LATAR LATAR EXPRESSWAY FIRST IN eral townships such as Kuala , Assam VALLEY OPENS a, , (Batang Berjuntai), Kota eri, , , , 24-HOURS RELOAD gai Buloh, , Rawang and as l as allows for a faster, safer choice to the LANES es of and from By Hairunnisa Kastolany se townships. AR Expressway aims at promoting faster, easier and more efficient use of Electronic Toll Payment System (ETPS) as the mode of toll payment. The rewarding of free Touch n’ Go- LATAR Commemorative Cards to the loyal users of LATAR Expressway recently achieved to increase the use of Touch n’ Go cards as a mode of toll payment on LATAR Expressway by more than 40% compared to cash paying motorists. By the year end, we are expecting to achieve more than 50% users using the Touch n’ Go card on LATAR Expressway. The KL- Expressway Berhad at ANY TIME without any hassle or having to “We are encouraging more motorists to use (LATAR Expressway) recently announced that it is leave the highway.” Touch n’ Go cards to pay their toll. Grab the the Malaysian’s first highway company in Klang opportunity for the entitlement of 20% toll rebate Valley to open 24-hours service for the motorists “However motorists can still top-up their Touch currently given out by the government as it to reload their Touch n’ Go card at its lanes at n’ Go cards at all Customer Service Centre proved to be much cheaper (refer to Plaza Tol Timur and Plaza Tol Kuang Barat located on the highway during office hours from www.touchngo.com.my for more details). beginning 1 March 2012. 8.30 am until 8.30 pm. Service fees will not be Motorists can also save their travelling cost while charged for any reloads at the customer service enjoying faster, safer and convenient use of EPTS According to LATAR Expressway Chief Executive centre and desinated lanes at LATAR compared to the conventional cash payments. Officer, En Amran Amir, “With the opening of 24- Expressway.” Avoid from queuing and reduce traffic congestion hours Tambah Nilai (Reload) lanes at Plaza Tol at manual lanes. Use Touch n’ Go and you will be Kuang Timur and Kuang Barat, we offer easy The 33 km LATAR Expressway links Kuala Lumpur a smart traveller” said En Amran Amir. availability and accessibility as motorists are able and Kuala Selangor. Along the way, its four to top-up their Touch n’ Go cards on the highway interchanges also adds to the connectivity of LATAR EXPRESSWAY- VISITORS TO OPERATIONAL COMPLEX By Hairunnisa Kastolany Since it’s operations on 23rd June 2011, Latar Expressway has been serving the public well in the northen region of the . This has resulted in many of those using this expressway to have successfully saved time and money. As such we have received many visitors who use the higway as well as other road builders to our complex in order to understand and appreciate this expressway. Visit by UNISEL students on 11 February 2012 Visit by Delegates from Saudi Arabia on 24 March 2012

ASSEMBLY @ LATAR By Hairunnisa Kastolany

Bina Puri organised a staff assembly on 27th March 2012 at LATAR Expressway Operational Complex. Bina Puri and LATAR directors, management and staff joined together in the gathering. It was the second gathering of its kind held at LATAR since its opening in June 2011.

LATAR managing Director, Dato’ Mohd Raffe Chekku delivering his speech Some of the 250 staff who attended the assembly

20 JUNE 2012 BULLETIN BINA PURI LATAR EXPRESSWAY AND SMK SERI KUNDANG PROMOTED CLEANLINESS, SAFETY AND HEALTH TO Puan Hajah Noraizan binti Brahim, Principal of SMK Seri Kundang (left), Dato’ Ir STUDENTS Mohamad Razali bin Othman, Chairman of LATAR Expressway and En Mohd Khairi Abdullah, Chairman of PIBG SMK Seri Kundang (right) during the By Hairunnisa Kastolany launching ceremony Recently, KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR Expressway) Bhd took part in a programme called Program Minggu 3K (Cleanliness, Safety & Health Week) hosted by SMK Seri Kundang from 9th to 13th April 2012. During the launch of the event LATAR sponsored in cash and two units of Emergency Telephone Number signage for the school.

The programme was officiated by Y.Bhg Dato’ Ir Mohamad Razali bin Othman, Chairman of LATAR Expressway, witnessed by Puan Hajah Noraizan binti Brahim, Principal of SMK Seri Kundang and En Mohd Khairi Abdullah, Chairman of PIBG SMK Seri Kundang. More than 300 students and 50 teachers also attended the event.

Presentation of sponsorship It is part of the CSR activities by LATAR Expressway to get closer to the local society especially the young generation.

LATAR EXPRESSWAY FACEBOOK FAN WINNERS By Hairunnisa Kastolany

Mohd Hezery Bin Hussin, the 1st winner of ‘Write and Post’ LATAR Facebook

A presentation ceremony for the winners of LATAR Facebook Fan activities was held on 12th January 2012 at LATAR Operational Complex.

“I was so excited to receive a call from LATAR informing that I am the winner and it was great reward to me” said Mohd Hezery Bin Hussin, the 1st winner of ‘Write and Post’ LATAR Facebook. Hezery received the free TnG LATAR Commemorative Cards with a pre-loaded value of RM30, one family ticket boat ride to experience the wonders of fireflies in Kampung while enjoying a train ride to Bukit Malawati to view the uniqueness of fresh water fish in Kuala Selangor. Hezery wrote a comprehensive preview of his The winner with LATAR management team experience travelling on LATAR Expressway from Exit 2508 Persimpangan Templer towards Exit 2501 Persimpangan Ijok. facilities and services. Working closely with the Majlis Daerah Kuala Selangor (MDKS), LATAR Expressway Facebook is also promoting the The ‘Write and Post’ competition is an effort on LATAR Facebook to tourist spots in Kuala Selangor that motorists can access through its encourage the fans to throw their ideas and suggestions to LATAR expressway and four interchanges. You can excess the LATAR Facebook Expressway as well as to update the public on LATAR Expressway at www.facebook.com/Latar-Expressway.

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Part of the members who attanded the AGM

SPORTS CLUB NEW LINE-UP 2012-2014 The outgoing committee together with GMD during the AGM of the sports club By Ayuny Abdul Rahman THE NEWLY ELECTED COMMITTEE 2012-2014 PRESIDENT: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Mr Tian Toh Hoe Mr Michael Tee VICE PRESIDENT: En Zaidani Mohd Zaidi Lee Tn Syed Nasser Syed Omar Ms Cheah See See Tan Sri Datuk Tee Hock Seng presenting an appreciation certificate to the Mr Shu Kian Kok outgoing President Mr Lee Tong Leong SECRETARY: En Syamsul Affendi Puan Ayuny Abdul Rahman Bina Puri Sport and Social Club (KSSBP) held its 17th annual general Cik Shazwenatul Anira ASST SECRETARY: meeting on 30th March 2012. This time, the election for the new committee Kamaruzzaman Ms Michelle Chee was the main FOCUS to all the members. APPOINTED COMMITTEE: TREASURER: Pn Surati Sujor Congratulations to the newly elected committee for the term 2012-2014 Mr Foo Fang Kit Ms Elaine Keh led by Mr Tian Toh Hoe. As the non-business body for Bina Puri Group, the ASSTS TREASURER: AUDITORS: club has always provided its members with lots of sport and social events. Mr Cheong Kin Fong Ms Helen Lim This time round, all the members irresistibly await for more excitement in Ms Low Yoke Lan the programmes organised.

QUARRY RACE 2012 By Suraya Mat Arif

Sungai Long Industries’ Sport & Welfare Club (KSKSLI) organised another round of treasure hunt activity for its members called “Quarry Race 2012” on 15th April 2012 after it successfully organizing it for the first time in 2011.

“Sweat along the way, but we like!” Ms Yu Soon Ping, a club member, told Buletin Bina Puri.

It was fun to accomplish all tasks i.e. Participants of the “Quarry Race 2012’ stepping on bricks, solve puzzles, soak & drip, blowing up balloons and finding hidden items. It’s sound simple but it still needs a good strategy and teamwork. Sometimes, at our age (not old but a little above the teenage level), such games like Quarry Race is good to stimulate our ‘oomph’ and energize our ‘battery’. Indeed the game requires 1st Winners 2nd Winners 3rd Winners good planning, attitude and teamwork Mr. Christopher Lee En. Sudirman Taufik En. Ruzli Mokhtar to accomplish the tasks successfully. Mr. Peh Eng Aun Mr. Varadarajah En. Sharom Buang Mr. Lee Chee Mun En. Mohd Ridwan En. Famy Suardi Ms. Yu Soon Ping En. Mohd Zulfi Mr. M.Jaya

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WHITE WATER RAFTING AT KIULU RIVER, SABAH By Patricia Pereira

The KSSBP members in Action

KSSBP organized White Water Rafting for the brave and adventurous members on 1st May 2012. This day trip for 30 members proved to be indeed challenging yet fun.

The brave and adventurous members before the action begins

... and more action Mission accomplished

... all 1st timers the first four BRAVE Bina Puri souls BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN AT SARAWAK SITE By Ivy Sim On Saturday, 21st April 2012, Bina Puri Sarawak Sport and Social Club organised a blood donation campaign at UiTM Sarawak Project Site. The attendees were from our panel Clinic, UNIMAS Sebayor Hospital and assisted by nurses and medical personnel from NORMAH Specialist Hospital.

The campaign ran smoothly with 25 donors in the beginning but ended up with 28 donors who needed a little bit encouragement and support from others ...waiting with apprehension... God bless especially for those who were the first timers. Besides Bina Puri staff, there were donors from sub-contractors and daily paid workers. BULLETIN BINA PURI JUNE 2012 23 HR & Staff

Now they indulge themselves in the cheese cake SECRETARIES DAY PARTY By Patricia Pereira

Secretaries Day is indeed a very special day for those who work as a Secretary. This year, as in the past, the COO and Managers displayed their appreciation with a cheese cake. As for the secretaries, they were grateful for this kind gesture by their respective COO and Managers. Lovely ladies posing in front of the lovely cheese cake

ASSEMBLY AT SABAH REGIONAL OFFICE By Patricia Pereira

Assembly at KKHQ was held on 8th February 2012 with the group managing director, Tan Sri Datuk Tee Hock Seng JP in attendance. A speech was presented by Y.Bhg Datuk Ali Abdullah.

Other than giving away birthday gifts to staff, the Management presented The management team listening attentively to the speech by the Undergraduate Scholarship to Flag hosting ceremony Datuk Ali Abdullah five qualified students from amongst the staff’s children.

Renewal of our oath taking ceremony The management team with the scholarship recipients

24 JUNE 2012 BULLETIN BINA PURI WORLD-CLASS HR & Staff LEADERSHIP SKILLS TRAINING COURSE By Badrun Arshad

As the economic situation becomes more and more competitive and business management becomes more challenging, Bina Puri received an urgent need to upgrade its human resources, specifically its managers to face this situation. Recently, a World-Class Leadership Skills Training Course was held from 24th to Our Chairman with the trainer and participants 25th March 2012 at , attended by all middle managers of Bina Puri Group.

With the main objective to build managers with excellent positive attitude, strong mindset and skillful knowledge in leading the organization, this course was among the efforts taken by Bina Puri to realize its transformation exercise.

The training was facilitated by YBhg. Dato’ Lawrence Chan, the multi-award winner and very outstanding leadership Guru in .

Quoting Dato’ Lawrence Chan, “leadership is the art of influencing and motivation people to give their very best to achieve their mission and vision.”

Our GMD with participants preparing to be the number ‘1”

Chairman thanking the trainer Dato’ Lawrence Chan Matthew Tee all thumbs up with part of the participants

25 “Shooting” each other was also part of the training Participants deep in discussion HR & Staff

LATAR- YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TRAINING PROGRAMME By Hairunnisa Kastolany

Recently, on 15 & 16 May 2012, LATAR successfully organised a Training Session for Young Professionals Programme-Seminar on Road Safety Audit (RSA) with Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) at Intekma Resort & Convention Centre, Shah Alam. The Group photo participants were from LLM, LATAR and PLUS.

The main objective of the seminar is to give maximum exposure to the participants on the important elements in RSA which covered from Stage 1 to Stage 5 of RSA. In addition, two other topics, namely on Highway Pave Shoulder and Green Technology were also included.

The first day started with the welcome speech by Dato’ Ir Haji Mohamad Razali Othman, Chairman of LATAR Expressway and the first Dato’ Ir Haji Mohamad Razali Othman, Chairman of LATAR presenting session started with the topic of Stage 1-3 of a souvenir to En Mohd Saleh bin Santhiman, Deputy Chief Director RSA by Ir Amran bin Alias and was continued (Development), LLM. Some of the participants in a light mood by Ir Mohamed Shafii bin Haji Mustafa for next session on Stage 4 of RSA; Making the Unsafe Safe.

The morning session of the second day continued with Stage 5 of RSA by Ir Che Ali bin Che Hitam and Highway Pave Shoulder by En Mohd Hadzmir bin Yusof, Director of Project Monitoring & Development, LLM. In the afternoon, the session was a talk on Green Technology by En Mohd Fadhil bin Razmi, Administration & Diplomatic Officer, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water.

The training ended at 5 pm with the closing speech by En Mohd Saleh bin Santhiman, Deputy Chief Director (Development), LLM.

Some of the trainers before the training session begun

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SABAH STAFF BIRTHDAY PARTY

By Patricia Pereira

Birhdays are also part of our culture in Bina Puri. For staff whose birthday fell in March and April, there was a small yet meaningful celebrattion at KKHQ. A small token of appreciation was also given to the birthday celebrants.

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PROMOTIONS

NO NAME OLD POSITION NEW POSITION WEF REMARKS 1 Roslan Bin Abel Senior Chainman Assistant Surveyor 01.11.11 BPCSB 2 Ramlan Bin Sulaiman Assistant Construction Manager Construction Manager 01.12.11 BPCSB 3 Edwin Chung Teen Lung General Manager Sr General Manager 01.12.11 BPCSB (Finance & Accounts) (Finance & Accounts) 4 Kwong Kok Zee Site Engineer (C &S) Project Engineer 02.12.11 BPCSB 5 Josilaine Binti Lanas Accounts Officer Senior Accounts Officer 07.12.11 BPCSB 6 Chan Yoke Leong Assistant Construction Manager Construction Manager 01.04.12 BPCSB 7 Melissa Chin Fui Yen Admin Clerk QSHE Assistant 01.04.12 BPCSB 8 Mohd Noor Bin Saad Patrolman (L6B) Fleet Supervisor (L5B) 04.05.12 BPCSB

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new born No. Name of staff Position / Location Baby's Name Date of Birth 1 Aruljothy a/l Pahavan General Manager, Thailand Tanushri Sofea Aruljothy 18-Jan-12 2 Cathrine Binti Anson Sr. Business Development Executive (KK) Mackenzie Eden Martony 24-Nov-11 3 Aw Yong Shiang Yee Executive Finance (KKHQ) Jewel Yong Wen Qi 28-Dec-11 4 Albert Bin Lantong Document Controller (Menggatal) Nadyne Albert 2-Mar-12 5 Mohd Fauzi bin Mustapha Manager, Technical Facilities/LATAR Nur Rania Arissa 30-Dec-11 6 Nasir bin Machingal Mamath Driver to GMD Nur Qisha Irdina 29-Apr-12

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Wedding Bells Husband / Wife Date of Marriage 1 Ainin Bin Amit Assistant Mechanic (Gayang Site) Farizza Binti Somat 18-Dec-11 2 Chok Lee Vun @ Angelina Purchasing Executive (KKHQ) Benny Lee 24-Mar-12 3 Feyshella J.Binjon Receptionist Cum Admin Clerk (KKHQ) Alvin Ian Lo 2-Feb-12 4 Erdiana Binti Deen Aloge.W Asst. Contracts Executive (UMS) Hiree Bin Hidruslee 20-Nov-11 5 Kelzed A.Staun Project Engineer (M&E) (Times Square) Nur Hazira Binti Mohd Zahari 30-Dec-11 6 Khairunissa Binti Abdullah Engineering Assistant Kiffle Bin Said 16-Mar-12

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Wedding Bells (Cont’d) of Marriage

7 Mohammad Yunus b Mohd Saad Technician TCSS/LATAR Amey Azira Binti Muhd Aziz 27-Nov-11 8 Mohd Helmi Bin Zakariah Quantity Surveyor/LATAR Siti Shazila Binti Che Shohaimi 22-Jan-12 9 Shazwenatul Anira Technical Executive/Latar Kapten Mohd Izwan Bin Hj. Ramli 21-Jan-12 Bt Hj. Kamaruzzaman 10 Maslinda Binti Darus Clerk Toll Department /LATAR Kamal Ariffin Bin Abdul Rahman 21-Jan-12 11 Hairunnisa Kastolany PR Executive/LATAR Abdul Aziz Mohammed Jalil 21-Apr-12 12 Aminuldin B Abdul Aziz Site Supervisor - Muar Site Wan Zaimashazelinda Bt Wan Mazini 11-Mar-12

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