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JAN 2021
A PUBLICATION OF UOL GROUP LIMITED
Clavon tops launch
weekend sales
in 2020
and bold decisions have to be made,
while maintaining positivity,” he said.
And so those decisions turned
into opportunities for the Group’s
two hardest hit sectors, retail
and hospitality.
UOL’s malls adapted their digital
marketing strategy in an innovative
way to engage shoppers. For instance,
during the Great Singapore Sale
(GSS) that went virtual in 2020, the
Mr Liam (second row, third from the left) joined in a virtual session with UOL employees to malls organised their first UOLive-
encourage one another to stay safe and well during the circuit breaker period. eGSS livestream event to showcase
their retailers’ products. An online
Finding a new way forward food ordering platform was also
implemented by the malls for
shoppers’ convenience.
What began as a mysterious virus in December 2019 had spread
to the rest of the world rapidly, disrupting businesses, supply Meanwhile, the Group’s hotels accepted
chains and livelihoods. Global healthcare systems were also business as Government Quarantine
overwhelmed. Facilities and housed guests who were
on Stay-Home Notice, Malaysian
“2020 has been an unprecedented year Mr Liam was appreciative of every workers and those on isolation, for
due to COVID-19,” said UOL Group employee’s sacrifices, where they alternative income stream. Digital
Chief Executive Liam Wee Sin. “But remained steadfast and dedicated to platforms were tapped to organise
what strikes me the most is the agility their work despite the major upheavals virtual events such as wedding fairs
and adaptability of our people, who to both their professional and personal and wine tasting and cooking classes.
stepped up and put their best foot lives. He cited several departments in With travel restrictions in place, the
forward for the company when the particular, which included IT, Property hotel employees engaged in various
pandemic hit us really fast.” & Engineering and Marketing, for learning and development programmes
implementing measures to allow to upgrade themselves. The downtime
In February, when Singapore raised business to continue. was also used to renovate a few
its coronavirus outbreak alert to of its hospitality assets, including
orange, the Group responded swiftly Even while being confronted by PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina
to place its employees on split teams many business challenges, Mr Liam Bay, which welcomed its guests once
to minimise disruptions to business ensures his people remain safe and again in December 2020.
operations. Everyone also worked engaged as an organisation. Regular
collaboratively to implement safe communications are carried out via “We have to be able to capitalise on
distancing measures. In April, when video conferencing with employees situations before us to develop new
the circuit breaker started, everyone from UOL, as well as its subsidiaries strategies for our business and to
adapted quickly to the new norm of Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) and embark on people development,” said
working from home. The Group is United Industrial Corporation (UIC). Mr Liam.
currently on the hybrid system of A year-end engagement session was
alternating between working from also recently held to update employees He also pointed to greater resilience
home and in the office. on key business performance and in the private residential market with
share the outlook for 2021. healthy sales recorded at several of
The scale of disruption has UOL’s residential developments in
transformed businesses and changed Mr Liam added that collective Singapore. The 729-unit The Tre Ver
the way people work, Mr Liam said. leadership and high critical thinking was fully sold, and the 139-unit
“We need to have a mindset shift, as of employees are needed to enable Amber45 is almost sold out.
what used to be impossible may now business continuity, cost containment Meanwhile, the 1,074-unit Avenue
work in a post-COVID world.” and ensure health and safety. “Agile South Residence at the doorstep of
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the Greater Southern Waterfront has Amid the challenging business For the Group’s efforts, UOL
moved 600 units or about 55% within environment, UOL has not forgotten and PPHG were each named as
15 months of its launch. Following the its role in caring for the community. Champion of Good, which is a
strong momentum, UOL launched national recognition by the National
Clavon, a 640-unit condominium Mr Liam outlined several key Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre
located along Clementi Avenue 1, on initiatives, where the Group supported for corporate giving and engaging
12 December 2020. To date, more than the immediate needs of communities stakeholders on a collaborative giving
470 units have been sold. affected by the pandemic. Donations journey.
were made to needy students and
Another opportunity that UOL disadvantaged arts group, and Mr Liam expected headwinds to
is looking to continue leading by over 20,000 meals were provided continue in the coming months, as
example is sustainability. The Group to underprivileged families. To he talked about 2021 with cautious
is already a Green Mark Champion pay tribute to healthcare workers, optimism. “The world is all excited
recognised by the Building and $40,000 worth of shopping and dining about news of COVID-19 vaccines
Construction Authority, and it vouchers redeemable at United Square that should bring back some
secured its first green loan in 2020 to and Velocity@Novena were given normality. However, the new strain of
redevelop Pan Pacific Orchard into out to those who worked in Novena. the virus is worrying and the rollout
a lush green 347-room hotel. The Frontline healthcare workers from of vaccines worldwide is still months
property will be the first zero-waste three national healthcare groups were away. Until then, it is important
hotel in Singapore when it opens in also given 25,000 complimentary stays that everyone continues to take
2021. The launch of PARKROYAL at the Group’s five hotels in Singapore. precaution and stay safe.
COLLECTION brand in January
2020, where hotels are characterised Further afield, Pan Pacific Perth in “We need people who are agile
by eco-friendly practices, is also a Australia opened its guestrooms at the and adaptable so as to Re-plan,
good epitome of the Group’s focus on height of the pandemic to shelter the Re-imagine and help the company
sustainability. homeless for their safety. to Re-cover.”
70% sold
for Clavon
during launch
weekend
Buyers snapped up 70%, or
442 of the 640-unit residential
development in Clementi,
during the launch weekend of Clavon’s first-of-its-kind integrated gym and co-working space for a residential development in
12 December 2020. Singapore (artist’s impression).
Units sold were across all types, in 2020 for a launch weekend, as Ridge education cluster, one-north and
including the large-format ones such as reported by The Business Times on Jurong Lake District, the development
the three- to five-bedroom apartment 14 December 2020. comprises two 37-storey towers in a
units. UOL Chief Investment and Asset north-south orientation that maximises
Officer Jesline Goh said: “We believe Located along Clementi Avenue 1, unblocked views of the surrounding area.
the buyers like the well-designed Clavon is a next-generation
layouts with strong product attributes condominium that integrates work and An 80:20 joint venture with subsidiary
that meet changing lifestyles and living trends, featuring flexible spaces, UIC, Clavon offers a mix of one- to
integrate live, work and play.” smart home amenities and technology five-bedroom units ranging from 527 sq
solutions for a safe living environment. ft to 1,690 sq ft. For more information,
Clavon was the top-selling project Strategically located near the Kent visit www.clavon.com.sg.
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Say ‘Yay-to-Staycay
Everyday’
To attract local residents for the year-end
holidays in their cities of residence, PPHG
launched the ‘Yay-to-Staycay Everyday’
package, which offers guests discounts on
room rates when they stay on a weekday
or Sunday, as well as additional privileges
such as late checkout and complimentary
room upgrades.
In Singapore, most of the Group’s hospitality properties
have opened for staycation, offering unique experiences
for guests. After closing for a major refurbishment,
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay opened its
The outdoor pool at the refurbished PARKROYAL COLLECTION
doors on 1 December 2020 to welcome guests looking Marina Bay is creatively installed with lights on the pool floors to give
for an in-room camping experience for their children the unique experience of swimming with the ‘stars’.
or a picnic experience amid the lush greenery of the
hotel’s atrium.
Guests at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
can attend a complimentary tour of the hotel’s green
architecture as well as other interactive activities,
including cooking or mixologist classes and yoga
sessions.
Pan Pacific Singapore, PARKROYAL on Beach Road
and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road also offer
culinary offerings and curated local tours.
The 'Yay-to Staycay Everyday' package has seen over
18,000 room nights booked across the five hotels in
Singapore since its launch. It is also available in selected Guests can enjoy splendid views of the city skyline at PARKROYAL
overseas properties. COLLECTION Pickering.
KINEX offers Road, right behind KINEX, has been providing affordable
tuition to students who are academically weaker and
temporary prime from low-income families. However, as CDAC would be
renovating its building in 2021, it had to look for a temporary
space to CDAC place in order to continue to offer the tuition programme.
KINEX will be offering a nominal rent to CDAC to occupy
KINEX is lending a helping hand to the a prime space in the shopping mall, while its headquarters
Chinese Development Assistance Council building undergoes renovation.
(CDAC) by providing a suitable and affordable
space for its outreach programmes. From 12 January 2021, KINEX will be leasing a space on
the third floor of the mall to CDAC. The unit is already
CDAC is a non-profit organisation that offers programmes fitted with classroom that CDAC can use for its tuition
and assistance schemes to help the underprivileged in the programme. It will also be the first time for CDAC to operate
community. Its headquarters located at 65 Tanjong Katong inside a shopping mall.
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THEGREENREPORT
GIVING BACK GOING GREEN
Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre
(NVPC) in November 2020.
“This period is a time of challenge for
many, but the disadvantaged groups
are facing more hardships due to the
pandemic. The Group has stepped up on
giving support to them, especially in the
area of education, as we believe learning
and education must not be disrupted,”
said Sarah Ng, UOL Head, Corporate
Communications and Investor Relations.
The National Heritage Board also
recognised UOL as a Friend at its Patron
of Heritage Awards 2019 for partnering
with the Asian Civilisations Museum
(ACM) for three years to organise
family-friendly programmes held at
ACM and UOL premises.
Giving from the heart continued during
the December festive season. UOL
pledged its support to SG Cares Giving
Week, a national movement by NVPC to
encourage individual's giving, by raising
awareness on its marketing platforms.
Some 140 residents of AWWA Senior
Community Home were overjoyed to
receive festive goodie bags that UOL
UOL’s contributions to the community were shared on NVPC’s social media during SG Cares thoughtfully prepared for them. UOL
Giving Week to inspire others in giving. Malls - United Square, Velocity@
Novena Square and KINEX - partnered
Staying the course on Extra•Ordinary People, a charity which
supports children and youth with special
sustainability needs, for shoppers to redeem exclusive
premiums of art pieces created by the
trainees from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance
The impact of COVID-19 has affected many businesses and Singapore. A royalty fee was also given
lives. However, even during this challenging period, the Group to the trainees by UOL to support their
remains committed to sustainability. journey ahead.
UOL invests in efforts to make its UOL was recognised as Green Mark The Group’s commitment to
buildings sustainable to help reduce Champion 2020 by the Building and sustainability remains unwavering.
carbon footprint and respond to climate Construction Authority for attaining
change. Its existing commercial and a substantial number of Green Mark
hospitality properties seek to improve buildings at Gold level or higher.
their environmental performance
through ongoing maintenance and Besides contributing to a greener planet,
fit-out. United Square, for instance, is the Group gives back to the community
in the process of attaining Green Mark and engages its stakeholders to amplify
certification. Targets are also set for the the giving impact. For its community UOL Chief Financial Officer Kwa Bing
Seng (second from left) and several UOL
properties to help achieve sustainability efforts, both UOL and PPHG were named volunteers delivered Christmas goodie bags
performance. For all its greening efforts, Champions of Good by the National to AWWA Senior Community Home.
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IN&AROUND
United Square Pan Pacific Singapore
Homegrown children's lifestyle store @seaappleshop now has a pop-up Make unforgettable memories with your little ones with a Great
at @unitedsquaremall: kids fashion, toys and other little tot essentials. Fun-mily Escapade at Pan Pacific Singapore. On weekends, take them
#seaapple #unitedsquare #sgfashionbrand #sgkidsfashion on a treasure hunt on our lifestyle floor on level four and redeem a
: @eat_shop_repeat special treat upon completion. : @thechillmom
KINEX PARKROYAL on Beach Road
That thick luscious slab of Norwegian Salmon, cooked till soft and Check out this beautiful Eden in the heart of the city… fully refurbished
tender with a slight crisp on the skin! What’s your favourite protein to all-day dining restaurant, Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road.
add on to your DIY Pasta Pronto bowls? @pastapronto.sg #diypasta : @mselaineheng
: @sherbakes
Scan QR Code to UOL GROUP LIMITED (UOL) is one of Singapore’s leading public-listed property companies with total assets of about
read past issues $20 billion. The Company has a diversified portfolio of development and investment properties, hotels and serviced suites
in Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America. With a track record of over 50 years, UOL strongly believes in delivering
product excellence and quality service in all its business ventures. UOL, through its hotel subsidiary Pan Pacific Hotels
Group Limited, owns three acclaimed brands namely “Pan Pacific”, PARKROYAL COLLECTION and PARKROYAL. The
Company’s Singapore-listed property subsidiary, United Industrial Corporation Limited, owns an extensive portfolio of
prime commercial assets and hotels in Singapore.
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