BERITAIOI COVER FEATURE 04 Collective Efforts Continuous Progress

CONTENTS 02 BERITAIOI COVER FEATURE 04 Collective Efforts Continuous Progress

2nd High Tea Tan Sri Dato' Lee CORPORATE UPDATES with CEO Conferred Honorary 07 08 Degree 06 Q1 Earnings for IOIC and IOIPG Neste Resumes Sourcing from IOI Group 07 2nd High Tea with CEO 08 Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Conferred Honorary Degree Product Knowledge & Safety Training 09 Management Review Meeting Successful Passport Locker System South Beach Spreading Joy to IOI’s Revised Policies on Human Rights Wins Big in 2017 HANDICAPJB in the Workplace 13 14 10 New Cadet Assistant Trainees Adopting Employment Standards Pinfosys Training

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 11 Connecting the IOI Brand at Each Touch Point 12 Save Earth with Ethical Eating

Responsible Care Recognition 16 PROPERTY 13 IOIPG Ranked 8th in The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers’ Awards 2017 South Beach Wins Big in 2017 Running in Pink Wigs for Charity 14 Spreading Joy to HANDICAPJB Team IOI at KLTA Tourism Games

CPhI Worldwide IOILC Wins Sustainability 18 2017 19 Champion Award at FiE OLEOCHEMICAL 15 Senior Management Development Programme Pursuing Team Excellence Fruitful Visit from Rose Diamond 16 Disaster Simulation Exercises Flood Relief Aid Responsible Care Recognition 17 IOI Oleo Launches SHE Campaign 2017

ICM Celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays 18 SEPAWA Congress 2017 24 CPhI Worldwide 2017 The Best Xmas Gift

EDIBLE OILS 19 IOILC Wins Sustainability Champion Award at FiE Innovative Presence at FiE 2017 20 IOILC Europe’s Presdough 270 SB Nominated Magic & More UNICEF Check Out for FiE Award at the Great British for Children 2017 Circus Rebuilding IOILC Europe’s Packaging Facility 26 33 at Wormerveer

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BERITAIOI 21 Manufacturing Day 2017 03 Celebrating the Joy of Christmas Commissioning of Project Vertex EDITOR’S NOTE 22 4th IOILC Global Safety Summit & Audit The end of the year is a time that naturally evokes contemplation and IOILC Asia Wins Award of Excellence a reflective state of mind as we bid farewell to 2017 and welcome a 23 New CIE Plant Commences Construction New Year with hope, optimism and excitement. in IOILC Asia SHE Campaign 2017 at IOILC Asia 2017 was a resilient year for IOI Group (IOI) as it responded to a plethora of challenges by leveraging on its core competencies Celebrating the Festival of Lights and incorporating strategic initiatives closely, transparently and collectively with its customers, suppliers, investors, stakeholders and employees. IOI’s commitment has earned back the trust of various IOI MALL stakeholders following major improvements in its sustainability 24 Mythical Land of Wonders at ICM progress, which include the publication of a standalone Sustainability Report, revised labour-friendly policies, community empowerment ICM Celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays programmes and more. 25 Vivid Deepavali Hues at IOI Mall Puchong IOI’s recent divestment of IOI Loders Croklaan to Bunge Limited was Xmas in the Garden of Yuletide viewed by many to be a surprise, but the win-win partnership received Self-Defence with Yoshinkan Aikido full consensus from shareholders during IOI’s Extraordinary General th 26 Magic & More at the Great British Circus Meeting. The disposal is expected to complete by the 4 quarter of 2018 and we look forward to a future of diverse possibilities. 27 Spend & Win in IOI Mall Kulai Best Kindergarten Kids Dancing Competition In the spirit of positivity and determination, IOI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor shared his message in the recent Junior i-Card Celebrates 14th Anniversary High Tea with CEO event (page 07) in order to instil a like-minded resolve in employees and grow hand in hand towards lasting success. HOTEL His message can be viewed in the Cover Feature. 28 Global Customer Appreciation 2017 Week As one of Malaysia’s Top Ten Developers (page 13), IOI Properties Celebrating Flavours of Diwali Group Berhad (IOIPG) has amassed numerous accolades which are highlighted in the Year 2017 in Review. Despite persistent soft Marriott Women in Leadership market conditions, IOIPG is embracing the future with optimism 29 A Gift of Light as it targets to launch 900 units of townhouses in Bangi and Kota Warisan. Over in Singapore, IOIPG is counting on its S$2.57 billion 30 Keeping Christmas Carolling Alive purchase of 1.1-hectare Central Boulevard site to improve its Carnival Christmas & Magical Charity Lunch property investment division.

31 Counting Down to 2018 Meanwhile, IOIPG is witnessing a further boost in its leisure and A Starry Night for Palm Garden Hotel hospitality division as a result of its two new hotels, namely Le Méridien Putrajaya and Four Points, which incidentally celebrated 32 A Sustainable Christmas Effort its 3rd anniversary on 15 December 2017. With a vast and diversified Building PGGC’s Happy Team of landbank for different divisions in different geographical locations, Engaged Employees IOIPG is confident its ongoing projects and those in the pipeline Spreading Joy to Yayasan Sunbeams Home will lead IOIPG to a successful 2018.

33 UNICEF Check Out for Children 2017 Lastly, the Editorial Board would like to wish all readers a blessed Bollywood Bonanza at Four Points and prosperous Chinese New Year of the Earth Dog. Let’s expect an eventful year with positive changes because when we put our collective efforts towards continuous progress, anything is paw-sible. FOUNDATION 34 Grant a Wish this Christmas Carine Yap 35 Yayasan TSLSC Awards RM333,000 in Scholarship Presentation Keep your contributions flowing in! STEM@Puchong Maker Faire 2017 36 Bargain Basement Hits New Milestone & The Editorial Team would like to express its heartfelt gratitude for the input of Berita IOI Extends Loving Care from the contributors mentioned below. We look forward to a continued contribution of interesting articles and pictures from all of you. After all, Berita IOI is a newsletter for all the staff of IOI Group and we would all like to see this newsletter as a publication that we SPECIAL are all proud of. Kindly forward your contributions to [email protected]. 37 Year 2017 in Review Contributors

Here is Dato’ Lee’s message as he expounds further on IOI’s path for 2018:

“Dear Colleagues, As we step into the New Year, it is a good time to reflect on the major events that happened during the year. Among the many events, I would like to particularly highlight two: Divestment of 70% Equity Interest Sustainability in IOI Loders Croklaan On the sustainability front, we have made much progress during In September 2017, IOI Group announced the divestment of 2017. We re-engaged with Greenpeace in April 2017, following 70% controlling interest in IOI Loders Croklaan (Loders), our our adoption of a groundbreaking third-party suppliers’ protocol global specialty fats business, to Bunge of USA. Following and other major sustainability initiatives. In September 2017, we the divestment, we will remain as a 30% key shareholder published a comprehensive Sustainability Report alongside our and continue to supply the same volume of palm oil to Annual Report for FY2017. The following month, we announced Loders as before. a set of industry-leading labour rights policies and recruitment guidelines for our foreign plantation workers, The Group is expected to make a gain of about RM1.6 billion which were formulated in consultation from the divestment. After repaying some bank borrowings and with key non-governmental giving out a special dividend, the Group will have about RM1 organisations (NGOs) in this field. billion of extra cash and a stronger balance sheet to acquire new assets in its core business areas. All these initiatives have resulted in some commendable results. In a recent Besides making a substantial financial gain from the assessment by Zoological Society of divestment, there are two important reasons why we agreed London (ZSL) using the SPOTT Toolkit, IOI on the divestment to Bunge. In order for Loders to continue was rated the 5th highest among all palm its strong growth in the future – from which IOI will benefit oil producers in Malaysia and Indonesia for transparency due to our 30% equity interest, Loders will have to expand its in public disclosure of Environmental, Social and Governance processing plants’ footprints to emerging regions such as Latin (ESG) policies and practices. Several of our Multi-National America, Middle East and the Indian sub-continent. Leveraging Company (MNC) customers have praised us for our ability to on Bunge’s existing processing plants in those regions would recover and gain better recognition in the sustainability field be a faster and more cost-effective way of doing this. as compared to the period before our problems with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and major NGOs Secondly, many of the food emerged in 2016. companies today want a complete portfolio of palm and soft oils The progress that we have made shows that we can excel in solutions from their suppliers. any area if we apply our collective resolve and work hard as Bunge, with its long experience a team to achieve the desired results. We have all this while in the sourcing and processing been known more for our operational efficiency, namely high of soya and other soft oils, will oil yield and competitive cost, but now we can also incorporate be able to fill the present gap in sustainability practices into our operations and communicate Loders’ product offerings. our sustainability commitments much better than before. COVER FEATURE

BERITAIOI Looking Ahead Integrated Business 05 Information System Looking ahead in 2018, the Group will be actively looking for suitable oil palm plantations to acquire. In a way, this At the moment, our Plantation, Commodity Marketing and is a rebalancing of our investment from the downstream Corporate Divisions have various disparate accounting systems manufacturing segment where we have invested substantially in the operating centres, regional offices and Head Office that during the last few years, to the upstream plantation segment mostly are not connected with each other. As a result, there is a which has always been contributing the bulk of our earnings. lot of duplication in manual data entries, and the risk of errors is We will also be diligent in carrying out our sustainability high. These Divisions have been evaluating some of the leading commitments and be vigilant against any risk to our business integrated business systems available in the market and will on the sustainability front. be making a decision during the first half of 2018 on the most suitable system. Besides these external-focused strategies, there are two major internal initiatives which we will be embarking on: Besides being able to process financial and other business data faster and with much lower risk of errors, this integrated information system can also build up a reservoir of data for business planning and better decision-making through features such as scenario planning and big data analytics.

Final Note

The beginning of a new year is a good time to renew our resolve to improve ourselves, find new ways to do things better than before, and collaborate more closely with our colleagues and business partners to ensure long-term success for the Group. This means making sure that our Plantation Division continues to be an efficient oil palm grower with high yield and competitive cost, our commodity marketing business maintains a reliable supply chain supplying traceable and sustainable palm oil, and our downstream business moves up the value chain by producing more specialty oleochemicals and more health food applications.

These steps seem basic and are familiar to us but it is the continuous and collective efforts at working on Mechanisation and Automation them, day-in and day-out, that will create a momentum in Plantation Operations strong enough to push beyond the tipping point towards achieving lasting success.” As we all know, the Malaysian oil palm plantation operations are labour-intensive and most of the plantation workers are foreign workers. Labour costs have been increasing rapidly during the last few years and labour shortage is becoming more and more acute due to high turnovers and the preference of the foreign workers to work in their home countries.

IOI has been rather slow in adopting mechanisation and automation, which will reduce dependency on foreign workers in our estates and mills. Going forward, we will be setting up a dedicated unit to promote mechanisation and automation in our 80 plus estates. This unit will analyse the costs and benefits of all mechanisation measures thoroughly and ensure their smooth implementation through fast- Shareholders gave unanimous approval to the 70% disposal track pilot implementation in selected estates first before of IOI Loders Croklaan to Bunge Limited during IOI Group’s expanding to other estates. Extraordinary General Meeting on 4 December 2017. CORPORATE UPDATES 06 BERITAIOI Q1 Earnings for IOIC and IOIPG

Corporation Berhad (IOIC) posted a net profit take-up rates from the overseas projects in both Singapore and that soared 3.4 times to RM360 million for the Xiamen, the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The increase in IOIfirst quarter ended 30 September 2017 (Q1 operating profit in this current quarter is mainly due to higher FY2018) from RM104.8 million in the previous corresponding operating profit from the development projects in both Klang period (Q1 FY2017). The reported net profit is driven by Valley and Johor. As for the property investment division, it net forex translation gain on foreign currency denominated recorded an 8% increase in revenue to RM77.1 million and 16% borrowings as well as lower fair value loss on derivative financial increase in operating profit to RM49.4 million due to higher instruments from the resource-based manufacturing division. occupancy and rental rates for retail segment. The leisure and Revenue dropped 5.3% from RM2.33 billion to RM2.21 billion. hospitality division also witnessed a revenue increase of RM48.3 million and operating profit of RM7.5 million that are mainly The plantation division’s Q1 FY2018 profit decreased by 12% derived from Le Méridien Putrajaya which commenced business to RM305.6 million as compared to RM346.6 million in Q1 operations in August 2016. FY2017 due mainly to lower fair value gain on biological assets. Excluding the fair value gain on biological assets, the underlying Going forward, IOIC expects the plantation division to perform profit of RM304.6 million for Q1 FY2018 is marginally lower satisfactory as its fresh fruit bunches (FFB) production shows than RM311.2 million in Q1 FY2017. The resource-based recovery from the El Nino phenomenon. Prices of crude palm manufacturing division posted a profit of RM106.6 million as oil and palm kernel are also expected to remain high. As for compared to a loss of RM5.6 million in Q1 FY2017. Excluding the resource-based manufacturing division, IOIC expects the the fair value loss on derivative financial instruments, Q1 oleochemical sub-segment to perform well due to steady global FY2018’s underlying profit of RM128.1 million is 212% higher economic growth, and the specialty oils and fats sub-segment than Q1 FY2017’s RM41.0 million due to higher margins from to benefit from the impending trans-fat ban in mid-2018. IOIPG the oleochemical and refining sub-segments as well as higher also remains positive on the demand of its properties following sales volume from the oleochemical sub-segment. improvement in its sales take-up rates in strategic locations across Malaysia and overseas. IOIPG expects the current Meanwhile, IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) recorded challenging property market conditions to continue its steady an operating profit of RM329.0 million in Q1 FY2018 which recovery into 2018 with an increased demand for sustainable is 22% higher than Q1 FY2017’s RM58.6 million. The increase lifestyle developments in well-established growth areas. With its in operating profit is attributed to better performance in all its focus on quality and value creation, as well as sizable landbank three divisions. Its revenue however decreased 3.3% to RM869.98 in high-growth corridors, IOIPG is well-positioned to adapt to million in this quarter due mainly to lower contribution from these market demands. the property development in overseas.

The property development division recorded RM742.2 million revenue and RM270.2 million operating profit in Q1 FY2018 compared to RM793.6 million and RM223.5 million in Q1 FY2017. The higher revenue last year is mainly due to higher

Resumes Sourcing from

n 19 December 2017, Finland-based fuel refining and practices, particularly on foreign migrant worker conditions Omarketing company Neste resumed its palm oil sourcing and their treatment in the workplace.” from IOI Group (IOI). Neste had earlier suspended its raw material purchasing from IOI following the suspension of IOI has been engaging with various stakeholders including IOI’s Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification non-governmental organisations in ensuring that IOI upholds in April 2016. all the commitments in its Sustainable Palm Oil Policy, and has received positive feedback for its sustainability progress. Neste decided to resume purchases in view of the progress demonstrated by IOI, stating it was “pleased to see IOI's View Neste’s full statement at: efforts to resolve the environmental issues detailed in the www.neste.com/en/neste-resumes-sourcing-palm-oil-company-ioi RSPO grievance, as well as to change and develop its working CORPORATE UPDATES BERITAIOI 07

According to Dato’ Lee, leadership is as important as practising nd teamwork, being innovative and 2HIGH TEA having self-improvement. with CEO

s 2017 draws to an end, IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) Aheld its 2nd High Tea with CEO event on 8 December 2017 at Palm Garden Hotel following the successful 1st High Tea with CEO event on 12 January 2017. The town hall-styled session served as a communication and dialogue platform for IOIC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor and Divisional Heads with employees of the Corporate and Plantation Divisions.

Organised by IOIC’s Corporate Training & Organisational Development Department, the event started at 4.30 pm at the Perdana B Ballroom. Dato’ Lee recapped the happenings of 2017, which included IOIC’s sustainability progress and the recent sale of IOI Loders Croklaan to Bunge Limited. He also relayed IOIC’s plans and aspirations for 2018.

Then, IOIC Head of Group Human Resource Development Puan Hezzimon shared the revised benefits for all IOIC employees. They include flexible working hours, maternity and paternity leave, increased dental benefits, optical benefits, mandatory uniform on Fridays and more. The revised Compensation and Benefits, which takes effect on 1 January Meanwhile, IOIC Plantation Administration & Human Resource 2018, are listed in the Employee Senior Manager Mrs Kuan encouraged employees to adopt a Handbook in the IOI Portal. healthy work-life balance by eating healthy, increase vegetarian meals and exercise. A health and wellness programme was introduced where a special membership fee at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel was offered to IOIC employees that allows access to both gym facilities and the swimming pool.

Lastly, Dato’ Lee and Divisional Heads comprising Chief Financial Officer Mr Lee Tuan Meng, Plantation Director Mr Sudhakaran, Head of Group Commodity Marketing Mr Lim Jit Uei and Puan Hezzimon held a dialogue session with fellow colleagues and welcomed questions from employees.

The event ended with a galore of sumptuous food and mingling session. It was a successful employee engagement effort to foster a better understanding of IOIC’s goals and operations while bringing employees closer to the management team as well as nurturing an open and positive spirit in the corporation. CORPORATE UPDATES 08 BERITAIOI Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Conferred Honorary Degree

n 21 October 2017, IOI Group (IOI) Executive OChairman Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng was conferred the Honorary Doctorate Degree in Science from University of Malaya (UM) for his contributions to the growth and development of the palm oil industry as well as the evolving property industry in the country.

The conferment recognised Tan Sri’s efforts and immense experiences in navigating IOI to become a global integrated palm oil player and also one of the largest property development and investment companies in Malaysia. Tan Sri received the award from UM Pro-Chancellor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Siti Norma Yaakob during the university’s 57th convocation ceremony. Congratulations to Tan Sri!

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE & SAFETY TRAINING

he Central Purchase Department of IOI Lahad Datu Present at the sessions were IOI Procurement Manager Mr TRegion organised a Product Knowledge Talk and Safety Tan Chee Chong and Lahad Datu Regional Office Admin & Training for estate and mill managers, their assistants, chief Finance Manager Madam She Lay Chin. The annual event was clerks and storekeepers. a successful measure to enhance product knowledge and raise safety awareness in handling diesel among employees. Two half-day sessions were conducted by IOI Group’s (IOI) diesel supplier, Petron (M) Sdn Bhd, at Syarimo Club (for Syarimo, Baturong and Cantawan Grouping), and at Morisem Club (for Morisem, Leepang, Permodalan and Unico Grouping) on 24 and 25 October 2017 respectively.

Petron (M) Sdn Bhd Senior Technical Advisor Mr Chew Choy gave an overview of Customer Product Knowledge, which included various topics such as automotive and industrial diesel oil, biodiesel implementation, and Euro 4M and Euro 5 implementation. This was followed by Corporate Safety, Health & Environment Advisor Mr Azmi Ahmad’s presentation on the safety procedures in handling and receiving diesel. A step-by- step demonstration on the procedures and safety guidelines on receiving diesel was also conducted at a nearby diesel skid tank site by Fleet Safety & Training Coordinator Mr Ruslan Ibrahim. CORPORATE UPDATES BERITAIOI 09

MANAGEMENT REVIEW MEETING Management Review Meeting was held on 23 and 24 as to gather feedback from estates and departments such as AOctober 2017 at Palm Garden Hotel with the participation sustainability, finance and commodity marketing. of management team from the Plantation Division. The next management review meeting is scheduled in early The two-day meeting, which also involved IOI Loders Croklaan 2018 to discuss the implementation progress of revised policies and IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad, discussed IOI Group’s on the ground. (IOI) various social and environment-related policies, as well IOI Plantation Director Mr NB Sudhakaran (standing) briefing the audience on the floor.

Successful Passport Locker System s stated in IOI Group’s (IOI) Sustainable APalm Oil Policy, IOI respects and upholds PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE & SAFETY TRAINING the right of all workers with no retention of foreign workers’ passports or identity documents. At the moment, no passports are being retained by IOI’s estates in Sabah. Representatives from two non- In Peninsular Malaysia, new lockers were gradually made available governmental organisations, across the estates with Sagil Estate being the first estate to install namely Tenaganita and National centralised lockers and to have the workers’ passports returned. Sagil Estate workers checking out the Union Plantation Workers, were The installation of these lockers was completed throughout the lockers to keep their passports. also present at each passport Peninsular estates in early October 2017. handover ceremony.

IOI’s Revised Policies on Human Rights in the Workplace n 31 October 2017, IOI Group (IOI) introduced its revised Opolicies on human rights in the workplace after extensive engagement with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), namely, Finnwatch, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) and Tenaganita, as well as IOI’s employees. Feedback from IOI’s stakeholders was also taken into account.

The revised Foreign Workers Recruitment Guideline & Procedure in Malaysia, Minimum Wage & Leave Pay Policy, and Equal Opportunity Employment & Freedom of Association Policy are part of IOI’s efforts in upholding its commitments in, amongst others, to charge no recruitment fees to the workers at any stage in the recruitment process, in both receiving and sending countries; to pay all workers the statutory monthly minimum wage and overtime compensation in accordance with the current labour regulations; to make trade unions accessible to IOI Corporation Berhad Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Lee Yeow workers; and to adopt both the Free Fair Labor Principles and UN Chor’s statement, along with the new policies can be accessed at: Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. www.ioigroup.com/Content/NEWSNewsroomDetails?intNewsID=856 CORPORATE UPDATES 10 BERITAIOI

New Cadet Assistant Trainees

Group (IOI) continued to roll out a new batch of Cadet Assistant Trainees, following the previous IOICadet Assistant (Trainee) Programme in 2015. The training was held by the Plantation Division at IOI’s Paya Lang Club House in Johor on 5 December 2017. The trainees will undergo a 10-week structured training comprising classroom training for three weeks with the remaining seven weeks in field attachment. The training is targeted to produce a competent team of future Assistant Managers for IOI’s estates. Plantation Controller (Leepang A Regional Office) Mr Chew Beng Hock briefing all the trainees.

Adopting Employment Standards

n 29 November 2017, IOI Group’s OPlantation Division conducted an Employment Act, Minimum Wages & Employee Relations Training for Operating Heads in Peninsular. Held at Gomali Palm Oil Mill in Segamat, the training was led by Plantation Human Resource Manager Mr Lai Pui Leong to revise the Employee Act while emphasising important terms and conditions as well as explaining the minimum wages and employee relations.

n 27 December 2017, a one-day training on the Pinfosys OSystem was conducted for users from IOI Group’s Plantation Division (Peninsular) at IOI Research Centre, Batang Melaka.

Pinfosys System is an estate-based system where data capture and reporting is fully done in estates. The system is used to monitor cost control against planned budget. The training was aimed to refresh, reinforce and upgrade participants’ existing knowledge and skills, in particular the Goods and PINFOSYS Services Tax (GST) and checkroll. TRAINING The training was steered by Senior Accountant (Peninsular) Madam Ong Geok Lip, Senior Information Technology (IT) Executive Mr Hon Kong Keong and IT Executive Mrs Hairulniza Esa who all imparted useful information and knowledge such as entry guidelines for checkroll and common GST entry mistakes. The training ended with an interactive Q&A session where the trainers provided practical suggestions to the users on how to overcome the various issues in the estates. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT BERITAIOI 11

Connecting the at Each Touch Point New Cadet Assistant Trainees

earing clothes that reflect a corporate image should not Wbe an employee’s only source of standard professional representation of an organisation, but rather, the way one carries and conducts him- or herself with clients contributes to The objective was to develop professionals that are able to an overall image that defines the reputation of the employee portray confidence in not only by the way they dress but and the organisation. All these external and also, on how they carry themselves in front of guests and internal qualities shape the foundation customers. This includes everything to do with the total of Awareness, Branding, appearance, the way of communication through one’s Connecting and Sustaining for dressing and body language. each employee. Ultimately, looking good on the outside as well as As such, IOI Corporation possessing excellent business, social and communication Berhad (IOIC) Corporate skills will not only attract people but also opportunities. Training & Organisational These qualities can be developed and put to practice Development Department which can enhance work performance and quality invited Dr Wendy Liew, a of daily interactions with people, resulting in higher certified image consultant to closing rates at work. coach employees from IOI Properties Group Berhad Female employees were taught the basic steps to apply (IOIPG) on developing the make-up whereas male employees were taught the right professional image. right way of using a face wash and a face mask. Colour The workshops were split analysis for different individuals was also done to establish the into three sessions; on 12 appropriate matches between clothing, make-up and accessories. October 2017 (for Managers) For those with long hair, a practical session on how to look and subsequently on 17 October and professional with different hair-dos was demonstrated. Dr Wendy 6 November 2017 (for Front Liners) also revealed selected ingredients that should be avoided in and were opened to employees from beauty products and recommended suitable ones which are Sales & Marketing, Sales Admin and affordable and safe to use. Leasing Departments as well as Customer Relations Unit. At the end of the learning session, each employee learnt to:

• Create and present first and lasting impressions. • Discover and apply the importance of wearing the right colours, on how to maintain a clear and presentable skin/face, how to apply make-up, how to maintain long hair-dos with a professional sense of style and how to project professionalism which includes verbal and non-verbal gestures, vocal tones and personal habits. • Practise professional body language to develop high credibility. • Enhance confidence and influence, as personal and professional development translates into a positive change in attitude, appearance and actions.

Hair transformation in the making. “Brand is not only to build but to CREATE.” HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 12 BERITAIOI

“You can save Mother Earth with changes that starts at the dining table.” Save Earth with Ethical Eating nder the theme of Ethical Eating, IOI Corporation fields is lost due to land clearing for animal farming UBerhad (IOIC) Corporate Training & Organisational whereas 40% of the grains produced in the world are Development Department invited Tzu Chi Foundation used for animal feed. In total, animal agriculture to conduct a lunch talk on 14 December 2017 to is the source of 51% of all greenhouse gases. Most educate IOI employees on practising a plant- of the infectious diseases today come from animals based diet and consuming less meat. Ethical such as H1N1, Nipah virus, H5N1, Ebola and SARS, eating is not only nutritionally sufficient, but also which can be transmitted to humans and can result may prevent global warming and combat climate in serious health problems or even death. change as well as reducing the risk of contracting diseases from animals. Tzu Chi Foundation Dr Chee Hui Yee, an esteemed volunteer since 2006 and a professor at Universiti Putra Malaysia, who Globally, 56 billion animals are raised and slaughtered each specialises in the study of infectious diseases (zoonosis) of year, and nearly 1/5 of all greenhouse gases are attributed to animals that can be naturally transmitted to humans, urged livestock production. 70% of crops grown are used to feed participants to pledge and observe a vegetarian diet on 11 livestock, which in turn produces large amounts of waste January 2018. With one person having three vegetarian meals a and methane. day, carbon dioxide emission could be reduced by at least two kilogrammes. If everyone plays his part, Mother Earth can have According to World-Friendly Agricultural Foundation, for the past a bright future. 10 years, in every minute, a forest area equivalent to 11 football

IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) Executive Director Ms Lee Yoke Har (right) giving her support to ethical eating and handing tokens of appreciation to Tzu Chi Foundation. During the Q&A session, Dr Chee was more than happy to share more information based on the questions asked. PROPERTY BERITAIOI 13 IOIPG Ranked 8th in

IOIPG Chief Operating Officer (Property Development) Mr Teh Chin Guan (centre) receiving the award on behalf of IOIPG.

Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) took the The top 10 developer rankings are part of The Edge Malaysia honour as one of the top property developers in Property Excellence Awards (TEPEA) 2017, which has expanded IOIThe Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers’ to include The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Property CEO Award, Awards (TPDA) 2017. IOIPG ranked eighth among the list of The Edge Malaysia Property Development Excellence Award top 10 developers in the country. IOIPG also clinched the Best and more. The 15th TPDA anchors TEPEA 2017, which were in Quantitative Attributes Award based on its shareholders’ presented at a gala dinner at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur funds, turnover, profitability and cash or gearing. on 30 October 2017, with more than 450 real estate players and experts in attendance.

Director of South Beach Consortium (SBC) Mr Chia Ngiang South Beach Hong said: “South Beach, our joint venture mega mixed- use development on Beach Road, is a defining sustainable in development in Singapore’s skyline, with many eco-features Wins Big 2017 including its distinctive microclimatic wave-like canopy which outh Beach, a joint venture development between acts as an environmental filter. We will continue to create SIOI Properties Group Berhad and City Developments innovative, sustainable spaces that set new benchmarks in Limited, was announced as the winner of the Sustainable building excellence.” Development category at the recent FIABCI Singapore Property Awards 2017 on 6 October 2017. This will Earlier, its luxurious 634-room hotel, JW Marriott Hotel enable South Beach to participate in the FIABCI World Prix Singapore South Beach was awarded two industry hotel awards d'Excellence Awards 2018 where it will compete with other on 28 September 2017 – TTG Travel Awards’ Best New City prominent winners on world stage. Hotel, and the Business Traveller Awards’ Best New Business Hotel – since its grand opening on 24 March 2017.

The annual TTG Travel Awards have been established since 1989 with calls upon industry professionals such as travel consultants, tour operators, destination management companies, and national tourism organisations to cast their votes for over 60 categories of awards, covering the best of travel suppliers and travel agencies.

The Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards were voted for by Business Traveller Asia-Pacific (BTAP) readers. Between April and June, BTAP sent out a voting poll to subscribers, with the results independently compiled by market research SBC Head of Projects Mr Koh Say Wee received the FIABCI award for the BCA Green Mark Platinum development. leader IPSOS.

10 km after a flag-off at 7 am by Minister of Women, Family Running in and Community Development Yang Berhormat (YB) Dato’ Sri Hajjah Rohani Abdul Karim. A large bunch of pink ribbon Pink Wigs balloons was released to mark the start of the run. IOIC and IOIPG for Charity contributed RM1,280 from the registration n 8 October 2017, 16 employees from IOI Corporation fees to raise funds OBerhad (IOIC) and IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) for breast health donned pink wigs and joined 2,500 participants in the second education and breast biennial Pink Wig-A-Thon charity run at Perdana Botanical screening services to Garden in Kuala Lumpur. the local community as well as support Organised by Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation with the aim services to breast of increasing awareness towards the fight against breast cancer cancer patients and and in support of its survivors, IOIC and IOIPG employees ran their families. PROPERTY 14 BERITAIOI

Spreading Joy to HANDICAPJB

n 30 December 2017, a team of MyIOI Social Club Founder and President of HANDICAPJB Mr V. Rajamanikam Ovolunteers from IOI Properties Group Berhad, Johor Bahru warmly greeted IOIPG JB Senior General Manager Mr Simon (IOIPG JB) and IOI Mall Kulai spread joy to the special needs Heng and 15 volunteers, along with their family members on children at the Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children’s the day of the visit. A total of RM15,000 was contributed by Association Johor Bahru (HANDICAPJB). IOIPG JB, including RM4,500 from IOIPG JB and IOI Mall Kulai employees. The fund will be used to purchase daily Established in 1990, HANDICAPJB started with only seven necessities such as food, first-aid and disinfection liquid and children. Currently, it is housing 55 caregivers who are electrical items. taking care of 288 special needs children. Some of them are visually impaired, physically and mentally challenged, autistic, The residents were grateful to receive the contributions and paralytic, spastic, or suffer from Down Syndrome, cerebral were delighted to enjoy KFC for lunch with the volunteers. The palsy and others. charity visit ended on a joyful note.

Volunteers mingling with the residents at Samples of handmade crafts by the residents. Witnessing a resident weaving a their craft-making classroom. no sew floor rug.

Team IOI at KLTA Tourism Games

eam IOI participated in the 22nd Kuala Lumpur TTourism Games, held from 6 to 8 October 2017, at Universiti Putra Malaysia’s sports centre and Palm Garden Golf Club (PGGC). The games, organised by the Kuala Lumpur Tourism Association (KLTA), is aimed at fostering goodwill and fellowship among members of KLTA and the tourism industry. A total of 10 sports events were featured including badminton, futsal, golf, caroom and many more.

Team IOI was made up of employees from IOI Properties Group Berhad, IOI City Mall, PGGC, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Le Méridien Putrajaya and Palm Garden Hotel. They showcased excellent esprit de corps and perseverance during the games. OLEOCHEMICAL BERITAIOI 15

Senior Management Development Programme

ollowing an earlier leadership training course held in May Module 2 – Strength-Based Leadership was then F2017 by IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad, IOI Pan- conducted on 17 November 2017 by Mr Joseph Tan to bridge Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI Pan-Cen Oleo) initiated solutions that connect employee engagement with a high- a similar Senior Management Development Programme in performance culture. Here, the participants learnt ways to collaboration with Leaderonomics Sdn Bhd. The programme focus on what they do well and build on their strengths was conducted for the senior management team in order to based on the results obtained from Module 1. It was an boost their performance to Operational Excellence through interactive session with discussions and individual exercises new leadership models and principles that are aligned with the designed for participants to capitalise on their leadership company’s leadership styles. The aim is to create higher drive strengths in order to lead their teams to higher productivity. and synergy for improved business performance. The participants were also encouraged to share their ideas and experiences throughout the session. Module 1 – Clifton Strengths Finder 2.0 (Top 5 themes), a web- based assessment of normal personality from the perspective of Module 3, scheduled in March 2018, is targeted to further Positive Psychology to understand each individual’s strengths, enhance the participants’ leadership skills prior to attending the was first undertaken by all participants. final Module 4.

PURSUING TEAM Congratulations to all teams for the valuable contributions!

n 13 November 2017, IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn OBhd (IOI Pan-Cen Oleo) held an appreciation ceremony for 26 teams in the Functional Team Programme (FTP). Approximately 330 employees had participated in the half- yearly FTP and were evaluated on their team performance from January to June 2017.

Two teams, namely the Electrical and Instrumentation (Soap Noodle) and Fatty Acid (ETP), were highly commended for their “Good Performance” while 14 other teams were close contenders with their “Exceeding Requirement” results. The Electrical and Instrumentation (Soap Noodle) team also walked away with the The awards were presented by IOI Pan-Cen Oleo Chief Operating Best 5S/Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Implementation Officer Mr Gurdev Singh and IOI Pan-Cen’s Council Members at Award and the Best Leader Award. the Excellence Centre.

Fruitful Visit from n 15 November 2017, IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals OSdn Bhd (IOI Pan-Cen Oleo) welcomed guests from Rose Rose Diamond Diamond PE, one of Uzbekistan’s leading soap and detergent manufacturers (from household to carwash cleaning). This year itself, Rose Diamond has purchased a total of 1,240 metric tonnes (MT) soap noodles from IOI Pan-Cen Oleo.

Rose Diamond was represented by Managing Director Mr Sultankulov Abdurakhim and Quality Control Manager Mr Ismailov Hasanboy. The guests were given a detailed company presentation of IOI Pan-Cen Oleo, followed by a discussion session on the future price outlook, production capabilities and capacities on customised soap noodles. Thereafter, the guests visited the Soap Noodle plant as well as the Warehouse and Packing facilities. The visit ended well and both parties looked forward to a productive relationship. OLEOCHEMICAL 16 BERITAIOI Disaster Simulation Exercises Responsible Care big scale safety exercise involving about 700 personnel Recognition Afrom various agencies was carried out in a two-day simulation exercise in five different locations throughout Pasir Gudang, Johor to test the response skills of rescue teams in managing disasters and to sharpen their effectiveness according to the National Safety Council’s standards. It was also a platform to enhance coordination and communication between all-related agencies in the event of a major disaster.

Four IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI Pan- Cen Oleo) employees participated in the Fire and Rescue Department’s 19th Exercise Special Team Operations and Response Mechanism (Ex Storm) training along with participants from companies under the Pasir Gudang Emergency Mutual Aid (PAGEMA) as well as government departments and agencies such as the police, Health Ministry, National Disaster Management Agency, Civil Defence, Environment Department and Metrological Department. Oleochemical Industries Berhad (IOI From 21 to 22 October 2017, the participants learnt how to Oleo) continues to lead with exemplary respond to emergency cases of ship collision, drowning, road IOIindustry-leading responsible care collapse incidents, evacuation drill, chemical leaks and fire at practices as two of its subsidiaries were honoured yet again factories. The exercises took place at Tanjung Langsat Port, at the prestigious 14th Chemical Industries Council of Pasir Gudang Municipal Council’s (MPPG) indoor stadium, Malaysia (CICM) Responsible Care Awards 2016/2017. Immigration quarters in Taman Air Biru Pasir Gudang, CCM The awards ceremony was held on 12 December 2017 at Chemicals and Titan Lotte factories. Throughout the exercises, DoubleTree Hilton Kuala Lumpur in the presence of the the Fire and Rescue Department’s “real team” was present in International Trade and Industry Second Minister Yang case of any real injury and emergency. Berhormat Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan.

A Certificate of Participation IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI Pan-Cen was given to IOI Oleo) and IOI Acidchem Sdn Bhd (IOI Acidchem) were Pan-Cen Oleo for also honoured under the Responsible Care’s Six Codes its participation and of Management Practices in Malaysia. IOI Oleo Executive contribution. IOI Pan- Director Mr Tan Kean Hua, IOI Oleo Chief Operating Cen Oleo’s team learnt Officer (COO) Mr Lai Choon Wah and IOI Pan-Cen Oleo to respond swiftly and COO Mr Gurdev Singh were present to receive the awards. worked well with the various parties in an efficient manner. IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd

• Process Safety Code (Gold) • Community Awareness & Emergency Response (Gold) • Pollution Prevention Code (Silver) • Employee Health & Safety Code (Silver) • Distribution Code (Silver)

IOI Acidchem Sdn Bhd

• Pollution Prevention Code (Gold) • Employee Health & Safety Code (Gold) Flood Relief Aid • Distribution Code (Gold) • Process Safety Code (Silver) n line with IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad’s (IOI Oleo) • Community Awareness & Emergency Response (Silver) Icommitment to employee welfare, the Community Service Department has initiated a flood relief aid to help employees who were affected by the recent devastating flood in Penang The CICM Responsible Care Awards is held annually which damaged their homes and properties. to promote greater awareness of the Responsible Care programme and its principles. Responsible Care is A total of 51 employees received cash aid ranging from RM700 an initiative by the chemical industry and is adopted to RM1,000 that was contributed by Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin by chemical companies to improve continuously in Cheng. On 20 December 2017, IOI Oleo Executive Director Mr environmental, health and safety performance in terms of Tan Kean Hua gladly presented the cheques to the employees their operations and products towards the greater good during a presentation ceremony. of the public. OLEOCHEMICAL BERITAIOI 17 IOI Oleo Launches Responsible Care SHE Campaign 2017 Recognition perating an oleochemical industry involves chemical plants Oand processes that has a measure of hazardous chemicals, therefore it is crucial to keep safety as the top priority and to always conduct daily tasks in a safe manner.

With that in mind, IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad (IOI Oleo) organised a Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Campaign 2017 from July to December 2017 to raise awareness among employees, contractors, vendors and visitors on the importance of workplace safety and employee well-being under the theme, “Saya Sihat, Saya Selamat, Saya Semangat”.

Employees, across all levels and aspects of operations, participated in the campaign and were encouraged to adopt a Kicking off the SHE Campaign on 12 July 2017 with SHE-focused working mindset to achieve Safety Excellence. A a Safety Pledge by IOI Oleo Executive Director Mr Tan Kean Hua (fourth from right), Chief Operating Officer series of SHE-related programmes such as emergency response, cum SHE Chairman Mr Lai Choon Wah (second from safety demonstration and workshop, nutritional talk, health right), with contractors and guests. screening and many more were rolled out.

Presentation of certificates of appreciation to Representatives receiving gratitude certificates for a two-year all working Committee Heads. record of Free Incident since 2016.

Emergency Response Team Forklift Safety Demostration Contractor SHE Engagement Several Emergency Response Team (ERT) A Forklift Safety Demonstration was conducted Various Contractor Engagement sessions were held Briefing and Fire Fighting Demonstrations in November 2017 to train forklift drivers to in December 2017 to communicate the company’s were held progressively from September to operate the forklift in a safe and safety standards, compliances and requirements to October 2017 for 83 ERT members to ensure appropriate manner. create a safer working environment. all are well trained to respond to any emergency.

Process Safety Workshop Mock Drill A half-day Process Safety Workshop was On 28 December 2017, a Total Evacuation Drill conducted on 19 December 2017 for engineers was organised by IOI Oleo together with Jabatan and managers to enhance worksite safety Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia to identify performance through tangible risk reduction the strengths and weaknesses of the existing and engage employees in open conversations Emergency Response Preparedness structure. by pursuing real issues through face-to-face The evaluation is vital to maintain a high level of meetings and technical knowledge sharings. preparedness in the event of an emergency. OLEOCHEMICAL 18 BERITAIOI SEPAWA Congress 2017 CPhI Worldwide 2017 Oleo GmbH initiated a Distributor Day in Witten he annual SEPAWA Congress is on 23 October 2017, in line with the Convention Tan international platform for the IOIon Pharmaceutical Ingredients (CPhI) detergents/cleansers, cosmetics Worldwide 2017 which took place in Frankfurt, Germany from and perfume industries’ experts to 24 to 26 October 2017. There was an outstanding response as 41 share their scientific lectures on new participants from 20 distribution partners in 26 countries arrived knowledge and experience as well as at IOI Oleo GmbH. A tour was conducted in three groups as well companies to present their raw material as a technical lab session and a formulation workshop which was portfolios directly at their booths. carried out with additional cross-category support from the Care Team in Witten in partnership with the Customer Service and The SEPAWA Congress 2017 took place in Quality teams who were present for face-to-face discussions with Berlin, Germany from 12 to 14 October 2017. Due to its the distributors. growing success and its internationalisation, the show was moved from Fulda to the Estrel Hotel and Congress Center The Distributor Day in Witten was an inspiring initiative that in Berlin, offering more space and a state-of-the-art venue. was an eye-opener to the distributors. It also provided a positive Almost 230 companies (mainly raw material suppliers as well outcome to IOI Oleo’s GmbH’s participation at the prestigious as research institutes) were present and about 3,000 visitors CPhI Worldwide 2017 the following day. from all over Europe attended the event. The CPhI Worldwide 2017 hosted 45,000 visiting pharma The IOI Oleo GmbH Personal Care expert team was present professionals and also provided an opportunity for more than at the show with its newly-designed booth, which is by far 2,500 exhibitors from 153 countries to gather and network at the biggest in the history of IOI Oleo GmbH at the SEPAWA Frankfurt. The IOI Oleo GmbH Pharma business unit exhibited Congress. IOI Oleo Personal Care solutions were presented its products at an attractive 55 sqm booth in the excipient hall. and discussed with various customers: CPhI Team Sales Manager Pharma Asia Mr Nelvin Transnata was on board for the first time, having gained his first professional • Preservative boosting with SOFTISAN® GC8 PalmFree experience with IOI Oleo GmbH’s benchmark pharma lipids • Achieving “soft touch” with SOFTISAN® PG2 C10 over at Indonesian distribution partner, PT Titian Abadi Lestari. • Silicone-like touch with MIGLYOL® Coco 810 • Conditioning for all hair types with SOFTISAN® conditionHAIR • Low viscous and self-emulsifying formulations with IMWITOR® liteMULS • Stable two-phase dispersions with MIGLYOL® 829 ECO

The SEPAWA Congress 2017 was a success for the IOI Oleo Personal Care team, and they now look forward to the next SEPAWA edition.

The Best Xmas Gift elix Theissen was born on 18 October 2017. Felix showed the first signs of recovery as FSadly, he suffered from cardiac fibrillation, his mitochondria were able to metabolise weakness, and synopses for unknown reasons, the MCT oil, and his system could source and was brought to University Children’s energy from the oil. Yet, long-term treatment Hospital of Münster in Germany under the care with MIGLYOL® 812N was not viable as the of Professor Marquardt, an expert on metabolic metabolism caused acidosis in his body. diseases. After complete characterisation and sequencing of Felix’s genome, a specific Professor Marquardt’s next solution – a genetic defect was identified which seriously triglyceride with a shorter fatty acid chain affected the infant’s fat metabolism. length, i.e. a monoacid C6 triglyceride – led to its manufacturing in IOI Oleo GmbH’s Witten plant as it is commercially not Fat is essential for newborn babies. Right after birth, energy available. Dr Sebastian Reyer and his team did a great job and sourcing in newborns is switched from glucose to fat which is swiftly produced a 99% pure C-6 triglyceride according to the the essential nutrient and energy source in breast milk. However, active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) standards. Felix’s genetic defect (probability of occurrence is 1:1.37 billion) prevents him from metabolising the long-chain fatty acids from Since Felix started on the treatment that was contributed by his mother’s milk. Felix is the world’s only second patient to be IOI Oleo GmbH, he has responded well. If Felix’s positive diagnosed with this genetic defect, and there is no treatment development continues, the IOI Oleo Pharma team may have available yet as the first patient only lived a few days after birth. made history for having supported the first effective treatment of a rare and fatal disease. A miracle occurred when Professor Marquardt’s search led him to IOI Oleo GmbH’s MIGLYOL® 812N (MCT Oil in API quality). We wish Felix and his parents all the best! EDIBLE OILS BERITAIOI 19 IOILC Wins Sustainability Champion Award at FiE

Loders IOILC Sustainability Croklaan Director Mr Ben IOI (IOILC) Vreeburg said: was awarded the “We are very Sustainability proud to receive Champion Award by this Sustainability the jury of the Food Champion Award, as Ingredients Europe it recognises that we (FiE) Innovation Awards are on the right track in Frankfurt, Germany and that we are a on 28 November 2017 driver for innovations for its efforts in building and transformation a traceable, transparent of the industry. and sustainable palm oil We have achieved supply chain. IOILC’s 100% traceability to award-winning Palm Oil mill level. With our Sustainability Program strengthened policies shows the ability and commitments to demonstrate and – particularly our stimulate innovation third-party supplier and raises the bar for policy annex – we the industry. It consists of a dedicated three-step approach to have set a new standard for best trace back to the supplier mill and plantation level, and works practices in the sector.” in conjunction with its Sustainable Palm Oil Policy and the third-party supplier annex.

INNOVATIVE PRESENCE AT FiE 2017

he prestigious Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) brings Several products were introduced to the market. Ttogether the world’s leading food and beverage suppliers, In addition to Presdough 270 SB, a shea- research and development, production and marketing specialists based shortening for puff pastry products, the and showcases the most diverse range of new and innovative breakthrough ingredient, Creamelt® 600 LS, was also ingredients and services. featured. A non-hydrogenated low-saturated fat replacer for confectionery filling, it reduces saturated fatty acid The leading trade fair was held in Frankfurt, Germany from 28 to content by 30% while delivering a superior cool-melting 30 November 2017. IOI Loders Croklaan Europe (IOILC Europe) effect, and maintaining flavour and texture. was present with a booth that showed off its raw materials in large pillars: palm, shea and coconut. From the 3D printing on The IOILC Europe team was joined by colleagues display to the virtual reality tour of a palm oil plantation, the from IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad, IOI booth’s innovative features attracted immense attention from Loders Croklaan Asia and the Betapol® team. visitors over the course of three days. The booth was designed Together, everyone made sure the FiE 2017 was a to be re-used at other trade fairs in 2018 and will finally be used successful event. to upgrade one of the office buildings. EDIBLE OILS 20 BERITAIOI IOILC Europe’s Presdough 270 SB Nominated for FiE Award

Loders Croklaan Europe (IOILC Europe) has launched Presdough 270 SB, a next-generation IOIshea-based shortening, for excellence in bakery products. This non-hydrogenated shortening can lower saturated fat in dough products by up to 40% and total fat by up to 20%, while retaining the desired flavour and texture as well as creating extra volume in puff pastries.

A growing number of bakeries and baked goods manufacturers in Europe are seeking alternatives to palm oil. These alternative vegetable fat blends for puff pastry are based on coconut and cocoa butter, which are costly hardstocks. Presdough 270 SB outperforms existing palm alternatives in terms of functionality and nutrition and is very cost-efficient.

Presdough 270 SB was one of the finalists for the highly competitive Reduction & Reformulation Innovation Award at the Food Ingredients Europe (FiE). Puff pastry products made with Presdough 270 SB were also available for tasting at IOILC Europe’s booth and proved to be very popular with FiE visitors.

Rebuilding IOILC Europe’s Packaging Facility at Wormerveer

n April 2017, IOI Loders Croklaan Europe started to the changing rooms upstairs Irenovate its packaging facility in Wormerveer. Built in the before entering the sanitary 1930s, the packaging facility has been modernised over the space. There is also a gallery years, but a renovation was due to make sure it is up to with large windows upstairs so standard for the food industry. The machines have performed visitors can take a look at the well in the past but are due for replacement. facility without having to enter the sanitary space. The new space meets all hygiene requirements. This is reflected in the sleek walls and floors. No cables or pipes The first set of new machines are in sight, and there are no posters or signs or light arrived in October 2017 while switches on the walls. The canteen and changing rooms have the next set is expected to arrive all been moved upstairs. Employees have to pass through in January 2018. EDIBLE OILS BERITAIOI 21 Manufacturing Day 2017 Celebrating the Joy of Christmas Promoting manufacturing excellence among students and efore 2017 drew to a close, IOI Loders Croklaan Americas demonstrating manufacturing (IOILC Americas) hosted its annual Christmas Party on is a STEM-based industry. B 8 December 2017 for over 200 of its employees who put on their best attires to enjoy a relaxing day of warm fellowship over good food, live music and dancing. The evening started with heartwarming speeches by IOI Loders Croklaan Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Julian Veitch and IOILC Americas Chief Operating Officer Mr Bill Troy. Guests from Bunge were also invited to the party.

Meanwhile, about 26 people including n 12 October 2018, IOI Loders Croklaan Americas (IOILC employees and guests OAmericas) participated in the Three Rivers Manufacturers’ of IOI Loders Croklaan Association (TRMA) Manufacturing Day, sponsored by Joliet Canada (IOILC Canada) Junior College (JJC). The event was part of a national effort by gathered for a joyful the National Association of Manufacturers to “start a growing Christmas Party at grass-roots movement dedicated to overcoming the shared Maxie’s Restaurant on 16 December 2017. IOILC Canada challenges facing manufacturers today.” Area manufacturers, Quality Assurance/ Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor including IOILC Americas, came together to show more than 750 Mr Goran Mijokovic was delighted to give a short speech. high school students from 11 local schools that manufacturing Thereafter, everyone enjoyed a jolly evening of delectable companies are a good career path with many types of job buffet-style dinner, drinks, dancing and a special lucky draw. options available.

IOILC Americas Marketing and Research & Development Departments were present along with the Creative Studio. IOILC Americas’ confectionery capabilities were demonstrated to the attendees who enjoyed a virtual reality tour of the Creative Studio. Pretzels dipped in coating featuring some of IOI Loders Croklaan’s products were displayed on an actual confectionery cooling tunnel. It was a great opportunity to connect with young minds while highlighting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) innovations and careers in manufacturing companies close to home.

Commissioning of Project Vertex n 9 November 2017, IOI Loders Croklaan Canada (IOILC The occasion was a great celebration of an amazing OCanada) held a ribbon cutting ceremony in recognition of accomplishment as well as an impressive production of an all- the commissioning of its Project Vertex. The Toronto team, with time high volume of 3,684 MT in the same month. the full support of IOI Loders Croklaan Americas and Unilever, gathered in a collaborative manner to celebrate the feat.

The Project Vertex covered the purchase and installation of a semi-continuous deodoriser with an effective capacity of 65,000 metric tonnes (MT) annually. The new deodoriser will allow IOILC Canada to mitigate contaminants, expand IOI Loders Croklaan’s market into new areas, and continue to be a reliable supplier to its multinational companies and local firms.

The strong winds did not deter the equally strong spirits as everyone celebrated the commissioning of the latest and superior technology. EDIBLE OILS 22 BERITAIOI 4th IOILC Global Safety Summit & Audit afety professionals from different IOI Loders Croklaan S(IOILC) regions (Europe, Americas, Asia and Africa) visited IOI Loders Croklaan Americas’ (IOILC Americas) Channahon plant and IOI Loders Croklaan Canada’s (IOILC Canada) Toronto plant from 16 to 20 October 2017 for the 4th IOILC Global Safety Summit and Audit. Host safety teams from IOILC Americas were present to work together with the safety professionals on potential improvements, best workplace safety practices and safety training programmes.

IOILC Americas Chief Operating Officer Mr Bill Troy warmly welcomed IOI Loders Croklaan Europe Safety Manager Mr Gert Prins, IOI Loders Croklaan Asia (IOILC Asia) Safety Manager Mrs Rosnah Abd Jalil as well as IOI Loders Croklaan Africa (Tema, Ghana) Quality/Environmental and Health & Safety Manager Mr Jude Acolatse. With safety as one of the top Observing the workplace safety practices during the truck loading priorities in all IOILC regions, all the safety team members and process in IOILC Americas’ Channahon plant. employees from IOILC Americas were at hand to give their full support and cooperation. It was a great opportunity for sharing various best practices as well as actual and potential safety concerns. Topics such as During the visits of both IOILC plants, all the summit participants Personal Protective Equipment, working at heights, confined presented the implemented improvements in their respective space entry, cranes and hoists, electrical safety, flammable safety areas since the last audit. and combustible materials, Process Safety Management and more were discussed in detail, with the main focus being the action plans and changes that could be taken immediately.

During the opening day of the summit, Bunge North America Safety Director Mr Bob Marshall presented various safety programmes that are in place in Bunge. A fruitful discussion was held with the IOILC team members.

During the final dates of both visits, audit findings and proposals for improvements were shared and discussed with IOILC Americas’ management team. The safety visits and audits were a complete success in line with the top priority of safety in all IOILC regions. Follow-up actions and additional workplace safety programmes will continue to be on a list of topics that will be regularly communicated among the IOILC safety professionals at their Monthly Safety Skype Meetings and through the Global Safety Insight webpage.

The 5th IOILC Global Safety Summit and Audit is scheduled in the second half of year 2018 at IOILC Europe’s Mr Gert Prins and Mr Jude Acolatse during the visit Wormerveer and Rotterdam plants. of IOILC Canada’s plant in Toronto, Canada. IOILC Asia Wins Award of Excellence

Loders Croklaan Asia (IOILC Asia) won the Award of Excellence from Johor Biotechnology IOI& Biodiversity Corporation (J-Biotech) for its outstanding performance and dedication on Talent Recruitment Programme since year 2016.

IOILC Asia initiated this collaboration with J-Biotech to accelerate The recruitment programme is a human capital development the development of fresh graduates through a partnership programme at Johor Bio Talent Development Centre to and build a talent pool of skilled workforce through industry develop human capital resources at all levels of studies to be relevant skills training and on-the-job practical exposure. industry ready. EDIBLE OILS BERITAIOI 23 NEW CIE PLANT COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION IN IOILC ASIA

Loders Croklaan Asia (IOILC Asia) marked the commencement of the civil and structural IOIconstruction of its new Chemical Inter- Esterification (CIE) plant on 4 October 2017.

The construction began with the hacking and removal of existing concrete by Pusat Antara Sdn Bhd, which has over 30 years of experience in the construction business and has completed various similar projects in Pasir Gudang, Johor. The next stage of piling was performed with the hydraulic injection method that ran with minimal noise and vibration. A total of 84 injection points with various lengths were piled into the soil. The construction of pile cap followed suit which involved The CIE plant is expected to complete in the second quarter of the excavation of earth for the installation of new rebars. The 2018 and is targeted to increase the capacity of the low trans erection of the building is expected to commence once the specialty product range to serve the rising market demand of ground beams and slabs are completed. low/no trans-fat food products.

SHE Campaign Celebrating the 2017 Festival of Lights Loders Croklaan Asia (IOILC Asia) celebrated at IOILC Asia Deepavali with a delightful burst of colours, IOImusic and entertainment at its office lobby on 10 December 2017. The Festival of Lights was officiated by IOILC Asia Chief Operating Officer Mr Manuel Laborde with an opening speech, and the celebration was alight with Deepavali music in the air as IOILC Asia employees came dressed in a spirit of oneness in their best Indian ethnic wear from ‘saree’ and ‘punjabi’ to ‘kurta-pyjama’ while vying for the Best Dressed Male and Female crown. A spread of traditional Deepavali treats was also served.

Everyone had an enjoyable evening with good food, dance and entertainment. The annual Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Campaign 2017 festival brought the Awas organised by the Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) employees together and Department of IOI Loders Croklaan Asia (IOILC Asia) from provided a platform November to December 2017 to raise SHE awareness among to strengthen ties in employees. The campaign focused on the spirit of cooperation and a warm and festive togetherness to ensure safety practices, awareness and knowledge atmosphere. are applied to provide a safe and healthy working environment.

IOILC Asia Chief Operating Officer Mr Manuel Laborde launched The senior management had a cheerful time dancing the SHE campaign on 15 December 2017, emphasising the with the event committees. importance of safety while encouraging everyone to play their roles to make safety a priority in the workplace. All dressed up in beautiful Indian traditional costumes.

The highlights of the SHE campaign were the Health Day and Safety Day which were held on 22 November 2017 and 7 December 2017 respectively. The Health Day was held to enhance health awareness among IOILC Asia employees through various health tests such as bone health checks, physical body tests, dietitian consultations, mental health tests and hand function assessments. Meanwhile, the Safety Day was held in collaboration with various government and private agencies where exhibition and consultation programmes were initiated to provide safety knowledge in the workplace. IOI MALL 24 BERITAIOI Mythical Land of Wonders at ICM

s the holiday season rolled in, IOI City Mall offered Patrons were also given Aa Mythical Land of Wonders with its smorgasbord a chance to experience of gorgeous gift ideas, scrumptious foods and delectable snowfall at the Icescape Ice Rink between 25 November and desserts, set amidst a mythical ambience. 31 December 2017 at selected times, enhancing their skating moments while surrounded by Christmas light and holiday This year, guests walked into a magical world that filled hearts music. with seasonal cheer. The festivity of the mythical land begun with a path lit by hundreds of illuminated globes winding Countless activities were set up such as a Mythical Christmas through glittering trees dripping with silvery shards of lights, Magic Show, an International Magical Circus Show, Christmas snowflakes and stars. Children were delighted in spotting Clown Appearance, pony rides and petting zoo at The Santa’s elves in this mythical land too. The trail featured many Symphony Walk as well as a Christmas Sushi Making Workshop new and utterly unique installations, an ephemeral walkway, by Sakae Sushi. clusters of trees wrapped in ever changing ribbons of light and magically transformed by shining petals and colourful A Facebook contest was also held concurrently whereby guests flower pots. can participate simply by spotting the number of elves hidden in the Mythical Land and spot the Christmas balls in the box located at Lower Ground level to stand a chance of winning special prizes.

Self-Defence with Yoshinkan Aikido

ICM Celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays

n celebration of the year-end holiday season, IOI City Mall Surprises and treats did not end there, as the I(ICM) hosted a day of celebration on 26 December 2017 for children were presented with Christmas 61 children and their 10 guardians from Al Madrasah Rabaniya, gifts from BORDERS bookstore and Tangam Illam Welfare Society and Jireh Home; brought in by Good 2 U fashion apparel store. Asian Overland Service Tour & Travel (AOSTT). The group was also treated to a circus show by International Children aged between five and 17 years old were treated Magical Circus. The evening to the animated movie, Coco at the Golden Screen Cinemas, ended with dinner, which followed by a sumptuous lunch at Marrybrown Restaurant. was arranged by AOSTT. The After lunch, they were entertained to a magic show at ICM’s children left ICM feeling elated Lower Ground Floor Centre Court. over their joyous day. IOI MALL BERITAIOI 25 Vivid Deepavali Hues Xmas in at IOI Mall Puchong the Garden of Yuletide elebrated by Hindus across the Mall Puchong brought the magical Cworld to mark the triumph of good Christmas spirit to its Ground Floor North over evil, and light over darkness, the IOICourt where the Garden of Yuletide was symbolism of Deepavali is aptly set up to greet guests and patrons. Adults and children summed up in the simple act of were also greeted with a blanket of snow as they bounced lighting an oil lamp. This year, around in delight, taking lots of pictures and selfies as the IOI Mall Puchong celebrated the snowflakes descended upon them. Festival of Lights by creating one of the brightest and most intricate Special activities were carried out between 24 November ‘kolam’ that was set up between 6 2017 and 1 January 2018, and 22 October 2017. Its design symbolised including an appearance happiness, peace and fortune. by Santa Claus, piano performances on renditions of classical Christmas hits and Christmas carols performances. The atmosphere around was truly magnificent!

Self-Defence with Yoshinkan Members of the Aikido public were encouraged to participate n 19 November 2017, IOI Mall Puchong and Yoshinkan in the free self-defence OAikido Malaysia (YAM) co-organised a session to introduce workshop. Yoshinkan Aikido and conduct a free workshop to increase safety awareness and encourage participants to apply Aikido techniques in self-defence.

Yoshinkan Aikido is a form of martial arts which originated in Japan. Aikido means “the way of harmony” and like many styles of Aikido, Yoshinkan eschews competition. The practice of its core elements will lead to a path of self-discovery and character building. It also helps students to mature, become more understanding, accepting and appreciative. The principles of Aikido use the force of the aggressor against the attack on its self-defence techniques.

YAM Sensei Sonny Loke and the YAM instructors even Yoshinkan Aikido demonstrated the application of Aikido techniques in real-life in action. scenarios to the enthusiastic crowd. IOI MALL 26 BERITAIOI

Magic & More at the Great British Circus he Great British Circus, featuring over 30 talented Tperformers from Chile, Ukraine, Italy, Mexico, Bulgaria, Thailand and the United Kingdom is back in town with a new season in 2017. Earlier this year, they have been travelling throughout Penang and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

The greatest circus show in Malaysia awed children and adults from 10 November 2017 to 1 January 2018 at IOI Mall Puchong with its magical two-hour performance of high-kicking acrobatic dancers, juggling, hoop spinning and high-speed clothes-changing acts. Non-stop thrilling action included death-defying performances on the trapeze, the Wheel of Death, the Globe of Death, funny Mr Clown and more. IOI MALL BERITAIOI 27 SPEND & WIN in IOI Mall Kulai

Mall Kulai organised its sixth anniversary of Spend & Win contest by offering special IOIrewards to its loyal shoppers with more than RM20,000 worth of prizes such as electrical products, smartphones, home appliances and others.

At the end of every month from 1 May until 25 November 2017, eight shortlisted contestants were chosen and invited to spin the Wheel of Fortune at the prize-giving ceremony. The grand Congratulations to the Grand Prize winner! prize winner bagged a RM10,000 travel voucher at the final prize ceremony on 25 November 2017. One of the monthly winners. Best Kindergarten Kids Dancing Competition Mall Kulai organised a Best Kindergarten Kids Sponsored by Prince and Princess Shoes, Dancing Competition 2017 on 28 October the annual event is a platform for kids to IOI2017 which attracted participation from five showcase their dancing talents and sharpen kindergartens in Kulai and Senai areas in Johor Bahru. A total their performing talents in public. of eight groups consisting of adorable little dancers wowed the crowd and the judges with their dazzling costumes and cute dance moves.

Little Finger Kindergarten won 1st Prize The 3rd Prize was given to Tadika Jaya Emas as well as the Best Performance. Tadika Nuri Bandar Putra walked away (Starlight Kindergarten). with the 2nd Prize and Best Costume.

Junior i-Card Celebrates 14th Anniversary n 18 November 2017, IOI Mall Kulai hosted a Junior Oi-Card 14th Anniversary Carnival for over 800 Junior i-Card members aged from four to 12 years old. The carnival, held from 11 am until 5 pm, included an exciting line-up of games and activities comprising a magic show, free body and dental checkup, pet zone, science corner, inflatable games, various game stalls with yoyo and music performances. Besides attractive prizes, popular Buzzy Bee also made an appearance with free popcorns. Newly registered members received a welcome goodie bag and Starbucks voucher each. HOTEL 28 BERITAIOI Celebrating Flavours of Diwali

he elegant 'kolam' is a form of traditional Hindu art, Tpractised since the olden times and is usually drawn at the front entrance of homes to symbolise auspiciousness. The name itself when translated means “row of colours”.

On 11 October 2017, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel’s female associates banded together and created the bright decorative design which was placed at the lobby for all to view.

The beautiful ‘kolam’ with the theme of magnificent peacocks and oil lamps.

utrajaya Marriott Hotel embarked on its Global Customer PAppreciation Week between 6 and 10 November 2017, to meet and thank its corporate clients such as DELL, DHL, Fujitsu and Hewlett-Packard who have shown their strong and loyal support to the hotel. Not only that, the birthdays of those who were born in November were also celebrated.

The amazing team of ladies who patiently put all the colourful rice flour together.

Marriott Women in Leadership HOTEL BERITAIOI 29

A Gift of Light utrajaya Marriott Hotel and Palm Garden Hotel hosted need to find items that were called out by the emcee. A Pless fortunate children from Rumah Beribuan Kasih, group of professional dancers performed traditional Indian Rumah Bakti Nur Ain and Persatuan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa dances which kept the crowd entertained and engaged in Kajang, Selangor (PKIK) for a night of Deepavali Charity delight. At the end of the night, each child walked away Dinner, which kicked off at 7.30 pm on 27 with a goodie bag which contained stationery, October 2017 at Palm Garden Hotel. A total toiletries and biscuits. Money packets of 90 children and 15 caretakers attended were also distributed by Putrajaya and enjoyed a night of fun-filled activities. Marriott Hotel and Palm Garden Hotel General Manager Mr Among the activities carried out were Simon Yong and Palm Garden Balloon Pop Game where the children were Hotel Manager Mr Jason Tie. required to blow the balloon till it pops, and Find Hidden Items where the children

n conjunction with Marriott International’s Spirit to Serve guests and hotel associates from Palm Garden Hotel. The Iprogramme, and on behalf of the Marriott Group Malaysia, event was officiated by Department of Women's Development Putrajaya Marriott Hotel hosted a Safety Awareness and Social Director-General Honourable Datuk Yatimah Sarjiman. Talk on 19 October 2017, which was also opened to female HOTEL 30 BERITAIOI

Keeping Christmas Carolling Alive utrajaya Marriott Hotel’s carolling group, d’Flaming PReindeers, was back on their Christmas tour to spread love and joy at offices, mall and embassies. They dropped by at DELL, Experian, Tech Mahindra, Prudential, AIG, T-System Malaysia, Hewlett-Packard, IOI City Mall and the embassies of the United States of America and the Netherlands from 7 to 21 December 2017.

The carollers, consisting of hotel associates, brought a message of love, hope and charity through their musical performance as they rendered popular Christmas carols such as O Holy Night, Jingle Bell Rock, White Christmas, and a string of Christmas medley.

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel’s carolling pride, d’Flaming Reindeers in action.

Carnival Christmas & Magical Charity Lunch

n 18 December 2017, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel and Palm Several games were conducted to keep the children OGarden Hotel co-hosted a Carnival Christmas & Magical entertained such as My Christmas Snowman where the Charity Lunch, where a total of 113 children from Persatuan children needed to wrap an adult with toilet paper and Pertubuhan Islam Buah Hatiku, Kavitha Homes, Rainbow Christmas decoration, and Christmas Snowball Catch Homes and Shepherd’s Home were treated to an afternoon where the children needed to mold as many paper balls filled with carnival-like atmosphere and fun magical wonders. using recycled papers as possible and throw them into a Christmas hat. A total of 12 arcade game stations along with During the event which started at 12.30 pm, several performances a colouring corner with candy spread at each table were were carried out such as the Magic Show by Magic & Talent set up. and Putrajaya Marriott Hotel’s very own d’Flaming Reindeers carollers performing six songs that kept the crowd grooving. The three-hour event was a success as each child walked The biggest highlight was when Santa Claus made his grand away with a school bag which was filled with candies, entrance during d’Flaming Reindeers’ joyful rendition of Santa biscuits and snacks as well as a RM10 angpow. Claus is Coming to Town. HOTEL BERITAIOI 31 COUNTING DOWN TO

his year, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel celebrated the end of T2017 by hosting a Walk & Eat Buffet Adventure which allowed guests to enjoy a gastronomic adventure of walking and eating at any of Putrajaya Marriott Hotel’s four restaurants (Zest Lifestyle Restaurant, Tuscany Italian-American Grill, Midori Japanese Restaurant and Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant) at only one price.

A New Year’s Eve Party featuring fantastic live entertainment awaited guests at the end of the culinary adventure where the amazing Joanne Kam Poh Poh, D’Adza Band, The Divas and Ezlynn kept the crowd laughing and dancing away throughout the night till the clock struck midnight and 2018 was ushered in.

D’Adza Band performing hit songs and kept the crowd grooving.

Best Staff Performance. Long Service Award recipients.

A Starry Night for Palm Garden Hotel n 10 November 2017, Palm Garden Hotel (PGH) treated time, the People’s Choice Awards (for Management and Rank Oits associates to a fabulous Annual Dinner themed PGH and File Associates). The People’s Choice Awards were based Star Night. on the top votes by the associates for their favourite colleagues from the Management or Rank and File positions. All the associates were treated to a glitzy Friday as Neena Navarro emceed the affair and Adorable Divas put on a line- In addition to a sumptuous buffet and lucky draws, the up of entertaining performances. This year, the management associates enjoyed a night of fun and laughter as their even presented several awards to honour the associates such colleagues performed their best dance routines. The Best Staff as the Long Service Award, the Best Associate (for Front of Performance was awarded to the team effort of the Culinary the House and Back of the House) Award, and for the first and Food & Beverage Departments.

A motorcycle for the Grand Prize winner of the lucky draw. HOTEL 32 BERITAIOI A Sustainable Christmas Effort or Christmas at Palm Garden Hotel, the management The team that brought the Fdecided to take a stance on sustainability for the first time Recycled Christmas Tree to life! by creating a Recycled Christmas Tree, made from plastic water bottles.

The Housekeeping and the Food & Beverage teams collectively gathered a total of 2,000 water bottles from the hotel’s guest rooms and banquet events. The Maintenance team then constructed the picturesque tree using the water bottles in a span of two weeks.

The tree was prominently displayed in front of the hotel and dismantled after the Christmas season. The bottles were then re-sold for recycling. Due to the success of this activity, Palm Garden Hotel is determined to continue and expand such sustainability efforts in the future.

Building PGGC’s Happy Team of Engaged Employees

n the last two months of 2017, the Human Resource IDepartment of Palm Garden Golf Club (PGGC) organised four employee engagement events to promote a healthy work- life balance and encourage positive team building.

A bowling competition was held on 14 November 2017 at heavy pouring rain. Prizes were also awarded to winners of the ARL Power Ball Alamanda where 35 participating staff both men and women categories. members were split in seven teams of five members each. All the competitors showed strong enthusiasm to vie to be Last but not least, the final event was a 4.5 km Batik Fun Run winning team. on 21 December 2017 where 32 participants, dressed in batik, ran through the Bismarck Course. PGGC General Manager Mr The next event was a karaoke competition session on 28 Brandon Chin flagged off the event and refreshments were also November 2017 where nine participants enjoyed a very merry served at the end. singing session. The results of all these events will be announced at the The third event was a golf putting competition in line with forthcoming Annual Staff Dinner on 22 January 2018. Following PGGC’s status as a top golf club. On 20 December 2017, 41 staff the success of these events, PGGC plans to continue such members enjoyed this mini 6-hole putting competition amidst employee engagement efforts.

Spreading Joy to Yayasan Sunbeams Home ollowing the successful partnership between Miss FCosmopolitan World and Palm Garden Golf Club’s (PGGC) Big Hole Golf Charity event that took place on 6 September 2017, the event raised a total of RM28,400 for Yayasan Sunbeams Home, with a purpose to build new homes for the children.

PGGC Club Manager Mr Desmond Lai and Sales & Marketing Manager Mr KC Yum presented the cheque and 30 pizzas to the home, which houses 110 children and 30 staff on 5 October 2017. HOTEL BERITAIOI 33 CHECK OUT FOR CHILDREN 2017

or the third year running, Four Points by Sheraton Puchong F(Four Points) has organised its annual Check Out for Children charity event as part of a partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Starwood Legacy Hotels in support of UNICEF Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in Africa and the Middle East. A total of 17 orphans and their caretakers from the Pusat Jagaan On 12 November 2017, Four Points co-hosted a fundraising Baitul Hidayah were invited for a special day of activities event with Le Méridien Putrajaya to raise funds in providing and hi-tea at Four Points’ Puteri Grand Ballroom. Brightly-lit clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities for children booths offering face painting, toy car racing, craft workshops all over the Asia Pacific region in line with the theme, “For every and garage sales set the scene for a lively atmosphere. The child, let there be happiness”. memorable event raised a total of over RM3,800 for UNICEF.

at Four Points

Mr Kumar Renoo and Mr Cheah (left) holding a caricature of himself which was drawn by a A bevy of beauties contending for the Best Dressed Female. caricature artist who delighted guests with his fun sketches.

n conjunction with Four Points by Sheraton Puchong’s It was a vibrant night fit for amaharaja – the Puteri Grand I(Four Points) third anniversary on 15 December 2017, Ballroom was decked with luxurious pastel drapes and violet a Bollywood Bonanza event was held to appreciate its hues while live band performances featuring Hindi anthems esteemed corporate clients, partners and media counterparts; added to the upbeat vibe. An array of delicious Indian cuisine and welcome them to bhangra their way to 2018. was served. In addition, a special lucky dip was also carried out with exclusive prizes that included dining and accommodation Four Points General Manager Mr Kumar Renoo and IOI gift vouchers at Four Points and other Marriott International Properties Group Berhad Chief Operating Officer (Property properties. The highlight of the night was the awards session Investment) Mr Cheah Wing Choong attended the event with where both female and male attendees contended for the best the guests to celebrate the hotel’s journey of achievements dressed categories. A bhangra dance troupe also got the crowd and progress. riled up with their unforgettable glitzy jumps and spins that enthralled everyone and ended the night in high spirits. FOUNDATION 34 BERITAIOI

Grant a Wish this Datin Joanne (middle) presented the mock cheques of Christmas RM10,000 each to Rumah Shalom and Rumah Victory. ayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng (Yayasan TSLSC) celebrated Aside from the gift presentation ceremony, all the children were Yits successful Grant A Wish This Christmas 2017 also invited to soak up the adventure in the morning at District charity campaign that provided an opportunity to fulfil the 21, a first of its kind, apocalypse-themed indoor adventure park wishes of 49 underprivileged children, aged between five and in ICM, whereby they tackled various challenges such as Launch 17 years old, from Rumah Victory and Rumah Shalom. This Pad, Low Ropes, Maze, Roller Glider, and Tubby Ride. month-long campaign, which started from 6 to 30 November 2017, was opened to all IOI Group (IOI) The charity campaign is part of IOI’s Corporate Social employees, who stepped up to fulfil all the Responsibility programme and is in line with Yayasan TSLSC’s wishes and contributed cash donations in objectives in the betterment of society and community welfare. an effort to spread a touch of Christmas love and cheers to needy hearts.

The gift presentation ceremony was held on 6 December 2017 at Delicious meals for lunch, prepared IOI City Mall (ICM). A magical by The Picha and spectacular magic show Project Malaysia was performed by John Show, and Deliccia, were served after Edward and Icelone to the an adventurous delight of the children and morning at adults. After the show, gift donors were District 21. invited on stage to present their gifts to their chosen child. Yayasan TSLSC Executive Director Datin Joanne Wong also distributed goodie bags, sponsored by Yayasan TSLSC and ICM, to each child. She The children had a even presented two mock cheques worth blast at District 21, RM10,000 each to both Rumah Victory and in ICM. Rumah Shalom, courtesy of Yayasan TSLSC, to support the funding of the homes’ basic necessities. FOUNDATION BERITAIOI 35

Awards RM333,000 in Scholarship Presentation ayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng (Yayasan TSLSC) has awarded introduction. First-year scholarship recipient from University YRM333,000 in scholarships to 14 outstanding students who of Malaya, Ms Edwina Joyce Sebastian, who is pursuing her are pursuing their full-time undergraduate studies at recognised Bachelor of Environmental Management Science, summarised local higher learning institutions. the joy of the entire batch of scholars by stating the scholarship award “has certainly lightened the burdens of their parents and The scholars were recognised for their excellent academic put a lot of their worries to rest.” achievements and extra-curricular activities at the IOI Scholarship Presentation Ceremony which was held on The day’s programme included a presentation on IOI Group’s 4 November 2017. IOI Corporation Berhad Chief Executive (IOI) core businesses, the sharing of experiences by two Officer Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor, who is also the Trustee of Yayasan previous scholars, IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) TSLSC, and Yayasan TSLSC Executive Director Datin Joanne Internal Audit Executive Ms Por Ze Yin and IOI Plantation Wong presented the certificates and cheques to the students. Services Sdn Bhd Project Engineer Mr Tan Yit Zen, and also insights on Sustainability in IOI for Generation Z, which was To date, the foundation has disbursed more than RM6.3 million shared by IOIPG General Manager of Corporate Communication worth of scholarships to more than 250 students since its and Sustainability Ms Kristine Ng.

Maker Faire 2017 n 12 November 2017, Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin The participants were from schools around OCheng (Yayasan TSLSC) and Agensi Inovasi Puchong – five primary and five secondary – and Malaysia (AIM) in collaboration with Chumbaka hosted divided into two categories. Bagging the gold awards the STEM@Puchong Maker Faire 2017 at IOI Mall Puchong. were two teams from SJK (C) Shin Cheng and another from SK The fair attracted about 6,000 visitors as 150 students showcased Puchong. Each team, which comprised three pupils, received their creative and innovative inventions according to the theme trophies, laser-cut medals, complimentary ice skating vouchers “School of the Future”, where they employed the knowledge and and free holiday camp vouchers. Three silver and four bronze experiences that they acquired during the After-School STEM awards were also given to other deserving participants. (Science Technology Engineering Maths) Programme. The After- School STEM programme was launched on 7 February 2017. The inventions were judged based on the upcycling of materials, the usage of Arduino as well as the presentation of the creations. The programme, which was held two hours weekly after school Apart from the competition, the fair saw exhibitions of mobile for an entire year, involved creative thinking in developing ideas, applications created by secondary school participants. The using simple tools and materials, and advanced technology mobile applications aim to address challenges faced by schools such as coding, app inventing and embedded system (Arduino such as library bookkeeping and tracking of attendance. – an open-source electronics platform) as well as important life skills such as collaboration, critical thinking and problem- Yayasan TSLSC Executive Director Datin Joanne Wong solving which are equally important in preparing for the future explained that this is a sustainable programme whereby current nation’s workforce. participants act as teachers and leaders for next year’s batch. FOUNDATION 36 BERITAIOI

Hits New Milestone & Extends Loving Care ince its accreditation under the Impact Driven Enterprise argain Basement has once again spread its generosity SAccreditation (IDEA) programme on 5 September 2017 (a Bto those in need, regardless of age, gender and race. programme by the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity On 26 October 2017, Bargain Basement donated 19 Centre (MaGIC)), Bargain Basement is now recognised as one cartons of adult diapers worth RM2,544 to Lovely Nursing of the 40 Impact Driven Enterprises (IDEs) under MaGIC. As Centre. Established in 1999 and located in Petaling Jaya, an IDE, Bargain Basement now has a platform to potentially Selangor, founder Dato Gopinath Rajamanikam (third connect with local and global customers. The programme also from left) and his mother, Madam Thanalechumi have provides a platform to support IDEs to create positive social been caring for elderly citizens, terminally ill patients, changes by helping them demonstrate their credibility and individuals with special needs as well as the homeless, providing them access to resources and opportunities. with more than 430 cases taken under the centre’s wing.

In October 2017, IDEA had started a “Buy for Impact” campaign which involved all IDEs to promote conscious buying behaviour in private and public sector as well as the general public. It all started at the ‘Growth Hacking Workshop by 500 Startup at MaGIC’, aimed at enhancing the capacity development of social enterprises, and was then followed by the “Buy for Impact” marketplace where Bargain Basement and all other IDEs showcased their products and services at Publika Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur on 25 and 26 November 2017. The marketplace was used to educate the public about their purchasing power whereby money can be more than just its monetary value, but instead, can be channelled to address social issues such as homelessness, youth at risk, marginalised communities and supporting environmental care such as minimising wastage, promoting upcycling and conserving the environment.

Bargain Basement was also recently nominated for two awards namely Environmental Hero of the Year and Rising Star Award at the Amplify Awards: Malaysian Impact Datin Joanne Wong (second from left) with Dato Gopinath and fellow board Driven Gala Night on 12 December 2017 at Grand Hyatt, member, Inspector S. Theva (second from right) from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Shah Alam who expressed gratitude towards the donation. Kuala Lumpur in recognition of its progressive commitment to help those in need. On 13 December 2017, Bargain Basement also donated its net proceeds of RM2,000 to Lighthouse Children Welfare Home Association, a shelter located in Bangsar Customers browsing the items displayed at the booth at Publika. which currently houses 75 children, from the age of three to 21. The home aims to provide a safe haven to underprivileged, physically and sexually abused children as well as children from alcoholic and drug families. The donation is to assist children in their preparation for the 2018 back-to-school expenses.

Carolling by the children. SPECIAL BERITAIOI 37

Hits New Milestone & Extends Loving Care

February March IOI Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd (IOI Pan-Cen Oleo) Palm Garden Golf Club (PGGC) was voted Malaysia’s became the first oleochemical top three Best Greens in ParGolf People’s Choice company in Malaysia to be Awards 2017. certified with the new ISO 14001:2015 standard for better environmental protection and sustainable development.

March

IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) bagged three awards April which are the All-Star Award PGGC was (Top Ranked awarded its Developer of first Superbrands the Year), the award. Family-Friendly Merit Award (The Best Family-Centric Development) for Puteri Hills, Bandar Puteri Puchong and the Starter Home Honours Award (Best Affordable Home) for Palmyra Residence, Bandar Puteri Bangi at the StarProperty.my Awards 2017. April

IOILC Europe received a commendation at the Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Award 2016- 2017 in Malta for its initiative on sustainable employment and health for workers of all ages.

March May IOI Loders Croklaan Europe’s (IOILC Europe) collaboration IOIPG was awarded with 16 companies to create a Food and Process Tech the BCI Asia Top 10 Campus has earned it the Pro-Motor Award 2017. Developers 2017. SPECIAL

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May IOI Lipid Enzymtec received the IOI Edible Oils Sdn prestigious Bhd was certified Bioeconomy with the new ISO Excellence Award 9001:2015 standard 2017 in the bio- for its excellent industrial sector Quality Management at the BioMalaysia System, and ISO & Asia Pacific 14001:2015 standard Bioeconomy 2017. for its outstanding Environmental Management System.

October South Beach, a joint venture development between IOIPG June and City Developments Limited, was the winner of IOI the Sustainable Development Oleochemical category at the FIABCI Industries Singapore Property Awards 2017. The JW Marriott Hotel Berhad’s Singapore South Beach was also awarded the TTG Travel subsidiaries, Awards’ Best New City Hotel and the Business Traveller IOI Acidchem Awards’ Best New Business Hotel. Sdn Bhd (IOI Acidchem) and IOI Derichem Sdn Bhd, were certified with the ISO 50001:2011 by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd for their efficient energy management standards and continuous improvement of energy performance. November IOIPG was ranked eighth in The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers’ Awards August 2017 and also bagged the Best in Quantitative IOIPG received the Best Attributes Award. Housing Development (Kuala Lumpur) award for its Sierra 6 residence which also bagged the Highly Commended title at the November PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) 2017. IOI Loders Croklaan received the Sustainability Champion Award at the Food Ingredients Europe Innovation Awards in Frankfurt, Germany for its efforts in building a traceable, transparent and August sustainable palm oil supply chain.

IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) bagged a silver award for the December Highest Return on Equity over IOI Pan-Cen Three Years in the Oleo and IOI Plantation Sector Acidchem bagged category at The 10 awards at the Edge Billion Ringgit 14th Chemical Club Corporate Industries Council Awards 2017. of Malaysia (CICM) Responsible Care Awards 2016/2017.