TOMEI CARE CHEQUE PRESENTATION CEREMONY TO WWF-MALAYSIA

IN CONJUNCTION WITH WWF-MALAYSIA’S 50^TH ANNIVERSARY

1^st JUN 2023

SPEECH BY YBHG. TAN SRI DR. MADINAH BINTI MOHAMAD

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TOMEI CONSOLIDATED BHD.

Salutation.

1. A very warm welcome to everyone who is here today, joining us for this meaningful occasion to honour our endless commitment towards environmental sustainability, through the presentation of the “Tomei CARE Fund” to WWF-Malaysia. And also my utmost appreciation to Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar for attending today’s occasion, we are greatly honoured by your gracious presence, thank you Tan Sri.

2. Ladies and gentlemen, as a socially and environmentally responsible business, Tomei has been practising environmental sustainability in our daily operations for many years. Indeed, we have taken various efforts and initiatives in raising environmental awareness among our customers.

3. Last year, we were determined to engage in greater efforts by launching an exclusive project named “Tomei CARE”, which stands for “Tomei Cares About the Rejuvenation of Environment”. With the launch of 2 campaigns, which are “Tomei CARE Week” to focus on raising public awareness on environmental conservation, and “Tomei CARE Fund Support Campaign” to pledge fund support to WWF-Malaysia for its conservation works on a broad range of wildlife and ecological systems in Malaysia, I am delighted to inform you that our valuable customers are fully onboard with these initiatives as well.

4. Once again, on behalf of Tomei, I would like to express my utmost gratitude to WWF-Malaysia for giving us this precious opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation, and hand-in-hand with them towards building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. We were also honoured to carry this project out especially during the celebration of WWF-Malaysia’s 50th anniversary.

5. Ladies and gentlemen, for your information, the supporting fund was contributed from the sale of the limited-edition gold coins collection in commemoration of WWF-Malaysia’s 50th Anniversary. A total of 300 exclusive and limited sets of gold coins was marketed since the first launched on July last year.

6. The unique collection was produced under environmentally-friendly practices in the manufacturing process, together with the packaging as well. Each gold coin was made entirely from melting down the trade-in gold from our customers, which we identified as “recycled gold.” There were 4 pieces of limited-edition gold coins in different designs for each set, weighing 100gram of gold.

7. The collection was sold at RM29,888.00 each and 2% of the selling price were contributed to support WWF-Malaysia’s conservation works, with a commitment of minimum contribution of RM50,000.00. Indeed, it is my pleasure to announce that, a total of 171 sets have been sold by April this year, after its sale campaign was temporarily put on hold for the processing of fund handover.

8. With reference to the above, I am delighted to announce that, an amount of one hundred and two thousand, two hundred and sixteen Ringgit and nighty six cents (RM102, 216.96) is to be presented today as “Tomei CARE Fund” to WWF-Malaysia. My sincerest and utmost gratitude to all our beloved customers who had joined the efforts and made today a huge success. Bravo and well done!

9. In addition, today’s occasion also marks a notable milestone for Tomei especially since we are celebrating our 55th years anniversary. It is even more meaningful to us since the 50th Anniversary of World Environment Day is right at the corner, which is on the 5^th of June, the coming Monday.

10. As such, apart from today’s presentation of “Tomei CARE Fund” to WWF-Malaysia, we will also launch “Tomei CARE Week” for the second time starting tomorrow. Furthermore, we have also planned one more initiative to make the celebration even more meaningful.

11. Hence, Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce today that WWF-Malaysia has agreed and reached a consensus with Tomei, to continue this collaboration with the sale of the remaining 129 sets of the limited-edition gold coins collection. Thank you WWF-Malaysia, we truly appreciate your trust in us and it is a great honour to be working side-by-side again.

12. The upcoming Tomei CARE Fund Support Campaign will start shortly and is set to run until the end of May 2024. While the contribution for WWF-Malaysia will remain the same as 2% of the selling price of each sold item, the pricing of the collection however will be different from the previous, in which to be fixed according to the fluctuation of market gold price. Nevertheless, a minimum contribution of RM50,000.00 as our commitment remains the same.

13. Ladies and gentlemen, this will be the final chance to purchase this inflation-proof, exclusive and one-of-a-kind gold coins collection. We at Tomei, sincerely invite you to join us in once again creating a great and endless effort to repair our bond with nature.

Last but not least, once again I express my utmost appreciation for the esteemed contributions by everyone in making “Tomei CARE Fund Support Campaign” a huge success. It is our hope that today’s continuous initiative will enable WWF-Malaysia to continue their efforts to shape a future where people and nature thrive together. Thank you.

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Press Release

1^st June 2023

(For Immediate Publication)

Tomei Honoured  Its Commitment to Environmental Sustainability with the Contribution Over RM100,000 “Tomei CARE Fund” to WWF-Malaysia While Continuing Its Efforts in the Second Tomei CARE Fund Support Campaign

Kuala Lumpur, 1 Jun – As one of the leading goldsmiths and jewellers in Malaysia, Tomei Consolidated Berhad honoured its commitment to environmental sustainability today by contributed a sum of RM102,216.96 of “Tomei CARE Fund” to WWF-Malaysia while announcing a continuous initiative to support WWF-Malaysia’s efforts on nature and wildlife conservation works.

It is indeed a remarkable milestone to Tomei and today’s presentation of the substantial amount of “Tomei CARE Fund” sees its Managing Director Datuk Ng Yih Pyng presenting the mock cheque to Executive Director and CEO of WWF-Malaysia Sophia Lim, in the presence of Helina Yow, Director of Partnerships of WWF-Malaysia, Tan Sri Dr. Madinah binti Mohamad, Independent Non-Executive Director of Tomei Consolidated Berhad and Puan Sri Nonadiah binti Abdullah, Independent Non-Executive Chairman of YX Precious Metals Berhad. The ceremony was witnessed by Tan Sri Abdul Wahid bin Omar, Chairman of WWF-Malaysia and Raja Tan Sri Aman bin Raja Haji Ahmad, Independent Non-executive Chairman of Tomei Consolidated Berhad.

The grand amount of fund is accumulated and contributed from the sale of the limited-edition gold coins collection in commemoration of WWF-Malaysia’s 50^th anniversary since it was firstly launched by Tomei on 14^th July 2022. The collection is limited to only 300 sets and manufactured under environmentally-friendly practices, including its packaging as well. Each gold coin is made entirely from melting down the traded-in gold from customers which is identified as “recycled gold”.

According to Tan Sri Dr. Madinah who are also the former Auditor General of Malaysia, the collection was sold at RM29,888.00 each, containing 100g of gold, marketed in conjunction with the Tomei CARE fund support campaign to pledge funding support to WWF-Malaysia by 2% of the selling price will be contributed as the conservation fund.

While addressing her speech, she said, a total of 171 sets has been sold by April 2023 after the sale campaign was temporarily put on hold for the processing of fund handover, hence, a total amount of RM102,216.96 to be contributed.

Apart from the 171 sets of collection which has been sold, Tan Sri Dr. Madinah also announced another fund support campaign to be conducted for the sale of the remaining 129 one-of-a-kind sets of gold coins collection for its continuous support for environmental conservation with minimum commitment of RM50,000.00.

“While the contribution will still remain the same, which is 2% of the selling price for each sold item to WWF-Malaysia, the pricing of the collection will however be different from the previous as the retail price is fixed according to the fluctuation of market price.”

The upcoming fund support campaign will be launched by end of June 2023 until end of May 2024 in Tomei nationwide outlets.

Meanwhile, in the speech of Helina Yow, Director of Partnerships of WWF-Malaysia, she mentioned that businesses and financial institutions can be the world’s strongest positive forces for sustainability.

“Globally and in Malaysia, corporates and businesses are embracing sustainability value. This is why we applaud this initiative under the Tomei CARE project, and for Tomei being one of the companies that are acknowledging the need to balance environmental and economic needs.”

She said, the contribution by Tomei will certainly aid WWF-Malaysia’s conservation work, ranging from protecting Malaysia’s forests and wildlife from degradation and extinction, to mitigating climate change. 

In additional, today’s occasion is even more meaningful to Tomei since it is held during the celebration of Tomei’s 55^th anniversary, as well as the celebration of 50^th World Environment Day on coming Monday (5^th June). Hence, during the group photo session, everyone showed the sign of “5” which symbolise the success of Tomei CARE fund support campaign in conjunction with WWF-Malaysia’s 50^th anniversary, as well as to celebrate Tomei’s 55^th anniversary and the 50^th World Environment Day.

Among those honourable guests in the group photo are: (from left) Datin Choong Chow Mooi, Executive Director of Tomei Consolidated Berhad, Puan Sri Nonadiah Abdullah, Chairman of YX Precious Metals Berhad, Tan Sri Dr. Madinah Mohamad, Independent Non-Executive Director of Tomei Consolidated Berhad, Datuk Ng Yih Pyng, Managing Director of Tomei Consolidated Berhad, Raja Tan Sri Aman Raja Haji Ahmad, Chairman of Tomei Consolidated Berhad, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of WWF-Malaysia, Ms. Sophia Lim, Executive Director and CEO of WWF-Malaysia, Ms. Helina Yow, Director of Partnerships of WWF-Malaysia, Datuk M Chareon Sae Tang, Independent Non-Executive Director of Tomei Consolidated Berhad and Mr. Ng Yih Chen, Executive Director of Tomei Consolidated Berhad.

 Photo Caption of Mock Cheque Presentation:

From left to right: Puan Sri Nonadiah Abdullah, Chairman of YX Precious Metals Berhad, Tan Sri Dr. Madinah Mohamad, Independent Non-Executive Director of Tomei Consolidated Berhad, Datuk Ng Yih Pyng, Managing Director of Tomei Consolidated Berhad, Raja Tan Sri Aman Raja Haji Ahmad, Chairman of Tomei Consolidated Berhad, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of WWF-Malaysia, Ms. Sophia Lim, Executive Director and CEO of WWF-Malaysia and Ms. Helina Yow, Director of Partnerships of WWF-Malaysia.

About Tomei

Tomei is a well-known brand of gold and jewellery in both Malaysia and international markets. Established in 1968 by the late Tan Sri Ng Teck Fong, Tomei has been pioneering the reduction of carbon footprints in the local gold and jewellery industry for more than a decade. In 2011, Tomei launched the first cardless jewellery membership, “Jewel Club” and the first e-commerce platform for jewellery in Malaysia. To replace printed materials, Tomei introduced product e-brochures in 2020 and launched Malaysia’s first online jewellery e-magazine, “JewelMag” in year 2021 to replace printed materials of products.

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About WWF-Malaysia

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) of Malaysia turned 50 on 13^th January 2022. For 50 years, WWF-Malaysia has worked with government agencies, businesses, communities, NGOs and individual supporters to protect nature and “Shape Our Future” where people and nature thrive together. WWF-Malaysia has played a key role in establishing and improving the management effectiveness of 12 Protected Areas, conserving more than 1.3 million hectares of forests and seas from the threat of conversion. WWF-Malaysia has touched the lives of 1.8 million students, empowering them to become conservation ambassadors and sustainability champions.

About “Tomei Cares for You” & “Tomei CARE”

“Tomei Cares for You” is the ESG programme conducted by Tomei to enhance the on-going CSR efforts. It is also an initiative by Tomei towards building a well-being society and sustainable future. A pioneer project named “Tomei CARE” (Tomei Cares About Rejuvenation of Environment) is launched accordingly to sharpen the focus on environmental sustainability. By engaging in “Tomei CARE”, Tomei practise corporate environmental responsibility in daily operations and promote eco-friendly concepts among its customers.

 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Name:  Mr. Kelvin Chen

Marketing Manager, Tomei Consolidated Berhad

Tel:       +6012-395 1395            Email: kelvinchen@tomei.com.my

新闻稿

01-06-2023

多美集团实践企业环境责任

捐献世界自然基金会逾十万令吉

（吉隆坡1日讯）国内享负盛名的金钻珠宝商—多美集团于今日捐献一笔总金额高达10万2千216令吉96仙的“多美自然关爱基金”，用以支援马来西亚世界自然基金会的自然保育工作，以务实态度实践企业环境责任。

同时，多美集团也宣布，持续支援环境和生态保育工作，并在“多美护绿”（Tomei CARE）工程下，再度为马来西亚世界自然基金会开展“多美自然关爱基金”募集运动。

有关逾十万令吉的“多美自然关爱基金”，今早在马来西亚世界自然基金会主席丹斯里阿都瓦希和多美集团主席拉惹丹斯里阿曼的见证下，由多美集团董事长拿督吴逸平亲自把象征性的模拟支票移交给马来西亚世界自然基金会执行董事兼首席执行官林翠环。

2022年，适逢马来西亚世界自然基金会成立50周年，对此，多美集团特别使用回收的顾客足金产品，熔化打造而成300套限量发行的“马来西亚世界自然基金会金禧限量版999.9纯金纪念币套装”，每套黄金重量达100克，并以2万9千888令吉的定价发售。今日移交给马来西亚世界自然基金会的“多美自然关爱基金”，就是由每套售出的金币套装的2%收益募集而得。

稍早前，多美集团独立非执行董事丹斯里玛蒂娜博士致辞时指出，配合该限量版纪念金币套装的发行，多美集团从去年7月开始，便在“多美护绿”工程下，展开了一场“多美自然关爱基金”募集运动；截至今年4月杪为止，一共售出了171套，按照收益2%计算即成功募集了10万2千216令吉96仙，并将悉数捐助马来西亚世界自然基金会保育工作。

同时，丹斯里玛蒂娜博士也宣布，余下129套限量版纪念金币套装，将用作开展第二场“多美自然关爱基金”募集运动，继续支援马来西亚世界自然基金会保育工作，持续实践企业环境责任，坚持为健全生态环境做贡献。

“同样的，每售出一套限量版纪念金币套装，收益的2%将捐作相关基金；但有别于从前的明码定价，余下129套的售价将依据购买时市场上的每克黄金价位来制定。”

她说，第二场“多美自然关爱基金”募集运动预计从今年6月杪开始，直至明年5月杪为止，有意收藏该限量版纪念金币套装者，可前往国内任何一家多美分行查询；至于最终捐献金额的多寡，胥视期间的金价走势，惟多美集团承诺，次轮的保育捐献将不低于5万令吉。

另一方面，马来西亚世界自然基金会项目合作总监丘凌施则表示，企业和金融机构是全球永续性最积极强大的力量。

“放眼大马和全世界，我们都乐见企业和工商界拥抱可持续性价值观，这正是为何我们对多美护绿工程所采取的步骤深表欢迎，也对多美集团理解环境与经济须取得平衡的必要性而感到欣慰。”

她形容，多美集团悉数使用回收自市场的黄金来打造相关金币的做法，是处于迈向可持续性未来的正轨上；同时，她也指多美集团的捐献，将有助于马来西亚世界自然基金会的系列森林和野生保育工作，进而有效缓解气候变迁。

正逢多美集团今年喜迎55周年，这项目前作为我国金钻珠宝界有关环境保育的最高金额单笔捐献，不但为多美刻下历史性的里程碑，来临周一又恰逢世界环境日的50周年纪念庆，以致今日的仪式更别具意义。

一众嘉宾难得共聚一堂，为此在合照时也齐齐手比“5”留影，象征这场配合马来西亚世界自然基金会50周年纪念的运动圆满告一段落，也共同庆贺多美集团55周年纪念和世界环境日50周年纪念。左起为：多美集团执行董事拿汀锺昭梅、多美旗下子集团义兴贵金属集团主席潘斯里诺娜迪亚、多美集团独立非执行董事丹斯里玛蒂娜博士、多美集团董事长拿督吴逸平、多美集团主席拉惹丹斯里阿曼、马来西亚世界自然基金会主席丹斯里阿都瓦希、马来西亚世界自然基金会执行董事兼首席执行官林翠环、马来西亚世界自然基金会项目合作总监丘凌施、多美集团独立非执行董事拿督陈怀安律师、多美集团执行董事吴逸琛。

“多美自然关爱基金”模拟支票移交仪式图说：

在马来西亚世界自然基金会主席丹斯里阿都瓦希（右三）和多美集团主席拉惹丹斯里阿曼（右四）的共同见证下，多美集团董事长拿督吴逸平（左三）把“多美自然关爱基金”模拟支票移交给马来西亚世界自然基金会执行董事兼首席执行官林翠环（右二），并将以这笔RM102,216.96的捐献支援我国环境保育工作。现场陪同者包括多美旗下子集团义兴贵金属集团主席潘斯里诺娜迪亚（左起）、多美集团独立非执行董事丹斯里玛蒂娜博士，以及马来西亚世界自然基金会项目合作总监丘凌施（右一）。

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Name:  Mr. Kelvin Chen

Marketing Manager, Tomei Consolidated Berhad

Tel:       +6012-395 1395            Email: kelvinchen@tomei.com.my