FGV Annual Report 2014

People Within the domain of People, FGV directly and indirectly contributes to the well-being of our employees, Felda settlers and other underprivileged communities. FGV contributes RM22.78 million to Felda Group's foundation, Yayasan Felda, which in turn carried out a host of health and education programmes. In addition, FGV is always at the forefront of efforts to provide aid to local and international disaster relief missions, whilst supporting underprivileged Malaysians through various platforms. Internally, we aim to improve further in providing a stimulating yet caring work environment in which each employee feels valued and empowered to fulfil his or her true potential. Education Yayasan Felda owns and operates four vocational colleges in Kelana Jaya, Selangor; Trolak, Perak; Raja Alias, Negeri Sembilan and Mempaga, Pahang. The colleges offer more than 15 certificates and diploma level courses specifically for the second and third generations of FELDA settlers. In 2014, a total of 1,482 youth attended these courses. To improve the standard of education provided at the colleges, and ensure the students’ certificates are highly valued in the job market, Yayasan Felda strives to validate the courses offered. In 2014, various programmes were recognised by City & Guilds, a leading skills development and certification organisation based in the UK. As a result, in December 2014 a total of 263 students of Kolej Yayasan Felda (KYF) were awarded internationally- recognised vocational certificates whilst five Hospitality students at the Mempaga campus were presented with the opportunity to hone their skills by attending a three-month course at the West Cheshire College in Chester, UK. In addition, 39 KYF lecturers received diplomas in teaching by City & Guilds, UK while 798 students received City & Guilds Intensive English certificates. In a show of appreciation for the quality education they received, KYF graduates are continuing the legacy of social enterprise by setting up their own foundation to help Yayasan Felda undertake its activities. Since its launch in January 2012, KYF Foundation has attracted more than 16,000 KYF alumni who currently are working in diverse fields within the public, private and non- governmental organisation (NGO) sectors throughout the country, or running their own business. To date, via KYF Foundation, these alumni have been involved in a number of activities conducted jointly with the National Cancer Council (MAKNA) under its We Care programme. Introduction Performance Highlights About FGV Reports Financial Statements Others Strategy and Value Creation Performance Review & Progress Foreword to Shareholders Annual General Meeting Annual Report 2014 pg 99