Berjaya Corporation Bhd

In the joyous spirit of the Lunar New Year, Berjaya Corporation Berhad (“BCorp”) Founder and Advisor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, along with KOSSAN Rubber Industries Berhad Group Managing Director Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kuang Sia, made a heartwarming visit to the picturesque island of Pulau Ketam.
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Berjaya Corporation Berhad Founder and Advisor Spreads Joy and Generosity to Pulau Ketam
Date: 17 January 2025
Venue: Pulau Ketam, Selangor
Pulau Ketam, Selangor, 17 January 2025 – In the joyous spirit of the Lunar New Year, Berjaya Corporation Berhad (“BCorp”) Founder and Advisor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, along with KOSSAN Rubber Industries Berhad Group Managing Director Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kuang Sia, made a heartwarming visit to the picturesque island of Pulau Ketam.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan and Tan Sri Dato’ Lim were greeted by Mr. Wang Mu Duan and Mr. Wang Mu Cai, Chairman and Vice Chairman of SJK(C) Hwa Lien Pulau Ketam, Klang respectively with lively dances and performances that filled the air.

The visit, aimed at spreading warmth and improving the quality of life for those in need, included a series of delightful activities such as lion dances and popular Chinese New Year songs. Talented local students who emerged as winners of a calligraphy competition were also presented with prizes in a ceremony filled with smiles and applause.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan generously donated RM 250,000 to support three local schools and five temples in Pulau Ketam. This contribution will significantly improve the quality of life for the island’s residents.

Sharing his thoughts on this visit, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan said: “It is a great pleasure to be here for the first time at Pulau Ketam. I am pleased to make this donation with the hope that it will contribute to the continued growth of local schools, support community associations, and enhance the well-being of our elderly residents. Education is a vital foundation for a prosperous future, and together, we can help create a stronger and more connected community for all.”

The festivities concluded with the traditional Prosperity Toss, a joyous moment where everyone gathered to toss the symbolic “yee sang” together, wishing for health, wealth, and prosperity in the New Year.

Also present to this meaningful visit together were Puan Sri Esther Tan, wife of Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan; Puan Sri Datin Chow Cheng Moey, wife of Tan Sri Dato’ Lim; Datuk Wira Vincent Lye Ek Seang, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Berjaya Assets Berhad; Mr. Yong Kian Guan, Headmaster of SJK(C) Hwa Lien, distinguished guests, parents, and the local community. Their participation added an extra touch of warmth and love to this festive occasion.
About Berjaya Corporation Berhad (“BCorp”)
Berjaya Corporation Berhad is a publicly listed company on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. It is a diversified consumer group with four core business segments: Retail (Food & Non-Food), Hospitality, Property, and Services. BCorp’s interests span various industries, including consumer marketing, financial services, hotels and resorts, recreation, gaming, environmental services, motor trading and distribution, telecommunications, IT, and investment holding. For more information, please visit www.berjaya.com.
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