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APRIL -
JUNE 2018
MCI (P) 070/04/2018 A Quarterly Publication of Aardwolf Pestkare (S) Pte Ltd
AARDWOLF PESTKARE INDONESIA
It felt like a mini-Olympics, with Indonesia and
Singapore vying for the golden trophy.
The foreign contingent was warmly welcomed at the
airport. Flags were flown. The national anthem of
Indonesia and Singapore were enthusiastically sung.
The banners were exchanged. Then the teams did
their warm-up. The First Aid team was on standby.
And some players prayed. Then they kicked off.
Initially the Indonesians were awed by the bigger-
sized Singaporeans but after the warm-up, they were
surprised that the Singaporeans appeared exhausted.
When the final whistle was blown, both
Indonesian teams took the Champion and
the Runner-up titles.
Well done, Aardwolf Pestkare
Indonesia. You were truly great.
First Aiders
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We are 1 Champion
I can’t breathe
We are No. 3 We are 2 Runner
-up
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PERCENTERS
Here are our 2017 perfect attendees,
with no sick leave.
As a reward, they were each
presented with a super-sized
Australian mango.
In the true tradition of the Lunar New Year,
Managing Director Patrick Chong led the company
in a “loh hei” session.
The vegetarian dish was tossed and truly enjoyed
by the staff.
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CHINA
A meeting was held in Shanghai
to discuss the future direction of
Aardwolf Pestkare China.
In attendance were (seated
from left) Managing Director
China Rosalind Yang, Managing
Director Singapore Patrick
Chong, Chairman China Phil Xiao,
Group Managing Director John
Ho. Standing from left, Service
Development Manager Singapore
Lily Lim, General Manager China
Judy Zhou and Finance Director
Singapore John Yeo.
Our heartiest Congratulations to our Accounting Executive Belinda Poh and Senior Supervisor
Mohd Nazree Suhaimi on their completion of 10- and 20-year service, respectively.
At the long-service award presentation, Group Managing Director John Ho thanked them for
their years of loyal service. They are indeed role models for new recruits.
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NEWS FROM INDONESIA
TO OUR LONG
SERVICE STAFF
Yes, these were the 3 “pioneers” when the company
opened its door for business, some 15 years ago.
They are President Director Agustinus Kurniawan, , “pioneer” Adi,
nager Agung Nugraha
Area Manager Yuli S Halim and Service Supervisor From left, General Ma eer” Yulianti,
tinus Kurniawan, “pion
Adi Sastradinata. President Director Agus Alumny
y and HR Manager Riza
Finance Controller Yenn
Our thanks also to our 10-year and 5-year
long service staff, captured here in the photos.
Our 10-year Long Service Staff
5-year Long Service Staff
HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS, folks.
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IN SURABAYA
A similar 15th Anniversary
Celebration was also organised for
the staff at the Surabaya Branch and
it was equally exciting.
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GETTING TO KNOW…
“The Polynesian Rat invasion is confirmed.”
This was the message Senior Foreman Sabirin Mohd
Sadli sent when he serviced a Client’s premises in
Jurong. In his 20 years servicing the Jurong area, this is
the first time he has seen a dead Polynesian Rat, Rattus
exulans in his service zone.
It is the third most widespread species of rat in the
world, after the Norway Rat, Rattus norvigicus and the
Roof Rat, Rattus rattus.
It is recognized by its slender body, pointed snout, large
ears and relatively small delicate feet. It is brown in
colour with a whitish belly. It lives in the grasslands and
jungles but with our rapid urbanisation, it will find it
easier to move in and live alongside Man.
MEMOIR: MAJOR G SURAJAN
On 12 February 2018, the Pest Management Industry in Singapore lost one
of its illustrious leaders.
Major G Surajan was the President of the Singapore Pest Management
Association for a notable 18 years. During his term of office, working with
the National Environment Agency, the industry became more professional
with its technicians being trained, tested and licensed.
Those who worked closely with him found him to be logical and truly
committed to the industry. He argued strongly with those who disagreed
with his ideas but in the end, he would accept the opposing view, if it is
good for the industry.
I remember once when he went against his doctor’s advice about going to
Langkawi for the Pest Summit. The wife of a council member confronted
Major G Surajan, him with the accusation that he must be insane to do that. Surajan meekly
ex-Republic Singapore replied, “I have done many crazy things in my life but this has to be the
Navy Officer
worst.” That left the lady dumbfounded.
I couldn’t help but asked him later how he managed to do that. His reply was “I may be crazy at times
but I am not stupid.”
Well Major, we will all miss your sense of humour, your ability to straighten things out amidst chaos and
your occasional “I will smash him”, which of course never happened. And also, your impersonation of
Harry Belafonte at our karaoke sessions.
May you rest in peace in the embrace of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
John H H Ho
Former Vice President of SPMA
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