PENANG, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 - In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, the challenge we all face is to understand the needs of those affected and find the best ways to provide prompt assistance. With the extensive coverage of the catastrophe which hit Penang, there can hardly be anyone who is not aware of the widespread destruction that the flood left in its wake.

“There was no damage or direct impact to speak of on our employees and projects such as Trehaus and Terraces which is located at Bukit Jambul, The Light City and Waterside Residence at The Light Waterfront Penang, 3 Residence in Bandar Sri Pinang, Sanctuary Residence in Permatang Tinggi as well as our operations in Penang,” said Dato’ Toh Chin Leong, Senior General Manager, Property Development (Northern Region) of IJM Land.

“However, the damage was so severe in Jalan P. Ramlee, Taman Free School, Jalan Terengganu, Solok Sungai Pinang, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Jalan Shaik Madar, Lebuh Macallum, Ayer Itam, Bayan Lepas, Batu Maung and Seberang Perai Utara, to the extent that roads are blocked by uprooted trees and other debris, and property was ravaged by flood water and fallen trees,” added Dato’ Toh.

As flood waters receded, a massive clean-up effort is crucially needed to clear mud, debris and rubbish. Since Monday, the IJM team led by Dato’ Toh, responded immediately by pooling resources and mobilizing employee volunteers to assist with the arduous clean-up work in affected areas. IJM sent 12 machineries and lorries including backhoes, mobile crane and trucks to remove fallen trees, and to ferry debris and waste while its employees helped residents with the general clean-up efforts.

“We have been working closely with Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (MBPP) to respond effectively to disaster relief efforts. Our priority is to provide on-the-ground help and our teams are assisting in every way possible with the ongoing clean-up phase,” Dato’ Toh added. “We have approximately 80 employees in multiple teams working at Taman Free School flats area, Han Chiang High School, Han Chiang’s Chinese Heritage Centre, Jalan Lim Lean Teng and Fo Yi- NKF Dialysis Center on clean-up activities so we can bring back a sense of normal living for residents soon.”

“Our thoughts are with the people of Penang. We are acutely aware of the hardship that the people of Penang have endured as flood waters entered homes and damaged personal possessions. We are looking carefully at long-term, practical ways in which IJM can help following the disaster. Meanwhile, I am very proud of how our teams across IJM’s Property, Construction and Industry business divisions have been tirelessly working together to assist in disaster response efforts,” said Dato’ Soam Heng Choon, CEO & Managing Director, IJM Corporation Berhad.

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About IJM Corporation Berhad

IJM Corporation Berhad (“IJM”), formed in 1983, is today one of Malaysia’s leading construction groups and is listed on Bursa Malaysia KLCI. Its business activities encompass construction, property development, manufacturing and quarrying, infrastructure concessions and plantations.

Headquartered in Selangor, its operations are located in 10 countries, with primary focus in Malaysia, India and Indonesia. The Group presently has a market capitalisation of around RM12 billion and as of March 2017, the Group employed around 4,800 employees and had total assets of RM20.9 billion.

The Group’s reputation for professionalism, performance and good governance is acknowledged by customers and investors alike from its numerous corporate and industry accolades. IJM is committed to ethical business conduct and subscribes to the principles of good corporate citizenship for sustainable growth and development.