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socialcontributions• In conjunction with the 45th Merdeka Day celebrations of Malaysia organized by Universiti Putra Malaysia for itsundergraduates and academic staff, IOI Corporation Berhad (“IOI”) sponsored the various programs that were plannedfor the Independence Month Celebration. It was hoped through such programs, citizens of Malaysia will value andappreciate the meaning of independence. The various activities helped to foster greater unity and patriotism amongstthe university students and the academic staff and nearby communities.• During a special ceremony graced by Tuanku Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia, DYMM Sultan Sharafuddin IdrisShah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Al-Haj, IOI made a special contribution of RM1 million to fund theinception of a Professorial Chair in Plantation Agriculture in the said University.• The Yayasan Tan Sri Dato’ Lee Shin Cheng’s Scholarship and Young Achievers’ Awards 2002 was again held at IOIResearch Centre on 12 December 2002. Parents of selected winners of the Awards were invited to share this proudmoment in their children’s excellent scholastic achievements where recipients were awarded with cash incentives,certificates and plaques to encourage them to excel further in their academic pursuits.• Propagating goodwill and charity during the festive season has been a trademark of staff of Palm Garden Golf Club(“PGGC”). PGGC staffs’ assisted the staff of “RUMAH KANAK-KANAK ISTIMEWA KAJANG” to shift their belongingsfrom their old premises to the new one in Kajang Utama by unloading heavy furniture and cleaning the premises forthese under privileged children.109IOI Corporation BerhadAnnual Report 2003