Sime Darby Oils Spreads Joy with Charitable Ramadan Event
Sime Darby Oils, the fully owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s largest sustainable palm oil producer, Sime Darby Plantation Bhd, hosted a Buka Puasa dinner for the underprivileged residents of the Pusat Jagaan Cahaya Kasih Bestari orphanage.
In addition to this, the company handed out RM2,500 worth of duit raya and goodie bags to the residents and contributed RM15,000 to the orphanage. The event was organized in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, and SDO’s Culture of Care values were reflected in the contributions made.
Buka Puasa Event
Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad, SDO’s Managing Director, expressed the company’s belief that their Culture of Care values are an integral part of their identity and should be shared with the greater public.
The buka puasa event was attended by members of the media and stakeholders of both SDO and SDP. Guests were treated to a sumptuous spread of traditional Malaysian dishes prepared by five local B40 entrepreneurs.
The residents of the orphanage and other guests were also presented with special goodie bags which included tote bags and notebooks with illustrations designed by a talented local artist, Abdul Rashid Mohd Noor. There were also cute animal plushies that were produced by SDO as part of their partnership for the past three years to support animal conservation with Zoo Negara.
Ramadan Joy
Furthermore, SDO personnel took the time to create special ketupat shaped plushies for the children to bring home, and the Company hopes that its efforts will inspire others to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner.
These initiatives were part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Company to promote social impact under its Culture of Care. SDO is committed to operating in a responsible and sustainable manner and hopes to benefit not only its shareholders but also the communities it serves. For more information about Sime Darby Oils and its sustainability initiatives, please visit www.simedarbyoils.com.