In conjunction with the Merdeka Celebration on 31 August 2018, Malakoff Corporation Berhad received an “Anugerah Khas” or Special Award in recognition for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in Pontian, in particular, in Mukim Serkat where Malakoff has operations.

The award was presented by Exco for State Women and Tourism Development, YB Liow Cai Tung who was the “Wakil Rasmi” of Menteri Besar Johor for the said Merdeka celebration. En Mohd Kopli Yunus, the Plant Manager of Tanjung Bin Power Plant, received the Award on Malakoff’s behalf.

Also present at the award presentation were YB Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, Pontian Member of Parliament; YB Taqiuddin Che’ Man, Pulai Sebatang State Assemblyman; YB Yeo Tung Siong, Pekan Nanas State Assemblyman; YB Datuk Ir Hasni Mohammad, Benut State Assemblyman; Yang Berusaha Mohd Shukri Mohd. Masbah, Pontian District Officer; Yang Berusaha Nor Syazlan Abd Razak, Yang Dipertua Majlis Daerah Pontian; Heads and officers of various of departments and agencies in Pontian District. Approximately 10,000 people took part in the celebration.

In the citation of the Award, Malakoff was described as a strong supporter of CSR programmes especially for the local community in Mukim Serkat, Pontian.