In addition to improving the
knowledge and skillset of our current
workforce and in line with our aim to
develop the nation’s human capital,
we provided young Malaysians with
the opportunity to undergo their
practical training within the Group.
We place strong emphasis on
caring for the economical, physical,
mental and social wellbeing of our
employees. We do this by providing
our valued employees, along with
their families who reside within our
plantations with a conducive living
and working environment.
To this end, we provide an integrated
housing complex that not onlymakes
available the basic necessities, but
also facilities to fulfil their needs
be it social, spiritual, healthcare or
recreational.
In addition, apart from donations for
various special occasions, initiatives
were also organised on a consistent
basis to foster stronger relations
within the Group.
Some of our efforts during the year
included Family Days, where we
presented our employees’ children
with new school bags and stationery,
as well as Workers’ Sports Day and
company-wide gotong royong-style
events.
Community
The Group remains steadfast in our
commitment to doing our part for
the community. We firmly believe in
the importance of creating a positive
impact by reaching out to the needy
or disadvantaged through tangible
initiatives.
To encourage greater engagement,
we held a stakeholder session with
the Orang Asli community, creating
the opportunity for open dialogue
and feedback.
We organised Program Sukan
Komuniti
Perpaduan
at
our
Maong estate, which served to
build a stronger rapport with the
neighbouring communities.
In line with our commitment
to contribute positively to the
education of young Malaysians,
we organised a Back to School
programme for underprivileged
primary school students in Kanowit
and Baram, Sarawak as well as in
Beluran, Sabah.
Through this programme we
contributed aid worth RM120,000 to
families with children of school age
ahead of the 2016 academic year. In
all, 600 children received financial
aid as well as donations in the form
of school uniforms, shoes, bags,
stationery and basic necessities.
Similarly, we contributed for a
tuition programme in aid of Form
Five students who sat for their Sijil
Pelajaran Malaysia examinations in
2015 across 100 localities.
Understanding the importance
of taking the time to give back to
those less fortunate, we reached
out to underprivileged members of
society including single mothers and
orphans especially during the festive
season.
To show our gratitude to current
and former members of the Royal
Malaysia Police and the Malaysian
Armed Forces, we provided
contributions to the Paloh Hinai
Police Station for Hari Polis
celebrations as well as to Tabung
Kebajikan Rejimen 22 Komando.
Following the disastrous floods
that displaced families and affected
livelihoods at the end of 2014, we
participated in rehabilitation efforts,
assisting with the redevelopment
of various locations throughout
Kelantan.
co rpo r ate respo ns i b i l ity
Merdeka Telematch in Lepan Kabu Estate, Kelantan
Bo ustead plantati o ns Berhad
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