Dear Members
Wow, we are into 2nd half of 2014. How time passes when we are retired and we are still so busy with our social life, travelling, looking after and enjoying our grandchildren.
We would like to update you on matters since the last AGM and our activities.
1. Update on matters from AGM
i) Staff Purchase:
• Retirees can change the location where they wish to purchase but they need to
inform HR.
• Staff purchase at Shah Alam complex is resolved. Ms Teh Suet Hoon confirmed
there is no allocation imposed for Nestlé Retirees staff purchase.
Please check with Zaini, the person in - charge of the staff purchase shop.
• Retirees residing on Penang Island have to go across to Mainland to buy as there are
no Distributors there. The HR Director will discuss with the Sales Director to see if
we can find a solution to this. Will update when we have more information.
• Re staff purchase of Ice Cream and Chilled Products, MNRA will not pursue on this
we believe this does not have major impact on us.
• Expatriate staff who are now residing in Malaysia can apply for a staff purchase
card through HR – HOU Encik Meor Zulkarnain Abdul Tarmizi or Jamaliah Shafie.
ii) Change of allocation for annual dinner
• Retirees who wish to change their location to attend annual dinner may do so
but they have to advise HR – HOU attention Encik Meor Zulkarnain Abdul Tarmizi or
Jamaliah Sharuddin Shafie. (email:meorzulkarnaun.ahmadtarmizi@my.nestle.com or
jamaliah.sharuddin.shafie@my.nestle.com
iii) Replacement of Retirees Card
• Please write in to HR - HOU attention Encik Meor Zulkarnain Abdul Tarmizi or Jamaliah Shafie if Retirees wish to replace their card. You need to provide your name, employee number and a passport photo.
iv) Update Retirees’ status via Certificate of Identification
• All Retirees are advised to update their status, change of address and telephone number, email address and bank account number to avoid any stopping of pension
payments.
This is done once a year when HR sends out the Certificate of Identification If you have not receive this, please contact En Meor Zulkarnain or Jamaliah Sharuddin Shafie.
v) Medical Discounts at Hospitals
• This was discussed at length. Nestlé Malaysia no longer has any accounts with any hospitals and therefore it is deemed not possible to provide any discounts for Retirees.
Matter is considered closed.
vi) Adjustment to pension
• We have been informed that there will not be any adjustments in 2014.
Nevertheless we are hopeful for the future and will continue to have dialogue with
the Top Management of Nestlé.
2. Activities
i) MNRA Hi Tea at Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club on 16th May 2014
It was the first event for 2014 with a good turnout of 66 members, spouses and
friends. Even more fortunate for us as we had Honorary Members like Tan Sri Ernest
Zulliger and Puan Sri Susy, Dato’ Frits van Dijk and Datin Jeng, Mr Nimal Koswanage
and Nanda as well as Mr Ekkehard van Leemputten and Emilie – who just arrived 2
days before. Apart from Mr Nimal Koswanage who is a strong supporter of MNRA and
attended most of our activities, it was the first time for the others.
After more than 30 years in Malaysia, Tan Sri Zulliger will return home to Switzerland.
What an appropriate occasion for him to meet old friends and to bid farewell. We wish
Tan Sri Zulliger and his wife Puan Sri Susy good health always and all the very best.
Both Dato’ Frits van Dijk and Mr Ekkehard van Leemputten are regular visitors in
Malaysia while Mr Koswanage is a resident here.
Dato’ Frits said it was so good to see the Nestle Family Spirit still alive with the
Retirees, just like when we were going for “Together for RM 1 Billion”.
Buzzing conversations amidst the crowd, looking for good makan at the buffet table and
Yang Kalsom – MNRA’s own MC had everyone laughing in stitches. Highlights as
usual were the lucky draws but only one that all eyes were on. The WORLD CUP
2014 Ball which was donated by Dato’ Dina Rizal from Sports Unite. The lucky winner
was Dr Zawiah Hashim.
We took the opportunity to present a Certificate of Appreciation to Alex Liew for his close
collaboration with MNRA, taking all the photographs in all our events.
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| Front Row : Ekkehard van Leemputten, Emilie van Leemputten, Puan Sri Susy Zulliger, Tan Sri E Zulliger, Leong Ming Chee, Dato’ Frits van Dijk, Datin Jeng van Dijk, Mr Nimal Koswanage, Datin Kalsom Taib. |
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| Tan Sri Zulliger greeting Emilie and Ekkehard van
Leemputten while Puan Sri Susy and the van Dijks look on. |
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| Dato’ Dina Rizal presenting the World Cup 2014 Ball to Dr Zawiah Hashim together with Datin Jeng and Yang Kalsom |
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All happy faces – Azizah,
Lim Moi Heng, Mrs Soo, Shirley Hew, Ms
Loo PK, Susan Foo, Rosalind Seow, Catherine Lee, Zaiton and Kimmy Tan
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ii) Golf and Fishing which were planned, had to be cancelled in view of poor response.
3. Next Activities
i) MNRA Bowl for Fun Carnival – Sunday 24th August 2014 at SUNWAY MEGA LANES
A wonderful event which brought Nestlé Retirees and Employees together is back again
at Sunway Mega Lanes, Sunway Pyramid.
Please see attached details and registration form for this event.
CLOSING DATE 14th August 2014.
ii) Trip to Kuala Selangor – Sat 27th Sept 2014
This outing will comprise of dinner and to see fireflies, weather permitting.
Do give us an indication by emailing to nestleretireesassn@gmail.com
or call any of the committee members to let us know if you are interested.
iii) Stepping Forward Walk for Wellness SFWFW – Sat 6th December 2014
Details to be confirmed at a later date.
4. Resignations
Due to personal commitments, Tuan Hj Nawi Sadiq and En Taib bin Hashim
have tendered their resignations. MNRA thanks them for the past contributions
in the Association and we wish them good health always and all the best in their
personal and professional life.
5. Recruitment
Total number of ordinary life members as at 18.6.2014 = 359 members
Total number of honorary members as at 18.6..2014 = 9 members
Total number of associate members as at 18.6.2014 = 10 members
Grand total 378 members
6. Communication, Feedback and Suggestions
In the last AGM, we had indicated that we will email all MNRA communications
if you have provided us with an email address . If however, you wish to receive a
hard copy as well please send us an email or contact any of the committee members
via sms/call. All other members will receive via the post.
From time to time, we shall continue to post updates in our blog. Therefore we encourage you to access our blog.
Visit MNRA Blog at http://mynestleretiree.blogspot.com
MNRA is your association and therefore we welcome any feedback and suggestions on
our activities Please email us at nestleretireesassn@gmail.com or call any of the Committee Members.
We continue to bring you activities to foster our relationship with all Retirees .
MNRA takes this opportunity to wish all our Muslim friends and their families
“Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri”.
Ms Leong Ming Chee Mdm Lee Poh Goek
President Hon. Secretary
