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Building Communities.<br />
Creating Value.<br />
Enhancing Lifestyles.<br />
Annual Report 2006
mission<br />
We are fi rmly committed to quality in the planning and execution<br />
of all our projects. These include the choice of design, choice of<br />
materials, close supervision at every stage of the construction and<br />
strict adherence to all our delivery promises;<br />
This ongoing concern for our customers as well as other equally<br />
important aspects of corporate management is further reinforced<br />
and fully refl ected in our commitment to the implementation of<br />
MS ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Management System and OHSAS<br />
18001:1999 Occupational Health and Safety Management System;<br />
We fully realise and appreciate that our loyal and dedicated<br />
employees are our most valuable assets and accordingly we are<br />
fully committed to the provision of systematic training, orientation<br />
as well as suitable avenues for career advancement;<br />
corporate milestones<br />
1994<br />
Company established as Tradeskill Sdn. Bhd.<br />
1996<br />
Company changed name to <strong>WCT</strong> Realty Sdn. Bhd. the Property<br />
Development division of <strong>WCT</strong> Engineering Berhad.<br />
Acquisition of 1 st <strong>land</strong> bank - 347 acres - Integrated Township<br />
Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1 (BBT 1).<br />
1997<br />
1 st Property Sales Launch - BBT 1.<br />
1999<br />
Acquisition of 2 nd <strong>land</strong> bank - 562 acres - Integrated Township<br />
Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2 (BBT 2).<br />
2002<br />
Achieved Accumulated Sales of RM 1.0 Billion.<br />
2003<br />
Acquisition of 3 rd <strong>land</strong> bank - 427 acres - Integrated Township<br />
Bandar Park<strong>land</strong>s.<br />
vision<br />
To be a reputable developer in the<br />
industry by providing quality value-added<br />
products and services that enhance<br />
stakeholders’ value.<br />
We are fully aware of the constant need to be innovative in<br />
packaging our products, to be adaptable and resourceful, and ever<br />
willing to change for the better;<br />
We will always remain mindful of our shareholders’ interest and<br />
the need to conduct our business, in such a manner so as to ensure<br />
an equitable return on their investment; and<br />
We believe that as a responsible corporate citizen we have an<br />
important role to play for the well-being of society and the<br />
environment and we will continue to make our contribution as<br />
always.<br />
2004<br />
Quoted and Listed on the Main Board of <strong>Bursa</strong> Securities as <strong>WCT</strong><br />
Land Berhad.<br />
Achieved MS ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System<br />
Certifi cation.<br />
2005<br />
Achieved Accumulated Sales of RM 2.0 Billion.<br />
Acquisition of development <strong>land</strong> - 12.4 acres - Commercial<br />
Development - The PARADIGM @ Petaling Jaya, Selangor,<br />
<strong>Malaysia</strong>.<br />
Achieved OHSAS 18001:1999 Occupational Health and Safety<br />
Management System Certifi cation.<br />
2006<br />
Ventured into Property Investment & Management - AEON Bukit<br />
Tinggi Shopping Centre in Klang, Selangor, <strong>Malaysia</strong>.<br />
Acquisition of development <strong>land</strong> - 21.5 acres - Luxury Homes<br />
Development - d’Banyan Residency @ Sutera, Kota Kinabalu,<br />
Sabah, <strong>Malaysia</strong>.
cover<br />
rationale<br />
The cover depicts the latest<br />
commercial development project<br />
undertaken by the Group, set to<br />
be an iconic <strong>land</strong>mark in Petaling<br />
Jaya. The PARADIGM, as we call<br />
it, will have a gross development<br />
value of more than RM1.26 Billion<br />
and comprises of Grade-A Office<br />
Towers and a Shopping Mall<br />
with 5,000 car parks. In Building<br />
Communities, we Create Value and<br />
Enhance the stakeholder’s Lifestyle<br />
of <strong>WCT</strong> Land.<br />
With the aspiration to achieve<br />
greater heights, <strong>WCT</strong> Land is<br />
moving forward with a vision to be<br />
a leader in the field of township,<br />
commercial and luxury homes<br />
development as well as property<br />
investment and management.<br />
achievements<br />
(Left)<br />
MS ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System Certification.<br />
(Right)<br />
OHSAS 18001:1999 Occupational Health and Safety<br />
Management System Certification.<br />
contents<br />
2 Corporate Structure<br />
3 Corporate Profile<br />
4 Financial Highlights<br />
5 Share Price Performance<br />
6 Corporate Information<br />
7 Board Of Directors’ Profile<br />
8 Chairman’s Statement<br />
11 Review Of Group Operations<br />
14 Management Committee<br />
15 Corporate Social Responsibility Statement<br />
17 Corporate Calendar<br />
21 Statement On Corporate Governance<br />
29 Statement On Internal Control<br />
31 Audit Committee Report<br />
37 Financial Report<br />
101 List Of Properties<br />
104 Analysis Of Shareholdings<br />
109 Notice Of Annual General Meeting<br />
Form Of Proxy
Corporate<br />
Structure<br />
Property Development<br />
Property Investment<br />
2 Annual Report 2006<br />
100%<br />
LABUR BINA SDN BHD<br />
Property Development -<br />
Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1<br />
100%<br />
LABUR BINA MANAGEMENT SDN BHD<br />
Maintenance and Management Services on Developed Property<br />
100%<br />
GEMILANG WARAS SDN BHD<br />
Property Development -<br />
Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2<br />
100%<br />
GABUNGAN EFEKTIF SDN BHD<br />
Property Development -<br />
Bandar Park<strong>land</strong>s<br />
100%<br />
JELAS PURI SDN BHD<br />
Property Investment and Development<br />
100%<br />
CAMELLIA TROPICANA SDN BHD<br />
Property Development<br />
100%<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> PROPERTIES SDN BHD<br />
Property Investment and Trading in Property<br />
100%<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> LAND RESOURCES SDN BHD<br />
Investment Holding<br />
100%<br />
BBT MALL SDN BHD<br />
Building Management in Investment Properties<br />
100%<br />
PANTAS MERDU SDN BHD<br />
Investment Holding<br />
100%<br />
BBT HOTEL SDN BHD<br />
(formerly known as Smart Seasons Sdn Bhd)<br />
Investment in hotel
Corporate<br />
Profi le<br />
Established on 28 November 1994 as Tradeskill Sdn. Bhd. the Company changed its<br />
name to Multi Tractor Services Sdn. Bhd. on 26 April 1995, <strong>WCT</strong> Realty Sdn. Bhd.<br />
on 5 June 1996 and <strong>WCT</strong> Land Sdn. Bhd. on 8 May 2003. The Company assumed its<br />
present name of <strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad (“<strong>WCT</strong>L or the Company”) when it became a<br />
public company on 25 September 2003. <strong>WCT</strong>L made its debut on the Main Board of<br />
<strong>Bursa</strong> <strong>Malaysia</strong> Securities Berhad (“<strong>Bursa</strong> Securities”) on 2 December 2004.<br />
<strong>WCT</strong>L owes its origins to the foresight and determination of the Board of Directors of<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> Engineering Berhad, who through planned business strategies for diversifi cation<br />
and wise investment, built up <strong>WCT</strong>L to one of the most profi table and fastest growing<br />
property companies in <strong>Malaysia</strong>.<br />
Our maiden project Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang, situated 40 km West of Kuala Lumpur<br />
City Centre, commenced development in end 1997 during the Asian Economic Crisis.<br />
With sheer hard work and perseverance, strong commitment to succeed, meticulous<br />
and detailed planning and rigid supervision, Bandar Bukit Tinggi has transformed from<br />
a barren piece of <strong>land</strong> to a bustling and vibrant township, homes to more than 40,000<br />
residents and is today a major commercial and leisure hub in the South Klang Valley corridor. Over a period of 10<br />
years, in the property industry <strong>WCT</strong>L has achieved total sales exceeding RM2.2 Billion with over 10,000 units of<br />
residential and commercial properties being completed and handed over to satisfi ed customers.<br />
At <strong>WCT</strong>L, we have our own distinctive philosophy and corporate objectives to be a reputable property company<br />
providing value added quality products and services to our customers. In all our undertakings we are determined:-<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
To be innovative in packaging our products and services;<br />
To be service driven;<br />
To be quality conscious;<br />
To be a socially and environmentally friendly corporate organisation; and<br />
To be independent and to act professionally in minding our shareholders’ interest.<br />
A highly acclaimed organisation with the drive to achieve greater heights, <strong>WCT</strong>L aspires to be a true leader in the<br />
fi eld of township, commercial and luxury homes development as well as property investment and management. As a<br />
responsible corporate citizen, we are invariably committed to good governance and upholding shareholders’ value.<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad 3
Financial<br />
Highlights<br />
Year Ended<br />
31 Dec 2004<br />
RM’000<br />
Year Ended<br />
31 Dec 2005<br />
RM’000<br />
Year Ended<br />
31 Dec 2006<br />
RM’000<br />
Revenue 305,763 323,705 231,841<br />
Profi t Before Taxation 66,778 83,225 66,557<br />
Taxation (20,676) (24,038) (19,667)<br />
Profi t After Taxation 46,102 59,187 46,890<br />
Shares In Issue (Number) 321,900 321,900 321,935<br />
Shareholders’ Funds 312,812 368,523 409,316<br />
Gross Dividends (%) 3.0 10.0 10.0<br />
Earnings Per Share (sen)* 34 18 15<br />
Net Tangible Assets Per Share (RM) 0.99 1.16 1.27<br />
* Computed based on the Weighted Average Number of Shares in Issue wherever applicable.<br />
REVENUE<br />
(RM´000)<br />
313<br />
369<br />
(RM´000)<br />
306<br />
409<br />
2004 2005 2006<br />
324<br />
2004 2005 2006<br />
SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS<br />
4 Annual Report 2006<br />
232<br />
(%)<br />
PROFIT<br />
BEFORE<br />
TAXATION<br />
3<br />
10 10<br />
2004 2005 2006<br />
GROSS DIVIDENDS<br />
(RM´000)<br />
67<br />
83<br />
67<br />
2004 2005 2006<br />
(SEN)<br />
34<br />
18<br />
15<br />
2004 2005 2006<br />
PROFIT<br />
AFTER<br />
TAXATION<br />
EARNINGS PER SHARE<br />
(RM´000)<br />
46<br />
(RM)<br />
0.99<br />
59<br />
2004 2005 2006<br />
1.16<br />
47<br />
1.27<br />
2004 2005 2006<br />
NET TANGIBLE ASSETS<br />
PER SHARE
Share Price<br />
Performance<br />
2006 2007<br />
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar<br />
High (RM) 0.520 0.590 0.620 0.685 0.875 0.690 0.730 0.640 0.630 0.615 0.690 0.825 0.850 1.270 1.230<br />
Low (RM) 0.440 0.490 0.550 0.560 0.650 0.590 0.620 0.600 0.585 0.590 0.595 0.650 0.775 0.800 0.800<br />
Close (RM) 0.500 0.585 0.590 0.660 0.680 0.650 0.630 0.610 0.595 0.605 0.665 0.785 0.810 1.000 1.180<br />
Volume (’000) 1,307 1,729 1,661 3,497 11,161 1,645 1,179 476 651 1,271 6,227 6,214 9,976 25,850 20,625<br />
1.200 30,000<br />
1.000<br />
0.800<br />
0.600<br />
0.400<br />
0.200<br />
0<br />
(RM)<br />
Jan<br />
06<br />
Feb<br />
06<br />
Mar<br />
06<br />
Apr<br />
06<br />
May<br />
06<br />
Jun<br />
06<br />
Jul<br />
06<br />
Aug<br />
06<br />
Sep<br />
06<br />
Oct<br />
06<br />
Nov<br />
06<br />
Dec<br />
06<br />
Jan<br />
07<br />
Feb<br />
07<br />
Mar<br />
07<br />
25,000<br />
20,000<br />
15,000<br />
10,000<br />
5,000<br />
0<br />
(’000)<br />
High<br />
Low<br />
Close<br />
Volume<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad 5
Corporate<br />
Information<br />
Board of Directors Datuk Ir. Chua Sum Poo @<br />
Chua Soon Poh (Independent Non-Executive Chairman)<br />
Taing Kim Hwa (Non-Independent Non-Executive Director)<br />
Wong Sewe Wing (Non-Independent Non-Executive Director)<br />
Choe Kai Keong (Executive Director)<br />
Lai Yeng Fock (Executive Director/Chief Operating Offi cer)<br />
Tan Ah Lay (Independent Non-Executive Director)<br />
6 Annual Report 2006<br />
Audit Committee<br />
Datuk Ir. Chua Sum Poo @ Chua Soon Poh (Chairman)<br />
Tan Ah Lay<br />
Lai Yeng Fock<br />
Nomination Committee<br />
Datuk Ir. Chua Sum Poo @ Chua Soon Poh (Chairman)<br />
Taing Kim Hwa<br />
Tan Ah Lay<br />
Remuneration Committee<br />
Datuk Ir. Chua Sum Poo @ Chua Soon Poh (Chairman)<br />
Taing Kim Hwa<br />
Tan Ah Lay<br />
Options Committee<br />
Taing Kim Hwa (Chairman)<br />
Choe Kai Keong<br />
Lai Yeng Fock<br />
Company Secretaries<br />
Wong Pooi Cheong (MAICSA 0782043)<br />
Chai Wai Teck (MIA 6842)<br />
Auditors<br />
Messrs Ernst & Young<br />
Chartered Accountants<br />
Level 23A, Menara Milenium<br />
Jalan Damanlela<br />
Pusat Bandar Damansara<br />
50490 Kuala Lumpur<br />
<strong>Malaysia</strong><br />
Registered Offi ce<br />
No. 12, Jalan Majistret U1/26<br />
Seksyen U1, Lot 44<br />
Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park<br />
40150 Shah Alam<br />
Selangor Darul Ehsan<br />
<strong>Malaysia</strong><br />
Tel : +603-7805 2266<br />
Fax : +603-7805 3548<br />
Principal Place of Business<br />
63, Lorong Batu Nilam 1A<br />
Bandar Bukit Tinggi<br />
41200 Klang<br />
Selangor Darul Ehsan<br />
<strong>Malaysia</strong><br />
Tel : +603-3324 3255<br />
Fax : +603-3324 3257<br />
E-mail : wctl@wct<strong>land</strong>.com.my<br />
Website: www.wct<strong>land</strong>.com.my<br />
Share Registrar<br />
Symphony Share Registrars Sdn. Bhd.<br />
Level 26, Menara Multi-Purpose<br />
Capital Square<br />
No. 8 Jalan Munshi Abdullah<br />
50100 Kuala Lumpur<br />
<strong>Malaysia</strong><br />
Tel : +603-2721 2222<br />
Fax : +603-2721 2530/ 603-2721 2531<br />
Principal Bankers<br />
AmInvestment Bank Berhad<br />
(formerly known as AmMerchant Bank Berhad)<br />
Malayan Banking Berhad<br />
OCBC Bank (M) Berhad<br />
Solicitors<br />
Cheang & Ariff<br />
Zaid Ibrahim & Co<br />
Stock Exchange Listing<br />
<strong>Bursa</strong> <strong>Malaysia</strong> Securities Berhad - Main Board<br />
Stock Short Name : <strong>WCT</strong>LAND<br />
Stock Code : 9156
Board Of<br />
Directors’ Profile<br />
1<br />
Datuk Ir. Chua Sum Poo @ Chua Soon Poh *<br />
Independent Non-Executive Chairman<br />
Datuk Ir. Chua Sum Poo @ Chua Soon Poh, aged 60, was appointed<br />
to the Board on 1 April 2004. He is a Professional Engineer registered<br />
with the Board of Engineers <strong>Malaysia</strong>, a Chartered Engineer registered<br />
with the Engineering Council, United Kingdom (“UK”), a Fellow of<br />
the Institution of Engineers <strong>Malaysia</strong>, a Member of the Institution of<br />
Civil Engineers UK and a Member of the Institution of Highways &<br />
Transportation, UK. He has served the <strong>Malaysia</strong>n Government for<br />
thirty-four years and held various senior positions in the Public<br />
Works Department and the <strong>Malaysia</strong>n Highway Authority. He was<br />
the Director-General of the <strong>Malaysia</strong>n Highway Authority from 1996<br />
until his retirement in 2001. Presently, he is a Board member of the<br />
<strong>Malaysia</strong>n Highway Authority, a position he has held since 2001. He<br />
chairs the Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee and the<br />
Audit Committee.<br />
2<br />
Taing Kim Hwa *<br />
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director<br />
Taing Kim Hwa, aged 53, was appointed to the Board on 8 May 1996<br />
and is one of the founders of the holding company, <strong>WCT</strong> Engineering<br />
Berhad. Mr. Taing graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in<br />
Economics. He is the driving force behind the Company’s growth since<br />
its early days as a private limited company. Mr. Taing is a member of the<br />
Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee and acts as an<br />
advisor to the Management Committee. He is the Managing Director<br />
of <strong>WCT</strong> Engineering Berhad and through his interest in <strong>WCT</strong> Capital<br />
Sdn. Bhd., he is also a major shareholder of the Company.<br />
3<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
Wong Sewe Wing<br />
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director<br />
Wong Sewe Wing, aged 59, was appointed to the Board on 8 May 1996 and<br />
is also one of the founders of the holding company, <strong>WCT</strong> Engineering<br />
Berhad. Mr. Wong has vast experience in the construction industry<br />
especially in the effi cient running of major project site operations<br />
including the optimum utilisation of plant and machinery. He is an<br />
Executive Director of <strong>WCT</strong> Engineering Berhad and through his<br />
interest in <strong>WCT</strong> Capital Sdn. Bhd., he is also a major shareholder of<br />
the Company.<br />
4<br />
Choe Kai Keong<br />
Executive Director<br />
Choe Kai Keong, aged 56, was appointed to the Board on 11 July 2001.<br />
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and has been<br />
with the company since 1990. Mr Choe has more than twenty-fi ve<br />
years of experience in the consulting and construction industry. He is<br />
responsible for the management of property development projects of<br />
the Group. Mr. Choe is a member of the Management Committee and a<br />
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of <strong>WCT</strong> Engineering Berhad.<br />
5<br />
Lai Yeng Fock<br />
Executive Director/Chief Operating Offi cer<br />
Lai Yeng Fock, aged 45, was appointed to the Board on 1 April 2004.<br />
He is trained in the fi eld of civil engineering and has over 18 years<br />
of experience in the property development industry. His main<br />
responsibility is in the planning of development concepts, product<br />
marketing as well as all <strong>land</strong> related matters. He is a member of the<br />
Audit Committee and Management Committee.<br />
6<br />
Tan Ah Lay<br />
Independent Non-Executive Director<br />
Tan Ah Lay, aged 57, was appointed to the Board on 1 April 2004.<br />
He obtained his accountancy qualifi cation from the Association<br />
of Chartered Certifi ed Accountants (“ACCA”) and his Master of<br />
Business Administration from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.<br />
He is a Member of the <strong>Malaysia</strong>n Institute of Accountants and a<br />
Fellow of ACCA. He has more than twenty years of experience in<br />
fi nancial and management accounting, treasury and corporate fi nance.<br />
He is a member of the Audit Committee, Nomination Committee,<br />
Remuneration Committee and acts as an adviser to the Risk<br />
Management Committee.<br />
Notes:<br />
All the Directors of the Company are <strong>Malaysia</strong>n and, save as disclosed above, none of the<br />
Directors have:-<br />
(i) Family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company;<br />
(ii) Confl ict of interest with the Company; and<br />
(iii) Convictions for offences within the past 10 years other than traffi c offences.<br />
* Denotes Directors who will be retiring at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting<br />
in accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association and being eligible, are<br />
offering themselves for re-election.<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad 7
Chairman’s<br />
Statement<br />
8 Annual Report 2006<br />
“<br />
Dear Valued Shareholders,<br />
On behalf of the Board of Directors of <strong>WCT</strong><br />
Land Berhad, I am pleased to present you<br />
the Annual Report and Audited Financial<br />
Statements of the Group and the Company for<br />
the year ended 31 December 2006.<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
”<br />
In 2006, the global economy expanded by 5.0%, a further<br />
improvement from the 4.8% achieved in the previous year. Such<br />
growth amidst higher crude oil prices and infl ating interest rates<br />
is extraordinary. During the same period, the <strong>Malaysia</strong>n economy<br />
was stronger and more resilient. Real gross domestic products<br />
(GDP) for the country expanded by 5.9%, up from 5.2% in 2005.<br />
During the year, the property industry in <strong>Malaysia</strong>, particularly<br />
the residential segment, was softer, affected mainly by infl ationary<br />
pressure on construction materials, interest rates hikes and higher<br />
energy prices. In anticipating the weaker sentiment, the Group<br />
went ahead to defer certain launches in respect of residential<br />
properties.<br />
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW<br />
Despite that, for the fi nancial year just ended, the Group fared<br />
commendably with consolidated revenue of RM231.8 million<br />
compared to RM323.7 million in the previous fi nancial year. Gross<br />
profi t was lower at RM84.6 million, recording a drop of 19%. Profi t<br />
after taxation reduced to RM46.9 million from RM59.2 million<br />
achieved in 2005. Earnings per share (EPS) was 15 sen, a decrease<br />
from the previous year’s 18 sen per share.<br />
DIVIDEND<br />
Notwithstanding that, the Board of Directors is recommending<br />
a fi rst and fi nal dividend of 5 sen per share less 27% tax. The<br />
dividend will be paid in June 2007, subject to the approval by<br />
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be convened on<br />
31 May 2007.
Chairman’s<br />
Statement (cont’d)<br />
ENHANCING LAND BANK<br />
During the year, the Company acquired a 21.5 acres 99-year leasehold<br />
<strong>land</strong> in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah for RM57 million. The <strong>land</strong>, situated<br />
approximately 2.5 km from the central district of Kota Kinabalu city<br />
centre, offers tremendous potential given its location within the prime<br />
tourist belt near the Sutera Harbour Resort development and is<br />
surrounded by an existing 27-hole golf course.<br />
The Group has planned for luxury homes development on this<br />
<strong>land</strong>. This would not only launch the Group’s presence into the<br />
high-end residential segment but also provide opportunity for the<br />
Group to expand and diversify development activities beyond current<br />
geographical boundary.<br />
EXPANDING INCOME BASE<br />
On 14 June 2006, the property division made a signifi cant step towards<br />
building a solid base of recurring income activities. <strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad’s<br />
wholly-owned subsidiary, Gemilang Waras Sdn. Bhd. (GWSB) signed an<br />
Agreement with AEON Co. (M) Berhad (AEON) for the latter to Lease<br />
a shopping complex to be constructed by GWSB in our township<br />
project Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2 (BBT 2).<br />
The new shopping complex, known as AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping<br />
Centre, will be one of the largest leisure and entertainment centre<br />
in <strong>Malaysia</strong>. It will consist of a gross lettable area of approximately<br />
1,000,000 square feet together with approximately 5,000 car parks.<br />
Pursuant to the Agreement to Lease, AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping<br />
Centre will be leased to AEON for an initial lease term of 10 years,<br />
commencing from the date of commencement of business, with an<br />
option to renew the Lease for another three terms of 5 years each.<br />
SUSTAINING HUMAN CAPITAL<br />
During the year, the Company had established an Employees’ Share<br />
Option Scheme (ESOS) with a 10-year option period expiring in 2016.<br />
The ESOS is offered to eligible employees of the Company and its<br />
subsidiaries to subscribe for new ordinary shares of RM0.50 each in<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad. Such offerings are administered by the Options<br />
Committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the Company and<br />
is governed by the ESOS By-laws.<br />
The objective of the ESOS is to recognise the contribution by employees<br />
whose services are valued and considered vital to the operations and<br />
continued growth of the Group. In addition, this is part of the various<br />
efforts to enhance the reward and incentive mechanism of the Group<br />
in retaining and attracting capable human resources.<br />
THE YEAR AHEAD<br />
In 2007, the Central Bank of <strong>Malaysia</strong> forecasts a 6% growth in real<br />
gross domestic product (GDP) for the country. The GDP expansion<br />
is underpinned by sustained global growth and resilient domestic<br />
demand. The consumer price index (CPI) of <strong>Malaysia</strong> is projected at<br />
between 2% to 2.5% for 2007, lower compared to 3.6% in 2006. The<br />
benign infl ationary pressure is contributed by the moderating energy<br />
prices and the ongoing expansion in productive capacity supported by<br />
the increase of competitive pressure in the global economy.<br />
The <strong>Malaysia</strong>n property market is expected to expand more rapidly in<br />
2007 following the moderate growth in the previous year. The recent<br />
Government’s announcement with regards to the exemption of Real<br />
Property Gain Tax augurs well for the property market going forward.<br />
Further, the easing of foreign investment regulations in property<br />
ownership should attract a higher level of foreign investment in<br />
ownership of real estate in <strong>Malaysia</strong>.<br />
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Chairman’s<br />
Statement (cont’d)<br />
For the rest of 2007, the Group is focusing on delivering value to buyers<br />
in the form of high quality cost effective residential and commercial<br />
properties in our continuing township development projects. In addition,<br />
the Group will embark on a high-end commercial development project<br />
known as the PARADIGM comprising of grade-A corporate offi ces and<br />
a shopping mall, set to be another iconic corporate address in Petaling<br />
Jaya, Selangor. In addition, the d’Banyam Residency @ Sutera project in<br />
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, a development of luxury homes, is also expected<br />
to be launched in mid-2007.<br />
Apart from expanding our property development activities, the Group<br />
has its sets sights on developing more properties for investment<br />
purpose such as corporate offi ces, a shopping mall and a hotel. These<br />
are aimed at not only to enhance the Group’s earnings potential but<br />
also to build a stable base for recurring income in the future.<br />
We will continue our <strong>land</strong> bank expansion strategy by implementing<br />
strategic joint ventures with <strong>land</strong>owners and identifying more <strong>land</strong><br />
with potential for future property development and investment both<br />
locally and abroad.<br />
As at 31 December 2006, total locked-in sales yet to be recognised<br />
from our current development activities stood at RM165 million.<br />
With the various strategic business plans put in place coupled with<br />
the favourable measures announced by the Government recently, the<br />
Group expects a better year ahead.<br />
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & APPRECIATION<br />
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to extend my sincere<br />
gratitude to our esteemed customers, valued shareholders, bankers,<br />
business associates and regulatory authorities for their continued<br />
confi dence and support to the Group. To our management and<br />
employees, I would also like to express our appreciation for their<br />
dedication and commitment to the Group. As a team, we will continue<br />
to embrace the challenges ahead and take greater strides in our<br />
endeavour to enhance shareholders’ value and to emerge as a leading<br />
property company in the country.<br />
DATUK IR. CHUA SUM POO @ CHUA SOON POH<br />
Chairman<br />
19 March 2007
Review Of<br />
Group Operations<br />
SIGNIFICANT 2006<br />
Year 2006 marks the Group’s 10 th year in property development. For the past decade,<br />
the property activities of the Group has centered on Township Development with Gross<br />
Development Value (GDV) of RM3.60 Billion. At year ended 31 December 2006, the Group<br />
has successfully achieved accumulated sales of RM2.21 Billion. Apart from having achieved<br />
the solid fi nancial performance over the years, we are proud to have played a successful role<br />
in turning Southern Klang into the fastest growing corridor in Klang Valley. Our townships<br />
Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1 and 2 are today home to a population of approximately 40,000<br />
people. Detailed infrastructure planning combined with various amenities such as schools at<br />
primary and secondary levels, recreational parks, hypermarkets and supporting commercial<br />
properties are creating a unique living lifestyle at the townships. The opening of AEON Bukit<br />
Tinggi Shopping Centre at year end is set to enhance the capital value of properties of our<br />
satisfi ed purchasers.<br />
In charting the business strategy for the next decade, the Group has streamlined the property operations into 4 core<br />
areas, namely:-<br />
• Township Development;<br />
• Commercial Development;<br />
• Luxury Homes Development; and<br />
• Property Investment.<br />
TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT<br />
For the year under review, the Group’s Township Development achieved sales amounting to RM187 million new properties<br />
comprising double storey terraced houses, bungalow <strong>land</strong>s and offi ce blocks with more than RM160 million of new properties<br />
were successfully launched.<br />
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Review Of<br />
Group Operations (cont’d)<br />
The Group’s signature township developments, namely:-<br />
• Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1 (BBT 1);<br />
• Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2 (BBT 2); and<br />
• Bandar Park<strong>land</strong>s,<br />
are strategically located in Klang, Selangor – 40 km West of Kuala<br />
Lumpur City Centre, spanning over 1,336 acres of freehold <strong>land</strong>.<br />
Integrated Township<br />
Development<br />
BBT 1 BBT 2 Bandar<br />
Park<strong>land</strong>s Total<br />
Land Area (acres) 347 562 427 1,336<br />
Land Status Freehold Freehold Freehold<br />
GDV (RM Million)<br />
Sales to date<br />
1,191 1,492 919 3,602<br />
(RM Million) 1,002 1,112 99 2,213<br />
Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1<br />
A self-contained integrated development, the project offers a variety<br />
of products ranging from double storey bungalows, double storey<br />
semi-detached houses, double storey terraced houses, 2 1/2 storey<br />
terraced houses, 2 1/2 storey semi-detached houses, apartments, low<br />
cost apartments to three and four storey terraced shop-offi ces and<br />
vacant commercial <strong>land</strong>s. The presence of 2 internationally linked<br />
hypermarkets, namely the United Kingdom based retail Tesco and<br />
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Dairy Farm International’s Giant hypermarket, has positioned Bandar<br />
Bukit Tinggi 1 as the new commercial hub of Klang. Bandar Bukit Tinggi<br />
1, launched in 1998, is projected to be fully developed by 2009. The<br />
estimated total gross development value for the whole project is<br />
approximately RM1.19 billion. To date, total sales value has exceeded<br />
RM1.0 billion with the completion and hand over of more than 5,800<br />
units of residential and commercial properties.<br />
Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2<br />
Located adjacent to Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2 is an<br />
integrated mixed development project which comprises mainly double<br />
storey semi-detached houses, 2 1/2 storey semi-detached houses,<br />
double storey terraced houses, 2 1/2 storey terraced houses, low cost<br />
apartments, condominiums and two storey shop-offi ces. Bandar Bukit<br />
Tinggi 2 was launched in 2001 and is expected to be fully developed<br />
by 2010. The estimated total gross development value for the whole<br />
project is approximately RM1.5 billion. As at 31 December 2006, total<br />
sales value has exceeded RM1.11 billion. To date, approximately 4,600<br />
units of residential and commercial properties were completed and<br />
handed over to purchasers.<br />
Bandar Park<strong>land</strong>s<br />
In early 2005, the Group embarked on another mixed property<br />
development project known as Bandar Park<strong>land</strong>s, located approximately<br />
2 kilometres south of Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2. Bandar Park<strong>land</strong>s, which<br />
spans across 427 acres of freehold <strong>land</strong>, is projected to have gross<br />
development value of RM919 million. The fi rst launch of terrace<br />
homes was in March 2005 and the development for the whole project
Review Of<br />
Group Operations (cont’d)<br />
is expected to be completed within the next 8 to 9 years. The Bandar<br />
Park<strong>land</strong>s project offers buyers practical designs, innovative layouts,<br />
high quality fi nishes and 10 cultural theme parks that include Japanese,<br />
Chinese, English, Italian, Balinese, Persian and German settings. At end<br />
2006, approximately RM146 million worth of properties comprising<br />
double storey houses and semi-detached houses were launched, with<br />
sales value exceeding RM99 million.<br />
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT<br />
The PARADIGM @ Petaling Jaya<br />
The PARADIGM is the latest commercial development project by the<br />
Group situated along the busiest urban highway in <strong>Malaysia</strong>. Target for<br />
launching in mid 2007, the Group has planned the PARADIGM project<br />
with an overall development value of RM1.26 Billion. The project<br />
comprises of approximately 2,044,000 sq. ft. of Grade-A offi ces,<br />
a shopping mall of 436,092 sq. ft., and 5,000 car parks. The Group<br />
intends to retain the shopping mall and part of the corporate offi ces<br />
for investment and management purpose.<br />
BBT_One Commercial<br />
Dubbed as the “Offi ce Building of the Future”, the BBT_One<br />
Commercial project comprises 2 towers of 12-storey corporate offi ces<br />
and 2 blocks of 4-storey commercial and offi ce units. It is strategically<br />
located along Jalan Langat, one of Klang’s main thoroughfares linking<br />
the town to Westport, the Port Klang Free Trade Zone and Port Klang.<br />
The project has a gross development value of RM147 million which<br />
enjoyed a full take up on the low rise 4-storey shop units whilst the 2<br />
Towers were recently launched in end 2006.<br />
LUXURY HOMES DEVELOPMENT<br />
d’Banyan Residency @ Sutera<br />
During the year, the Group completed the acquisition of a development<br />
<strong>land</strong> in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah covering an area of 21.5 acres and it is<br />
situated within the Sutera Harbour Resort development. The d’Banyan<br />
Residency comprises of 14 detached villas, 48 semi-detached villas and 60<br />
link villas. It has an estimated gross development value of RM250 million.<br />
The Group plans to launch the project in mid-2007.<br />
PROPERTY INVESTMENT<br />
AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre<br />
In 2006, the Group successfully made signifi cant inroad into property<br />
investment with the signing of the Agreement to Lease AEON Bukit<br />
Tinggi Shopping Centre with AEON Co. (M) Berhad, the retail owner<br />
of Jusco supermarkets. Rental income is expected to be fully refl ected<br />
in the Group’s fi nancials when the shopping mall commences operation<br />
later part of this year.<br />
FOCUS 2007<br />
The Group is confi dent that with the existing Township Development<br />
activities and the planned strategies to expand our development<br />
profi les as well as venturing into property investment will contribute<br />
positively to the Group’s overall performance in 2007.<br />
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Management<br />
Committee<br />
Sitting Down<br />
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Mr Lai Yeng Fock P.P.T.<br />
Executive Director / Chief Operating Offi cer<br />
Mr Choe Kai Keong<br />
Executive Director<br />
Mr Yong Kiang Keen<br />
General Manager<br />
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Standing<br />
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Ms Florence Lee<br />
Human Resources & Administration Manager<br />
Mr Chang Kim Fah<br />
Property Manager<br />
Mr Phang Toong<br />
Senior Contracts Manager<br />
Mr Sik Kian Chung<br />
Marketing Manager<br />
Mr Goh Tong Kiat<br />
Senior Project Manager<br />
Mr Wong Cheong Ming<br />
Senior Contracts Manager<br />
Mr Chow Yeong Wai<br />
Marketing Manager<br />
Mr Lee Chin Sang<br />
Finance Manager<br />
Mr Chong Wah Hing<br />
Design & Technical Manager<br />
Ms Thang Ah Hong<br />
Senior Marketing Manager
Corporate Social Responsibility<br />
Statement<br />
Corporate Social Responsibilities<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad is committed on its endeavor to harmonize Corporate Social<br />
Responsibility (“CSR”) with its business activities. In sustaining longevity of our core<br />
businesses, it is our belief to pursue CSR in the best possible manner. Hence, we, together<br />
with our stakeholders, are ever mindful of our role in CSR for the betterment to society<br />
at large.<br />
Being a developer, we are fully aware of the impact our activities have on the community<br />
and environment in which we operate. It is with this in mind that we continuously evaluate<br />
and develop work processes and management systems conforming to MS ISO 9001 and<br />
OHSAS 18001 standards. In addition, our major stakeholders such as sub-contractors and<br />
suppliers are expected to conform to the relevant standards practised by the Group.<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad has internalised a culture which emphasises on quality, occupational health and safety in all its business operations. This<br />
practice ultimately ensures timely delivery of quality products and services to our customers.<br />
We recognise the invaluable contribution made by our employees towards a sustainable growth of the Group. We care for their well-being<br />
both at work and in play. Career progression opportunities, various structured trainings, seminars and workshops are continuously planned<br />
and organised to enhance the skills and knowledge of our employees. An occupational safety and health system is being reviewed and<br />
upgraded on a regular basis to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. In addition, rigorous independent audits are being conducted regularly<br />
to ensure high standards of quality, safety and health are maintained.<br />
Leisure and recreational activities such as yoga, line dancing, badminton and futsal are made available to employees all year-round to promote<br />
a healthy lifestyle.<br />
Over the years, we have been actively pursuing socially responsible practices especially in the areas of educational and social causes.<br />
Education<br />
1. In year 2004, total contribution towards building of new schools amounting to<br />
RM2.5 million with SRJK (T) High<strong>land</strong>, Bandar Bukit Tinggi Klang in Selangor being<br />
the more recent beneficiary.<br />
2. Kiwanis Bazaar Bonanza (Kiwanis Fund Raising)<br />
In May 2006, <strong>WCT</strong> pledged RM10,000 to the above charity and the tickets for the<br />
bonanza were distributed to 4 schools in Bandar Bukit Tinggi Klang (BBT). Another<br />
RM12,000 went towards the sponsorship of the community bazaar.<br />
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Corporate Social Responsibility<br />
Statement (cont’d)<br />
We encourage our employees to engage themselves in various community and sporting<br />
activities. The followings are some of such activities organised by our employees for the<br />
benefit of the various communities and were fully supported by the Group:-<br />
Community Activities<br />
1. Lantern Fest Parade, BBT<br />
In October 2006, RM150,000 was contributed towards a successful community<br />
event.<br />
2. Sparkling Nite Countdown for BBT Residents<br />
On 31 December 2006, <strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad invited children from the Good Samaritan<br />
Home and Pusat Jagaan Anbe Sivam (Home for the disabled).<br />
Sports Activities<br />
1. Yoga, Lime Dance, Badminton & Futsal.<br />
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As a developer, we take great effort to ensure all our development projects are a holistic environment for our customers and their loved ones<br />
to live, work and play. For the convenience of the communities developed by us, emphasis is placed on accessibility, a balanced mix of residential,<br />
commercial and retail units as well as educational facilities and dedicated parks for leisure and sporting activities. With this objective in mind, our<br />
housing development projects are vibrant communities complete with schools, shopping centres, well-maintained parks, playgrounds, aesthetic<br />
<strong>land</strong>scaping and community centres.<br />
1. Jalan Langat Flyover, BBT<br />
In year 2006, a total of RM10.0 million was contributed towards the construction of a flyover at BBT for the convenience of commuters<br />
and surrounding residents.<br />
2. Playgrounds / Parks<br />
3. Wide roads<br />
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Corporate<br />
Calendar<br />
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6 January 2006<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> Engineering Berhad Group of Companies’ 25 th Anniversary D<strong>inner</strong>.<br />
11 February 2006<br />
Underwater World Floats Procession Contest in conjunction with the Chinese New Year Celebration, offi ciated<br />
by Yang DiPertua Majlis Perbandaran Klang, Y. Bhg. Tuan Abd. Bakir Bin Haji Zin.<br />
16 February 2006<br />
Proposed acquisition of 21.5 acres <strong>land</strong> in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, for RM57 Million.<br />
25 & 26 February 2006<br />
Launch of Phase 1G ARUNA<br />
18’ X 65’ 2 Storey Terrace House in Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2 by Gemilang Waras Sdn. Bhd.<br />
6 May 2006<br />
Mother’s Day Celebration at Bandar Park<strong>land</strong>s Sales Offi ce.<br />
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Corporate<br />
Calendar (cont’d)<br />
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19 May 2006<br />
Eleventh Annual General Meeting (AGM).<br />
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Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), amongst others, for the proposed acquisition of a 21.5 acres leasehold<br />
<strong>land</strong>, for purchase consideration of RM57 Million and proposed establishment of Employees Share Options<br />
Scheme (ESOS) of <strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad. All proposed resolutions were duly passed.<br />
21 May 2006<br />
Kiwanis Club Klang Charity Bonanza 2006 at Butterfl y Park, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2.<br />
28 May 2006<br />
Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1 - Venue Sponsor for the Annual 3x3 Street Basketball for promotion of healthy activities<br />
among the youth.<br />
Dumpling Festival Celebration at Bandar Park<strong>land</strong>s.<br />
11 June 2006<br />
Father’s Day Celebration at Bandar Park<strong>land</strong>s.<br />
14 June 2006<br />
Agreement to Lease AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre signing ceremony between <strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad and<br />
AEON Co. (M) Berhad.<br />
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Corporate<br />
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1 July 2006<br />
2 nd Savings Bonanza Campaign - July to Sept 2006.<br />
15 & 16 July 2006<br />
Launch of Phase 3D1 NORICA<br />
22’ x 75’ 2 Storey Terrace House in BBT 2 by Gemilang Waras Sdn. Bhd.<br />
1 to 4 August 2006<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> Land Property Road Show in Kuala Lumpur.<br />
20 & 27 August 2006<br />
Launch of Phase B14 ACALIA<br />
40’ x 82.5’ 2 Storey Semi-D in Bandar Park<strong>land</strong>s by Gabungan Efektif Sdn. Bhd.<br />
15 to 17 September 2006<br />
Mapex’ 2006 Exhibition at Mid Valley Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur.<br />
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27 September 2006<br />
Groundbreaking Ceremony of AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre by Yang DiPertua Majlis Perbandaran Klang,<br />
Y. Bhg. Tuan Abd. Bakir Bin Haji Zin, with attendance of the Board of Directors of <strong>WCT</strong> Engineering Berhad and<br />
<strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad and guests.<br />
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Corporate<br />
Calendar (cont’d)<br />
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August & October 2006<br />
The Edge Weekly Cover Jacket for <strong>WCT</strong> Land Berhad Corporate Promotion in <strong>Malaysia</strong> and Singapore.<br />
7 October 2006<br />
Bandar Bukit Tinggi Lantern Fest Parade Contest in conjunction with Mid Autumn Fest 2006.<br />
24 to 26 November 2006<br />
Propex 2006 Exhibition in Kota Kinabalu to promote d’Banyan Residency @ Sutera.<br />
26 November 2006<br />
Children Party & Colouring Competition.<br />
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31 December 2006<br />
New Year 2007 Celebration - Sparkling Night Hello 2007 at Bandar Bukit Tinggi Commercial Centre.<br />
18 March 2007<br />
Colouring Workshop & Competition for chlidren aged 5~8 years old.<br />
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