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PGB bring CNY festive cheer to the old folks’ home

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Pekan Nanas, January 6, 2023 – In the spirit of festive celebrations, Paragon Globe Berhad [194801000095(1713-A)] (“PGB” or “the Company”), organised a visit cum “gotong-royong” programme in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year (“CNY”) at the Rumah Orang Tua Pekan Nenas (the “old folks’ home”) on January 6, 2023.

The volunteer team, led by Madam Leong Siew Foong, Executive Director of PGB, began cleaning at 10.30 a.m., followed by decorating the old folks’ home with Chinese New Year decorations.

Rumah Orang Tua Pekan Nenas located in Pekan Nenas is currently housing about nine senior citizens aged 68 to 84 years old who do not have any children and are homeless.

They were treated to the traditional Yee Sang and a delectable buffet lunch. They were also given ang pow, mandarin oranges, and a goodies bag containing daily necessities such as rice, milo, cereal drink, coffee, and biscuits.

Speaking at the event, Madam Leong Siew Foong, Executive Director of PGB, said, “This CSR programme is part of PGB’s CSR initiative and in line with the Group’s objective of giving back to the community.”

“Through this CSR programme, our employees can collectively contribute their time and effort to improving the quality of life for the senior citizens and spreading holiday cheer,” she added.

PGB has involved in commercial and industrial sector with projects such as Pekan Sentral and Pekan Nenas Industrial Park, which are in Pekan Nenas, Johor.

Currently, the Group is developing industrial projects in Pekan Nenas Industrial Park, including building, and designing two units of the single-storey detached factory with a double-storey office for Shimano Components (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (“Shimano Components”), with a built-up area of 135,343 sq. ft and land area measuring approximately 4.95 acres.

 

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