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1 Corporate Planning and Group 2 Group Finance (GFIN) 3 Jabatan Komunikasi Korporat 4 KSB anjur Legal & Compliance departments’ organises Rat Race 2015 adakan kempen derma darah sukan ekstrem trip to and pg 11 pg 13 Rakit Redah Jeram pg 8 & 9 pg 16 2 3 Deputy Chairman/Group Managing Director's message UAC receives SIRIM award

AC Berhad (UAC) recently received Seri Panglima Madius Tangau at a Dear fellow Bousteadians, Uthe prestigious 2015 SIRIM Quality ceremony held in Petaling Jaya on efforts towards enhancing the quality (Product) Award. The award was 13 November 2015. I would like to wish all of you and of our products and services, in spite of presented by the Minister of Science, your families a very Happy New Year. market conditions. Technology and Innovation, YB Datuk This award is given to UAC in As we kick off 2016, I am glad to note recognition of the quality performance that above all, Boustead remains a The year ahead is expected to be a of its range of products. Mr. BT Gan, resilient Group. trying one given the ongoing volatility Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief of the global economy. However, by Operating Officer received the award Indeed, 2015 was a challenging leveraging on our resilient nature and on behalf of the Company. year as market forces impacted the our strengths as a highly diversified Group, from the implementation of Group, I am confident we will be able to The 2015 SIRIM Quality Award marks the Goods and Services Tax and the achieve our objectives in 2016. As we another milestone for the Company depreciation of the Ringgit to the work together to reach our goals, I urge in its pursuit of sustainable product decrease in crude palm oil prices. Bousteadians to remain steadfast and quality. It also affirms the efforts of the Despite these market conditions, we focused on improving productivity in management to drive the Company Mr. KL Tan (right) receiving the Carbon Footprint Certification As we move forward, the Group must were able to persevere due to our order to maintain our momentum. towards higher product quality from SIRIM's Director, Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ continue to improve and strengthen Dr. Mohamed Salleh Mohamed Yasin solid and stable foundation. excellence all the time through the efficiencies and productivity. A tangible May 2016 be a fruitful and rewarding commitment, passion and teamwork event. The Carbon Footprint Certification demonstration of this was during the year for us all. of UAC’s management and staff. Furthermore, in line with our annual SIRIM Industry Night, which saw scheme is a pilot programme funded by UK commitment to enhancing value for UAC Berhad receiving the prestigious This award further encourages the Switch-Asia and driven by SIRIM QAS Sdn. shareholders, in the third quarter SIRIM Quality Award for Product. Thank you. team to continue to strive for higher Bhd. UAC is one of the pioneer companies to of the financial year we declared Pharmaniaga Berhad was also awarded quality in its products and higher receive this certification, which recognises dividends of 6 sen per share. This with certification for several quality standards in its manufacturing the Company’s commitment to reducing brings total dividends to 16 sen per schemes under SIRIM Berhad. This processes. risks of environmental damage through share to date. is indeed testament to our dedicated Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin Mr. BT Gan (3rd from left) receiving the SIRIM Quality (Product) Award carbon emission reduction. Mr. KL Tan, from the Minister. Also in the picture are SIRIM’s President and Chief Executive, Dato’ Dr. Zainal Abidin Mohd Yusof (far left) UAC also received the Carbon Manager QA received the award on behalf and Chairman, Tan Sri Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali (far right) Footprint Certification at the same of the Company.

Perutusan Timbalan Pengerusi/Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan UNMC awarded MyRA 5-star rating

Staf Boustead yang dihargai, he University of Nottingham Technologies, Nanotechnology, TMalaysia Campus (UNMC) was Climate and Pollution, Intelligent Saya ingin mengucapkan Selamat 6 sen sesaham pada suku ketiga tahun ekonomi global yang berterusan. Walau awarded a 5-star rating by Systems, Advanced Materials and Tahun Baru kepada anda sekeluarga. kewangan ini. Ini menjadikan jumlah bagaimanapun, dengan memanfaatkan Research Assessment (MyRA) Geomechanics. UNMC’s current Ketika kita memasuki tahun 2016 ini, dividen setakat ini sebanyak 16 sen sifat berdaya tahan dan kekuatan for the quality of its research and research portfolio stands in excess saya gembira untuk menyatakan sesaham. kita sebagai sebuah Kumpulan innovation, making it the highest rated of RM33 million. bahawa Boustead kekal sebagai berkepelbagaian, saya yakin kita dapat international university in Malaysia. Kumpulan berdaya tahan. Tatkala kita bergerak maju, Kumpulan mencapai matlamat-matlamat kita pada The announcement was made at a UNMC also undertakes research for kita perlu terus meningkatkan dan tahun 2016. Ketika kita bekerja bersama- ceremony officiated by the Minister of the business community, utilising Sesungguhnya, tahun 2015 mengukuhkan kecekapan dan sama untuk mencapai matlamat kita, Higher Education, Malaysia, YB Dato' MyResearch Sdn. Bhd., which is a merupakan satu tahun yang produktiviti. Bukti ketara dapat dilihat saya menyeru agar staf Boustead dapat Seri Idris Jusoh, on 30 November 2015. tax efficient vehicle. In 2015, UNMC mencabar di mana kuasa pasaran semasa acara tahunan Malam Industri terus bertahan dan memberi tumpuan set up its first spin out company, telah memberi kesan kepada SIRIM di mana UAC Berhad telah untuk meningkatkan produktiviti bagi MyRA measures the quality of research, Nottingham Green Technologies Kumpulan, dari pelaksanaan Cukai menerima Anugerah Kualiti SIRIM mengekalkan momentum kita. development, commercialisation and Sdn. Bhd., which focuses on Barangan dan Perkhidmatan (GST) yang berprestij bagi produknya. innovation conducted by Malaysian cleaning up effluent from palm oil dan kejatuhan Ringgit ke Pharmaniaga Berhad juga telah universities. mills. Semoga 2016 menjadi tahun yang penurunan harga minyak sawit menerima pensijilan untuk beberapa menguntungkan dan memanfaatkan mentah. Walaupun keadaan pasaran skim kualiti di bawah SIRIM Berhad. Professor Christine Ennew, CEO and Professor Graham Kendall, kita semua. sebegini, kita masih dapat bertahan Sesungguhnya, ini adalah bukti Provost of UNMC, said, “This is a Vice-Provost for Research and kerana mempunyai asas yang kukuh kepada usaha berterusan kita ke significant achievement, recognising Knowledge Transfer of UNMC, dan stabil. arah peningkatan kualiti produk dan that we are delivering high quality said, “This is a fantastic outcome Terima kasih. Minister Idris Jusoh presenting the MyRA certificate to perkhidmatan walaupun keadaan research and achieving benchmarks Professor Kendall (left) in the presence of Datuk , for UNMC and is a testament to Tambahan pula, sejajar dengan pasaran adalah sukar. Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Dato’ Professor equivalent to the country’s leading Dr. Asma Ismail, Director General of Higher Education all the hard work by the staff at komitmen kita untuk meningkatkan Universities.” the University. I am extremely nilai pemegang saham, kita telah Tahun mendatang ini dijangka proud to represent the team of high mengisytiharkan dividen sebanyak sukar memandangkan ketidaktentuan Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin With 280 academic staff, UNMC’s Sustainable Palm Oil and an Asia quality academics and professional world-class research portfolio Aerospace Technology Centre. This is services staff that have achieved comprises Environmental Sustainability, further supported by research groups that this in the short time that we have Islamic Business and Finance, explore areas such as Drug Delivery, Green had a presence in Malaysia.” 4 5 Boustead participates in dialogue session Congratulations Pharmaniaga! on graduate employability

HR Asia Award 2015

harmaniaga Berhad (Pharmaniaga) was once again selected as a Precipient 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 . 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 Tan Sri Lodin and several distinguised guests at the event

oustead Holdings Berhad (Boustead) recently Representing the Boustead Group was YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Bparticipated in a dialogue session between academians Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin, Deputy Chairman/Group and industry participants, focusing on the issue of graduate Managing Director; En. Fahmy Ismail, Chief Executive Officer, employability. Organised by the Economic Planning Boustead Plantation Berhad and Pn. Nawal Hanafiah, Senior Unit (EPU) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 11 General Manager, Group Human Capital Management. En. Mohamad Rizal Hj. Mansor (right) from November 2015, the event was graced by the Prime Minister, En. Jamsari Mohamad (right) from Pharmaniaga Logistics receiving the Idaman Pharma Manufacturing (Sg. Petani ISMS certificate from SIRIM's Chairman, Tan Sri Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali branch) receiving the triple certification from YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak and chaired by Also present were Boustead’s current and former Boustead SIRIM's President and Chief Executive, YB Senator Dato’ Sri , Minister of the Skim Latihan 1 Malaysia (SL1M) interns, along with SL1M interns Dato' Dr. Zainal Abidin Mohd Yusof Prime Minister’s Department. from other GLICs and GLCs. As a GLC, Boustead has been SIRIM Industry Night 2015 supporting the SL1M programme since its inception in 2011 as Parties involved in the dialogue session were the Heads part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. harmaniaga recently received certification for several quality Idaman Pharma Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. (Seri Iskandar of Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs) Pschemes under SIRIM Berhad. Ten certificates have been branch) received three certifications each, namely for the and Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) as well as The SL1M programme was introduced by the Government awarded to companies under the Pharmaniaga Group, including Quality Management System Certification Scheme (ISO Vice Chancellors of public universities in Malaysia. Other to help address the issue of graduate employability. To- the Information Technology Department under Pharmaniaga 9001), Environmental Management System Certification distinguished guests included YB Dato’ Sri Richard Riot date, many graduates have benefitted from the programme. Logistics Sdn. Bhd., which was awarded with the Information Scheme (ISO 14001), and Occupational Health and Safety Anak Jaem, Minister of Human Resources and YB Datuk Several interns who showed strong potential were recruited Security Management System (ISMS) (ISO/IEC 27001) Management System Certification Scheme (OHSAS Seri Idris Jusoh, Minister of Higher Education. into Boustead’s growing talent pool. certification. 18001).

Meanwhile, Pharmaniaga LifeScience Sdn. Bhd., Idaman Congratulations to the teams and all who worked very Pharma Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. (Sg. Petani branch) and hard to attain these prestigious certifications! the exhibition which comprised more than 50 exhibition booths, Boustead several interesting programmes were conducted by the exhibitors such as Malaysia’s 100 Leading participates in debate competitions, forums and a Graduate Employers Award 2015 lucky draw. MISEE 2015 harmaniaga was recognised as an employer of choice Pby university graduates, topping the list of Malaysia’s 100 Leading Graduate Employers Award 2015 in the oustead Holdings Berhad Pharmaceutical sector, ousting finalists GlaxoSmithKline (Boustead) recently participated Malaysia and Pfizer Malaysia. The award was based on B in the Malaysia Investment & Stock Visitors looking at the information posters votes from public and private undergraduates, as well as Exchange Expo (MISEE) 2015, which at Boustead's exhibition booth from those who graduated less than a year ago. was held at the Putra World Trade Centre from 20 to 22 November of the event was to educate the public and The black tie award presentation ceremony was held at the 2015. engage with potential retail investors. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 13 November 2015. En. Mohamed Iqbal Abdul Rahman, Chief Operating Officer The event was officiated by Minister Participants included Bursa Malaysia, of Pharmaniaga, represented the company to receive the of Finance II, YB Dato' Seri Ahmad public listed and unit trust companies as award. Pharmaniaga previously received the same award in A visitor being briefed on the Boustead's En. Mohamed Iqbal (right) receives the award from Husni Hanadzlah. The objective well as investment consultants. Besides business activities GTI Media Malaysia's Director, Mr. Loh Kwai Nam 2012 and 2014. 6 7

Congratulations Abdul Rahman and Low Tian Hock!

bdul Rahman Mohd Raidzoh and Low Tian Hock did to attend a graduation ceremony organised by MICPA on On behalf of Boustead, we would like to congratulate Athe Company proud when they recently completed and 26 October 2015 at Connexion@Nexus, Bangsar South. Abdul Rahman and Low on their success and we look attained the Malaysian Institute Present at the graduation ceremony were Abdul Rahman’s forward to seeing them both build long and successful of Certified Public Accountants parents, wife and young son as well as Mr. Daniel Ebinesan, careers with the Group. All the best! (MICPA) qualification and Group Finance Director and other representatives from Boustead. 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 From left: En. Fahmy Ismail, Mr. Low Tian Hock, Mr. Daniel Ebinesan, Mr. Andrew Ratcliffe of ICAEW, Accountant Trainee Programme Ms. Loh Wei Yuen of ICAEW, Ms. Josephine Wong, Pn. Nawal Hanafiah, Pn. Johana Sara and are both today, successful and Mr. Mark Billington of ICAEW chartered accountants with the Low also similarly attended a graduation ceremony organised by Group. ICAEW held on 5 November 2015. Present to share Low’s hard Abdul Rahman receiving MICPA earned success at the auspicious ceremony held at JW Marriot In honour of his achievement, certificate from Mr. Tan Theng Hooi Hotel, Kuala Lumpur were his parents, Mr. Daniel Ebinesan and of MICPA Abdul Rahman was invited 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 also other representatives from Boustead. A group photo for remembrance

Profile of a Chartered Accountant - Abdul Rahman bin Mohd Raidzoh Profile of a Chartered Accountant - Low Tian Hock when he completed his SPM. He by me through thick and thin, and it Low’s accounting journey began in 2007 Low believes that “All work and no then pursued Foundation Study in is comforting to know that come what when he was awarded a merit scholarship play makes Jack a dull boy.” Hence, Engineering at a private university under may, I'll always have her support and to pursue the RMIT Bachelor of Business he enjoys watching movies, travelling scholarship before continuing to pursue calming presence with me.” degree, majoring in Accounting. Upon and sports like table tennis and hiking. a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Power graduation, Low joined the Company’s Engineering the next year at the same The Accountant Trainee Programme ICAEW Accountant Trainee Programme. Low believes that the ICAEW university. Some things were not meant provided Abdul Rahman the opportunity Since then he has been exposed to programme is a great stepping stone to be and dictated by circumstances, to learn from the very best finance various operations within the Boustead that will help him grow further within he left the engineering field after two personnel in the Boustead Group. Group of Companies, starting with Group the Boustead Group. He looks forward years. He then continued his education Being under the tutelages of Finance and subsequently to the Trading to contributing to the Boustead Group by taking a Diploma in Accountancy Mdm. Amy Ng, Boustead Building & Industrial Division of the Group. The by applying the knowledge gained course at Universiti Teknologi Mara, Materials’ Financial Controller and experience he gained in group reporting, from his accounting and business Seri Iskandar and proceeded to the Mr. Tilliampalam Sangarapillai, The taxation, financial and management studies. main campus in Shah Alam to pursue University of Nottingham Malaysia accounting is the greatest advantage his Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy. Campus’ Director of Non-Academic of joining the Accountant Trainee He is extremely grateful to Mr. Daniel Services provided him with quality Programme where real life situations and Ebinesan, the Group Finance Director Since joining Boustead, he has been experience which helped him to shape theoretical aspects of the syllabus go in particular and Boustead for giving assigned to the Tax Department of his professionalism and work attitude QUALIFICATIONS: hand in hand. him the opportunity to be part of the Boustead Holdings Berhad, Boustead early in his career. Accountant Trainee Programme and • Graduate of the Malaysian Institute Building Materials Sdn. Bhd., Boustead Undeniably, the programme is a for the continued faith and support. of Certified Public Accountants Sissons Paints Sdn. Bhd., The University Abdul Rahman is extremely grateful QUALIFICATIONS: challenging one that requires a lot of (MICPA) & Chartered Accountants of Nottingham in Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. to Mr. Daniel Ebinesan, the Group • Graduate of the Institute of dedication and perseverance. In addition Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and is currently an Accountant assigned Finance Director, for his mentorship Chartered Accountants in England to the responsibilities at work, Low • Bachelor of Accountancy, Universiti to MHS Aviation Berhad. and support and to Boustead for & Wales (ICAEW) attended lectures and classes regularly Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam giving him the opportunity to be part • Diploma in Accountancy, Universiti • Member of Malaysian Institute of in preparation for his examinations. The father-of-one who is expecting of the Accountant Trainee Programme. Accountants and CPA Australia Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar another child in April considers Juggling between work and studies • Master of Engineering (Civil- himself a family-oriented person. became increasingly difficult as he was Structure), Universiti Teknologi DATE JOINED BOUSTEAD: He acknowledges that juggling assigned bigger roles and responsibilities Malaysia at the workplace. As the saying goes, • 1 November 2012 between work, studies and family is very demanding and requires a huge • Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” with Distinction, RMIT University, CURRENT POSITION: effort to pull through. Thanks to his supportive family, especially his parents Australia With good self-discipline, determination • Accountant, Boustead Holdings and wife, he managed to complete his and time management, Low completed Berhad (assigned to MHS Aviation MICPA programme in two years and DATE JOINED BOUSTEAD: his final module in July 2015. Low was Berhad) overjoyed and speechless when the graduated in July 2015. “My parents • 15 November 2010 are my greatest inspiration and source result was released. The only thing in his mind then was “Thank God, I have Abdul Rahman’s journey in the of encouragement. They are always CURRENT POSITION: accounting world started out when he there to support me whenever I lose my finally completed all my ICAEW papers.” completed his Diploma in Accountancy way, and I cannot even imagine where • Accountant, Boustead Holdings Here, Low’s family, superiors and friends Berhad (assigned to Boustead in 2010. Abdul Rahman was a science I would be today were it not for their deserve a lot of credit for giving him the Low smiles happily with his mentor, Mr. Daniel Engineering Sdn. Bhd.) encouragement and support needed. standing proudly beside him stream student from MRSM Pontian patience and wisdom. My wife, stood Abdul Rahman and his mentor, Mr. Daniel 8 9 Corporate Planning and Group Legal & Compliance departments’ trip to Penang and Langkawi (22 - 25 October 2015)

he Corporate Planning and Group Legal & Day 2 (23 October 2015) TCompliance departments of Boustead Holdings Berhad recently took some time off for a company retreat to Penang and Langkawi. We stayed at The After an early breakfast, we went to visit Penang Royale Bintang Penang and Meritus Pelangi Beach & Hill. We had a fun experience going up the steep hill Spa Resort Langkawi respectively. 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.

In the afternoon after Friday prayers, we enjoyed lunch Trying our best to blend in with the 3D art painting 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" "Be careful everyone!"

Following this, we stopped by Chowrasta Market to buy photos and striking funny pickled fruits, before touring around the city centre to poses against the 3D wall and admire and take photos of the creative street art that floor paintings. Penang is well-known for. In the evening, we visited Straits Quay. There were lots of yachts and small boats by the Before checking in at the pier. We then headed to Gurney Drive for dinner at Oriental hotel, we visited the Gamat Seafood Restaurant where we also had a birthday surprise factory. There, we were given for the 'October babies.' the opportunity to put our hands in boiling Gamat oil. All of us were surprised to find Post-dinner happy faces Group picture at the entrance of Penang Hill Day 3 (24 October 2015) that the heat was bearable. We then proceeded to check in at We kicked off our day with a ferry ride from Meritus Pelangi Beach & Spa Kuala to Langkawi in the morning, and went Resort, where we freshened up Day 1 (22 October 2015) shopping at Kuah as soon as we arrived. There were before heading out for dinner at loads to buy at the duty free shop and all of us went a restaurant in Chenang. “Hmm, which gamat products should I buy?” Our journey started with a bus ride to Penang, as our a little crazy with the shopping. With happy faces flight was cancelled due to the terrible haze. Despite and bags full of chocolate goodies, we headed for lunch at Wan Thai Restaurant where we feasted on the change in travel plans, we still enjoyed ourselves Day 4 (25 October 2015) on our bus ride, stopping by several rest areas along delicious Thai seafood. the way, including R&R Tapah, where we had a quick With a heavy heart, we left Langkawi and took a ferry to Kuala lunch before we continued our journey to Penang. After lunch, we went to a popular 3D interactive . Lunch at Kak Su Laksa was enjoyable and some of us We checked in at The Royale Bintang Penang as art museum called Langkawi Art in Paradise 3D tried a dish we do not usually have back in KL, laksa belut. We soon as we arrived. We then went for dinner at the Museum. The museum features over one hundred will surely miss Penang’s beautiful architecture and mouth- famous chicken tandoori eatery, Kapitan Restaurant, 3D interactive paintings by a group of talented watering delicacies, Langkawi’s duty-free shops, and most of all, just minutes away from the hotel. international artists. We had a blast taking countless we will treasure the memories we shared together during our trip. “A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles” "Happy birthday October babies!"

Master of art at work Finishing up the final touches of our batik masterpiece Take a stroll down memory lane, Penang Street Art Ferry ride to Langkawi Splashing time at Meritus Pelangi Beach & Spa Resort Langkawi 10 11 Faster checkout with AFFINBANK BHPetrol ‘Touch And Fuel’ Mastercard Contactless Payment Group Finance (GFIN) organises Rat Race 2015

n conjunction with the relaunch This includes a petrol cash Iof the AFFINBANK BHPetrol rebate of 2% on weekdays and ‘Touch and Fuel’ MasterCard 10% on weekends for petrol Contactless credit card, and to spending at BHPetrol stations mark the nine-year partnership nationwide. Cardholders will between AFFINBANK and also enjoy further savings of up BHPetrol, BHPetrol is proud to 0.8% with AFFIN Bonus cash to announce the launch of rebate on their overall monthly MasterCard contactless payment retail spending (excluding terminals at all pump islands. petrol and government related BHPetrol is the first merchant transactions), low finance chain in Southeast Asia to offer charges of only 9.99% per this innovative service. annum as well as Personal Getting ready for the run From left: En. Idris Abd. Hamid, En. Kamarul Ariffin Mohd. Jamil, Accident insurance coverage of “Establishing contactless payment Mr. Tan Kim Thiam and Mr. Davesh Kuwadekar at the AFFINBANK BHPetrol up to RM30,000 a year. The winner for each category 'Touch & Fuel' MasterCard & Contactless Terminal Launch terminals at pump islands is completed the climb to the 15th floor of Menara Boustead in under part of our drive to offer our BHPetrol stations equipped with approximately In addition, new cardholders three minutes. It was worth the customers greater efficiency and 1,500 contactless payment terminals across who join from 1 December 2015 climb for all those winners, as they convenience. With these new Peninsular Malaysia,” said Mr. Tan Kim Thiam, to 30 November 2016 will also payment terminals, customers Managing Director of BHPetrol. stand a chance to take home a were awarded with great prizes. will experience a whole new level welcome gift with a minimum in speed and convenience when The AFFINBANK BHPetrol ‘Touch and Fuel’ cumulative spend of just RM500 Group photo of Rat Race 2015 runners After the exhaustive climb, GFIN filling up their vehicles at BHPetrol MasterCard Contactless credit card provides when they use their cards within team members cooled off and stations. Currently, there are 160 improved benefits and privileges for cardholders. the first 30-days of card issuance. relaxed while listening to a health talk by Mdm. Josephine Wong, who highlighted the importance of adequate exercise and sleep One Cochrane for a stress-free life. Equipped with this much-needed information, Residences participants then put it into practice, with Mdm. Josephine demonstrating some exercises. et to be unveiled soon, One Cochrane After exercising, it was time to Residences is the latest residential have a drink. In line with the Sdevelopment by Mutiara Rini Sdn. Bhd., health and wellness theme, GFIN a subsidiary of Boustead Holdings Male under 40 category Female under 40 category team member Cik Adibah gave a Berhad and the successful developer of demonstration on how to make the award-winning townships, Mutiara Damansara in Petaling Jaya and Taman ll work and no play makes Jack a dull participated in this event. Even our Group Malaysia’s favourite drink, 'teh Mutiara Rini in Skudai, Bahru. “Aboy” is a phrase we often hear. But in Finance Director, Mr. Daniel Ebinesan, tarik', with a twist, namely with this case, all work and no exercise makes showed support by climbing up to the 7th ginger tea and ‘masala’ tea. The freehold eight-acre site will house Group Finance (GFIN) a lethargic team. floor of Menara Boustead. four tower blocks comprising two The event ended with a birthday celebration for 4th quarter 39-storey towers (Tower A and B) and With the haze continuously plaguing KL, For the race, GFIN team members were (September to December 2015) two 38-storey towers (Tower C and D). it was quite hard to stay healthy. That was divided into four categories, namely male/ babies. A sumptous luncheon was Upon completion in 2020, there will be privacy and safety whilst each tower One Cochrane Residences is also easily when the idea of a ‘rat race’ came about, in female above 40 and male/female under 800 condominium units of various sizes will have four passenger lifts, a accessible and well connected to major then provided order to educate GFIN team members on 40. The participants were cheered on (minimum unit size is 970 sq. ft., standard service lift and separate lift lobbies. highways such as the Maju Expressway for the how to stay healthy by exercising indoors. by Group Human Capital Management unit sizes are between 1,100 sq. ft. and (MEX), SMART Highway, Middle Ring hungry and Group Corporate Communication & 1,400 sq. ft., whilst penthouses are around Strategically located at Jalan Road 2 (MRR2) and Federal Highway. souls. 2,400 sq. ft.). One Cochrane Residences Cochrane, One Cochrane At first, the thought of climbing Administration teams led by Pn. Nawal & offers a unique dual-key concept, along Residences is just 4.2km south- One Cochrane Residences is now open 408 steps seemed to be a Cik Harzilah, at both the starting (ground with a standard floor layout. The dual- east from Kuala Lumpur City for registration. Kindly register your daunting challenge for most floor) and finish lines and key concept provides owners with added Centre and directly opposite the interest at Property Division, 18th Floor, team members. But, with along certain check privacy via a separate entrance to one newly opened IKEA Cheras, the Menara Boustead or call 03-2141 9044, encouragement, almost all points. of the rooms with an en suite bath and upcoming MyTOWN Shopping Cik Hanim (ext. 255) or email hanim.mrini@ pantry. Mall (opening in November 2016) boustead.com.my or En. Wan (ext. 147) or and the Cochrane MRT Station. email [email protected]. North-facing units enjoy an impressive The MRT line connecting Sg. Buloh view of the city skyline, while south- and Kajang is now undergoing The Sales Gallery and Show Units located facing units look towards Sungai Besi. construction and is expected to at Jalan Cochrane are currently under All units have separate balconies, and be completed by 2017. In addition, construction and are expected to be ready facilities are spread over one floor for the KLCC Twin Towers, the Golden for public viewing by June 2016. The sales convenience at Level 8 of West and East Triangle, renowned shopping launch is scheduled for October 2016. In Podiums. A walkthrough bridge connects centres at Jalan Bukit Bintang/ the meantime, the architectural model of all Towers to the Podium Facilities Floor. Jalan Ampang and international/ One Cochrane Residences is available for Complementing each unit are two car boutique hotels are only a 5 to viewing at the main lobby of IKEA Cheras parks. Four-tier security systems ensure 10-minute drive away. until 6 February 2016. 12 13

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Accentuating performances in A Ballet-ful Centre Atrium on the Ground Floor of eCurve Adding to the Jurassic experience, there were enchantment-themed Journey to Storyland the immense brightly-coloured books, Christmas, as well as Silent was transformed into an awe-inspiring dinosaur also interactive dinosaur mascots roaming campaign for the Christmas holidays. decorated Christmas trees and strings Comedy show, Gigglin’ with the habitat and visitors had the chance to get up around eCurve to give shoppers a little teaser of fairy lights added an air of excitement Grinch. The Story Time storytelling close and personal with their favourite dinosaurs. of what was happening at the Centre Atrium. From 27 November 2015 to 3 January 2016, to the ambience, beckoning visitors to sessions, as well as the Santa and the Curve’s Centre Court took books to new immerse themselves in the Journey to Santarina walkabouts were an all- Themed 'Back to Jurassic', shoppers enjoyed a Visitors were also able to take home their heights with a stunning Storyland setup, Storyland musical. time children favourite. Last but thrillingly immersive atmosphere, complete with own piece of the prehistoric era with various not least, Christmas Carollers got exotic flora and of course, kids had access to rides memorabilia, figurines, apparel and more Charming and full of whimsical visitors into the Christmas spirit on three large dinosaurs. With moving heads and being sold at the merchandise corner at the delight, the live musical performance as they filled the air with classic claws, blinking eyes, as well as lifelike roars all Centre Atrium. In addition, Special Dino - Egg adding up to a memorable experience for the Surprise redemption gifts were also available featured Aria, a young songstress favourites. kids, the rides were made up of Tyrannosaurus, throughout the campaign period. A kid smiles happily after a who discovered that her voice and dinasour ride songs have the power to bring the In the spirit of giving, shoppers characters of her favourite book to who spent a minimum of RM350 life on Christmas eve. Full of playful, in a maximum of two receipts were Ritzy Christmas Musical wondrous creatures, lively dances entitled to redeem an exclusive and sweet songs, the show captivated Magical Umbrella, courtesy of cheery green garlands with glittery style dresses and feathered headbands audiences young and old with its tale the Curve. In addition, those who ornaments all evoked Christmas to sleek suits and fedoras, entertained of love, friendship and festive joy. spent RM750 and above in a cheer, and sparkling white snowflakes audiences of all ages with a thrilling maximum of two receipts were hanging down from above completed repertoire of fast-paced dance moves In addition, other delightful Christmas entitled to redeem an exclusive the picturesque scene. and catchy festive tunes. activities included graceful ballet L’Occitane Body Care Set. Wondrous creatures come to life With luxurious floor-length curtains Apart from that, there was a range of draped over graceful arched windows, other Christmas activities during the not to mention Christmas trees placed campaign period, including Santa The highlight of the weekend Snapshot from the Ritzy Christmas Musical all around the area, visitors were able & Santarina Walkabout, Dazzling was the cooking demos by two to enjoy the truly festive ambience Christmas Mix and Christmas Carolling. Foodie Fest of the nation’s own celebrity rom 27 November 2015 to 3 January surrounding them. chefs, MasterChef Malaysia F2016, eCurve’s Centre Atrium was As an added treat, shoppers were 2011 finalist, Chef Nik Michael transformed to resemble a grand The highlight of the campaign featured rewarded with a Classic Table Clock by Imran and internationally- he Curve’s first-ever Foodie Fest courtyard within a mansion home, with the not-to-be-missed Ritzy Christmas spending a minimum of RM200 in a recognised TV personality, from 2 to 4 October 2015 was festive decorations in celebration of Musical. Performers dressed in stylish maximum of two receipts at any eCurve t Chef Sherson Lian. To top it all costumes, from embellished flapper- outlet throughout the campaign. a great success, as shoppers and the holiday season. Twinkling lights, off, Elizabeth Tan, Malaysian families of all ages were treated to YouTube sensation thrilled three whole days of great street- fans with her talent, performing style food, exciting cooking demos Crowd at the Centre Court during the three-day Foodie Fest event several songs live on stage. Jabatan Komunikasi Korporat adakan by Malaysian Celebrity Chefs and Qayyum Irwani, winner of Raja delightful entertainment. Patrons Spontan Era was also present kempen derma darah got to choose from 18 stalls at the Various cuisines were made available ranging at the Foodie Fest as the guest Centre Court which offered a wide from local, western and even fusion to cater to emcee. rihatin dengan bekalan darah yang sentiasa tidak mencukupi, Seramai 80 orang tampil menderma darah, namun from all walks of life. range of dishes, drinks and desserts. PJabatan Komunikasi Korporat Boustead Holdings Berhad cuma 57 orang yang berjaya menderma setelah dengan kerjasama Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (PPUM) pemeriksaan kesihatan dijalankan. mengadakan kempen menderma darah pada 9 Disember yang lalu. EGO Malaysia recently joined forces stage every weekend and Syabas dan terima kasih kepada para penderma atas LEGO Ninjago™ Lwith the Curve to bring the popular on public holidays, giving Kempen tahunan itu diadakan bagi memberi kesedaran kepada staf jasa dan keprihatinan mereka terhadap golongan yang LEGO Ninjago™ franchise to life. Ninja kids an opportunity to Boustead dan juga orang ramai untuk menunaikan tanggungjawab memerlukan darah! enthusiasts had the opportunity to learn new ninja moves. mereka sebagai masyarakat prihatin. enter the mystical world of Ninjago™, undergo intense training only fit for a To top it all off, a free true Ninja and fight alongside Kai, Zane, play zone was set up Cole and Jay against the evil Morro at where visitors were able the LEGO Ninjago™ Battle Dojo from 16 to play and build using to 27 September 2015. LEGO products and also take photos with special Ninjago™ Adding to the Ninja experience, Meet 3D glue models. Parents joined in the and Greet sessions with characters fun in a Darkroom showcasing glow from the Ninjago™ series were held on in the dark LEGO products. They also a daily basis throughout the campaign. enjoyed videos on LEGO Ninjago™ at There were also Ninja performances on the Mini Theatre Zone. Children's play area Antara kakitangan Boustead yang hadir menderma darah 14 15

News from The Royale Chulan & Bintang Hotels Ceramah Kecemasan dan Keselamatan Kebakaran

diri dan tindakan yang perlu memahirkan diri dengan penggunaan diambil sekiranya berlaku sebarang Alat Pemadam Api agar kebakaran 9 The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur 16 The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur 31 The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur kecemasan seperti kebakaran. Beliau kecil dapat dikawal sebelum ianya October October October menasihati para peserta agar dapat 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.

Ceramah berakhir pada sebelah tengah Pegawai Bomba, Tuan Robert menyampaikan taklimat keselamatan kebakaran dengan bantuan tayangan video dan gambar hari dengan penerangan mengenai alat Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) ada 3 November 2015, Bahagian iaitu alat bantuan awal jika berlakunya PHartanah Boustead Holdings Berhad serangan jantung yang disampaikan telah menganjurkan satu ceramah oleh En. Rai Edrus dari Pharmaniaga From left: Boustead Hotels & Resorts Sdn. General Manager, En. Kamaruddin Baharin and Halloween Night party with in-house entertainment and Biomedical Sdn. Bhd. Semenjak ianya Bhd.'s Director of Operations, YBhg. Datuk Director of Sales, Cik Siti Sapiah (4th & 5th light refreshments for hotel guests is held at Heritage mengenai Kecemasan dan Keselamatan Mokhtar Khir with YABhg. Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki from left respectively) pose alongside corporate Club. Kebakaran. Ceramah tersebut telah diperkenalkan pada tahun 2003, alat Tun Azmi, President of Lincoln’s Inn Alumni AED ini telah berjaya menyelamatkan clients at Corporate Cocktail 2015 event. diadakan di Tingkat 9, Bangunan En. Rai, mewakili Pharmaniaga Biomedical memberi Association Malaysia (LIAAM) and YBhg. Tan penerangan tentang penggunaan alat AED banyak nyawa. Sri Dato’ Sri Md. Raus Sharif, President of The Letak Kereta, Menara Boustead dan Court of Appeal at LIAAM’s dinner. dihadiri oleh lebih kurang 100 orang para peserta yang terdiri daripada Fire Marshal, Emergency Response Team, anggota kawalan keselamatan dan penyelenggaraan bangunan Menara 4-6 The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur 5 The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur November November 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 Para peserta diberi tunjuk ajar dan peluang untuk mencuba alat pemadam kebakaran

DYMM Sultan , Sultan Hj. Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah; DYMM Sultanah Farah Halim (5th from left) poses alongside legendary Indonesian 'Cerah Ceria Seperti Pahang, Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom Abdullah; Professor Dato Seri’ Mohamed Mydin Mohd songstress, Hetty Koes Endang at a press conference held in Musa and international speakers at the 1Malaysia-World Congress in Sports and Exercise conjunction with 'Konsert Satu Suara' at Istana Budaya. Medicine 2015 Ceremony. Saya’ Road Safety Programme

HPetrol organised a road safety programme themed 7 The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur 3 The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur ‘Cerah Ceria Seperti Saya’ for primary school children November December B from SK Tunku Muda in , . The event held on 15 October 2015 was attended by Welcome speech by BHPetrol's Distribution Manager, Mr. Jeswant Singh representatives from Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah (PPD) Jempol, State Education Departments, Jabatan being visible on the road in order to be clearly seen from a Keselamatan Jalan Raya (JKJR) Negeri Sembilan and distance. All the activities carried out during the event were in Jempol police. line with the Road Safety Education programme which is part of the primary school curriculum. More than 650 school children, including students from the Jempol district, participated in the event, which was At the end of the event, students received reflective hanger tags aimed at enhancing awareness on the importance of whilst parents received reflective stickers for their motorcycles.

The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur hosts a Gotong-Royong event, cleaning Bukit To commemorate Christmas and New Year Celebrations, Boustead Hotels Bintang areas. All hotel staff participate in the CSR programme. & 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 "Look left right before you cross the road!" A reflective sticker being affixed to a motorcycle Students keeping their bags visible activity for students with reflective tags 16

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.

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. Paintballer KSB 2015

elab Sukan Boustead (KSB) telah menganjurkan Kejohanan Paintball Tertutup 2015 di Kombat KZone 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 Paintballer Terbaik Lelaki, Paintballer Terbaik Wanita, Khairul Syahmi daripada Noraliza daripada Pasukan perlawanan separuh akhir. Perlawanan separuh Johan Paintball KSB 2015 - Pasukan Fighter Pasukan Avengers Avengers KSB anjur sukan ekstrem Rakit Redah Jeram

tempat permulaan yang mengambil masa selama dua jam untuk mengambil masa selama 30 tiba ke tempat akhir aktiviti ini. minit tersebut, para peserta amat seronok kerana Peluang menyertai dan merasai berpeluang menikmati pengalaman rakit redah jeram ini keindahan alam semulajadi sememangnya amat menyeronokkan dan di kawasan kampung dan bermakna sekali. Keyakinan mula dibina Para peserta bergambar kenangan sebelum memulakan expedisi berakit juga melalui jalan tanah dan keseronokan mula dirasai setiap merah yang tidak rata di kali peserta berjaya melepasi jeram di ada 5 Disember 2015, Kelab Sukan kawasan kebun kelapa sawit. sepanjang sungai. Selain daripada menguji PBoustead (KSB) telah menganjurkan ketahanan fizikal dan mental para peserta, aktiviti sukan ekstrem, Rakit Redah Setibanya di tempat permulaan, program ini juga dapat mengeratkan Jeram (White Water Rafting) bertempat jurumudi bertauliah memberikan hubungan antara ahli-ahli KSB. di Slim River, . Ini merupakan taklimat keselamatan yang program sukan ekstrem kedua yang merangkumi pelbagai aspek Aktiviti sukan ekstrem ini berakhir jam 4.00 dianjurkan oleh KSB selepas program termasuk alatan dan asas petang. KSB mengucapkan terima kasih luncur layar (paragliding) yang keselamatan dan teknik asas kepada semua pihak yang terlibat bagi dianjurkan pada tahun 2014. mendayung untuk mengelakkan menjayakan program Rakit Redah Jeram ini. 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 Cabaran jeram Published by: Boustead Holdings Berhad (3871-H) Printed by: Percetakan Delima Sdn Bhd (31909P) Percetakan by: Holdings Berhad (3871-H) Printed Boustead Published by: