On 12 May 2023, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd (Northport), a member of MMC Group, hosted its annual Hari Raya Open House. The event, which was held at Northport’s premises, was attended by almost 3,000 guests, including customers, business partners, Government agencies, community leaders, Northport employees and other stakeholders.

This year’s event, themed “Hijaukan Syawal Anda”, was organised with the aim to highlight the importance of ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) practices in modern-day business activities. Throughout the event, guests were treated to various ESG-themed activities and showcases, including the showcase of electric motorcycles, food waste digesters, eco-friendly electrical appliances, and displays of Northport’s ESG initiatives. In addition, the use of eco-friendly materials by the food and beverage vendors was required by Northport, and recycling bins were placed around the event venue to encourage waste reduction and recycling.

The event featured 15 food stalls serving 25 menu items, which were managed and decorated by Northport employees. The stalls were judged in a competition for the “best stall” award where the employees were encouraged to showcase their creativity, not only for their visual appeal but also for their adherence to the ESG theme. In addition, there were also “best-dressed” and Hari Raya video competitions organised with an ESG twist. These competitions added an extra layer of excitement and engagement to the event, and underscored Northport’s commitment to promoting sustainable and responsible practices across all aspects of its operations.

Meanwhile, Northport’s employees from different work backgrounds, formed a band that provided a lively atmosphere for the guests. The band played ESG and Hari Raya-themed songs throughout the event, adding to the festive atmosphere. Students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Pelabuhan Utara, Port Klang, were also invited to perform traditional dances during the event.

Northport’s ESG-themed Hari Raya event was a great success having met its zero waste KPI target and achieved the company’s primary objective of increasing awareness of ESG among its employees, stakeholders, and the surrounding communities.