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MAJLIS PENYERAHAN KUIH-MUIH HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI 2019M/1440H KEPADA PASUKAN KESELAMATAN

On May 21, 2019 / news

Warisan Harta Sabah Sdn Bhd (WHSSB) participated as one of the contributors in this event which was organised by “Pejabat Timbalan Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Sabah”. The event was held at Auditorium Tun Mustapha, Kota Kinabalu and officiated by YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Mohd. Shafie bin Haji Apdal, Chief Minister of Sabah on the 21^st May 2019.

The list of Security Forces that received the contributions were Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) Kontinjen Sabah, Markas Pemerintah Armada Timur, Angkatan Petugas 450, (Markas Wilayah 2 Sabah, Sarawak dan W. P. Labuan), Angkatan Tugas Bersama 2, Agensi Penguatkuasaan Wilayah Maritim Sabah dan Sarawak dan W.P. Labuan, Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM), Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Negeri Sabah and Jabatan Penjara Sabah dan W.P. Labuan.

YB Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Hashim bin Paijan, Chairman of Warisan Harta Sabah Sdn. Bhd. (WHSSB) was present during the ceremony to represent WHSSB. The cookies donation of WHSSB was a combination of WHSSB itself, Celcom Timur Sabah (CTS), Borneo Housing Mortgage and Finance Bhd. (BHMFB) and Common Tower Technologies Sdn. Bhd.

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Shafie Apdal said this contribution was a pure effort to express appreciation to the security forces. He also expressed his thanks to the security forces as they have contributed much to ensuring that the country’s ambitions and conditions are secure despite the many obstacles and challenges.

WHSSB DONATED TO FIRE VICTIMS AT PUSAT TAHFIZ TARBIYATUN NISA

On March 15, 2019 / news

Tahfiz Tarbiyatun Nisa Tuaran students who lost their home due to hostel fire on the 14 March 2019 earned the attention of Warisan Harta Sdn Bhd (WHSSB) who presented donations to victims of fire.

The donation was presented on 15 March 2019 by Head of Human Resource Department, Corporate Affairs and Administration, Encik Khir Juhari Hj Ali Basa to the headmaster of the tahfiz center, Ustaz Hj Abdul Halim Abas.

The donation is in the form of daily necessities, essential items for prayer and cash contributions. WHSSB hoped the aid that was provided would ease the burden of the fire victims.

DIVIDEND PRESENTATION TO SABAH STATE GOVERNMENT

On December 12, 2018 / activities, news

WHSSB, on 11^th December 2018, presented an Annual Dividend of RM 10,000,000 (RM Ten Million) for the 2017 Financial Year to the State Government of Sabah at the Chief Minister’s Office in 32^nd Floor, Pusat Pentadbiran Negeri Sabah (PPNS), Kota Kinabalu.

Datuk Seri Panglima Hashim bin Paijan, the State Secretary of Sabah, accompanied by the Board of Directors of WHSSB and the Management Team presented the dividend to YBhg Datuk Peter Thien, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the State Finance Ministry on behalf of the State Government of Sabah.

The ceremony was witnessed by YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Mohd Shafie bin Haji Apdal. In his remarks, YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Chief Minister emphasized the need for GLCs to focus on their respective business operations and indicated Government’s intention to carry out some changes in the GLCs themselves in order to be more effective and efficient.

SABAH JOB & ENTREPRENEUR FAIR 2018

On November 25, 2018 / activities, news

Sabah Job & Entrepreneur Fair 2018 was held at Likas Sport Complex, Kota Kinabalu from 24^th to 25^th November 2018. The event is an initiative taken by Wira and Wirawati Parti Warisan Sabah with cooperation from both public and private agencies aimed at providing platforms for job and business opportunities for especially job seekers and young entrepreneurs in the State.

Being honoured as a Silver Sponsor, WHSSB and its group of subsidiaries namely Common Tower Technology Sdn Bhd, Angkatan Hebat Sdn bhd, WHSB Energy Venture Sdn Bhd, WHS Sterilization Service Sdn Bhd and the associate company Borneo Housing Mortgage Finance Sdn Bhd participated in the two day event showcasing business opportunities and service facilities. More significantly, walk in interviews for interested job seekers (mainly young and fresh graduates from local higher education institutions) were also conducted on the spot (taking place in the booth) by our HR personnel.

The Opening Ceremony of the event was officiated by YB Datuk Mohd Azis bin Haji Jamman, Deputy Home Minister of Malaysia cum Ketua Wira, Parti Warisan Sabah. During his visit to WHSSB’s Booths, he was briefed by En. Khir Juhari Hj Ali Basa, the General Manager (HR, Corporate Affairs & Administration) on WHSSB’s current business activities and services.

YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd. Shafie Hj Apdal, the Chief Minister of Saabah was the Guest of Honour for the Closing Ceremony the following day, 25^th November 2018. In his speech, he, among others, reiterated the important role of GLCs in the State to assist the Government in creatively providing job and business opportunities for the rakyat particularly the young generation. At the same time he highlighted efforts being currently taken by the Government to optimize downstream activities from industries concerned i.e. timber and oil palm because in turn and in doing so there will be job and business opportunities for Sabahans.

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EXHIBITION OF GLCs & STATE AGENCIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH SEMINAR FOR BODs OF GLCs & STATE AGENCIES, 2018

On October 1, 2018 / activities, news

The State Government through Ministry of Finance (MoF) once again entrusted WHSSB as the organizer for the Exhibition of Government Link Companies (GLCs) and State Agencies in conjunction with Seminar for Board of Directors (BODs) of GLCs and State’s agencies, 2018. This annual corporate event took place on 29^th and 30^th September at Suria Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu and was officiated by YB Christina Liew, Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah cum Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment on behalf of YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Mohd Shafie Hj Apdal, Chief Minister of Sabah cum Minister of Finance.

The exhibition was aimed to provide information to the public on the roles, functions and contributions of GLCs and all relevant State agencies pertaining to economic development and activities in the State in line with the theme “Realizing Our True Potentials”. The two day event was further enlivened by numerous floor activities for the visitors to take part which include Wheel of Fortune, Treasure Hunt, Colouring Contest for Children, Quiz, Lucky Draws and many more.

A record total (so far) of 30 GLCs and relevant agencies participated in this event showcasing their respective products and services to the public at another record total of 54 booths altogether. Apart from WHSSB (4 booths), other notable participants include SEDIA (12 booths), SEDCO, Sawit Kinabalu, Yayasan Sabah Group (all 3 booths each), Sabah Credit Corporation, Saham Sabah Bhd, Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn. Bhd, SAFODA, Lembaga Industri Getah Sabah, Sabah Ports Authority, POIC, etc.

This year’s event is regarded as the most successful so far not only because of the large participation and attendance but also due to the positive response from all parties. Other VIPs attended the event include the two Deputy Chief Ministers, namely YB Sarifuddin Hatta and YB Kenny Chua, Datuk Pangeran Hassanel Datuk Pangeran Hj Mohd Tahir, Permanent Secretary to Finance Ministry of Sabah, Datuk Dr Yaakub Hj Johari, a Board of Director of WHSSB, En. Mohd Nor Tahir, CEO of WHSSB and Heads of all GLCs and agencies.

LAUNCHING OF SEMPORNA INTERNATIONAL TOURISM CENTRE PROJECT BY PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

On April 10, 2018 / news

Another historic event was on the record when for the first time, YAB Dato’ Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, the Prime Minister of Malaysia visited Semporna to launch the proposed project on “Semporna International Tourism Centre” on 9^th April 2018. This mega project will be developed by WHSSB with cooperation from Sabah Fish Marketing Sdn. Bhd. (SAFMA) who owns the five acre strategic land on which the landmark project will take place.

The Prime Minister and his wife Datin Seri Panglima Rosmah Mansor were accompanied by YAB Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman, Chief Minister of Sabah and his wife Datin Seri Panglima Faridah Hj Tusin and were greeted upon arrival by YB Datuk Ramlee Marahaban, Assistant Minister of Finance of Sabah cum Chairman of WHSSB, YB Datuk Sri Nasir Tun Sakaran, Chairman of Sabah Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) and Datuk Ujang Sulani, Chairman of SAFMA.

Encik Mohamad Nor Tahir, CEO of WHSSB, senior officers and staff of WHSSB and its subsidiaries as well as those from SAFMA were there to greet the Prime Minister and witness this memorable and historic event in Semporna.

The Semporna Tourism Centre is undoubtedly another landmark project and milestone of WHSSB in line with its aspiration to be a catalyst and an enabler of economic development in the state. This mega project will witness construction of a 17 storey four star hotel complete with a marina, a convention centre, seafood hub, office space for government agencies and tourism entrepreneurs and modern shop lots at an estimated RM200 million development cost overall.

SDC 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL 2018

On March 19, 2018 / activities, news

The 10^th Year Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) Anniversary Carnival was successfully organized by S abah Economic Development & Investment Authority (SEDIA) at Oceanus Waterfall Mall, Kota Kinabalu from 15^th to 18^th March 2018. WHSSB met the expectation as a major Gold Sponsor for this event and along with its group of subsidiaries, took part in the four day long exhibition showcasing all the business facilities and services including the products, growth, opportunities, marketing, networking, etc. Walk in job interviews were also conducted with positive response from interested parties.

The event was officiated by YAB Tan Sri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan, Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah who represented YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman, Chief Minister of Sabah. Also present were YB Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau, Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation of Malaysia, Datuk Ir Edward Yong Oui Fah and Datuk Yeo Boon Ha, Mayor of Kota Kinabalu.

Among the subsidiary and associate companies participated in this prestigious event include Common Tower Technologies Sdn. Bhd., WHSB Energy Ventures Sdn. Bhd., Angkatan Hebat Sdn. Bhd., WHS Sterilization Service Sdn. Bhd., and Borneo Housing Mortgage Finance Sdn. Bhd. Various government agencies, GLCs and local entrepreneurs also attended it.

YAB Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan took the opportunity to visits WHSSB’s own booth and was greeted by Encik Ahmad Rizal Dahli (Head of Projects & Business Development) and Encik Khir Juhari Hj. Ali Basa (Head of Human Resource, Corporate Affairs & Administration) who briefed YAB Tan Sri on Company’s progress and achievements.

SIGNING OF MoU ON SEMPORNA TOURISM CENTRE

On October 25, 2017 / news

History was made when on 24^th October 2017 at Dewan Majlis Daerah in Semporna a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between WHSSB and Sabah Fish Marketing (SAFMA) to develop an international tourism centre in Semporna.

The ceremony was attended by YB Datuk Ramlee Marahaban, Chairman of WHSSB cum Assistant Minister of Finance of Sabah who signed the MoU on behalf of WHSSB whereas SAFMA was represented by its Chairman, Datuk Ujang Sulani. Encik Mohamad Nor Tahir, CEO of WHSSB and a number of senior officers and staff also attended this historic event in Semporna.

The landmark project will witness construction of a 17 storey four star hotel, a marina, a convention centre, seafood hub, office spaces for government and tourism related agencies and modern shop lots in Semporna with an initial estimated cost at around RM200 million.

EXHIBITION FOR GOVERNMENT LINK COMPANIES & SEMINAR, 2017

On August 16, 2017 / news

The State Government through Finance Ministry once again entrusted WHSSB to be the main organizer for the Exhibition for Government Link Companies (GLCs), 2017. The event was held in conjunction with Board of Directors Seminar cum Exhibition for GLCs from 12^th-14^th August 2017 at Borneo Hypermall, Kota Kinabalu whereas the seminar conducted from 14^th-15^th August 2017 at the nearby Klagan Regency Hotel.

The exhibition was aimed to provide information to the public on the roles, functions and contributions of State statutory bodies and all relevant agencies with regards to economic development and activities in the State.

A total of 21 statutory bodies and GLCs including WHSSB participated in this three day long exhibition. Other notable GLCs include Sabah Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO), Lembaga Pemegang Amanah Yayasan Sabah, Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn. Bhd., etc.

The event was attended and officiated by YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman who took the opportunity to visit WHSSB Group’s own booth where he was briefed by En. Mohd Nor Tahir, CEO of WHSSB Group.

DISTRIBUTION OF RM10 MILLION ANNUAL DIVIDEND

On August 9, 2017 / news

WHSSB distributed a total of RM10 million dividend to the State Government for the year 2016, an increase of RM5 million from the same amount in the previous year or so. This year’s contribution of dividend with the increased amount was significant because it underlines the continuous growth of WHSSB and its ability to generate earnings for the State Government.

The presentation ceremony took place in Bilik Danum at Sabah State Assembly Building in Likas on 8^th August 2017 and was attended by the Management of WHSSB and its Board of Directors. In the presentation ceremony, a mock cheque of RM10 million was presented by YB Datuk Ramlee Marahaban, Chairman of WHSSB cum Assistant Minister of Finance to Ybhg Datuk Pengiran Hasanel Datuk Pengiran Mohd Tahir, the Permanent Secretary to State Finance Ministry who received it on behalf of the State Government and witnessed by YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman, Chief Minister of Sabah.

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