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CORPORATE UPDATES 06 IOI Records Lower Earnings in Q4
Supervisory Skills Upgrade
OLEOCHEMICALS 16 TPM Initiative Takes Root in Pan-Century
P&G Visits Pan-Century
17 Industrial Energy Effi ciency Programme by UNIDO
18 25kg Palmsabun® Paper Bag Recycled into Eco-bag
RSPO-certifi ed Palmac®, Palmsabun® and Palmsurf®
PROPERTY 12 IOI Palm City’s Groundbreaking Ceremony
in Xiamen
Lifestyle Developments at IOI Properties Showcase
13 IOI Park Bo Bay Unveiled to Property Buyers in Xiamen
EDIBLE OILS19 IOI Loders Croklaan Reaches Milestone
in Sustainable Palm Oil Imports
20 Research Indicates Betapol® Supports Infant Brain Development
21 IOILC Europe’s Fire Engine a Rescue to Gambia
Crossing Amsterdam to Zaandam in Charity Run
22 IOILC Americas Celebrates atChicago IFT13
23 IOIEO’s Fire-fi ghting Team Emerges Top in Sabah
Celebrating Raya with Food and Charity
15 Live. Love. Run the Putra Charity Run 2013!
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 10 Keeping Yourself Safe
11 Transforming the Service Level in IOIP
IOI Sandakan Region Expresses Thanks toPolice Force
09 Getting to Know Soil & Fertiliser
Increasing Effi ciency in Weed Eradication
HOTEL27 Mystical Moments, Cool Classics at
MIGF 2013
28 Palm Garden Hotel at Culinaire Malaysia 2013
Ramadan Charity at Palm Garden Hotel
29 Hari Raya Aidilfi tri & Charity Open House
24 Mid-Autumn Festivity Lights Up IOI Mall Puchong & IOI Mall Kulai
Serving Up Bubur Lambuk for Charity
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EDITOR’S NOTE Echoing the success of IOI Loders Croklaan (IOILC)’s two Creative Studios in the Netherlands and Malaysia, which were launched in 2010 and 2011 respectively, the Group recently unveiled its third Creative Studio at Channahon, USA. With state-of-the-art facilities, product developers are able to explore new ideas, shape inspirations and test new applications with IOILC’s technical experts. Read more about the story in our cover feature.
In line with the Group’s plans to expand its oil palm business, IOI Plantation has acquired close to 40% stake in Unico-Desa which increased its plantation landbank by 7.5% or 13,660 hectares, to around 200,000 hectares. The proximity of Unico-Desa’s estates to IOI’s own plantation land in Sabah will enhance cost savings and economies of scale.
IOI Properties (IOIP)’s venture to Xiamen, China has resulted in positive developments that will increase IOIP’s brand presence in the international front. Its fi rst foray, IOI Park Bo Bay, recorded 70% sales during its recent launch (page 13) while a groundbreaking ceremony kick started IOIP’s second project in Xiamen named IOI Palm City (page 12). In the local front, its La Thea Residences at 16 Sierra, Puchong achieved 80% sales within the fi rst few days of the launch (page 14).
On the Group’s sustainability efforts, IOILC has reached a major milestone in the importation of more than 500,000 ton of Certifi ed Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) into the European Union. IOILC is confi dent of this positive move due to the encouraging response of customers towards Mass Balance and Segregated palm oil (page 19). Another milestone is capped by IOI Oleochemicals’ approved proposal to the RSPO for the physical transition rules for certifi ed oleochemicals.
The region’s premier and most celebrated fi ne food event, MIGF 2013 is back with an interesting theme – “Cool Chefs – Cooking with Attitude”. Turn to page 27 for a glimpse of Putrajaya Marriott Hotel & Spa’s two cool chefs as they mesmerise diners with their unique creations.
Lastly, one good news for photography enthusiasts! IOIP is organising a Photography Contest from 1 October till 30 November 2013 to allow photographers to capture the vibrancy and scenic landscapes of Puchong through the lens. The contest is open to IOI staff and public. Log on to myioi.com for more details.
Happy reading and happy shooting!
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Corporate
Wendy NgHo Hsu Wen
Plantation
Marvin LeeJenny GohSiti Rahmani
Property
Jane YuLing May YuenNicholas PoonMarilyn Goh
ContributorsOleochemicals
Wafl i Bin AliChoong Wai Tuck
Edible Oils
Syrene Chen
Loders Croklaan (Europe)
Jan-Paul Back
Loders Croklaan (Americas)
Kevin Miller
IOI Mall Puchong
Stephanie Wong
IOI Mall Kulai
Debbie Eva DenisMasjuliana Mansoor
Putrajaya Marriott Hotel & Spa
Ronnie Ng
Palm Garden Hotel
Audrey Yap
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The Editorial Team would like to express its heartfelt gratitude for the input of Berita IOI 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 are all proud of. Kindly forward your contributions to [email protected]
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08Cadet Assistants (Trainees) Preparing for Career in Plantation
07Neste Oil
Visits Pamol
14Launch ofLa Thea Residences
30Treasure Hunting on a Sneaky Snake Trail
Treasure Hunting on a Sneaky Snake Trail
26i-Cubic Recycled Project Takes off in IOI Mall Kulai
1st RSPO European Summit in Berlin
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Loders Croklaan Americas celebrated the opening of its Creative Studio with
a grand opening event on 5 September 2013. Driven by customers’ need to develop products with a wow factor, the
Creative Studio at Channahon reflects IOI Loders Croklaan’s creative approach in collaborating with customers to speed
product development and accelerate innovation.
IOI Loders Croklaan Americas’ Creative Studio is the third one created by IOI Loders Croklaan to serve its fats and oils customers, both local
and global. The first Creative Studio was officially opened in Wormerveer, the Netherlands in June 2010 while the second Creative Studio was
launched in March 2011 in Johor, Malaysia.
The new Creative Studio’s 16,000-square-foot, two-storey site represents an investment of more than USD$3 million in building and equipment. Customers
will have the benefit of the same approach adopted in Creative Studio Europe and Creative Studio Asia due to the implementation of the Safe Quality Food (SQF)
guidelines in the facility design.
Award-winning Pastry Chef Mindy Segal utilising IOI edible oils to craft classic desserts with an artisan twist. VP of R&D Mr Gerald McNeill (2nd from right) discussing the creative collaborations with Pastry Chef Mindy Segal while other guests (left pix) are equally excited.
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A large classroom-style meeting room and two smaller, more intimate conference areas are designed with large windows overlooking a forested area on the southern shore of the Des Plaines river. Lab and pilot-scale equipment are installed in the centre of the bakery and confectionery studios which can accommodate development of all production ranges from retail and in-store products to high-volume consumer packaged goods items.
IOI Loders Croklaan Americas Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr Bill Troy described the Creative Studio as a “place where we can collaborate with our customers to build innovative and tailored applications to meet the needs of the market.” Mr Bill Troy, who officiated the event with Vice President (VP) of Research & Development (R&D) Mr Gerald McNeill and Director of Sales & Marketing Mr Tim Surin, also added that ideas can be turned into reality quickly: “It can do a two-year job in one month.”
During the grand opening event, members of the media and IOI Loders Croklaan executives toured the newly-completed facility, enjoyed tapas and hors d’oeuvres, and then experienced a Creative Studio session led by award-winning Pastry Chef Mindy Segal. In addition to enjoying classic delights, from the chef whom Jean Banchet Awards named “Best Celebrity Pastry Chef in Chicago,”
State-of-the-art equipment enables product developers to explore new ideas, shape inspirations and test new applications with IOI Loders Croklaan’s technical experts.
Officiating the ceremony: COO Mr Bill Troy (centre) with VP of R&D Mr Gerald McNeill (left) and Director of Sales & Marketing Mr Tim Surin.
“The Creative Studio is a fantastic setting for creative thought and collaboration with our clients to take place.”
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attendees of the event experienced first-hand how IOI Loders Croklaan collaborates alongside their clients to solve a problem, realise a vision or develop new product applications to deliver on big ideas at the Creative Studio.
“The opening of the Creative Studio is occurring at a very appropriate time as the market is recovering and product developers are looking to grow their bottom lines through innovation and new product development. The Creative Studio helps to accelerate this process, bring innovations to the market faster and allow clients to realise growth in a shorter period of time.”
On 7 September 2013, Pamol Kluang hosted a delegation from Neste Oil comprising its board of directors and management
team who were keen to learn more about upstream plantation process and palm oil mill operations. Neste Oil is a Finnish refi ning and marketing company whose business is based on two areas, namely oil products and renewables, and oil retail.
Led by Chair of the Board Mr Jorma Eloranta and President and CEO Mr Matti Lievonen, the group was greeted by Head of Group Commodity Marketing Ms Lee Yoke Hui, General Manager of Plantation Division Mr Tay Ching An, and Head of Sustainability Mr Too Heng Liew at Pamol Club.
They proceeded to visit Pamol Research Centre with its manager Mr Lai Hong Heng explaining to the visitors on the R&D efforts undertaken concerning planting of oil palms. At the training room, IOI Group Executive Director Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor welcomed the visitors and expressed his wish that the strong business relationship between IOI Group and Neste Oil will continue to fl ourish.
The visitors had a better understanding of plantation during the presentation on oil palm cultivation by Senior Manager of Mamor Estate Mr Kuppusamy, and palm oil mill operations by Senior Assistant In-charge of Pamol Mill Mr Chai Tian Siang. Best sustainability practices were shared by Mr Too and Neste Oil’s Sustainability Manager Mr Adrian Suharto on their respective companies’ sustainability efforts in driving forward the “green movement”.
Sustainability Manager Mr Adrian Suharto on their respective companies’ sustainability efforts in driving forward the “green movement”.
Mr Chai presenting the mill operations to the visitors.
Dato’ Lee and President and CFO of Neste Oil Mr Matti shaking hands before the end of the tour.
The visitors witnessed the various day-to-day estate operations such as fresh fruit bunches (FFB) harvesting as well as buffalo-assisted harvesting at Pamol Barat Estate. The tour concluded at Pamol Kluang Palm Oil Mill with a demonstration of the process from FFB reception to extraction of crude palm oil and palm kernel.
Neste Oil Visits Pamol
supervisor does more than just supervising. To prepare its team of supervisors for the challenges the role entails, the Human
Resources department of Plantation Division recently rolled out a “Mastering Supervisory Skills” programme for supervisors in the Peninsular estates, mills and research centres to better facilitate their work.
The programme covered a wide range of topics relating to a supervisor’s role and how to enhance one’s skills to be better and more effi cient. Besides managing a team of people, the supervisor also has to be aware of its role in an organisation and how to work with other teams and departments to accomplish goals that help push the company forward towards its vision.
Led by Programme Trainer Mr Thangaraj, the supervisors were also encouraged to take a wider approach when faced with issues and challenges. The programme was successfully conducted in fi ve sessions for three regions, starting from July till September 2013.
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IOI Records Lower Earnings in Q4
Corporation Bhd (IOI) recorded RM267.1 million net profi t for its
fourth quarter ended 30 June 2013 compared with RM414.4 million reported a year ago due to lower earnings from the plantation division, property investment and non-recurring gain realised at the previous corresponding quarter.
The plantation division’s 46% decrease in profi t to RM169.1 million for the quarter under review was attributed to lower crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel (PK) prices, though partly offset by higher fresh fruit bunches (FFB) production.
Meanwhile, increased sales volume from the specialty oils and fats sub-segment and higher margins from the refi ning and oleochemicals sub-segments boosted the resource-based manufacturing division’s profi t. Similarly, the property development’s operating profi t is 63% higher at RM203.8 million due to better revenue and increase in share of results from jointly controlled entities.
Moving forward, IOI Group is optimistic it will perform satisfactorily in the new fi nancial year ahead.
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Good agronomy practices can improve estates’ productivity in terms of improved fresh fruits bunches (FFB) yields, and oil and
kernel extraction rates. In view of this, IOI Research agronomists spent two days to share with more than 82 heads of operating units, managers and cadets on Soil and Fertiliser Management. The seminars were held on 30 July and 2 August 2013 at Ladang Sabah Training School and Pamol Club House, respectively.
Manager of IOI Research Centre Sabah Agronomist Mr Chua Soon Tat, Mr Suparman Abbas Rauf and Mr Khoo Gay Hsiang, took turns to impart useful knowledge such as soil type and its management, nutrient-defi ciency symptoms and familiarisation with various fertiliser and their characteristics.
Both seminars ended with an interactive Q&A session where the participants highlighted issues at their estates and the trainers provided practical suggestions in overcoming those issues. According to General Manager Mr NB Sudhakaran, more sessions will be held to equip all the executives with practical knowledge and information.
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managers and cadets on Soil and Fertiliser Management. The seminars were held on 30 July and 2 August 2013 at Ladang Sabah Training School and Pamol Club House, respectively.
Manager of IOI Research Centre Sabah Agronomist Mr Chua Soon Tat, Mr Suparman Abbas Rauf and Mr Khoo Gay Hsiang, took turns to impart useful knowledge such as soil type and its management, nutrient-defi ciency symptoms and familiarisation with various fertiliser and their characteristics.
Both seminars ended with an interactive Q&A session where the participants highlighted issues at their estates and the trainers provided practical suggestions in overcoming those issues. According to General Manager Mr NB Sudhakaran, more sessions will be held to equip all the executives with practical knowledge and information.
Cadet Assistants(Trainees)Preparing for Careerin Plantation
The second batch of Cadet Assistants (Trainees) Programme 2013 commenced on 19 August 2013 at Paya Lang Club House to build a
team of future assistant managers that are equipped to manage IOI Group’s plantation estates. The 10-week training, comprising three weeks of classroom training and the rest spent in fi eld attachment, will end on 25 October 2013.
On the fi rst day, General Manager of Plantation Division (Peninsular) Mr Tay Ching An opened his briefi ng session by asking the cadet assistants, “Do you have the passion to work in plantation for 35 years? Plantation is the career that pays you to keep fi t!” He elaborated on the plus points of being involved in the plantation industry with a presentation titled “Towards a Successful Career as a Planter”.
Upon completion of classroom training and fi eld attachment, the cadet assistants will undergo a written test and post-interview session to determine their suitability for the position as an assistant manager in estates.
The programme provides a good platform for the cadet assistants to better understand basic principles, concepts and practices of plantation operations.
Inaccurate application rates, spray patterns and droplet size can affect the effectiveness of herbicide used. The higher labour and
material cost will see an increase in expenses spent on the overall spraying operation.
In a bid to reduce wastage, a half-day training on spraying pump and nozzle calibration attended by 30 executives was carried out at the Pamol Club House on 11 July 2013. Facilitated by Senior Assistant Manager In-charge (Mayvin 6 Estate) Mr Bathanathan Veloo, the group of managers, assistant managers and cadets were briefed on the proper calibration technique and herbicide mixtures or cocktails for weed eradication.
Mr Tay (right) and HR Manager (Plantation Division) Mr Low Kia Wei during the Q&A session.
Mr Matthews of Shazagro showing the participants the correct spraying technique for Inter 12 Pump.
On 18 July 2013, IOI Sandakan Region paid a courtesy call to the Kinabatangan District police
station to convey its appreciation to the policemen for a job well done in keeping the area, particularly plantation estates and mills, safe and peaceful.
During the visit, General Manager Mr NB Sudhakaran presented a set of desktop personal computer and printer to the Offi cer-in-Command Police District (OCPD) Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Martin Lugu. Also present were Sandakan Region Managers Mr Imbau Taunagoi (Tangkulap Estate), Mr Awang Basuni Duali (Mayvin 2), Mr Bathanathan Veloo (Mayvin 5) and Mr Jupri Mado (Mayvin 6) together with their assistants. Lugu, in return, commended IOI Group for its support towards the police force and commitment in upholding its responsibility as a corporate citizen.
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Increasing Effi ciency in
WEED ERADICATIONEarlier sessions were carried out in Ladang Sabah Training School on 8 and 17 May 2013, which benefi ted more than 80 executives from estates in the Sandakan region. Representatives from vendors Jun Cheong Sdn Bhd and Shazagro demonstrated to the participants on the proper handling, maintenance and nozzle selection of their spray pumps.
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To be alert to potential dangers and risks to your well-being, you need to be aware of your surroundings. Awareness
helps you avoid becoming a victim by letting a potential assailant know that you are aware of what is going on around you. Awareness allows you to pick up on the subtle signals that warn you to be cautious and enable you to react quickly.
Problems range from minor verbal harassment to theft and robbery to serious physical and sexual assault. In view of the rising crime rates, the Corporate Training department together with Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng engaged Mr Michael LW Chong from Perfect Protection Sdn Bhd to conduct the “Personal Safety Talk” on 19 July 2013.
The trainer demonstrated some practical steps on how to defend ourselves against the attacker. Among the tips picked up by the 51 employees who attended the talk were:
• Use all your senses to be aware – avoid using headphones to listen to music while on the street or public transport.
• Walk, look and move with confi dence and with purpose. • Do not walk with your head down.
Overall the talk was a timely reminder to all on the importance of personal safety by raising situational awareness in public areas, and how to react under life-threatening situations.
Personal safety begins with awareness. Awareness begins with a clear understanding of one’s attitudes, values, self-esteem, personal strengths and limitations. What does your attitude, clothing, and body language say about your vulnerability? It continues with insight into the culture and environment – local attitudes towards strangers, gender perceptions, values, morals and means of communicating.
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Datin Joanne Wong presenting a token of appreciation.
Defending oneself.
Blocking technique applied for self-defence.
Demonstrating the art of defence.
Various tools used for attacking and protection.
Prevention technique for the elderly.
Transforming the Service Level in IOIP
Customer Service is expected when buyers purchase something (tangible or intangible) from the sellers. It is the
service provided to customers before, during and post-purchase period. Good customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectations results in satisfi ed customers, repeat buyers and good image.
Have you experienced excellent customer experience? What are the simple things or gestures that touched your heart? For those in the front line, the question is what can we do differently to set us apart from others providing mediocre customer service?
These questions were answered on 1 July 2013 when more than 200 IOI Properties Bhd (IOIP) staff underwent a two-day refresher course on the importance of “Service Ownership” at Palm Garden Hotel. Instilling a sense of service ownership in every staff, IOI Properties Senior General Manager (Marketing and Business Development) Ms Lee Yoke Har opened the session with an overview of how customer service in IOIP has evolved throughout the years, reinforcing everyone’s role to “own the service” and provide excellent customer service to customers, irrespective of job ranks. IOI Group Executive Director Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor was present at the workshop as well.
The staff benefi ted from the workshop led by inspirational trainer Mr Jonathan Low who has 20 years of professional and global hospitality experience. The participants were strongly encouraged to use the RATER Service Model in their interactions with customers.
After the workshop, the heads of departments were invited to attend a one-day training on “Service Coaching” to improve their overall service team results in service perception, service coaching and mentoring techniques, coaching and leading a winning service team and high performance. A variety of tools were introduced to help managers track and record service coaching sessions. Ms Lee also initiated a follow-up meeting to brainstorm on “Service It Forward” ideas to be implemented in IOIP to bring the current service standard to the next level!
The key learning points were:
• Key elements of exceptional service experience
• EQ (emotional quotient) for Service Mastery
• Exceeding customer’s expectations
• Language of positive communications – keys to
great service• Effective questioning and listening techniques
• Customer retention is an art
• Power of service teamwork
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Lifestyle Developments atIOI Properties Showcase
On 24 and 25 August 2013, IOI Properties Bhd (IOIP) was the main attraction for IOI Mall shoppers who were keen to purchase or
invest in any of its current and upcoming developments in Puchong and 16 Sierra. Held at the Oasis Atrium, visitors to the showcase had a fi rst-hand look at the property models prominently displayed and had their enquiries fi elded by the sales personnel on duty.
The visitors had a glimpse of how those upcoming property projects will look like, as shared by architects and landscaping professionals during the property-related talks conducted.
IOI Palm City’sGROUNDBREAKING
CEREMONYin Xiamen
IOI Group’s second mega mixed development project in Xiamen, named IOI Palm City, notched a step forward with its
groundbreaking ceremony held on 11 July 2013. Located at the crossing of Jimei Avenue and Xinglinwan Road, the auspicious event was witnessed by IOI Group Executive Chairman Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng, IOI Group Executive Director Mr Lee Yeow Seng and numerous dignitaries from the city.
IOI Palm City, an integrated development located on a 44-acre plot of land at Jimei District, will house a shopping mall, a fi ve-star luxury hotel, boutique offi ces and luxury residences in the Fujian Province of Xiamen.
Xiamen is a major city located on the southeast coast of China with a population of more than three million. IOI Palm City is the Group’s second project in Xiamen after it acquired a 7.7-acre land in 2010 which is currently being developed into a high-rise mixed development.
Upon completion, the RM2 billion property development project is slated to play a major role in spearheading the local economy and increasing tourist fl ow into the city.
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An informative booklet featuring quality townships by IOIP titled “The Next Evolution of Lifestyle Developments” was also distributed.
Judging from the numerous enquiries and priority registrations, the showcase was a success!
The highly-anticipated project of IOI Properties Bhd’s fi rst foray in Xiamen, China was recently launched with much success. On 6 September 2013, the luxurious
property project IOI Park Bo Bay garnered attention from more than 400 subscribed buyers who thronged the launch and viewed the sales units measuring 86 sq m, 107 sq m and 120 sq m respectively. The sales price of the initial 360 units open for sale was from RMB15,988 per sq m onwards, with an average price of RMB18,000 per sq m.
The design and layout impressed most of the buyers with 70% of the units sold within four hours! They were rewarded with a four percent discount as they purchased the units during the launch day itself. The enthusiastic sales was a strong testament to the brand and quality of IOI Properties projects in Xiamen, that its maiden project could have induced such a positive response within initial hours of launch. Leveraging on the keen response, an additional 30 units were launched on the spot which were also well received.
IOI Park Bo Bay, located in the Jimei District of Xiamen, is developed on a 7.66 acre piece of land comprising residential condominiums and duplex town villas, as well as commercial units with ample parking bays. The mixed development is expected to complete in 2015.
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Launch of
Signature development 16 Sierra in Puchong
welcomed a new addition to its fl ourishing
residential township with the launch of La Thea Residences on 2 August 2013.
The massive turnout of property buyers ensured 80% Tower A
was sold within the initial few days of sales, many of whom were
impressed with the contemporary architecture, unique landscape
concept and its prominent location next to the Raffl esia International
& Private Schools’ site. Tower B is now open for sale and the units
are fast being snapped up. The two towers comprise 526 units with
each measuring 787 to 1,205 square feet.
A prominent feature of La Thea Residences is the designer-inspired
interior layout which boasts of beautifully-proportioned living
spaces within a seamless confi guration. Plus, each tower comprises
only 12 units per fl oor and is served by three private lifts and a
service lift, minimising waiting time.
Located within a gated community with three-tier security, residents
can indulge in clubhouse facilities such as lap pool, yoga deck, fun
pool, function room with pool view, interactive playground, glass
gymnasium, tennis court and a theatrette. A short walk across
will enable the residents to enjoy the facilities offered by the 16
interconnected themed gardens including the massive Central Park
and Amigo Clubhouse in 16 Sierra.
La Thea Residences truly is the choice home for many, as witnessed
by the fantastic response by property buyers at its launch!
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On the early morning of 7 July 2013, more than 3,500 participants of the 9th Putra Charity Run gathered with friends and family for the annual charity event in Bandar Putra, Kulaijaya.
Billed as one of the biggest sporting events in the area, the run aimed to foster community spirit among the residents of Kulaijaya and promote a healthy sporting lifestyle.
Organised by IOI Properties Bhd, Johor Bahru, the run was fl agged off by former national steeplechase champion Dato Hj Noorul Ariffi n Bin Abdul Majeed, who is also the Chairman of the Johor Athletic Association.
All participants were divided into seven categories running on three different routes. Student’s Category covered the 6.5KM route together with the Women Veteran Category. The Open Category (Men and Women) and Men Veteran Category ran the 10KM route while the Family Category had fun completing the 4KM route and crossing the fi nishing line together!
Entry fees collected from the participants and offi cial partners amounted to RM68,000 and were donated to the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation
(Kulai Centre), a non-profi t organisation that operates an early intervention programme centre in Kulaijaya for children with Down’s syndrome. Senior General Manager Mr Simon Heng presented the mock cheque to Charter President of Kiwanis Club of Kulai Mr Teng Ah Ching, witnessed by Kulaijaya OCPD Superintendent Zulkefl i Hj Yahya.
Winners received medals and cash prizes for their efforts, while all race fi nishers also received a certifi cate of participation and goodie bag each. Well done to all the participants!
On the early morning of 7 July 2013, more than 3,500 participants of the Run gathered with friends and family for the annual charity event in Bandar Putra, Kulaijaya. Run gathered with friends and family for the annual charity event in Bandar Putra, Kulaijaya. Run
Billed as one of the biggest sporting events in the area, the run aimed to foster community spirit Billed as one of the biggest sporting events in the area, the run aimed to foster community spirit among the residents of Kulaijaya and promote a healthy sporting lifestyle.
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Senior General Manager Mr Simon Heng presented the mock cheque to Charter President of Kiwanis Club of Kulai Mr Teng Ah Ching, witnessed by Kulaijaya OCPD Superintendent Zulkefl i Hj Yahya.
Winners received medals and cash prizes for their efforts, while all race fi nishers also received a certifi cate of participation and goodie bag each. Well done to all the participants!
Majeed, who is also the Chairman of the Johor Athletic Association.
All participants were divided into seven categories running on three different routes. Student’s Category covered the 6.5KM route together with the Women Veteran Category. The Open Category (Men and Women) and Men Veteran Category ran the 10KM route while the Family Category had fun completing the 4KM route and crossing the fi nishing line together!
Entry fees collected from the participants and offi cial partners amounted to Entry fees collected from the participants and offi cial partners amounted to RM68,000 and were donated to the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation
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P&G Visits Pan-CenturyOn 17 September 2013, Pan-Century Oleochemicals Sdn
Bhd welcomed one of its multinational clients – Procter & Gamble (P&G) who was keen to learn more about oil palm plantation and IOI Group’s oleochemical operations.
The team of 25 visitors, comprising R&D Associate Director Mr Charlie Salvador, R&D China Technical Director Mr Gbenga Showole, Senior Engineer Mr Anurag Makrandi, Bodycare Department Manager Mr Raul Nicdao, Purchasing Manager Ms ZhiQi Lin and other commercial, technical and R&D personnel from P&G Singapore, China, Philippines, UK, US and Ukraine.
The team was led on a guided plantation tour to witness oil palm harvesting and mill activities. Over at Pan-Century’s headquarters, personnel from Marketing, Quality Assurance, Soap Production and Refi nery gave the visitors an overview of the company’s operations and updated them on its sustainable efforts, namely Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) initiatives. Also present were Pan-Century’s Head of Operations Mr Gurdev Singh and heads of departments.
On the whole, the visitors were thoroughly impressed with the fi rst-hand knowledge gained. Mr Salvador was satisfi ed with the current business partnership and looked forward to forge a closer collaboration between P&G and Pan-Century.
Much to its delight, Pan-Century was selected as a host company for the “Steam System Optimisation (SSO) – Expert
Programme” planned by United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). This intensive training formed part of the Industrial Energy Effi ciency Programme for Malaysian Manufacturing Sector (IEEMMS) approved by Global Environment Facility (GEF) and UNIDO in June 2011.
By implementing Energy Management System based on the ISO 50001:2001 Energy Management System and Energy System Optimisation, the objective was to promote energy effi ciency improvements in the Malaysian manufacturing sector. Apart from that, the programme which encouraged technology transfer and know-how, also ensured the industry has a cadre of highly specialised steam system optimisation experts from the public and private sectors.
Eight participants, made up of managers and consultants from the manufacturing industry and representative from Pan-Century, benefi ted from this programme conducted by international UNIDO experts on SSO. In-depth technical information on troubleshooting and improving effi ciency of steam systems were shared through classroom lectures, on-the-job training and coaching by the experts.
Besides this, Pan-Century will have access to UNIDO’s complete set of steam measuring equipment and tools and selected personnel will continue to be trained specifi cally on SSO.
Other UNIDO programmes in the pipeline are Energy Management Systems (EnMS) in line with ISO 50001, and Systems Optimisation Programme (fan, air compressor and pump systems). All these are accomplished at no cost to the company.
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Early 2013, Pan-Century Group began implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme to transform the company to a
greater level in terms of competitiveness and effi ciency. When Head of Operations Mr Gurdev Singh offi cially formed the TPM Promotion Team (in which he also serves as a Chairman) on 29 April 2013, TPM’s roots grew stronger with many improvement plans in place. The team consists of TPM Secretariat, Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Planned Maintenance (PM), Focused Improvement, Education and Training, and Audit Committee.
The programme’s fi rst phase saw three model plants namely Hydrogenation-1, Soap Noodle Plant-1 and Physical Refi nery-2 implementing AM activities. The inaugural TPM training organised for managers in May 2013 by in-house trainer Mr Ravichandran was followed by the fi rst batch of TPM AM training for supervisors and operators by Ir Tay Kian Tiam in the subsequent month.
The fi rst AM step involved initial cleaning and identifying the gaps to restoring equipment to original conditions by putting up TPM yellow and red tags. Led by Mr Gurdev Singh, employees from all levels identifi ed a total of 164 red tags and 117 yellow tags. Weekly TPM time for all model plants was allocated during which the team members, from managers to operators, joined hands to clean the equipment and worked closely to rectify issues. Most have been resolved to date.
TPM Initiative Takes Root in Pan-Century
Every Wednesday brings together the Engineering, Safety and Utility departments as PCEO Refi nery Production Team organised activities to motivate the team towards continuous improvement and good housekeeping practice. The most recent TPM activity in Soap Noodle Plant-1 was held on 13 September 2013.
Concurrently, they are working on measuring Overall Performance Effectiveness (OPE) for all the plants by identifying eight major plant loss contributors such as shutdown, production adjustment, equipment failure, process failure, normal production loss, abnormal production loss, quality defects, and reprocessing.
With a string of activities in place, the TPM Promotion Team hopes to cover the whole plant in time to come and promote total employee involvement to ensure the programme’s success.
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The 25kg Palmsabun® paper bag used by IOI Oleochemicals to pack soap noodles for the export market has been
transformed into an eco-friendly bag by Saponifi cio Gianasso, the Italian soap manufacturer and leader in the natural cosmetics industry who owns the I Provenzali brand.
The handmade “I Provenzali Eco-bag (Eco-bag of The Provencal)”, introduced at the Milano Design Week 2013 (9 to 14 April 2013), sports a minimalist seamless design (with no stitches) that respects the origin and the material from which it is generated. Created by Italian-Colombian designer Lucy Salamanca, the useful bag which would otherwise have been a waste matter has handles made from 100% pure organic cotton (certifi ed by Brazilian IBD Certifi cation) making it ideal for users who suffer from allergies and dermatitis.
“Every day, dozens of bags arrive at our factory in Genoa containing
100% plant-based raw materials which we use to manufacture our
soap. Every day, we control the quality and then these bags are emptied
and the process of making our true natural 100% plant-based soap
begins.
The more soap we make, the more bags we emptied. The bags would
have simply become waste if we hadn’t come up with an idea and a
real project. Thanks to our collaboration with Lucy Salamanca, it has
become possible for us to create a new way of recycling and today we
are proud to present our Eco-bag.”
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RSPO-certifi ed Palmac®, Palmsabun® and Palmsurf®
Oleochemicals achieved a milestone with its
proposal for the physical transition rules for certifi ed
oleochemicals that was drafted at end of May 2012. Led by the ASEAN
Oleochemical Manufacturers Group (AOMG), the fi nal version was
submitted and approved by the RSPO Standing Committee Trade
and Traceability and RSPO Executive Board in June and July 2013
respectively.
Downstream users of Palmac®, Palmsabun® and Palmsurf® need
to take several steps in order for their end products to be RSPO-
certifi ed:
1. Register as a member with RSPO.
2. Be SCCS-certifi ed.
3. Ensure at least 95% of all palm-derived components in their
product is RSPO-certifi ed.
4. Apply for a license to use the appropriate RSPO trademark.
IOI Oleochemicals has been implementing various steps to keep our marketing teams, agents, distributors and other agencies informed due to the versatility of the manufacture of oleochemicals and its derivatives and complication of the processes. These include initiating:1. Training sessions for employees in the Penang and Johor
manufacturing sites.2. RSPO workshop for regional certifi cation bodies and RSPO
offi cials.3. Joint presentation on RSPO Oleochemicals for PIPOC
2013 Conference.4. Regular updates in the IOI Oleochemicals’ sales portal.
Loders Croklaan, one of the world’s leading suppliers
of sustainable palm oil, has reached a major milestone in the importation of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certifi ed palm oil – more than 500,000 ton of sustainable palm oil products has been imported and marketed by IOI Loders Croklaan in the European Union.
Over this period, IOI Loders Croklaan has seen the turnover of RSPO-certifi ed products grow progressively. IOI Loders Croklaan Sustainability Director Mr Hidde van Kersen affi rmed the strong commitment of IOI Loders Croklaan in supplying sustainable palm oil: “For 2013,
our goal is to increase the volume of certifi ed sustainable palm oil to 30% of our European sales. We are currently a leading importer of sustainable palm oil into Europe and see the 500,000 ton mark as proof that our efforts to make sustainable palm oil the market standard are yielding results.”
In terms of certifi cation systems, Mr Hidde sees a rapid movement towards palm oil offered as Mass Balance and
Segregated. “This is good news as both systems require physical shipments of sustainable palm oil into Europe, helping to make our market fully sustainable.”
IOI Loders Croklaan Reaches Milestone in Sustainable Palm Oil Imports
1st RSPO European Summit in Berlin
On 3 September 2013, stakeholders in the European palm oil industry gathered in Berlin, Germany, for the 1st RSPO European
summit. The theme of the summit was: “Certifi ed Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) in Europe: Taking the Market Transformation to the Next Level” with vital information on how the uptake of sustainable palm oil in Europe could be accelerated.
The summit was visited by several hundred stakeholders such as refi ners, manufacturers, NGOs and national organisations. The presentations and discussions took place in a positive atmosphere and dealt with both day-to-day challenges in the transformation to sustainable palm oil and the future. The national initiatives in France and Germany, committing to fully switch to sustainable palm oil, were in the spotlight as examples on how the demand for RSPO-certifi ed palm oil could be stimulated.
IOI Loders Croklaan Sustainability Director Mr Hidde van Kersen presented IOI Loders Croklaan’s view on the market for CSPO. As a leading importer of sustainable palm oil in Europe, IOI Loders Croklaan sees the Mass Balance scheme as an important tool to bring more CSPO to the market and help manufactures of consumer products in making the switch to, in the end, fully segregated sustainable palm oil.
The summit was a success and an important step in the European transformation to sustainable palm oil. RSPO will continue to host similar events more often in the consumer markets to increase the demand of CSPO.
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Betapol®, one of IOI Loders Croklaan’s most groundbreaking innovations that mimics the unique fat composition and structure of human milk, may also have a positive physiological effect on brain function and physical development versus standard vegetable oils
used in infant formula.
Based on scientifi c research, fatty acid distribution within the fat molecule in infant nutrition may infl uence the way neuronal activity is regulated and optimised in the brain. Research indicates that the molecular structure of Betapol® could positively infl uence brain function and physical development.
The potential effects of Betapol® on infant brain development were presented by Professor Sebastiano Banni of the Department of Biomedical Sciences of the University of Cagliari, Italy on 16 September 2013. The presentation was held on the IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition in Granada, Spain and was attended by over 4,000 experts from the fi eld of nutrition.
IOI Loders Croklaan Europe Account Director Infant Nutrition Mr Stefan Thueringer commented on the positive outcomes of the scientifi c research: “We are delighted to see that Betapol® shows yet another advantage over conventional vegetable oil. This proves that Betapol® is indeed the natural standard for replacing mother’s milk fat in cases where breastfeeding is not an option.” Betapol®, the closest natural match to breast milk fat available, has become the scientifi cally substantiated standard for high-quality infant formula.
IOI Loders Croklaan Global IP and Regulatory Manager Dr Ulrike Schmid added, “Betapol® technology is covered by numerous patents worldwide protecting the unique fi ndings that producers of Betapol® based infant formulas can use to communicate the benefi ts of their products. We are happy to supply another positive effect to our customers.”
Research IndicatesBetapol® Supports InfantBrain Development
IOILC Europe’s Fire Enginea Rescue to Gambia
keen runners from IOI Loders Croklaan Europe participated in the 29th Dam to Dam
Run on 22 September 2013 which saw around 55,000 participants making their way across the 16.1KM route
from the city centre of Amsterdam to Zaandam. The annual run is the largest running event in the Netherlands.
Besides a sense of satisfaction in having completed the run, IOI Loders Croklaan Europe took the opportunity to raise funds for two charities, namely Move for MS (research funding on Multiple Sclerosis) and Europe Child Aid (for needy children).
The run which started at 11.50am posed great challenge to the runners due to the high humidity and lack of wind. But this did not deter the runners’ spirit as spectators cheered their friends and families along. All the runners from IOI Loders Croklaan Europe completed the distance with Eastern Europe Sales Manager Mr Marcin Troniarz
(back row, 4th from right) making the biggest impression with a time of 1:10:11. Fastest woman runner from IOI Loders Croklaan Europe
North Western Europe Sales Manager Ms Paula Hen (front row, 2nd from left) who clocked in 1:28:09.
Next year, IOI Loders Croklaan Europe aims to bring together a bigger team to participate and raise an even higher amount for the charities!
IOI Loders Croklaan Europe Manufacturing Director Mr Paul Koekoek (right) smiling proudly with Mr Geert Veenstra of the Westland 4 Gambia foundation.
In case of a fi re in Gambia, the arrival of the fi re department is not a certainty. IOI Loders Croklaan saw the need to improve the situation
by donating its fi re engine to a foundation called Westland 4 Gambia which will drive the fi re engine from the Netherlands to the African country. On arrival, the foundation will hand over the fi re engine to the Gambian fi re department.
IOI Loders Croklaan Europe Manufacturing Director Mr Paul Koekoek embraced this social responsibility effort: “We work together with the local fi re department in our municipality and for the last years, our company’s fi re engine had
IOI Loders Croklaan Europe Manufacturing Director Mr Paul Koekoek (right)
no offi cial use anymore. As a socially engaged company, we fully embrace this initiative and we are happy to contribute and give our fi re engine a second life.”
Westland 4 Gambia has been organising projects in Gambia for years. In 2013, it donated a mobile dental offi ce to the country, which is a great benefi t for the local youth. Early 2014, the fi re engine, a Mercedes L08D will be driven to Gambia in a special convoy, where it will be taken into service in one of the 11 fi re stations in the country.
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From 13 to 16 July 2013, IOI Loders Croklaan Americas celebrated the introduction of its new Creative Studio (which was unveiled on 5 September 2013) by featuring their “Create Your Next Big Idea” theme that included a photo booth, happy hour and cake pops for attendees that visited their booth during IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) 13.
IOI Loders Croklaan Americas featured their “big idea” in a big way that included a 35-foot cupcake banner along some of the McCormick Place escalators and non-hydrogenated and trans-free cake pops that were made fresh daily using IOI Loders Croklaan’s Freedom 900, a steep melting coating fat and SansTrans™ Cake, a shortening ideal to achieve great aeration.
IOI Loders Croklaan Americas Marketing Manager Mr Maarten Goos commented on Creative Studio Americas’ concept where big ideas are transformed to major successes: “The Big Idea is so much more than just a clever concept. It is an opportunity for us to not just claim innovation but to prove it, working collaboratively with our customers to shape ideas into reality and bring those to the market.”
More than 23,500 top science and technology professionals in the global food sector attended the IFT13 to discover the most recent product, ingredient, and technology developments, explore the trends shaping the industry, and exchange business insights.
The management and staff of IOI Edible Oils Sdn Bhd in Sandakan embraced the true spirit of Raya by opening
their hearts to the less privileged community in Taman Cahaya on 5 August 2013.
The company raised RM345 to purchase food supplies and collected used clothing for the occupants comprising fi ve families and 11 single residents. Led by IOI Edible Oil Refi nery Complex General Manager Mr Shyam A/L M.K Lakshmanan, the 30 staff came with home-baked cookies! The occupants performed songs to welcome everyone and in return, the IOI Edible Oils staff joined them in singing and dancing. Earlier on, the civil team arrived at Taman Cahaya’s compound to mow the lawn and generously contributed household essentials to the occupants.
Three weeks later, the Raya spirit continued with an Open House held at the company’s canteen on 22 August 2013. More than 150 staff attended the lunch gathering in colourful Raya attire with Mr Shyam welcoming them as the host. They enjoyed the food spread and delicious goodies.
The fi re-fi ghting team of IOI Edible Oils Sdn Bhd (IOIEO) did everyone proud when “Squad Pencerah IOIEO”
emerged as the Overall Champion in Sabah among 45 teams in the “Latihan Pemantapan Kawad Kecekapan Emergency Response Team (ERT) for Sabah 2013” held on 21 September 2013 in Kota Kinabalu.
Organised by the Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia, the 12 members of “Squad Pencerah IOIEO” won one of the four activities (Ironman) and came in second for the Fireman Lift challenge. They were also singled out as the Best Behaved and Disciplined team.
IOIEO’s Fire-fi ghting Team EmergesTops in Sabah
Celebrating
The launching of IOI Loders Croklaan Americas’ Creative Studio is featured in the Cover Feature.
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Serving Up Bubur Lambukfor Charity
Once again IOI Mall Kulai raised funds for the underprivileged
children by hosting the “Pertandingan Memasak Bubur
Lambuk Antara Surau & Masjid Daerah Kulaijaya” on 28
July 2013. Held for the seventh consecutive year, this charity
Over at IOI Mall Kulai, a lantern parade themed “The Light of Hope” featuring dance performances,
lion dance, Chinese yo-yo performance, taekwondo demonstration, live band and more was held on 8 September 2013.
The event was graced by the Member of Parliament for Kulai, YB Ms Teo Nie Ching, IOI Properties Berhad (Johor Bahru) Senior General Manager Mr Simon Heng and Mall Manager Mr Alex Gwee.
Prior to the event, a lantern-making contest was held from 1 August to 8 September 2013 which resulted in creative designs such as peacock, hornbill, and star-shaped lanterns. The winners received their prizes from YB Ms Teo.
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Mall Puchong enjoyed sweet success with a special mooncake promotion held from 10 to
18 September 2013 at Sky Dome Atrium.
Shoppers enjoyed a delightful range of classic and unique varieties under the “Happiness Blooms Bright 2013” theme organised by AEON. All the mooncakes were completely sold out by the end of the promotion period!
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event saw seven surau and masjid cooking
the best bubur lambuk using tried-and-tested
recipes. This year’s title for the best bubur
lambuk went to Masjid Ar-Rahman Bukit
Besar! Not to be outdone, IOI Mall Kulai’s staff
from Security and Maintenance departments
prepared dodol which was sold to the public.
They raised over RM900 which was used to
celebrate the Raya festivity with orphans in
an event in August 2013.
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A new addition to IOI Mall Kulai, i-Cubic is a new retail area situated on the fi rst fl oor which targets the
youth shoppers. Spread across 8,000 sq ft with a modern contemporary and vibrant interior design, it features 26 tenants selling the latest clothes and fashion accessories that appeal to the younger crowd.
At the launch, the Cosplay (costume play) segment had many teenagers happily posing with their favourite characters and snapping away with their cameras. The crowd was also entertained with lively dance performance by Soul Rhythm and fl ashmob dancers.
Faculty of Art and Design students from Southern College University also took the opportunity to showcase six of their furniture creations, all made from recycled items donated by the public. Previously, IOI Mall took the initiative to raise awareness on environment protection in conjunction with the World Environment Day in June. The “Go Green” concept was successful in getting the public to donate items for recycling.
Big thanks to the Bandar Putra residents for their support, and congratulations to the students for a job well done!
In conjunction with the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2013 (MIGF 2013), the “Cool Chefs” of Putrajaya
Marriott Hotel & Spa – Chefs Fauzi Halid and Aris Fadilah – were back with a vengeance with more masterly creations and culinary fi nesse of the East and West at the award-winning Midori and Tuscany.
“Taste MIGF”, a 3-day epicurean exhibition was held from 6 to 8 September 2013 in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre to promote, showcase and brand participating restaurants in the country’s fi nest dining establishments. The exhibition was aimed at reinforcing the position of Malaysia as a global centre for culinary excellence.
During the Gala Launch on 6 September 2013, both Chef Fauzi and Chef Aris showcased their brilliant culinary masterpieces to the judges and invited guests. Chef Fauzi, a true Malaysian at heart, wowed all with his fl air and passion for Japanese cuisine while Chef Aris’ love for Italian, French and Mediterranean Cuisine has Chef Wan (centre) and his radiant smile, together with Chefs Fauzi
Halid (left) and Aris Fadilah, and our mystical mermaid mascot.
Chef Aris Chef Fauzi
Loin of lamb under herb crust, sweet potato roesti and red currant lime juice @ Tuscany.
Lightly poached barramundi in sweet ginger sauce with san sai vegetables @ Midori.
won him numerous accolades. Both of them managed to rock the judges’ palate with their culinary art in the elegant Tuscany and inviting Summer Palace respectively.
Chef Wan – Malaysia’s Food Ambassador – was present to taste the chefs’ creations.
From 1 to 31 October 2013, you too, can expect these chivalrous treats that will have you mesmerised at the dining table! Come and explore the alternately bold and delicate fl avours with a unique approach to fi ne dining in Tuscany and Midori at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel.
IOI Mall Kulai Complex Manager Mr Alex Gwee with one of the recycled items.
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Culinary delights ruled the prestigious “Culinaire Malaysia 2013 Competition” held from 17 to 20 September 2013 at
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre with chefs from participating hotels serving the best mouth-watering creations that will tempt the fussiest palates.
Congratulations to the Palm Garden Hotel’s culinary team which participated in eight categories in the bi-annual competition and received the following recognition:
• Bronze Medal ~ Nurul Ashikin(Cold Display – Plated Appetisers Category)
• Bronze Medal ~ Sharifah Azwani(Hot Cooking – Malay Ethnic Cuisines Category)
• Bronze Medal ~ Mohd Khairudin Bin Md Harun(Hot Cooking – Malay Ethnic Cuisines Category)
• Diploma ~ Arman Bin Wahap(Iron Butcher Chef Challenge Category)
• Diploma ~ Azlan bin Shaarani(Apprentice Chicken/Salmon Main Course Category)
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On 6 September 2013, Palm Garden Hotel collaborated with Traxx FM once again for its annual Hari Raya Aidilfi tri and Charity Open House at the Perdana Ballroom to celebrate with
more than 100 members comprising orphans, single mothers and senior citizens from Pusat Zakat Selangor, Puchong (Pusat Zakat). They were feted along with the hotel’s valued guests and business
partners.
The menu for this year’s event had a special touch from hotel associates who prepared the main items for guests to savour. Nine departments cooked up a storm to whip out specialties such as lontong and lodeh, curry mee and mee sup, thosai, roti jala, kebab, fried delicacies, Hainanese chicken rice, cupcakes and assorted beverages.
DJs from Traxx FM entertained the guests while new singer Mafarikha impressed everyone with her vocals followed by live bands Jessleton and Pretty Ugly taking turns at the microphone. Palm Garden Hotel’s Palm Idol Amira and staff also sang popular Raya tunes which got the crowd in festive mood. Other entertainment highlights include performances by the talented Seri Mahligai Ghazal band.
The children had fun during the stage games organised by the hotel associates. To cap off a memorable celebration, the Pusat Zakat invitees were happy to receive duit raya from the guests and hotel
associates.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri Charity Open House&
Khairudin’s sayur goreng jawa, rendang ayam, gulai keli cekur and udang tumisan lombok won him a Bronze Medal.
Hotel Manager of Palm Garden Hotel Puan Zarilla Bashir (centre) is delighted with the culinary team.
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orphans (aged 1 to 24 years) from Rumah Pengasih Warga
Prihatin, Sungai Ramal, Kajang were feted with a lovely buffet spread at Palm Garden Hotel’s annual charity event during the month of Syawal in July 2013.
The hotel staffs also participated in the event by mingling and dining with the children as well as performing the
Maghrib and Terawih prayers with them. The children were blessed with duit raya by Hotel Manager of Palm Garden Hotel Puan Zarilla Bashir and families of Encik Rosly Ahmad and Encik Aziz Mydin, plus product donations from Armando Caruso. Everyone enjoyed the performances by Seri Mahligai Ghazal and the night ended with a cheerful, spontaneous performance by the children.
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Hospis Malaysia’s 12th Charity Treasure Hunt was organised on 27 July 2013
to take 41 participants to hunt on a Sneaky Snake Trail from Kuala Lumpur to the Pearl of the Orient – Penang.
IOI Corporation Bhd participated as a Gold Sponsor as part of a corporate responsibility effort to support Hospis Malaysia, a charitable organisation that aims to alleviate sufferings of patients in their last stages of life by providing essential palliative care that promotes a healthier and dignifi ed life for those in serious need.
The “IOI MONSTERS”, represented by IOI Properties Senior General Manager Mr Tan Keng Seng, Company Secretary Mr Vincent Tan, Assistant Central Marketing Manager Ms Shirley Thum and Central Marketing Executive Ms Ling May Yuen, gathered early at Tesco Extra’s carpark in Taman Midah, Cheras where Chairman of Hospis Malaysia BGen (Rtd) Dato’ Richard Robless was at hand to offi cially welcome the participants and thank the sponsors during the handing over of mock cheques.
The hunt was fl agged off at 7.35am and dozens of teams revved up their vehicles to race against time and each other from Tesco Cheras to Taiping, Perak and onwards to Penang by 3.45pm to emerge as the “sneakiest” team.
The fi rst stop was in Bukit Beruntung in rustic Hulu Selangor where the participants had to solve fi ve snake-related questions, in line with the hunt’s theme, to decipher a riddle. Then, the teams made their way
to Bercham and Ipoh in Perak for the next set of questions. Shopping skills came in handy during a pit stop at Tesco, Ipoh where the teams had to buy fi ve “treasures” from the list given. Thinking caps were essential too, as the participants must think through a mind-boggling riddle and analyse the questions in order to bag the right “treasures”. The convoy of cars moved to Taiping next, to hunt for the fi nal questions.
The IOI MONSTERS clocked in 13 minutes ahead of the deadline, and fared well indeed with a commendable 29th placing from the 41 participating teams. For their effort, they won four passes to the interactive “School of Hard Knocks” at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
The event ended on a high note at Hydro Hotel in Penang that saw many participants walking away with BHP petrol vouchers, Seiko watches, 4D/3N cruise packages and the Grand Prize – iPhone5!
Mr Tan Keng Seng (right) presenting sponsorship to Dato’ Richard Robless.
participants walking away with BHP petrol vouchers, Seiko watches, 4D/3N cruise packages and the Grand Prize – iPhone5!
