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# Issue 1 January 2017
For internal circulation only

FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO
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Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to our very first E-Bulletin. It gives me great pleasure to launch this most anticipated source of interconnection, a place
where we stay in touch with the progress that we are all making towards the transformation and success of the company.
First and foremost I would like to thank the management that has supported us and encouraged us so much throughout the year.
Knowing that we have their full support has helped create a healthy working environment for all of us.
Simultaneously, we are also launching the E-Bulletin digital signage LED which has been installed at level 16. The E-Bulletin
board will include a live feed for us to maintain good internal communication with all employees and subsidiaries. We would
like to keep our ‘family’ informed and provide the tools and information needed for job productivity and enthusiasm.
And of course, with an adequate dose of fun, this bulletin is hoped to promote bonding and positive culture where employees
are better connected to the organization. The E-Bulletin is for all employees to engage and enjoy. It is a place to connect and
share. It’s a great stress reliever, and it gives people something to look forward to. My hope is that all of you will benefit from
the E-bulletin.
We should congratulate each other for the good work we have done together. And let us together move forward with the
determination to make the rest of 2017 a successful year for the company.
Thank you.
Calvin Ang
Chief Executive Officer
WORDS FROM THE ADVISOR
Warmest greetings to all!
First and foremost, I would like to say that the creation of the Upstream E-Bulletin is inspired by all of us at QSR Brands. Each and
everyone of us has done great things together and this bulletin is the testimony of our achievements. And of course, with an
adequate dose of fun, this bulletin is hoped to promote bonding and positive culture where employees are better connected to the
organization. The E-Bulletin is for all employees to engage and enjoy. It is a place to connect and share. It’s a great stress reliever,
and it gives people something to look forward to. My hope is that all of you will benefit from the E-bulletin. Have a scroll through
the pages and you may just be in some of the pictures!
Azman Tambi Chik
EDITOR’S NOTE
My warmest greetings to all of you on this brand-new year!
I trust we are all recharged, ready and raring to go full speed ahead into what promises us to be an exciting 2017 for the QSR
Brands Upstream Division. This year is very special as it marks the birth of our first exclusive edition of the Upstream
E-Bulletin for 2017.
In the bulletin, you will find memories of 2016 encapsulated in beautiful and colourful pictures such as our participation in the
most successful agro event of the year, MAHA 2016 as well as The Long Service Awards 2016 where we celebrated loyal
employees who have stayed with us through thick and thin. They, more than anyone else, deserve a standing ovation for their
devotion to the company. Held on the 11th October at Dorsett Grand Subang, the pictures captured at the event adorn the
pages of this bulletin with its vibrant colours and plenty of smiles.
Also in this bulletin are segments where all of the staff from various departments have contributed and shared their recent
updates and information. From trainings to team buildings, annual marching, appearances in television, participation in
various events, to sharing exercise and office tips, we’ve got some great stuff in store and there are more to come in the next
issue.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Editorial Team and all of those involved in making the E-bulletin possible.
You have all done a good job. Let’s keep it up team!
Last but not least, wishing all of you the very best embarking on 2017.
Amelia Mohd Shah

Advisor
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CONTENTS
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FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO
WORDS FROM THE ADVISOR
EDITOR’S NOTE
UPSTREAM HAPPENINGS
PAGE 6-7
AN AMAZING NIGHT OF COLOURS
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK !
EY 2017 BUDGET AND TAX CONFERENCE
PAST EVENTS CO-PARTICIPATED BY QSR BRANDS
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QSR BRANDS AT MAHA 2016
QSR BRANDS WON THE “BEST LOCAL BOOTH DESIGN AWARD” AT MIHAS 2016
QSR BRANDS HOLDINGS (M) SDN BHD CONTRIBUTES BUSINESS ZAKAT
JCORP EVENTS
FUNTASTIC – KARNIVAL JCORP 2016
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IFTAR WITH JCORP
KEEPING IN STEP – QSR BRANDS AT THE ANNUAL MARCHING OF WAQAF BRIGADE 2016
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KNOWLEDGE ON THE COMPANY
“SAUCES THAT MESMERIZES YOUR TASTEBUDS”
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HALAL TALK
THE SLAUGHTERING PROCESS OF POULTRY PRODUCTS ACCORDING TO THE SYARIAH LAW By Hayazi Darus
HALAL SLAUGHTERING PROCESS
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TRENDING
THAT DELICIOUS MANGO JUICE AT SECTION 14
DON’S DINER
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SCOOP
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CURRY LEAVES
QUOTES
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
DEEPEST CONDOLENCE
OUR VERY OWN DIGITAL SIGNAGE!
CONTACT US
EDITORIAL TEAM
Azman Tambi Chik
Editor
Production Committee
Tengku Faridah Harris
Amelia Mohd Shah
Angeline Nadan
Azian Zainal Azman
Nurulhuda Mohd Ismail
Designer
Azly Suhairy Samsuri
Contributors
Nur Syahidah Hassan ( Treasury )
Hamzah Othman ( Logistics & Distributions )
Hayazi Darus ( Community Development )
Jeannie Ong ( QSRT )
Circulation
Human Resource ( E-News )
Strategic Communications Department
( E-Bulletin Board )
Fariza Hamzah
Rafidah Mohd Shahkarda ( RFI )
Ku Shakirah Ku Shamsudin
Nur Atiqah Zainudin ( Legal )
Khairul Anwar
Nur Hazirah Mohamad Isa(Admin &Insurance)
Nurul Nadiah Azmi ( Operations Livestock )
Mohamed Norazhar ( Business Development )

UPSTREAM HAPPENINGS
AN AMAZING NIGHT OF COLOURS
Themed as “A Night of Colours”, The Long
Service Awards this year was glamorously
held in Dorsett Grand Subang. The event
which took place on 11 October 2016 was
attended by all employees from the
Upstream Division clad in their best
colourful traditional attires.
The wonderful event was officiated by
CEO of QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn
Bhd Upstream Division, Mr. Calvin Ang.
Also present at the ceremony were En.
Abdul Halim Abdul Rahman, En. Rafiq
Moosa, En. Halim Anuar, Mr. Ben Ho,
Mr. Addy Loo, and En. Azman Tambi
Chik.
The event began with a doa recital
followed by a motivating speech from
the CEO.
A total of 97 employees were
recognized for their loyalty and
dedication to their jobs from 10 to 35
years. The event concluded with a group
photo to capture the memorable
moment.
The performance of the evening included
cultural dance. Guest singers Jay Jay and
Salamiah Hassan entertained the guests
with their rendition of oldies. Delicious food
was served. Other activities included best
costume and karaoke session.
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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK !!
Creativity, Fun, Diversity and most importantly teamwork was evident during the QSR Upstream
Teambuilding held in Suria Hills Country House, Janda Baik on the 21 – 23 October 2016.
Participated by employees from AFCSB, AIPI, RFI, QSRT, and QSRB, the program was held to build
good teamwork in the organization and to develop the group through various stages of
development. The objective of the event is to create a high performance team which demonstrates
highly functional group processes and strong, open interpersonal relationships.
It was indeed a great experience to witness employees from all levels working well and having fun
together to build a great and strong culture. Such bonding moments unites all and ultimately makes
for a more productive team in the organization.
EY TEAMWORK 2017 BUDGET MAKES AND THE TAX DREAM CONFERENCE WORK !
On 29 Oct 2016, staff from QSR Brands Upstream Division
Treasury Department, Norazira and Amirah had attended the
EY 2017 Budget and Tax Conference that was held in
Connexion Nexus Bangsar South.
This conference provide insights and analysis of the current tax
landscape in Malaysia, updates on the changing tax laws,
knowledge about Budget 2017 and sharing of perspectives by
the distinguished guest speakers.
Tax Thought Leadership Series
2017 Budget and
Tax Conference
Strengthening growth
Thursday , 27 October 2016
Connexion@Nexus , Bangsar South
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PAST EVENTS CO-PARTICIPATED
BY QSR BRANDS
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QSR BRANDS AT MAHA 2016
QSR Brands participated in the Malaysia
Agriculture, Horticulture & Agrotourism
(MAHA) festival, held from December 1 to
11 this year.
Located at Laman Tiba 1 of the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), the QSR Brands
booth and Ayamas food truck attracted many customers with its delicious offerings namely the
Ayamas Roasters, Rice Set, Popcorn Chicken, chicken nuggets & drummets as well as its frozen
products. Apart from that, the booth also sells various sauces from Region Food Industries and other
products such as Fatboi noodles and Ayamas canned sardines and mackerels
The participation was intended to increase brand awareness for Ayamas and Life products among
the consumers as well as to interact with the surrounding community. At the event, guests were
treated to free samplings of Ayamas frozen products as well as tasty dishes created from Life sauces
such as Mee Bandung, Mee Hailam, Ginger Black pepper noodles, and Rojak Buah.
MAHA 2016 with the theme, ‘Our Food, Our Future’, made history by recording nearly four million
visitors throughout the eleven days. This year’s event saw about 1,500 stalls promoting agriculture
and agro-based industries, showcasing different components of the growing industry. The public
were treated to an array of activities and exhibitions during the event.
Apart from local entrepreneurs and traders, the event has attracted the interest of companies from
almost 20 countries including those from Fiji, South Korea, South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Ecuador,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Algeria, Australia, Iran, Spain, Canada, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and
Tunisia to come under the Agro Trade International and Corporate Participation cluster. The event
held this year have received the biggest number of visitors, made the most sales and had the most
publicity.

QSR BRANDS WON THE “BEST LOCAL BOOTH DESIGN AWARD” AT MIHAS 2016
QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd participated in the MIHAS exhibition
which was held from 30 March to 2 April 2016 at the Kuala Lumpur
Convention Centre (KLCC) to exhibit the products Ayamas Food Corporation
Sdn Bhd and Region Food Industries Sdn Bhd. Among the products exhibited
were Ayamas Nuggets, Ayamas Chicken Ball, Ayamas Drummets, Life Chili
Sauce, Soya Sauce, Thai Chili Sauce as well as many other products. The booth was recognized for
its interesting design and won an award at the event. MIHAS or Malaysia International Halal
Showcase is an annual trade show organized by the Malaysia External Trade Development
Corporation (MATRADE) and managed by Shapers Malaysia (formerly known as Indah Profiles).
This exhibition aims to facilitate the sale of halal products and services of quality at global level.
There are 630 companies occupying 273 booths space and 29 countries, including Malaysia. Mihas
attracted 25,000 visitors from 67 countries at this time.
QSR BRANDS HOLDINGS (M) SDN BHD CONTRIBUTES BUSINESS ZAKAT
Zakat amounting to RM217,136.70 was handed over
by Encik Mohd Roslan bin Mohd Saludin, General
Manager of the Shariah and Halal Compliance
Department, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd to
the representative of the recipients, Ustaz Hana Pizi
Penyerahan Zakat@Limbong Kapal
Penyerahan Zakat@Kelantan
bin Abdullah, Imam of Majlis Agama Islam and Adat
Istiadat Melayu Kelantan on October 26, 2016. The zakat presentation took place at the opening
ceremony of Seminar Transformasi Halal Kelantan 2016 at the Dewan Besar, Kompleks Islam, Balai
Islam Darul Naim.
Meanwhile, in Pulau Pinang, zakat amounting to RM249,729.84 was contributed to the selected
representative at Limbong Kapal. The zakat was also handed over by Encik Mohd Roslan bin Mohd
Saludin, General Manager of the Shariah and Halal Compliance Department, QSR Brands (M)
Holdings Sdn Bhd.
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JCORP EVENTS
FUNTASTIC – KARNIVAL JCORP 2016
QSR Brands participated as one of the exhibitors for the JCorp
Carnival this year, a festival organized by Johor Corporation
from 14 to 17 May 2016 at Dataran Majlis Bandaraya Johor
Bahru. The festival which aimed to promote JCorp and its
subsidiaries’ products and services to the public, received
overwhelming response from the public. QSR Trading
conducted a range of activities for the visitors including
Ayamas food sampling, and activities for children. The
four-day carnival was opened from 10am to 10.30 pm daily.
IFTAR WITH JCORP
Johor Corporation (JCorp) hosted an Iftar for
its media acquaintances as well as its
subsidiaries on the 16th of June 2016 at
Restoran Selasih, Pusat Konvensyen
Antarabangsa Persada. Fariza and Azly
represented the SC team for this event.
Delicious authentic Malay cuisine was served
in abundance, featuring the concept of 'night
market stalls' which made the atmosphere
more relaxing for guests to enjoy their meal.
Also present at the event is the President &
Chief Executive of Johor Corporation,
Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim.
KEEPING IN STEP – QSR BRANDS AT THE ANNUAL MARCHING OF WAQAF BRIGADE 2016
he Annual Marching of Waqaf Brigade 2016 was held in
October 23, at Kompleks Mutiara Johor Land, Bandar Dato
'Onn, Johor Baharu.
The Company's involvement in the Waqaf Brigade Annual
Marching for 2016 included a total of 33 participants, and
drills were held from 18 to 22 October at the, Kompleks
Kompeni Tariq Ziyad
Mutiara Johor Land.
QSR Brands Upstream Division was represented by a total of 8 members from various departments.
Team spirit was evident and our team Tariq Ziyad had given their finest in this year’s parade.
Established at the time of the major floods that struck Johor in early 2007, Briged Waqaf is a rescue
team that provides humanitarian assistance to victims of disaster and tragedy.
Waqaf Brigade has been involved in many social charity programmes as well as gotong royong
projects. It is also recognized by the National Security Council.

KNOWLEDGE ON THE COMPANY
Region Food Industries Sdn Bhd (RFI)
“SAUCES THAT MESMERIZES YOUR TASTEBUDS”
Established in 1978, Region Food Industries Sdn
Bhd (RFI) has been acquired by KFC in 1994.
Since then RFI has become leading Malaysian
manufacturer of authentic sauces under the brand
name “Life”.
A new chapter begins with the relocation of its
plant in Port Klang, Selangor in 2004. It marks
another achievement in bringing the best to our
customers. Equipped with state-of-the-art
machinery, efficiency is maximized and
productivity is taken to the optimum levels. RFI’s
average monthly production is 2000 metric tons
per month.
Accreditation by the recognized bodies with
stringent quality standards such as HALAL
(JAKIM), SIRIM, HACCP (MOH) and ISO 9001
(SGS) confirmed RFI’s hallmarks in delivering
quality products in meeting customer satisfaction.
Quality begins from the selection of the best
ingredients to the final production process. Only
the fresh premium-quality natural ingredients are
used to produce Region Food products. The recent
certification by Malaysia Productivity Corporation
(MPC) for implementing the standard
requirements of Quality Environment
Management System for practicing world class 5S
practices confirmed the company’s continuous
improvement for a better quality products and
process.
Life Chilli Sauce, Tomato Ketchup and Thai Chilli
Sauce are served exclusively at KFC outlets in
Malaysia as well as in Singapore, Cambodia,
Vietnam, Brunei, Bangladesh, Myanmar and
Mauritius. Life products are also being distributed
to Hypermarkets such as Tesco, Giant, Aeon Big,
Mydin and supermarkets such as 99speedmart.
Our product line consists of “favorite sauces” such
as Tomato Ketchup, Chilli Sauce, Thai Chilli Sauce,
Chilli Sauce Lime, Hot Chilli Sauce and Ginger &
Garlic Sauce. Adding to the variety is our
“Oriental Sauces” range which features Oyster
Flavored Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, Plum Sauce, Sweet
& Sour Sauce, Oriental Barbecue Sauce, Barbecue
Sauce Hickory Smoke, Black Pepper Sauce, and
Pure Sesame Oil. The latest addition to our range
of oriental sauces is Sweet Soya Sauce and Salty
Soya Sauce.
RFI also produces “Life Kitchen” which is
dedicated to help household to cook traditional
dishes without spending hours on pounding and
blending. Life Kitchen consists of spoon-able and
ready to cook paste such as Ginger Marinated
Paste, Tom Yam Paste, Curry Kapitan Paste,
Sambal Tumis Paste, Assam Curry Paste and Fried
Chilli Sauce.
Life is a household name not only in Malaysia but
also in Singapore, Vietnam, Middle East, Japan,
United Kingdom, Cambodia, Vietnam, Brunei,
Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, Maldives, Solomon
Island and Myanmar where Life is accepted and
recognized as a quality brand of sauces.
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HALAL TALK
THE SLAUGHTERING PROCESS OF POULTRY PRODUCTS ACCORDING TO THE SYARIAH
LAW By Hayazi Darus
In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful.
All praises to Allah S.W.T, The Creator and Sustainer of the Universe and
salutations to our Prophet Muhammad S.A.W and His family and companions.
I am most grateful to Allah s.w.t for the successful publication of this first QSR
Upstream E-bulletin.
It is important to educate the people on the concept of the “halalan thoyyiban” aspects which are
related to the safety, nutritional content and aesthetic appeal of halal products.
This is a short article pertaining to the slaughtering process of the poultry products according to
Syariah Law that is updated in Malaysia Protocol for Halal Meat and Poultry Productions.
This standard was developed by a committee from various agencies that are Department of Islamic
Development Malaysia (JAKIM), Department of Veterinary Services, Department of Standard
Malaysia, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Ministry of International Trade and Industry and SIRIM
Berhad.
The Malaysian Protocol for the Halal Meat and Poultry Productions is subjected to periodical
review according to the current needs of the local and international industries to keep abreast of
progress in the industries concerned. Suggestions of amendments will be recorded and in due
course brought to the notice of the committees concerned.
Halal Slaughtering process of animal involves restraining, stunning (if used) and severing of
trachea (halqum), oesophagus (mari’) and both the carotid arteries and jugular veins (wadajain).
The slaughtering process is regulated by a set of rules intended to ensure the health of the animal
to be slaughtered and conformance to Islamic religious law, which is derived from the Quran and
hadiths.
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The following requirements shall
also be complied with:
The Halal slaughterman shall:
1. Be a practicing Muslim who is
mentally sound, baligh, fully
understands the fundamental
rules and conditions related to
the slaughter of animals in Islam;
2. Be registered, trained and
supervised by the Halal
Certification Body; and

3. Competent in slaughtering the animal
according to Shariah law;
The act of slaughtering shall be done with niyyah (intention) in the name of Allah and not
for other purposes. The slaughterman is well aware of his action; if at a time of
slaughtering the name of anyone else other than Allah is invoked, then the meat become
Haram “unlawful”. If a Muslim forgets to invoke the name of Allah at the time of
slaughtering, the meat will remain Halal. However, if he intentionally does not invoke the
name of Allah, the meat becomes Haram.
The animal to be slaughtered has to be an animal that is permitted for Muslims to eat. Only
the following animals are permitted to be slaughtered, processed and stored on a
Malaysian approved establishment:
1. Ruminants - Cattle, buffalo, goat, sheep, deer and camel
2. Poultry – Chicken, duck, turkey, ostrich and quail
The animal to be slaughtered shall be alive or deemed to be alive (hayat almustaqirrah) at
the time of slaughter.
The number of slaughtermen shall be adequate to ensure that the act of halal slaughter is
conducted properly on each animal.
No intervention can be conducted to hasten the death of the animal as a result of the act of
Halal slaughter unless it is approved by the Malaysian Fatwa.
The number of animal slaughtered daily and the non-halal conformance carcasses shall be
identified and recorded by the Halal Checker and be available for audit by the supervising
Halal Certification Body, Exporting Country Authority and Malaysian auditors.
QSR BRANDS Halal and Syariah Department are the department that will ensure all aspect
related to Halal and Syariah Law are met with the standard of product security, product
safety and “halalan thoyyiban”.
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TRENDING
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THAT DELICIOUS
MANGO JUICE AT
SECTION 14
Nothing can beat a good fresh mango juice and we’ve
discovered one that’s not so far away from the office building.
Located in front of Maybank at Ss14, the mango juice which is
sold in a truck, managed to capture long queues every day
from as early as 11am.
Mango lovers should not miss trying out this natural mango
juice which is not just delicious but refreshing as well!
DON’S DINER
Branch PJ: 22, Jalan 17/54,
Seksyen 17, PJ
Waze: Don's Diner
03-79323430
Branch Bangi: D-09-G, Plaza
Paragon Point, Seksyen 9,
Bandar Baru Bangi
03-89125988
Don's Diner was formed from a legacy of European cuisine with a twist of local fusion taste.The food
is derived from a solid understanding of what people love to eat, by people who love to eat. The
menu consists of a variety of pastas, main courses as well as sharing platters!
When visiting Don's Diner, be sure to try the Signature Grilled Lamb Rack, coupled with Eggplant
Caponata and home made Mint Sauce. The Linguine Ala Granchio is also an all time favourite,
Linguine pasta tossed with crunchy soft shell crab in tomato based dish. For large groups, order The
Crabfather 2.0 or Meat Fiesta that can be shared with up to 6 people! End your meal with the
infamous Don's Grenade; caramel sauce poured over a solid chocolate ball to reveal a surprise
inside!
Don's Diner opens from Tuesday to Sunday; from 12pm till 11pm. Located in Section 17 PJ as well
as Plaza Paragon Point, Bandar Baru Bangi, can cater for private events as well as casual family
dining.
Please visit our Facebook page : Don's Diner and follow us on Instagram: dons.diner
Please bring along this article to enjoy RM50 off when you spend a minimum of RM250 in a single
bill!
Don's Diner ; We Serve Food You Can't Refuse!

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SCOOP
HEALTH BENEFITS
OF CURRY
LEAVES
The main nutrients found in curry leaves are
carbohydrates, energy, fiber, calcium,
phosphorous, iron, magnesium, copper and
minerals. It also contains various vitamins like
nicotinic acid and vitamin C, vitamin A,
vitamin B, vitamin E, antioxidants, plant
sterols, amino acids, glycosides and
flavonoids. Also, nearly zero fat (0.1 g per 100
g) is found in curry leaves.
QUOTES

LAST BUT NOT LEAST
DEEPEST CONDOLENCE
Al-Fatihah
On behalf of all the family members of QSR Brands (M)
Holdings Sdn Bhd (Upstream Division) we would like to express
condolences to the family of Muhammad Kazman Abdullah
Karam, Senior Operations Manager of Kedai Ayamas who has
recently passed away on 18 October 2016. May Allah rest his
soul in peace.
Muhammad Kazman Abdullah Karam
08/08/1963 - 18/10/2016
OUR VERY OWN DIGITAL SIGNAGE!
We are glad to announce that our very own digital signage has been installed at level 16 and 17 of the
headquarters at VSQ Tower on 4 November 2016, and is estimated to go ‘live’ this coming 28 November. The
digital signage will include a live feed, updates from our subsidiaries, stories from past events and also the latest
news relating to Upstream Division.
The digital signage will surely keep our ‘family’ informed and provide the tools and information needed for job
productivity and enthusiasm. Please drop by and have a view!
CONTACT US
Thank you for your time. As such, we are always looking out for good informative articles
Should anyone wish to contribute and share your opinions, please email me your submission
The next deadline will be : 15 January 2017
Should anyone have any questions, please feel free to email us at
amelia.mohdshah@qsrbrands.com.my (ext: 8874)
angeline.nadan@qsrbrands.com.my (ext: 8618)
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