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May - June
J. Lion-Parkson Foundation organized a motivational seminar on 20 June 2011 for the students shortlisted for its scholarship and educational loan awards for the new academic year. Foundation Chairman, Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng; Head of Department of Chinese Language & Literature in Tsinghua University in Beijing, Professor Liu Shi; Foundation Trustee, Dr Chua Siew Kiat and Senior Manager from CeDR Corporate Consulting Sdn Bhd, Mr Kelvin Phuan spoke at the seminar. | January - February
A. Lion-Parkson Foundation organised its 2nd Chinese New Year Calligraphy Charity Sale in aid of needy students in four independent schools.
B. Parkson opened its 7th store in Vietnam on 15 January 2011. Dubbed the new pearl of South Saigon, Parkson Paragon is the 5th store located in Ho Chi Minh City.
C. Changshu Lion completed the Athens Precinct under Phase 1A of D’ Venice Residence Project, two months ahead of the SPA Completion Date of 30 March 2011 and started handing over the units to purchasers on 21 January 2011.
D. Zigong Parkson located in Phase 3, Xinmei, Huixing Road in Sichuan, China was officially opened on 24 January 2011.
March - April
E. Parkson China in collaboration with Tsinghua University of Beijing sponsored the first Parkson-Tsinghua Journal Research Paper Award on “History of Twentieth Century China and Overcoming The Earthquake Era”. Lion-Parkson Foundation Chairman, Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng and Tsinghua University officials presented the awards to the winners on 19 April 2011.
F. Our Group participated in the Malaysian Career & Training Fair (MCTF) held at Mid Valley Mall from 15 - 17 April 2011. Staff from Group HR and our steel and retail operations were present to brief job seekers.
G. Lion-Parkson Foundation contributed RM1 million to the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) Socio-Economic Research Centre. The Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak witnessed the handing over of the contribution by Foundation Chairman, Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng to ACCCIM.
H. Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club was voted 7th Best Golf Course in Peninsular Malaysia in the Golf Malaysia Course Poll 2008-2010 by Golf Malaysia Magazine.
I. Parkson Yueyang in Hunan, China relocated to bigger premises in Light Macro Commercial Plaza on 16 April 2011. Parkson had opened in Yueyang in late 2003 and has become a popular shopping destination.
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July - August
K. For the 21st year running, Lion-Parkson Foundation awarded scholarships and educational loans to 6 deserving students pursuing their education in local universities. The awards were presented by Foundation Chairman, Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng on 4 August 2011.
L. The Selangor State Exco members and state agencies’ officials led by Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Dato Seri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim visited our Steel Complex in Banting on 22 July 2011. The visit was part of the state’s one-day ‘Mesra dengan Rakyat’ (Get-to-Know-the-People) session.
M. Tianshan Parkson, the fourth Parkson store in Shanghai opened for business on 5 August 2011. It is located in Changning District, one of the most internationalised districts, west of Shanghai.
N. On 26 July 2011, Ototek Sdn Bhd received Boon Siew Honda’s ‘Best JIT Delivery 2010’ award for supplying IRC tyres and tubes to the Honda assembly plant in Prai, Pulau Pinang.
September - October
O. Parkson opened its 37th store in Malaysia at KL Festival City Mall in Kuala Lumpur on 20 October 2011. KL Festival City is a new shopping complex owned and managed by Parkson Holdings Berhad.
P. Parkson Nanning Xinan Shangdu, the second Parkson store in Guangxi region was opened on 30 October 2011, making it the 48th Parkson store in China.
Q. Secom’s security officers, Rajendra Bahadur Basnet and Chandra Kumar Shresta received certificates of recognition for their dedication and commitment in ensuring a high level of security at a client’s premises, Menara Standard Chartered.
R. Staff of Parkson Corporation and Estee Lauder Companies Malaysia joined hands for the second year running in a month-long campaign themed “Beautiful Earth” to reduce the use of one-time plastic and paper bags and raise money to rehabilitate the mangrove forests in Sungai Sepang Kecil through its “A Bag for a Tree” project. |  |
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