Excel Force MSC Berhad Annual Report 2016

EXCEL FORCE MSC BERHAD ANNUAL REPORT 2016 27 The Group views CSR as a continuing diligent commitment for businesses to act ethically and contribute to economic, and social development while improving the quality of the workforce, stakeholders’ value and the local community at large. WORKPLACE The workplace is undeniably a major focus for most of our working lives. Therefore, the Group continuously endeavors to provide a healthy, safe, secure and environment friendly workplace for every employee. In addition, the Group acknowledges that human capital is the most valuable asset. We continue to focus on recruiting and developing our talent pool to support the growth of our business. We are continuously upgrading our employees’ competency, skills and knowledge by conducting proper training sessions, both internally and externally. The training programmes aim to equip our employees with key skills to support their career goals. In April 2016, we organized a team building event with participation from all staffs for a period of three days at Langkawi island, the purpose is to enhance team work, greater understanding and corporation among colleagues. In fulfilling our corporate responsibilities to the employees, the Group ensures that all employees are covered with insurance on life and medical as well as hospitalisation benefits. COMMUNITY As part of our commitment towards CSR, the Group had enlarged the contribution and support to various non-profitable and charitable institutions. The number of organization/institution benefited from our CSR programme has been increased from 29 to 32. The core activities of these non-profitable and charitable institutes are as follows:- Organization Core activities The Salvation Army Maintain social assistance programmes and provide support for families, children, elderly folks and refugees. National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) Provide stroke rehab for stroke survivors especially to the poor and those living in the rural areas. Lovely Disabled Home Provide trainings and create job opportunities for the children to be independent and self-reliant. SHELTER Home Provide children at risk a better childhood and brighter future by protecting, guiding, healing them and by building loving families and strong communities. Yayasan Sunbeams Home A non-governmental, self-supporting multi-racial foundation for displaced, abused and neglected children of single parents. Pertubuhan Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Setia Provide care for children (5 to 42 years old) that have been abused, neglected, abandoned, orphaned and at risk. Persatuan Kebajikan Insan Istimewa Melaka / Joy Workshop Provide assistance to people with disabilities. Lung Foundation of Malaysia Provide assistance to lung diseases patients. Malaysian Medical Relief Society (MERCY) Provide medical relief, sustainable health related development and risk reduction activities for vulnerable communities in both crisis and non-crisis situation. Yayasan Jantung Malaysia Provide education to the public on heart and circulatory diseases. Dignity For Children Foundation Provide assistance to poor children in urban area. HOSPIS Malaysia Provide assistance to patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses in Klang Valley. Persatuan Pendidikan Anak-Anak Yatim Lipis Provide assistance to disabled children and adults. Malaysian Association for the Blind Provide assistance to visually impaired persons. Yayasan Sin Chew Provide assistance to disabled, less fortunate, poor students and victims of natural disaster. United Voice Provide assistance to persons with learning disabilities (down syndrome, autism, attention deficit disorder, global developmental delay and other specific learning disabilities). Malaysian Parkinson’s Disease Association Provide assistance to Parkinson’s patients. Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”)