Rewards and Recognition

Xianbin consistently displays exceptional attentiveness and heightened environmental awareness during his duties. A notable incident on September 19, 2023, exemplifies his quick thinking and decisive actions. Xianbin astutely identified a unit with an imminent fire risk, as a resident had left cooking pots unattended with the gas stove still on. He promptly entered the unit, turned off the gas stove, evacuated the residents, and immediately reported the situation to the Dorm management. This swift response averted a potential fire disaster.

On September 27, 2023, Xianbin demonstrated his keen observation once again by identifying a unit where the glass window was nearly detached from the window frame. His prompt notification facilitated timely maintenance intervention, rectifying the defect and preventing a potential mishap. Xianbin’s exemplary vigilance and decisive actions contribute significantly to the safety and well-being of the residents.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Ammar stands out as a beacon of excellence. Boasting an impeccable attendance record, Ammar consistently exudes a positive working attitude and fervent passion for his responsibilities. An outstanding team player, he seamlessly collaborates with colleagues and demonstrates remarkable independence in his tasks.

Throughout his tenure, Ammar has played a pivotal role in achieving our KPIs, maintaining an extraordinary 99% occupancy rate, ensuring stellar payment collections, and earning the trust of our Penang clientele. His adept handling of inpatient clients and professional relationship-building skills further underscore his exceptional contributions.

Ammar’s noteworthy accomplishments include achieving 99% occupancy rate by May 2023 with minimal contract terminations. Eager to meet the criteria for the Best Site Award, he actively engages in efforts towards this recognition. Anmar also actively identifies new business opportunities and nurtures existing accounts to drive growth. Ammar is undeniably deserving of the “I Am Terrific Award” for his outstanding contributions.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Zaihas is distinguished by his exceptional commitment and unwavering integrity, showcasing exemplary dedication to his responsibilities. Going above and beyond his role, Zaihas voluntarily conducted thorough spot checks after regular working hours, specifically during night peak periods. This heightened level of dedication led to the discovery of a critical incident where staff negligence allowed residents to engage in prohibited activities within our dormitory, a blatant violation of our house rules.

Demonstrating a commitment to integrity and responsibility, Zaihas promptly reported this serious misconduct to the senior management. His proactive approach ensured swift and decisive action against the errant staff members who were receiving rewards for neglecting their duties. Zaihas’s diligence and unwavering dedication to upholding the high standards of Westlite Tampoi make him highly deserving of this recognition. His pivotal role in maintaining a safe, secure, and rule-abiding living environment for our residents underscores the impact of his commendable efforts.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Since joining Westlite Tukang in 2020 as a Customer Service Officer, Shanti has swiftly ascended to the role of Customer Service Executive, solidifying her status as a valuable asset on Jalan Tukang. Shanti goes beyond client relations, showcasing a perceptive understanding of client profiles, and enriching the overall client experience. Her support extends generously to team members, fostering collaboration across departments.

A standout example of her proactive approach is seen in tracking the preventive maintenance schedule. This reflects her keen awareness of her fellow Tukang team members’ workload, emphasizing her dedication to collective success and highlighting her strong team spirit.

Shanti’s financial acumen is evident in her astute cost awareness. Swiftly identifying potential high prices for future purchases, she proactively suggests budget-friendly alternatives, embodying a commitment to cost-conscious practices. Her multifaceted skills, collaborative ethos, and cost-conscious approach significantly contribute to enhancing the efficiency and cohesion of Westlite Tukang.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Dharmaraj has consistently demonstrated exceptional initiative and competence in fulfilling his tasks. With a strong work ethic, he excels in housekeeping and landscaping, showcasing meticulous care, reliability, and dedication to maintaining pristine spaces.

During the recent FEDA renewal inspection, Dharmaraj’s growth and leadership qualities became evident. Facing tough deadlines and high work standards, he not only ensured the cleanliness of his assigned area but also took the initiative to educate residents on room cleanliness, going above and beyond his responsibilities. Throughout the year, Dharmaraj has matured into a leader, actively taking greater responsibility for his tasks.

His proactive approach extends to equipment maintenance, notably the grass-cutting machine. Dharmaraj, on his initiative, alerts the Operation Executives when petrol is running low and reminds them if it is not topped up. Additionally, he contributes to maintaining the grass-cutting equipment, ensuring parts are cleaned and oiled without reminders. Dharmaraj’s consistent excellence make him a deserving candidate for recognition.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Starting as an Operations Executive, Norwandi has progressed to become our Senior Operations Executive at Westlite Tukang. His distinctive attributes include steadfast dedication and outstanding contributions to the organisation. Renowned for his unmatched understanding of ground operations and processes, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. Norwandi consistently approaches tasks with a positive attitude, inspiring enthusiasm, and a can-do spirit. His major achievement was orchestrating Tukang’s successful FEDA renewal in October 2023, coordinating inspections from various authorities.

Beyond his team, Norwandi establishes excellent rapport with authorities, security agencies, and clients, fostering effective collaboration. He proactively prepares for the Best Site Award, introducing initiatives like trolley points for resident convenience, translating induction cooker manuals into multiple languages, and organizing competitive activities like Inter QBD futsal.

As a pioneer team member, Norwandi’s commitment extends to staying late on working days and weekends, ensuring smooth operations. His exceptional work ethic, innovative contributions, and dedication make him an invaluable asset to the organisation.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Hiroshini has made impactful contributions that positively shaped our organisation. Notably, she streamlined recruitment, reducing time-to-hire by 20% and enhancing candidate quality. Hiroshini mediated 95% of employee disputes, fostering a harmonious working environment. Developed comprehensive training for employees, yielding a 15% boost in productivity and engagement.

Strategically, Hiroshini implemented cost-effective benefits, cutting HR expenses by 10%, and retaining top talent. As a diversity advocate, she led initiatives, resulting in a remarkable 30% increase in workforce diversity, positively influencing company culture.

Ensuring full labor law compliance, Hiroshini reduced legal risks by 15%, earning consistent recognition for exemplary communication and HR support. A standout achievement was her leadership in a successful talent retention program, reducing turnover by 25%, yielding substantial savings. Hiroshini’s multifaceted contributions make her a deserving winner, showcasing commitment to HR excellence.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Asmida has played a crucial role in the seamless transition to a new HRMS payroll system, ensuring error-free data migration for both staff and foreign workers. Beyond her role in HR, Asmida extended her expertise to assist the HR manager in overseeing Westlite Group Administration tasks, including monitoring work permit expiration dates, managing staff compensation and benefits, overseeing payment and invoicing processes, and handling vendor interactions.

Asmida’s commitment to excellence is evident in her creative ideas and suggestions, which have significantly enhanced the workflow and efficiency of the overall Human Resources Administration (HRA) process. Notably, she went above and beyond by developing a Google Doc form for Employee Self-Service (ESS), reducing the time required for data collection and analysis. Asmida’s dedication and innovative contributions truly make her a standout winner in her role.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Recognised by our esteemed customer, Venture, Helmi stands out for his exemplary communication skills and consistent provision of exceptional support. His commitment to prompt and effective action is evident in his swift response to emergency cases, showcasing a dedication to resolving issues promptly.

Helmi’s innovative mindset is apparent as he not only offers valuable suggestions but actively contributes ideas for ship/repack exercises. This proactive approach and insightful input significantly enhance operational processes. Helmi’s unwavering dedication, effective communication, and forward-thinking mindset make him a standout team member.

His positive impact resonates not only within Westlite Tampoi but also extends to our valued customers, underscoring his vital role in fostering positive relationships and operational excellence.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Acknowledged by our esteemed customer, Venture, Aiman’s commendable communication skills and unwavering support to Westlite Customer (Venture) have set him apart. His adept handling of emergency cases with prompt and efficient action reflects his commitment to ensuring swift resolutions.

Aiman’s contributions extend beyond routine responsibilities; he has offered valuable suggestions for ship/repack exercises, showcasing his innovative thinking and proactive engagement in enhancing operational efficiency. His insightful ideas contribute significantly to the continuous improvement of processes.

Aiman’s exceptional communication, quick response in emergencies, and proactive approach to suggesting improvements make him a standout team member. His dedication to excellence reflects positively on Westlite Tampoi and fosters a strong partnership with our valued customer, Venture.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Khatijah has played a pivotal role in facilitating numerous customer relocations and repacking initiatives, strategically freeing up additional units for sale. This proactive approach directly contributes to Westlite’s unit clearance, subsequently expanding the inventory available for sales. Beyond the immediate benefits, this practice has diversified our customer base, mitigating the risk of potential significant checkouts. The presence of other customers occupying the vacated units ensures a more stable dormitory occupancy.

Venture, one of our valued customers, specifically acknowledged Khatijah for her exceptional efforts. She not only assisted in planning the relocation process but also provided insightful and cost-saving ideas for efficient repacking. This collaborative effort not only saved costs for the customer but also resulted in a more streamlined process, ultimately making a greater number of units available for sale after customers closed their unused units.

Khatijah’s dedication and strategic contributions have proven invaluable in optimizing customer satisfaction, reducing risks, and enhancing Westlite’s sales opportunities.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Through keen vigilance and prompt action, Thanabalan demonstrated exceptional awareness in detecting an outsider with the potential intent to distribute drugs within our dormitory. His proactive approach played a pivotal role in averting a potential crisis and maintaining safety and public order within our premises.

Acting on his vigilance, Thanabalan effectively prevented the infiltration of dangerous drugs into our dormitory. This quick and decisive intervention not only protected the residents but also safeguarded the overall well-being of the community.

His commitment to maintaining a secure environment and his ability to identify potential threats underscore Thanabalan’s dedication to public safety. His actions showcase a profound sense of responsibility and contribute significantly to upholding the standards of security within our dormitory, ensuring the welfare of both residents and the surrounding community.

Small Accomplishment Winner

Farid has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and provided invaluable guidance to his subordinates, fostering an environment of excellence in task execution. His impactful leadership is particularly evident in the case of Fadil, an executive who recently joined the company within the last six months.

Farid’s mentorship and training have significantly influenced Fadil’s performance, showcasing the effectiveness of Farid’s leadership approach. Farid actively monitors, molds, and trains Fadil, earning a commendation from our largest customer, Venture, for an exceptional job done.

This recognition underscores Farid’s commitment to nurturing talent within the team and ensuring that new members seamlessly integrate into their roles. Farid’s leadership not only enhances individual performance but also contributes to overall team success, creating a positive and thriving work environment that resonates positively with our valued customers.

Small Accomplishment Winner

Joining Westlite in 2021 as an Accommodation Manager, Mohamad Yusri is as integral part of the Bukit Minyak team. In his capacity, Yusri takes immense satisfaction in his role and emphasizes on cultivating a culture of transparency within the team. He firmly believes in fostering an environment where leaders place trust in their employees, treating them as essential contributors. Acknowledging the unique strengths each individual brings to the table, he actively promotes collaboration to leverage these assets, resulting in a cohesive and synergistic team dynamic. This has not only nurtured strong working relationships but has also contributed to a familial atmosphere among the team members.

Yusri’s leadership prowess shines brightly, evident in the innovation-driven enhancements brought to the dormitory under his guidance. His adept handling of challenges and complaints showcases his impressive responsiveness, effectively steering solutions and maintaining a high standard of satisfaction.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Muhammad Farhan consistently goes the extra mile in his role as an Accommodation Executive at Westlite Bukit Minyak. His adeptness in engaging external clients is evident through effective communication of monthly dormitory activities, garnering numerous client compliments.

His problem-solving approach rejects one-size-fits-all solutions, emphasizing adaptability across diverse environments and challenges. Notably, he showcases strong leadership and management acumen by overseeing operations’ checks and balances. His innovative prowess shines through initiatives like planning quarterly fire door inspections for the dormitory.

These instances underscore Farhan’s exceptional qualities, earning him the respect of both colleagues and external stakeholders.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Possessing essential qualities for a Customer Service Officer, Siti Nurjannah excels in Patience and Empathy. She finds fulfillment in delivering excellent service to customers, effectively resolving issues related to contracts and invoices. Notably proactive, she streamlines processes and initiates automation to enhance workflow.

Siti’s commitment is evident in her punctual task follow-ups, resulting in customer accolades. Moreover, her teammates admire her collaborative spirit, fostering a nurturing and motivating work atmosphere.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Mohd Riduan has served as a Maintenance Supervisor at Westlite Pasir Gudang since July 2018. He dedicates himself to accomplishing management-assigned tasks with precision and timeliness. Fearless when it comes to challenging assignments, he embraces them as opportunities to expand his expertise for personal growth.

A standout achievement involves his successful completion of the extensive project to replace all LED lamps within the dormitory. His efficient execution not only achieved the task’s objective but also resulted in substantial cost savings for the company.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Amy is one of the company’s treasured long term employees, having being in the company since 2006. In her 17 long years of service, she has gained the trust and respect of her colleagues.

Always carrying a bright and cheery smile, she brings joy to whoever she meets. She has a friendly demeanour and is easy to approach. Throughout her time at Centurion, she has built a reputation of being highly reliable and supportive and earned her many compliments from her colleagues. She remains dependable during her leave, covering for her tasks and extending support to new team members.

Beyond her HR team, Amy addresses system problems promptly and assists staff with inquiries. She is able to anticipate and resolve potential issues, even with complex challenges. Her commitment to excellence is evident through her long hours, aiding colleagues and taking responsibility for errors. She embodies integrity by openly acknowledging mistakes, fostering a forgiving environment.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Joanne has been a Senior HR executive with Centurion since April 2021. With her kind and gentle disposition, she brings a warm sense of welcoming to any new comer she on boards into the Centurion family.

There are many examples of Joanne’s dedication & hard work to the company, most notably her contribution towards arranging medical examinations for staff and ensuring that their wellbeing is taken care off. She has displayed professionalism and the ability to think of solutions out of the box.

Joanne has demonstrated excellence in her work and is willing to go the extra mile to get tasks done. Even while doing so, she has embraced the value of integrity is willing to own up and fix errors committed no matter how small the faults. This attitude of continuously striving to provide good service to our staff has bolstered the credibility of the HR department. Joanne is a shining example of how to uphold our Centurion company values, which has garnered her the respect of her colleagues and peers.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Wei Jie has been an integral member of Centurion since June 2022. When asked about his favourite aspect of his job, he highlights the unwavering support and assistance he receives from his team and manager.

Diligently attending to his primary responsibilities, Wei Jie actively maintains a steady momentum, ensuring timely completion of tasks and meeting deadlines with utmost dedication.

His exceptional collaborative skills with internal stakeholders on vital projects are particularly noteworthy. Despite facing tight timelines, Wei Jie took the initiative to develop a comprehensive data collection template from scratch, enabling the successful and timely delivery of the Sustainability report. These additional responsibilities go beyond his role as an internal auditor, and his outstanding contributions are duly recognized and highly appreciated by the organization.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Thanasegar became a valued member of the Westlite Juniper team during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in June 2021. Throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated unwavering dedication, even in the face of challenging circumstances, leading to remarkable outcomes. His remarkable qualities include not only being an outstanding team player but also displaying effective managerial skills, earning the genuine respect of his colleagues.

Besides his primary operational duties, Thanasegar has exhibited impressive prowess in event coordination. Swiftly adapting to new challenges, he has assumed responsibility for organizing future sports competitions and CSR projects, impressing external NGOs and families with his exceptional performance, garnering significant praise for his contributions.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Van stands as one of our most esteemed and enduring staff members, having been an integral part of our company since 1995. Throughout his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in the company’s technological evolution and advancement, instrumental in steering its growth from a handful of PCs to a global network encompassing over 500 users. Through the years, Van’s unwavering resilience and adaptability have shone consistently. His ability to think innovatively and discover cost-effective solutions brings him a profound sense of achievement.

He attributes his continued enthusiasm to collaborating with a dynamic and enthusiastic group of young professionals. The camaraderie shared among the team members keeps his spirit youthful and vibrant, making his journey alongside them all the more rewarding.

A noteworthy accomplishment is his pivotal role in ensuring the success of the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). He provided valuable guidance to the HR team on logistical aspects beyond his designated responsibilities. His consistent advice and reminders contributed significantly to the event’s seamless execution, earning him well-deserved recognition.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Noah has been an IT Executive with Centurion since August 2022, and within his time here, has already fostered strong bonds with his team mates and colleagues.

He is a strong team player that keeps his fellow colleagues in mind when thinking through work processes. To quote him: “One thing that I truly appreciate about my job, the company, and my team is the strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork. At Centurion, we foster a culture that encourages open communication and a willingness to support each other. This sense of unity enables us to tackle complex challenges effectively and achieve remarkable results together. ”

Aside from the strong values that he upholds, he has also been nominated for this award due to his contribution to projects outside his usual scope of work. This includes assisting HR with IT related problems, taking the initiative to innovate on solutions and hence saving the company additional costs.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Lai Kok Keong carries a positive attitude with him throughout his work and is always ready to lend a hand to his team members. He takes the initiative to go above and beyond his work scope and actively learn from his peers so that he is able to support them in times of need. He is respected and recognised by the Westlite Tukang team and the residents.

Without being asked, he often takes the initiative to help out other the Operations and Maintenance teams and has even stayed past working hours to cover for them. His positive demeanour has allowed him to build a good rapport with the residents, which has been a great help for operational events and other challenges within the dormitory. This is done on top of his usual duties of supervising the outsourced security and other security related matters, and is why he has been strongly recommended for this award by his superiors.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

K Ganasan has been a security officer for 11 years, and has been a part of the Westlite Tuas South Boulevard team since April 2021.

Despite being an outsourced security personnel, K Ganasan approaches his role with a profound sense of dedication, consistently upholding a heightened state of vigilance throughout his shifts. His exceptional punctuality and cooperative demeanour are truly noteworthy, making him a commendable team player and a pleasure to work with.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

The security team at Westlite Tuas Avenue 2 have shown a remarkable display of vigilance of coordination and assisted in apprehension of a wanted criminal on the property.

On March 22, 2023, a situation emerged involving the presence of an individual wanted by law enforcement authorities. Through the swift actions of our vigilant security personnel, the individual was discreetly located and safely handed over to the authorities. The team were able to deploy strategic positioning and seamless collaboration, ensuring the safety of the environment while facilitating the timely arrival of law enforcement officers.

Upon individually informing them of their nomination for the ‘I Am Terrific’ Award, each of them shared a common perspective about their roles. They express a shared sense of pride in their work and a genuine satisfaction in consistently delivering exceptional performance, thereby contributing to the overall safety of the dormitory.

Small Accomplishment Winners

Gladys Chen, our Senior Accounts Assistant at Westlite Toh Guan joined us in 2015 as an Accounts Assistant. Gladys has a lovely personality and a smile that lights up the room. She is well recognised for her dedication and strong sense of commitment, often going above and beyond to support our colleagues.

For example, during the peak periods of high occupancy in the first half of 2022 Gladys had to manage a high volume of billings. She was in constant discussion with her colleagues to align on the submission process of documents to Finance. While on her marriage leave, she accessed Navision daily without fail to ensure the transactions keyed into system are up-to-date and completed before the closing deadline. Through her effective communication skills and good planning with the Operations and Enrolment teams, all documents were submitted to Finance on time and not underbilled.

Gladys also contributed to the smooth transition of a major project where she created new data recording formats for the Sales and Operations teams to input the necessary information to track and monitor customer’s electricity deposit and rental deposit.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Facility Engineer Wai Lin is the go-to guy who is always ready to help when you need him. Wai Lin joined Centurion in 2005 as an Assistant Engineer and was promoted to Facility Engineer. He welcomes challenges with positivity and believes that every experience is an opportunity to further his learning.

For example, he was recently tasked to handle the implementation of the new telephone system in our dormitories. There was an active telephone line subscribed by the dormitory that none of our colleagues could identify the usage of the line despite efforts spent on checking. Upon hearing that the line is to be terminated as it is unidentifiable, his investigative instincts kick in. He did a thorough check from point to point tirelessly and found out that the telephone line was used to connect our dormitory to our emergency alarm center. Without his persistence, we would have ended up terminating a very important phone line.

When implementing the new telephone system at Toh Guan, it was found out that a faulty switch in Toh Guan was causing a disruption to the network therefore, the new telephone system could not work properly. Wai Lin accepted the challenge of going on-site to replace the faulty switch. With the assistance of our colleagues at WLC technical support onsite, he successfully completed the replacement of the switch.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Security Executive Ashraf joined Westlite in June 2020 as a Security Officer and was promoted in September 2020 as a Security Executive. Ashraf has been managing security operations of 4 Quick Build Dormitories (QBD) single handedly without the assistance of in-house Security Supervisors on the ground. Under his watchful eyes, he responds to abnormalities and incidents, guarding our colleagues and residents at the dormitories. Ensuring their safety is his utmost priority.

He is recognised for his credible performance managing security operations well for all QBDs by his peers. With the absence of in-house Security Supervisors and only with the support of a fully out-sourced team, whenever there are incidents of concern after business hours, he will personally respond to site to manage these incidents which has happened on several occasions. Apart from that, Ashraf puts in additional effort by performing extra supervisory rounds after business hours, up and above the required frequency.

Small Accomplishment Winner

Jason and Azamullah, also known to colleagues as Azam, successfully prevented a major shipment of duty unpaid cigarettes from entering the dormitory.

On a night in July 2022, security officer Jason noticed a person behaving suspiciously in the lobby. Along with property officer Azam, they detained the suspect who was in possession of a large amount of duty unpaid cigarettes. In doing so, they put an end to the supplier of contraband cigarettes in the dorm. The suspect was arrested by the police and handed over to the Singapore Customs for the illegal cigarettes.

While taking swift action towards the suspect, Azam and Jason were also mindful of the attention which the situation had attracted. Both officers displayed high levels of professionalism, calmness, and respect when managing the nearby crowd, as they had the safety and security of residents in mind.

Property officer Azam is recognised as a good team player who always help the Security Team in their daily operations and assisting the Dorm Operation Team where necessary. He is firm yet polite when interacting with the residents and vendors visiting the dorm. Security officer Jason is a dedicated member who carries out his deployment diligently. Jason maintains a positive and friendly disposition despite facing challenges during the daily course of work. As such, he is well-liked by the residents and the dormitory team.

Medium Accomplishment Winners

A conscientious staff who executes his duties well and remains calm during challenging times, security supervisor Thanabalan, affectionally known as Balan, had stopped illegal drug consumption from taking place. Even with heavy movement in and out of the dormitory, Balan was alert and conducted a bag check on the suspect entering the dorm. Due to his careful attention to details, Balan discovered the illegal drug apparatus.

Balan also leveraged on technology i.e. the dorm’s comprehensive CCTV system to investigate and detect suspicious activity which preceded the detection of the drug apparatus.

Westlite Accommodation has a zero-tolerance stance on drugs, and Balan is committed to maintaining a drug-free and safe living environment for our residents.

Balan is patient with colleagues and residents, and a valued team member who willingly guides new colleagues.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Hashimah Binte Hamzah is a highly valued member at Westlite Woodlands. In addition to her role as Customer Service Officer, Hashimah has gone over and above to help the team succeed.

For example, when the Covid pandemic caused a manpower shortage, Hashimah took the initiative to learn about operational processes and workflow to help with the enrolment of residents, and at other times facilitated the conveyance of affected residents for quarantine so they may receive timely healthcare attention. She also assisted the Sales team with sales enquiries and processing of client contracts. Her colleagues appreciate that Hashimah is always offering a helping hand when required.

As a Customer Service Officer, she is well regarded by both residents and customers for her high level of professionalism and service provided. She often receive praises for providing comprehensive information and going the extra mile to help.

Hashimah is not fazed by workload or pressure, and produces results for each tasks. With her strong sense of responsibility, her supervisor trusts her and does not need to constantly monitor the work assigned to her.

Small Accomplishment Winner

Security Executive Arivin was instrumental in managing security operations at Onboard @ Choa Chu Kang and Onboard @ Punggol throughout the operational tenure of both facilities. Having been newly promoted to Security Executive from Security Supervisor, Arvin stepped up to the challenge of overseeing the security operations at both properties, and discharged his duties exceptionally well.

Arivin successfully navigated a host of unknowns when Onboard centres were still new, with a fluid operational environment of evolving regulatory requirements. He also had to grapple with vendor issues to secure much-needed manpower in terms of quantity or quality. Due to Arivin’s tireless efforts, the security operations at both Onboard centres were managed smoothly.

Arivin is recognised as a dedicated staff who takes much pride in his work and always goes the extra mile.

Small Accomplishment Winner

Ann is responsible for Centurion’s digital marketing presence, these include the corporate and property websites, and supporting and guiding the local teams across owned and paid digital media. Ann joined as a Digital Marketing Manager and was promoted to Senior Manager, Global Digital Marketing in 2022.

When issues arise that affect our digital marketing presence and performance, Ann steps up to solve the problems quickly regardless of day or time, while keeping stakeholders well informed in the process.

Many times, Ann has extended her problem-solving skills to areas above and beyond her regular workscope, making a difference to our teams and work around the world. Where new tasks require new knowledge not already in her experience set, she has taken initiative to learn and apply new skills to the projects.

Ann’s sense of responsibility and taking initiative are core and valuable attributes in today’s fast-evolving and competitive business landscape.

Small Accomplishment Winner

Keat Yee joined Summit CD as an Accounts Assistant in 2017, and was promoted to Accountant at Ceurion since 2018. Keat Yee is recognised for her pleasant and positive work attitude. She is also constantly considering what is best for our colleagues and the company.

For instance, when Keat Yee learnt about a new ride-hailing platform that could benefit the company, she took the initiative to identify the right department (HR) to make an introduction. The new platform has the potential to bring cost savings to the company, convenience for staff, and reduce administrative workload.

When colleagues share ideas collectively and collaboratively, we can introduce new programs or changes that bring about improvements to the organization and staff wellbeing.

Small Accomplishment Winner

Hock San took up the responsibility of establishing, training and setting up of an in-house cleaning team, and helped the company save an estimated 20% of the dormitory’s operating costs as the dormitory no longer need to engage an external contractor for cleaning duties.

The task of setting up this in-house team has been tedious, especially realigning the team mates on their new additional duties and roles as well as procuring equipment and supplies to fulfil the additional cleaning requirement. However, Hock San’s commitment and dedication made this in-house team possible, and not only increased efficiency in work delivery, but also helped lowered operation costs significantly.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Tim has been a valuable member of the MIS team especially in recent times. Apart from his day-to-day tasks, Tim has dedicated many late nights and weekends to assist our overseas entities with their IT needs – for example, assisting UK with IT support as well as working with external providers on server-related projects over the weekends to minimise disruptions during normal workweek.  

In addition, he also extends assistance to the HR team with video conference and phone system set up and evaluation. To top it all, Tim even helped dormitories with cabling and network set up requirements, which has translated into cost-saving from engaging third-parties.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Lyan Chye, Ramesh and Roystan have joined our Westlite team prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, and despite the increase in stress and work demands throughout the pandemic period, they have stayed and served the dormitories dutifully and committedly and continue to be a valuable team member to date.

Due to the lack of public transport accessing to ASPRI-Westlite Papan’s location, Lyan Chye has to walk 1.5km to work and he never fails to be punctual regardless rain or shine. Ramesh is well-liked by both residents and the team as he always maintain a positive and friendly disposition despite facing challenges during the pandemic.

Ramesh always takes extra step to ensure the accuracy of processes and procedures, which helped maintain the integrity of security within the premise.

Roystan, despite receiving various job offers with higher salary package, chose to remain with Westlite regardless of the negativities surrounding dormitories during the pandemic.

Their perseverance and loyalty to the company are rarity in the industry, and we are pleased to recognise and thank them for their contributions with this award.

Medium Accomplishment Winners

Emerson, Junaidi, Johan and Manoharan have been serving our Onboard @ Choa Chu Kang and Onboard @ Punggol facilities since the start of operations in March and April respectively. Due to the nature of these facilities, the resident management regime as well as movement protocols were constantly evolving, resulting in a high-stress work environment having to abide to the strict protocols. Despite the constant challenges faced on-site, these gentlemen remained steadfast in their commitment to us as their client, and stayed dedicated to their duties to date.

Through this I Am Terrific award, we hope to show them our appreciation for their contribution, dedication and the various sacrifices they have to make before their final lap of service as these facilities will cease to operate by the second half of 2022.

Medium Accomplishment Winners

Wendy joined the company shortly before the COVID-19 outbreak, and despite challenges of working from home, Wendy has shown commitment and dedication in completing her projects in a timely and quality manner.

In recent months, Wendy has also completed 15 programming script auto-run processes within a very challenging time frame in order to ensure that UK’s resident management system can meet the migration timeline. Despite the legacy complications these scripts had inherited, Wendy’s dedication and after burning several weekends, annual leave and late nights, she managed to meet the deadline and continued to provide assistance to our local and overseas team members in Australia, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.

Small Accomplishment Winner

Apart from her daily duties of DVD production, Chin Hoe has stepped up and accepted various ad-hoc duties, and completing them in a timely manner. Her positive energy, friendly deposition and collaborative spirit have been great attributes that influenced the team to be efficient and productive.

Chin Hoe is also very conscientious at work, often coming up with ways to reduce wastage and improving workflow. Thank you for your positivity, and various contributions to the company!

Small Accomplishment Winner

Logaisraja was on duty around 3 am in the morning when he noticed two persons behaving suspiciously while performing his usual monitoring duties.

He proceeded to approach these two persons, and upon questioning and investigation he found that the men were trying to trespass into the dormitory with intention to steal the residents’ bicycles that were parked within the compound. Logaisraja managed to detain the trespasser and due to his selfless dedication to duty, he has assisted in preventing loss of property and ensuring our residents have a safe and secure living environment.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Shah has created a manual workflow in addition to consolidating daily incoming and outgoing records despite it being outside his responsibilities which greatly minimised disruptions to operations when the system was not able to adapt to the multiple critical changes in time.

He also developed a reliable bookkeeping system, in addition to his various daily duties of residents’ management, inventory management and meeting authorities’ COVID-management requirements. He has also shown great leadership skills by undertaking the management of general workers and maintaining smooth communication between the team, the management’s directions, and the authorities’ requirements.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Suriyanti, or Yanti as her teammates affectionately call her, has earned the reputation of being reliable, trustworthy and always ready to help. Despite her family commitments, Yanti is always ready to fill in gaps even if it is out of her responsibility, and it is no surprise to see her handling Sales, Enrolment, Finance or even operation matters.

Yanti has also earned numerous commendations from employers for her timely and professional assistance to help them with their workers’ needs. On a particular evening, an incoming resident’s pass had expired. Yanti managed to help obtain a valid documentation despite after office hours and the employer was unreachable.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Victor has been instrumental in establishing a smooth communication and workflow between maintenance, housekeeping and the operations team. Owing to his dedication to streamline communication and workflow between departments, he has managed to shorten the turnaround time of 140 units in March and April, and reduced the time taken to rectify maintenance requests from three days to within 24-hours.

Despite language barriers, Victor has established clear communication processes between residents and the maintenance teams, which also included a close follow up to ensure defects have all been rectified.

Big Accomplishment Winner

Yaorong joined Summit CD in 2006 as a Machine Operator. In 2021, Yaorong took up the challenge and joined Westlite as Property Officer, taking care of residents’ requests and the communication between employers and the management.

Despite the lack of experience, Yaorong has been key in bridging communication between our key customers and the team. His dedication as a team player, patient and calm demeanor have earned him the reputation of a highly dependable teammate. Yaorong’s selflessness and willingness to undertake additional duties and work longer hours have helped relieve many operational pressures from the lean team.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

As MWOC Punggol Northshore’s Customer Service Officer, Faeza (or more warmly known as Eza) has vastly improved the communications between employers, residents and the team. Her eagerness to help alleviate the pressure and apprehensiveness of newly arrived foreign workers serving isolation are evident with the significant decrease in employers’ dissatisfaction. Residents’ needs have also been met in a timely and accurate manner, with Eza’s efficiency in conveying the various needs to the operation team.

Eza has also been instrumental in ensuring that the administrative needs of MWOC Punggol Northshore have been managed and documented in accordance with authorities’ requirements.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Thoraisingam or Thor in short joined the company in 2019 as Customer Service Officer for our proprietary app, MyMA. In 2020, Thor was transferred to the dormitory and has been taking care of the enrolment since.

With his cheerful disposition and positive attitude, Thor has provided much relief to the team by volunteering for additional duties. He hand-created a large Kolam display for Deepavali and taken initiative to learn new skills that will smoothen work processes. He has also earned the reputation for his high-quality work, producing accurate reports and updates for residents’ movements between various in-dormitory facilities.

Medium Accomplishment Winner

Father of a three-year-old son, Johnson came to Singapore in 2020 after leaving his Business Development Manager position in Chennai, in pursuit of a better future for his young family. Johnson’s professional skills and various dormitory exposure were put to good use in MWOC Punggol Northshore where he has been ensuring zero-error for resident’s database management system, which is critical in the operations of the COVID-19 management facility for foreign workers.

Johnson’s can-do attitude and strong team spirit have enabled operations to be smooth and won the trust from his team as a reliable teammate.

Small Accomplishment Winner