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For internal circulation only BeritaBoustead January - March 2014

1 BHIC cuts first steel for Murphy’s Belum Topside Project pg 4

1 UAC Berhad and 2 Boustead bids 3 Boustead Curve - Boustead Sissons farewell to staff teambuilding Paints product Pn. Sharifah Malek, at The Royale presentation in En. Musa Hj. Sulaiman Aryani Resort Yangon, Myanmar and En. Rahim Terengganu pg 5 Mohd Som pg 16 pg 6 & 7 2

Deputy Chairman/ Group Managing Director's message

Dear fellow Bousteadians,

We achieved another strong year of financial results in 2013, as the Group delivered a profit before tax of RM708 million on the back of Perutusan Timbalan Pengerusi/ a revenue of RM11.2 billion. We were able to do this as many Bousteadians worked hard Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan to achieve these results. Additionally, our corporate exercise involving the privatisation of Al-Hadharah Boustead REIT contributed to Staf Boustead yang dihargai, our bottom line. Kita berjaya mencapai satu lagi keputusan kewangan yang kukuh All our Divisions except the Heavy Industries pada tahun 2013, di mana Kumpulan telah mencatat keuntungan Division registered positive performances sebelum cukai sebanyak RM708 juta di atas perolehan sebanyak with the Property Division leading the way. RM11.2 bilion. Kita berjaya melakukannya kerana ramai staf Boustead We are however confident that in the long run telah bekerja bertungkus-lumus bagi mencapai keputusan ini. Di the Heavy Industries Division will contribute samping itu, langkah korporat yang melibatkan penswastaan Al- positively to the Group. Hadharah Boustead REIT turut menyumbang kepada keuntungan kita.

In 2014, we expect many external Semua Bahagian kita kecuali Bahagian Industri Berat, telah circumstances to affect our performance. mencatatkan prestasi yang positif, di mana Bahagian Hartanah telah However, as a conglomerate with a diverse mendahului. Kita yakin bahawa dalam jangka masa panjang, Bahagian and skilled workforce, we should be able Industri Berat ini akan menyumbang secara positif kepada Kumpulan. to overcome these challenges and do our utmost to deliver meaningful results. This Terdapat banyak faktor luaran yang boleh menjejaskan prestasi kita will not only benefit the Group as a whole, pada tahun mendatang. Bagaimanapun sebagai sebuah konglomerat but also increase our self-worth and give us dengan tenaga kerja yang pelbagai dan terlatih, kita sepatutnya boleh the opportunity to challenge ourselves to do mengatasi cabaran-cabaran ini dan melakukan yang terbaik untuk better. memberikan hasil yang bermakna. Ini bukan sahaja akan memberikan manfaat kepada Kumpulan secara keseluruhannya, tetapi juga dapat There will certainly be challenges this year, meningkatkan harga diri kita dan memberi peluang untuk mencabar but on the horizon we can look forward to several key corporate milestones. This diri sendiri untuk melakukan yang lebih baik. includes the proposed listing of Boustead Plantations Berhad along with a number of Kita sudah pasti akan menghadapi pelbagai cabaran pada tahun ini, other corporate initiatives that will be taking tetapi dalam masa terdekat ini kita akan melaksanakan beberapa place. inisiatif korporat yang penting. Ini termasuklah cadangan penyenaraian Boustead Plantations Berhad serta beberapa inisiatif korporat lain Boustead has always been an entrepreneurial- yang akan dilaksanakan. driven conglomerate and our various businesses have contributed in one way or Boustead sentiasa merupakan sebuah konglomerat yang berteraskan another to our growth. Despite the external keusahawanan dan pelbagai perniagaan kita telah menyumbang challenges, I am confident in the coming kepada pertumbuhan kita. Walaupun berhadapan dengan cabaran- year we will rise to the occasion and with cabaran luar, saya yakin dalam tahun akan datang ini kita akan bangkit strong teamwork deliver results. Let us aspire dengan semangat kerja berpasukan yang kuat bagi mencapai hasil. to move ahead and realise our goals and Marilah kita bersama=sama maju ke hadapan dan merealisasikan objectives. matlamat dan objektif kita.

Thank you. Terima kasih.

Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin

OUR CORE VALUES •RESPECT•INTEGRITY•TEAMWORK•EXCELLENCE 3

Dato' Farshila receives MBA Industry Excellence Award

harmaniaga Berhad’s Managing Director, YBhg. Dato' PFarshila Emran was presented with the Industry Excellence Award for the Healthcare Sector at the 5th Malaysia Business Awards (MBA) 2013 Gala Dinner, organised by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Malaysia on 8 November 2013.

The MBA celebrates excellence, innovation and best practices in Malaysia’s corporate sphere, recognising outstanding leaders and exceptional individuals in the business community.

The award is an acknowledgement of Dato’ Farshila’s valuable contributions to the advancement of Malaysian business as a whole, as well as her exceptional stewardship as reflected by the continued success of Pharmaniaga Berhad.

Congratulations Dato’ Farshila!

Dato’ Farshila receiving the award from YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry Malaysia

British High Commissioner to Malaysia conferred Nottingham honorary degree

.E. Simon Featherstone CMG, British HHigh Commissioner to Malaysia was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by The University of Nottingham at a recent graduation ceremony hosted by The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC).

UNMC’s Vice-Provost (Teaching and Learning), Professor Stephen Doughty said Simon is a worthy recipient of the honorary award.

“Since 2004, he has served as the UK ambassador in China, Afghanistan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Malaysia. As the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Simon has worked hard to develop strong educational ties between the UK and H.E. Simon Featherstone honoured at UNMC graduation ceremony. Malaysia,” said Professor Doughty. Professor Greenaway is also seen in the picture.

The graduation ceremony which was hosted Professor Christine Ennew, saw 247 undergraduate and postgraduate by The University of Nottingham’s Vice- students from the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Arts and Social Chancellor, Professor David Greenaway, and Sciences graduating. The graduates received a Nottingham degree which is UNMC’s Chief Executive Officer and Provost, the same as the ones offered in the UK and China campuses. 4 BHIC cuts first steel for Murphy’s Belum Topside Project

oustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad’s (BHIC) Bunit, Boustead Penang Shipyard Sdn. Bhd. (BPS) has commenced work on the RM108 million project awarded by Murphy Sarawak Oil Co. Ltd. with the cutting of the first steel for the fabrication of Belum topsides.

The project comprises engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of offshore topsides for Block SK309 Belum Satellite-A Platform, in Phase 2 of the Sarawak Gas Development Project.

Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli (centre) presenting a memento to Mr. James (right), witnessed by BN Shipyard’s Director of Operations, Datuk Ir. Yahya bin Hashim

The steel-cutting ceremony was held on 13 February 2014 at Boustead Naval Shipyard in Lumut. On hand to officiate the ceremony were BHIC’s Managing Director, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Ramli Hj. Mohd Nor and Murphy Malaysia’s Vice President, Mr. John James.

Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli said, “The project is on track and we are most excited about this key milestone step. We expect that demand for offshore solutions for the oil and gas sector will remain robust in the foreseeable future. The successful completion of this contract will further solidify our footprint in the industry, enabling BHIC to tap into more

The steel-cutting ceremony opportunities within this dynamic sector, not only locally but internationally as well.”

BHIC organises Townhall session

n 5 February 2014, Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad This annual event is primarily held to discuss O(BHIC) organised a Townhall session at its Penang Yard in Pulau the commitments needed from employees, in Jerejak. The session kicked off with opening remarks by Chief Operating order to accomplish the goals and expectations Officer, Tn. Hj. Mohamed Ithnin, followed by an address by BHIC’s of the management in the year ahead. At Managing Director, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Ramli Hj. Mohd Nor. the same time, staff members also have the opportunity to raise any issues they may have with the senior management.

An additional event included in the programme was an award presented by the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) in recognition of improvements in the working environment of the Jerejak Yard in 2013. A certification plaque was signed by YBhg. Dato’ Mohammad bin Nik, Director of Boustead Penang Shipyard Sdn. Bhd. as well as Pn. Hjh. Sarimah binti Misman, Director of MPC, and witnessed by Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli, Mr. David William Berry, Tn. Hj. Mohamed Ithnin and other senior management.

The event continued with the presentation of ‘Excellence Staff’ awards to En. Ahmad Annasaai bin Osman and En. Misun bin Kariany for their outstanding work and commitment. The session ended with a yard tour by Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli with the senior management and Dato’ Mohammad receiving the certificate of achievement from Pn. Hjh. Sarimah, witnessed by staff. Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli, Mr. Berry and Tn. Hj. Mohamed Ithnin 5 UAC Berhad and Boustead Sissons Paints product presentation in Yangon, Myanmar

AC Berhad and its Myanmar representative, KMW UTrading Co. Ltd. (KMW Trading), co-hosted a product presentation on 16 January 2014 in Yangon, Myanmar. This event was jointly supported by Boustead Sissons Paints Sdn. Bhd. (Boustead Sissons Paints) and UAC Steel Systems Sdn. Bhd. (UAC Steel Systems).

The presentation was held at the Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association (MCEA) whose members were invited to the event. The response from the membership of MCEA was good. Also in attendance were other industry players including architects, engineers, contractors and developers, as well as officials from Myanmar’s Ministry MRTV4 interviews Win Pa Pa Lynn of KMW Trading (left photo) and of Construction and the Yangon Development Committee. Mr. Gan of UAC Berhad (right photo)

Representatives from UAC Berhad, UAC Steel Systems their respective products such as UCO SolidPanel and the and Boustead Sissons Paints were on hand to present UCO SolidWall System, other fibre cement boards and a range of architectural paint products.

After the presentations, guests were invited to tour the exhibition area and the representatives from the three companies were on hand to attend to their enquiries. The participants showed strong interest in the UCO SolidWall System and UCO SolidPanel wall building systems.

Local Myanmar media MRTV4 and News Week Journal were present at the event, interviewing Mr. BT Gan, Chief Operating Officer of UAC Berhad, and Madam Rose Pe Win andWin Pa Pa Lynn of KMW Trading on the presence of UAC Berhad and Boustead Sissons Paints in Myanmar as well as on their product range.

Mr. Alvin Chong of UAC Berhad giving a presentation on UCO SolidWall System

Mr. Alvin Chong explaining about the SolidWall System to several participants

Mr. John Lai giving a presentation on UAC fibre cement boards

En. Baharum Ibrahim of Boustead Sissons Paints making a presentation Two participants taking a closer look at the sound & heat test equipment on Sissons paints 6 Boustead bids farewell to Pn. Sharifah Malek, En. Musa Hj. Sulaiman and En. Rahim Mohd Som

A group photo with the retirees

oustead recently bid farewell to three of the Group’s BSenior Management Staff, Pn. Sharifah Malek, En. Musa Hj. Sulaiman and En. Rahim Mohd Som who retired from the Group at the end of December 2013 after putting in the best years of their career with Boustead.

In recognition of their contributions during the tenure of their service with the Group, a farewell luncheon was held on 8 January 2014 at The Royale Chulan Damansara in their honour. Pn. Sharifah was also accompanied by her husband, En. Mohd Noordin Mohamed and En. Musa, his wife, Pn. Noor Adelina Abdulah.

Tan Sri Ghazali presenting En. Musa with a retirement gift

The retirees also did the honour of giving their farewell speeches and shared with those present, their experience and memories with the Group over the years.

In recognition of the retirees’ long services and contributions to the Group, Tan Sri Ghazali presented Pn. Sharifah, En. Musa, En. Rahim and their respective spouses with retirement gifts and tokens of appreciation from the Group.

Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli wishing Pn. Sharifah good luck

Present to grace the farewell luncheon were the Group Chairman, YBhg. Gen. Tan Sri Dato’ Mohd Ghazali Hj. Che Mat (R), Deputy Chairman/Group Managing Director, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin and the Board of Directors. Also present were the Group’s Senior Management Team and former staff of the retirees.

During the luncheon, the retirees and those present were surprised with a slideshow capturing the retirees’ respective journeys with the Group, from their early days and over the years as they grew and built their careers with the Group.

En. Rahim sharing a light moment with Datuk Koo Hock Fee and Dato' (Dr.) Megat Abdul Rahman 7

Brief profiles of the retirees

Pn. Sharifah Malek was with En. Rahim Mohd Som the Group for more than 34 years. served a total of 35 years and She first joined Boustead Trading first joined Affin Motor & Sdn. Bhd. in July 1979 as a Trainee Credit (M) Finance Sdn. Bhd. Accountant. She was subsequently in 1979 as an Administration appointed as Assistant Company Manager. In 1999, En. Rahim Secretary in 1981, the beginning of ‘officially’ came into the her career in company secretarial. Boustead fold through Affin Prior to her retirement, Pn. Sharifah Credit (1991) Sdn. Bhd. which was the Group Company Secretary of was later re-named Boustead Boustead Holdings Berhad. Credit Sdn. Bhd. (Boustead Credit). En. Rahim’s portfolio with the Group included stints with Boustead Credit and Boustead Emastulin Sdn. En. Musa Hj. Sulaiman's career with Bhd. (Boustead Emastulin). He retired as the Boustead first began in April 1973 when he Executive Director of Boustead Emastulin in joined Boustead Trading Sdn. Bhd. as an December 2013. Area Sales Executive. Over the years, he built and grew his career with the Group and prior to his retirement, En. Musa served On behalf of the Boustead Group, we would like as the General Manager of Boustead Global to wish Pn. Sharifah, En. Musa and En. Rahim, a Trade Network Sdn. Bhd. En. Musa was with long and healthy retirement and wish them the Boustead for more than 39 years. best in their future endeavours!

Group Legal Services organises Personal Data Protection Act 2010 workshop

he Group Legal Services TDepartment of Boustead Holdings Berhad organised a half-day mini-workshop entitled ‘Personal Data Protection Act The speaker, Pn. Sabrina sharing information on the Act with the participants 2010’ (the Act) on 21 January 2014 at Menara Boustead, Kuala Lumpur. The workshop Abdul Raman Saad & Associates, the 7 Data Protection Principles. In addition, the saw the participation of senior workshop was aimed at briefing the participants were guided on the processes management, divisional heads participants on the Act and the relevant involved in registering companies with the and department heads of the compliance activities. Pn. Sabrina also Personal Data Protection Commissioner. Boustead Group. shared information and best practices covered by the Act with regard to the By the end of the programme, participants Conducted by Pn. Sabrina use and processing of personal data of felt that the workshop was a useful exercise, Mohamed Hashim, a Partner customers, clients and employees, as well providing them with invaluable insights about with the law firm Messrs. as on how to ensure compliance to the the Act. 8

Chinese New Year Luncheon 2014

Comedian, Douglas entertaining the crowd with funny jokes

Tossing yee sang for good health and prosperity

he Curve and eCurve ushered in the Year of the Horse with their valued tretailers with a Chinese New Year luncheon on 12 February 2014 at The Royale Chulan Damansara. This annual event was a gesture of the malls’ appreciation towards their retailers and to celebrate the Chinese New Year with them.

The event started with a welcoming speech by the Curve's Centre Manager, En. Jazmi Kamarudin, followed by a briefing by YBhg. Dato’ Ghazali Mohd A magician performing various tricks Ali, Director of Boustead Curve Sdn. Bhd. and Damansara Entertainment Sdn. Bhd. The briefing highlighted the events, activities and achievements Then it was time to ‘Lou Sang’, as everyone of 2013, as well as plans for 2014 and future developments in Mutiara stood up and happily tossed the yee sang. Damansara and MyTown project in Jalan Cochrane. Cheers of ‘Huat ahh’ and ‘Fatt ahh’ could be heard amongst the Chinese guests who wished for another great year of prosperity and wealth.

As lunch was served, guests were entertained by a ‘Grand Illusion Show’ to liven up the atmosphere. In addition, awards were presented to retailers from both malls, namely the Sales Excellence Award, Sales Achievement Award, Most Supportive Tenant Award and Best Paymaster Award.

The afternoon ended with a finale performance by Douglas Lim, renowned comedian, actor, singer, musician, writer, composer and producer, who brought the house down with funny jokes, antics and songs. Dato' Ghazali presents an award to one of the top retailers

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UAC anjur Majlis Anugerah Khidmat Lama 2013

ada 13 Disember 2013, UAC Berhad 1 Para penerima telah dianugerahi Pmeraikan warga kerjanya di Majlis dengan hadiah mengikut pilihan Anugerah Khidmat Lama 2013 yang diadakan masing-masing, iaitu samada loket di kilang Ipoh. Majlis ini diadakan bertujuan emas, jam tangan ataupun kamera memberi penghormatan kepada 28 kakitangan digital. syarikat yang telah lama berkhidmat dengan pemberian Anugerah Khidmat Lama. Seramai 21 pekerja telah menerima anugerah tersebut untuk khidmat mereka selama 10 tahun, 6 pekerja untuk khidmat selama 20 tahun dan 2 Datuk Koo menyampaikan hadiah kepada para seorang pekerja untuk khidmat selama 30 penerima anugerah: tahun. 1 Mohd Ridzwan bin Mohd Radzi 2 Mohd Azwan bin Sulaiman 3 Mohammad Najib bin Yusoff Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif/Pengarah Urusan 4 Najib bin Amaran 5 UAC, YBhg. Datuk Koo Hock Fee, telah Rohani @ Rashidah binti Yusof 6 Chew Heng Hoon menyampaikan hadiah kepada semua 7 Viji a/l Sandaramorgan penerima anugerah di majlis yang dihadiri oleh 8 Kamarulnizam bin Kamaruddin 9 Mohd Yusoff bin Ahmad Raduzan Pegawai-pegawai kanan Syarikat dan wakil 10 Chandran a/l Pothraju Kesatuan Sekerja.

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Datuk Koo bergambar kenangan bersama para penerima Anugerah Khidmat Lama 2013 10

the Curve news

t was a rocking time at MDCC’s New Year’s Eve Street Party, which MDCC's New Year Street Ifeatured a star-studded line-up including Ning Baizura, Faizal Tahir & The Royale FT Force, Dayang NurFaizah, Hydra and Aizat. Party - Rocking 2014 Hosted by dynamic duo Phat Fabes and Ben, it was a party not to (31 December 2013) be missed. At the stroke of midnight, the New Year was ushered in with a sensational display of fireworks that lit up the sky.

A New Beginning (10 January – 4 February 2014)

t was a sight to behold at the Curve as patrons were dazzled Iby a beautiful springtime garden with vibrant and colourful decorations to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The highlight was a live musical production, themed ‘A New Beginning.’ Inspired by the spirit of Chinese New Year, the production conveyed the message of starting the year with optimism by welcoming wealth, happiness and good health into our lives. There were also other exciting performances, including the Acrobatic Lion Dance, Dragon Dance and the Eastern Harmony Trio and Rhythm of the Orient Trio acts. There were also arts and craft workshops for the kids, as well as the God of Prosperity himself bestowing patrons with Chinese New Year blessings.

the Curve organises police dialogue with tenants

The police-tenants dialogue in session

n 27 Feb 2014, the Curve organised session, which aimed to give tenants The police welcomed the tenants’ views Oa dialogue between their tenants the opportunity to highlight crime and provided positive suggestions. and Polis Diraja Malaysia at The incidents experienced by their workers They promised to increase patrols and Royale Chulan Damansara. More than while coming to work and going back deploy additional detectives to carry 60 tenants attended the dialogue to their hostel in Pelangi Damansara. out crime prevention rounds in the area. 11 eCurve celebrates New Year with underprivileged children

The children having fun at Laser Warzone Bungee trampoline The Operatic Dance Performance

Curve took the opportunity to celebrate the Lunar eNew Year by sharing the festive spirit with a group of underprivileged children from Agathians Shelter, treating them to a fun-filled day of activities.

To kick off the afternoon, the kids were brought to Laser Warzone. After exciting rounds of laser tag games, they headed over to the bungee trampoline, which had them bouncing sky high and gave them an exhilarating feeling of being up in the air.

The children then made their way to the Centre Atrium for the highlight of eCurve’s Chinese New Year celebration, the Operatic Dance Performance, which featured a contemporary Chinese Opera theatre with colourful illuminating lights in line with the theme, ‘Shine.’

As an added treat, the children were presented with angpow and festive goodie bags, and had a scrumptious dinner at Pak John Steamboat & Yong Tao Foo to end the day. eCurve staff and the children from Agathians Shelter

Chinese New Year treat for senior citizens

t was a memorable day for 20 senior citizens from Pusat Lunar New Year, followed by an Acrobatic Lion Dance and a IJagaan Ai Sim, who were treated to a Chinese New delicious lunch at Little Penang Cafe. In the spirit of sharing Year gathering by the Curve on 15 January 2014. They the good fortune, the senior citizens also received angpows were entertained with a musical production entitled ‘A and goodie bags courtesy of the Curve. New Beginning’ to commemorate the beginning of the 12

The Royale Bintang news 2014

22 Media friends from The Star, The New January Straits Times, Utusan Malaysia, China Press, Nanyang Siang Pau, Sin Chew and Bernama are invited to toss yee sang during a food review at Han Pi Yuen Restaurant, The The Minister of Defence and acting The Royale Bintang Resort & Spa 3 Royale Bintang Resort & Spa Seremban. 11 January Minister of Transport, YB Dato' Seri February Seremban's General Manager, En. Mashor Hishammuddin bin Tun Hussein and Din and Assistant Director of Jabatan the Chief of Malaysian Armed Forces, YBhg. Gen. Kebajikan Negeri Sembilan, En. Zaharudin bin Tan Sri Zulkifeli bin Mohd Zin are accompanied Ramna toss yee sang during the Majlis Jamuan by The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur's General Bersama USIAMAS Negeri Sembilan and Jabatan Manager, YBhg. Dato' Franz Swoboda for the Kebajikan Negeri Sembilan. launching of the 2014 season of Angkatan Tentera Malaysia Football Club (ATM FC).

24 The Royale Bintang Resort & Spa January Seremban is the official venue for ‘Majlis Makan Malam Rejimental ‘Dining In’ Panglima 3 Divisyen’ organised by Kem Terendak Melaka. General Manager, En. Mashor Din welcomes YBhg. Mejar Jeneral Dato’ Sheikh Mokhsin bin Sheikh Hassan.

11 A lively and acrobatic Lion Dance 9 Artistes Siti Nurdiana, Nabuhan and February performance is held at The Royale January dancers of The Royale Bintang Resort Bintang Resort & Spa Seremban to & Spa Seremban are featured in a usher in The Year of the Wood Horse 2014. video shooting of the official song of Negeri Sembilan in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2014.

8 The Royale Chulan Damansara hotel February organises a wonderfully performed Lion Dance on ice at the Royale Ice Skating Rink in conjunction with the arrival of the Chinese New Year.

14 The Royale Bintang Resort & Spa Indonesian chanteuse Dato' Rossa January Seremban's General Manager, En. 14 February pairs up with Malaysia's legendary Mashor Din presents a cake to Dato' Jamal Abdillah for a superb DYMM Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan performance during the Malam Gala Cinta Tanpa Tuanku Muhriz ibni Al-Mahrum Tuanku Munawir Sempadan held at the Tamingsari Ballroom, The in conjunction with the 63rd birthday of His Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur. Royal Highness. Next to him is DYMM Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud and son YAM Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tuanku Muhriz. 8 The Royale Bintang The Curve's February General Manager, Mr. Julian Blaydes and department heads come together to welcome the arrival of the Lion Dance performers held at the hotel to commemorate the arrival of the Chinese New Year 2014. 13 SOS 1M Training - Finance & Investment Division 3 & 4 March 2014

Volunteers listening to a briefing by Marie of Pharmaniaga SOS team

n support of the Government’s Iaspiration to promote volunteerism amongst Malaysians, Boustead Holdings Berhad (Boustead) in collaboration with Pharmaniaga Berhad (Pharmaniaga) has established the Practise makes perfect En. Ahmad Nazri of Pharmaniaga SOS team Skuad Operasi Sihat 1Malaysia (SOS briefs volunteers on how to use the BMI machine 1M) Programme on a Group-wide basis. It is a volunteer programme which will see staff from the Boustead Group 1M training. Guided by experienced as the volunteers were able to volunteering as SOS 1M team members. Pharmaniaga staff, the training will carry out health check services and educate volunteers on performing propose suitable dietary plans for The primary objectives of this basic health check services. their fellow colleagues. programme are to enhance health awareness among the public, to provide On 3 and 4 March 2014, two separate Besides the Finance & Investment basic health check services for the SOS 1M Training sessions were held Division, Boustead Heavy Industries public such as blood pressure, sugar for volunteers under the Finance Corporation Berhad (BHIC) had level, BMI and health counselling and & Investment Division at Menara earlier conducted its own SOS 1M to promote Boustead’s products and Boustead, Kuala Lumpur. In total, Training. It is expected that the enhance its corporate image and brand. the two sessions were attended remaining Divisions and business by 49 volunteers from different units of the Boustead Group will As part of the SOS 1M Programme, departments and business units. conduct training sessions the latest volunteers are required to undergo SOS Overall, the training was successful by middle of 2014.

SOS 1M Training - BHIC 27 February 2014

Volunteers checking blood pressure

Group photo of the volunteers from BHIC and Pharmaniaga SOS team 14

View along Jalan Boustead En. Musa posing with the Jalan Boustead signage

In Malaysia, the company was known as Syarikat Did you know? Perdagangan Boustead Sdn. Berhad.

oustead & Co. Ltd. was established in the same year that The Boustead Group first established branches in Malaysia BSingapore was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1828. in Penang and Kelantan. In the early days, Boustead During that year, a British trader by the name of Edward operated a port in Tumpat, which was the capital of Kelantan Boustead sailed to the Far East upon news of the discovery before Kota Bharu became the new capital. However, as the of Singapore and subsequently set up a small office there. Tumpat port of call became shallow, the Group’s activities slowly diminished in that area. The original logo was reflective of Boustead’s primary business activities at the time as a trader importing goods Apart from trading, the Group was also involved in several into the country and bringing back some of the local product mining operations in Kelantan, with the discovery of tin and such as rubber, spices, tin ore and gold, amongst others. gold in Temangan, Rantau Panjang and Gua Musang. The rubber plantation was under the Lapan Kabu Estate.

Boustead left a historical mark in Tumpat with one of the streets in Tumpat town named ‘Jalan Boustead’ after the company. The street still exists today.

Article courtesy of En. Musa Sulaiman who retired late last year

Aktiviti derma darah mendapat sambutan baik

ada 27 Februari 2014, Jabatan Komunikasi Kumpulan Boustead PHoldings Berhad dengan kerjasama Pusat Darah Negara telah menganjurkan satu aktiviti menderma darah bertempat di Tingkat 9,

Kelab Sukan Boustead. Aktiviti yang bermula pada pukul 9.30 pagi Muhammad Azri telah dua kali menderma darah dan berakhir pada pukul 3.30 petang itu telah mendapat sambutan yang menggalakkan daripada para kakitangan Boustead serta Seramai 55 penderma telah berjaya menderma darah syarikat-syarikat lain yang beroperasi di sekitar Menara Boustead pada hari tersebut daripada 64 orang yang hadir. dan Wisma Boustead. Mereka yang gagal menderma, kebanyakannya tidak melepasi ujian saringan kesihatan kerana mempunyai masalah-masalah seperti tekanan darah tinggi, tekanan darah rendah, kurang tidur dan sebagainya.

Di samping dapat membantu Pusat Darah Negara meningkatkan tabung darah mereka, aktiviti ini juga bertujuan untuk menggalakkan para kakitangan syarikat beramal sambil menderma darah. Selain Fazura dan Christy melalui pengalaman pertama menderma darah itu, ia juga merupakan satu tanggungjawab sosial korporat syarikat kepada masyarakat. 15

BHIC Lean Boot Camp 2013 in Janda Baik, Pahang

The programme kicked off with of Transformation and Continuous group formation and an ice Improvement, En. Azman Abd breaking session. There were Razak. indoor and outdoor activities such as management games, lean The Boot Camp was a great success and problem solving classrooms, and all participants had fun while night trekking, leadership and learning. We continue to strive group dynamic exercises and to cultivate strong bonds, team jungle trail activities. spirit and a culture of continuous improvement. BHIC boleh! All the activities were directed towards creating teams that are able to prioritise and focus Evolution Trail activity where participants use 'sumpit' to aim at their target on formulating solutions. In addition, participants were taught n 18 to 20 December 2013, the Corporate to identify and remove mental O& Strategic Planning and Transformation and emotional barriers that Programme Division of Boustead Heavy Industries block continuous improvement, Corporation Berhad (BHIC) organised a Lean Boot personal development and Camp for its staff. The Boot Camp was held in growth. Cheringin Hills Convention & Spa Resort in Janda Baik, Pahang. The prize-giving ceremony was officiated by the Senior Manager First place winner, Sang Kejam team The Boot Camp was a key Transformation and Continuous Improvement activity to educate staff on the most common Lean tools and techniques, and demonstrating how to apply these using the Rapid Process Improvement (Kaizen) methodology.

A total of 36 participants comprising staff from BHIC along with its subsidiaries and associate companies took part in the activity, which aimed to strengthen their continuous improvement tools and techniques. It also facilitated personal development, positive communication, leadership skills, as well as teamwork. Participants pose with their trainer, En. Shahrul Azrin Aziz (left) and the winning prizes

Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan KSB 2013

elab Sukan Boustead (KSB) telah mengadakan KMesyuarat Agung tahunannya pada 28 Februari 2014 bertempat di Tingkat 9, Kompleks Sukan Boustead. Berikut adalah senarai nama Ahli Jawatankuasa baharu untuk sesi 2014:

Pengerusi : Ir. Hj. Khushairi Mohd Hashim Naib Pengerusi : En. Md Aziman Abd Aziz Setiausaha : Cik Nurul Azira Noorazman Naib Setiausaha : Pn. Farawahidah Md Isa Pengerusi KSB, En. Shoib mempengerusikan Mesyuarat Agung terakhir beliau Bendahari : En. Noorulhadi Mohamed Naib Bendahari : En. M Shamshur M Ramley Ahli Jawatankuasa : En. V Subaseelan En. Ahmad Sabri Zainuddin En. Mohd Nata Ibrahim Cik Fazura Nur Jaafar En. Nor Azam Md Nor Pn. Ida Rahyu Nasaruddin En. Badrul Hisham Hamzah

Pengerusi KSB, En. Shoib Abdullah mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua ahli yang hadir bagi menyempurnakan

Ahli-ahli KSB sebulat suara bersetuju melantik Hj. Khushairi agenda mesyuarat dan perlantikan Pengerusi dan Ahli sebagai Pengerusi KSB yang baharu Jawatankuasa baharu untuk tahun 2014. 16 Boustead Curve - staff teambuilding at The Royale Aryani Resort Terengganu

Group photo at Laguna Redang Island Resort

Amazing architecture of Crystal Mosque

total of 104 staff from Boustead Curve Sdn. Bhd., Damansara Entertainment ACentre Sdn. Bhd. and Boustead DCP Sdn. Bhd. participated in a teambuilding session held at The Royale Aryani Resort Terengganu. Boat ride to Marine Park Centre The staff were split into three groups and went on three separate trips from 27 to 29 Early the next September 2013, 2 to 4 October 2013 and 9 to morning, the 11 October 2013. group was taken on a one and a Upon arrival at the Sultan Mahmud half hour boat International Airport at 3.35pm, the staff were ride to Marine 'Keropok lekor' in the making taken for a tour of Kuala Terengganu town. Park Centre, They visited the Crystal Mosque at Pulau Redang Island. Wan Man and Pasar Payang and also had a After snorkelling glimpse of the Terengganu Museum, Taman En. Jazmi, Centre Manager presenting and feeding award to En. Yusof Tamadun Islam, Istana Maziah, Dataran Shah the fish, they Bandar and China Town. Before departing for departed for Laguna Redang Island Resort The Royale Aryani Resort, they were treated for a buffet lunch. They then headed back to to dinner at Paradise Deluxe Restaurant and The Royale Aryani Resort to enjoy a round of arrived at the Resort at 9.30pm. tele-matches in the afternoon, followed by a Shopping at Pasar Payang barbeque dinner at the Resort.

On the last day, the group checked out at 10.00am and went on a final tour of Kuala Terengganu town before stopping for lunch at Payang Serai Restaurant. They then proceeded to Sultan Mahmud International Airport to catch the flight back to Kuala Lumpur and arrived safely back at the Curve at 8.00pm. Historical place in Bukit Puteri nearby Snorkelling and fish feeding at Marine Park Centre Pasar Payang

Dinner at Paradise Deluxe Restaurant

Published by: Boustead Holdings Berhad (3871-H) Printed by: Pencetak Weng Fatt Sdn Bhd (19847-W) Fatt Weng Pencetak by: Holdings Berhad (3871-H) Printed Boustead Published by: Beach bowling An unforgettable teambuilding at The Royale Aryani Resort