Browsing articles from "June, 2011"

Government-linked company (GLC) Open Day (24-26 June 2011)

The GLC Open Day, a showcase of government-linked companies in collaborations with private sectors was held from 24-26 June 2011 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Boustead Holdings Bhd. is one such company which participated. Their research arm, Applied Agricultural Resources Sdn. Bhd. (AAR) showcased some of their products, namely AAHybrida 1 and AAVitroa 1.
Some of dignitaries who stopped over :

AAR Head of Crop Improvement, Mr. Tan C.C. (second from right) briefing Deputy Chairman and Group Managing Director Tan Sir Lodin Wok (left) from Boustead Holdings Bhd.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak who officiated at the launch, make time to stop by AAR booth.
Our former Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi (picture on left) and current Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (picture on right) also graced the occasion.


Part of the crowd at the Open Day

An extract regarding GLC Open Day published in the New Straits Times on 27 June 2011. (pdf version)

Prepared by Julie and Edited by SSH

AAR Sports Club Trip to Port Dickson (18-19 June 2011)

Sun, sea, surf and leisure

7 busloads (4 from Paloh sub-station, 2 from tissue culture laboratory and 1 from main office, Sg. Buloh) of AARSC members and their families had a splashing time at Tiara Beach Resort in Port Dickson, just 90 minutes away from AAR office in Sg. Buloh.

We were spoilt for choice with numerous unique water base and recreational activities, and for those less adventurous, they enjoyed themselves under the cool respite of the beach and terrace café.

Highlights of activities

1. Recreational activities

2. Shopping and cruising the high sea at Teluk Kemang

3. i) Dinner with cake-cutting (compliments from Tiara Beach Resort Management) ceremony on AAR 25th year anniversary; lucky draws and children’s contest

ii) China Acrobatic shows

4. Wet and dry sports namely:

Meet the organising committee and Dr. Kee (Advisor)

Kudos to a job well done!

Prepared by Julie Yee and edited by SSH