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Sime Darby Lecture Series The Sime Darby Townhall Group News The Roadshow Buka Puasa GLC Open Day 2011 Roses are Forever at Floria 2011 Core Executive Programme 1 (CEP1) Divisional News Plantation Property Industrial Motors Energy & Utilities Healthcare Group Head Office News Yayasan Sime Darby Sports News
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The world map on the cover of this edition of Sime Darby World highlights the reach and showcases the magnitude of the Groups operations. The Group recently announced its new vision and mission, that aims, amongst others, to position Sime Darby on a new dynamic growth path with the aim of establishing and maintaining leadership positions in all of its core businesses.
The Group has a clear objective of what it wants to do, and each division, supported by Group Head Office, will ensure that we move towards our common goals.
We are in the midst of a period of festivities that is celebrated across the group. With tens of thousands of employees dotted across the globe where we operate, Sime Darby is actually a microcosm of the global population. Eid-ul-Fitr, Deepavali and Eidul-Adha were celebrated recently, with Christmas, among others, coming soon. I wish you the best greetings of the season, whichever festival you observe, and that you have a memorable and safe time with you family and loved ones over the celebrations.
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Vision Sime Darbys vision acts as the framework for the Groups strategy roadmap: To be a leading multinational corporation delivering sustainable value to all stakeholders. Sime Darby has charted its course with this vision in mind and today, we are the fourth largest listed conglomerate by market capitalisation and amongst the top ten dividend payers in the ASEAN region. Mission There are four pillars to Sime Darbys mission. These pillars set out our long-term direction as a company and serves as the benchmark against which we assess our actions and decisions. Every action we take, every decision we make, must be consistent with these four pillars. 1. We are committed to developing a winning portfolio of sustainable businesses To ensure that the Groups portfolio of businesses remains dynamic and strategically competitive, we will constantly review and evaluate the performances and competitive positions of existing businesses. To have a portfolio of winning businesses, we will also need to maintain our leadership or aim to achieve leadership positions in all of our core businesses. We strongly believe that we should only be in businesses where we can be amongst the market leaders, a position that will allow us to grow these businesses further and create long-term value for our shareholders. To achieve sustainable growth for the Group, it is recognised that we will need to constantly seek new opportunities. We will grow in areas that will help replicate success and scale up our businesses through the following approaches: Expanding into adjacent businesses to create sustainable value from our core businesses Entering new growth markets and ensuring that we secure leadership in these new markets 2. We subscribe to good corporate governance and high ethical values As we continue to deliver value to our shareholders, the Group strongly recognises the importance of enhancing its corporate governance. We have undertaken various efforts in the past year to increase accountability, transparency and restore integrity by strengthening internal controls and governance structure. These efforts include: Introduction of the Two-Tier Board Structure with the establishment of the Flagship Subsidiary Boards (FSB) in each division Revamp of the reporting structure, with Divisional Chief Financial Officers and Divisional Legal reporting directly to Group Head Office counterparts
Establishment of post-investment review process for investments approved by the Board Creation of Group Compliance Office Revision of financial limits of authority Introduction of the Directors Handbook As we strive to uphold effective corporate governance, particular focus has been given to improving ethical culture across the Group. We have revamped the Group Policies & Authorities, as well as the Code of Business Conduct for employees, to instill the importance of values, behaviors and culture in building good governance. In June 2011, we also voluntarily signed a corporate integrity pledge with the Malaysian AntiCorruption Commission (MACC) to strengthen anticorruption awareness among our employees and business partners. 3. We continuously strive to deliver superior financial returns through operational excellence and high performance standards We will continue to intensify our efforts to improve operational efficiency and keep costs to a minimum to stay ahead of competition. Initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies have been implemented since the last few years, and the Groups ultimate goal is to ingrain a culture of continuous operational improvement group-wide to drive future growth. We will also continue to form strategic alliances while strengthening relationships with strategic and business partners to complement our core competencies. With this aim, we will leverage on the strengths and competitive advantage of each business unit. 4. We provide an environment for our people to realise their full potential The success of Sime Darby is attributable to its rich talent pool. As such, we desire to become the employer of choice, focusing on talent and leadership development. We will need to nurture and develop a high performance culture and strength in our leadership and talent bench. We have in the past year overhauled performance management and competency initiatives across the Group. We have revised the Groups bonus scheme, with the aim of differentiating rewards for high performing companies and employees. We have also established the Group Talent Council to oversee talent management and track the development of top talent. Key strategic thrusts The strategy roadmap for the next five years will be guided by the following key strategic thrusts: Realise full potential of the core businesses Strive for leadership position Pursue strategic portfolio growth Institute performance and value-driven culture
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PROPERTY VISION: To be a leader in building sustainable communities FUTURE PLANS: To enhance brand and quality Cost discipline and efficient project management - reduce product development lead time from 15 months to 9 months To fully leverage on synergies and integration To have 1 new township every 2 years; 1 niche development every year Form strategic alliances - new development areas with high growth potential
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VISION: To be a high performance distributor of Caterpillar products and allied solutions FUTURE PLANS: Tractors Malaysia leading in Caterpillar products Leverage and grow existing CAT distributorships Double non-CAT profit contribution Maintain leading CAT dealership position in Singapore, Australia and China Integration of the Bucyrus dealership Broaden O&G services capability and regional footprint in non-CAT segment
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MOTORS VISION: To be a leading automotive player in the Asia Pacific region FUTURE PLANS: Grow with existing strategic partners Focus on after-sales and expand used-car business Expand presence in Asia Pacific region Excellent customer service Pursue strategic projects identified Strategic property / sites
E&U NON-CHINA VISION: To expand the business to become a significant power player FUTURE PLANS: Achieve operational excellence: Plant availability, load factor and efficiency Become a notable power player in the region Looking for power plant opportunities in Malaysia and the region E&U CHINA VISION: To be a leading player in port and water management in Shandong Province FUTURE PLANS: Optimise asset utilisation and operational efficiencies Continue with expansion plan - Weifang Port: New berth expansion; Jining Port: 4 new ports; Weifang Water: Expand capacity to 200,000 m3/day Strengthen relationship with our partners and stakeholders Pursue strategic portfolio growth in - Ancillary services and logistics/industrial park activities adjacent to Ports
HEALTHCARE VISION: To become the gold standard healthcare provider in the Asia Pacific region FUTURE PLANS: Integrate hospitals and leverage on synergies Launching of two new hospitals, Ara Damansara and Desa ParkCity in FY11/12 and FY12/13 respectively Grow network of healthcare facilities in Malaysia and referral partners throughout the region Extend Healthcare brand regionally Best-in-class customer service, quality care and education Pursue strategic portfolio growth in Advisory & Consultancy, Wellness and Healthcare Education
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Having never interviewed a chef before, I did not know what to expect for my interview with the awardwinning Chef Zainuddin Abu Hassan, the Executive Chef of Sime Darby Convention Centre (SDCC). I was pleasantly surprised, though, when the tall, strapping Chef personally came to greet me at the lobby of SDCC before inviting me to have a seat at Halia, one of SDCCs signature restaurants. It was the fasting month; be that as it may, the Chef showed no signs of slowing down even though he had to prepare for many buka puasa (breaking of fast) events while fasting!
cooked with firewood. The rice-cooker was so high up that we had to use a ladder to get up there! As a Chef, you have to know everything. That was drilled in me while I was studying. It was a bit of a culture shock at first when you are used to cooking on a professional stove and suddenly you have to cook over firewood, but as a Chef, you have to know everything and you must be prepared to do anything. How does one cook under so much pressure? Preparation and a love for cooking. You must have passion and always think of how you can cook better. For example, when preparing for the Battle of the Chefs 2011 competition in Kuala Lumpur, we came up with one menu, but when we got to Penang, we changed the menu completely. We were a team of five me, one of my Sous Chefs and three kitchen assistants, one of whom specialises in Chinese cuisine and who I trained intensively for three months for this competition. We discussed what will work and what will not, we sketched out the presentation of the food. We didnt have time to practice though!
Career Choice Having worked for more than 20 years in more than seven countries, it is surprising to find out that Chef Zainuddin was initially sent to be trained as a doctor! So why the change of career? Well, I would pass by the Hilton Hotel daily at that time and the chefs were glamorous! It probably also helped that his father would PEOPLE FEATURE take him for meals there and his passion for food and cooking began when he took over the cooking at home after the demise of his mother. With his familys blessings, he began to study hospitality by Komalam Kalimuthu related subjects, graduating in Without practice, the team Chef Training from what is now took part in both the seafood known as UNITAR (Tun Abdul and meat category and Razak University in Selangor, was given one hour only to Malaysia). During his training, cook, Iron Chef style. Chef he would also buy books of Chef Anton Mosimann, a Zainuddin and his team presented their Poached Sole with renowned Michelin-starred chef, where he was able to Prawns coated with Sesame Seed and Rosti Potatoes, and learn the finer techniques of cooking. Rolled Chicken Ballotine stuffed with Chickpeas served with sauce, to the eight judges. Their win was a complete Cooking Techniques & Awards surprise as none of them were expecting to win anything, Having just won the 13th International Penang Battle of let alone the gold medal! the Chefs 2011, this Biker Chef as he is known (his love for travelling on his big touring bike in search of food is The Chef is also a much admired chef and has developed legendary) is an expert in the cold kitchen, specializing in some extensive menus during his career. I developed a appetizers and starters. I learn something new every day. menu for Food Hotel Malaysia 2011 (FHM 2011) which is So even though my specialty is in the cold kitchen, I have a showcase on hotels as well as on food and beverage. I to master techniques for cooking practically everything represented Halia and SDCC but worked closely with Chinese, Indian, Western, desserts, even those Ive the US Potato Board (a potato marketing association in never done before. Working in numerous predominantly the United States of America) for the new dishes that I Muslim countries also taught him the different methods created. This venture will feature the Chef working with of food preparation. In Mekah (a city in Saudi Arabia), the board to come up with some all-new potato dishes, at we had to wear the ehraam (a garment consisting of two the same time promoting the spud and the brand. He was pieces of cloth) at certain hours, and after those hours, also a judge at FHM 2011 which was recently held at the we could go back to wearing our regular attire. Plus, we Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
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Working in a Team at SDCC Being the Executive Chef of SDCC, Chef Zainuddin certainly has a lot on his plate especially with managing his staff. I have eight section heads who are in charge of a kitchen each Western, Malay, Halia, China Treasures, banquet, cold kitchen, butchery, and stewarding. Stewarding is very technical as you will need to understand the difference between chinaware, flatware (cutlery), hollowware (dome food servers), and glassware, amongst others. Below the section head is the Sous Chef and then the Chef de Partie who is like a supervisor. Not all kitchens have a Chef de Partie though. I brief all of them daily to ensure that all deliverables are met. For example, when cooking in bulk, we will all work together to ensure that we cook it in portions first. If we have 2000 guests, we will cook for 1000 first before cooking for the other 1000. Its all about the teamwork. The Chef at Home So whos the Executive Chef at home? He laughs. My wife, he grins. The Chef will cook when there is a family gathering, otherwise he will only advice his wife on her cooking methods after shes done cooking. The turning point in his life came one day when this father of three flew back to Malaysia whilst on an overseas posting. My son just completely broke down and sobbed and cried because he missed me a lot. It broke my heart when I held him. After that, I returned to Malaysia and worked here for good. While his children have all shown a keen interest in cooking, Chef Zainuddin prefers them to do something else. Cooking involves a lot of sacrifice. You must be ready to sacrifice your time and energy and give up the chance to indulge in hobbies. If you are not ready to give up all this, you might want to consider a different field instead.
Words of Wisdom He advises budding chefs to always be patient and to have to learn from their seniors. You must remember that you will have to start from scratch, just like me. And you must remember to sometimes put aside rank and file and work together. And listen, listen, listen. Listen to your heads and your seniors and apply their advice in your cooking. So whats in store for us from this Chef Extraordinaire? New menus, and more competitions. Look out for SDCCs monthly Fete magazine where we publish our latest dishes as well as promotions for employees!
Editors Note: Food for thought. You may bump into Chef Zainuddin at SDCC and he always appreciates feedback!
The Chef wearing the ehraam, a traditional garment, during his stint in Mecca
Superbiker! Chef Zainuddins hobbies include travelling on his big bike in search of food and gastonomic delights
The Chef (left) and his winning team with the dishes they created for the Battle of The Chefs 2011
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More than 2,000 guests thronged the Business Associates event, which was a good opportunity to meet up business acquaintances and renew ties. The attendance at the staff event was overwhelming, with about 9,000 people turning up. Orphans from Asrama Darul Falah were also feted at the event. They were brought for an excursion to the National Science Centre before coming to the Open House at lunch. The children received goodie bags whilst Sime Darby contributed RM20,000.00 towards the running of the home.
Sime Darby staff and their families helping themselves to the food
Method: Mix all ingredients except the egg to form dough. Shape dough and mould into 30gm balls. Dip in egg wash. Deep fry till cooked. Garnish and serve. Serves 10 pax
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Bayterek, a monument and observation tower in Astana. The monumnet embodies the folktale of the magic bird of happiness who laid its egg in the crevice between two branches of a tree
The speaker began by relaying how he himself was once the target of a terrorist attack a suicide bomber blew himself up next to the car Mr. Aziz was travelling in; thus setting the pace for the talk. The audience listened intently to Mr Aziz and Tun Musa certainly had his work cut out for him when it was the Q&A session as many among the audience stood up to ask questions. The lecture was on a significant topic and it came at a relevant time. If you would like to attend future lectures in the series, keep an eye out for details that will be disseminated via the Sime Darby Enterprise Portal and e-mail.
Mr. Aziz on stage with Tun Musa for the Q&A session
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Shanghai, China
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Pahang, Malaysia
Our colleagues across the group following the live streaming of the townhall at various locations
The Sime Darby Townhall was held on 26 August 2011. About 700 employees were at the Sime Darby Convention Centre, while many others were able to follow the Townhall via webcasts at about 50 locations Group-wide. This Townhall was held a day after Sime Darbys results for the 2010/11 financial year was announced. Dato Mohd Bakke Salleh, the President and Group Chief Executive, took to the stage to share the excellent performance of the Group with everyone. Examplary performances of divisions, teams and individuals were also highlighted during the Townhall, and there were many such performances across the Group. Dato Bakke then introduced the new Vision and Mission for the Group, and divisional visions. Divisional Leaders spoke next, and touched primarily on the way forward for their divisions. The Question & Answer session followed, and Dato Bakke and the other members of the senior management gamely took on the many types of questions that came along, mostly serious, some cheeky and light-hearted. The twice-a-financial-year Townhalls have become an institutionalised channel for senior management to communicate with employees, and vice versa, and it has come a long way from the first townhall held in April 2008. Internal Communications is working together with Group IT to ensure that the next Townhall onwards will be accessible to more employees through more channels- you will be kept posted.
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The Roadshow
The President & Group Chief Executive of Sime Darby, Dato Mohd Bakke Salleh, has introduced The Roadshow, where he goes to various operations across the Group to meet and speak with Sime Darby employees. The first Roadshow was held in conjunction with Inokoms 2011 Annual Dinner, held at Sunway Carnival, Seberang Prai in Penang, on 25 June 2011. 750 guests consisting of Inokoms management and staff were joined by senior management of Sime Darby Motors and Dato Bakke in a night of celebration, joy and laughter. Inokom is part of Sime Darby Motors and is principally involved in the manufacture and assembly of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles as well as contract assembly. Its plant in Kulim, Kedah, commenced operations in 1997 and recently assembled its 100,000th vehicle. The second Roadshow was held at Sime Darby Propertys Harvard Suasana Hotel in Gurun, Kedah, on 26 July 2011. The hotel, adjacent to the Harvard Golf & Country Club, hosted an inter-division event that was attended by
almost 200 staff from Plantation, Motors, Industrial and Property, who worked in the Northern Region of Peninsula Malaysia. Whilst some of those in attendance may have known colleagues working in the other divisions through business dealings, etc., this Roadshow sparked a pleasant side effect: the networking opportunity strengthened existing relationships and also broke the ice to give rise to new friendships among those working in different divisions! The Roadshows are designed to allow Dato Bakke to share the Groups performance and future aspirations. It is also borne out of a desire to see employees of Sime Darby, regardless of which division they come from or how long they have been with the Group, rally behind the Sime Darby brand. It is to get employees of Sime Darby, no matter where they work, to get to know and interact with the colleagues from the Group in their region. The reason is simple with a united workforce behind a single brand, there is so much we can achieve, inside and outside the office. Look out for more Roadshows coming your way!
The staff of Inokom put up a few entertaining performances at their Annual Dinner
Employees who came for the 2nd Roadshow in Kedah, Malaysia greeting Dato Bakke
Some of the Inokom employees who came for their annual dinner which also doubled up as the 1st Roadshow
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Buka Puasa
Sime Darby hosted a breaking of fast event in the month of Ramadhan at the Sime Darby Convention Centre (SDCC) in Kuala Lumpur. Almost 1,500 employees turned up for the event. Kudos to our colleagues at SDCC who outdid themselves with a fantastic array of food. The event was graced by Sime Darby Chairman Tun Musa Hitam, board members, Dato Mohd Bakke Salleh and numerous other senior management members. As employees across all divisions were present, it was one of those few occasions where colleagues were able to interact with those from other divisions.
...while other employees grabed a photo with the Chairman, Tun Musa Hitam
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Malaysias Prime Minister, Dato Seri Najib Razak, launched the Open Day. As the Prime Minister made his way to the booths after the opening ceremony, Tun Musa Hitam and Dato Mohd Bakke Salleh were on hand to receive him at the Sime Darby booth. More than 30,000 people visited the Open Day over the three days, and to everyone who helped man the Sime Darby booth, we say a big thank you!
The crowd visiting the Sime Darby booth at the GLC open day
Alia from Group Communications was the only one allowed to rev the bike to welcome the Malaysian Prime Minister
The Sime Darby garden at Floria 2011 with the cosy arbor as the main feature
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based on market feedback on which was going to be more profitable. It was fun in some ways, taxing in others. Many teams stayed well up into the night just to have the balance sheets, well, balanced; gladly all teams submitted their balance sheets on time and the winner was announced to cheers and whoops! We were also given a chance to talk about ourselves during the Presentation Skills class, and the stories we heard either made us cry or laugh. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility Project, we decided to beautify Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Bandar Bukit Rajah, a school located in Sime Darby Propertys Bandar Bukit Rajah township. And so, with a limited budget, we did some landscaping and stocked up on new books for the library. It was hard work, but it was worth it in the end! Our final night on Carey Island culminated with each team doing a skit which had all of us in stitches! Even the facilitators were punished and were made to dance for the CEP participants. Most participants gave good feedback on the programme and after much phototaking and hugs, we left for our own homes, with added knowledge and new found friends. Indeed, in the two weeks we were together, we did foster a close bond and have kept in touch till now.
As for me, after two months, I received my CEP feedback. It was better than I expected, and brought back fond memories of my stint in Carey Island. I would certainly recommend the CEP to those who are thinking about it you learn a lot, and you learn much from others. To sum it up, the CEP for me was refreshing! For more information on the Core Executive Programme, please call Noratikah Vehicle or Nuratiqah Zailan at +603 9207 2500 or log on to the Sime Darby Enterprise Portal> Human Resources> Corporate Education
CEP participants packing goodie bags to be distributed to the children of the school
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would directly employ 35,000 people. The indirect impact of renewed economic activity in the surrounding areas will be huge. Sime Darby Plantation has to date invested RM50 million (US$17 million) in Liberia, primarily to establish and rehabilitate the infrastructure required to commence operations in Grand Cape Mount, where the Groups Matambo Estate is located, and Bomi counties. This figure is expected to rise to RM9.3 billion (US$3.1 billion) in the next 15 years (2025), and two other counties, Gbarpolu and Bong, will be added to the list. The demand for palm oil is also expected to be robust in the foreseeable future due to global population growth. The Groups interest in Liberia is to establish a fully operational upstream capacity in West Africa that would provide Sime Darby Plantation with greater access to markets on the Atlantic rim, Europe and Africa, offering significant savings in logistics and distribution. We wish our SDP collegues in Liberia the best as they embark on full operations.
One for the camera! Excited children waving happily with the Sime Darby delegation
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contribution is valued and important towards creating a more sustainable society and environment. Other CSR initiatives by Sime Darby Property include the Tree-To-Tree and Green Trail Projects and the 3R programme. Under the Tree-To-Tree Programme, the impact of its township development activities as well as issues on carbon sequestration are addressed by ensuring that a tree will be planted for each tree that is removed. The same intention is met through the Green Trail Programme, where a significant number of trees are planted within Sime Darby Propertys townships with the long term objective of offsetting carbon footprints, as well as providing residents with a greener and more ecologically conscious environment. Native tree species from the tropical rainforest are planted within buffer zones, green reserves and pocket green spaces, linking them to a green network within these townships. The 3R programme is designed to instill environmental awareness as well as to encourage all employees to incorporate a green approach in their everyday activities through reducing, reusing and recycling. The company provides recycling bins in all its offices as well as promotes awareness through circulation of informative material.
Yay! We did it! The volunteers jubilant after a hard but fun day of work
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Held at Sime Darbys Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) Golf Academy, the Development Program is in its second year and is open to Malaysian female golfers who have a handicap of two and below. The golfers are also under the Malaysian Ladies Golf Association (MLGA), the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) and the KLGCC Junior Golf Programme. An initiative of Sime Darby in collaboration with the KLGCC Golf Academy, the Development Programme aims to train promising women golfers for regional and local LPGA qualifying tournaments. Launched last year ahead of the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2010, the Development Programme prepares local female golfers for the Malaysian Qualifier and tackles the challenging KLGCC East Course. The programme also prepares players to qualify for the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2011, which featured the top 62 LPGA members from the LPGA Tours Official Money List.
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Paula Creamer (3rd from left) and Natalie Gulbis (4th from left) posing with a cultural dance troupe in Sarawak, with a traditional Malaysian longhouse in the background
I am very much looking forward to playing in the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2011 in October. Last years tournament was a fantastic event. This trip has already been a real eye-opener to the wonders of Malaysia and I look forward to coming back in a few months for the tournament. - Natalie Gulbis
Im so excited to be touring Malaysia and exploring the wonderful conservation projects led by Sime Darby. It was incredible to go to the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, in particular, especially to be there during feeding time! Theres so much to see here. Im really looking forward to being back in October for this years tournament. ~ Paula Creamer
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Dato Abd Wahab (2nd from right) explaining the details of Sime Darby Propertys PR1MA to the Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak (3rd from right)
with the Prime Minister the Groups involvement in the programme. On display at the booth was the model of Bandar Ainsdale, a 550-acre township in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, where 2,200 units of affordable landed strata homes will be built. PR1MA 1, the maiden PR1MA project for Sime Darby Property, consists of 700 units for the public and 300 units for employees over 74 acres while PR1MA 2 consists of 1200 units for the public over 80 acres. Sime Darby Property will also be undertaking PR1MA projects in Putra Heights and Elmina East in the near future. Other sites identified in its townships for PR1MA include Ara Damansara, Bandar Bukit Raja, Elmina West, Kota Elmina and Lagong Mas. Through the PR1MA housing scheme, Sime Darby Property is confident that it will inject the right mix to complement and add to the vibrancy and conducive living environment of its existing communities.
higher learning will be opening their campuses namely the International Islamic University of Malaysia, the Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia, the Technology University of Malaysia, and the Pagoh Polytechnic. The first phase involves 202 acres and is expected to be completed by 2015. These campuses will be able to accommodate 16,800 students. Sime Darby Property is the master developer and will develop a mixed project involving residential and commercial areas, public amenities, infrastructure and utilities, and create public spaces. The development will create a a communal environment which allows for greater student interaction. In line with the Sime Darby philosophy of Developing Sustainable Futures, elements of sustainability will also feature prominently in the entire development. There will be a sizeable water-body to enhance the areas livability while promoting greater biodiversity. Bandar Universiti Pagoh will be completed in phases within a time frame of 10 to 15 years.
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provide higher levels of product support and service. Gary Lee, the Customer Services Manager for Caterpillar Marine Asia Pacific, was also present to tend to customers enquiries and helped to provide the participants with a better understanding of Caterpillar marine engines. The Marine Cat Care Seminar this year was a collaboration of Tractors Malaysias various departments dealing with Service, Product Support Marketing, Product Support Marine and Training. Caterpillar Marine Asia Pacific was present to showcase its Cat Marine Engines capabilities.
Customers viewing the demonstration on how to trouble shoot engine fault using Electronic Technician (ET) on a dummy engine
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Whilst the families enjoyed the activities, the plight of the less fortunate was not forgotten. Games and food stations were set up to raise funds for Tractors Singapores adopted charity, The Assisi Hospice. Staff and their families sportingly participated in the games and gave generously. The day ended with the finals of the Kinetic X-box competition where nimble participants ruled with their show of agility and great body coordination. The competing finalists turned out to be a pair of brothers who happily brought home the coveted prize of an X-Box! It was indeed a fun day filled with bonding and future Family Days are already being talked about!
Team spirit comes powdered!
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At the launch were (from left) Mr. Richard Lancaster, Managing Director, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited; Mr. Peter Goh, Managing Director, Sime Darby Hong Kong Limited; Mr. Edward Yau Tang-Wah, JP, Secretary for the Environment, Environment Bureau, HKSAR; Mr. Geoff Allison, Managing Director, Smith Electric Vehicles Europe Limited; Mr. Neil McGee, Group Finance Director, Power Assets Holdings Limited, posing for a group photo.
Sime Darby Introduces Electric Vans and Trucks to the Roads of Hong Kong
Sime Darby Hong Kong Limited joined hands with Britains Smith Electric Vehicles to launch the territorys very first commercial electric vehicles officially licensed for road traffic, including 3-seater panel vans and 16-seater light buses, marking a new era of reduced noise pollution and zero emissions within the transportation industry in Hong Kong. The launch took place on 25 May 2011, in
cooperation with the Hong Kong government, the private sector and the electric vehicle supplier.
Electric vehicles are an efficient solution for a cleaner and greener Hong Kong, and commercial electric vehicles play a particularly important role as they are used for public transportation and day-to-day business operations. CLP Power Hong Kong and HK Electric are the first Hong Kong companies that purchased Smith EV vans, 16-seater light buses and 10-ton trucks for operational testing. Both public utility companies have committed to procure more EVs for their operational requirements in Hong Kong. Heres looking forward to a greener and cleaner Hong Kong!
Performance Premium Selection Limited is the best BMW dealership worldwide in the area of Used Car Business.
Performance Premium Selection Limited (PPSL), a premium pre-owned car dealership which is a subsidiary of Performance Motors Limited (the official distributor of BMW cars and motorcycles in Singapore), was ranked first in the Used Car Business category in Excellence in Sales 2010, the international dealer competition of the BMW Group. Since its inception in 2008, this industry-wide programme has served to honour worldwide outstanding sales performance among BMW and MINI dealerships from across six continents, in the following categories: Customer Orientation, Manager of the Year, New Car Business, Used Car Business and After-sales Business. At the exclusive Award Ceremony in the BMW Welt in Munich, PPSL was presented with the prestigious award by Mr. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of BMW AG,
Mr Ian Robertson (extreme right), Member of the Board of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing, featured here with Award Winners. Mr. Foo Tee Boon, Managing Director of Performance Premium Selection Ltd., is on the extreme left.
Sales and Marketing and patron of the competition. Due to its outstanding performance, PPSL prevailed against approximately 1,200 competitors from 30 countries across the globe. The two other finalists in the same category were from Colombia and the United Arab Emirates respectively. Hard work pays off - well done to the PPSL team!
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Hyundai - Sime Darby Motors Awarded Distributor of the Year 2010 by Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai - Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) was recently awarded the Distributor of the Year 2010 by the Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) for its qualified category, at the 2011 Global Distributors Convention that was held in Banff, Canada on 4th July 2011. The award was presented to HSDM as it had demonstrated the ability to increase Hyundais market share in Malaysia within a short period of time through its innovative services and creative marketing activities. The award was presented to HSDM by the Vice Chairman of HMC, Mr. Eui-Sun Chung. Dato Lawrence Lee, Sime Darbys Executive Vice President, Motors Division and Dennis Ho, Managing Director of Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors Sdn. Bhd. expressed their gratitude to HMC for the award and also to employees of HSDM who worked tirelessy to help the company achieve the award. HSDM has a network of over 100 dealerships all over Malaysia and more than 10 3S (Sales, Service and Spare Parts) centres in the country. The company is also focused on expanding its network of dealerships with more 3S Centres throughout Malaysia. Congratulations to the HSDM team!
Dato Lawrance Lee (centre) and Dennis Ho (right) accepting the award on behalf of HSDM
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In addition, this BMW 4S Centre also has a 7,500m2 after-sales service area that currently houses 40 work bays with the capability of expanding to 90. The BMW 4S Center is also equipped with the latest state-of-theart tools and equipment. The opening of the Chengdu BMW 4S Centre was officiated by Mr Hu Bin, Deputy Director, Jinniu District, on 7 July 2011. Also present at the occasion was Tun Musa Hitam, Chairman of Sime Darby, Tan Sri Wan Mohd Zahid Mohd Noordin, Chairman of Sime Darby Motors, Dato Lawrence Lee, Managing Director of Sime Darby Motors as well as the senior management team from BMW China Automotive Trading Co Limited. Also present was Ms Zang Shan, an Olympic and Asian Games Gold Medal Winner who hails from Chengdu. Since Sime Darby Motors moved its operations from its interim facilities to the new BMW 4S Centre in Chengdu in May 2011, the company had recorded a 40 percent increase in sales. The Sime Darby Group has been in China since the early 1990s. From the onset, it was focused on working closely with its principal, BMW AG, to expand the brands presence in this mega-market. Its business strategy was to provide the best possible sales and after-sales experience for its customers, leveraging on the strength, expertise and support of the globally dominating BMW marquee, which is a world leader in its class. Today, Sime Darby Motors is one of the largest BMW dealer groups in the world. Its BMW dealership network in China is currently located in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Changsha, Haikou, Kunming, Shantou and Chengdu. It is made up of 10 BMW 4S Centres, two service-only outlets and one showroom. Sime Darby Motors plans to invest in several more facilities in China in the near future.
Sime Darby Motors new BMW 4S Centre, standing tall and proud in Chengdu
Looking all sleek is one of the BMW 6Series on display at the new showroom
One of the display areas at the 4S centre featuring toy vehicles as well as BWM merchandise
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Latest 2011 Range Rover 4.4 Turbodiesel joins the Range Rover line-up in Malaysia
Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd unveiled the latest diesel-powered variant of arguably the most capable and luxurious sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the world on 23 July 2011 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The new 2011 Range Rover 4.4 LR-TDV8 turbodiesel replaces the previous Range Rover 3.6 LRTDV8. To celebrate the arrival of the new Range Rover, Land Rover Malaysia invited their loyal customers and new prospects to a party unlike any other. The grand ballroom was transformed into the world of Land Rover to showcase the entire range of products available in Malaysia. Much more than just the launch of a new model, it was a celebration of a marque that has so much history yet retains the unique ability to continuously set new benchmarks in the automotive world. The evening was indeed a showcase of exquisite cars, with great food and great entertainment.
Isnt it just luxurious? Visitors checking out the new cars on display
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Scrub-a-dub-dub! Volunteers hard at work scrubbing to keep everything clean in the temple
The next day, the Yassin recitation and Ceramah Perdana were held at the SDE foyer and at the Musolla Al Falah. Mr. Azmi Abu Samah, Senior General Manager of SDE, started the event with a short speech. He hoped that the teamwork shown during the rewang-rewang will be inculcated into the everyday work culture of SDE. Guest of honour, Ustaz Haji Mat Isa Deraman, then shared with everyone the true meaning behind the preparation to welcome Ramadhan and also the importance of humility and getting through the fasting month successfully. Despite working tirelessly till midnight for the rewang-rewang the previous day, everyone concluded the event in high spirits with great memories and bonds forged.
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China Operations, who was also the guest of honour, asked all employees to enjoy the night. The dinner was an appreciation to employees who faced up to the challenges and pressures. Dato Jauhari also mentioned that SDE will always remain in his memory: A large portion of my career was with the Oil & Gas industry and I had experienced so many challenges and seen the company expand and prosper. No one was sadder than me upon learning news of the sale. He encouraged all employees to look ahead positively. The audience was pleasantly surprised next with the appearance of Ning Baizura, one of Malaysias famed singers, whose powerful vocals kept the audience mesmerised. Students from Sekolah Seni Johor Bahru were also invited to perform a myriad of dances. The highlight of the night was the lucky draw with 250 prizes to be won. Noor Aizat Hanzir from the Teluk Ramunia yard became the envy of everyone when he walked away with a scrambler motorbike worth RM4,500. Bringing the night to the end was a soulful rendition of the late Sudirman Haji Arshads Salam Terakhir by the employees. It was truly a night of mixed feelings, sentiments and bittersweet memories as SDE celebrated its last annual dinner as part of the Sime Darby Group. Andainya aku punya waktu Masih ku ingin mengulangi semula Saat indah bersama mu Sayang tak berkesempatan Abadikan saja salam ku di ingatan - a chorus from Salam Terakhir
significantly to the divisions overall position. A total of 60 SDE employees were honoured at the event where they received Tesco vouchers and a certificate of appreciation for their participation. The high-tea was graced by Mr. Azmi Abu Samah, Senior General Manager of SDE, Mr. Wan Kamarulbaharin Wan Farid, Senior Manger Human Resource & Administration and Mr. Selamat Omar, President of SDEs Sports & Recreation Bureau. The E&U division is very proud of the unwavering support from SDE at the SDGG. The dedication and sportsmanship displayed are truly qualities that deserve recognition.
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The working committee taking the oppurtunity for a group photo with Raja Azlan Raja Azwa, the Managing Director of Sime Darby Healthcare
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A wide shot of the booth complete with display cars at the IGEM 2011
positioned at the connection of two main exhibition halls. Also on display were Plantations initiatives on waste-to-wealth and bio-refining; sustainable houses and communities from Property; and an Industrial showcase of Caterpillar parts-remanufacturing initiatives and Tier 3 Green Engines. Energy & Utilities exhibited sustainable solutions for resource efficiency such as integrated waste management, intelligent grids and energy efficiency; while Healthcare revealed the latest technologies being used in its current hospitals and future medical centres.
The Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak, receving a token of appreciation from Sime Darby President, Dato Mohd Bakke Salleh
International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia 2011 (IGEM 2011)
Sime Darby participated for the first time in the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia 2011 (IGEM 2011), the regions largest green exhibition and conference, organised by the Malaysian Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 7-10 September 2011. Sime Darbys innovative booth, themed Sime Darby Tomorrow, highlighted developments, initiatives and application of green technology and eco-products from all Divisions in the Group. The booth itself was constructed of sustainable materials such as palm-based eco-plywood, eco-paint, eco-lamination, LED lights and by printing using solvent ink on recycled paper. A Porsche Cayenne Hybrid strategically located at the front of the booth drew much attention, which was well-
The booth received several notable visitors including the Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak, members of royalty and chief ministers. Importantly, several new business contacts were made and customer interest in Sime Darbys green technology activities were generated. Although a newcomer to IGEM, Sime Darby was honoured with a Commendation Award for booth design and recognised as one of the five best participants from the over 350 exhibitors and 600 booths. The IGEM Sime Darby Tomorrow booth was a product of the efforts of many individuals from across the Group. Special acknowledgement is therefore in order for SQM and R&D units from the Divisions for providing informative and compelling exhibition materials.
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VPN client solution in 2011, which allowed them to take control of mobility management and mobile costs. The solution spans connectivity options in 160 countries, 90,000 Wi-Fi hotspots and wired broadband locations, 3G mobile broadband connectivity in seven countries with comprehensive management functionalities. Continental users now have a single interface through which they can easily and quickly access corporate information from anywhere, without the need to set up or log in to multiple software clients or systems. Users not only make connections while on the road, for example at airports and remote sites, but they are also using the mobility manager to connect wirelessly at home and to their offices WLANs. Regardless of where employees connect, its easier than ever to make a secure, reliable connection. Mobility in Sime Darby Since the mid 90s, accessibility to the corporate email system, Lotus Notes, has been provided through company owned desktops and laptops. In 2002, Blackberry devices were introduced for senior management, directors and later extended to selected middle managers. At present, there are about 920 Blackberry users representing about 6% of group wide email users. As the use of personal smartphone and tablet computer increases amongst our employees and unlimited internet data plans and WIFI become more widely available, Lotus Notes Traveler (LNT) was introduced in Feb 2011 to extend our corporate email, calendar and contacts access to these devices. Since its inception over the last six months, LNT adoption rate has been steadily growing at about 20% each month with 761 users at present (August 2011). Currently, Group IT is working to formalise and communicate a set of mobile policies to all users. These policies amongst others would be covering asset and usage, data security and privacy, network tier-ing and access, and user support and communication. Sime Darbys mobility strategy and future plans Moving forward, we are building a mobility strategy that encompasses the following areas more choices for company issued smart phone devices, a mobile device management tool (that is capable of managing both company issued and personal owned mobile devices regardless of platform), mobile business application management (for employee, customer and business partner applications) and the appropriate mobile security policies to protect our corporate data. Please expect surveys and interviews from Group IT in the coming months to gather more information on our employee and business mobility requirements. Our goal is to provide an open yet secure mobile computing environment for easy access to our corporate information and applications to deliver business value.
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The first step involves applying a series of filters to clearly identify the high performers (sustained performance ratings of 4 and above in the past 3 years), followed by additional input by the respective reporting managers. This is followed by a formal assessment via a development centre, whereby each shortlisted talent is put through a series of activities (case study, role play, competency based interview and personality test) designed to measure ones leadership potential. The activities and materials used in the assessment are customised to Sime Darbys leadership competencies and core values. The output of this development centre is used as the main reference to discuss the talents in the bi-annual Talent Reviews, which are conducted at both Division and Group levels. The discussions in the Talent Review are focused around which talents should be in the top talent pool and determining the right sort of development interventions to be prescribed for each of the talents discussed. The talents who go through the development centres are also given developmental feedback based on the results of the development centre. This is targeted at providing the talents with greater self awareness of their own development areas as well as their strengths that they should leverage on further in order to maximise their potential. For employees, it is imperative for them to be aware of the talent management process and how it relates to their own performance and career development. Employees are encouraged to take greater ownership of their own career development and actively seek feedback on their performance, strive to realise their full potential and take advantage of the development activities that are currently available in Sime Darby to continue to grow within the organisation. For queries/feedback regarding the Talent Management Framework , please contact Megat Kamil Azmin: megat. kamil.azmin@simedarby.com.
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Improve Travel Spend Visibility and Ease of Approval Improved visibility and tracking of travel spendfor analysis and financial management, enabling central management and strategic planning of our travel spend and activity Better control, management and tracking through electronic travel warrant approval Improve Policy and Compliance Group Travel Policy Refinement and Deployment Travel Policy Monitoring and Compliance Management Change Management Improve Safety and Security Travel tracking system with the ability to highlight potential risks (political or climate), and where necessary, help locate, assist and evacuate employees involved in a crisis. A rigorous tender exercise was conducted with the involvement of 19 representatives from the Divisions to select a suitable TMC vendor. On 10 August 2011 BCD Travel (whose Malaysian partner is PST Travel Services Sdn. Bhd.) was appointed as the Groups corporate travel service provider with effect from 15 August 2011, with Malaysia chosen for the first phase of implementation. Going forward, the coverage of the TMC will be extended to cover the entire Group operating in other parts of the world. We look forward to the successful deployment of the TMC programme across the Group and enabling improved value and benefits to be reaped as outlined in this article. See you during our deployment road shows! Your primary contacts at Group Procurement on this initiative are: (1) Ms. Asmawatti simedarby.com Othman / asmawatti.othman@
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Rumah Amal Kasih Bestari, Subang Jaya, Selangor The children of Rumah Amal Kasih Bestari dressed up in their baju Melayu for an event sponsored by Sime Darby Plantations Sports & Recreation Council and GCSR
Kuala Lumpur General Hospital - Paediatric Institute, Kuala Lumpur In hope of bringing cheer to junior patients of the Paediatric Institute, we distributed duit raya (pocket money) bed-to-bed
Maahad Tahfiz Al-Kholidi, Kedah The future haafiz (one who memorizes the Quran) rounding up for a group photo in front of their school after a CSR activity
Sekolah Menengah Islam Al-Haj, Rawang, Selangor Ramadhan month is a busy month for this school and it was made more meaningful with the contributions and visits by various external parties such as Sime Darby
Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan Batu, Kuala Lumpur Our camera was lucky to capture the gleeful smiles of these girls during the Sime Darby Ramadhan event at their school
Rumah Amal Nur El Amin, Rawang, Selangor The kids helping themselves to the buffet spread during the breaking of fast, assisted by Nadiah Hanim, Sime Darbys Head of CSR
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The food aid programme is part of the Love My Neighbourhood Programme launched by the Malaysian Prime Minister that aims to assist and transform economically disadvantaged families through financial awareness, skills training and education. It is designed to eventually help them break free from the poverty cycle and give them hope for a better future. The programme works by simply crediting a stipulated amount into the MyKad (the Malaysian Identity Card) of the beneficiary familys domestic head. The credited amount would The families and children of the Jalinan Ikhtiar Programme with the Minister (seated allow them to purchase selected essential items centre) during the launch. Mr Zulkifli Zainal Abidin, EVP Human Resources is seated to the right of the Minister such as rice, bread, milk, cooking oil, sugar and flour at participating retailers with installed computerised purchase terminals. This method not only enables a direct and cashless transaction to take place but also allows a more transparent and secured contribution system. Technology has so much potential to change peoples lives. Given the right technology and usage, the Living in a thriving metropolitan like Kuala Lumpur can be capacity and the opportunity, perhaps more families will financially demanding. Especially so for the economically be assured of having meals on the table tomorrow. challenged families living in urban areas struggling to
make ends meet. In our efforts to contribute towards developing a sustainable future, Sime Darby has teamed up with the MyKasih Foundation for a food aid programme called Jalinan Ikhtiar. Sime Darby signed on for a one-year sponsorship agreement to support 100 low income families in the Jalan Ipoh and Keramat areas in Selangor, Malaysia. On 8th August 2011, the Jalinan Ikhtiar Programme was launched by the Minister of Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing, Dato Raja Nong Chik at Brem Mall in Kepong, Selangor.
We also look forward to engage these families through supplementary programmes to ensure Sime Darbys support goes far beyond the dinner table. Workshops and sessions on financial literacy, health awareness and tuition classes for the children of the beneficiary families will be open for Sime Darby volunteers to reach out and do your part. Keep your eyes out for volunteer opportunities under this programme.
This includes the oversized Journey to Infinity a 1983 masterpiece by Ibrahim Hussein displayed above the entrance of Level 21, West Wing at Wisma Sime Darby. Due to the enormous size of the painting which ruled out the idea of sending it to the The Renate Kant Studio in Singapore, Ms. Renate Kant and her two assistants were flown in instead to restore the artwork from an 8ft scaffolding constructed at Level 21. The conservation of the artwork proceeded like a doctor treating a patient. First, a precise examination was made; damage was then assessed and documented. Following this, the materials used for the painting by the original artist was analysed and determined to match the curative measures. The entire restoration process was carried out with delicate care in order to protect and stabilise the original artworks with minimal changes. For employees of Sime Darby, especially the art aficionado, the next time you walk past the paintings that adorn the walls of Sime Darby offices, take a moment to appreciate these masterpieces!
The experts from atop the scaffolding hard at work restoring Journey to Infinity by Ibrahim Hussein at the headquarters of Sime Darby
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The students received their scholarship awards at a special ceremony held at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur from YSD Governing Council Member, Tan Sri Dato Dr. Wan Zahid Mohd Noordin. In his speech, Tan Sri Wan Zahid said YSD consistently places emphasis on its Education pillar which aims to promote educational achievements at various levels of education. Under the YSD Skill Enrichment Programme, RM1.98 million worth of scholarships were awarded. The vocationally inclined and financiallyconstrained students will pursue diploma or technical certificate programmes at the Sime Darby Plantation Academy, Sime Darby Nursing and Health Sciences College and Sime Darby Industrial Academy. The YSD Skill Enrichment Programme emphasises educational assistance to students from low income families whose household incomes are RM2,500 or less monthly. For the YSD Bursary Programme, the Foundation awarded bursaries totaling RM692,040 to assist students with disabilities and from low income families. Two of the 11 recipients are physically disabled while one is hearing-impaired. The remaining students come from low income families with a household income of RM2,500 or less. Since its inception in 1982, YSD has awarded a total of 1,392 scholarships worth over RM130.9 million. The YSD Scholarship Programme focuses on individuals with outstanding academic achievement and strong leadership qualities. Currently, the scholarship programme has been extended to Indonesia, Hong Kong and Singapore, and from 2012, will be extended to China and Liberia. This is in line with YSDs efforts to identify and nurture a pool of high calibre future leaders for the Sime Darby Group globally. For more information on YSD scholarships, do visit www. yayasansimedarby.com
In early September, Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) awarded RM13.86 million worth of scholarships to 92 individuals to pursue higher education in various Malaysian and overseas universities as well as undergo various vocational courses. Fifteen of them, who received scholarships under the YSD Excellence Scholarship Programme, have been accepted to some of the worlds top universities in the United Kingdom and the United States. These include Cambridge University, Imperial College London, the London School of Economics, University of Bristol, University of Manchester (all UK) and University of California, Berkeley (USA). Ten students will pursue their undergraduate studies at Malaysian universities, while 54 students will pursue diploma and technical certificate programmes.
Cycling For A Cure, a Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) charity event to raise funds for Tabung Leukemia YSD was eligible leukemia patients, was held on 24 launched on 30 March this Tun Musa Hitam with Azizulhasni Awang, September 2011 and succeeded in raising year by its patron, Tun Musa Malaysias national cyclist, at the event over RM125,000. Held in Putrajaya, the Hitam. The fund was set up administrative capital of Malaysia,the to benefit leukemia patients charity cycling event, organised with the in Malaysia who are between the ages of 13 and 72 and are support of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation in dire need of bone marrow transplants. (MNCF), attracted approximately 500 participants including Malaysian track cycling star Azizulhasni Awang, Eligible patients will be able to enjoy subsidised, who is the ambassador for Tabung Leukemia YSD (YSD comprehensive treatment at Sime Darby Medical Centre Leukemia Fund). The charity ride around picturesque (SDMC)s Blood Diseases Centre in Subang Jaya, Selangor. Putrajaya was flagged off by Tun Musa Hitam, Chairman of YSD.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia and Auto Bavaria contributed RM15,000 each while TM contributed RM10,000 for the charity ride. Sime Darby Industrial and Sime Darby Motor Division also contributed RM 5,000 each
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Sime Darby FC
It was definitely a challenging sophomore season for Sime Darby FC in the Malaysian Football League! Established last year and winning the third tier FAM League with an unbeaten record in its maiden season, the team had a rough start in the second tier Premier League this season. They found their rhythm soon enough and finished the season in fifth place, winning ten and drawing five of their twenty-two league games - an admirable feat for a two year old team! Sime Darby FC then qualified for the Malaysia Cup, which is the longest running football competition in Asia and participated by the top teams in the Malaysian Football League, by trouncing top- tier Super League outfit Pahang 6-0 via a two-legged playoff. For the Malaysia Cup, Sime Darby were grouped with FA Cup champions and Super League runners-up Terengganu, 2009 Malaysia Cup champions Negeri Sembilan and 2011 Premier League Champions Selangor PKNS. Sime Darby FC managed
Sime Darby FC captain Mohd Nor Ismail preparing to take a shot at goal in this Malaysian Cup match against Negeri Sembilan
to turn heads in the Malaysia Cup with some brave performances against their much fancied opponents and became the neutrals favourite as they showed impressive progress so early in their existence. Although Sime Darby FC failed to progress beyond the group stages, the experience gained by playing in this tournament will stand the team in good stead as they prepare for next year with the aim of getting promoted to the Super League at the end of the season! Kudos to Sime Darby FCs team management who have nurtured a young team into a formidable unit, in such a short span of time. A special note of appreciation to all the fans who have supported the team from the stands we hope to see you and many others at the stadium next year!
Rising star Mohd Shukor Saidein performed exceptionally well at midfield during the Premier League and Malaysia Cup competitions
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to catch up with early pace setters Property. With more than 10 titles still up for grabs, lets hope for good sportsmanship and surprises along the way!
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Around the world, communities rejoice as they celebrate festivities that are of importance to them. The advertisements above are a selection of those that appeared in Malaysian newspapers over the course of the year to convey Sime Darbys Chinese New Year, Gawai Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, Malaysian Independence Day and Deepavali greetings. These advertisements highlighted the importance of harmony and oneness with nature. We are reproducing these advertisements here for your viewing pleasure.
Wisma Sime Darby, the headquarters of the Sime Darby Group in Kuala Lumpur, decorated with the Malaysian flag, in conjunction with the 54th Merdeka (Independence) celebrations.