Iskandar Regional Development Authority Development Iskandar Regional #G-01, Block 8 Danga Bay, Jalan Skudai 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia +607 233 3000 +607 233 3001 [email protected] Iskandar Service Centre: 1 800 88 3010 touching lives instilling values www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my the journey continues... Annual Report 2010 Annual Report Annual Report2010 building solid relationships Achieving a unique symbiotic relationship between man and nature where co-existence for both is equally important. We at IRDA will continue to touch lives and instill values by constantly enhancing community living and enriching lives in more ways than one. experience new discoveries Striving to excel through innovative approaches assures long-term success. We at IRDA will continue to touch lives and instill values by remaining steadfast and focused on establishing a knowledgeable society driven by creativity and the passion to attain excellence. realising infinite potentials A catalyst for businesses to achieve success whilst realizing the vast opportunities derived both locally and globally. We at IRDA will continue to touch lives and instill values by providing connectivity and state-of-the-art technology at a metropolis designed for the future where businesses will thrive well beyond the shores of limitations. gateway for growth Accelerating economic growth through the creation of a strategic path at the southern most tip will allow for trajectory growth. We at IRDA will continue to touch lives and instill values by being the preferred southern gateway that will propel the nation’s economic growth and fulfill all aspirations in a new era of excellence. a sustainable future Envisioning on a promising future with great optimism and strategically positioning the metropolis as one built for the future. We at IRDA will continue to touch lives and instill values through sustainable development for a delicate balance between maximizing business profitability whilst steadfastly ensuring the preservation of the environment as we forge ahead towards exponential growth as well as to be known as a development built today for tomorrow. Iskandar Regional Development Authority Annual Report 2010 1 Annual Report 2010 touching lives. instilling values. the journey continues... True achievements are not measured by the destinations reached…but their true values lie in what is achieved during the journey travelled. And as we embark on another new and exciting journey…into an era of developing a Strong and Sustainable Metropolis of International Standing, we realize that everything achieved has in many more ways than one…touched the lives of the many all around us. From the enhancement of community living to inspiring the creation of a knowledge based society, from being the catalyst for businesses to thrive whilst unlocking the potentials at the southern gateway, we will ensure environmental preservation and sustainable growth into the future for everyone close to us. Our journey never ends. There will always be a new beginning as we are committed in making a difference to the lives of everyone…everywhere…everytime…in all that we set out to do. Iskandar Malaysia & Iskandar Regional IRDA’s Organisation Financial Report TABLE OF CONTENTS Development Authority (IRDA) 46 Senior Management Team 102 Statement of Corporate Governance 04 Highlights of Achievements 2010 53 Organisation Structure 103 Internal Controls & Compliance 06 2010 Calendar of Major Events 105 Annual Financial Review 16 Economics Drivers for Growth On Track For Success 107 Certificate of the Auditor General 18 The Economic Clusters 56 Economics and Business 108 Statement by the Members of IRDA 19 Iskandar Regional Development 60 Strategic Communications 109 Statutory Declaration Authority 68 Infrastructure Development Projects 110 Financial Statements 20 Vision & Mission 72 Integrated Planning 21 Shared Values 81 Social Development 88 Human Capital Management Co-Chairmen’s & CE’s Statements 90 Corporate Performance Management 24 Co-Chairmen’s Statements 91 IRDA Risk Management 28 Chief Executive’s Statement 93 Information & Communications Technology Members of the Authority & Committees 96 Iskandar Service Centre 32 The Members of the Authority & Committees 34 Member’s Profile 37 The Advisory Council 40 EXCO Members 41 IRDA Committees DISCLAIMER: This report was prepared pursuant to Section 17 of IRDA Act 2007 and is an account of works and activities done by IRDA. Neither IRDA nor any of its employees make any warranties, expressed or implied, or assume any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation or favouring by IRDA. The views and opinions expressed by authors herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Malaysian Government or the State Government of Johor or any agencies thereof. ISKANDAR MALAYSIA & ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA) Iskandar Regional Development Authority Iskandar Malaysia & Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) 4 Annual Report 2010 Highlights of Achievements 2010 HIGHLIGHTS of ACHIEVEMENTS 2010 Iskandar Malaysia Public Transportation Blueprints • Overall 26% increase in ridership from 4,981 per month in December 2009 to 84,795 in December 2010 Six Blueprints completed; • 12 Road Safety Campaigns were carried out as planned • Renewable Energy Master Plan • Environmental Planning Blueprint • Shoreline Management Plan • Transportation Blueprint • Drainage and Storm Water • Road Layout and Design Five more will be completed by Q1 2011... a total of 21 Blueprints completed to date Safety & Security Road Projects Rivers & Drainage • Focus on a safer Iskandar Malaysia • Jalan Kolam Air and Jalan Yahya • 11 drainage projects in RMK9 were • 21 properties gazetted as Awal Inner Ring Road completed completed Community Police Posts (CPPs) in 6 months ahead of schedule • 5 river cleaning projects completed in 2010 2010 • 13 CPPs established in 2010 Iskandar Malaysia & Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) Iskandar Regional Development Authority Highlights of Achievements 2010 Annual Report 2010 5 Focused Investments Human Capital Programmes JB Transformation • Cumulative committed investments • 6 Career Fairs held in collaboration with JobsMalaysia • A Special Project Vehicle (SPV) was of RM69.48 billion which is 148% • 5,000 jobs on offer, 20,000 visitors and 200 employers formed in November 2010 per cent above target of RM47 billion • 50% successful placements • The 1st Board meeting was held on for the period of 2006 - 2010 • Pre-employment, re-skilling & up-skilling training 8 November 2010 • Iskandar Malaysia 9 Sector programmes were completed in 2010 Investment Guides completed in Dec 10 1Azam Public Housing Iskandar Malaysia • 100% success with all 90 • Earthworks: 100% completed in Information Centre participants out of hard-core poverty June 09 • TNB substation: 100% completed • Located at Danga Bay Convention on 28th Oct 10 Centre, it is a One Stop Interactive • Public Housing in Lima Kedai will be Information Centre formed to completed by Q2 2011 create and increase awareness on Iskandar Malaysia and showcasing its vision and mission Iskandar Regional Development Authority Iskandar Malaysia & Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) 6 Annual Report 2010 2010 Calendar of Major Events 6 February 2010 VISIT BY OKSHIMA KOGYO GROUP (LED BY 2010 MR. OHSAMA, THE PRESIDENT OF OKHSHIMA 24 February 2010 KOGYO GROUP) VISIT BY THE CALENDAR OF Okshima Kogyo Group, an existing investor in AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE Iskandar Malaysia, seeking potential business – HE DR. MARC BARETY MAJOR EVENTS expansion and reinvestment in Iskandar Malaysia. A courtesy visit that has built stronger ties and collaboration between both countries 1 February 2010 LAUNCH OF ISKANDAR MALAYSIA BUS An initiative to improve accessibility and mobility of public transportation by injecting some 34 buses to ply 16 previously non-serviced routes in Iskandar Malaysia. 5 March 2010 ISKANDAR JOHOR OPEN 2009 CHEQUE 23 February 2010 PRESENTATION 9 March 2010 VISIT BY REPRESENTATIVES OF MINISTRY OF KJ Choi, the Champion in the Iskandar Johor OPENING OF YAHYA AWAL FINANCE (MOF) - Y.BHG DATO’ HJ NORZAM BIN Open 2009 Golf Championship, donated all his FLYOVER MOHD NOR AND PN LAILA WATHIQAH JUDIN prize money totalling USD87,000 or equivalent Yahya Awal Flyover was opened to An update briefing to the Ministry of Finance on the to RM293,500 to 6 Charity homes in Iskandar members of the public 6 months progress development of RMK9, Public Housing and Malaysia. ahead of schedule. Bertam projects. Iskandar Malaysia & Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) Iskandar Regional Development Authority 2010 Calendar of Major Events Annual Report 2010 7 13 March 2010 LAUNCHING OF COMMUNITY POLICE POST, TAMAN BESTARI INDAH The launch of the first Community Police Post (CPP) in Taman Bestari Indah is among several efforts undertaken by IRDA under its Safety and Security Blueprint. The CPP is a form of community policing where police officers set up residence in the community. This is to make the living environment more conducive and attractive with the aim of reducing crime rates in residential areas by integrating police presence within the community. 25 and 26 March 2010 23 April 2010