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and Singapore in identifying secluded villages and providingtransportation to these remote areas. In addition, SpringCity initiated a staff fund-raising programme to encourageemployees to pledge a part of their monthly pay to helpfund hygiene, health, dental as well as water and sanitationprogrammes for the villages.Keppel Land’s office in Bangalore, India worked closely withthe local residents’ committee to fund the redevelopment ofa 1.7 km stretch of road near the Group’s Elita Promenadeproject which had been damaged by a heavy downpour. A3,800 sm local community park was also redeveloped andsome 200 light bulbs were donated to replace damagedstreet lamps on the main road.In Thailand, Keppel Land not only educated residents at itsVilla Arcadia at Srinakarin and Villa Arcadia at Watcharapolprojects in Bangkok on the bird flu pandemic, but alsohelped to set up aid equipment and emergency responseprocedures. It also donated food to the public through theThai Red Cross Society in September 2006.Following the outbreak of a major earthquake in Yogyakarta,Indonesia in May 2006, Ria Bintan held a golf charity event inJuly to raise funds for the recovery of the Central Java city.BG Junction in Surabaya also helped raised funds for victimsof the earthquake.In Beijing, Keppel Land’s staff brought cheer to the BeijingZhi Guang Special Education School, home to over 100mentally and physically disabled children, during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Christmas, during which they donatedbooks, stationery, clothes, computer and a television set tothe children.Similarly, staff at Sedona Hotel Yangon in Myanmargenerously donated food, toys, books and old clothings everymonth to the School for the Blind and various orphanagesincluding the nursery school for orphans under six yearsof age, the school for disabled children, and the vocationaltraining centre for disabled adults.Keppel Land’scommitment to its stakeholdersOur customersTo develop quality homes and products with premierinvestment value, and build on brand equity to enhanceits competitive edgeOur investorsTo build on strong fundamentals to deliver continuedearnings growth and maximise shareholder returnsOur staffTo realise their full potential and cultivate knowledgebasedemployees with good work-life balance for amotivated and dedicated workforceOur business partnersTo integrate the strengths of partners, strong regionalnetwork and knowledge as well as brand equity tocapitalise on opportunitiesOur contractors and suppliersTo team up with quality contractors and supplierswho share the Group’s commitment to high quality,environmental, health and safety standardsOur environmentTo create an optimal living environment whichepitomises quality, innovation and integrityOur communityTo be a committed and responsible corporate citizen,improving the welfare of the needy and contributing tothe communities that the Group operates inCorporate and social responsibilityKeppel Land LimitedReport to Shareholders 2006163