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39 Sime Darby FC’s second season in the M-League

Sime Darby’sNew Vision & Mission

INSIDE3 The Group’s Vision, Mission and Future Plans

12 The Roadshow

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CONTENTS

The Editor Says 1

Message from the President 2

Feature StoriesSime Darby’s Vision & Mission 3People Feature - Chef Zainuddin Abu Hassan 7Sime Darby’s Raya Open House 9The 7th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) 10Sime Darby Lecture Series 10The Sime Darby Townhall 11

Group NewsThe Roadshow 12Buka Puasa 13GLC Open Day 2011 14‘Roses are Forever’ at Floria 2011 14Core Executive Programme 1 (CEP1) 15

Divisional NewsPlantation 16Property 18Industrial 23Motors 25Energy & Utilities 29Healthcare 31

Group Head Office News 32Yayasan Sime Darby 38

Sports News 39

The world map on the cover of this edition of Sime Darby World highlights the reach and showcases the magnitude of the Group’s 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.

ISSUE 6NOVEMBER 2011

For InternalCirculation Only

PP 17262/02/2012 (029172)

39 Sime Darby FC’s second season in the M-League

Sime Darby’sNew Vision & Mission

INSIDE3 The Group’s Vision, Mission and Future Plans

12 The Roadshow

3 12 39

EDITORIALAyaz IsmailHafiz NoorKomalam Kalimuthu

CREATIVE & DESIGNLim Kee ShingSuraya Azhani Amin

PUBLISHERSime Darby Berhad19th floor, Wisma Sime Darby Jalan Raja Laut , 50350 Kuala LumpurMalaysia

PRINTERPercetakan Lai Sdn Bhd No. 1 Persiaran 2/118CKawasan Perindustrian Desa Tun RazakCheras, 56000 Kuala LumpurMalaysia

All rights reserved, ©2011 by SIME DARBY. No portion of this publication covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. Opinions expressed in by contributors are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher.

Do you have any articles you would like to share with us? Even your feedback about this newsletter is greatly appreciated. Simply send your articles, letters or feedback to:

Group Communications & Corporate Affairs17th Floor, Wisma Sime DarbyJalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaEmail: newsletter@simedarby.com

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The Editor Says

“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”

The saying above is a tradition for English brides. These brides would ensure: that they have on an ancient heirloom that runs in their family, that they are wearing something new, that they have on something borrowed, and also a discreet something blue on their person. This would ensure that they are lucky and happy in their marriage.

While this is not a wedding issue, we are introducing something new. You will notice that Sime Darby World has a refreshed layout, based on feedback received from you. You will notice a new segment – ‘People Feature’ – that will be devoted to the interesting people of Sime Darby. There are numerous other changes, which we will leave you to discover, whilst the newsletter still shares the happenings around the group over the past few months.

The group has introduced Sime Darby’s new vision and mission, and Divisional visions. What we do over the next few years will be guided by these, and we hope the presentation and elaboration of these statements within this newsletter will serve as a starting point for readers to first understand and thereafter begin putting it into action, in our respective job spheres.

Since we are approaching the end of the year, the Editorial Team wishes all readers a good end to 2011. May the lessons we have learnt from this eventful year hold us in good stead in 2012, both at a personal and professional level.

The Editorial Team

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Dear colleagues,

We are coming off the back of a great financial year for the Group. We all know how much effort went into it and the challenges that had to be overcome, to achieve that performance. We are also aware, I am sure, of the task that awaits us in this next financial year to follow up on the figures that were returned. I hope that this time next year, all of us will be able to look back at our performance and reflect on a job well done as well.

In this issue, Sime Darby’s new vision and mission are presented. It encapsulates the entity we are today and what we aim to become. The vision and future plans of each division are also laid out, and this is the framework which will guide us going forward.

The developments across the group, some of which you can read about in this issue of Sime Darby World, are a manifestation of us pulling towards the same direction. This ranges from the progress of our Plantation operations in Liberia and the expansion of Industrial’s portfolio in Australia, to the launch of the revised Group Policies and Authorities and the new Code of Business Conduct. There is never a dull moment in Sime Darby; you will hear more in the coming months.

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 Eid-ul-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.

Message from The President

Dato’ Mohd Bakke SallehPresident & Group Chief Executive

“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.“

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Sime Darby VisionTo be a leading multinational corporation delivering sustainable value to all stakeholders.

FEATURE STORIES

Vision & MissionFinancial year 2010/2011 (FY2010/2011) was a successful transformation year as Sime Darby ushered in an exciting dynamic growth phase of the Group in its journey to become a leading multinational that can sustainably deliver exceptional value to its stakeholders.

To position Sime Darby on this new dynamic growth path, the Group in August 2011 announced the 5-year Strategy Blueprint with the aim of establishing and maintaining leadership positions in all of its core businesses. The 5-year Strategy Blueprint for the Group and Divisions sets out the vision, mission, strategic thrusts, 5-year objectives, desired end outcomes and strategic themes.

Sime Darby Mission• We are committed to developing

a winning portfolio of sustainable businesses

• We subscribe to good corporate governance and high ethical values

• We continuously strive to deliver superior financial returns through operational excellence and high performance standards

• We provide an environment for our people to realise their full potential

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• 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 Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to strengthen anti-corruption 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 Group’s 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 Group’s 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

Vision

Sime Darby’s vision acts as the framework for the Group’s 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 Darby’s 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 Group’s 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

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VISION:

To be a leading integrated global plantation company

FUTURE PLANS:

• To maximise production and optimise efficiency across its business units e.g. best-in-class yields and leading distributor and producer of palm products.

• To integrate upstream and downstream operations effectively to reap potential synergies

• Landbank expansion • Expansion into upstream rubber plantation• Enter new growth markets for downstream – Africa, Greater Mekong Subregion

(GMS) which includes Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and certain parts of South West of China, Europe, China, India and Indonesia

• R&D to enhance productivity, explore new opportunities in biofuels and other agribusiness activities

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

Divisional Vision and Future Plans

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

PLANTATION

PROPERTY

INDUSTRIAL

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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

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

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

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

MOTORS

E&U NON-CHINA

E&U CHINA

HEALTHCARE

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Having never interviewed a chef before, I did not know what to expect for my interview with the award-winning 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 SDCC’s 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!

Career ChoiceHaving 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 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 family’s blessings, he began to study hospitality related subjects, graduating in Chef Training from what is now known as UNITAR (Tun Abdul Razak University in Selangor, Malaysia). During his training, he would also buy books of Chef Anton Mosimann, a renowned Michelin-starred chef, where he was able to learn the finer techniques of cooking.

Cooking Techniques & AwardsHaving just won the 13th International Penang Battle of the Chefs 2011, this Biker Chef as he is known (his love for travelling on his big touring bike in search of food is legendary) is an expert in the cold kitchen, specializing in appetizers and starters. “I learn something new every day. So even though my specialty is in the cold kitchen, I have to master techniques for cooking practically everything – Chinese, Indian, Western, desserts, even those I’ve never done before.“ Working in numerous predominantly Muslim countries also taught him the different methods of food preparation. “In Mekah (a city in Saudi Arabia), we had to wear the ehraam (a garment consisting of two pieces of cloth) at certain hours, and after those hours, we could go back to wearing our regular attire. Plus, we

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 didn’t have time to practice though!”

Without practice, the team took part in both the seafood and meat category and was given one hour only to cook, Iron Chef style. Chef

Zainuddin and his team presented their Poached Sole with Prawns coated with Sesame Seed and Rosti Potatoes, and Rolled Chicken Ballotine stuffed with Chickpeas served with sauce, to the eight judges. Their win was a complete surprise as none of them were expecting to win anything, let alone the gold medal!

The Chef is also a much admired chef and has developed some extensive menus during his career. “I developed a menu for Food Hotel Malaysia 2011 (FHM 2011) which is a showcase on hotels as well as on food and beverage. I represented Halia and SDCC but worked closely with the US Potato Board (a potato marketing association in the United States of America) for the new dishes that I created.” This venture will feature the Chef working with the board to come up with some all-new potato dishes, at the same time promoting the spud and the brand. He was also a judge at FHM 2011 which was recently held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

PEOPLE FEATURE

Man of the Moment: Chef Zainuddin Abu Hassanby Komalam Kalimuthu

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This Chef can certainly whip up yummy food!

The Chef wearing the ehraam, a traditional garment, during his stint in Mecca

The Chef (left) and his winning team with the dishes they created for the Battle of The Chefs 2011

Working in a Team at SDCCBeing 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. It’s all about the teamwork.”

The Chef at HomeSo who’s 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 she’s 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 WisdomHe 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 what’s in store for us from this Chef Extraordinaire? “New menus, and more competitions. Look out for SDCC’s monthly Fete magazine where we publish our latest dishes as well as promotions for employees!”

Editor’s Note: Food for thought. You may bump into Chef Zainuddin at SDCC and he always appreciates feedback!

Superbiker! Chef Zainuddin’s hobbies include travelling on his big bike in search of food and gastonomic delights

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The annual Sime Darby Hari Raya (Eid) Open House was held on 9 and 10 September 2011 at the Sime Darby Convention Centre (SDCC) in Kuala Lumpur. The Friday evening event was for business associates while the Saturday Open House was for employees and their families.

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.

Eid Mubarak to everyone at Sime Darby!

Sime Darby’s Raya Open House

Sime Darby staff and their families helping themselves to the food

Tun Musa Hitam, Chairman of Sime Darby with the President, Dato’ Mohd Bakke Salleh, handing out goodie bags to children from an orphanage who came to the open house

US Potato Balls with Spring OnionIngredients:US Potato 2kg (russet, blue and purple) (boiled and mashed)Minced Chicken 300 gmSpring Onions 4 stalksFried Shallots 100 gmTumeric Powder 50 gmSeasoning (salt and pepper) to tasteEgg WashOil for frying

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

A special recipe created by Chef Zainuddin

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The 7th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Astana, KazakhstanSime Darby participated in the seventh WIEF that was held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 7 to 9 June 2011. The WIEF brings together government leaders, captains of industries, academic scholars, regional experts, professionals and corporate managers to discuss opportunities for business partnerships in the Muslim world.

Sime Darby was one of the main sponsors of this edition of the WIEF and our representatives were invited to the forum. We were also given the opportunity to set up a booth at the WIEF exhibition.

The 7th WIEF was a success and the Forum continues to grow as a platform that helps foster business opportunities for its various stakeholders. More information of WIEF can be found at http://www.wief.org/

Sime Darby Lecture Series – His Excellency Shaukat Aziz

The eighth lecture in the Sime Darby Lecture Series was eagerly awaited given the fact that the speaker was none other than His Excellency Shaukat Aziz, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan. Mr. Aziz was invited to speak on “The True Costs of Terrorism: Can We Deal With It?”

The lecture was held on the evening of 21 July 2011 at the Sime Darby Convention Centre. After a cocktail dinner, Mr. Aziz was warmly welcomed by Tun Musa Hitam, who gave the opening remarks. A short multimedia presentation to introduce the speaker and the topic was then played before Mr. Aziz made his way to the stage to speak.

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.

HE Shaukat Aziz speaking on terrorism at the Lecture Series

Mr. Aziz on stage with Tun Musa for the Q&A session

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

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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 Darby’s 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.

The main event which was held at SDCC

Shanghai, China Singapore Pahang, Malaysia

Our colleagues across the group following the live streaming of the townhall at various locations

The Sime Darby Townhall

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GROUP NEWS

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 Inokom’s 2011 Annual Dinner, held at Sunway Carnival, Seberang Prai in Penang, on 25 June 2011. 750 guests consisting of Inokom’s 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 Property’s 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

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Employees who came for the 2nd Roadshow in Kedah, Malaysia greeting Dato’ Bakke

...while other employees took the opportunity for a photo with the President

The Roadshow 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 Group’s 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

Some of the Inokom employees who came for their annual dinner which also doubled up as the 1st Roadshow

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GROUP NEWS

Buka PuasaSime 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.

Employees tucking in at the Buka Puasa...

...while other employees grabed a photo with the Chairman, Tun Musa Hitam

Satay, a Malaysian favourite, being grilled over the fire outdoors

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GLC Open Day 2011Sime Darby is a Malaysian Government Linked Company, or GLC. This link is due to Sime Darby’s largest shareholder being Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) which is a Government Linked Investment Company.

When the inaugural GLC Open Day was held from 24 to 26 June this year at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Sime Darby was among the 23 GLCs participating. The Open Day was held to enable the general public and other visitors understand what GLCs are as well as introduce the products and services offered by the GLCs.

The Sime Darby booth featured, among others, information on all our divisions and a variety of products ranging from vehicles from Sime Darby Motors to Sime Darby Plantation’s juices. The BMW Motoradd S 1000 RR superbike on display was a crowd-puller as was the mini “shop” set up to sell edible products!

‘Roses are Forever’ at Floria 2011How often does a city drastically transform overnight? Putrajaya, the seat of the Malaysian government, recently underwent such a transformation and became a flower garden city for Floria 2011. This annual flower festival was a hit with the crowd that came a-visiting as it showcased the best of the Malaysian and international landscape and horticulture industry. Floria 2011 took place from 9 July to 17 July this year.

For the second year running, Sime Darby participated in Floria by displaying a floral landscape themed “Tropical Herbs & Roses”. It was a cleverly blended concept of an English garden infused with touches of tropical imagery, using tropical plants. A rock garden and a wooden arbor were also erected and these enabled visitors to take a break while enjoying the view.

At the end of the week long event, Sime Darby won the Silver Award in the Corporate Garden category.Congratulations to the team that worked on our garden – they can now lean back and smell the “roses”!

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

Some of the flowers on display at the exhibition

Malaysia’s 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!

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GROUP NEWS

On 11 April 2011, I drove to Carey Island in Selangor, where the Sime Darby Plantation Academy (SDPA) is located. My bags were packed for a two-week stay on the island, and also in stock was a whole lot of junk food (only much later did I realize that we were to be pretty well fed). I was going to be on Carey Island for the two-week Core Executive Programme (CEP) training organised by Sime Darby Corporate Education.

Upon arrival, and after checking into our rooms, we met again at the main hall. We were introduced to our facilitators and were then separated into two groups, or tracks, as we were called. Each of the tracks had its own facilitators and had its own training rooms as well. It was awkward initially, having to meet so many new people and having to memorise all their names. I also felt lost without my laptop and without good network connection for my phone!

We were then divided into groups of six and were told that this would be our group for the next two weeks. Everything our group did was noted and we were given points or had points subtracted if we didn’t fulfill our tasks. Our first task involved group work – we barely knew each other but we worked together ensuring that our first task went smoothly. It also set the tone for the next two weeks as teamwork was always emphasised and we did everything as a group.

Over the next one week, we learnt Process Simulation and Finance Simulation, did the Myers Briggs personality test, and learnt about Walmart’s strategy. It was not just all work and no play – our facilitators made sure we had a fun warm up activity each morning that usually ended up with us giggling!

Most of us went back home after the first week sessions ended and returned the following Monday for the second week. This time around, we were tasked with Project Management and Business Simulation which I personally found tough. It involved each team handling a “company” and each company had to market and sell their products

Core Executive Programme 1 (CEP 1) from the eyes of a participant

Hello Toilet Paper Ghost! Dressing up a participant as part of a break-time game

CEP participants packing goodie bags to be distributed to the children of the school

by Komalam Kalimuthu

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 Property’s 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 photo-taking 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

GROUP NEWS

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In the previous issue, we highlighted Sime Darby Plantation’s early activities in Liberia. In this issue, we look a little deeper into the future of Sime Darby Plantation in Liberia and how this will benefit both the people of Liberia and the Sime Darby Group.

Sime Darby Plantation planted its first oil palm in Liberia on 19 May 2011. The ceremonial planting marked the commencement of large scale plantation activities by Sime Darby in the African republic. Concurrently, Sime Darby Plantation’s Matambo Estate, its first in Liberia, was launched. His Excellency Mr. Joseph Boakai, Vice President of Liberia, was the guest-of honour at the ceremony.

Tun Musa Hitam, Chairman of Sime Darby, had said the following in his opening address: “We believe in Liberia and its people. The ceremonial planting of our first oil palm is testimony to our commitment to develop and nurture a mutually beneficial relationship between the Sime Darby Group and the citizens of the Republic of Liberia. We will continue to ensure the land under our care is developed sustainably – that means Sime Darby will apply its best practices at its Liberian plantations, just as it does in Malaysia and Indonesia.”

Once its entire concession area is fully operational, Sime Darby Plantation

Following Up On: Liberia

One for the camera! Excited children waving happily with the Sime Darby delegation

Schoolchildren lining up to welcome the Sime Darby delegation to Liberia

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 Group’s 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 Group’s 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.

“We believe in Liberia and its people.”

- Tun Musa Hitam

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Plantation Division emerged as Champions of the Sime Darby Group Games 2010/2011, finally earning bragging rights as the best amongst the Divisions in sports. The Division garnered a whopping 138 points in total for the 17 sports it had participated in. To celebrate this success, the division’s sportsmen and sportswomen were treated to a gala dinner, dubbed “Sports Appreciation Night” on 10 June 2011 at the Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur in Glenmarie.

At the appreciation dinner, Mr. Franki Anthony Dass, EVP Plantation Division, congratulated all the winners and participants for taking part in the games and scoring a win for the Division as a whole. As the roll of honour was announced, there was thunderous applause for each team that contributed the maximum 10 points by becoming champions of their event. Champions walked away with RM150 each and a certificate of participation. Those who finished as runners-up, 3rd and 4th in their events received RM100, RM70 and RM50 each respectively, in

SDGG 2010/2011 - We Are The Champions!

addition to a certificate of participation. Every sportsman and sportwoman walked away as a winner that evening.

The highlight of the evening was none other than the presentation of the SDGG Championship Cup to Mr. Anthony, with Plantation Division holding it proudly for the second year in a row.

The celebratory evening was made even more fabulous when Tony Warren, a.k.a. the Tom Jones of Malaysia, took everyone back into time with his wonderful crooning, belting out hits such as Delilah, Green Grass of Home, Lady, as well as hot numbers such as Sex Bomb, gyrating and grinding to the beat of music and bringing squeals of delight from the audience. Tony’s got it all, neatly packaged and delivered to his audience - as one spectator gushed, “He’s so hot and sexy, even at 65.”

Big congratulations and Syabas to all Plantation players. It’s Strength and Unity Through Sports!

These girls look happy, must be their victory! Tom Jones in the house!

Muah! A kiss of happiness for the trophy

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PROPERTY

“Shah Alam River & Tree for Life” Initiative Employees of Sime Darby Property continued the company’s pledge to the environment by planting more than 2000 trees in a voluntary effort towards conserving the earth’s resources recently in Shah Alam.

The “Shah Alam River & Tree For Life 2011” initiative was co-organised by Sime Darby Property and the Shah Alam Municipal Council to help plant the trees along the Damansara Riverbank at Section 13, Shah Alam.

About 100 volunteers comprising employees from Sime Darby Property and various Sime Darby divisions gathered together with their families for this initiative. Approximately 2000 saplings of local fruit trees were planted along the banks of the Damansara River, stretching 3 km. In addition to planting trees, the group also assisted with cleaning up the surrounding area.

Planning for this Tree Planting initiative began in April 2011 when the need for a green lung in the area was recognised. While the immediate objective of this collaboration is to increase the green surroundings, some of the long term benefits include improving the air quality as well as conserving the soil and water of the area while generally providing a better living environment for the local community.

This initiative was the fourth under the Sime Darby Volunteers Programme that was launched in March of this year. The Sime Darby Volunteers Programme is conducted on a voluntary basis where the company encourages its employees to contribute their time and effort to a cause of their choice, based on a choice of volunteer programmes available. Through the engagement and involvement of the employees with the communities, the company hopes to communicate the message that their employees’

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 Property’s 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.

Volunteers hard at work planting trees at the designated site

Yay! We did it! The volunteers jubilant after a hard but fun day of work

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Sime Darby and IMG, organisers of the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia, will continue to support the development of women golfers in Malaysia through the Sime Darby LPGA Development Programme 2011.

Held at Sime Darby’s 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 Tour’s Official Money List.

The Sime Darby LPGA Development Programme

“No, no, hold the club like this”

Participants warming up before they begin their training session

Thumbs up after a day of golfing tips!

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PROPERTY

Come one, come all, set your balloons high!

Sime Darby Property’s Family Day Fiesta

getting their faces painted, having cartoon caricatures of themselves drawn and enjoying themselves being frightened in a “haunted house”.

The main highlights of the day were performances by celebrity artists Anuar Zain, Dayang Nur Faizah, Amy Search and Sime Darby Property’s very own ‘Idol’ competition. Ainul Hezrin from KLGCC took the crown with his rendition of Mengenangmu, with Mohd Jamal with his rendition of Namamu Dibibirku and Shikin Suriani from KLGCC with Shakira’s Waka Waka in second and third places respectively.

A charity run was also held, where employees set up stations to collect clothes, books and canned food to be donated to the less fortunate. The day wrapped up with a lucky draw, with gifts galore handed out to the employees.

It was truly a special day of fun and thrills for staff of Sime Darby Property when about 3,000 employees and their families attended the company’s inaugural Family Day. Held at Bukit Kiara on Saturday, 18 June 2011, they enjoyed a full day of games, tele-matches, children’s entertainment and celebrity performances!

The Family Day was officiated by Dato’ Mohd Bakke Salleh, President and Group Chief Executive of Sime Darby Berhad. In his speech, Mr Zulkifli Tahmali, Head of Property Development, representing Dato’ Abdul Wahab Maskan, said that the Family Day was a celebration to thank the employees of Sime Darby Property for what it is today – a company to be reckoned with for its strong brand stature and a leading property developer in the country.

Employees and their families were treated to 25 different kinds of food served at stalls spread across the venue all day long. While the employees competed among themselves in tele-matches like The Giant Slippers, Safari Stampede and Tug-of-War, their children spent the day

“Where’s the target?” Dato’ Bakke and his wife gamely participated in some of the sporting activities

This lucky employee walked away with the much coveted travel voucher

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Balancing on a suspension bridge can be tricky!

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

Paula Creamer and Natalie Gulbis visit MalaysiaNatalie Gulbis and Paula Creamer are two of the most instantly recognisable faces on the LPGA. Fresh from the Women’s British Open, the American duo stepped away from the golf course and embarked on a whirlwind tour of Malaysia, a four-day exploration of the country’s natural, cultural and historical highlights. They were making a commercial to promote tourism and the then upcoming Sime Darby LPGA in October.

Their first stop was Labuk Bay in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo – a Proboscis monkey sanctuary deep in the rainforest. It provided a great chance for the two friends to reconnect away from the intensity of competition. The sanctuary not only caters for the Proboscis monkey but houses a large population of

“I’m 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! There’s so much to see here. I’m really looking forward to being back in October for this year’s tournament.” ~ Paula Creamer

“I am very much looking forward to playing in the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2011 in October. Last year’s 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

Silverleaf monkeys too. In the afternoon, they visited the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary to catch a glimpse of the enchanting yet endangered man of the forest.

Day two saw the pair journeying to Sarawak to experience the cultural side of Malaysia - the Sarawak Cultural Village that showcases some of Malaysia’s cultural heritage. The village is a living museum demonstrating the state’s bewildering ethnic diversity.

Day three saw the pair travelling to Melaka to experience the culture, history, and great food of the historical city. The duo conducted a golf clinic with promising young Malaysian female golfers at Sime Darby’s Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club on the fourth day, and also shared their experiences of life on tour before returning to America.

All in, it was a memorable experience for these icons of women’s professional golf!

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Launch of Bandar Universiti Pagoh in JohorThe Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education together with Sime Darby Property launched the first phase of Bandar Universiti Pagoh (Pagoh University Town) with a ground breaking ceremony held in Pagoh in the state of Johor on 15 September 2011. Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who performed the groundbreaking, was joined by Dato’ Abd Wahab Maskan, the Managing Director of Sime Darby Property, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, the Higher Education Minister of Malaysia, and Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, the Chief Minister for the state of Johor.

The development will be self-sustainable and fully-integrated, and is based on a “university town” concept involving a 4,100-acre site which belongs to Sime Darby and where 1000 acres will be dedicated to developing the academic hub. Under the first phase, four institutions of

Program Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia launchSime Darby Property is proud to partner the Malaysian Government in its efforts towards building quality affordable housing for the rakyat (citizens) through the Program Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia (PR1MA – the 1Malaysia Housing Programme). Launched by the Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak in the administrative capital of Putrajaya on 4 July 2011, this initiative will, in the long run, help the government realise its aim of improving the quality of life of Malaysians, especially the middle class.

Dato’ Abd Wahab Maskan, the managing director of Sime Darby Property, was present at the exhibition that was held in conjunction with the launch ceremony to share

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 area’s livability while promoting greater biodiversity.

Bandar Universiti Pagoh will be completed in phases within a time frame of 10 to 15 years.

with the Prime Minister the Group’s 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.

Dato’ Abd Wahab (2nd from right) explaining the details of Sime Darby Property’s PR1MA to the Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak (3rd from right)

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The Singapore HR Awards is an annual event organised by the Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) to honour companies and individuals in their drive for impactful human resource strategies. The event also serves as a platform to promote and recognise excellence within the HR profession in Singapore by highlighting leading organisational HR Practices and individuals.

This year, Mr. Ng Pock Yin, Managing Director of Tractors Singapore Ltd, was bestowed the Leading CEO Award. This award is given to a CEO who has demonstrated the ability to support, champion and endorse effective and innovative HR practices in the organisation that addresses both employee and organisational needs. The CEO also has to demonstrate effective leadership and integrity in driving and sustaining diversity and flexibility in the organisation.

Congratulations to Mr. Ng Pock Yin on his outstanding achievement!

CAT Marine Engines - Powered for the Best Caterpillar and its dealership in Malaysia, Tractors Malaysia, recently showcased their expertise and knowledge in marine engines to help customers optimise the performance of their engines.

Tractors Malaysia brought its own marine engines experts as well as specialists from Caterpillar Marine Asia Pacific for a one-day Marine Cat Care Seminar that featured talks and an exhibition of Cat marine products and services. It was attended by more than 40 vessel operators and privileged customers at the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa in Subang Jaya on 26 July 2011.

At the seminar, participants learnt how Cat marine engines could be maintained in top condition so that their vessels can stay at sea for long stretches to generate revenue. Present was Mr David Low, the Director of Branch Operations for Sime Darby Industrial who said that Tractors Malaysia and Caterpillar recognised the importance of being close to customers so that they could

Singapore HR Awards 2011

Mr Ng Pok Yin and his award. Congratulations!

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 Malaysia’s 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.

A group photo at the end of the seminar

Customers viewing the demonstration on how to trouble shoot engine fault using Electronic Technician (ET) on a dummy engine

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Tractors Singapore’s Family Day

To promote work life balance and family bonding, Tractors Singapore Limited celebrated its Family Day on 25 June 2011 with “A Day Out At the Bottle.” The name was apt as the event was held at Bottle Tree Park, a rustic and serene natural getaway for families to wind down and spend quality time together.

Recreational activities were lined up throughout the day for staff and their families to revel in. Stations were set up for the families to enjoy services such as manicure for the ladies and foot reflexology for the guys and many ‘enhanced’ their looks with temporary tattoos or had their faces painted. Children and adults alike got to enjoy popcorn and candy floss and the “Ice-cream Man” made a welcome guest appearance.

Families were also entertained with interactive magic shows, games and a repertoire of songs by in-house talents and many also participated in the Telematch games and Scavenger Hunt. One of the more hilarious games involved picking as much cherries as possible out from a plate of flour without using hands - everyone ended getting “free face whitening”! Winners were of course presented with attractive presents.

“A Day Out At The Bottle”, Bottle Tree Park, Yishun

“Let me help you win!”

Team spirit comes powdered!

Teaming up for telematch! Let’s win this!

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 Singapore’s 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!

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Sime Darby Hong Kong Limited joined hands with Britain’s Smith Electric Vehicles to launch the territory’s 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

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,

 Sime Darby Introduces Electric Vans and Trucks to the Roads of Hong Kong

 

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.

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. Here’s looking forward to a greener and cleaner Hong Kong!

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!

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.

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Hyundai - Sime Darby Motors Awarded “Distributor of the Year 2010” by Hyundai Motor CompanyHyundai - 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 Hyundai’s 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 Darby’s 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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Sime Darby Motors Opens One of China’s Largest BMW 4S CentresSime Darby Motors continues to make inroads into the world’s largest and fastest growing automobile market by opening its 10th BMW 4S (Sales, Spare Parts and Service, and Systems) Centre, one of the largest of its kind in China.

Owned and operated by Chengdu Bow Yue Vehicle Sales Co. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sime Darby Motors, the Chengdu BMW 4S Centre is 26,000 square meters in size. It features a two-level showroom with a total built-up area of 2,650m2, which enables it to display 20 units of new cars, 8 units of used cars and 4 units of MINI at any one time.

Built at a cost of RMB126 million (RM60 million), this BMW 4S Centre also features modern architecture complete with a sales office, lounge area, M lounge area, BPS (BMW Premium Selection) area, meeting and discussion rooms and concierge services.

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-the-art 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 brand’s 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

One of the display areas at the 4S centre featuring toy vehicles as well as BWM merchandise

Looking all sleek is one of the BMW 6Series on display at the new showroom

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Performance Motors presents the new BMW 6 Series ConvertibleBilled as captivating from the inside and magnificent from the outside, Performance Motors Limited (PML) launched the new generation of the BMW 6 Series convertible with a uniquely themed event at Singapore’s Reflections, Keppel Bay. The exclusive event counted loyal PML customers, prominent society figures and captains of industries among the guest list. While the guest list was diverse, it was certainly the common interest of cultivating a discerning understanding of motoring and an appreciation of aesthetics and technical beauty that brought more than 200 guests to the charming waterfront enclave of Reflections.

In between sipping champagne and savouring the delectable canapés served, guests also enjoyed breezy jazz tunes belted out by local Singaporean jazz singer

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 LR-TDV8.

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.

 

 What a crowd pulller! The BMW 6 Series certainly had many admirers!

Isn’t it just luxurious? Visitors checking out the new cars on display

Clarissa Monteiro before the star of the event was unveiled. Capable of offering a luxurious yet dynamic driving experience, the new BMW 6 Series Convertible epitomizes the perfect partnership to an exclusive lifestyle. To the keen eye, the flowing lines outlining its silhouette were akin to the elegant design of a powerboat. Rightly so, as the aptly themed Power to Cruise event is a reflection of the inspirational source that spawned the fluid design of the BMW 6 Series Convertible.

Latest 2011 Range Rover 4.4 Turbodiesel joins the Range Rover line-up in Malaysia

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Sime Darby O & M (Thailand) recently completed another community project in May 2011, this time to clean up a Buddhist temple in Laem Chabang. Leading by example was Khun Sankar MK Samy, the Laem Chabang Power Plant Manager, who managed to involve all available staff in this mini-CSR activity.

The exercise started off early in the morning with a short prayer led by the temple monk followed by the cleaning of the temple grounds. The crew attacked every nook and cranny with vigour and did a stellar job scouring the altars, walls and even the toilets.

The fun-loving crew wasted no opportunity to inject some fun into their task and without knowing, the cleaning was completed and the temple grounds were tidy and clean. Despite their aching joints, everyone left with a sense of satisfaction for a day of hard work and good karma! Scrub-a-dub-dub! Volunteers hard at work scrubbing to keep everything clean in

the temple

The Buddhist temple in Laem Chabang. What a beautiful sight!

Laem Chabang Temple Clean UpContributed by SDOM Thailand

Sime Darby Engineering (SDE) held its annual ‘Penghayatan Ramadhan Al Mubarak’ (Appreciation of the Month of Ramadhan) on 29 and 30 July 2011. The two day event was split into rewang–rewang (communal work) on the first day and ceramah perdana (Keynote Lecture) the next day.

The rewang-rewang saw approximately 150 employees and clients of SDE working hand in hand to prepare the feast for the Ceramah Perdana the following day. This occasion is especially important as most of the preparation work is done during the rewang–rewang, and the community also takes time to catch up with one another and mingle.

Tucking in after listening to the ceramah

The speaker at the Ceramah Perdana

SDE celebrates Ramadhan Al MubarakContributed by Noraini Paradi, SDE

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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ENERGY & UTILITIES

The famous poet Oscar Wilde once said, “Memory… is the diary that we all carry about with us.” That was also the sentiment echoed at Sime Darby Engineering’s (SDE) annual dinner held at The Zone Regency in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 2 July 2011.

Themed “Malam Retro – SDE Menggamit Kenangan 1983 – 2011”(Remembering SDE 1983 - 2011), the night was all about transporting oneself back to the glory days of SDE. The journey was especially poignant for the 1,000 employees and their spouses, given the recent announcement by Sime Darby of the sale of SDE. Door gifts which included wall clocks and pen drives containing pictures of all SDE employees, departmental photos, the work yard and its surrounding areas and activities from 1983 to 2011 reinforced the employees’ sentiments towards SDE and the Sime Darby Group as a whole.

In his speech, Dato’ Ir. Jauhari Hamidi, the Executive Vice President of Energy & Utilities Division - Non-

SDE Takes A Walk Down Memory Lane by Maidatulakma Mohd Yunus

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 Malaysia’s 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 Arshad’s “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.

A Show of Appreciation for SDGG 2010/11 Participantsby Noraini Paradi, SDE

Sime Darby Engineering (SDE) hosted its annual Appreciation High-Tea to fete the unit’s staff that was part of the Energy & Utilities (E&U) contingent for the Sime Darby Group Games (SDGG) 2010/11. The event was held on 29 July 2011 at the Tanjung Puteri Golf Resort in Pasir Gudang, Johor.

E&U clinched third place in the SDGG, with SDE staff displaying outstanding performances and contributing

significantly to the division’s 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 SDE’s 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.

‘Andainya aku punya waktuMasih ku ingin mengulangi semulaSaat indah bersama muSayang tak berkesempatanAbadikan saja salam ku di ingatan’- a chorus from ‘Salam Terakhir’

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HEALTHCARE

Sime Darby Healthcare at the APHM 2011 ExhibitionSime Darby Healthcare (SDH) participated in the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia’s (APHM) International Healthcare Conference & Exhibition at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from 6 - 8 July 2011. The three-day exhibition and conference saw many participants from various areas of expertise ranging from clinical research to pharmaceuticals and medical facilities, coming together to share industry experience. It also showcased developments in the healthcare sector worldwide as well as provided a platform for discussions and negotiations within the healthcare industry. Both the Medical and Education business units represented Sime Darby Healthcare and participated in the booth activities in the exhibition which was launched by the Malaysian Health Minister, Dato’ Seri Liow Tiong Lai

APHM president Dato’ Dr Jacob Thomas, who is also the Group Medical Advisor and member of the Board of

The Sime Darby Healthcare booth stands proud at the exhibition

The working committee taking the oppurtunity for a group photo with Raja Azlan Raja Azwa, the Managing Director of Sime Darby Healthcare

Directors of Sime Darby Healthcare in his message said that healthcare in Malaysia today has been recognised as a key sector of growth in the “Economic Transformation Programme (ETP)” of the Malaysian Government. APHM has been organising the International Healthcare Exhibition and Conference on an annual basis in Kuala Lumpur since 1993 and this conference and exhibition will help to recognize, understand and look at ways together with other members on how all can play a significant role and support all efforts being undertaken.

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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 region’s 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 Darby’s 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 Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak, receving a token of appreciation from Sime Darby President, Dato’ Mohd Bakke Salleh

Thumbs up from the personnel at the Sime Darby booth

positioned at the connection of two main exhibition halls. Also on display were Plantation’s 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 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 Darby’s 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.

A wide shot of the booth complete with display cars at the IGEM 2011

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Mobility Strategy for Work Productivity and Business ValueA Technology on the Move…

With the extraordinary growth in usage of devices such as smartphones and tablet computers, mobile workforces and consumers alike have unprecedented access to information.

The statistics are startling. Today, it is estimated that more than one billion individuals worldwide use mobile devices to connect to the Internet. Industry analysts predict continual and explosive growth in the future. Adoption rates of mobile technology among global businesses are also high. With this in mind, it is important to understand how mobility has evolved and where the future of this technology is headed if enterprises want to take full advantage of this global phenomenon.

The Business Impact of Mobility

The growth of mobility is unquestionable and companies cannot afford to underestimate its impact on their business.

Studies reveal that organizations that can leverage mobility – by re-tooling their internal workforces and redefining their business-to-consumer models that will be in a powerful position to improve employee efficiency and influence consumer behavior.

Today’s working environment has changed significantly and is expected to change much more. Increased accessibility to information and the internet with ease has allowed us to communicate and collaborate from anywhere and anytime, and has changed the way we do business.

The affordability and technological advances of smartphones, tablets and other devices are allowing us to perform most of our duties from remote locations and even while commuting between destinations.

An example of a global organiation that is pushing the boundaries in mobility is Intel. In 2009, Intel changed its policy for mobile access to corporate data from employee-owned smartphones, enabling access to corporate e-mail, calendar, and contacts on handheld devices that passes security compliance qualification.

Intel deployed Unified Messaging (UM) to increase work productivity, and on top of access via PC clients, employees can access the system by phone while on the road, where Intel estimates reduction in USD$1 million in costs related to legacy voicemail systems.

Another example is Continental which deployed a combination of mobile office service integration with a

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 office’s WLANs. Regardless of where employees connect, it’s easier than ever to make a secure, reliable connection.

Mobility in Sime Darby

Since the mid 90’s, 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 Darby’s 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.

Group ITLet’s Make IT Your Only Business Partner

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Talent Management in Sime DarbyPeople make the difference. It is common knowledge that teams with the best people perform at a higher level. Successful organisations know that exceptional business performance is driven by superior talent. It is with this belief that Sime Darby puts great emphasis on Talent Management.

Talent Management in Sime Darby is focused around several key areas and these in turn are driven by the organisation’s business strategies and organisational needs. The key focus areas in our Talent Management process are: attracting talents, developing talents, getting the talents to perform to their potential and retaining talents. In total, these would enable the organisation to harness our greatest asset, our people, in order to deliver the results to the business and provide value to our shareholders.

In general, the Talent Management framework is aimed at developing and getting the best performance from our employees. More specifically, a key objective of talent management is succession planning and establishing a strong leadership pipeline. In Sime Darby, there is a clear process in place to identify the talents that will form the leadership pipeline.

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Talent ReviewReview and endorsementof Top Talent listSuccession Readinessdiscussion

Talent Pool

Indiviual Development Plan

Business Needs

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Assessment of Leadership Potential

Key Objective:Strong Leadership Pipeline

Business Requirements

Talent IdentificationShortlist of Top Talents: 1st filter : Assessment of Performance2nd filter: Assessment of Potential by Manager

Talent Profile capturing keycareer highlights, aspirations& interest

Career Management

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 one’s leadership potential. The activities and materials used in the assessment are customised to Sime Darby’s 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.

Talent Management Cycle - HR activities are driven by business needs

Overview of the Sime Darby Talent Management process

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Travel Management in Sime Darby“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

As businesses, especially conglomerates and multinational companies, cross boundaries, the need for global business travel becomes more frequent and crucial and this results in substantial spending. Taking cognisance of this, many businesses today are beginning to manage their travel spending beyond their local boundaries to meet their global needs. The benefits of managing travel spending globally can be substantial and the Return on Investments (ROI), significant.

Group Procurement recently took the initiative to study the requirements of the Group and kick start travel management within Sime Darby with the appointment of a Travel Management Company (TMC). A TMC is a global travel management entity which has the expertise and assets to help manage customer travel activity both locally and globally through central coordination, creation of visibility and control. The TMC’s coverage is not limited to local travel. It serves customer needs globally by partnering with selected travel partners in the countries where they operate. Service delivery and service level agreements are governed centrally with the customer. The TMC will be able to provide many value added services which will contribute to the following benefits:

Service Level Improvement• Consistency and improvement in service delivery

across the Group governed by clearly defined service level agreements

• Improved process efficiencies through streamlining of demand

Drive Value Creation • Leveraging the Group’s spend volumes with airlines,

hotels and other travel related spend elements to obtain best value

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 Group’s 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 Othman / asmawatti.othman@

simedarby.com(2) Ms. Syrizatul Azwa Karim / syrizatul.azwa.karim@

simedarby.comPlease contact Group Procurement if you have any queries on this initiative.

Travel Management Company (TMC)

Global Travel Agent Partners

Contract/SLA Defined Travel Management

Services

Healthcare GHO & APS Plantation Energy & Utilities Motors Industrial Property

Contracted Relationship

Systems, Tools & ReportingValue CreationTravel Policy ManagementStrategy DevelopmentTicketing (Air, Rail & Others)AccommodationGround TransportationCar RentalsOther Service Level Agreement (SLA)defined service delivery

Centralised travel managementTravel Service Delivery performance is monitored and managed by having a single contracted relationship

OPERATING MODEL WITH TMC PARTNER

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“Charity is a virtue of the heart”Sime Darby’s CSR during Ramadhan

The holy fasting month of Ramadhan is a time for, amongst others, generosity, giving and remembering those who have less than us. With this in mind, Group Corporate Social Responsibility (GCSR) visited children, families, homes and individuals across Malaysia and shared the spirit of Ramadhan with them. It is hoped that this Ramadhan is the beginning for us to continually give. We dedicate this page to showcase a few homes and organisations who welcomed us with open arms throughout the month of August.

The children of Rumah Amal Kasih Bestari dressed up in their baju Melayu for an event sponsored by Sime Darby Plantation’s Sports & Recreation Council and GCSR

In hope of bringing cheer to junior patients of the Paediatric Institute, we distributed ‘duit raya’ (pocket money) bed-to-bed

The future “haafiz” (one who memorizes the Quran) rounding up for a group photo in front of their school after a CSR activity

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

The kids helping themselves to the buffet spread during the breaking of fast, assisted by Nadiah Hanim, Sime Darby’s Head of CSR

Our camera was lucky to capture the gleeful smiles of these girls during the Sime Darby Ramadhan event at their school

Kuala Lumpur General Hospital - Paediatric Institute, Kuala Lumpur

Rumah Amal Kasih Bestari, Subang Jaya, Selangor

Maahad Tahfiz Al-Kholidi, KedahSekolah Menengah Islam Al-Haj, Rawang, Selangor

Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan Batu, Kuala Lumpur Rumah Amal Nur El Amin, Rawang, Selangor

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Making a difference, 100 families at a timeLiving in a thriving metropolitan like Kuala Lumpur can be financially demanding. Especially so for the economically 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.

Restorating the art, conserving our artistic heritageDid you know Sime Darby is in possession of exclusive artworks by some of Malaysia’s renowned artists such as Ibrahim Hussein, Khalil Yusof and Hussein Enas, to name a few? These artistes, along with many other post Merdeka (Independence) artists, have shaped and invigorated the art landscape of the nation. Since the early 1990s, Sime Darby has established a discerning fine art collection which has decorated the walls of various Sime Darby offices all over the world. In 2009, the Sime Darby art collection was assessed and 29 pieces were identified to undergo a restoration process that aims to preserve the paintings.

The Renate Kant Studio under the supervision of Ms Renate Kant, was appointed to restore the artworks.

The experts from atop the scaffolding hard at work restoring ‘Journey to Infinity’ by Ibrahim Hussein at the headquarters of Sime Darby

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 families and children of the ‘Jalinan Ikhtiar’ Programme with the Minister (seated centre) during the launch. Mr Zulkifli Zainal Abidin, EVP Human Resources is seated to the right of the Minister

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 family’s domestic head. The credited amount would allow them to purchase selected essential items 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 people’s lives. Given the right technology and usage, the capacity and the opportunity, perhaps more families will be assured of having meals on the table tomorrow.

We also look forward to engage these families through supplementary programmes to ensure Sime Darby’s 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.

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YAYASAN SIME DARBY

Yayasan Sime Darby raises over RM125,000 in Charity Ride

The Yayasan Sime Darby Excellence Scholarship Programme

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 world’s 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.

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 financially-constrained 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 YSD’s 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

Tun Musa Hitam with Azizulhasni Awang, Malaysia’s national cyclist, at the event

Cycling For A Cure, a Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) charity event to raise funds for eligible leukemia patients, was held on 24 September 2011 and succeeded in raising over RM125,000. Held in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia,the charity cycling event, organised with the support of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF), attracted approximately 500 participants including Malaysian track cycling star Azizulhasni Awang, who is the ambassador for Tabung Leukemia YSD (YSD Leukemia Fund). The charity ride around picturesque 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

Tabung Leukemia YSD was launched on 30 March this year by its patron, Tun Musa Hitam. The fund was set up to benefit leukemia patients

in Malaysia who are between the ages of 13 and 72 and are in dire need of bone marrow transplants.

Eligible patients will be able to enjoy subsidised, comprehensive treatment at Sime Darby Medical Centre (SDMC)’s Blood Diseases Centre in Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Congratulations to the recipients of the YSD scholarship!

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SPORTS

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

Sime Darby FC captain Mohd Nor Ismail preparing to take a shot at goal in this Malaysian Cup match against Negeri Sembilan

Rising star Mohd Shukor Saidein performed exceptionally well at midfield during the Premier League and Malaysia Cup competitions

The Sime Darby FC team

SPORTS

to turn heads in the Malaysia Cup with some brave performances against their much fancied opponents and became the neutral’s 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 FC’s 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!

WELL DONE SIME DARBY FC!

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The Sime Darby Group Games 2011/12The Sime Darby Group Games 2011/2012 got off to a rousing start with the Bowling, Pool and Darts tournaments taking place in October. The quest to become overall champions for this financial year’s edition of the Group Games has thus begun!

Bowling kicked-off the season, and in the tournament held at the Megalanes Endah Parade in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Industrial ‘A’ became champion’s of the Team category, followed by Energy & Utilities ‘A’ in second and Plantation ’A’ in third. Noor Aizat Hanzir of Energy & Utilities ‘A’ and Noohazlina Zakaria of Plantation ‘A’ emerged champions of the men’s and women’s individual categories respectively.

The Pool and Darts tournaments were held at the Century Club located at the Summit USJ, Selangor. Property defended their Darts title with an emphatic win over Energy & Utilities in the final, followed by Industrial in third, and Motors fourth. Property again showed their prowess as they finished champions of the Pool tournament by beating Plantation in the final, followed by Group Head Office and Healthcare in third and fourth places respectively.

The Lawn Bowls and Sepaktakraw tournaments are next on the calendar in November and December, giving the other teams ample time to prepare

DivisionPoints

Overall PointsBowling Pool Darts

Property 2 10 10 22

Industrial 11 1 5 17

Energy & Utilities 8 1 7 16

Plantation 6 7 1 14

Motors 4 1 3 8

Group Head Office 2 5 1 8

Healthcare 2 3 0 5

Knock ‘em down!

Go Orange Team! (or green team, or blue team, or yellow team?)

to catch up with early pace setters Property. With more than 10 titles still up for grabs, let’s hope for good sportsmanship and surprises along the way!

The points tally after the first three events of the SDGG 2011/2012

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 Darby’s 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.

Chinese New Year

Gawai Day

Deepavali

Eid ul Fitr

& M

alaysian

Indepence Day

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.

Photo by Wan Norashikin of Group Communications, Sime Darby