CAHYA MATA SARAWAK SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2015

23 CAHYA MATA SARAWAK SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2015 Tree Planting In 2016, our Property Development Division has targeted to plant approximately 200 trees across its various developments. ENVIRONMENT Samalaju Eco Park Township Our Samalaju Development Division is involved in the development of the new, approximately 2,000-acre Samalaju Eco Park Township at the area adjoining the Samalaju Industrial Park (SIP). The Division aims to create an attractive township to enhance the SIP’s appeal to investors, potential employees and support industries. The first phase of the township was launched in 2015. Designed and developed with the future in mind, Samalaju Eco Park Township was conceptualised out of a vision to provide a balanced, healthy and sustainable lifestyle to the thousands working at the SIP. The township incorporates the natural semi-undulating terrain of the area and its designed to preserve as much of the land’s natural landforms and gentle water bodies. Green and blue spaces in the form of parks, water bodies, community gardens and a golf course will dot the township and provide living spaces for the community. Our Samalaju Development Division has also planned to landscape the township with trees that are indigenous to Sarawak. A total of 30 native tree species were selected for planting at the township. Species were selected based on their ornamental potential, usefulness and cultural significance. Their historical significance, local significance to the Bintulu area, endemicity and current conservation status were also considered. Each species’ natural habitat, ease of sourcing and planting were taken into account. The tree planting plan at the Samalaju Eco Park Township is encapsulated in the table below. Tree Planting Plan at Samalaju Eco Park Township Description Land Size (Ac) Green Area (Ac) % of green area No. of Trees Trees/acre (green area) Year of Planting Samalaju Hotel Resort 23.1 18.1 78% 1100 61 2015 160 Units Apartments 6.01 2.45 41% 123 50 2016 96 Units Apartments 2.76 0.99 36% 50 50 2016 & 2017 96 Units Apartments 2.97 1.33 45% 67 50 2017 Service Centre – 34 Units 5 0.45 9% 9 20 2017 Green Buildings at The Isthmus Our Property Development Division is developing a 246-acre development called The Isthmus in Kuching. This development continues in earnest even as the project accelerates forward towards fulfilling its vision of becoming the strategic up-and-coming Central Business District (CBD) extension of Kuching. In 2015, the development received a boost when it received a Commendation Award for its masterplan at the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (SHEDA) Excellence Awards 2015. Our Property Development Division is adopting the Green Building Index (GBI) accreditation standard for new projects where possible at The Isthmus. The Menara Sarawak Energy building, head office for Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), was completed in 2013. It is the first green building in East Malaysia and the first to be awarded the Final GBI Silver Rating. Currently, CMS Property Development Sdn Bhd is developing two signature GBI-certified buildings called The Gateway Towers which will serve as headquarters for Pelita Holdings Berhad and the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, both at The Isthmus. As at end 2015, the projects were 75% and 66% completed respectively.