JOHOR PORT BERHAD HONOURED WITH TOP RECOGNITION AT THE ASIA BEST EMPLOYER BRAND AWARDS 2024
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SINGAPORE, 15 November 2024 – Johor Port Berhad (Johor Port), a member of MMC Group, was awarded top honours at the Asia Best Employer Brand Awards 2024 held at The Pan Pacific Hotel, Marina Square, Singapore on 6 November 2024. This prestigious recognition underscores Johor Port’s continued commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace culture that nurtures talent, promotes growth, and sets a benchmark for employer excellence across the region.
The event was organised by the World HRD Congress with strategic support from CHRO Asia, a Global Platform for Heads of Human Resource, and the World Federation of Human Resources Professionals. This annual event celebrates organisations that prioritises employee engagement, effective talent management and outstanding HR practices in alignment with strategic business goals.
The Asia Best Employer Brand Award 2024 was presented in recognition of Johor Port’s efforts in establishing industry-leading Human Resource practices, with a focus on creating an environment that motivates and supports its employees in reaching their highest potential. By prioritising development programmes, wellness initiatives and career advancement opportunities, Johor Port remains dedicated to its employees’ professional growth and well-being, further reinforcing its role as a leading employer in Asia.
The CEO of Johor Port Berhad, Mr. Md Derick Basir, accepted the Asia Best Employer Brand Award 2024 on behalf of Johor Port Berhad and expressed his pride in receiving the accolade, stating that, “At Johor Port Berhad, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset. This award underscores our steadfast commitment to building a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive workplace that prioritizes employee development, wellness, and career growth, reinforcing Johor Port’s standing as a leading employer in Asia. It inspires us to continue our efforts in providing meaningful career opportunities, fostering talent and upholding values that are in line with our mission to create an exemplary workplace for all. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Asia Best Employer Brand Awards Committee and the World HRD Congress for this distinguished honor.”
“This recognition reinforces Johor Port Berhad’s commitment to a people-first approach in all facets of our operations. We believe that by investing in our people and cultivating a supportive environment, we are not only enhancing our organisational strength but also contributing to the growth and development of our region’s talent landscape”.
Johor Port Berhad remains dedicated to advancing its Human Resource practices, aiming to set a benchmark in employee engagement, workplace culture and sustainable growth. As the Company looks to the future, it continues to prioritise initiatives that uphold its commitment to being an Employer of Choice.
Photo caption: Johor Port Berhad has been awarded top honors at the Asia Best Employer Brand Awards 2024.
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ABOUT KONTENA NASIONAL BERHAD
Kontena Nasional Berhad (KNB) is Malaysia’s premier logistics company with 50 years of experience in logistics operations. KNB began operations in 1971 when containerisation was introduced to the country.
Since its inception, it has expanded its business from just container haulage to international freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, supply chain solutions, cold chain solution and Halal logistics.
Today, KNB is one of Malaysia’s largest one-stop logistics companies providing comprehensive logistics solutions customised to customer’s requirements.
For more information, please log on to www.kn.com.my.
ABOUT MMC CORPORATION BERHAD
MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses in Malaysia and abroad under four divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Industrial Development. Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics Division includes the port operations of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd and Kontena Nasional Berhad, a logistics provider. Internationally, MMC has presence in Saudi Arabia via Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port.
Under the Energy and Utilities Division, Malakoff Corporation Berhad is the largest Independent Power Producer in Malaysia and its subsidiary, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd is one of the leading environmental management companies in the country. Under Gas Malaysia Berhad, MMC is the supplier of reticulated natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia operating and maintaining 2,600 kilometres of Natural Gas Distribution System network. Through Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad, MMC provides full-fledge water services using high technology treatment in Malaysia.
MMC’s Engineering Division has played a leading role on the elevated section as well as the main contractor for the underground work package for the 51-kilometre Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (“KVMRT”) Kajang Line including 9.5 kilometres underground works. Currently, MMC is the main turnkey contractor for the entire 52.2 kilometres KVMRT Putrajaya Line. MMC has also successfully completed the 329-kilometre Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project as well as the innovative Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (“SMART”) motorway, the first of its kind, dual-purpose tunnel in the world.
MMC is currently in the final stage of completing the Langat Centralised Sewerage Treatment Plant which will serve 920,000 Population Equivalent and Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant which will supply 1,130 million litres of treated water per day.
MMC’s Industrial Development Division develops and manages approximately 5,000 acres of industrial developments namely Senai Airport City (“SAC”) and Tanjung Bin Industrial Park (“TBIP”) in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor and Northern Technocity (“NTC”) in Kulim Kedah. The SAC, TBIP and NTC developments come under the ambit of MMC’s Industrial Development Division, operating under three companies namely Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Northern Technocity Sdn Bhd.
In other business, through Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, MMC is the operator of Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru – the southern aviation hub and an important gateway to Iskandar Malaysia and Kerteh Airport in Terengganu.
Enquiries
Please log on to www.mmc.com.my or call:
Nor Sazlenna Johan, Executive Corporate Communications, Kontena Nasional Berhad, tel: +6018 201 2286 / +603 7876 1933, email: noor.sazlenna@kn.com.my
Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad, tel: +6019 6688 990 / +603 2071 1124, email: azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my
