleh Tuan Robert James,
Pegawai Bomba dari Jabatan Bomba
Dan Penyelamat Kuala Lumpur. Beliau
memberi penekanan tentang aspek
keselamatan di pejabat dan di rumah,
kepentingan
pelan
menyelamatkan
DYMM Sultan Pahang, Sultan Hj. Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah; DYMM Sultanah
Pahang, Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom Abdullah; Professor Dato Seri’ Mohamed Mydin Mohd
Musa and international speakers at the 1Malaysia-World Congress in Sports and Exercise
Medicine 2015 Ceremony.
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November
The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur
Farah Halim (5th from left) poses alongside legendary Indonesian
songstress, Hetty Koes Endang at a press conference held in
conjunction with 'Konsert Satu Suara' at Istana Budaya.
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December
The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur
En. Rai, mewakili Pharmaniaga Biomedical memberi
penerangan tentang penggunaan alat AED
Ceramah berakhir pada sebelah tengah
hari dengan penerangan mengenai alat
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
iaitu alat bantuan awal jika berlakunya
serangan jantung yang disampaikan
oleh En. Rai Edrus dari Pharmaniaga
Biomedical Sdn. Bhd. Semenjak ianya
diperkenalkan pada tahun 2003, alat
AED ini telah berjaya menyelamatkan
banyak nyawa.
Para peserta diberi tunjuk ajar dan peluang untuk mencuba alat pemadam kebakaran
'Cerah Ceria Seperti
Saya’ Road Safety
Programme
B
HPetrol organised a road safety programme themed
‘Cerah Ceria Seperti Saya’ for primary school children
from SK Tunku Muda Serting in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan.
The event held on 15 October 2015 was attended by
representatives from Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah
(PPD) Jempol, State Education Departments, Jabatan
Keselamatan Jalan Raya (JKJR) Negeri Sembilan and
Jempol police.
More than 650 school children, including students from
the Jempol district, participated in the event, which was
aimed at enhancing awareness on the importance of
The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur hosts a Gotong-Royong event, cleaning Bukit
Bintang areas. All hotel staff participate in the CSR programme.
memahirkan diri dengan penggunaan
Alat Pemadam Api agar kebakaran
kecil dapat dikawal sebelum ianya
menjadi besar. Beberapa tayangan
video serta gambar mengenai punca
kebakaran dan cara-cara menyelamat
diri dari dalam dan luar negeri turut
dikongsikan bersama para peserta.
Welcome speech by BHPetrol's Distribution Manager, Mr. Jeswant Singh
being visible on the road in order to be clearly seen from a
distance. All the activities carried out during the event were in
line with the Road Safety Education programme which is part of
the primary school curriculum.
At the end of the event, students received reflective hanger tags
whilst parents received reflective stickers for their motorcycles.
To commemorate Christmas and New Year Celebrations, Boustead Hotels
& Resorts Sdn. Bhd.'s Director of Operations, YBhg. Datuk Mokhtar Khir
launches the 'Candle of Hope' charity programme at the hotel.
BHPetrol staff conducting a visibility
activity for students
"Look left right before you cross the road!"
A reflective sticker being affixed to a motorcycle
Students keeping their bags visible
with reflective tags
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KSB anjur Kejohanan Paintball Tertutup 2015
akhir pula dijalankan secara kalah mati di mana
pasukan yang menang layak ke perlawanan akhir.
Pasukan Fighter telah menjuarai kejohanan kali
ini, diikuti oleh pasukan Avengers di tempat kedua,
pasukan Brave di tempat ketiga dan Pasukan Elite
di tempat keempat.
Paintballer KSB 2015
Khairul Syahmi Zainuddin telah dipilih sebagai
Paintballer Terbaik Lelaki dan Noraliza Musa
sebagai Paintballer Wanita Terbaik. Kedua-dua
mereka adalah daripada Pasukan Avengers.
Pemilihan Paintballer Terbaik ini telah dibuat oleh
Marsyal-marsyal dari Kombat Zone.
K
elab Sukan Boustead (KSB) telah menganjurkan
Kejohanan Paintball Tertutup 2015 di Kombat
Zone Paintball Park, Taman Melawati pada 14
November 2015. Ianya merupakan kejohanan kali
ketiga yang diadakan sejak tahun 2013.
Kejohanan ini mendapat sambutan yang
mengalakkan daripada ahli-ahli kelab. Sebanyak
enam pasukan telah menyertainya di mana
setiap pasukan terdiri daripada enam orang
peserta termasuklah dua orang peserta wanita.
Perlawanan diadakan secara tanding padan
gilir atau 'round robin' di mana empat pasukan
yang mendapat mata tertinggi akan mara ke
perlawanan separuh akhir. Perlawanan separuh
Johan Paintball KSB 2015 - Pasukan Fighter
Paintballer Terbaik Lelaki,
Khairul Syahmi daripada
Pasukan Avengers
Paintballer Terbaik Wanita,
Noraliza daripada Pasukan
Avengers
KSB anjur sukan ekstrem
Rakit Redah Jeram
tempat permulaan yang
mengambil masa selama 30
minit tersebut, para peserta
amat
seronok
kerana
berpeluang
menikmati
keindahan alam semulajadi
di kawasan kampung dan
Para peserta bergambar kenangan sebelum memulakan expedisi berakit
juga melalui jalan tanah
merah yang tidak rata di
ada 5 Disember 2015, Kelab Sukan kawasan kebun kelapa sawit.
Boustead (KSB) telah menganjurkan
aktiviti sukan ekstrem, Rakit Redah Setibanya di tempat permulaan,
Jeram (White Water Rafting) bertempat jurumudi bertauliah memberikan
di Slim River, Perak. Ini merupakan taklimat
keselamatan
yang
program sukan ekstrem kedua yang merangkumi
pelbagai
aspek
dianjurkan oleh KSB selepas program termasuk
alatan
dan
asas
luncur
layar
(paragliding)
yang keselamatan dan teknik asas
dianjurkan pada tahun 2014.
mendayung untuk mengelakkan
risiko kemalangan.
Aktiviti ini mendapat sambutan yang
amat menggalakkan di mana seramai Tepat jam 11.00 pagi aktiviti
40 orang ahli KSB dan bukan ahli telah dimulakan. Sebanyak tujuh buah
mengambil bahagian. Semua peserta rakit digunakan di mana terdapat
berkumpul di Dataran Slim River lima atau enam orang peserta dan
pada jam 10.00 pagi untuk taklimat dua orang jurumudi bertauliah bagi
keseluruhan program oleh pihak setiap rakit. Perjalanan sepanjang
Santai Outdoor selaku penyelaras bagi 10 km melalui aliran sungai yang
program ini.
deras, halangan batu sepanjang
sungai dan jeram, benar-benar
Mereka kemudiannya dibawa ke tempat menguji ketahanan mental dan
permulaan dengan menaiki kenderaan fizikal serta semangat berpasukan
pacuan 4x4. Sepanjang perjalanan ke di kalangan para peserta. Kami
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mengambil masa selama dua jam untuk
tiba ke tempat akhir aktiviti ini.
Peluang
menyertai
dan
merasai
pengalaman rakit redah jeram ini
sememangnya amat menyeronokkan dan
bermakna sekali. Keyakinan mula dibina
dan keseronokan mula dirasai setiap
kali peserta berjaya melepasi jeram di
sepanjang sungai. Selain daripada menguji
ketahanan fizikal dan mental para peserta,
program ini juga dapat mengeratkan
hubungan antara ahli-ahli KSB.
Aktiviti sukan ekstrem ini berakhir jam 4.00
petang. KSB mengucapkan terima kasih
kepada semua pihak yang terlibat bagi
menjayakan program Rakit Redah Jeram ini.
Cabaran jeram