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Put your heart and soul into whatever you do and you will shine through.Ignite the fire from within and always give your best in all that you choose to do.

Unique on its own. Special as a set.We’re commemorating our 45th anniversary with a special Vibrance & Vitality 2018 Series that resonates with our continuous journey towards greater heights. Look forward to collecting all four issues as we share our stories together.

In his inaugural CEO message in Q1 of Texview, Mr Yap Kee Keong asks that we transcend and put forth

every effort to surpass our performance. When we do so, our success will automatically shine through. This quarter, our Group CEO introduces Quantum LEAP, a mechanism to steer us and our culture in the right direction through Pride of Association, Transcending People Power and Building a Solid People Foundation. All these are being put into place so that Texchem will continue to grow and provide a positive and happy work environment to the employees and to the community at large. However, to ensure the organisation grows, we as employees must also grow in tandem with the organisation by expanding our knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve our full potential and wherever possible transcend and surpass our past performance. For a better understanding on the Quantum LEAP mechanism, read the CEO’s message on page 5.

Continuing our feature interview with our female senior management, this quarter, Texview speaks to Dr Pun Meng Yan, Deputy Managing Director of Texchem Polymers Sdn Bhd which you can read about on page 6.

On pages 14 to 17, Texview introduces to you the new Corporate Affairs Committee line-up effective 1 July 2018 with Ms Debi Phuah as the new Chairperson, taking over the helm from Dr Yuma Konishi. Congratulations are in order for Hoshino Coffee, which opened its third outlet in Malaysia, and its second outlet in Penang, the most recent being at Gurney Plaza. Read more about what this upscale café offers on page 18.

Dear colleagues, I end my message by urging all of you to discover your abilities and let them shine. Let us take the LEAP!

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Editor’s MessageCHOOSE TO SHINE

ADELINE YEOHEditor

To ensure the organisation grows, we as employees must also grow in tandem with the organisation.”

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President & Group CEO’s Message

ContentsTABLE OF

Yap Kee KeongPresident & Group CEO

TEXVIEW

Dear Texchem Family Members,

30 June 2018 marks my 100th day in office as the President & Group CEO. In my inaugural message in Texview Q1, I

highlighted on these three areas;

FEATURE ARTICLES

AROUND THE GROUP

13 Sugino san’s Visit to Myanmar –

27 to 31 May 2018

09 Sushi Kin took part in the 9th Halal

Certification Bodies Convention

10 Texchem Materials Vietnam and Roki S&S Malaysia

- Joint Exhibition, Propak Vietnam 2018

12 Working Trip to Tokyo, Japan in March 2018

14 New Corporate Affairs Committee Line-up

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Kokubu Malaysia’s Annual Dinner 201820

Hoshino Coffee Malaysia Now Has 3 Outlets!

21 A Harmony of Melodies

29 Happy Retirement Mr Ridzuan!

28 Welcome Dinner For New CEO

Of HSBC Malaysia Cum Farewell Dinner

For Outgoing CEO

30 Mount Miriam “Ho Chiak” Charity Food Fair

36 Ramadhan Dinner Buffet

32 Activities by Amiway

33 Let’s KONGA !!!

34 Yoga Swing and Real Rider Fitness Classes

Meet Dr Pun Meng Yan, Deputy Managing

Director of Texchem Polymers Sdn Bhd

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04 Calendar of Events -

July 2018 to October 2018

03 Editor’s Message

05 President & Group CEO’s Message

38 Honouring Milestones

41 Welcome Aboard

46 Precious Moments

46 Newly Weds

LIFESTYLE

EDITOR Adeline Yeoh

CIRCULATION OFFICERSWinnie LimMaisarah Bt Zainon Abedin

PHOTOGRAPHERHah Chee Kin

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTSAbdul Rajak Bin Mohamed YassinBogalaxmi A/P Shanmugam

ASSISTANT EDITORTeoh Yit Ming

Editorial Board 2018THE PEOPLE BEHIND TEXVIEW

1. My management style of results focused through Communication, Collaboration and Involvement;

2. Bridging the gender diversity gap; 3. Continue to strengthen Texchem as a positive and happy

workplace and a place where all of us can contribute to the community at large.

In this article, I would like to share with you the new mechanism that we are going to put in place across the organisation; Quantum LEAP, which means a very large or significant development. In our organisation’s context, LEAP, stands for Leveraging on Employee Accelerated Partnership.

Quantum LEAP is the mechanism to steer us in getting our bearings and culture towards the right direction. Why do we need to grow? Which areas do we want to grow? How do we continue to grow and excel? What strategies must we put in place to support growth? Who are our change agents to move the Company forward? What and how can each one of us contribute more? These are essential questions where each of us must challenge ourselves to fuel our leap forward. It is also about building a positive and competitive employee partnership in our corporate culture. What is corporate culture? It is the way we do things around this organisation. It is the

Pride of Association

Transcending People Power

Quantum

LEAP

Building a Solid People Foundation

JULY

AUG

01SUN

Penang Run 2018 (Company Sponsored Run)

Where: Esplanade Penang

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Hari Raya PotluckWhere: Cafeteria Level 18, Penang

07SAT

Hiking – Mt Kinabalu ClubWhere: Poh Yau Hill – Bukit Cendana– Penang Hill

21 & 22SAT & SUN

Mossy Forest Hike – Mt Kinabalu ClubWhere: Cameron Highlands

July 2018 – October 2018CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SAT22 Mount Jerai Hike – Mt Kinabalu Club

Where: Kedah

SUN23 Adventist Hospital’s Charity Red Socks Run

Where: Gurney Paragon, Penang

SAT06 Hiking – Mt Kinabalu Club

Where: Moon Gate – No 5 – Bukit Cendana – 84 – Penang Hill

SAT27 Putrajaya Night Marathon 2018 (Company Sponsored Run)

Where: Putrajaya

04SAT

Hiking – Mt Kinabalu ClubWhere: Youth Park – No 5 – Bukit Cendana – 84 – Penang Hill

SEP

OCT

02SUN

Penang Star Walk 2018 (Company Sponsored Run)

Where: Gurney Paragon, Penang

04TUE

Texchem Blood Donation Campaign – Northern Region

Where: Penang HQ, Cafeteria Level 18

05WED

Texchem Blood Donation Campaign – Northern Region

Where: TXPM Training Room, Perai

06THU

Texchem Blood Donation Campaign – Central Region

Where: Texchem Life Sciences Sdn Bhd

way people solve problems, interact with time (speed & efficiency), interact with each other and the environment.

As structure follows strategy, under the umbrella of Quantum LEAP strategy, there are 3 focus areas i.e. Pride of Association, Transcending People Power and Building a Solid People Foundation to ignite the culture change.

Through “Transcending People Power”, I believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. I call upon you to revisit your current areas of work with fresh eyes and see what areas can be improved or be more productive and add value to the organisation. Each of us can make a difference to bring our organisation to a higher level of achievement. We also must be proud to be a Texchemer, hence, this is where “Pride of Association” focuses on. This cannot be achieved without “Building a Solid People Foundation”. One of the ways is to own our self-learning and development. We should continuously learn and search for new knowledge. In the new era of connectivity, internet and industry 4.0, resources are readily available at our finger tips. I urge each of you to take charge of your learning and development and rise to a new chapter for Texchem.

To support the Quantum LEAP within Texchem, the following have been put in place.

Re-branding of Presidential OfficeThe Presidential Office shall concentrate on strategic planning to achieve sustainable performance for all companies in the Group via; financial reviews, operations reviews and people culture development and corporate social responsibility.

Appointments of Cultural AmbassadorsCulture Ambassadors have been appointed to drive a positive culture and to act as change agents. Cultural Ambassadors shall organise activities that promote pride of association and transcending people power. Suitable personnel shall continue to be recruited as Cultural Ambassadors to cascade this concept throughout the Group.

Under this latest development, I ask for all Texchemers to give your fullest support to the Presidential Office personnel and Cultural Ambassadors, as we work towards making Texchem a vibrant and productive organisation for all of us.

Texchemers, let us make the LEAP forward!

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Meet Dr Pun Meng Yan, Deputy Managing Director

of Texchem Polymers Sdn Bhd BY ADELINE YEOH (TEXCHEM RESOURCES BHD)

This quarter, Texview features an interview with Dr Pun Meng Yan, Deputy Managing Director of Texchem Polymers Sdn Bhd. Mild

in manner and soft in speech, I find myself intrigued by the strength of the soft-spoken Dr Pun, who is the mother of two teenagers; a 19 year old daughter and a 16 year old son, and an advocate in adopting green lifestyle and products to meet modern aspirations and needs. The following are the excerpts of her interview with Texview.

Q : Tell us a bit about yourself.I was born in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. My parents have 4 children i.e. 3 daughters and a son. I am a twin, and my twin sister and I are just 10 minutes apart at birth. My father was a Plantation Manager and he managed many estates throughout Malaysia which belonged to the then Guthrie Group (which has since been bought over by the Sime Darby Group). My mother stopped working after the birth of her children. I can imagine it must have been quite a handful taking care of 3 young children. My brother is just one year older than me and my twin. Due to the nature of my father’s job, frequent changes took place and adapting to new environments was part and parcel when we were growing up. My siblings and I attended at least 3 primary schools and 3 secondary schools at various locations in Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and Johor. We have lived in Negeri Sembilan and Johor twice at different stages of our lives. Being a close knit family, my father brought all of us along when he was transferred from estate to estate. However, when we were about to reach high school, he decided to send us all back to Seremban to stay with our maternal grandmother to minimize the disruption to our education.

Q : Tell us about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career.Obtaining eleven Intellectual Property Rights in ten countries for TEXa formulations can be considered one of the most significant milestone of my career as well as that of Polymer Research Center or TXPO. These IP rights are testimonies of the originality and novelty of the concept that we have adopted in the development of TEXa Bioplastics.

Q : What is your vision for the company moving forward?I have vision for TXPO to become a technology based company that produces competitive and dynamic bioplastics.

Q : How do you keep up a healthy work life balance?I wake up early every day to squeeze in 30 to 60 minutes of stretching and exercise routine before going to work. Weekends are my family days and I normally cook for my family.

Q : Tell us a bit about TEXa and why are you so passionate about it. I am an advocate for green living and healthy lifestyle hence, working on green materials and developing TEXa is not just the R&D road map of TXPO but it is a cause that I believe in. In TXPO, we are working with nature to create sustainable bioplastics that can be made into products for our daily use; i.e. from personal care products to tableware, household products, stationery, furniture and etc. TEXa uses agricultural waste in its formulation, hence this reduces the carbon footprint of the final product. The use of such bioplastic product is a small step towards reducing our personal carbon footprint. If each of us can play a small part for the environment, we are able to preserve the environment for our future generations.

Q : How many subordinates report to you? And what is their male/female ratio? I have 60 in my team at TXPO and the male vs female ratio is 44 to 16.

Q : Tell us about your first job.Like most fresh graduates, I was keen to pursue a career in a foreign owned company that can offer a better salary. My first job was with Seagate Penang where I was hired as a Process Engineer. I was enthusiastic and excited initially when the job was new and there was much to learn, however, when routine fell in, I realised that this was not the type of career I wanted. My application to enter the National University of Singapore came through at that time and I went on to take up my Master’s Degree in NUS and from there I started the journey of my career in the field of Research and Development.

Q : Describe to us your journey and career in Texchem.I joined Texchem Pack in October 2002 as the R&D Manager for the then Polymer Conversion Lab. I was hired to lead the R&D team for the black conductive HIPS for sheet extrusion and thermoforming process. I had a very simple laboratory back then with only 2 single screw extruders and a lab technician. Over the years, together with my team, we built the Polymer Research Center to its current state where we now have the analytical laboratory, plastic testing laboratory and advance process laboratory that is equipped for compounding, sheet extrusion and injection molding. This year I have crossed another milestone in my career when I was entrusted the role of Deputy Managing Director of Texchem Polymers. I have come a long way from managing a laboratory to having the opportunity to manage a company.

Q : What are you most grateful for in life?I have a supportive family as well as good and caring maids that have helped take care of my two children as well as my home so that I am able to go to work with no worries. I am also grateful to have a career out of something that I love to do.

“ “This year I have crossed another milestone in my career when I was entrusted the role of Deputy Managing Director of Texchem Polymers. I have come a long way from managing a laboratory to having the opportunity to manage a company.


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Sushi Kin Took Part in the 9th Halal Certification Bodies Convention

BY SUHAILA BINTI SAGHIL @ YUSOF (SUSHI KIN SDN BHD)

The Halal Hub Division of JAKIM organized the 9th Halal Certification Bodies Convention from 1st to 3rd

April 2018 at Le Meridien Hotel, Putrajaya. A total of 700 delegates from 52 countries attended the convention.

Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd was invited as a panel member for the forum titled “Halal is a Bright Future”. Mr Akihiko Hijioka (President & COO of Texchem Restaurant Systems Sdn. Bhd) represented Sushi King. Other panel members were Mr Mohd Aminuddin Sham Tajuddin (Director, Halal F&B and Agro-Based, MATRADE) as the moderator, Mr Othman Bin Md Yusof (Chairman, Federation of Malaysian Manufactures-FMM) and Ms Hamidah Minhaj (Director of Global Regulatory Affairs Asia Pacific, Colgate-Palmolive Asia Limited). During this forum, we shared with the delegation our experiences in obtaining the Halal certification and the positive impact to the business.

As a new comer in the Halal industry with less than two years, it is Sushi Kin’s pride to be chosen as a panel in this convention!

Q : You have always struck me as someone who is very calm and composed. How do you maintain such equanimity?Oh, I am glad to know that others see me as someone calm and composed. Personally, I place great emphasis on acquiring and improving my EQ as it determines how we interact and treat people in our lives and how we are going to cope with pressure when faced with a crisis. I have learned through my past encounters as well as those experiences of others that in many circumstances, EQ is more important than IQ in ensuring ones well-being, happiness and success in life.

Q : How do you think women’s role at work and at home have evolved over the years?Although we have more and more women in the work force now compared to the olden days, you will still find that women generally remain as the homemaker especially in the Asian household.

Q : Why do you think there is a general perception that female bosses are more difficult to work with?This is simply because they have more things on their plate; multiple roles that they are taking on as mother, wife, homemaker and career woman, hence the no-nonsense attitude in most women bosses. They simply do not have time to beat around the bush and prefer a more direct and straightforward approach. They are also more decisive. These traits may be misinterpreted or misconstrued as being difficult.

Q : Do you face challenges balancing work expectations and family? I believe this is just a matter of time management and self-discipline and anything can be overcome.

Q : Texchem is aiming to increase the number of female staff in the management level. Based on your personal experience, what would be the one piece of advice you would give to the management to ensure the success of this? Our Management is already doing very well in this area. Generally, the hiring and grooming process in Texchem shall play an important role in increasing the number of female staff in the management level.

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EQ is more important than IQ in ensuring ones well-being, happiness and success in life.

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Texchem Materials Vietnam and Roki S&S Malaysia

- Joint Exhibition, Propak Vietnam 2018BY GARY LEE (TEXCHEM MATERIALS (VIETNAM) CO LTD)

Texchem Materials (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., is proud to jointly participate in Propak Vietnam 2018 with Roki S&S Malaysia.

The exhibition was held at SECC Hall, Ho Chi Minh City from 20th to 22nd March 2018. This was the first time Texchem Vietnam and Roki S&S Malaysia participated in Propak which is an annual event.

Propak Vietnam is one of the major exhibition in Vietnam with 496 exhibitors from 31 participating countries, and this year it attracted more than 8,223 trade visitors from 36 countries. It is the largest international trade event for the rapidly expanding processing and packaging industries in Vietnam and Indochina. This annual event is dedicated to technology suppliers involved in the food and beverages, pharmaceutical processing and packaging, plus printing and labeling industries; bringing together thousands of industry leaders and professionals from all segments of the supply chain under one roof. Our team was the only Industrial Filter Cartridge/System exhibitor in this event among the many different exhibitor profiles, which attracted much attention from event attendees.

Roki Group was established since 1978 under the name of Nippon Roki Co., Ltd. in Japan. With more than 30 years of filter cartridge experience, Roki Filter is one of the leading filter cartridge brands in the world with global partners like 3M Company (USA), Samsung SDI Co., Ltd (Korea), Akzo Nobel N.V. (Spain), The Dow Chemical Company (Germany), Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Sony Corporation and many more.

During the 3-day event, Roki S&S Malaysia was represented by their President, Mr Casper Leow, together with Mr Motoi Kubo (Regional Sales Manager) and Mr Fumitoshi Abe (Sales Manager). Representing Texchem Materials Vietnam were Mr Peter Lim (Managing Director), Mr Gary Lee (Asst. GM), Mr Nguyen Phuc Le Vinh (Branch Manager), Mr Su Di Long (Asst. Sales Manager), Mr Pham Minh Quan (Asst Sales Manager) and Mr Cao Huy Hiep (Senior Sales Executive). On hand to support us was Mr Edwin Ng of Lifeon Asia, Malaysia who provided technical support to the team.

At the same time, Texchem Materials (Vietnam) also took the opportunity to exhibit some of our Industrial and Specialty Chemicals at the booth. We promoted our products such as, Evonik’s Epoxy Additives, Milliken’s Nucleating Agent and Chang Chun Petrochemicals adhesive chemicals which are all relevant to the Packaging Industry.

From this 3-day exhibition, we received many new enquiries from local Vietnam manufacturers and multi-national companies. This provided us new leads to potential clients and we shall continue to follow up to create new businesses in Vietnam. Most importantly, this event provided the necessary experience to our Vietnam team, and this would enable them to improve further when they participate in other exhibitions in the future.

Roki S&S Malaysia and Texchem Materials (Vietnam) shall definitely look forward to jointly participate in Propak Vietnam 2019 next year. From left : Mr Cao Huy Hiep, Mr Casper Leow, Mr Fumitoshi Abe, Mr Motoi Kubo, Mr Edwin Ng and Mr Gary Lee



Working Trip to Tokyo, Japan in March 2018 BY DAVID NGO (KOKUBU FOOD LOGISTICS MALAYSIA SDN BHD)

On 27th to 30th March 2018, I was given the privilege to attend a training program organised by our JV partner

Kokubu Corp Japan.

I arrived at Narita Airport in the early morning of 27th March and was warmly greeted at the arrival hall by M.Ishihara san and Jacky Kesuma san. From there we moved to Kokubu Misato Distribution Centre which is located at Misato Interchange at Tokyo Gaikan Expressway, about an hour’s drive from Narita. Upon arrival at Kokubu Misato DC, we were greeted by Y.Kishimoto san and M.Takebayahi san. I then proceeded for my training program.

Day 1 training focused on warehouse operation. I was able to witness for myself the high discipline and efficiency of Japanese workers. How work flows from one stage and moves seamlessly to the next stage – from In-bound Receiving, Labelling & Storage, Gross Picking, Sorting, up until the stocks were loaded into trucks. The most fascinating part is Kokubu internally developed Gate Assorting System (GAS). This system enables them to delivery accurately to more than 1,500 outlets every day.

Day 2 training session covered Distribution. I was introduced to Truck Fleet Management, Truck Maintenance, Delivery Rules, Driver’s Manual & Health Care, Transport Cost Structure, Optimising Load Factor, etc. They even conduct alcohol level testing on truck drivers using a breath analyser. Upon returning to Malaysia, I plan to introduce some of these into our Truck Fleet Management.

Day 3 training consisted of reviewing the overall training subjects and identifying which parts can be suitably adopted

for KFLM operation in Malaysia, while bearing in mind the differences in work culture and warehouse facilities at both countries.

On the evening of 28th March, T.Akiyama san (Director, Head of Logistics Group) hosted a dinner for us. Also present were Mr Wong Kin Chai and A. Hijioka san. Others from Kokubu were K.Hayashi san and A.Motohashi san.

We were lucky as our trip coincided with the peak blooming of Sakura flowers. After dinner, we took a stroll at Chidorigafuchi Park to enjoy the Sakura flowers bloom. It was indeed a most beautiful sight.

Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu once again…

Gambarimashoo.

Sugino san’s Visit to Myanmar – 27 to 31 May 2018

BY GOH CHIN MENG (TEXCHEM FOOD MYANMAR LIMITED)

Mr Masayuki Sugino, the new President and COO of Food Division paid his first visit to Myanmar on 27th May 2018. Upon

arrival at the Yangon airport, Mr Sugino travelled straight to Labutta, accompanied by Mr Goh Chin Meng, Deputy MD of Texchem Food Myanmar Limited. The journey took about 6.5 hours, and in between we had to cross the river Myaung Mya by a small vehicle barge due to the recent collapse of the Myaung Mya bridge.

Once we reached Labutta, Mr Sugino was ushered by Mr Randolph, Assistant GM of Texchem Marine Labutta Limited (TMLL) to the Soft Shell crab and Hamaguri processing area at TMLL. Mr Sugino posed some questions to our Production and QA teams and they responded well to the enquiries.

The following day, after a light breakfast of Mohinga (Myanmar’s rice noodle in fish soup), Mr Sugino was brought to visit several raw crab collecting stations together with Mr Soh Chee Weng, Assistant GM, R&D of Texchem Food Sdn Bhd. Mr Soh explained about some natural behaviors of the crab.

Next, we visited the Soft Shell crab farm and the adjacent Barramundi fish farm. Our farm operations team generously shared all relevant information about crab and fish farming. Mr Sugino was also shown the construction base for the crab hatchery facility.

Before departing to Yangon, Mr Sugino conducted a discussion with our key staff in TMLL, whereby some topics are related to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) management. He also spent some time to introduce himself and his management style.

On 29th July, both Mr Brian Tan and Mr Sugino flew to Myeik, accompanied by Mr Ng Bak Kuang and Mr Goh Chin Meng. Mr Chan Kheng Hsin, General Manager of ASK Andaman Limited guided Mr Sugino to visit all the processing factories. Similar to Labutta, we gathered all the key staff from ASK Andaman Limited (ASKA) and Texchem Food Myanmar Limited (TFML) to introduce themselves to Mr Sugino. We also visited Crab Island that same day. We returned to Yangon the next day. At the Yangon office, a meeting was held whereby Mr Sugino took the opportunity to be introduced to all the key staff and to address his management style and expectations. That evening, we had a good dinner with Mr Sugino and invited U Maung Sitt, our long term business associate to join us.

Mr Sugino expressed that he plans to visit Myanmar on a regular basis and our team looks forward to more future visits.

Mr Sugino’s message to his Food Division team :

“I have just returned from my second trip to Myanmar (end June) and I shall be most appreciative of those who look forward to work together with me and to drive the change together. My task is to encourage my staff and team to openly discuss opportunities and problems together and to find a solution together; once we have done so, we shall move ahead as a team to complete the mission. I am most excited and proud to be with you at this time. May the Force be with you and me.”



New Corporate Affairs Committee Line-up FROM 1 JULY 2018

Date appointed to CAC : 1 July 2015

Designation and Company : General Manager, ASK Andaman Ltd & Texchem Food Myanmar Ltd

Educational Background/Credentials : ACCA-CAT, Institut Perkim-Goon

Date Joined Texchem : 8 December 2013

Briefly describe your roles in the company : I oversee and manage the factory operations and sales for ASK Andaman and Texchem Food Myanmar. I work closely with our talented team in Myanmar to deliver great quality seafood products and to achieve company goals and objectives. Currently my team and I are going all out to improve the performance of the Myanmar operations.

Hobbies : Travelling, jogging and enjoying good seafood.

Marital Status : Married.

Fun Facts:I like counting the number of glasses of beer consumed by each person at my table during a dinner.

CHAN KHENG HSIN

Dates appointed to CAC: Date appointed as CAC Chairperson:1 July 2017 1 July 2018

Designation and Company : Assistant General Manager, Texchem Restaurant Systems Sdn Bhd

Educational Background/Credentials : LLB, University of Nottingham

Date Joined Texchem : 13 February 2017

Briefly describe your roles in the company : I oversee the Business Administration Department of the Restaurant Division. The BA Department is tasked with ensuring that all relevant licenses and permits are obtained to enable the outlets/businesses to operate (i.e. business license, advertising permits). I also handle all legal related matters for the Restaurant Division and liaise with GLSSD, Penang for legal and company secretarial matters.

I am also the Management Representative for Miraku Sdn Bhd since the first quarter of 2018.

Hobbies : Reading, traveling and enjoying good food.

Marital Status : Single.

Fun Facts:Lives to eat. Has a total of 6 tattoos to-date.

DEBI PHUAH HSU-JEAN

Date appointed to CAC : 1 January 2015

Designation and Company : Assistant General Manager, Texchem Materials Sdn Bhd (Johor Branch)

Educational Background/Credentials : • Master of Management, University of Technology Malaysia• Bachelor of Management, University of Technology Malaysia

Date Joined Texchem : 16 August 2004

Briefly describe your roles in the company : I assist the General Manager on the day-to-day operations to ensure a positive, safe and profitable working environment for the employees. I am also responsible for expanding existing businesses and developing new businesses. I supervise the sales and admin team to ensure we achieve the company’s objectives and goals.

Hobbies : Golf and travelling.

Marital Status : Married with 2 children.

Fun Facts:I am left-handed.

VINCENT KHOR

YUTO TAGO


Designation and Company : Managing Director, Sea Master (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Educational Background/Credentials : Bachelor of Commerce and Management, Hitotsubashi University (Japan)Master of Business Administration, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth (USA)

Date Joined Texchem : 1 January 2016

Briefly describe your roles in the company : My main role is to transform the operation of Sea Master (Malaysia) to succesfully run as the Central Kitchen to support the food service industry.

Hobbies : Reading.


Fun Facts:My family enjoy their life in Malaysia. My seven-year old son learns English here and is now my English teacher.




Designation and Company : Senior Manager, Texchem Resources Bhd

Educational Background/Credentials : Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Bunkyo University, Japan.

Date Joined Texchem : 25 January 2010

Briefly describe your roles in the company : Sell, market and popularize TEXa in Japan and globally.

Hobbies : Spending quality time with my children.


Fun Facts:My metabolism rate has been slowing down consistently for the last few years!

SHUNSUKE SAKUMA


Designation and Company : Assistant General Manager, Texchem Materials Sdn Bhd (Kuala Lumpur Branch)

Educational Background/Credentials : Bachelor of Business Information System, Tunku Abdul Rahman College

Date Joined Texchem : 9 November 2015

Briefly describe your roles in the company : My duty as an AGM of Texchem Matetrials Central Region is to oversee and manage the operation and business development of the company. I am responsible to work together with my team to ensure the company grows and meets its goals.

Hobbies : Travelling, reading and cycling.

Marital Status : Married with 1 child.

Fun Facts:I am a weekend husband and father. I travel home to Batu Pahat, Johor every weekend to be with my family and enjoy every moment spent with them.

SOH YONG JEN


Designation and Company : General Manager – Labo, Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd

Educational Background/Credentials : Bachelor of Commerce, Senshu University, Tokyo, JapanCredentials:Pufferfish processing license of Tokyo, Pufferfish processing license of Kanagawa,Cooking License of Japan

Date Joined Texchem : 1 October 2009

Briefly describe your roles in the company : I am in charge of menu development and the kitchen operation design for Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd, Sushi King Company Limited (Vietnam), PT Sushi King (Indonesia) and Donburi House Sdn Bhd. I am also in charge of running the entire Sushi King Company Limited business in Vietnam.

Hobbies : Cooking and taking vacations on islands.

Marital Status : Single.

Fun Facts:I find myself having to put black hair dye to cover up the white hair that started sprouting out after I joined Sushi Kin 2 years ago.


Designation and Company : Assistant General Manager, Quality Management, Texchem Restaurant Systems Sdn Bhd

Educational Background/Credentials : Bachelor Degree of Science with Honours in Food Science and Nutrition

Date Joined Texchem : 25 October 2005

Briefly describe your roles in the company : Managing the food safety and halal compliance for all brands and companies under the Restaurant Division.

Hobbies : Jogging.

Marital Status : Married with 1 child.

Fun Facts:Small but powerful.

LEE LIH FEN

JUN SATO



Hoshino Coffee from Japan arrives in Malaysia with the opening of its first flagship outlet at Mid Valley

Megamall in December 2017, offering Malaysian coffee fans high quality hand-dripped coffee with a wide array of mouth-watering food selections. This year in March, Hoshino Coffee opened its second outlet in Malaysia, at Queensbay Mall Penang; followed by the third and latest outlet at the al fresco dining area of Gurney Plaza, Penang on 4th July 2018. Quality is never compromised as the premium hand-dripped coffee is prepared in detail for each cup of coffee. Hoshino Coffee uses specialty-grade Arabica beans which are carefully selected, and freshly roasted at Hoshino Coffee Mid Valley to retain its flavour and aroma. To further enhance the taste, hot coffee is served in a preheated cup; while iced coffee is served in a copper mug to present each beverage in its best form.

The must-try beverages when visiting Hoshino Coffee are their signature Hoshino Blend Coffee and Japanese Milkcoffee – both offering you a taste of Japan’s premium brewed beverage that will fulfil your daily dose of caffeine and fill your senses with the enriching aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

Hoshino Coffee Malaysia Now Has 3 Outlets!

BY VANDY YAP (D&N COFFEE AND RESTAURANT MALAYSIA SDN BHD)

For more information on Hoshino Coffee, please log on to https://www.facebook.com/Hoshino-Coffee-Malaysia.

Other iconic desserts that will surely satisfy the sweet tooth are the thick, yet fluffy Pancake Souffle, the light and airy pot-baked Souffle and the fluffy French Toast served with custard cream. These scrumptious treats paired with Hoshino’s premium quality coffee will complete your enjoyable dining experience in a cozy Japanese Café setting.

The beloved coffee brand that was founded in 2011, opened its first outlet in Saitama Prefecture, Japan and has been capturing the hearts and palates of the people around it. Currently, it has expanded to more than 180 outlets in Japan and has made their presence in Singapore, South Korea, China and most recently, Malaysia.

Hoshino Coffee is a culmination of the partnership between Nippon Restaurant System (NRS) and Doutor Coffee. NRS is known for its unique delectable food menu, serving more than 30 dining brands in Japan while Doutor Coffee is renowned for its coffee roasting and brewing expertise of more than 50 years, being the largest coffee chain in Japan.

Milkcoffee with Raspberry Chocolate

Hoshino Blend Coffee

Hoshino Spaghetti with Eggplant, Chicken Bacon, Shimeji & Chicken Sausage

Teriyaki Chicken Platter with Onsen Egg

Omu Rice & Chicken Teriyaki with Salad

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Chamber Concert at Villa Primavera on Saturday 19 MayBY JUNE CHEANG (TEXCHEM RESOURCES BHD)

Sergei Glavatskih narrating his experience in selecting Steinway Grand Model B-211 in Hamburg on 23rd February 2018 for and on behalf of Texchem –

“I have no words to express how wonderful was my trip around the factory, and how much I thank Steinway representatives – Mr Guido Zimmermann, VP & MD of Steinway & Sons Europe, Mr Gerrit Glaner, Steinway Concert & Artist Manager and Mr James Ledgerwood who received me at the hotel where I stayed and accompanied me to the factory. I have always considered Steinway pianos the best in the world, much before I could afford my own, and I can only feel my visit to Steinway factory as a precious gift or a miracle. Although I am now just a teacher, I cannot forget that I used to be a pianist. I love pianos, I knew the name “Hamburg Steinway factory” from early childhood, and it had always been a sort of sacred place for me. Visiting there would be one of the most remarkable impressions of my life. The photographs, they are very important for me, I want to keep this memory.”

A Harmony of Melodies Kokubu Malaysia’s

Annual Dinner 2018BY CALLIE HO (KOKUBU FOOD LOGISTICS MALAYSIA SDN BHD)

On 19th April 2018, Kokubu Food Logistics Malaysia Sdn Bhd (KFLM) held our annual dinner at Concorde Hotel,

Shah Alam. This year we were honored to have the presence of several colleagues from Texchem Restaurant Systems Sdn Bhd, Sea Master (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Texchem Corporation Sdn Bhd. It was indeed great to have them join in our celebration.

Mr Wong Kin Chai, Managing Director of KFLM took the opportunity to welcome Mr M. Ishihara from Kokubu Japan, who joined KFLM team on 16th April 2018. We also welcomed Mr Jacky Kesuma, who came all the way from Kokubu Japan to join our dinner.

At the same event, we bid farewell to our colleague Mr T. Yasuda who shall return to Kokubu Japan, having served in KFLM for two years. We wish him all the very best as he undertakes his new assignment back in Japan. Mr A. Hijioka presented a momento to Mr T. Yasuda during that evening.

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On 19th May, the Steinway Grand made its debut, “A Harmony Of Melodies” by renowned pianist Sergei Glavatskih

accompanied by cellist Oleg Bugaev and flutist Gareth McLearnon at Villa Primavera. The trio performed popular classics by Chopin, Liszt and Faure as well as traditional Irish tunes, “Danny Boy”, “Brian Boru’s March” and “Belfast Hornpipe” and a lot more.

The concert was attended by an overwhelming response from seasonal guests, with a special appearance by the Russian Ambassador H.E. Valery Yemolov and his wife, Madam Irina who came all the way from Kuala Lumpur. It was a splendid honour to the hosts of Villa Primavera.

A sumptuous Japanese dinner by Miraku was specially prepared and served, paired by carefully chosen wines. With so much to catch up with each other, the joyous party ended close to midnight, yet the night was still young…

Messages from Datin Seri Irene Yeap & Dato’ Danny Goon, both long time good friends of the hosts, the Konishis –

“I am indeed honored to be asked to deliver a “Thank You” address to you and your distinguished guests. There were so many things I wanted to say but in the excitement, I may have forgotten to mention some; in particular the haunting heart-rending beautiful tribute of the piece, Sakura by the musicians to acknowledge your generosity and vision for music here in Penang. Penangites are so very lucky! Sakura is the epitome of all that is Japan and Japanese, and it describes the beauty externally and internally of your wife Puan Sri Atsuko. What a magical evening.” - Datin Seri Irene Yeap

“The big event was of course, the introduction of the new Steinway. The host was very proud of it and spoke about how it all came about, the purchase decision process, the on-site selection by Sergei, etc.

For perhaps the first time, Sergei was accompanied, by Oleg Bugaev the Cellist, and Gareth Mclearnon the Flutist. They contributed much to the guests’ delight. Gareth was in a very colourful shirt, and took a seat in the hall when not performing, which was so refreshing! He also played several solo numbers including what he said was the most beautiful song in Ireland, “Danny Boy”. The lyrics of Danny Boy were penned by my former boss, Fred Weatherly’s uncle, an eminent Queen’s Counsel also named Fred Weatherly, just after the 1st World War.

The concert is the longest, if my memory serves me right, and did not end till just after 9pm after two very enthusiastic encores by Sergei, who was so keen to continue enjoying the Steinway! He probably hit every key in the process.” - Dato’ Danny Goon

A thank you note from a lovely couple -“Dear Tan Sri & Puan Sri, thank you ever so much again for a wonderful and very special evening at your beautiful Villa Primavera. As always, it was very joyful - especially the Astor Piazolla pieces at the end; one of our favorite composers!”

- Anna Maria Braun & Tim-Niklas Schopp

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Happy Retirement Mr Ridzuan!

BY YEW YOKE FAH (ACUMEN SCIENTIFIC SDN BHD)

On 30th May 2018, a dinner was held at Villa Primavera to thank Mr Ridzuan Ismail for his 30 years of service with

Texchem and to bid him a fond farewell.

Mr Ridzuan joined Fumakilla Malaysia Berhad as Quality Assurance Engineer way back in year 1987. Since then, he spent a good 12 years in Fumakilla and held various positions including QC Manager and Factory Manager. Due to his strong leadership, he was promoted to General Manager (R&D Group).

In 2009, Mr Ridzuan was instrumental in establishing Acumen Scientific Sdn Bhd. Since then, he become the Managing Director of Acumen Scientific until retirement. Despite his vast experience and long service in Texchem group, Mr Ridzuan has always remained humble and he is someone who is always willing to guide and coach his staff.

We would like to convey a heartfelt goodbye to someone who has made such an important contribution to the growth of the company. He will be remembered for the great things that he has done not only for this company, but for every staff in the workplace.

May he retire knowing that he has made a remarkable contribution and touched the lives of all of us in Texchem in immeasurable ways.

Welcome Dinner for New CEO of HSBC Malaysia Cum Farewell

Dinner for Outgoing CEOBY OOI CHYE KHOON (TEXCHEM CORPORATION SDN BHD)

On 6th April 2018, Tan Sri F. Konishi hosted a dinner at Villa Primavera for the new CEO of HSBC Malaysia, Mr Stuart Milne and outgoing CEO, Mr Mukhtar Hussain. Other

representatives from HSBC Malaysia who attended the dinner were Mr Andrew Sill, Managing Director of Commercial Banking, Mr Lim Eng Seong, Managing Director of Retail Banking and Mr Martin Ong, Head of Corporate Banking (Northern Region).

Mr Mukhtar Hussain, who has been with HSBC Malaysia since December 2009 after being transferred from HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd, shall take on a new role on 1st of July 2018 to lead the “One Belt, One Road” project at HSBC Hong Kong. Mr Stuart Milne who assumed the CEO position of HSBC Malaysia since 24th May 2018 was the CEO of HSBC India prior to the transfer.

HSBC and Texchem have always enjoyed a strong banker-client relationship and we shall continue to build on this long-term positive relationship with Mr Stuart Milne and his colleagues.

Lastly, our heartiest congratulations to Mr Stuart Milne and Mr Mukhtar Hussain on your new roles and we wish you all the very best.

Seated from left : Mr Stuart Milne & Mr Mukhtar HussainStanding between Tan Sri F. Konishi : Mr Andrew Sill (left), Mr Martin Ong (right) and Mr Lim Eng Seong (back)



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With Ms Joan Lim-Chong (CEO, Mount Miriam), Mr Khoo (BOD, Mount Miriam) & Mr John Lau (Chairman, Mount Miriam).

Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital’s Charity Food Fair Press Corference.

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Mount Miriam “Ho Chiak” Charity Food Fair

BY KHAW TEOH SU PING (TEXCHEM POLYMER ENGINEERING SDN BHD)

our restaurant’s offerings, while 8 volunteers gave up their Sunday to set up, run the stall, and exuberantly marketed and served fair goers to raise as much funds as possible for the hospital. Special shoutout to Mr Boey (Sushi King), Mr CK Ooi and Ben Wong (Yoshinoya), Ms Tong CB and Ms Ng GC (Sea Master), Ms Adelyn Cheah (Doutor), TLC committee members, Industrial’s People Culture Development lead Ms Tan Wen Li and project lead Ms Adeline Yeoh for planning, seeking sponsorship and selling coupons to ensure the Texchem booth was a success. A big thank you to all Texchemers who purchased a total of 85 tickets to the food fair.

The saying “in helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us” proves true as, while we dedicate ourselves to lift some burden off the shoulder of cancer patients, we learnt not to take health for granted and to find compassion within ourselves.

It is Texchem management’s vision that the Group’s dedication to improving community should be driven by employee volunteerism, and so we hope more Texchemers will also participate and drive volunteering efforts in future.

On Sunday, 6th May, Texchem took part in the “Ho Chiak” Charity Food Fair to raise funds for Mount

Miriam Cancer Hospital, a not-for profit cancer hospital, in support of the hospital’s mission to serve cancer patients in need, regardless of nationality, race, belief or income.

While Texchem Resources Bhd sponsored a stall at a cost of RM5,000; Sushi King, Yoshinoya, Doutor Coffee and Sea Master showed solidarity in helping cancer patients by generously sponsoring bento sets, beef bowl rice, coffee and chigiri-age for sale at the food fair. Our booth proved to be a hit and RM2,415 was generated from the sale of the sponsored food and beverage. 100% of the sales proceeds were donated to Mount Miriam for its Needy Cancer Patient Fund, which disburses about RM100,000 to needy patients every month, as well as the hospital’s Development Fund, set up to enable the hospital to invest in the latest cancer treatment technology.

It was simply heartening to see Texchemers taking to heart Texchem’s community work. Staff from various participating outlets worked hand-in-hand with Texchem volunteers to ensure the food and beverages were delivered on time by batches so that we uphold the high quality and standard of

From left : Tan Wen Li, Adeline Yeoh, Mr John Lau (Chairman) & Mr Dean Liu (Board of Director, Mount Miriam)



Let’s KONGA!!!BY WINNIE KHO (TEXCHEM POLYMER ENGINEERING SDN BHD)

Texchem Ladies’ Club (TLC) brought KONGA, the hottest new dance-fitness trend in Australia to Mainland Penang

for Texchem ladies who enjoyed 8 sessions of exhilarating workout between April to May 2018. Classes were held every Thursdays, 6.30pm, at Chai Leng Park, Perai.

18 ladies took part in this program, and was proud to be Ms Jocelyn Pang, the highly energetic KONGA instructor’s first batch of students in Prai, as this program is still new in Penang, and the search for a good instructor was a challenge in itself.

After 2 years of organising Zumba classes for the benefit of Texchem ladies working in Prai, TLC took the initiative to bring in a fresh program which most people would not have the opportunity to experience otherwise. We found KONGA to be completely different from Zumba. The class incorporates easy-to-follow dance moves with high intensity boxing, cardio, dance and sculpting moves, all set to the hottest beats from

decades of hit songs. We did squats, burpees, sprints and sweated a lot at every class, yet, we enjoyed every minute of it. Jocelyn, a very patient instructor, coached us step-by-step whenever we needed help. An hour of KONGA could burn over 700 calories due to the “switch-up” formula with sustained high intensity moves. Furthermore, KONGA also helps improve coordination, boost metabolic rate and increase joint mobility.

Whether one is very fit or totally uncoordinated, KONGA is great for a full body workout as its moves are designed to shape, sculpt & redefine the body. If you are interested to know where you can KONGA, you may contact TLC for more details.

As Mahatma Ghandi said “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver”. Hence, we hope more will join us in future, to workout, sweat and stay healthy together.

Activities by AmiwayBY SAN WIN THEIN (ASK ANDAMAN LTD)

Amiway is a club set up by the employees of Myeik operations in Myanmar to encourage our people to carry out volunteering

work, charity work and corporate social responsibility towards the local community. Amiway volunteers have been consistently carrying out social work on a monthly basis and the following were the activities conducted in the first half of 2018.

14th January 2018 – Cleaning up of the factory compound. At the end of the task, volunteers were taken for a fun trip to the waterfall.

25th February 2018 – Second visit to Aged House to clean up the surrounding area and giving the building a fresh coat of paint. We also donated fruits to the house residents consisting of senior citizens.

18th March 2018 – Visit to a male orphanage home and providing cleaning and painting work. Spent some time with the young boys there and to give them encouragement. Some food items were also donated.

22nd April 2018 – Provided volunteer service to the monks during the Thai-Myanmar Joint Donation procession and ceremony. Assisted in the cleaning up after the ceremony at Mahar Sidhi Zaya Pagoda.

13th May 2018 – Second visit to the male orphanage home to paint and clean-up compound. Supplied breakfast to the orphanage.

Besides the above CSR programs, other activities our staff participated in were :

Water Festival (Thingyan) – mid AprilMyanmar’s New Year Festival (Thingyan), takes place towards the end of the Myanmar calendar, it is a transit event from the old to the Myanmar New Year. It is the most famous festival and the longest celebrated ceremony in the Myanmar calendar.

Before we enjoyed the long stretch of public holidays, the Myanmar staff celebrate the Water Festival every year by water-throwing or dousing one another, enjoying the food sponsored by the respective departments as well as having lucky draws, sponsored by the company. After that, we enjoyed the main event, which was a talent show by our own staff, whereby they performed various traditional and international dances until the sun goes down.

New Year 2018 Runs, sport events, games and team building are part of the yearly activities for the Myanmar team during the New Year from 1st to 4th January. These activities are carried out to keep up everyone’s motivation to stay fit, healthy and positive throughout the year. As health is a kind of wealth, having a healthy workforce is an essential part of running a healthy business.



Yoga Swing and Real Rider Fitness ClassesBY KHAW TEOH SU PING (TEXCHEM POLYMER ENGINEERING SDN BHD)

Yoga also reminds us not to force ourselves into any posture, but accept where we are now; for being

forgiving and with enough practice, we will be able to execute the posture.

19 Texchem ladies who started the first Yoga Swing class on 5th April, went unsure of what to expect and found themselves having to deal with colorful looking hammocks; were soon transformed into yogis at the fourth and final class on 26th April.

The aid of a swing-like contraption helped the ladies refine their postures, deepen stretches, and safely invert to decompress the spine. Although we were put through various postures that truly challenged our strength, flexibility, and balance, laughter was a common sound which vibrated within the four walls of the class as it was both challenging and fun.

We have Yoga Instructor Janis Tan to thank for the 4 wonderful lessons. She is a US Yoga Alliance E-RYT200 (experienced registered yoga teacher) and ACE (American

Council on Exercise) certified Personal Trainer and was also the Head Teacher for the Bodybalance (Yoga, Tai Chi & Pilates) and Bodyvive (Cardiovascular and Functional Strength training) programs for Fitness First Penang - thus, the great versatility in every weekly class.

In May, 16 Texchem ladies who successfully registered for Real Rider, an indoor cycling class, were put through the pace on stationary bicycles which allows the rider to lean and turn on the bike to increase muscular activation throughout the body.

Each session comprised of warmup flat rides, all-out sprints, hill climbs and sudden descent. The sessions are functional, fun and pushed our workout to a whole new level. With music blasting in an indoor studio fitted with disco lighting, the riding classes were both sweat inducing and hip.

Both programs were organized by Texchem Ladies Club and took place at Team Powerhouse Fitness located in Island Plaza.

Yoga practitioners find that Yoga:• Brings a sense of calm

• Helps us reach a deeper spiritual place (no matter your religion)

• Knows no age limit • Helps us heal

• Teaches us to let go • Connects us with nature

For those who missed out on any of the programs as both programs were fully registered before the closing date, you may contact the gym for a trial. Team Powerhouse is also our Corporate Partner who offers Texchemers exclusive rates, so you may want to check the gym out.



Ramadhan Buffet DinnerBY AW KIAN KWAN (TEXCHEM CORPORATION SDN BHD)

Being a multi-racial company, we celebrate everything! The month of Ramadhan means it is that time of the year where we get to enjoy great food with our fasting

Muslim colleagues.

Group HR-Central Region organised a “Buka Puasa” dinner at Kitchen Art Brasserie Restaurant, Empire Hotel, Subang on 4th June 2018 in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan. A buffet dinner of Malay delicacies was enjoyed while everyone reflected on the spiritual benefits, such as patience, mercy and self-control which were experienced by our Muslim colleagues and friends as they prepared for the Eid Al Fitri celebrations.

Malay cuisine consisting of Aromatic Jintan Chicken, Balinese Whole Lamb, Sup Gear Box, Ayam Penyet, Itik Salai Cili Api were served. It was a memorable night as Texchem Corporation was able to celebrate a very meaningful occasion with our fellow colleagues and share delicious food and more importantly, fill our hearts with joy and laughter!

Here are some of the photos taken at the Ramadhan Dinner.

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Honouring MilestonesLet’s celebrate the exceptional dedication and outstanding contribution of Texchemers who have reached an important milestone!

03.05.198830 years

02.06.200315 years

Yap Kee Keong President & Group CEODate Joined :Year of Services :

Thien Vui Kiong Executive DirectorDate Joined :Year of Services :

Texchem Resources Bhd Texchem Malaysia Sdn Bhd

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05.04.1993 25 years

02.06.2008 10 years

Marimuthu A/L Annamalai Manager, Manufacturing TechnologyDate Joined :Year of Services :

Chaw Ai Lan Administration OfficerDate Joined :Year of Services :

Texchem Life Sciences Sdn Bhd Sea Master Food Sdn Bhd


Years’ Years’

16.06.1998 20 years

21.06.2008 10 years

01.06.2003 15 years

02.06.2008 10 years

Zaizilaridzuan Bin Abdullah Maintenance & Facilities SupervisorDate Joined :Year of Services :

Mahendran A/L KarishasamyReceiving Planner Date Joined :Year of Services :

See Ai Li Assistant Manager Date Joined :Year of Services :

Cheam Boon Hui Asst. Admin Manager Date Joined :Year of Services :

Texchem-Pack (PP) Sdn Bhd Sea Master Food Sdn Bhd

Texchem Corporation Sdn Bhd Texchem Materials Sdn Bhd

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15.07.1998 20 years

16.06.2008 10 years

14.06.2003 15 years

02.06.2008 10 years

06.05.2003 15 years

21.07.2008 10 years

Nirmala Devi A/P Chandran Sr. Administration ExecutiveDate Joined :Year of Services :

Prema A/P Devan Line Leader Date Joined :Year of Services :

Norazahar Bin SahakChief CookDate Joined :Year of Services :

Arzahari Bin AhmadAdministrative Asst.Date Joined :Year of Services :

Azizan Bin Yusoff Design Engineer Date Joined :Year of Services :

Mala D/O Krishnan Senior Accounts AssistantDate Joined :Year of Services :

Texchem Materials Sdn Bhd Sea Master Food Sdn Bhd

Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd Texchem Corporation Sdn Bhd

Texchem Polymer Engineering Sdn Bhd Texchem Materials Sdn Bhd

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22.06.1993 25 years

02.06.2008 10 years

Brian Tan Guan Hooi Deputy ChairmanDate Joined :Year of Services :

Tong Cheng Beoy Senior Business ManagerDate Joined :Year of Services :

Texchem Resources Bhd Sea Master Food Sdn Bhd


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Cheang Yoon KeongSenior Operations ManagerDate Joined :Year of Services :

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Honouring MilestonesLet’s celebrate the exceptional dedication and outstanding contribution of Texchemers who have reached an important milestone!

02.06.200810 years

Zazawi Binti Ablah Lab Technician II Date Joined :Year of Services :

Acumen Scientific Sdn Bhd


Years’ Years’

01.07.2008 10 years

Chen Suet Li Asst Restaurant ManagerDate Joined :Year of Services :

Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd

28.04.2008 10 years

02.06.2008 10 years

Noorizan Binti Mohd ArshadSenior Human Resources ExecutiveDate Joined :Year of Services :

Lim Ying Ying Admin & Account ExecutiveDate Joined :Year of Services :

Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd

Sea Master (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

14.07.2008 10 years

02.06.2008 10 years

07.07.2008 10 years

Samsiah Binti Mohd SaadCrew LeaderDate Joined :Year of Services :

Ng Good Ching Factory Manager Date Joined :Year of Services :

Neoh Bee BeePurchasing Executive Date Joined :Year of Services :

Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd



02.07.2008 10 years

Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd

02.06.200810 years

Choo Chee CheongSenior Finance ManagerDate Joined :Year of Services :

Texchem Food Sdn Bhd

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02.05.2008 10 years

Yau Boon Foo Assistant Sales Manager Date Joined :Year of Services :

Texchem-Pack (Johor) Sdn Bhd


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Lim Ean TingAssistant Accountant Date Joined :Year of Services :



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Sakura Ezure Senior Manager

Texchem-Pack (M) Sdn Bhd

Cynthia Ooi Gaik SeeChief HR Officer

Texchem Resources Bhd



Joseph Yap Ka Choon General Director

Texchem Food Materials (Vietnam) Co Ltd

Tan Chiau Hau Technical & Business Development Director

Texchem Food Materials (Vietnam) Co Ltd

Yeong Wee LiamSales Manager

Texchem Materials Sdn Bhd

Masayuki SuginoPresident/COO


Haliza Binti Mohd Basir Assistant General ManagerSK Academy & Operations

Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd

Mohd Fadlinizal Bin Abd GhafarOperations Manager

Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd Tan Chang KeongProduction Manager


Cheng Siew LeeFinance Manager

Texchem Food (Myanmar) Limited

Zafirah Binti Sulaiman HR & Admin Manager

Texchem Life Sciences Sdn Bhd

Chang Sau Ken Design & Construction Manager

Texchem Restaurant Systems Sdn Bhd

Ooi Hooi YinAssistant General Manager, Finance


Lim Swee KengSales Manager


Tan Chai Liang AGM Warehouse & Logistics Operation

Kokubu Food Logistics Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Yamada Hiroshige General Manager

D&N Coffee and Restaurant Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Sahanizam Bin MustajabSales Manager


Let’s welcome new members into our big family with open arms.

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Muhamad Nor Asrin Bin Mustafa Senior HR Executive

Texchem-Pack (M) Sdn Bhd

Ang Seok Ngoh Assistant Materials Manager

Texchem-Pack (PP) Sdn Bhd

Mahendran A/L Muniandy Maintenance & Facilities Executive

Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd

Ainun Syatiroh Binti Ahmad Suhaimi Accounts Officer

Yap Vern Leong Human Resource Executive

Chan Su Hui Human Resource Executive

Muhamad Ehlami Bin Jaafar Junior Technician

Yoshiki Kuraoka Business Management Trainee

Noor Azlina Binti Madrus Operation Deployment Executive

Nurul Hanani Binti Mohd Shukri Procurement Executive

Noraini Binti Abdul Aziz Training Executive

Muhammad Fikri Bin Hamdan Assistant Restaurant Manager

Wan Noor Najahan Farahin Binti Wan IsmailAssistant Restaurant Manager

Izzani Bin IsmailAssistant Restaurant Manager

Nor Afifah Binti Ithnin Assistant Restaurant Manager

Nur Syafinaz Binti Harun HazahaAssistant Restaurant Manager

Nur Ezyane Nabihah Binti Safiee Assistant Restaurant Manager

Eli Farhana Binti Khalid Assistant Restaurant Manager

Nur Azirah Binti So’aid Assistant Restaurant Manager

Letchmy A/P Ramanathan Assistant Restaurant Manager

Nur Fazira Binti Amran Assistant Restaurant Manager

Nurshuhada Binti Yusoh Assistant Restaurant Manager

Nur Yasmin Binti Aris Assistant Restaurant Manager

Amila Binti Hasmi Assistant Restaurant Manager

Ooi Chyi Koon Assistant Restaurant Manager

Nurul Nadiah Binti Ramli Assistant Restaurant Manager

Texchem Restaurant Systems Sdn Bhd

Luqman Nul Hakim Bin Ab Razak Design And Construction Executive

Wenimastura Binti Suirman Design And Construction Executive

Neo Suet Ting Accounts Executive

Siti Sarah Binti Abdullah Azra IT Executive

D&N Coffee and Restaurant Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Ahmad Nizam Bin Salleh Operations Manager

Noraini Binti Mahmood Store Manager

Nor Haslina Binti Pawanchee Store Manager

Mohd Rafizal Bin Mohd Nawawi Restaurant Manager

Azrul Naim Bin Zainuddin Assistant Kitchen Manager

Kayser Bin Ahmad Assistant Manager

Mohd Nor Hijri Bin Mohd Zuki Assistant Manager

Fatimah Bibi Binti Kammu Barista Leader

Tan Dejian Barista

Hasimi Bin Hamid Team Leader

Noor Hamidah Binti Abdul Hamid Team Leader

Muhammad Amirul Bin Osman Team Leader

Yamuna Devi A/P Sandran Team Leader

Fajar Binti Abdul Salam Barista

Eye Graphic Sdn Bhd

Lee Wen Pei Customer Service Officer

Muhammad Safuwan Bin Sharipudin Production Officer

Texchem-Pack (Johor) Sdn Bhd

Mohd Ayub Al Falahi Bin Abas QA Engineer


Rozanne Ng Hui En Accountant

Miraku Sdn Bhd

Yeow Kah Boon Senior Cook

Ng Kim Sang Senior Cook

Tan Eng Lead Cook


Mardiana Sakinah Binti Abdul Manap Microbiologist

Hafizah Binti Abdul Latib Senior Chemist

Nurfaiza Binti Mohamud Sales Executive

Anis Atiqahshazwani Bt Mohd Yusoff Technical Officer


Lee Chia Li Production Executive

Chuah Peik Gyin Production Executive

Amrah Hanim Binti Hamzah Production Officer

Fatin Afina Binti Baharudin Production Officer

Texchem Materials Sdn Bhd

Tan Kar Thong Senior Sales Executive

Catherine Wong Khai Ling Sales Executive

Deon Yeang Kong Chiu Sales Executive

Lee Wei Cong Sales Executive

Yeoh Wei Leong Assistant Sales Manager, Plastics

Texchem Life Sciences Sdn Bhd

Arfiqkah Binti Sudin HR & Admin Assistant

Fariq Zulfaqar Bin Musa Process Engineer-Production

Sushi Kin (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Mohd Afryanto Bin Sukiran Restaurant Manager

Corina Anak JacksonAssistant Restaurant Manager

Maxwell Anak Malang Assistant Restaurant Manager

Mohamad Azlan Bin Zulkifli Assistant Restaurant Manager

Cecelia Remah Anak Jacksontu Assistant Restaurant Manager

Tanalar Ratih Assistant Restaurant Manager

Imelda Pangiran Junior Officer


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Precious MomentsTHE GREATEST THINGS COME IN THE SMALLEST PACKAGES

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Daughter of Myat Su Mon AungTexchem Food (Myanmar) Ltd.

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INVESTMENT HOLDING• Texchem Resources Bhd (16318-K)

INDUSTRIAL DIVISION• Texchem Materials Sdn Bhd (486955-M)• Texchem Singapore Private Limited • Texchem Materials (Thailand) Ltd • Texchem Malaysia Sdn Berhad (15608-V)• PT Texchem Indonesia • New Material (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (189744-V)• Texchem Materials (Vietnam) Co Ltd• Lifeon Asia Sdn Bhd (1131539-X)• Texchem Food Materials (Vietnam) Co Ltd

POLYMER ENGINEERING DIVISION• Texchem Polymer Engineering Sdn Bhd (1076167-T)• Texchem-Pack (M) Sdn Bhd (44673-D)• Texchem-Pack (Johor) Sdn Bhd (271932-P)• Texchem-Pack (Thailand) Co Ltd• Texchem-Pack (PP) Sdn Bhd (53719-T)• Texchem-Pack (Vietnam) Co Ltd• Eye Graphic Sdn Bhd (206673-D)• Texchem Life Sciences Sdn Bhd (201932-M)• Texchem Advanced Products Incorporated Sdn Bhd (872228-T)

FOOD DIVISION• Texchem Food Sdn Bhd (564990-P)• Sea Master (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (52094-A)• Sea Master Food Sdn Bhd (204341-V)• Sea Master Retail Sdn Bhd (988593-T)• A.S.K Andaman Limited, Myanmar • Texchem Food (Myanmar) Limited • Texchem Marine Labutta Limited

RESTAURANT DIVISION• Texchem Restaurant Systems Sdn Bhd (1123371-P)• Sushi Kin Sdn Bhd (330201-V)• Miraku Sdn Bhd (742662-X)• Donburi House Sdn Bhd (278146-U)• Sushi Kin (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (783322-M)• D&N Coffee and Restaurant Malaysia Sdn Bhd (1147883-H)• Kokubu Food Logistics Malaysia Sdn Bhd (1192154-D)• Sushi King Company Limited • PT Sushi King Group Indonesia

CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION• Texchem Corporation Sdn Bhd (59641-U)• Texchem Risk Management Sdn Bhd (194178-K)

VENTURE BUSINESS DIVISION• Texchem Japan, Inc• Acumen Scientific Sdn Bhd (514926-V)• Texchem Polymers Sdn Bhd (677985-M)

ASSOCIATED COMPANIES• Yoshinoya Hanamaru Malaysia Sdn Bhd (1122075-M)• Otafuku Sauce Malaysia Sdn Bhd (1182692-D)

TEXCHEM GROUP OF COMPANIESCORPORATE HEADQUARTERSLevel 18 & 19, Menara Boustead Penang39, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah10050 Penang, MalaysiaT 604-229 6000 F 604-229 1429W www.texchemgroup.com

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