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THE GROUP'S CENTRAL

WORKSHOP IN THE MINE

We are indeed proud to have constructed SWQI and SWC's workshop and store were In addition to the remarkable
our permanent central workshop on a also shifted to the new premises. workshop, the hard-hat team of SWCORP
7-acre plot in Bandar Sunway next to the has undertaken work for the construction
Subang Jaya Township. This workshop will be the central division to fabricate the steel work for the
facility for all the Group's fabrication, Highway Centre and Pfizer building. We
The workshop has a fully air- maintenance work and future expansion in have also successfully relocated the SWQI's
conditioned office space of 11,000 sq. ft. engineering works. The workshop was aggregate plant and played a major role in
and a workshop area of 70,000 sq. ft. "officially opened" when it served as the the construction of the Volvo workshop-
(which is equivalent to an area of 30 venue for the Group's 1988 Annual Dinner. cum-office, and Sunway College.
tennis courts combined). With its enormous We are sure that those who were present
size and the prominent signboard on the would have been impressed both with the For the moment, this division will be
roof, this workshop will always be referred size and facilities available. For those who participating actively in providing all
to as the landmark for the Group; especially missed the opportunity, you are most structural steel work and ironmongery work
for those who wish to visit Bandar Sunway welcome to visit us! for the Bandar Sunway project.
from the Subang Jaya entrance. However,
the workshop is not all steel and concrete. Phang Koon TUck
Right at the office entrance we have a SW Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
refreshing pool (complete with cascading
water) with colourful carps - and a no
fishing sign!! Outside, the compound has MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF
been well planted with greens and flowering THE SUNGEIWAY GROUP
shrubs - not to mention instant coconut
palms. This was made possible by the
diligence and green fingers of Sunway When I first set my foot on the door step And my special thanks to Joey Khoo for
Nursery and Landscaping Sdn. Bhd. of Wisma Sungei Way for an interview, my his unrepayable guidance and training
eyes caught the beauty of the well-arranged throughout my course of work.
office space and what made it more beau-
The structure of this workshop is a My first impression of The Sungei
composite of portal frame and R.C. tiful was the people of Sungei Way. I was Way Group, however, does not stop at the
structures, with plastered blocks as the impressed with the smiles and the warm end of the day. I enjoy the training and
external walls. Piling work commenced in reception and I hoped to be a part of this have faith that the experience I gain will
mid July 1987. Concurrently, SWCORP's prestigious organization. My dream came be a valuable asset to my career
steel fabrication workteam was busy true when I finally joined the Management development. I am sincerely grateful to The
fabricating all the steel structures for the Trainee Scheme and here I am today, as Group for giving me this golden oppor-
Workshop. The plant and machinery were part of the beautiful people of Sungei tunity, a chance to test my ability in the
also from the SWCORP's own fleet of Way. field that I am trained for, to contribute
sarthmoving and construction equipment. First of February 1988 marked a my best to the company and to prove some-
special day for me. 1 started my new job thing to myself. I have great pleasure
All basic building material of working with all the marketing staff at the
^Sgregates, sand and crusher run were with the marketing team in the Property headquarters and will miss them when we
provided by our inhouse company, SWQI; Division. A lot of thing about the (Bintutara Sdn. Bhd.) move to our new
L°8ether with concrete and blocks from property industry and a lot of new things office at the Highway Centre soon. One
^MC and SB respectively. Premixing of the had to be learnt. This is my first exposure thing for sure is that I will not miss the
E^J'^ieter roadways was supervised by to the exciting business world and I am opportunity to pick up bits and pieces of
^WC. With helpful advice from the proud to admit that learning is part of the knowledge from this training period and I
foperty Division, and good team work all job which I love most! For this, I should hope to serve the company for as long as
""d, the workshop was completed within express my gratitude to all those Sungei I can. Thanks to you Sungei Way!
"le targeted period. Way staff who have assisted me in making
my day-to-day working life a pleasant
. Currently, the workshop houses the experience to cherish. A bunch of thanks
'"^in office of SWCORP, all mining to Ms. Liew, Sharon, Leanne and other Nor Eda Hj. Baharul
companies and SWENT. In April 1988, Bandar Sunway staff (Vicky, Joyce, Ong Bintutara Sdn. Bhd.
and Maggie) for their great cooperation.