Corporate Events ̄ 5 JAN 2003 President and CEO of Siemens AG visits Express Rail Link in Malaysia. Dr Heinrich von Pierer driving the KLIA Transit with (from left) YTL Corp Executive Director, Dato’ Yeoh Seok Hong, Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh and Dato’ Mohd Nadzmi b. Mohd Salleh, Executive Chairman of Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERLSB). ̆ 14 OCT 2002 ̆ 18 FEB 2003 Signing Ceremony for the Sale & Purchase Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Dr Agreement between YTL Land Sdn Bhd and Mahathir Mohamad, and YTL Corp Executive C.K Tang Properties (M) Sdn Bhd to acquire Chairman, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong its premises at Starhill Shopping Centre. YTL Lay, at YTL’s Pavilion at Showcase Malaysia Corp Managing Director, Tan Sri Dato’ Francis 2003, held in conjunction with the 13th Non- Yeoh Sock Ping, and YTL Corp Executive Aligned Movement Summit. YTL was awarded Director, Dato’ Yeoh Seok Kian, with C.K Tang “Most Creative Pavilion” for its exhibition. Ltd Chief Operating Officer, Foo Tioan Sooi, and Director, Chooi Mun Son. ̄ 11 FEB 2003 Signing Ceremony for the USD230 Million Syndicated Loan Facility by YTL Power International Berhad. Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh and Mr. Clive Kerner, Head of Capital Markets Origination for Asia Pacific for Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, exchange the signed documents. ̆ JAN 2003 ̆ 2 APR 2003 YTL Corp’s subsidiary YTL Land Sdn Bhd was Ms Xie Qi Hua, Vice Chairperson & President awarded an upgrade to MS ISO 9001:2000 of Shanghai Baosteel Group Corporation, and Quality Management Systems certification for Tan Sri Dato’ Seri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay during a its management of Lot 10 Shopping Complex. courtesy call. Annual Report 2003 (92647-H) YTL Berhad Corporation 50 ̄ 28 MAY 2003 London Business School Address by Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh on “A Different Leadership Formula”. Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh with the Dean of London Business School, Laura Tyson, and other luminaries, following his presentation to a distinguished audience of Senior Executives under the SEP Programme on Creative Leadership. ̆ 8 APR 2003 ̆ 27 JUN 2003 Launch of YTL’s new restaurant, Tai Pai Tong YTL e-Solutions Berhad acquires 70% stake in at Bintang Walk. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri (Dr) Yeoh Hipmobile (M) Sdn Bhd, a Multimedia Tiong Lay and Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh at Messaging Service (MMS) content provider. the Opening Ceremony. YTL e-Solutions Executive Chairman, Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh, seals the agreement with Hipmobile Chief Executive Officer, Fred Chong. ̄ 26 JUN 2003 ERL Maintenance Support Sdn Bhd (E-MAS) receives ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System accreditation. E-MAS is a joint venture company between Siemens AG and ERLSB, in which YTL Corp holds a 50% stake. SIRIM representative, Tuan Haji Abdullah @ Zawawi Ali, presents the certificate to E-MAS technical director, Mr. Udo Goldenstein, at a ceremony in Salak Tinggi. ̆ 10 APR 2003 ̆ 18 AUG 2003 YTL receives FinanceAsia’s award for Asia’s YTL Power International Berhad and YTL Best Companies. FinanceAsia Singapore’s Cement Berhad, both subsidiaries of YTL Corp, YTL Berhad Corporation country manager, Mr. Siddiq Bazarwala, receive recognition at the KPMG Shareholder congratulates Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh on Value Awards 2002. YTL Power won in its YTL’s achievement. category of Energy & Natural Resources, whilst YTL Cement was highlighted for its achievements in Shareholder Value Creation. YTL was represented by Mr Joseph B Seaton, (92647-H) Director of YTL Cement (seated, far right). Annual Report 2003 51 ̄ 12 SEP 2003 Signing Ceremony for the acquisition of 50% equity stake in Pahang Cement Sdn Bhd. Pahang Deputy Menteri Besar, Dato’ Abdul Rahim Abdul Majid (left), exchanging documents with YTL Cement Executive Director, Dato’ Michael Yeoh Sock Siong. With them are YAB Dato’ Seri Adnan Bin Yaacob, Menteri Besar for Pahang, and Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh, YTL Cement Managing Director. ̆ 21 AUG 2003 ̆ OCT 2003 YTL e-Solutions unveils new IDD phone card Pangkor Laut Resort wins ultimate accolade at services. Minister of Energy, Communications the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards, and Multimedia, YB Datuk Amar Leo Moggie, taking the ‘Number One in the World’ award, as officiated at the joint launch of the latest well as winning the ‘Best Overseas Destination products and services by YTL e-Solutions’ Spa’. From left: YTL Corp Executive Director, Dato’ communication arm, Extiva Communications Mark Yeoh Seok Kah, Editor of Conde Nast Sdn Bhd – the “ExtiSave” IDD pre-paid card Traveller, Ms Sarah Miller, UK television and the “ExtiLoad” vending machine. personality, Mr Clive Anderson, and YTL Vice President (Operations), Mr Laurent Myter. ̄ 19 SEP 2003 RM1,000,000 Donation to Tung Shin Hospital. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay donated RM1 million to help in the construction of a new Chinese Medical Building costing RM20 million at Tung Shin Hospital. ̆ 31 AUG 2003 ̆ 23 SEP 2003 Merdeka Day 2003. Guest of honour YB Dato’ Hipmobile and Indonesia Media Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik, Minister of Primary Technologies (IMT) sign partnership deal to Industries, together with Tan Sri Dato’ Seri cross sell mobile content and applications in (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay, Puan Sri Datin Seri Tan Malaysia and Indonesia. Mr. Phil Rickard, Kai Yong @ Tan Kay Neong and Tan Sri Dato’ CEO of IMT, and Fred Chong, CEO of Annual Report 2003 Francis Yeoh, joined all the musicians on Hipmobile, shake hands to mark the stage for the countdown. partnership, with Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh. (92647-H) YTL Berhad Corporation 52 The name YTL will not be unfamiliar to those who follow the Malaysian corporate scene. Many FIABCI AWARD OF DISTINCTION know the corporate entity but it is the man who gave his name to the company who will be honoured by FIABCI, Malaysia Chapter, with the 2003 PROPERTY MAN OF THE YEAR prestigious Award of Distinction 2003 for Property Man of the Year. YBHG TAN SRI DATO’ SERI (DR) YEOH TIONG LAY This man is the founder and chairman of the YTL Group and patriarch of the family that owns and runs the successful companies in its stable. His drive and foresight created a business 3 October 2003 – YTL Corporation Berhad Executive Chairman, empire that has grown in five decades from a small construction business into a group of five Tan Sri Dato’ Seri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay, was honoured by the listed companies. His reach today ranges from utilities and power generation, to cement International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), Malaysia Chapter, manufacturing, e-commerce initiatives, property development and hotel and resort development with the prestigious Award of Distinction 2003 for Property Man and management, spread out over three continents – Asia, Australia and Europe. of the Year. A chartered builder with 51 years of extensive experience and knowledge of construction methodology, he is an entrepreneur of remarkable accomplishment and a prominent leader in the Malaysian construction industry as well as the Asia and Western Pacific regions. HRH Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Syed He stands out from other property men in many ways. He astutely recognised the need to respond Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail presented the award to Tan Sri to demands for innovative technology. He introduced many pioneering features that have become an industry standard today. His sense of socialresponsibility is reflected in his involvement in Dato’ Seri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay at the 11th FIABCI Property providing affordable housing both locally and in developing countries; his innovative spirit in setting benchmarks for projects like Pantai Hillpark and the upcoming gated park development at Awards of Distinction 2003. The award is presented to Sentul West; his inspiration for Bintang Walk acted as a catalyst for lifestyle real estate; in winning numerous international awards for his hotels and resorts, he again set the benchmark for world recognise the achievements and contributions of individuals to class Malaysian tourism products; the list goes on and on. His contemporaries see him as an enterprising businessman, a visionary and hard worker. He is YTL Berhad Corporation the property industry. also recognised as a generous philanthropist, tireless in his efforts to contribute to the good causes of society. Despite his success, he is seen as a down to earth, humble gentleman, a sincere friend who shows genuine warmth, understanding and concern. The wisdom and abounding experience of Tan Sri Dato’ Seri (Dr) This outstanding entrepreneur is none other than Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Yeoh Tiong Lay, the Yeoh Tiong Lay have continued to introduce innovations to recipient of this year’s Property Man of the Year Award. propel the Group to new heights. (92647-H) Annual Report 2003 53 ERNST & YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2002 YBHG TAN SRI DATO’ FRANCIS YEOH SOCK PING 16 January 2003 – YTL Corporation Berhad Managing Director, Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh Sock Ping was awarded “Master Entrepreneur of the Year 2002” and “Malaysian Entrepreneur of the Year 2002” at the inaugural Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards this year. Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister, YB Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi presented the awards to the winners at the ceremony held in Putrajaya. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award is both a national and international award programme that identifies and recognises the achievements of outstanding entrepreneurs who have established and grown successfulcompanies, recognising those who are at the forefront of innovation. The Award highlights entrepreneurial success and recognises the benefits that entrepreneurs and their entrepreneurial spirit bring to the economy in terms of job creation and enhancing its competitiveness and profile. The traits of the Entrepreneur of the Year include the ability to lead an enterprise with Annual Report 2003 impressive growth and potential, courage and determination to overcome obstacles on the path to success and a clear vision of how their enterprise will continue to be differentiated (92647-H) from the rest.