Recycle for a Greener Office

Preserving Mother Nature by living a greener lifestyle is not only limited at home, but also can be practice from the office. In Salcon, we believe we play a vital role in preserving the environment by promoting a greener lifestyle amongst our staff by paper recycling every month, annual spring cleaning and recycle for good cause and encouraging our staff to use eco-friendly bags.

Being as one of Salcon Corporate Responsibility core values, CR Team once again organized Salcon Annual Recycling Program which starts on 15^th November 2012 till 14^th December 2012. It is an initiative to serve as platform for Salcon staff to play their part in preserving the environment and Mother Nature. Engaging with several recycle organization such as Pertubuhan Amal Seri Sinar Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (P.A.S.S.), Tzu Chi Recycling Center, we managed to collect and gather things such as clothes, toys, DVD players, TV, LCD screen monitor, ice-cream maker, books and bags to recycle and reuse.

Total recycle items collected from HQ and its subsidiaries.

No	Items	Total
1	Yoga Mat	1
2	Plastic items (Mineral and Shampoo Bottles, Tupperwares etc)	6 bags
3	Clothes	17 bags
4	Toys	2 bags
5	DVD Players	2
6	Bag & Luggage Bag	4
7	Box Fan	1
8	Video Tape	11
9	TV	1
10	Blanket	1
11	CPU	1
12	Metal Box	2
13	Aluminum can	2 bag
14	Speaker	1
15	Ceiling fan	1
16	Paper, Paper Box	3
17	LCD monitor	1
18	CRT Monitor	2
19	Ice Cream maker	1
20	Books	1 box

Recycle items from HQ



Recycle items from KK site



We would like to congratulate and thank all participants who have contribute and participate in the said event, at the same time we hope that this green culture will always be practice.

A Joyful Christmas with colleagues!

It was a joyful Christmas gathering with colleagues at Salcon HQ on 20^th December 2012 (Thurs)!

The office was filled with a merry and cheerful atmosphere as most of the staff were wearing red or green on that day to match with the theme of the gathering.

The gathering was started at 12:30 pm with a short speech delivered by Dato’ Eddy Leong Kok Wah. ‘This is a meaningful event to bring the staff and the management together regardless of race or religion even though this is a Christmas gathering, to share Christmas joy with not only your family, but your colleagues as well. On behalf of the management, I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday,’ says Dato’ Eddy.

A Christmas gift exchange session was then carried out among staff members. Participants were cheered when receiving the present from each other. Thereafter, all staff enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch and brought the gathering to end.

Tan Sri Dato’ Tee receiving his Christmas present from staff in the gift exchange session

Staff gathered at the foyer of office for the gift exchange and lunch.

Lastly, on behalf of Salcon Management, we wish all staff

a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In-kind sponsorship for Rumah K.I.D.S




Group photo of APOH climbers and children from Rumah K.I.D.S

 

A Piece of Hope (APOH) has organized a charity Mount Kinabalu climb from 14 - 18 July 2012 to raise fund for Rumah K.I.D.S. -  a home where orphans and children who are abandoned, abused and neglected are given shelter, love and care. APOH consists of a group of annual Mount Kinabalu climbers who climb up Mount Kinabalu, Sabah to raise fund for charity home. This is the 6th year the climbers did the fund raising campaign.

Salcon also participated in supporting Rumah K.I.D.S by sponsoring mugs and notebooks for the children in Rumah K.I.D.S during the APOH cheque presentation ceremony. We hoped the little giveaway can help to ease the home's burden. The children were happy when they received the notebook as it was very useful during their school opening.



APOH climbers have a good time with Rumah K.I.D.S's children





Exterior of Rumah K.I.D.S



Salcon launches Inaugural Inter-state River and Water Awareness Competition 2012

Salcon Berhad, Water Watch Penang (WWP) and Malaysian Water Partnership (MyWP) jointly launched Salcon Inter-state River and Water Awareness Competition, a finale to the year-long River & Water Awareness & Education Programmes at Monash University on 3^rd November 2012.

The Salcon Inter-state River and Water Awareness Competition 2012 is the culmination of the year-long River & Water Awareness & Education Programme. A total of 48 students from 12 selected schools in the Klang Valley participated in this competition to grab home the challenge trophy.

Salcon River & Water Awareness Inter-State Competition 2012 was officiated by Y. Bhg. Dato’ Ir Haji Hanapi bin Mohamad Noor (second from the right), Director of Management Water Resources & Hydrology, Department of Irrigation & Drainage, accompanied by Dato’ Eddy Leong Kok Wah, Executive Director of Salcon Berhad, Associate Prof. Dr. Catherine Yule, Deputy Head of School of Science and Prof. Dr. Chan Ngai Weng, President of Water Watch Penang.

 Special thanks also to Professor Catherine Yule for sponsoring the use of the Auditorium in Monash Universty to carry out the competition. It was a very nice and spacious hall with well equipped facilities such as PA & lighting system, slide monitoring system which made the competition to be carried out smoothly.

Participants were tested on global, national and local water-related issues. All of them strive to score points for their own school as best as they could with the knowledge learnt from school and also the study material provided to them before the competition.

The Champion of the Inaugural Salcon River and Water Awareness Competition was SJK(C) Puay Chai 2. First and Second Runner-up were SJK(C) Connaught 2 and SJK (T) Effingham respectively.

A buffet lunch for all participants and working crew bring the event to the end, it is hoped that Salcon River and Water Awareness Education Programme can be carried out next year with bigger supports from more schools and also relevant authorities.

 

Salcon would like to thank Professor Chan and his dedicated team from Water Watch Penang for their support and commitment throughout these 2 years in helping us to achieve our CSR goal of raising awareness amongst the young on the importance of river and water conservation.

Please click HERE for more event photo

Salcon instills love for our rivers in students of SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2

Students from Monash’s School of Science joined 30 eager pupils and 3 teachers from Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Utama Damansara 2 today at Sungai Penchala river banks. The programme is a collaboration initiative led by Salcon Berhad and co-organized by Water Watch Penang and Malaysia Water Partnership to give students hands-on experience in learning about Malaysia’s rivers and water.

Activities briefing from Mr Lim, WWP.

Dr Catherine from Monash University assist students in water sampling

Associate Professor Catherine Yule, Deputy Head of School of Science in Monash said, “We are impressed with the Salcon river and water awareness programme which focusses very much on hands-on learning and experiences to impart the knowledge on the care of our river in young children. This augurs well for the environment and the country’s future generations”.

Students identify microorganisms as water indicators 

 Ms Chern Meng Gaik, Salcon Corporate Manager said, “The ripple effect of the Salcon river programme will spread far and wide as students bring back the knowledge they have gained to their friends, families and teachers.”

As finale to the 2012 river program, Salcon has invited 15 primary schools from all over Selangor to participate in the inaugural Salcon Inter-state River and water quiz competition on 3^rd November 2012 at Monash University. This event will bring students together to test their knowledge of Malaysian rivers.

Improving water quality of our rivers is certainly very important task that needs to be addressed properly on all levels -from local, regional, national as well as international with total support from corporate entities, government agencies and also non-government organization. Healthy rivers mean healthy environment, and healthy environment means healthy life.

River & Water Awareness & Education Programme with SJK(T) Vivekananda

34 students and teachers from Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) Vivekananda got their feet wet while learning about the importance of rivers in our country at Lembah Kiara Recreation Park,Taman Tun Dr.Ismail, Kuala Lumpur in a river and water awareness programme on 4 August 2012.

Organized by Salcon Berhad as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme in collaboration with Water Watch Penang (WWP) and Malaysian Water Partnership (MyWP), the programme aims to educate and create awareness amongst school-going children on the importance of river and water conservation. 



Q&A session



Activities such as water sampling methods and also checks on microorganisms were carried out throughout the event. Students were given the opportunity to carry out a number of interesting and interactive activities such as physical water testing, which is the process where the flow rate, clarity, colour and smell is carried out. The students were also guided on monitoring the alkaline and acidic levels within the river water, in addition to looking for aquatic organisms in the river which is an indication of the health level of the river, teaching them that rivers are not only just flowing bodies water, but also home to many creatures and also serve a vital role in the ecosystem.



Physical testing conducted by students



Capturing organism into aquarium



Students are identifying organism according to chart

Students from SJK (T) Effingham return to nature to learn about our beloved Malaysian rivers

It was a beautiful Saturday morning with the sound of birds chirping and the cool refreshing morning breeze accompanied by the steady stream of morning joggers at Lembah Kiara Recreation Park,Taman Tun Dr.Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. The location has became the site of many successful river programmes where Salcon worked and collaborate with Water Watch Penang (WWP) and Malaysian Water Partnership (MyWP) with the aim of educating the younger generation about the importance of preserving our beloved river systems. A number of 4 teachers and 35 students from SJK (T) Effingham joined this fun filled learning experience. The children aged from 10 to 11 years old were eagerly excited and ready to carry out the activities prepared for them.



The facilitators from Water Watch Penang (WWP) introducing themselves before starting the activities



Activities such as water sampling methods and also checks on microorganisms were carried out throughout the event. Students were given the opportunity to carry out a number of interesting and interactive activities such as physical water testing, which is the process where the flow rate, clarity, colour and smell is carried out. The students were also guided on monitoring the alkaline and acidic levels within the river water, in addition to looking for aquatic organisms in the river which is an indication of the health level of the river.

While having a break from the activities, we had a talk with some of the children.

"I had a lot of fun today, I got to see many new types of fishes and insects, and it is a good programme for learning and I would definitely take care of our rivers." (Sudarshan 10)

"It was an enjoyable programme and I learned many new facts about rivers. I love to play in rivers and I have been to places such as Commonwealth Park with my family. It is important for us to take care of our rivers and I would love to participate in the next river programme," (Niethaielan 11)

Besides that, the children also had the opportunity to colour their own button badge for FREE, courtesy of Water Watch Penang.





The river programme successfully ended around 12pm, despite the raging mid noon sun and being wet all over, the children no doubt had a wonderful time with the personnel from Salcon and also Water Watch Penang (WWP).

Salcon Annual Trip 2012

A total of 34 participants enjoyed the Salcon Annual Trip 2012 to Cambodia - Phnom Penh & Siem Reap from 6 - 9 July 2012. They have visited numerous tourism in Cambodia, including the remarkable Angkor Wat Temple, a World Heritage with its splendid architectural elements and carving.

Please click the link below to view more photos of the trip:

http://www.salcon.com.my/intranet/src/Salcon_Annual_Trip_2012_Cambodia/

Salcon Badminton Tournament 2012 Results

A total of 28 registered players turned up at the Salcon Badminton Tournament 2012 on 30 June 2012 at Supercourt, Subang Jaya. The tournament started at 9.00am and ended at 3.00pm.

Staff and families from Salcon HQ, Envitech, NRW Seremban, Labu site and NRW Kelantan showed their support throughout the exciting tournament. Thank you too all players and supporters that have made the tournament a success!

Congratulations to the winners:

Men Single:Champion: Sumardi (SESSB)
1st runner-up: Lee Wai Sum (Electrical)
2nd runner-up: Fakhrul Anwar (NRW Kelantan)
3rd runner-up: Thye Chee How (Legal)

Men Double:Champion: Lee Wai Sum (Electrical) & Wan Mohd Fahmizal (NRW Kelantan)
1st runner-up: Sumardi (SESSB) & Rizal (MIS)
2nd runner-up: Faizal (NRW Seremban) & Yap Swee Lam (Envitech)
3rd runner-up: Azlen (Drawing) & Mohamad Sufian (NRW Seremban)

Women Single:Champion: Michelle Lee (Contracts)
1st runner-up: Zurida (Engineering)
2nd runner-up: Dorothy (Envitech)
3rd runner-up: Norasikin (Contracts)

Women Double:Champion: Michelle Lee (Contracts) & Dorothy (Envitech)
1st runner-up: Phuah Swee Ee (Envitech) & Norasikin (Contracts)
2nd runner-up: Reny Rezaly (Sg. Labu) & Zurida (Drawing)
3rd runner-up: Edda Jamali (IARM) & Rosniah (Drawing)

Salcon Safety & Health Campaign 2012 Closing Ceremony

In conjunction with the Safety and Health Campaign Month Closing Ceremony, Salcon Berhad has once again taken the initiative to organize a blood donation drive at Summit USJ on 8th of June 2012. This is also in support of 2012 World Blood Donor Day. The blood donation event successfully pulled 107 Salcon staff and local citizens to be a philanthropic ‘hero’ by contributing blood to the needy.

Tan Sri Dato' Tee Tiam Lee (Salcon's Deputy Chairman) Presenting Token of Appreciation to Dr Afifah (Deputy Director of PDN)

 Also present at the event was Deputy Director of Pusat Darah Negara (PDN), Dr Afifah bt Hj Hasan who said that, ‘Every corporation has the responsibility and commitment to give back to the communities. We are very pleased to work with corporations like Salcon Berhad in promoting blood donation as a way of giving back to the society.

Public Health Checkup by BPHealtcare Group

There are also a prize giving ceremony for Salcon Safety Recognition Award. The winners have been carefully selected by respective inspectors according to all safety criterion specifically in office and at the construction site. 

The winner for Best Safety Department is QAQC, Internal Audit and Risk Management, and Safety,Health & Environment departments. Winner received RM 1000 and a trophy.

While the winner for Best Safety Construction site goes to Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant. They received RM 2000 and a trophy.

Apart from that, there are also a special award, "Excellent Safety Achievement Award" which awarded to Sungai Terip Water Treatment Plant for their excellent compliance in safety for the past few years. 

The event continues with 'Guess The Tool' prize giving ceremony to the three (3) winners who get to identify the name of each safety tools and also their functions. This fun and exciting game gave every Salcon's Staff opportunities to test their skill in identifications and knowledge of safety equipment.

Congratulations to Ms. Lee Yoon Li from Engineering Department, En. Norlijam from Project Pintu Geng and Ms. Cheah You Thiam from Envitech for winning the First Aid Hamper worth for RM300, RM200 and RM100 respectively.

Note: En. Fais received the prize on behalf of Ms. Cheah You Thiam as she couldn’t attend the prize giving

We would like to thank all the participants of this contest for their support and time contributed in guessing the tools. It was indeed an interesting game for bringing the awareness on safety knowledge. We hope we can organize such contest again next year! Please click here for the answer.

(from left) Ms Chern Meng Gaik -Corporate Manager,Tan Sri Dato' Tee Tiam Lee-Deputy Chairman, Dr Afifah-Deputy Director PDN, Dato' Eddy Leong-Executive Director, Mr Yap Sui Pon-Project Director, Mr Zainudin-Manager of SHE Department

The pre-celebration of blood donor day and free health check–up marks the finale of Salcon’s Safety & Health Campaign month 2012. The Campaign has received tremendous support from Government bodies such as Department of Occupational Safety and Health Selangor Division, Pusat Darah Negara, non-governmental organizations such as Breast Cancer Welfare Association, Malaysian Council for Obesity Prevention, KL Laughter Yoga and also private entity such as BP HealthCare.

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