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The 2010 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Aerospace & Defense Awards continues to showcase highly commendable line-up of recipients for the third consecutive year. Recipients sharing the lime-light this year have had to battle and prove themselves in an even more challenging period than their counterparts from the previous years.

A specialty this year is the co-location of the Awards banquet with the Singapore Airshow 2010 where Frost & Sullivan is the knowledge partner. The Awards banquet was held on early February at Crowne Plaza Hotel at Terminal 3, Changi International Airport.

A total of 17 leading organizations in the fields of general aviation, defense, homeland security, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO), aerospace manufacturing, major support services, airports and commercial air transportation will be joining the hall of fame as they bag prestigious titles reflecting their success for the year 2009.

The Malaysia Airports clinched two award titles that cited them as the Airport Investment Company of the Year and the Airport of the Year (Above 15 million Passengers Annually) for Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Composites Technology Research Malaysia and Firefly joined in the honour roll to pride the nation’s outstanding aerospace industry, with their awards.

Speaking about the success of the recipients, Subhranshu Sekhar Das, Director of Asia Pacific Aerospace & Defense practice at Frost & Sullivan says: “To counter the downturn in the aviation sector, the entire industry, especially the Asian players, have turned their focus on implementing best practices within their operations. Such smart executions have helped Asian aviation players successfully align their processes alongside the best global standards. This has in turn driven the corporate growth of these organizations and their respective operating sectors, despite the historic downturn.

“The improved operational and supply chain efficiency coupled with the steady turnaround of the Asian giants has attracted the attention of multinational players and has positively impacted the global aviation landscape.”

The Frost & Sullivan Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate best practices in the industry, commending their diligence, commitment, and innovative business strategies required to advance and excel in the competitive global marketplace.

Every year, the awards are given to companies based on actual market and technology performance that include revenue, market share, technology leadership and overall growth.

In addition to the tough market that the recipients were already operating in, this year the challenge to excel was further intensified with a global survey that served as a complementing screening in addition to the usual in-house secondary research.

The Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore (AAIS) is the supporting organisation for the awards banquet. Aerospace Singapore and Business Today are the media partners, while PR Newswire is the official newswire for the awards.

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Heading: The outstanding recipients of the 2010 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Aerospace & Defense Awards

Awards Titles Award Recipients

General Aviation Category

Fixed based Operator of the year Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre

Defense Category

Secure Military Communications Vendor of the Year Rohde & Schwarz

Homeland Security Category

Video Surveillance Systems Vendor of the Year GE Security

MRO Category

Airframe MRO Center of the Year HAECO

Engine MRO Center of the Year PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA (SEA)

Aerospace Manufacturing Category

Airframe OEM of the Year Bombardier

Engine OEM of the Year Rolls Royce

Avionics OEM of the Year Honeywell Aerospace

Major Support Services Category

Flight Training Center of the Year ST Aerospace Training Academy

Aerospace IT Solutions Provider of the Year HCL AXON

Aerospace R&D Vendor of the Year Composites Technology Research Malaysia

Aerospace Logistics Company of the Year DHL

Airports Category

Airport Air Navigation Solutions Provider of the Year Korea Airports Corporation

Airport Investment Company of the Year Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad

Airport of the Year (Below 15 million Passengers Annually) Auckland Airport

Airport of the Year (Above 15 million Passengers Annually) Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Commercial Air Transportation Category

Best Value Airline of the Year Firefly

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Heading: DiGi and Tonibung Powers Kampung Lumpagas

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In Sabah, there are still many communities living without electricity, which hampers their socio-economic development. Rural electrification through ‘conventional methods’ such as grid connection and diesel generators are not only costly but also results in emissions that are harmful to human health and the environment.

In today’s era of information and communication technology, electricity supply is the most essential infrastructure for development. The supply of electricity is also key in providing job opportunity and vital income for village residents.

In light of this, DiGi Telecommunications and Tonibung (or Friends of Village Development) recently joined forces to support and fund a micro-hydro project in Kampung Lumpagas (Kg.Lumpagas), Sabah. Kg.Lumpagas is a Murut community village of 131 people and is situated on the border of Sabah and Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Once completed, the supply of electricity will reduce the dependency on diesel generators thus offsetting the trend of burning and emission of greenhouse gases and toxic pollutants that contribute to the climatic changes in the region. The micro hydro system will provide basic lighting and power communal freezers that are essential for this subsistence community to keep their fish and meat fresh. The available energy can also create socio economic spinoffs through small scale food processing and other cottage industry in the community.

The project, which is scheduled be completed by June this year will cost approximately RM160,000 and generate up to 3kW of electricity.

DiGi’s Head of Corporate Responsibility, Vimal Kumar said: “For the first time, the villagers of Kg.Lumpagas will harness water from a nearby river to generate electricity, a focus which is in line with the 9^th Malaysia plan on rural electrification.

“The villagers will have access to a welcomed form of ‘clean energy’. In addition to that, the micro hydro system will also provide mechanical power to run agro processing tools such as rice mills and flourmills. This system will gradually but certainly phase out the use of firewood, kerosene, diesel and petrol engines which contributes towards global warming.”

According to Adrian Lasimbang, Director of Tonibung: “The community will be involved in setting up the project although Tonibung will help in setting up the technical aspects of the system. Being part of this project will give the community a sense of ownership and the confidence to undertake, manage and mobilize their own people to work towards completing the micro hydro system. The village committee, through its project leader and supervisor, will contribute to the planning and design of the community capacity-building workshops to ensure that the ideas and needs from the communities are accounted for.”

This project is part of DiGi’s Deep Green initiative which addresses energy efficiency within the company’s business and broader areas of sustainability with related stakeholders.

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Heading: DORSETT’S GRAND MOMENT

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The recently rebranded Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel (formerly Sheraton Subang Hotel & Towers), the flagship hotel of the Dorsett International brand owned by Far East Consortium International Ltd, won its first prestigious

award, just three (3) months into its rebranding.

During the event organised by The Global Award, Dorsett International

was the proud recipient of two awards in two categories: Eddie Tang, President of Dorsett International – Smart Entrepreneur, and Datin Jasmine Abdullah Heng, General Manager of Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel – Gold Winner.

Tang was rewarded the Smart Entrepreneur award for his visionary leadership in driving the Dorsett brand to high visibility at such a short span of time. “What an honour for the Dorsett International Group of Hotels to receive two awards on the same evening,” says Tang.

For Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel, it was indeed a proud moment for the leading 5-Star Hotel in Selangor. Helmed at the fore by reputable and dynamic General Manager – Datin Jasmine Abdullah Heng – the Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel has certainly grown from good to great, and continues to demonstrate exceptional service excellence.

“I am proud to receive this award on behalf of the true winners – the professional and dedicated Management Team and Associates of Grand Dorsett Subang,” quotes Datin Jasmine.

“The team’s commitment and passion to consistently deliver par excellence service as well as the continuous drive to build the new brand with innovative products in rooms and Food & Beverage, has earned our place as award-winning Hotel of premium quality. One of our key focus is understanding and relating to our guests; creating memorable experiences for guests through innovative products and personalised services,” says Datin

Jasmine.

“Dorsett International is committed to continue and deliver excellence

as a hospitality market leader,” quotes Tang. “In recent years, we, as a group of international hotels, have grown from strength to strength, and remain steadfast in our pursuits,” he comments.

“Nothing is more enriching than to see the actual rewards of our hard work, come to fruition – we are, indeed, proud owners of a thriving group of hotels,” Tang declares.

Guests of Honour for the 2nd Global Award 2010, YB Dato’ Wira Chor

Chee Heong – Deputy Finance Minister, and YB Senator Dato’ IR Wong

Foon Meng – Yang Di-Pertua Dewan Negara, handed awards of varying categories to other esteemed recipients that included corporate figureheads in the likes of Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Lim Kok Wing of Limkokwing University, Tuan Haji Abdul Aziz Bin Haji Hassan of Geo Crete Specialist Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Mohamed Hassan Kamil of Takaful Malaysia, Mohamad Farid Salim of KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital, and others.

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Tagline: Happenings – Tee Time

Heading: EMC Malaysia’s Golf Day for the Media

EMC Malaysia, a fully owned subsidiary of EMC, the world leader in information infrastructure, hosted a day of golf for members of the media in The Mines Resort and Golf Club recently.

First time golfers were treated to a golf clinic to introduce them to the sport, while more experienced golfers from the media were invited to participate in a friendly tournament against players from EMC, its partners and customers.

Twenty-six members of the media accepted EMC Malaysia Managing Director Peter Goh’s invitation to an afternoon of golf.

“Golf is one of my passions. I love everything about it, especially when I have an opportunity to introduce new players to the game,” says Goh. “Golf is not easy but the first time you feel everything come together into a good stroke and you see your ball fly across the course you’re hooked.”

Goh arranged for True Golf Academy Golf Pro Chong Chee Meng to coach the first timers. Chong filled the clinic with jokes and golf trivia that had everyone relaxed and at their ease so that when the time came to take some real shots no one was embarrassed when their first mighty swings barely rolled the ball a few feet. However, Chong’s attentive advice and constant encouragement was soon bearing fruit as one by one everyone found their swing.

“Playing golf was a brand new experience for me and I’m really glad I participated in the clinic,” says Vinodhani Nair from Reach Publishing. “All of us learnt a lot about golf, got a hands-on feel of the game and we had a lot of fun doing it. It was a brilliant afternoon.”

The golf tournament was won by EMC’s team although the smiles on all the player’s faces show that everyone had a great time. Trophies, prizes of Iomega portable hard disk drives and TaylorMade bags together with the Winner’s Purse were presented at a dinner held at Vincenzo Ristorante Italiano in Bangsar.

“Playing golf is about finding focus, having a goal, planning, networking, perseverance and being prepared come rain or shine. You set your posture, take your grip, clear your mind of distractions and then take your swing. If you’ve done your part then the ball will fly true,” says Goh.

“It’s an approach I’ve taken into other aspects of my life including my work. When you focus and take care of the details that are in front of you success will follow.” Goh was placed second among individual players in the tournament.

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Heading: WHO IS THE NEXT IDOL

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The only non-commercialised Nationwide Amateur Golf Event in Malaysia, the Malaysia Golf Idol is here again.

The tee off will be happening at these 18 Qualifying Venues: Orchard Golf & Country Resort on 27 March (Sat), Ayer Keroh Country Club on 28 March (Sun), Kulim Golf & Country Resort on 3 April (Sat), Taiping Golf & Country Club on 4 April (Sun), Kuala Terengganu Golf Resort on 10 April (Sat), Kelab Rekreasi TUDM Kuantan on 11 April (Sun), Kelab Golf Di Raja Seri Menanti on 17 April (Sat), Sri Morib Golf Club on 18 April (Sun), Kuala Kangsar Golf Club on 25 April (Sun), Penang Golf Resort on 9 May (Sun), Serendah Golf Resort on 15 May (Sat), Bukit Banang Golf & Country Club on 5 June (Sat), Perangsang Templer Golf Club on 6 June (Sun), Kelab Golf Titiwangsa PDRM on 26 June (Sat), Kinabalu Golf Club on 3 July (Sat), Kelab Rekreasi Indera Kuantan on 10 June (Sat), Maran Hills Golf Resort on 11 June (Sun), and Danau Golf Club on 17 June (Sat).

The Semi Final will take place on 3 August 2010 and the 4 Days 3 Nights Grand Final over 36 Holes event will be at Shan Shui Golf & Country Resort – the Augusta National of Malaysia in Tawau, Sabah from 11 to 14 October 2010.

Furthermore, Malaysia Golf Idol is proud to be the only Nationwide tournament that provides Incentives for the Home Club of the Eventual Winner that has been running for the third consecutive years.

So the organiser hopes all the Golf Clubs in Malaysia will send their best players to participate. Eventual Champion will receive total sponsorship worth RM 20,000.00, while his/her Home Club will win RM 10,000.00 Golf Equipments Prizes.

The event is open to all Golfers with valid club handicap. Mode of play will be Stroke play with Gross and Nett Prizes. Apart from the Gross and Nett Prizes, there will also be 4 NTP Prizes at all Par 3, Electrical items and Golf Equipments as Lucky Draw Prizes and 1 Hole in One Prize.

Main Sponsors include Shan Shui Golf & Country Resort, Gatorade Isotonic Drinks from Permanis Sandilands Sdn Bhd, Mamee Double Decker, Vin Sporting House, Hesstar of Electrical Appliances as well as Al-Jabbar Healthcare. In addition the tournament official media will be Golf Magazine & Golf Buaya.

According to Goh Hock Lai, the founder of Golf Single Handicapper, this amateur event have proven to be very popular and advised those who are interested to participate to register as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Last year’s Golf Idol winner is Abd Mohd Khalifah, a 5-handicapper from Kelab Rekreasi TUDM Kuantan who clinched the the title in the 4 Days 3 Nights Grand Final over 36 Holes Stroke Play event at Shan Shui Golf & Country Resort in Tawau, Sabah last October.

His triumph has enabled his home golf club to received an incentive provided by Golf Single Handicapper worth RM 10,000.00 of Golf Prizes while he himself won Golf Sponsorships & Scholarships worth RM 20,000.00.

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