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19 June 2008
GHD has taken a lead on corporate social responsibility
initiatives by co-organising a beach cleaning programme, with its
partner, Sime Darby Berhad, at Pantai Balok, Kuantan.
Over 300 representatives from Kuantan Municipal Council,
Malaysian Nature Society, Department of Marine Park Malaysia, Local
Resident Community (JKKK) and students from Sekolah Kebangsaan
Balok and Sekolah Kebangsaan Balok Makmur took part on this
meaningful event.
According to Chief Executive Officer, GHD Perunding Keith
Christiansen, the effort reflected the company’s commitment to be a
responsible citizen.
"Our theme – Conserve Our Beaches For Future Generations”
highlights the importance to conserve our natural surroundings and
protecting our environment. We recognise the need to improve the
way people live in the community and aim to work together to create
a sustainable and clean environment for the future," said
Keith.
The event was launched by YH Dato’ Azizan bin Ahmad, Yang
Dipertua Kuantan Municipal Council. The launch also witnessed some
300 trees planted at the surrounding areas of Pantai Balok.
“MPK values GHD ‘s efforts in promoting a sustainable and clean
environment and we hope to see the initiative extended well into
the future,” said YH Dato’ Azizan at the opening.
GHD is an international professional services company and has
operated in Malaysia since 1978. GHD Perunding Sdn. Bhd. has
specialised in civil infrastructure, industrial infrastructure,
building and structures, water and the environment as well as asset
and facilities management. The firm has successfully delivered a
number of projects including Kinta Dam, Malaysia’s first and
largest roller compacted concrete dam in Perak, the Islamic
Civilization Park in Kuala Terengganu, as well as Burj Tower, the
world’s tallest building and the Palms, the world’s largest
man-made islands.