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BeritaBoustead
July - September 2014
UCO SolidWall
System by UAC
wins Special
Innovation Award
from CIDB Malaysia
Boustead Telok Sengat signs
MoU with Nottingham MyResearch
and Azotic Technologies
pg 3
Group Communications
Department’s 3D/2N
Penang Escape
pg 8 & 9
Tan Sri Lodin kongsi kemeriahan
Aidilfitri bersama anak yatim
dan kakitangan Boustead
pg 11
KSB anjur ‘Escape Room
Challenge 2014’
pg 15
BHPetrol
Orange Run 2014
pg 16
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Pharmaniaga awarded ‘Best Companies
to Work for in Asia 2014’
Deputy Chairman/
Group Managing
Director's message
C
ongratulations to Pharmaniaga Berhad (Pharmaniaga)
on being a winner for the 'Best Companies to Work for
in Asia 2014 Awards' by HR trade journal - HR Asia. The
award presentation was held at the Sheraton Imperial
Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 22 August 2014.
Dear fellow Bousteadians,
As we move past the third quarter of the year, I am
pleased to note that we have successfully weathered
through a challenging period. Though our Divisions
were impacted by cyclical considerations and external
pressures, the Group delivered growth in the second
quarter. During this period we also undertook a number
of strategic acquisitions in order to build up our diverse
stable of investments.
With a view to expanding our presence in the oil and
gas industry, we acquired parcels of land located in
Pulau Indah, Klang, amounting to 69.88 acres. This
includes prime sea-fronting land as well as the Port
Klang Cruise Centre, which comprises a five-story cruise
terminal building and jetty. In tandem with this, we
also embarked on the acquisition of PFC Engineering
Berhad. These acquisitions will enable the Group to
improve our capabilities and provide a wider range of
services for the maritime industry, coupled with our
existing businesses via our Heavy Industries Division.
Meanwhile, in line with our drive to strengthen our
Property Division, the Group expanded beyond
Malaysian shores with the acquisition of Hyde Park
Hotel in London, United Kingdom. On the back of our
portfolio of property investments in Malaysia, this will
allow the Group to tap into the vast opportunities of the
hotel market and hospitality industry in London.
I am confident that these initiatives will bear much fruit
for the Group and will support our growth for the longterm, both in terms of adding value to our businesses
and creating attractive career opportunities. As a
long-established conglomerate, even as we continue
to advance via our strategic expansion plans, we are
conscious of the need to also grow holistically as a
dynamic and forward-thinking Group.
There were also positive developments for the
Plantation Division, as the Group received a favourable
ruling in a court case pertaining to Native Customary
Rights (NCR) land in Sg. Kelimut, Kanowit District in
Sarawak. This certainly bodes well for the Division and
we look forward to furthering our progress in the State.
In addition to these achievements, we have also
remained committed to our role as a responsible
corporate citizen. For the ninth consecutive year,
BHPetrol recently organised the annual Orange Run
2014. It was indeed heartening to see so many runners
participating to raise funds for charitable causes, while
at the same time adopting a healthy lifestyle. This year,
a total of RM40,000 was presented to four deserving
recipients, namely National Cancer Council Malaysia
(MAKNA), Good Samaritan Home, as well as RM10,000
each to the families of two members of the Armed
Forces, Koperal Ahmad Hurairah bin Ismail and Koperal
Ahmad Farhan bin Ruslan, who lost their lives in the line
of duty in Lahad Datu.
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Perutusan Timbalan Pengerusi/
Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan
Staf Boustead yang dihargai,
Saya berasa sukacita kerana kita telah berjaya mengharungi satu tempoh yang
mencabar tatkala kita bergerak meninggalkan suku ketiga tahun ini. Walaupun
Bahagian-bahagian kita telah menerima kesan akibat cabaran kitaran dan tekanan
luaran, Kumpulan telah mencapai pertumbuhan pada suku kedua. Dalam tempoh
tersebut, kita juga telah melaksanakan beberapa pengambilalihan strategik untuk
menambahkan lagi kepelbagaian pelaburan kita.
Kita telah membeli beberapa bidang tanah seluas 69.88 ekar di Pulau Indah, Klang
bagi mengembangkan lagi perniagaan kita dalam industri minyak dan gas. Ini
termasuk tanah utama yang menghadap laut dan juga Pusat Pelayaran Port Klang
yang terdiri daripada sebuah bangunan terminal pelayaran lima tingkat dan jeti.
Seriring dengan itu, kita juga telah memulakan pengambilalihan PFC Engineering
Berhad. Pengambilalihan-pengambilalihan sebegini dapat meningkatkan lagi
keupayaan Kumpulan dan menawarkan lebih banyak lagi perkhidmatan kepada
industri maritim, di samping perniagaan sedia ada kita melalui Bahagian Industri
Berat.
Chief Operating Officer, En. Mohamed Iqbal Abdul
Rahman accepted the prestigious award on behalf of
Pharmaniaga from Mr. Tan Sai Hup, Chief Operating
Officer of Business Media International, the publisher of
HR Asia.
The Awards saw 220 companies competing to be
selected as the best workplaces in Malaysia and Asia.
Out of this, 40 companies from Malaysia made the list
alongside Pharmaniaga.
The Awards are based on a proprietary survey developed
by HR Asia and encompass employees’ feedback and
input, and management comments and presentation.
In total, 6,000 Malaysian employees were surveyed
to determine their intention and motivation, emotional
engagement and advocacy of their respective employers.
Boustead Telok Sengat’s Director,
YBhg. Dato’ Shoib Abdullah signed
the MoU on behalf of the company.
The signing was witnessed by
MIDA’s Deputy CEO, Manufacturing
& Services Development (I), YBhg.
Datuk Phang Ah Tong and The
University of Nottingham Malaysia
Campus (UNMC)'s CEO and Provost,
Professor Christine Ennew.
Saya yakin inisiatif-inisiatif ini dapat memberi pulangan yang besar kepada
Kumpulan dan juga membantu pertumbuhan jangka panjang kita, sama ada dari
segi menambah nilai kepada perniagaan-perniagaan kita ataupun mewujudkan
peluang-peluang kerjaya yang menarik. Walaupun kita terus maju melalui
rancangan pengembangan strategik kita, sebagai konglomerat yang telah lama
tertubuh, kita juga peka akan keperluan untuk berkembang secara menyeluruh
sebagai sebuah Kumpulan yang dinamik dengan pemikiran ke hadapan.
Di samping pencapaian-pencapaian ini, kita juga kekal komited terhadap peranan
kita sebagai warga korporat yang bertanggungjawab. Buat kali kesembilan
berturut-turut, syarikat BHPetrol telah menganjurkan acara tahunannya iaitu
Orange Run 2014. Amat menggembirakan apabila melihat begitu ramai pelari
yang mengambil bahagian untuk mengumpul dana bagi tujuan kebajikan dan
pada masa yang sama mengamalkan gaya hidup sihat. Tahun ini, sebanyak
RM40,000 telah disumbangkan kepada empat penerima yang layak iaitu Majlis
Kanser Nasional (MAKNA), Good Samaritan Home termasuklah RM10,000 setiap
satu kepada dua keluarga anggota Angkatan Tentera, Koperal Ahmad Hurairah
bin Ismail dan Koperal Ahmad Farhan bin Ruslan yang terkorban ketika bertugas
di Lahad Datu.
Going into the last quarter of the year, I encourage all
Bousteadians to maintain their focus and determination
to propel the Group forward. I am sure that with your
combined efforts and contributions, we will be able to
strengthen our prospects as we continue to grow.
Ketika kita memasuki suku terakhir tahun ini, saya menggalakkan semua staf
Boustead agar terus mengekalkan tumpuan dan keazaman mereka untuk
menggerakkan Kumpulan ke hadapan. Saya yakin dengan gabungan usaha
serta sumbangan anda, kita dapat mengukuhkan lagi prospek kita sambil terus
berkembang.
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin
The Awards cover 12 markets across Asia, with
Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong being the first
three respectively to hold the results announcement.
Boustead Telok Sengat signs MoU with
Nottingham MyResearch and Azotic Technologies
Sementara itu, sejajar dengan usaha kita untuk mengukuhkan Bahagian Hartanah,
Kumpulan telah mengembangkan perniagaannya ke luar negara dengan
pengambilalihan Hyde Park Hotel di London, United Kingdom. Ini membolehkan
Kumpulan meneroka lebih banyak peluang yang terdapat dalam pasaran hotel
dan industri hospitaliti di London di samping portfolio pelaburan hartanah kita di
Malaysia.
Perkembangan positif juga dapat dilihat bagi Bahagian Perladangan di mana
Kumpulan menerima keputusan yang memihak kepada kita dalam kes mahkamah
berkaitan dengan Hak Tanah Adat Bumiputera (NCR) di Sg. Kelimut, Daerah
Kanowit di Sarawak. Ini sudah tentu merupakan petanda baik buat Bahagian ini
dan kita berharap dapat meneruskan lagi kemajuan kita di negeri tersebut.
En. Mohamed Iqbal (right) receiving the award from Mr. Tan
Dato’ Shoib (right) and Nottingham MyResearch’s CEO,
Professor Graham Kendall signing the MoU
B
oustead Plantations Berhad (Boustead
Plantations), through its subsidiary
Boustead Telok Sengat Sdn. Bhd. (Boustead
Telok Sengat), has signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with Nottingham
MyResearch
Sdn.
Bhd.
(Nottingham
MyResearch) and Azotic Technologies Limited
(Azotic Technologies) for research on nitrogen
fixation (NFix) in oil palm.
The
collaborative
research
agreement is to establish proof
of
principle
of
intracellular
colonisation
and
NFix
by
Gluconacetobacterdiazotrophicus
in oil palm seedlings and to further
develop and optimise the use of
NFix technology in matured oil palm
in Malaysia.
Nottingham MyResearch is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of UNMC
and is a leading global researchled company, with a strong track
record in research and technology
development. Azotic Technologies
was established in the United
Kingdom and holds the patent
from The University of Nottingham
to develop and commercialise a
natural nitrogen technology, in order
to provide a sustainable solution to
fertiliser overuse.
The signing ceremony took place on
10 September 2014 at the Malaysia
Investment Development Agency (MIDA)’s
Headquarters. This was in conjunction with a
networking reception to promote Nottingham
MyResearch as a tax-efficient way to invest
in research and development initiatives in
Malaysia.
Representatives from UNMC, Nottingham MyResearch, Boustead Telok Sengat and MIDA
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UCO SolidWall System by UAC wins
Special Innovation Award from CIDB Malaysia
UAC participates in Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2014
U
AC Berhad (UAC) recently participated
in the Ecobuild South East Asia 2014
exhibition, held at the Putra World Trade
Centre from 17 to 19 September 2014.
Themed ‘Building A Better Tomorrow’,
Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2014 provides
sustainable building solutions for over
620 million people across Southeast
Asia. It is modelled after Ecobuild London,
the world’s largest event in sustainability
of the built environment. The event was
held in conjunction with GreenBuild Asia
2014, SolarAsia 2014, Ecolight Asia 2014,
Construction Showcase, ASEAN Real
Estate & Infrastructure Summit 2014, and
the Malaysian IBS International Exhibition
(MIIE) 2014.
Datuk Koo (right) being congratulated by Tan Sri Tajuddin
after receiving the award from Datuk Rosnah
U
AC Berhad (UAC) received the
Special Award for Innovation for its
UCO SolidWall System in the ‘Malaysian
Construction
Industry
Excellence
Awards 2013’ by CIDB Malaysia. The
award was presented at the awards
dinner on 18 September 2014. The event
was graced by the Minister of Works
Malaysia, YB Datuk Hj. Fadillah bin Hj.
Yusuf, and his deputy, YB Datuk Rosnah
bt. Abdul Rashid Shirlin as well as
leading players in the construction and
building industry in Malaysia.
The Special Innovation Award was
presented by Datuk Rosnah, assisted by
CIDB Malaysia’s Chairman, YBhg. Tan
Sri Dr. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali. On stage
to receive the award was UAC’s CEO/
Managing Director, YBhg. Datuk Koo
From left: Datuk Koo together with Muhd Yusuf, Pui Ying, Ahmad Adril, Mohd Hafiz and Alvin,
rejoicing in the winning of the award
Hock Fee, together with five members
of the UAC team who had played a
significant role in developing and
marketing the UCO SolidWall System,
namely En. Muhd Yusuf bin Abdul
Aziz, Senior Executive - Sales; Ms. Lee
Pui Ying, Manager - R & D; En. Ahmad
Adril bin Ahmad Fuad, Executive Site; En. Mohd Hafiz bin Mohamad,
Engineer - Site and Mr. Alvin Chong,
Manager - Product Development.
The UCO SolidWall System is an
innovative new generation of wall
construction developed by UAC,
which has become an accepted IBS
wall construction system in Malaysia
and other parts of the world. The
System is a light weight solid wall
construction which is suitable for
modern day commercial, institutional
and residential buildings.
Walls built utilising the UCO
SolidWall System have high quality
finishing with smooth surfaces. The
System is suitable for a wide range
of surface finishes such as acrylic
emulsion paints, ceramic tiles,
wallpaper and marble slabs among
others. The System also requires
less manpower, is faster to complete
and is approximately one third the
weight of the traditional masonry
walls. On top of these, it complies
with fire rating requirements with
enhanced properties in sound and
heat insulation. It is also IBS certified
by CIDB Malaysia.
UAC appoints
distributor in Myanmar
The Minister of Works Malaysia, YB Datuk
Hj. Fadillah bin Yusuf said, “Ecobuild
Southeast Asia 2014 is an event that
involves industry players from across
Southeast Asia, which I believe will
help spur development in multiple
sectors. It presents a unique platform
for the exchange of ideas, making
valuable contacts and increasing
business opportunities overall.”
Over 10,000 industry players
including
architects,
building
consultants, contractors, developers,
engineers, factory owners and
facility managers attended the
event.
UAC booth
UAC showcased a wide range
of products such as the wellestablished UCO SolidWall System,
wood replacement fibre cement
products with wood grain designs,
thick fibre cement sheets used
as stairs risers and fibre cement
products coated with Sissons
Paints produced by Boustead
Sissons Paints Sdn. Bhd. The
UAC booth received many visitors
eager to find out more about the
new range of products. The keen
interest shown by visitors was very
encouraging.
UAC was represented by its CEO/Managing
Director, YBhg. Datuk Koo Hock Fee while TM
Engineering was represented by its Managing
Director, Mr. Kyaw Htay. Prior to this, UAC had
been selling a range of its products through
KMW Trading Company Limited, a trading
company located in Yangon.
Group photo with the Myanmar's Deputy Minister of Construction (7th from left) and his senior officers
Datuk Koo and Mr. Kyaw Htay exchanging agreements
U
AC Berhad (UAC) recently
appointed TM Engineering &
Construction Co. Ltd. (TM Engineering)
as its distributor for the Republic
of the Union of Myanmar. The
Datuk Koo and Mr. Kyaw Htay signing the agreements
Visitors making various enquiries at UAC booth
Distributorship Agreement and the
Accredited Installer Agreement
were signed on 24 September in
Nay Pyi Taw, the capital city of
Myanmar.
Datuk Koo and UAC team as well as Myanmar partners meet up with Myanmar's
Deputy Minister of Construction and his senior officers in Nay Pyi Taw
The team from UAC stopped over
in Yangon to meet up with key
developers to discuss the UCO
SolidWall System. The visit to Nay
Pyi Taw was to pay a courtesy call on
H.E. Dr. Win Myint, Myanmar's Deputy
Minister of Construction and his
team of senior officers. This was
followed by a presentation on the
UCO SolidWall System and other
UAC products.
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Datuk Seri Nazir receives Nottingham honorary degree
Pharmaniaga salur bantuan ubat ke Gaza
Selain ubat-ubatan analgelsik dan antibiotik,
peralatan surgikal seperti sarung tangan, jarum
suntikan, topeng muka, kain dan pembalut luka
turut disumbangkan.
contribution to the banking
sector in Malaysia,” said
Professor Ennew.
Dr. Elizabeth receiving her honorary degree
from Professor Ennew
Datuk Seri Nazir after receiving his honorary degree at the graduation ceremony
C
IMB Group Chief Executive Officer, YBhg.
Datuk Seri Nazir Razak, received an honorary
degree from The University of Nottingham at
the graduation ceremony on 16 August 2014 at
Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
The award was presented by the The University of
Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC)'s CEO and
Provost, Professor Christine Ennew,
during the ceremony which saw close
to 900 students from the Faculties of
Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering
and Science graduating with a world
class British qualification.
“Datuk Seri Nazir is an outstanding
candidate, and the award recognises
both his transformational leadership
at CIMB as well as his broader
An honorary degree was
also awarded to Sunway
Education Group and Sunway
University's Senior Executive
Director, Dr. Elizabeth Lee,
for her valuable contribution
to the development and
internationalisation of private
higher education in Malaysia.
At the graduation ceremony,
three UNMC's staff members,
Dr. Winnie Yap, Dr. Joanne
Lim and Ms. Sangeetha
Veerasingam, were awarded
the Lord Dearing Award in
recognition of their significant
contributions to enhancing the
student learning experience.
Ini bukanlah kali pertama Pharmaniaga
menyalurkan sumbangan ubat-ubatan ke Gaza
melalui yayasan tersebut kerana pada tahun
2012, Pharmaniaga telah menyumbangkan
ubat-ubatan bernilai RM400,000 kepada
yayasan yang sama.
Dato’ Farshila Emran menyampaikan sumbangan kepada Tan Sri Norian Mai
yang mewakili Yayasan Keamanan Sedunia Perdana
P
harmaniaga Berhad (Pharmaniaga) telah menyumbangkan pelbagai
jenis ubat-ubatan bernilai RM603,000 kepada Yayasan Keamanan
Sedunia Perdana untuk disalurkan melalui misi kemanusiaannya kepada
penduduk di wilayah Gaza, Palestin.
Sumbangan disampaikan Pengarah Urusan Pharmaniaga, YBhg. Dato’
Farshila Emran kepada Pengerusi Yayasan, YBhg. Tan Sri Norian Mai di
ibu pejabat Pharmaniaga di Shah Alam pada 21 Ogos 2014.
Addressing
global food
security
at Summer
School
in Malaysia
Pada majlis penyerahan sumbangan itu, Dato’
Farshila turut mengumumkan mengenai
Tabung Kemanusiaan Gaza Pharmaniaga
yang telah digerakkan pada bulan Ramadan
yang lalu di mana jumlah kutipan dari warga
Pharmaniaga yang prihatin telah mencecah
RM14,000 setakat ini.
“Atas dasar 'Passion for Patients' atau
keghairahan
kami
memastikan
pesakit
mendapat rawatan, saya mengharapkan misi
ini berjaya dan selamat sampai seterusnya
dapat menyalurkan sumbangan kepada pihak
yang memerlukan," ujar beliau.
Pharmaniaga has the
Need to Feed the Need
I
n the spirit of Ramadan, Pharmaniaga Berhad
(Pharmaniaga)'s Skuad Operasi Sihat 1Malaysia
(SOS1M) volunteer team joined a non-governmental
organisation, Need to Feed the Need, in distributing
food to the homeless and hardcore poor. The activity
took place in Kuala Lumpur at Jalan Tuanku Abdul
Rahman on 17 July 2014.
Group photo of the students from the Commonwealth countries at Kuala Selangor Nature Park
C
an we feed the growing world? The
Association
of
Commonwealth
Universities (ACU) Annual Summer
School, held at The University of
Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC),
posed this question to 36 students from
19 Commonwealth countries.
The ACU, the world’s oldest university
network, holds an annual summer
residential school bringing together high
calibre students from around the world
to address some of the most pressing
issues of our time. With over 700
applications, 36 students from a variety
of disciplines, including social science,
agriculture, bioscience and business,
were selected to receive scholarships
to travel to Malaysia in August 2014 to
participate in this programme.
UNMC was selected by the ACU as an
ideal host for this event, especially due to
the Crops for the Future Research Centre,
a global research centre which focuses
on food security, the diversity of food
and approaches to food production in
Malaysia.
“Every aspect of the programme was
focused on the issue of global food
security, from the keynote talks on gender
equality, climate change, food policy and
safety, the site visits to the Crops for
the Future Research Centre, the Kuala
Selangor Homestay and the historic town
Volunteers giving out meals
of Malacca, to the meals themselves
which showcased local approaches
to sustainable food production and
consumption," said UNMC’s Director
of Research Training and Academic
Development, Dr. Christopher Hill.
The Summer School was an enormous
success, as not only did it encourage
and support student mobility, it
provided key skill development
opportunities, diverse and interesting
site visits, as well as possible solutions
to a very relevant global challenge for
the modern world. It also provided a
lifetime opportunity for students who
have not had the opportunity to travel
outside of their home countries.
Pharmaniaga’s
Managing
Director, YBhg. Dato’ Farshila
Emran, was also present at the
event, personally handing over
supermarket vouchers worth a
total of RM2,500 to the poor.
Dato' Farshila giving out cash vouchers for the
homeless to buy their daily needs
Besides food, SOS1M also distributed 40 packs
of milk formula for babies of six months to three
years old, demonstrating the high concentration
of mothers and children trapped in poverty in the
city centre. Used clothes, which were still in good
condition were also given out.
“It is truly heart-wrenching to
see our own people, citizens of
Malaysia who are deprived of
healthy foods and luxuries,” she
said.
Last year, SOS1M ran its first and
very own soup kitchen that also
offered free health screenings
at Masjid Jamek Kuala Lumpur
in the month of Ramadan. This
year SOS1M, comprising ten
volunteers, supported the Need
to Feed the Need soup kitchen
team of eight volunteers.
Approximately 300 individuals
in need were able to benefit from
this charitable initiative.
“Urban poverty is real. In this
month of giving, we are lucky
to be in a position to offer some
comfort and aid to those in
need,” Dato’ Farshila said.
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Group Communications Department’s
3D/2N Penang Escape
(22 - 24 August 2014)
T
his year, we headed north to Penang
Island for our teambuilding retreat.
Our Penang Escape itinerary included
a one-night cruise experience on the
SuperStar Libra cruise ship, visits to
fascinating places such as the Made
in Penang Interactive Museum, Bukit
Bendera (Penang Hill), Chowrasta
Market and Gurney Drive, as well as a
bowling competition. We stayed at The
Royale Bintang Penang in Georgetown.
Interacting with pictures
After touching down in
Penang, we were taken to a 3D
art museum called the Made in Penang
Interactive Museum, which was just
within walking distance of our hotel.
It is the latest attraction in Penang,
promoting the history of Penang, its
iconic landmarks as well as historic
figures via 3D wall and floor murals.
We had a lot of fun making amusing
poses and snapping photos with these
amazing 3D art pieces.
Unforgettable cruise experience
In the evening, we proceeded to the
Swettenham Pier for an overnight cruise
experience on the SuperStar Libra cruise
ship. Once on board, we roamed around
the ship from deck to deck to check out
what was interesting.
We spent most of our time chilling out on
the lazy chairs on the top deck, watching
the starry sky, enjoying the fresh breeze
and listening to the live band that belted
Spectacular view of
the city from the hill
out a blend of both modern tunes and
famous oldies, which we sung along
with. It was wonderful to have time to
relax and unwind. We spent the next
couple of hours at the karaoke lounge
before heading back to our rooms
after midnight. We disembarked from
the cruise ship the next day after a
delicious breakfast.
Day 1
“If it looks like we are having a
good time, it is because we are!”
Filipino trio bring back the classics
as well as today’s latest hits
Unleashing their inner rock
star at karaoke lounge
Group photos on the top deck of
the SuperStar Libra cruise ship
Group photo at the foothill
Superb view of the city and beyond
The best part of our Penang Hill
experience was the steep climb up
the hill via the Swiss-made funicular train. The
ride was smooth and fast. Once at the top, we
enjoyed the cool and refreshing air as well as
the breathtaking view of the city. We could see
the history of Penang unfold before our eyes
as we looked out over the island.
Interacting with pictures at
Made in Penang Interactive Museum
Day 2
Penang Hill also provided us with some muchneeded respite from the hot and bustling city.
We had a pleasant walk around the area
before heading back down again. All
that walking around had made us
a bit hungry, so we had our lunch
at the famous Line Clear Nasi
Kandar restaurant.
Tasting the best nasi kandar (left) and cendol (right) in town
We then proceeded to Chowrasta
Market to buy some pickles from
the famous Jeruk Madu Pak Abu
before stopping at Prangin Mall
for a bowling game. Although
tired, we ended our day with a
visit to the famed Gurney Drive
night market.
In front of the famous
jeruk stall in Chowratsa
Time to say goodbye...
And so we left Penang
with a heavy heart. We will
surely miss its charming colonial
architecture, its mouth-watering
delights such as Char Kuay Teow,
nasi kandar and cendol, and of
course the comfort of our rooms
at The Royale Bintang Penang as
well as its incredibly attentive and
friendly staff.
Day 3
There isn’t a much better form
of teambuilding than bowling
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the Curve news
eCurve news
Experience 'Budaya Raya' at the Curve
Mekar Raya - A Show
of Splendour (27 June – 29 July 2014)
(27 June – 29 July 2014)
T
his year’s month-long Hari Raya
celebration at the Curve was filled
with culture and tradition. Themed
‘Budaya Raya’, the highlight of the
Curve’s Hari Raya campaign
was the ‘Budaya Raya Dance
Musical’ which showcased the
traditional art of wayang kulit,
as well as an amalgamation
of timeless Malay music and
dances from different states in
the country.
In addition to this, authentic
and trendy Raya apparels
and accessories caught the
attention of shoppers in the
‘Budaya Raya Fashion Show.’
There were also entertaining
performances of evergreen
instrumental music including
Centre Manager, En. Jazmi Kamaruddin hitting the
gong to launch the Hari Raya campaign
T
his year’s Raya celebration at eCurve
was inspired by the lush beauty of
nature, and also emphasised the virtues
of patience, perseverance, forgiveness
and benevolence embraced by Muslims
during the month of Ramadan.
Instrumental gambus and accordian duo
the classical accordion, gambus, kompang,
percussion and violin. Hari Raya at the Curve
was indeed a rich blend of colour, tradition
and joy.
The spirit
of giving
(30 June 2014)
Dancers entertain guests with cultural dances
t
he Curve ushered in the holy
month of Ramadan with much
care and empathy by giving back
to the less privileged. A group of
20 senior citizens from Rumah
Aktiviti Warga Emas Cheras
Baru were invited to the Curve
for a wonderful and entertaining
buka puasa celebration.
Surrounded
by
timeless
Malay handicraft décor in the
Centre Court of the Curve,
the guests were entertained
by the enchanting wayang
kulit performance, followed
by traditional music and
dances. Many evergreen songs
ignited beautiful memories for
the senior citizens. They all
Group photo of the Curve team and senior citizens
enjoyed the buka puasa feast, which comprised
a Ramadan buffet spread of scrumptious MiddleEastern cuisine. At the end of the day, the senior
citizens were delighted to receive duit raya
packets as tokens. It was indeed a memorable
afternoon for all.
As part of its efforts to spread the festive
joy, eCurve invited a group of young
children from Rumah Amal Suci Rohani
for a special buka puasa event during
the second week of Ramadan.
20 orphans and their
four guardians were
treated to a session
of fun and games at
CP Arcade. After the
fun-filled
activities,
the children made
their way to the
Centre Atrium to
enjoy the launching
of the ‘Mekar Raya’
campaign. They were
also presented with
duit raya as well as
goodie bags, after
which
they
were
A mother and her daughter pose happily with Dora and Diego
ready to dress them up and take
photographs on the red carpet. The
makeover and photo sessions were
free for shoppers with purchases of
RM80 and above at the Centre Court
or RM200 and above at any outlet
in the Curve. A colouring corner and
game booth were also available for
children to enjoy.
Centre Manager, Azizul Hisham Ahmad
handing out duit raya as well as
Raya goodies to the orphan
The main highlight of eCurve’s Raya festivities
was the Mekar Raya dance performance.
Adorned in colourful costumes reminiscent
of exotic flowers and butterflies, the talented
performers brought the bloom of Raya to life
with exhilarating choreography featuring a mix
of contemporary and traditional movements
set to a rhythmic beat.
Apart
from
the
lush
surroundings
and
performances,
shoppers were able
to spoil themselves
and their loved ones,
with a variety of
vendors to cater to
everyone’s
festive
needs. Shoppers that
spent above RM200
were
entitled
to
redeem a Mini Plant
Set and vibrant green
duit raya packets.
Tan Sri Lodin kongsi kemeriahan Aidilfitri
bersama anak yatim dan kakitangan Boustead
Kumpulan Boustead dan LTAT yang
bertempat di hotel The Royale Chulan
Kuala Lumpur.
(12 – 21 September 2014)
n celebration of the school holidays,
Meet and Greet sessions with
Dora and Diego from the popular
children’s cartoon ‘Dora the Explorer:
Dora Rocks!’ took place at the
Curve’s Centre Court. In line with the
theme ‘Dora Rocks!’, children under
12 had the opportunity to be All Day
Rock Stars, with makeover booths
invited to enjoy a buka puasa meal at The
Manhattan Fish Market.
The children and caretakers from Rumah Amal Suci Rohani in a group photo with eCurve management team
Dora rocks at the Curve
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Dancers in colourful costumes perform Mekar Raya dance
Anak-anak yatim dari Rumah Khidmat Baitul Mahabbah
bersalaman dengan Tan Sri
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ada 15 Ogos 2014 yang lalu, Naib
Pengerusi/Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan
Boustead Holdings Berhad, YBhg. Tan Sri
Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin telah
meraikan seramai 72 orang anak yatim
dari dua buah rumah anak yatim iaitu
Rumah Kebajikan Al-Kausar dan Rumah
Khidmat Baitul Mahabbah. Mereka diraikan
sempena Majlis Sambutan Rumah Terbuka
Aidilfitri yang diadakan untuk kakitangan
Anak-anak yatim tersebut telah
mendapat layanan mesra dan penuh
kasih sayang dari Tan Sri sekeluarga
serta staf yang bertugas. Suasana
meriah dan ceria dapat dirasai
apabila melihat keletah mereka
bermain dan bergurau-senda sesama
sendiri sambil menikmati juadah
yang disediakan.
Tan Sri menyambut kedatangan tetamu
Majlis diakhiri dengan bacaan doa
serta penyampaian duit raya dan
sumbangan peribadi daripada Tan Sri
sekeluarga kepada anak-anak yatim
tersebut serta para pengetua mereka.
Pada majlis tersebut, kakitangan
Boustead dan LTAT yang hadir turut
mengambil
kesempatan
untuk
beramah mesra dan bersalaman
dengan Tan Sri dan keluarga beliau.
Kakitangan Boustead yang hadir menikmati
juadah yang disediakan
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Great vacation destination tips
by Boustead Travel featuring
The Royale Bintang news 2014
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July
The Royale Bintang Resort
& Spa Seremban
The hotel's General Manager, En. Mashor
Din distributes ‘duit raya’ packets to the
underprivileged children of Taman Sinar
Harapan Tunku Ampuan Najihah Seremban.
Also present is Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat
Negeri Sembilan Director, Tn. Abdullah bin
Hanapi.
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August
The WarnaRasa Selangor & Festival
Pelancongan Seni Kontemporari Malaysia
(1MCAT) is launched by Ministry of Tourism
and Culture's Deputy Secretary General,
En. Rashidi Hasbullah. He is accompanied
by the hotel's General Manager, Mr. Julian
Blaydes and YBhg. Dato' Mahadzir Lokman.
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15
August
The Royale Chulan Damansara
August
31
August
The Royale Bintang Resort
& Spa Seremban
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f you are looking for an interesting
getaway, consider Korea. Visiting
Korea is an experience unlike any
other. You’ll have a chance to explore
the exquisite countryside, looming
mountain ranges, and peaceful waters
that gave Korea her nickname, 'The
Land of the Morning Calm.'
A group of children throws a wonderful
performance of classical music during
‘Merdeka Matinee’ at the hotel's Asiatique
Restaurant.
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September
The Royale Chulan Damansara &
The Royale Bintang The Curve
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
Seoul
PLACES MUST VISIT IN KOREA
Boustead Holdings Berhad’s Deputy Chairman/
Group Managing Director, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato'
Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin, YBhg. Pn. Sri Datin
Seri Norhayati Abdul Rahman and family host
a group of underprivileged children during
an Aidilfitri open house gathering.
19-21
August
27
August
The Royale Bintang Penang
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The Royale Chulan Damansara &
The Royale Bintang The Curve
The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur
The Royal Malaysian Navy plays host to
the 6th annual 'Western Pacific Naval
Symposium Senior Enlisted Leaders Working
Group' with delegates from 15 countries.
August
Participants from The Royale Bintang Kuala
Lumpur pose with YBhg. Datuk Mokhtar
Khir during the BHPetrol Orange Run
2014 organised by Boustead Petroleum
Marketing Sdn. Bhd.
September
The management team of the hotel takes a
group photo with Penang Governor, TYT Tun
Hj. (Dr.) Dato' Seri Utama Hj. Abdul Rahman
during his site visit to the hotel.
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AUgust
The winners of the BHPetrol Orange Run
2014 pose together.
The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
Seoul, the capital of Korea,
is one of the most popular
tourist destinations in all of Korea.
To get the most out of your stay,
visit some of Seoul's most famous
attractions by taking a trip aboard the
Seoul City Tour Bus, which offers four
unique courses. The Seoul Panorama
Course circles Seoul's major tourist
attractions, while the Downtown/
Palace Course covers the famous
Cheonggyecheon Stream and the
royal palaces. The Traditional Market
Course stops at some of the best
traditional markets and shopping
towns in Seoul and finally, the Night
Course provides an opportunity to
take in the city's spectacular night
views.
Seoul
Made popular by the
drama series ‘Winter
Sonata’, the island is not as big as one
might expect, but cozy and versatile.
Nami Island
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September
The Royale Chulan Damansara
The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur
The hotel is the chosen venue for an Aidilfitri
celebration organised by Boustead Estates
Agency Sdn. Bhd.
The Hotel Group donates RM40,000 to
four selected charitable organisations. This
contribution is part of the Group’s corporate
social responsibility (CSR) initiative as well
as to inaugurate its new branding identity
for all future CSR efforts titled ‘We Care’.
The cheques are presented to the charity
representatives by Boustead Holdings
Berhad’s Chairman, YBhg. Gen. Tan Sri Dato’
Mohd Ghazali Hj. Che Mat (R) and assisted
by Boustead Hotels & Resorts Sdn. Bhd.’s
Group Director of Operations, YBhg. Datuk
Mokhtar Khir.
The highlight of the island is the many
tree-lined paths that all lead to the
central square's restaurants and shops.
The birch tree lined path is better known
among drama lovers as the path where
Bae and Choi rode a bicycle on their
date. Only a 10-minute ferry ride from
Gapyeong in Gyeonggi-do (Province)
opens up a new world, or
rather an older world; one
untouched by the Digital
Age.
RailBike
TRAVEL TIPS
Korea has four seasons, with a
wet monsoon/summer in the
middle of the year, and a cold
winter from November to March.
The island of Jeju off the southern
coast is the warmest and wettest
place in the country. The ideal
time to visit Korea is during the
autumn months (SeptemberNovember). During this time, the
country experiences warm, sunny
weather, skies that are cobalt blue
and spectacular foliage that is
perhaps the biggest draw. Winters
are cold and dry and are a good
time to visit if you are interested
in winter sports as there are
numerous ski resorts. Spring
(April-May) is also beautiful with
all the cherry blossoms in bloom.
The summer months are muggy
and hot, and rather crowded. It is
also when the monsoon begins
so many activities are subject to
the fluctuations of heavy rain.
Samcheok Railbike
The Royale Bintang Penang
Penang Governor, TYT Tun Hj. (Dr.) Dato'
Seri Utama Hj. Abdul Rahman makes a site
visit to the hotel at the invitation of General
Manager, Mr. Andrew Lim.
Korea
The WarnaRasa Perak is launched by
Pelancongan, Kesenian dan Kebudayaan
Negeri Perak Committee Chairman, YB Dato’
Nolee Ashilin bt. Dato’ Mohammed Radzi.
She is accompanied by Perak Finance Officer,
YB Dato’ Hj. Mohd Gazali bin Jalal and Public
Relations Manager, Cik Dangsuria Zainurdin.
Namiseom Island
The
Samcheok
Ocean
Railbike
Tour
is
5.4
kilometers long. The tour
starts
from
Gungchon
Station, stops at the Chogok
Rest Area, goes through
Chogok Tunnel, Chogok
Tunnel 2, and the Yonghwa
Tunnel before reaching its
final destination at Yonghwa Station 40
minutes later. The specially-designed
Railbike can seat two to four people and
comes equipped with a small motor that
kicks in during the uphill portions of the
route.
Everland Resort opened
in 1976 as the first family
amusement park in Korea. Though
originally
called
‘Yongin
Jayeon
Nongwon,’ it changed its name to
‘Everland’ to make the name more
recognizable to international audiences.
The park is home to
over 40 heart-pounding
rides and attractions.
In addition to ‘Safari
World’ featuring white
tigers, tigers, lions and
bears, ‘Lost Valley’
opened in April 2013,
letting visitors get up
close and personal with
the wild safari’s giraffes,
elephants and white
lions
riding
on
unique
amphibious
vehicles. Other
great
spots
for family fun
are the Snow Sled (the first and
the longest of its kind in Korea),
Caribbean Bay (an outstanding
water park) and Everland
Speedway (a racing track).
Full of exciting attractions and
entertainment, Everland is one of
the most popular places in Korea
for families, friends, and couples.
Everland
Everland
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Seoul
51 million (2013)
1 hour faster than Malaysia (GMT+9)
Korean won
1RM = 317
1US$ = 1,022
On the right
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BHPetrol collaborates once again with
RTM on CSR programme
KSB anjur ‘Escape Room Challenge 2014’
K
elab Sukan Boustead (KSB) buat pertama kalinya telah
berjaya menganjurkan satu pertandingan baharu iaitu
‘Escape Room Challenge’ yang telah dirasmikan oleh
Naib Presiden KSB, En. Md Aziman Abd Aziz.
Menurut para peserta, mereka sangat seronok dan teruja dengan
permainan baharu ini. KSB bercadang untuk menganjurkan
aktiviti ini untuk tahun hadapan dan berharap lebih ramai ahli
yang mengambil bahagian.
Permainan ini memerlukan kekuatan dan ketajaman
mental serta kerjasama berpasukan di mana para peserta
perlu melepasi diri mereka dari sebuah bilik misteri dalam
masa 45 minit. Mereka akan diberikan teka-teki serta
petunjuk untuk dirungkaikan bagi mencari jalan keluar.
Sebanyak lima pasukan yang terdiri daripada lima
pemain telah mengambil bahagian iaitu pasukan Federal
De Sona (Property Development), The Socialist (Boustead
Estate Agency), The Incredible (Boustead Estate Agency
dan Company Secretary), Astalavista (the Curve) dan The
Paranoic (the Curve dan DEC).
BHPetrol team pays a visit to the poor recipients’ homes in Kg. Leftenan Adnan, Kajang (left) and Tg. Lumpur, Kuantan (right)
I
n its effort to promote a caring society amongst Malaysians,
BHPetrol has once again collaborated with RTM on a CSR
programme called ‘Di Celah Celah Kehidupan’ (DCCK) to raise
awareness for needy individuals. The programme depicts real
life stories of underprivileged members of society who are in
need of care and attention.
DCCK 2014 was officially launched during the Selamat Pagi
Malaysia segment on TV1 on 20 June 2014. The 26-episode
programme was aired daily at 6.20pm during the fasting
month from 2 to 28 July 2014. Viewers can also watch repeats
every Saturday at 4.50pm from August to December 2014.
All Malaysians are invited to contribute and play their part in
helping to change the lives of the less fortunate.
Pasukan The Paranoic telah muncul juara sementara
pasukan Astalavista mendapat tempat kedua dan
Federal De Sona di tempat ketiga. Pasukan yang menang
membawa pulang hadiah wang tunai serta sebuah pingat.
Peserta 'Escape Room Challenge 2014'
KSB lawat dan sampaikan sumbangan kepada
Pusat Jagaan Lambaian Kasih
P
ada 21 Jun 2014, Kelab Sukan Boustead (KSB) telah
mengadakan satu lawatan ke rumah anak yatim
Pusat Jagaan Lambaian Kasih di Sungai Penchala,
Kuala Lumpur.
Pusat jagaan ini menempatkan seramai 70 orang
kanak-kanak serta 17 orang tenaga pengajar. Lawatan
ini dihadiri oleh beberapa orang ahli KSB di mana
mereka telah dihiburkan dengan persembahan oleh
kanak-kanak ini.
Di akhir lawatan, KSB serta syarikat Boustead Curve
Sdn. Bhd. dan Damansara Entertainment Centre Sdn.
Bhd. telah menyumbangkan beberapa barangan asas
serta wang tunai kepada pusat tersebut.
Johan - The Paranoic
Tempat kedua - Astalavista
Tempat ketiga - Federal De Sona
Kelab Sukan Boustead adakan
Jamuan Hari Raya untuk ahlinya
P
ada 19 Ogos 2014, Kelab
Sukan Boustead (KSB) telah
mengadakan Jamuan Hari Raya
Aidilfitri untuk semua ahlinya
bertempat di tingkat 9 Kompleks
Sukan Boustead. Jamuan diadakan
bagi
mengeratkan
hubungan
silaturrahim sesama ahli.
Pelbagai
juadah
disediakan
antaranya nasi briyani, kambing
golek bakar, kuih muih serta
minuman.
Tepat jam 12 tengahari, Dewan
Badminton Kelab Sukan telah
dipenuhi dengan para tetamu
yang sudah tidak sabar untuk
menjamu
selera.
Kehadiran
mereka telah disambut mesra
oleh ahli jawatankuasa kelab.
Tetamu kehormat yang turut
Tetamu kehormat menikmati hidangan yang disediakan
hadir ialah YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri
Lodin Wok Kamarudin, YBhg. Tan
Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Ramli Hj. Mohd
Nor (R), YBhg. Dato’ Shoib Abdullah
dan juga Mr. Daniel Ebinesan.
Ahli-ahli KSB bergambar kenangan bersama anak-anak yatim Pusat Jagaan Lambaian Kasih
Wakil KSB, Pn. Ida Rahyu Nasaruddin menyerahkan
sumbangan barangan asas dan wang tunai kepada Ustazah Rahmah,
penjaga Pusat Jagaan Lambaian Kasih
Wajah-wajah keceriaan ahli-ahli KSB yang hadir
Kambing golek bakar merupakan
menu yang paling mendapat
sambutan daripada para tetamu.
Walaupun disambut sederhana,
majlis tetap meriah dengan gelak
ketawa para tetamu.
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BHPetrol Orange Run 2014
Jaya, Majlis Perbandaran Petaling Jaya
and Affin Bank.
“In the spirit of Malaysia Day, the BHPetrol
Orange Run 2014 is an event that promotes
unity amongst Malaysians while providing
an avenue for participants to have fun,
keep fit, unite and contribute to society
through the funds raised for the Run,” said
BHPetrol’s Managing Director, Mr. Tan
Kim Thiam.
Among key people at the event
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eturning for its ninth consecutive year,
BHPetrol held its 2014 Orange Run at the
Piazza, the Curve, Mutiara Damansara on
7 September 2014. This year, close to 3,000
runners participated in the Orange Run.
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The 12-km run is open to all aged 13 years
and above, with eight categories namely
Men and Women Veteran, Men and Women
Open, Boys, Girls, and Men and Women
International Open. The annual run was
organised in collaboration with IPD Petaling
All of the entry fees collected from
participants were donated to selected
recipients, along with an additional
contribution of RM30,000 from BHPetrol.
In appreciation of their national service
in keeping Malaysia safe and peaceful,
Boustead Holdings Berhad’s Deputy
Chairman/Group Managing Director,
YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok
Kamaruddin, presented RM10,000 each
to families of two members of the Armed
Forces, Koperal Ahmad Hurairah bin Ismail
and Koperal Ahmad Farhan bin Ruslan,
who lost their lives in the line of duty in
Lahad Datu. Contributions of RM10,000
each were also presented to the National
Cancer Council Malaysia (MAKNA) and
Good Samaritan Home.
Group photo of winners of each category
Tan Sri Lodin presents contribution to family of Armed Forces personnel killed in Lahad Datu (left)
as well as non-profit organisation, Good Samaritan Home (right)