Celebrating a Radiant Hari Raya

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ISSUE 07-JUL/AUG/SEP 2014
WCT BERHAD WINS GOLD AWARD
WCT’S WORLD-CLASS
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
CAPABILITIES
RADIANT ORCHID
HARI RAYA INSPIRATIONS
SPOTLIGHT:
Celebrating a
Radiant Hari Raya
Advisors
Taing Kim Hwa
Managing Director
Goh Chin Liong
Deputy Managing Director
Editorial Team
Kenny Wong
Lo Wei Teing
Nik Nur’ Alin Amirah bt Nik Mohd Zailani
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JUL
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EDITOR’S NOTE
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UPCOMING
This and next month’s events
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INFORM
Updates and WCT news
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In the past three decades, WCT has
successfully completed more than 350
engineering and construction projects worth
in excess of RM20 billion. Read about the
Group’s on-going projects in the INFOCUS
section on Pages 12 – 15.
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IMPRESS
Radiant Orchid
Hari Raya Celebrations
STAY IN TOUCH
Première Hotel
Sheila Schubert
Paradigm Mall
Lew Wen Feng
Vanessa Wong
gateway@klia2
Josephine Ng
Alfred Chua
Photographers
Max Lee
Tan Tee Lee
Publisher
Corporate Communications Department
WCT Holdings Berhad (930464-M)
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Seksyen U1, Lot 44
Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park
40150 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
INSPIRE
WCT Group of Companies
reaches out to the community
INFOCUS
WCT Continues to
Build Values
Contributors
WCT Land
Madeline Soo
Sik Kian Chung
Chioh Peck Hong
Yong Yuet Lan
Nancy Chuah
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WCT Holdings Berhad
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ED!TOR’S NOTE
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Welcome to the 7th issue of !NMOTION.
ISSUE 07
JUL
20 AUG
14 SEP
It is amazing how fast the year has gone by and we are
already past the mid-year mark!
WCT Group had a busy and fruitful first half of the year.
In construction, WCT was awarded the Gold Award by
the KLCC Group of Companies and WCT Land, the
property development arm of WCT launched the much
anticipated 1Medini Garden Villas, Iskandar Malaysia
to potential investors in Singapore.
In May, WCT enjoyed a double celebration when the
Group’s third retail project, gateway@klia2 finally
opened its door to the public on 2 May 2014 and
Paradigm Mall celebrated its second birthday on 23
May 2014.
Also, WCT successfully sealed its partnership with
AirAsia BIG through the WCT-AirAsia BIG Joint Loyalty
Programme. Learn more about the Joint Loyalty
Programme in this issue.
In our special feature, we share WCT’s world-class
engineering capabilities through an interesting photo
journal on some of the Group’s on-going local and
international projects. We also dedicate this issue to
the colourful and festive Hari Raya celebrations with
some interesting ideas on how you can brighten up
your home to welcome your favourite guests.
We hope you will enjoy this issue. If you have any
suggestions on what stories you would like to read,
feel free to contact us at [email protected]
We would like to wish all Muslim readers, Selamat Hari
Raya Aidilfitri and Happy Merdeka and Malaysia Day to
all Malaysians.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Email us at [email protected]
UPCOM!NG
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Hari Raya shopping at
Paradigm Mall and
gateway@klia2
Nuzul Al-Quran
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AUG
SEP
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Tues
Sun
Sun
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Bridal Fair at Première Hotel Klang
National Day
Mon
Mon & Tues
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Break fast this Ramadhan at
The Buzz, Première Hotel Klang
until 27 July 2014
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28&29
Sun
12-14
Fri-Sun
16
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MALAYSIAN
OPEN
Mid Autumn Festival
DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP
Malaysian Open Darts Championship 2014
at Première Hotel Klang
Malaysia Day
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WCT Berhad Wins Gold Award
KLCC Group of Companies awarded WCT with the Gold Award - Excellent Health,
Safety & Environment Management System 2013 in honour of the Group’s excellent
performance in the construction of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry
building in Kuala Lumpur. This award further strengthens WCT Group’s credibility and
market position as one of the leading engineering and construction companies in
Malaysia.
WCT Land Launches Overseas Property Showcase
WCT Land recently introduced its Iskandar Malaysia property development portfolio to the overseas market.
12 & 13 April 2014
A property showcase was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Jakarta,
Indonesia. Speakers were invited to share their views on relevant
property topics including the Malaysia My Second Home Programme
with potential investors.
10 & 11 May 2014
Prospective customers in Singapore were given a first-hand preview
of WCT’s latest development, 1Medini Garden Villas during the
property showcase at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition
Centre.
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Première Hotel
Supports 207th Police Day
25 March 2014
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In celebration of the 207th Police Day,
Première Hotel presented a cake made in
the form of the Royal Malaysia Police
emblem during the celebrations at the
Klang District Police headquarters.
Easter Celebrations at Première Hotel
20 April 2014
In conjunction with the Easter Sunday celebrations, guests of Première Hotel enjoyed an
afternoon of Buffet Hi-Tea at The Buzz. Creative games and drawing contests were
organised to keep the children entertained throughout the event.
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Home Improvement Event
at Paradigm Mall
24 to 27 April 2014
Malaysia’s magazine publishing house, iN Publishers
organised the inaugural Paradigm iN Living event at Paradigm
Mall recently. The premier home living exhibition featured the
latest home furnishing products and décor accessories. Proud
home owners who visited the exhibition returned home
inspired and armed with fresh home improvement ideas.
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Paradigm Mall Draws the Young Active Crowd
Paradigm Mall remains one of the preferred shopping destinations in Klang Valley. It had set a new record by attracting over 16 million visitors in 2013
since its opening in May 2012. Apart from an exciting line-up of retail brands and food & beverage outlets, the various shopping campaigns and events
held at the mall proved to be a big crowd puller.
April & May 2014
25 to 27 April 2014
26 April 2014
24 May 2014
Paradigm Mall is the Official Partner of the Malaysia Invasion Mixed Martial Art
Fighting Championship 2014. This event, in its second year running, serves as
a great platform for amateur mixed martial art talents to hone their skills.
As part of the promotional event for Wellness On The Go 2 programme, Hong
Kong TVB Stars Ruco Chan, Oscar Leung, Sharon Chan and Benjamin Yuen
made an appearance at Paradigm Mall recently. The stars took the
opportunity to promote the health benefits of exercise and physical activities.
The Biggest International Street Dance Festival in Malaysia was held at the
Boulevard, Paradigm Mall. Famous dance choreographers from U.S.A,
Korea, Japan, Canada, Germany and DJs from Singapore and Malaysia
conducted dance workshops at the event.
Paradigm Mall and Première Hotel were the proud sponsors of Astro
Battleground 2014 and Asia Battleground 2014 - Astro’s most competitive
dance reality television series that features dance crews from all over Asia.
The official launch and auditions were held at Boulevard, Paradigm Mall. The
event saw a strong international presence with judges hailing from Japan,
Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines and Taiwan.
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klia2 Investor Day
25 April 2014
One week before the official opening day of klia2, Malaysia
Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and WCT Holdings Berhad
invited a group of analysts and investors to the klia2 Investor
Day. The attendees were given a tour of WCT Group’s
integrated complex, gateway@klia2 and the international airport
hub, klia2.
The event was graciously hosted by MAHB’s Head of Investor
Relations, Ms. Vinie Chong and co-hosted by WCT’s General
Manager – Shopping Complex, Mr. Ben Chong.
World Class Mall Opens in klia2
2 May 2014
WCT’s newest mall, gateway@klia2 opens its door to the public.
Located between the drop-off point and the Main Airport
Terminal, the 350,000 square feet airport-within-a-mall concept
is open 24-hours a day. gateway@klia2 offers over 54 food &
beverage outlets, 41 retail brands and 20 services & speciality
stores. The mall is fully equipped with the Flight Information
Display System (FIDS) to remind travellers about their flight
times while shopping at the mall.
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Paradigm Mall
Turns Two in Style
5 May 2014
Paradigm Mall celebrated its second
anniversary in conjunction with the annual
Paradigm In Style – Spring/ Summer 2014
fashion event. Highlights of the celebration
include a video presentation of the mall’s
past activities, fashion showcase and the
much-anticipated lucky draw session where
lucky winners walked away with mobile
phones and return flight tickets courtesy of
AirAsia.
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WCT Holdings Berhad Holds Third
Annual General Meeting
15 May 2014
WCT Holdings Berhad’s Third Annual General Meeting was
held at the Group’s Première Hotel. All resolutions, including
the Renewal of Share Buy-Back Authority were duly approved
by the shareholders at the meeting.
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WCT - AirAsia BIG Joint Loyalty Programme
20 May 2014
WCT Group recently sealed its partnership with AirAsia BIG, a
loyalty programme which allows patrons to earn BIG Points and
redeem free flights from AirAsia as well as free stays at Tune
Hotels. Mr. Kenny Wong, Director of WCT Holdings Bhd,
considers the partnership an important milestone that will greatly
enhance the value and rewards that the Group brings to their
customers and patrons.
Start redeeming the WCT - AirAsia BIG Points today when you
shop, dine and stay at Paradigm Mall, Première Hotel and
gateway@klia2. Sign-up at Concierge, Level CC Paradigm Mall or
Concierge, Level 2 & 3 gateway@klia2 or Reception, Première
Hotel.
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Première Hotel Presents First Ever Cycling Event
25 May 2014
The inaugural Klang Première Century Ride (KPCR) event proved to be a hit
among cyclists, with over 1,400 cyclists participating in the event. The event,
jointly organised by Première Hotel Klang, sports organiser TriSportz Event
Management and ALT Advantage, in collaboration with Police Diraja
Malaysia was divided into two distances; the Century Ride – 108km and the
Fun Ride – 18km. The Century Ride event saw Mr. Azhar Zalaily and Ms.
Jenny Loh emerging as Champion in the Men’s and Women’s Open
category respectively while Mr. Muhd Hafiz Wong Bin Abdullah finished first
in the Men’s Veteran Category.
!NSPIRE
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Blood Donation Drive at
Paradigm Mall & Première Hotel
8 & 28 April 2014
In the month of April, Paradigm Mall and Première Hotel collaborated with
University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur and Tengku Ampuan
Rahimah, Klang Hospital respectively to hold a blood donation drive. The
one-day blood donation drive aims to gather donors and increase the country’s
blood bank levels. Members of the public and employees took their time off to
participate in this meaningful community initiative.
WCT Reaches Out to the Community with WCT KIDSS
3 May 2014
WCT launched the second WCT KIDSS programme after a successful
2013, with over 300 children in OUG, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang
benefiting from this corporate social responsibility initiative.
The free weekly programme, in partnership with Frenz United Soccer
School and All Star Basketball Academy; aims to give local school children
between the ages of 9 to 12 years old the opportunities to grow through
team sports such as football and basketball, learning WCT’s core values –
Winning, Commitment, Teamwork, Humility and Respect, developing
athletic skills and being actively engaged.
Register or find out more about WCT KIDSS at www.wctkidss.com.my
!NFOCUS
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Continues to Build Values
Yas Marina International F1 Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE
WCT Group is no stranger to the engineering and construction
industry and with an excellent track record of three excellent
decades in the industry.
To date, WCT has worked on a wide-range of local and
international projects that has cut across a broad spectrum of
the industries, including civil works, construction of expressways
and highways, F1 racing circuits, airports, dams and water
supply schemes, buildings and interior fit-out works.
Lot 4G9 – Ministry of
Information Communication
and Culture, Putrajaya
Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
Yas Marina Yacht Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
The following photo journal on some of the Group’s on-going
projects, both locally and abroad, illustrates WCT’s world-class
engineering capabilities.
!NFOCUS
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Government
Ministry Complex, Qatar
WCT has a strong portfolio in constructing numerous
government buildings in Putrajaya, the Federal
Government Administrative Centre of Malaysia, such as
the Ministry of Trade and Consumer Affairs (Lot 2G3) and
the Ministry of Information Communication and Culture
(Lot 4G9), among others.
In 2010, WCT took its expertise to the next level when the
Government of the State of Qatar awarded WCT with a
contract to construct, complete and maintain a
Government Ministry Complex in Qatar. The complex is
constructed with high quality finishing and meets
international quality assurance and quality control
standards.
The team have made good progress at the project site to
date. The structural works have been substantially
completed at the Main Building and Public Wing Building,
while final works are being carried out for the Multi Storey
Car Park building.
Artist’s Impression of the Government Ministry Complex
Main Building: External stone cladding installation works,
architectural and interior design works and mechanical, electrical
and plumbing (MEP) works are in-progress.
Public Wing Building: External architectural finishes and internal
architectural works including marble, tiling and ceiling works are
in-progress.
Multi Storey Car Park Building Night View: The
team is finalising the approvals for the external
façade lighting.
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Ministry of International
Trade and Industry,
Kuala Lumpur
In early 2012, WCT secured a RM300 million contract to design and build the
headquarters of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) on Jalan
Khidmat Usaha, Kuala Lumpur.
This project consists of a 31-storey office tower, a two-storey carpark and a
three-storey podium. The building is designed to comply with the Green Buildings
Index (GBI) Gold Rating and is subjected to the QLASSIC Quality Assessment System
for building construction works.
As at end of May 2014, the superstructure works is 71% completed and the
architectural, mechanical & electrical works and façade works are well on track. The
construction is expected to complete by 1Q 2015.
External view of the MITI building
Artist’s Impression of the International Trade and Industry Ministry.
On-going mechanical and electrical
works are being carried-out
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Bridge widening works: Superstructure works are in progress
PLUS Fourth Lane
Widening Works Between
Nilai and Seremban Expressway
Since the early years, WCT has specialised in earthworks and its core business,
engineering and infrastructural works remains at the forefront of the Group’s business.
WCT’s latest project, the RM391 million Fourth Lane Widening Project between Nilai (KM
280.4) and Seremban (KM 258.5) involves the widening of the existing dual 3-lane
expressway to a dual 4-lane expressway for the South and North bound traffic.
As at early May 2014, the team have started the pavement works for the New Emergency
Lane and New Slow Lane for the South Bound traffic. The targeted completion date for
the South and North bound traffic between Nilai and Seremban is January 2015.
Soil nailing works and guniting (spraying of dry
concrete mixture) works are being carried out to
improve and stabilise the slopes
Laying of CBM 4 layer for pavement at the New
Slow Lane
Moving forward, WCT will continue to strengthen its existing construction market presence in
Malaysia and the Gulf States by leveraging on the Group’s 33 years of Engineering & Construction
track record in iconic projects.
!MPRESS
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Radiant Orchid
Hari Raya
Celebrations
This Raya, perk up your home with PANTONE’s Colour of
the Year 2014 – the Radiant Orchid! Whether it stands out
as the colour of a statement piece, or sets the theme for a
livelier dining area, this captivating hue is bound to charm
while creating a more vibrant and exciting atmosphere for
your guests. Here are some home items we have scouted
for this issue’s IMPRESS to get you started. Happy
decorating!
Eijffinger Collection wall coverings from Goodrich Global
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Radiant O
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consists o
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Purple, Pin
Magenta!
Set the mood for a dazzling celebration with statement wallpapers – they make a great background
for memorable photos!
Gulort & Valborg Cushion Cover
from IKEA
For an instant makeover, throw cotton cushions
with bold prints onto your favourite sofa.
Kartell Pop Kvadrat modular sofa by Piero Lissoni
Usher your guests into your charming home with this stylish yet
comfortable sofa of plush goose feather stuffing.
!MPRESS
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PLACERA Serving Bowl
from IKEA
Toss those healthy greens into this interesting serving
bowl, or fill it with your special rendang curry!
FABULOS Glass
from IKEA
Whether it’s orange juice, iced syrup or fruit punch,
delight your guests by serving drinks in this interesting
handmade glass!
Louis Poulsen Collage Suspension Lights
by Louise Campbell
Brighten up the room with this unique pattern-changing lampshade!
Iitala Alvar Aalto Collection
from Gudang Home
This lilac mouth blown glass vase will make a great
centerpiece for your dining table while you entertain
your guests.
Kartell Moon Decorative Bowls by Bellini
Serve up your best Hari Raya snacks in these colourful,
translucent bowls. They make wonderful tealight
candleholders too!
DITO cutlery from IKEA
Lighten up the dining experience with lilac plastic handle cutleries –
they need not be shiny! Look for those with clear coloured handles.
Tip: Radiant Orchid complements olive and deeper hunter greens, produces gorgeous results when paired with turquoise, teal and even light yellows. Radiant Orchid is also capable of
enhancing neutral colours such as gray, beige and taupe.
!MPRESS
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