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JEL INSIDER
                                                                      Empowered by
                                                                         Innovation
                                                                                 “Innovate and leverage on
                                                                                   IoT and other innovative
                                                                                 technologies to transform
                                                                                           JEL towards our
                                                                                              2030 vision.”
                                                                                         - Managing Director,
                                                                                               Mr Watanabe
                                                                                                  < Page 3

                                                                                       JUL 2022
FEATURED
PROJECTS

           98MW Nexif Ratch Energy Rayong Project < Page 4 | Pulau Indah
           Power Plant (PIPP) | 2 x 660MW Van Phong 1 BOT Thermal Power
           Plant Project < Page 6 | Ground Mounted Independent PV Solar
           Plant < Page 8 | FEP-WAVE-2 Project | Turbine Maintenance Works
           | Steam Turbine Major Overhaul < Page 9
INSIDER
SPECIAL

           Empowered by Innovation < Page 2 | Town Hall May 2022 < Page 3
           | JEL Staff Party 2022 < Page 10 | Mr Chia and Mr Raja shared their
           experiences in Insider Conversations < Page 16
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Empowered by Innovation                                                                          Town Hall May 2022
IoT is a term that everyone has been               constantly man the equipment and makes it
hearing a lot of in recent years. Yet, most of     possible for preventive actions by detecting
us may not truly know what it is. So, what         early signs of a malfunction. In an industrial     Launch of New Group
exactly is IoT?                                    plant scenario, a malfunction can cause an
                                                   entire production line to shut down.
                                                                                                      Management Policies
IoT is the abbreviation for Internet of Things.                                                       2022-2030
It is a system of interrelated computing           It is the accessibility and adaptability of IoT
devices that are embedded with sensors,            that makes it so wonderful. How then can
processing ability, software, and other            IoT be applied to the construction industry
technologies that connect and exchange             and more specifically to JEL’s operations?         Town Hall 2022 was kick started on 18 May           Mr Alan Phang                           Mr Koh Kew Sek
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mr Koichi Watanabe
data with other devices and systems over                                                              by Managing Director, Mr Koichi Watanabe,
the Internet or other communications               During Mr Watanabe’s opening address               who shared his 2030 vision and goals for
networks. In simpler terms, IoT is a device        in the May Townhall, he shared a vision of         the JEL Group. As we move forward into the
with a processor/sensor that is linked so that     project sites where equipment, materials,          future, we are faced with unique challenges
you can communicate (receive information           and workers are all connected to a central         for our 3 key divisions – EPC, Construction
from or send instructions to) with it.             server for better real time monitoring.            and Maintenance. We must look to our                                     Mr Peh Pin Hsuan                       Ms Wendy Wee
                                                                                                      management policies to guide us. He also
                                                                                                      emphasized the need to become leaner,
                                                                                                      more flexible and agile.

                                                                                                      In his opening speech, Mr Watanabe
                                                                                                      stressed the importance of the fundamental
                                                                                                      management policies which have guided us
                                                                                                      well in the past. They are group integration,
                                                                                                      strengthening engineering capabilities,
                                                                                                      human resource development, enhancing
                                                                                                      our marketing brand and ensuring a
                                                                                                      healthy, safe environment for all staff.
 Smart Environmental Monitoring and Control System from Lingjack Engineering Works Pte Ltd            Then, he unveiled two new management
                                                                                                      policies – improving project execution and
In today’s modern society, IoT devices             Sites where automated welding machines             management and adopting Internet of
are everywhere. From your homes to                 and new methodologies like Concrete                Things and Innovation. These are the 7
workplaces, there may already be IoT               Pre-cast Design Technology are used to             management policies which will guide us                                                                  Our managing committee members showing their support at this year’s town hall meeting.
devices installed without you realizing it.        reduce manpower, improve productivity              for the next eight years.
For instance, that smart digital lock you          and reduce costs. Safer sites where drones
installed in your door is a good example of        and automated robots are deployed in                                                                                                           After the opening speech, our colleagues           To conclude the town hall meeting, the
IoT being utilized in homes. To elaborate          dangerous tasks instead of humans. He                           Group Management Policies 2022-2030                                            from     the     Human      Resources      &       audience were given time to send in
further, the digital lock has a microprocessor     strongly believed that JEL can be at the                                                                                                       Administration Division, Mr Alan Phang, Ms         their questions via WhatsApp during the
which is linked to the internet. You can send      forefront of innovation and technology.                                                                                                        Wendy Wee and Mr Peh Pin Hsuan, shared             Question-and-Answer     segment.    The
instructions from your smart phone (which          To do so, we will explore and bring in                                                                                                         more on the new HR initiatives which they          questions were then addressed by Mr Koh
is also linked to the internet) to the digital     new technologies that will improve our                                                                                                         have undertaken. The first initiative is the       and Mr Alan Phang.
lock, instructing it to lock or unlock the door    productivity, profit margin and safety. At                                                                                                     adoption of IHI Group Human Rights Policy
anywhere in the world so long as you are           the same time, they must be practical and                                                                                                      which would cultivate a corporate culture          Ending off on a high note, our MD was
‘connected’.                                       feasible too.                                                                                                                                  of respecting human rights and promote             persuaded to do an impromptu singing
                                                                                                                                                                                                  human rights awareness activities. The             performance of “Stand by Me”. He delighted
Another common IoT device installed in             IoT and other innovations are invaluable
                                                                                                                                   Group               Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                                  second initiative is a revamp of our current       everyone with his brilliant singing while the
                                                                                                                                Integration             Capability
workplaces are security cameras which              tools to boost our productivity, enhance                                                                                                       job grade structure to foster greater career       rest of the staff grooved to the song. It was
are connected to the Internet. With them,          our effectiveness and even reduce costs.                                                                                                       opportunities and progression for JEL              truly a great way to end Town Hall 2022!
you can monitor the workplace remotely             By rethinking the way we do things, it can                                                                                                     employees.
and even control the cameras to point to           make our work much easier! Just like with
different viewing areas while you are away         any other tool, we have to use it to make it                                                                                                   In the following segment, Chief Operating
on another continent! Even the Singapore           work! So let us all think about how we can                                                                                                     Officer, Mr Koh Kew Sek, started off by
Police Force is increasingly turning to            innovate and leverage on IoT and other                                                                                                         reflecting on our past mistakes and the
IoT with the deployment of numerous                innovative technologies to transform JEL                                                                                                       lessons we can take away from them.
                                                                                                            Health, Safety                Project Execution           Human Resource
cameras at sensitive areas and hotspots to         towards our 2030 vision.                                                                                                                       However attractive the project might be on
supplement physical patrolling and to give                                                                  & Environment                  & Management                Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                  paper, it is important for JEL to be practical
a sense of a 24hr ‘presence’.                                                                                                                                                                     and grounded when embarking on new
                                                                                                                                                                                                  projects, especially in new markets/areas.
In industrial plants, many critical equipment                                                                                                                                                     During his speech, he also highlighted
is equipped with IoT devices for remote                                                                                                                                                           the ‘can do’ spirit displayed by the NRER
and unsupervised monitoring. Whenever                                                                                                                                                             project team who airlifted a Siemens SGT-
an equipment malfunctions or critical                                                                                                                                                             800 62MW C Class Gas Turbine's Core
parameters are breached, e.g., above a                    We held a lunch sharing session hosted by                                                                                               Engine from Sweden to Utapao Airport,
certain temperature, alerts will be sent to               Marc Ho who presented various innovative                              Marketing                  IoT &                                  Thailand and then delivered it to the NRER
the control room for human intervention.                              BuildTech Asia 2022 products.                                                     Innovations                               site on short notice so that the project
This removes the need for someone to                                                                                                                                                              schedule will not be delayed.

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98MW Nexif Ratch Energy Rayong Project in Thailand                                                                                                                                                         CHP III Project EPC
                       First SGT-800 62MW “C Class” Gas Turbine in Commercial Operation in the World                                                                                                                       Signing Ceremony

                                                                                                                                                                               GT Core Engine unloaded
                                                                                                                                                                             from chartered Antonov 124
                                                                                                                                                                                   on 7 December 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                          On 31 March 2022, Jurong Engineering           proven and highly efficient SGT-800 57MW
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Limited (JEL) and Thai Jurong Engineering      ISO rated, supplied by Siemens. When
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Limited (TJEL) signed the third EPC contract   completed, the plant is expected to produce
                                                                                                                                                                                                          of the year 2022. The EPC contract was         70MW of electricity and 70 tons of steam.
                                                                                                                                                                            GT Core Engine skidded into
                                                                                                                                                                           position on 10 December 2021   signed with IRPC Clean Power Company           The electricity will be supplied to a 115kV
 Congratulations to the team at NRER for achieving commercial operation                                                                                                                                   Limited for CHP III 70MW Cogeneration          Grid Connection and the steam will be sold
 of the first SGT-800 62MW “C Class” Gas Turbine in the world!                                                                                                                                            Combined Cycle Power Plant Project. The        to industrial users within the IRPC ECO
                                                                                                                                                                                                          parties were respectively represented by       Industrial Estate.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mr Wuttichai Chanapiyangkoon, President
The 98MW Nexif Ratch Energy Rayong                   Furthermore, increased COVID-19 cases              Amidst the pandemic, we also had to adapt                                                         of IRPC Clean Power, Mr Koichi Watanabe,       In the usual collaboration, JEL will supply all
project is a 98MW combined cycle power               due to the more contagious Omicron variant         to virtual meetings and doing things virtually.                                                   Managing Director and CEO of JEL, and          equipment to be imported into Thailand for
plant with a configuration consisting of a           resulted in a critical labor shortage. We          For instance, the Factory Acceptance Test                                                         Mr Wong Hon Lum, Managing Director and         the project and TJEL will handle all onshore
Siemens SGT800 C Class Gas Turbine,                  managed to overcome this labor shortage            (FAT) was conducted remotely and attended                                                         CEO of TJEL.                                   supply, construction and commissioning.
a dual-pressure Heat Recovery Steam                  by outsourcing resources to temporarily            by Owner and JEL/ TJEL team online.
Generators (HRSG) with Duct Firing and a             ‘replace’ infected workers to catch up on the                                                                                                        This is the second EPC project the owner       The signing of this EPC Contract
Siemens SST600 Steam Turbine Generator               progress.                                          In March 2022, our project achieved 2.5                                                           has awarded to the JEL Group, after the        demonstrates yet again the excellent and
(STG) with water cooled condenser utilizing                                                             million Safe Man-hours without any lost                                                           successful completion of first phase IRPC      reliable EPC capabilities of the JEL Group,
                                                                                                                                                                          GT Core Engine air flown from
open loop forced draft cooling tower.                As countries experienced varying degrees           time injury. This achievement was only                          Sweden to NRER site in Thailand   Combined Heat and Power Project 226MW          especially for power plants of this type and
                                                     of lockdown, many vendors faced a delay            possible due to the enhanced precautionary                                                        in 2011. JEL values the repeat business        range. The reputation of the JEL Group in
The owner, Nexif Ratch Energy Rayong                 / shortage of materials and workforce              measures implemented by the site team                                                             and continuing trust and support by IRPC.      the power industry in Thailand has been
Company Limited (NRER), is a joint venture           to fabricate their products. This in turn          who conducted regular safety inspections,                                                                                                        further strengthened. We are pleased to
between Nexif Energy and Ratch Group.                affected our equipment delivery schedule,          fully sanitizing office areas, workplaces,                                                        Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic,         play our part in designing and constructing
                                                     especially the GT unit which is a critical         transportation vehicles and labor camps                                                           the signing ceremony was conducted             the most efficient combined cycle power
On 24 February 2020, we signed the EPC               main equipment. The GT main unit was               regularly to ensure a safe and hygienic                                                           virtually through Microsoft Teams, where       plant in the South East Asia region and
contract with the owner, NRER, and on 23             delivered via shipping. For the first time in      working environment for staff and workers.                                                        the Owner, JEL and TJEL logged in from         beyond and this CHP III Plant will no doubt
April 2020, a Notice to Proceed (NTP) was            JEL’s history, the GT core engine had to be                                                                                                          different locations. However, the parties      be of no exception.
issued by NRER to JEL & TJEL.                        delivered separately from the main package.        Both the plant performance test and                                                               treated the ceremony with no less solemnity
                                                     We had to fly the core engine via a specially      plant reliability run were conducted and                                                          than they would a face-to-face ceremony.       The world remains volatile more than ever
Our scope of work included the full turnkey          chartered flight from Sweden to Thailand to        successfully completed on 18 April 2022                                                           Some photos taken at the ceremony are          with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no
engineering, procurement, construction, and          expedite delivery.                                 and 28 April 2022 respectively. On 30                                                             shared in this article.                        sign of an end and the war between Russia
commissioning of the plant. Throughout the                                                              April 2022, the plant attained its targeted                                                                                                      and Ukraine wreaking havoc to supply
tight schedule of 24 months, we encountered          Thankfully with proper planning, close             COD (Commercial Operational Date) and                                                             This CHP III Plant will be constructed at      chains. However, we are confident that
a multitude of challenges which were                 coordination with the vendors, and our team        it marked the successful completion of the                        98MW NRER - SGT-800 62MW        IRPC Industrial Estate in Muang, Rayong,       JEL and TJEL will rise to the challenge,
exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.                who worked tirelessly round the clock, we          project. This is the first SGT-800 62MW “C                                                        Thailand. It has a configuration of one        just as our motto says, to showcase yet
                                                     managed to install, first fire and then first      Class” Gas Turbine in commercial operation                                                        GTG, one HRSG and one STG and the              again our expertise, workmanship and
In Thailand, our site team faced numerous            synchronize the gas turbine generator within       in the world, making it the most efficient gas    Do! Must Do’ spirit of all JEL staff. We will   related balance of plant. The gas turbine      professionalism for the world to see.
obstacles in terms of the execution of               14 weeks and 2 days – all in record time!          turbine for this scale! It was a tremendous       definitely rise to the challenge!               to be installed in this plant is the well-
construction, testing and commissioning              The successful resolution of this issue was a      achievement for the entire project staff
work due to strict government regulations            huge relief as a delay of GT unit will seriously   and workers! The successful completion
such as movement restriction and curfew at           affect the entire schedule and likely result in    despite the many challenges brought about
6pm which greatly affected site progress.            a delay of the entire project!                     by COVID-19 was a testament to the ‘Can

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Pulau Indah Power Plant                                                                                                                 2 x 660MW Van Phong 1 BOT
                (PIPP)                                                                                                                          Thermal Power Plant Project
Pulau Indah Power Plant (PIPP) is a          this momentous occasion, a ceremony
1,200MW power plant in Pulau Indah,          was held at the PIPP site. It was attended
Selangor, Malaysia. It is a natural gas      by the owner and other VIPs from both the
powered Combined Cycle Gas Turbine           owner and EPC consortium. As of early
(CCGT) with an efficiency of more than       May 2022, EESB has 57 staff and 96 direct
60% which is much higher than its coal or    workers on-site working on the adjustment
oil equivalent.                              of HRSG alignments, scaffolding erections,
                                             HRSG structure and beam erections.
The gas-fired power plant is developed       Some upcoming milestones include the
by Pulau Indah Power Plant (PIPP), a         OT module erection for unit 1 which is
consortium of Worldwide Company and          scheduled for completion by the 3rd week
Korea Electric Power Corporation. EPC        of May 2022 and OCC module erection for
services were awarded to Mitsubishi          unit 1 by the 2nd week of June.
Corporation, PEC Powercon Sdn Bhd
and POSCO Engineering & Construction.        The EESB project team is currently studying
NTP was given on 1 January 2021 and          the application of orbital welding. We intend
construction works commenced on 1 May        to implement it by the 4th quarter of 2022
2021.                                        if the client is agreeable. Orbital welding is
                                             a technique originally developed to solve
Equator Engineering Sdn Bhd (EESB)           the problem of operator error in TG welding
worked closely with POSCO Engineering        and allow for a uniform weld around pipes,
& Construction on cost estimation since      as opposed to manual welding where a
October 2018. To date, EESB has secured      uniform weld is more difficult to achieve.
3 separate packages in PIPP with PEC         Orbital welding will improve weld quality,
Powercon Sdn Bhd. They are:                  boost productivity and reduce the need
                                             for skilled manpower amidst the acute
   1. Heat Recovery Steam Generator          manpower shortage.
      (HRSG) Mechanical Work on
      26 December 2021.                      Currently, the unit 1 main casing and
   2. Power Piping Work on 21 April 2022.    structure were both completed on schedule.
   3. Turbine Mechanical Work on             We are on target to complete the project
      21 April 2022.                         by end February 2023 as scheduled.
                                             We will continue to strive to overcome all
The 1st milestone for the HRSG package was   the challenges and complete the project          2 x 660MW Van Phong 1 BOT Thermal                isolated almost 300 positive cases and over      restrictions. Other countries have started to
achieved on 22 March 2022. To celebrate      successfully.                                    Power Plant Project is located in Ninh Phuoc     400 close contacts. In addition, we have         ease up on travel restrictions and we really
                                                                                              Commune, Ninh Hoa District, Khanh Hoa            been monitoring the situation closely and        hope that Vietnam will soon follow suit!
                                                                                              Province, Vietnam. The project owner Van         implemented stringent measures such as
                                                                                              Phong Power Company Limited has awarded          conducting frequent COVID-19 tests for all       To boost productivity and reduce the need         In spite of our efforts to catch up on work
                                                                                              the project to a consortium consisting of IHI,   employees twice weekly. If there are any         for skilled manpower amidst the acute             progress, our primary focus will always be
                                                                                              TOSHIBA, CTCI and DOOSAN. We are                 positive cases, there will be a mandatory        manpower shortage, we have implemented            the safety and health of our staff, workers
                                                                                              working as a subcontractor to IHI. Our scope     shutdown for the affected work areas which       auto welding technology for the boiler            and subcontractors. We are pleased to
                                                                                              of work consists of the construction of 660 MW   the positive case worked at.                     pressure parts tube welding works. Orbital        share that the project recently achieved a
                                                                                              boiler and auxiliaries (2 Units), mechanical,                                                     welding machines just require the operator        key milestone of 14m manhours without lost-
                                                                                              electrical, controls & instrumentations, and     Even though it is currently impossible to        to understand the machine and be trained          time injury hours for the entire project and
                                                                                              erection of the power plant on a lump sum/       quantify the delay or compute the eventual       to set it up and operate it. In comparison,       1.5m manhours for JEL’s erection scope of
                                                                                              remeasurement basis.                             impact on costs, we have initiated plans         manual welding requires the welder to be          works. This is a testament to our efforts and
                                                                                                                                               to mitigate the adverse impact caused by         trained in the welding process used and           commitment in cultivating a strong safety
                                                                                              We started our construction work during the      COVID-19. We still strive to complete the        have knowledge of the welding properties of       culture.
                                                                                              COVID-19 pandemic period. When projects          project on schedule or even earlier! Our         the metals and alloys. He also needs to be
                                                                                              were halted and travel restrictions enforced,    efforts have borne fruit with the project        experienced in welding and be able to work        Finally, we would like to thank JEL
                                                                                              it led to a delay in the shipment of resources   progress proceeding well at 42.1% as of May      for 10 to 12 hour shifts. Hence, it is much       Management for their utmost support
                                                                                              necessary to complete the job. This slowed       2022. All the pipe and tube welding joints       easier to get operators for the orbital welding   and we are grateful to all our staff for their
                                                                                              down the progress of the project and             totalling 29,370 nos are also expected to be     machine than experienced welders. We can          contributions, especially the sacrifices of our
                                                                                              increased the cost of materials and manpower     completed ahead of schedule.                     also get more consistent and reliable welds       front-line project site staff and workers. While
                                                                                              mobilization. We were adversely impacted in                                                       from an orbital welding machine. Since the        it had been a really tough time, our team never
                                                                                              many ways such as labour shortages due to        This is only possible due to the dedication of   weld head moves smoothly and automatically        once gave up! We will continue to persevere
                                                                                              infection or quarantine when our project team    our staff and workers. Many of them had to       around the pipe, there is no need to stop and     to complete the project successfully and take
                                                                                              and workers were down with COVID-19.             be away from their homes for a long period       restart the weld during a normal operation.       the company to greater heights. Let’s all rise
                                                                                                                                               of time with some even staying at the project    This improves the weld quality by ensuring        to the challenge!
                                                                                              Since the first COVID-19 case on 2               site for more than 2 years without going         consistent penetration and fusion.
                                                                                              November 2021, we have identified and            home due to Vietnam’s strict COVID-19

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JEL Maintenance
 Updates
                                                                                                                                                                     The project was a challenging one as it
Ground Mounted Independent                                                FEP-WAVE-2                                                                                 involved the expansion of a live plant.
                                                                                                                                                                     The client, Chevron Oronite Pte. Ltd.
PV Solar Plant                                                            Project                                                                                    (“COPL”), is a new customer in JML’s Oil
                                                                                                                                                                     & Petrochemical clientele. With JML’s
                                                                                                                                                                     specialized and proven track record in
                                                                                                                                                                     brown field project execution, we were
                                                                                                                                                                     able to get through multiple rounds of
                                                                                                                                                                     evaluation to become qualified with COPL
                                                                                                                                                                     and eventually securing the contract.

                                                                                                                                                                     We successfully achieved mechanical
                                                                                 200,000                                                                             completion for all systems except for 2
                                                                                Safe Man-hours                                                                       which were delayed due to outstanding
                                                                                                                                                                     material from client/owner. We are also
                                                                                                                                                                     glad to share that we recently celebrated
                                                                                                                                                                     200,000 safe manhours without any LTI!

                     Congratulations to the JML team for the completion
                                     of the Sembcorp Tuas Solar Farm!

                                                                                                                      Recently, we carried out two turbine           combustion nozzles, rotor impeller blades,
                                                                          Turbine                                     maintenance works for MHI. The first was       inlet fan and exhaust outlets.
                                                                                                                      for 2 units of 289MW gas turbines located at
                                                                          Maintenance Works                           Senoko Energy Plant and involved BSI and       The second job was for 2 units of 66MW
                                                                                                                      SCI scopes with testing and commissioning      steam turbine generators located at Tuas
                                                                                                                      support. The work was carried out to           South Incinerator Plant. Scope of work
                                                                                                                      facilitate the inspection by MHI Japan’s       involved dismantling and assembling of the
                                                                                                                      Technical Advisors on both gas turbines’       turbine units, conducting sand blasting on
                                                                                                                                                                     the diaphragms and rotor, major servicing
                                                                                                                                                                     of the auxiliary equipment, and a rotor
                                                                                                                                                                     alignment with generators. MI (outage) was
                                                                                                                                                                     also carried out for the NDT inspection,
                                                                               2 x 289MW                                                                             including auxiliary equipment servicing with
                                                                                 Gas Turbines                                                                        testing commissioning support.

                                                    Straits times Photo
                                                                                2 x 66MW                                                                             1st unit MI outage started from March 2022
                                                                                                                                                                     to April 2022. With unit 1 stabilized in less
                                                                                Steam Turbines
                                                                                                                                                                     than 5 days, the 2nd unit started MI outage.
                                                                                                                                                                     Both units were completed within schedule
                                                                                                                                                                     to the Owner and MHI’s satisfaction.
                      Sembcorp Solar awarded JML the first
                      ground mounted independent PV solar
                      plant project with an integrated rainwater
                      harvesting system. 17.6 megawatt-peak
                      (MWp) facility will generate enough energy
                                                                                                                                                                     This project involved the major overhaul
                      to power about 4,700 four-room housing
                      board flats a year and expected to collect
                                                                          Steam Turbine                                                                              of the 700MW Toshiba steam turbine,
                                                                                                                                                                     generator, main steam valves, boiler
    17.6MWp           170,000 cubic metres of water annually -
                                                                          Major Overhaul                                                                             feed water pump – turbine (BFP-T) at
     Power Output     equivalent to the amount to fill 68 Olympic-
                      size swimming pools - to cool and clean                                                                                                        Malakoff’s Tanjung Bin Power Plant. Other
                      solar panels for optimum performance.                                                                                                          scope included the steam turbine rotor &
                      It sits on 9ha of land at Tuas, Singapore                                                                                                      diaphragm blasting work, NDT Inspection
                      and is part of JTC’s initiative to install PV                                                                                                  on turbine, generator, steam valves &
                      solar panels on vacant land for interim use                                                                                                    BFP-T parts and special tools fabrication &
                      to contribute to clean energy generation in                                                                                                    machining.
                      Singapore.
                                                                                 700MW                                                                               Our client is TOS Energy Malaysia Sdn
                      JML successfully completed the project on              Toshiba Steam Turbine                                                                   Bhd. Schedule was 50 days from 11
                                                                                                                                                                     February to 1 April 2022. To complete the
     114,000          4 January 2022 with about 114,000 safe
                      Manhours from February 2021 to January                                                                                                         job within schedule, we had a peak work
    Safe Man-hours                                                                                                                                                   force of 130 staff.
                      2022.

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Visit by                                                                                                                                                            Celebration for Chairman
               Mr Hiroshi Ide, President of IHI Corporation                                                                                     2022 NTUC May Day Distinguished Service (Star) Award
                                                                                                                                                                                                   On 27 May 2022, we threw a
                                                                                                                                                                                                   surprise party for our Chairman, Mr
                                           Mr Hiroshi Ide, visited JEL on 29 April                                                                                                                 Bob Tan Beng Hai, to celebrate the
                                           2022. He was formerly our MD from                                                                                                                       Distinguished Service (Star) award
                                           2013 to 2017 and we are really glad                                                                                                                     he was honored with at the 2022
                                           that he came back for a visit!                                                                                                                          NTUC May Day Awards.

                                           Upon his arrival, he was warmly                                                                                                                         The Distinguished Service (Star)
                                           welcomed by our MD, Mr Watanabe                                                                                                                         Award is the top May Day award
                                           and JEL staff with flowers, and even a                                                                                                                  and conferred on outstanding
                                           garland! Staff also took the opportunity                                                                                                                individuals   who,    after  having       He was warmly welcomed with a
                                           to take photos with Mr Ide. After the                                                                                                                   received the Distinguished Service        flower basket presented by our
                                           welcoming reception, Mr Ide met with                                                                                                                    Award, continue to render significant     MD, Koichi Watanabe, and his wife,
                                           the Management where he was given                                                                                                                       contributions   to    the    Labour       along with the enthusiastic claps of
                                           updates from various Division Heads.                                                                                                                    Movement.                                 our staff. The celebration continued
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             with a mouth-watering buffet where
                                           It was nice meeting Mr Ide again and                                                                                                                    After working tirelessly with the         everyone took the opportunity to
                      Mr Hiroshi Ide
                                           we hope that he will pay us another                                                                                                                     National Trades Union Congress            convey their congratulations and
                                           visit soon!                                                                                                                                             (NTUC) for nearly 30 years and            ‘catch up’ while enjoying the food.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   championing workers’ rights, Mr Bob
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Tan, is certainly a worthy recipient of   Our heartiest congratulations to Mr
                                                                                                                                     Mr Bob Tan receiving the Distinguished Service (Star) award   this prestigious award!                   Bob Tan Beng Hai!
                                                                                                                                     from Mr Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-general of the
                                                                                                                                     National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)                                                                   Photo from Quebec leisure international Pte Ltd

  JEL Staff Party 2022
   Stronger Together – One United JEL Group

Unlike in 2021 when we could only          wishing for prosperity and good
have a virtual celebration, we were        fortune for the new year.
able to hold a hybrid staff party on 11
February 2022 thanks to an easing          Next was the opening address by
of the COVID-19 Safe Management            our MD, Mr Koichi Watanabe, who
Measures (SMMs). The staff party           unveiled the JEL2030 initiative and 7
was held at the Orchard Hotel together     management policies which will help
with an online livestream available for    us achieve the JEL2030 vision.
overseas colleagues to join virtually
as they were not able to make it in        During the award segment, the
person.                                    Health, Safety and Environment
                                           (HSE) awards were presented to the
As per the prevailing SMMs, we had         top project teams in recognition for
to abide by the rules on physical          their outstanding safety records. The      staff, he belted out a series of songs,
events. For instance, we had to split      winners of the inaugural JEL photo         including the classic ‘Stand By Me’,
into 2 ballrooms due to the headcount      competition were also announced.           to thunderous cheers and calls of
cap. Nonetheless, we were all excited                                                 encore.
that we could finally celebrate our        Following that, excitement mounted
annual staff party in person! After all,   as the ballroom and livestream came        For the grand finale, Chairman Mr Bob
nothing beats the contagious lively        alive during the interactive games and     Tan Beng Hai, Mr Watanabe Koichi
atmosphere in a physical celebration!      the lucky draw segment. Everyone           and the Management Committee
                                           waited with bated breaths as the           members took to the stage. Together,
The evening started off on a high note     lucky draw winners were drawn and          they led everyone for a rousing toast
with the customary “Lo Hei”. Due to        announced.                                 and rendition of the JEL song. Just
the SMMs, we were given individual                                                    before the curtains closed on JEL
portions of yusheng. Regardless,           One of the night’s highlights was          Staff Party 2022, we sang the JEL
everyone still tossed the “yu sheng”       undoubtably the guitar performance         song together, stronger and united as
(raw fish salad) with gusto while          by Mr Watanabe! To the delight of all      one voice.

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HSE Updates                                                                                HR Updates

 HSE Conference 2022                                                                            Career Development Program

                                                                                                Graduation of Career Development Program 2/2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                   The second batch of participants, consisting      in various countries and borders remained
                                                                                                                                                                                                   of 18 employees from JEL group of                 tight.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   companies, graduated from the Career
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Development Program (CDP) on 18 March             Despite the delay in graduation and
                                                                                                                                                                                                   2022.                                             absence of physical interactions – which the
                                                                Mr Koichi Watanabe                                                                                                                                                                   participants missed dearly, they completed the
            Mr Koh Kew Sek
                                                                                                                                                                                                   CDP is JEL’s developmental initiative to          program on a high note after their graduation
                                                                                                                                                                                                   strengthen our human capital. It aims to equip    presentations to the JEL management.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   the participants with all-rounded knowledge       Members from the Management Committee,
                                                                                                                                                                                                   and enhance their exposure and networking         Mr Koh Kew Sek, Mr Alan Phang and Mr Khor
                                                                                                                                                                                                   opportunities in JEL Group.                       Tseh Jiang, offered words of encouragement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     and appreciation to them for persevering and
                                                                                                                                                                                                   The participants started their journey in 2018.   staying motivated throughout the pandemic.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   After completing the first four modules, it       Each participant was finally awarded a
                                                                                                                                                                                                   was unfortunate that we had to suspend the        graduation certificate and gift.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   three-year program in 2020 due to Covid-19.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Initially, we tried to wait it out, hoping for    As the curtain fell on CDP 2/2018, we hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                   freer travel and reduced risk of coronavirus      the graduates can continue to develop
                                                                                                                                                                                                   infection. We eventually decided to resume        themselves and wish them success in their
                                                                                                 CDP2_Group Photo During Last Physical Module in Indonesia 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                   the CDP virtually when infection rates rose       careers.

 Annual Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Conference 2022

JEL’s   annual    Health,    Safety   and         2021, which included their achievements,
Environment (HSE) Conference was held             challenges, and initiatives.                  Commencement of Career Development Program 3/2022
on 9 February 2022. Due to the ongoing
COVID-19 pandemic situation, the event            A key highlight from the conference was
was carried out virtually and attended by         the achievement of zero fatality, major       On 17 and 18 May 2022, 25 participants            On the first day, discussions were interactive   the teambuilding activity, an Amazing Race        The next day, the participants had a
JEL subsidiaries management and HSE               injury, occupational disease among the        from seven countries and eight companies          and lively during the MBTI workshop, where       that sent them on a local food hunt from          networking lunch together with the
staff.                                            employees of JEL Group in 2021 – faring       within JEL Group gathered in Singapore to         they learned to appreciate, value, and work      Orchard Road to Gardens by the Bay,               Management Committee and CDP alumni
                                                  better than MOM on all accounts.              commence CDP 3/2022.                              with different personality preferences. In       where they enjoyed the light and sound            based in Singapore before attending the
                                                                                                                                                  the evening, they had loads of fun during        show as the finale.                               company’s town hall meeting.
                                                  In line with JEL’s core value of continuous   Like the previous two batches, the
                                                  learning, HSE established an e-training       participants will partake in six training                                                                                                            The first module has allowed them to
                                                  program in 2021. This program is accessible   modules over a period of three years. They                                                                                                           develop a better understanding of their
                                                  by all employees who can attend various       include project management, financial                                                                                                                team members and JEL Group. We hope
         Zero Accident                            courses such as “Lifting Operation Safety     management, leadership development,                                                                                                                  they look forward to an exciting journey
                   Target                         Training” and “Confined Space Attendant       influence and impact, and contract                                                                                                                   of learning and forging strong lifelong
                                                  Training” online wherever they are and        negotiation. Other topics related to                                                                                                                 friendships together.
Our MD, Mr Koichi Watanable, commenced            whenever they are free. By enabling the       JEL’s operations, such as health, safety
the conference with his opening speech            learning to be done at their convenience,     and environment (HSE) and ethics and
regarding his vision, HSE target of zero          we hope that staff can raise their safety     compliance will also be covered.                                                                                                                                  CDP3_Team Building Group Photo
accident, and the importance of resilience        awareness and knowledge.                                                                                                                                                                                                at Gardens By The Bay
in the face of COVID-19 challenges.                                                             After a prolonged pandemic, it was the
                                                  To close off the conference, Mr Koh Kew       first time since 2020 that our colleagues
Over the course of 6 hours, a total of 6          Sek, Chief Operating Officer, gave an         from various countries gathered together
JEL Group representatives presented               insightful speech on the challenges HSE       in person. It marked a big step towards
their respective HSE performances in              management faced on EPC projects.             normalcy, when we could once again have                                                  CDP3_Networking Lunch with MC Members and CDP Alumni
                                                                                                more face-to-face interactions.

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HR Updates                                                                                                                                                                        Continuous Learning
                                                                                                                                                                           In this issue, our colleague, Sophie Tan, shares her journey of growth
                                                                                                                                                                           as she pursued in a part- time diploma while taking on the demands
Digitalisation                                   JEL Encourages Continuous Learning                                                                                        of work.

of Medical and                                   Through Learning Schemes
Flexi Benefits                                                                                                                                                             I joined JEL as a
                                                                                                                                                                           Creative Executive
Management                                       JEL Study Award
                                                                                                                                                                           in 2020. Since young,
                                                                                                                                                                           Leonardo da Vinci has
                                                                                                                                                                           been a great inspiration
                                                                                                                                                                           to me. He was interested in a vast field of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                “      Learning never

                                                                                                                                     “
Since 1 January 2022, JEL has appointed          With aspirations to grow in his            in recognised tertiary institutions.
a third-party administrator (TPA) to             career, Santharaman Sanjeev Kumar,                                                                                        disciplines – from painting to engineering                  exhausts the mind
administer employees’ medical and flexi-         Lead Engineer from Electrical and          Eligible employees can apply for JEL                                           and many more. It was his hunger for
benefit claims.                                  Instrumentation Department, decided        Study Award (capped at $5,000 per             Known is a drop                  knowledge that particularly resonated                       – Leonardo da Vinci
                                                 to pursue a Master of Science in           award) to cover 10% of the fees of                                             with me as I have always been a curious
This has allowed us to leverage on their         Engineering Management at Coventry         programs for a diploma, bachelor’s
                                                                                                                                          and unknown is                   person who enjoys learning.
digital application to manage the benefits       University last year. He hoped to          degree, master’s degree or PhD                an ocean. We                     At JEL, we are constantly encouraged               Adapting to my new change was initially
and access their network of medical              gain more knowledge and exposure           degree. Awardees are also granted
                                                                                                                                                                           to improve ourselves. My department                a struggle. It was very stressful having
providers at preferred consultation rates        through the part-time program.             examination leave for assessments,            should keep                      head, Mr Paul Low, often motivates us to           to juggle between work and school.
and on cashless arrangement.                                                                thesis and project assignments.
                                                 Sanjeev is part of an increasing pool                                                    learning to stay                 further our studies, enrich ourselves and          However, I gradually started to cope. I
                                                                                                                                                                           broaden our skillsets so that we can better        am lucky to have colleagues who always
Besides tapping into the TPA’s wide              of employees who have returned             “The study award has boosted my
selection of panel clinics at reduced            to schools to upgrade their skills         motivation,” said Sanjeev, a recipient
                                                                                                                                          competent in this                contribute to JEL and to society. As such,         ensured that I do not miss my meals and
                                                                                                                                                                           I decided to pursue a part-time Diploma            are open to sharing their knowledge and
consultation    and    medication       costs,   and knowledge. To inculcate the            of JEL Study Award. “I felt recognized        ever-changing world.             course in Web and Programming – a                  guidance with me. I am also thankful to
employees can make seamless visits at the        core value of continuous learning          for   managing     the     challenging
clinics by showing their digital card instead    amongst employees, the company             demands from my studies and day-to-                                            different field compared to my current             JEL and my colleagues for their support.
                                                                                                                                          – Santharaman Sanjeev Kumar      job. The company was very supportive
of physical medical chits.                       set up JEL Study Award to support          day work.”
                                                                                                                                                                           and even sponsored my course fees.                 A year passed and I finally graduated in
                                                 employees furthering their education
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              May 2022! Overall, the journey was tough
For non-panel visits and flexi-benefit
                                                                                                                                                                           I enrolled into Singapore Polytechnic              yet rewarding. I learnt a lot from this
reimbursement, they can digitally submit
                                                                                                                                                                           where I had classes twice a week in                experience. I might even sign up for an
claims by uploading their receipts via the
                                                                                                                                                                           the evenings. This changed when                    online course on anatomy this year and
application. Previous claim process that
                                                                                                                                                                           COVID-19 hit, and restrictions were                my Master's degree a few years later.
requires manual follow-up approvals and
paper submissions have become obsolete.          JEL Learning Credit                                                                                                       enforced. Subsequently, classes were
                                                                                                                                                                           conducted online via Microsoft Teams.              While embarking on your own learning
                                                                                                                                                                           The course was challenging with a steep            journey, I feel it is important to identify
Employees can now conveniently check
                                                                                                                                                                           learning curve as I had no experience in           your learning style(s) to study efficiently.

                                                                                                                                     “
the balance of their entitlements on their       In addition to the establishment of JEL
                                                 Study Award, we have enhanced the                                                                                         programming. On top of that, I had to pick         While it is inevitable that you will be very
mobile devices at any time and place.
                                                 Learning Credit scheme – an initiative                                                                                    up new skills at work and meet extremely           busy and stressed coping with both work
On top of the advantages of digitalisation,      launched in 2017 to help employees                                                       Everything is                    tight datelines both at work and in                and studies, it is important to prioritise
                                                 take charge of their learning and                                                                                         school. After work, I had to do research           your tasks and pace yourself. To any
we can also rely on the TPA’s expertise to                                                                                                changing fast.
                                                 development. Each employee can now                                                                                        and prepare for topics covered in class            colleagues starting on their learning
review claims based on strict assessment
                                                 claim up to $100 for self-development                                                                                     for my homework and assignments.                   journey, never stop learning!
standards adopted by major insurance
                                                 courses.
                                                                                                                                          I need to pick
companies.
                                                                                                                                          up new skills
The automation in the medical and flexi-         The scheme aims to provide                 She shared, “Everything is changing
benefits management system has brought           employees the flexibility to upskill       fast. I need to pick up new skills and        and knowledge
convenience for employees and improved           at their own pace and convenience          knowledge to stay relevant. There is
                                                                                                                                          to stay relevant.
the efficiency of the administrative process.
We will continue with our digitalisation
efforts to add more value to our operations.
                                                 through MOOC (Massive Open Online
                                                 Courses) platforms and reputable
                                                 institutions at affordable fees. They
                                                 can benefit from courses that facilitate
                                                 personal or professional development
                                                                                            a wide variety of inexpensive courses
                                                                                            on MOOC platforms. I am glad that I
                                                                                            can use JEL Learning Credit to take
                                                                                            up a few online courses.”
                                                                                                                                          – Anna Chua                                                                              “     Once you
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         stop learning,
                                                 to be ready for the changing needs of      Human resources are our single
                                                 the market and workplace.                  most valuable asset and continuous                                                                                                           you start dying
                                                                                            learning ensures skills stay relevant
                                                 Anna Chua, Design Engineer from            and fresh to our business. JEL is                                                                                                            – Albert Einstein
                                                                                                                                                                                I invited Ms Wendy Wee and Mr Paul Low
                                                 Civil & Structure Department, utilised     committed to employees’ development                                                     to my graduation ceremony! Thank you
                                                 the learning credit for online courses     and will continue to explore more                                                                 both for being so supportive.
                                                 on Udemy.                                  learning initiatives.

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Insider Conversations                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Certificate of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Appreciation
In this issue, we talked to 2 of our                                                           Raja: I was assigned to Thailand for my first   Raja. I also miss my family”. However, after         will enjoy and grow from it as much as I did!
longest serving staff as they
shared their 40 years of working
                                                                                               overseas assignment, and I worked there
                                                                                               for a short period of time. I have worked in
                                                                                               other projects in Nigeria and Vietnam.
                                                                                                                                               he said that, he also started crying! When I
                                                                                                                                               saw him cry, I started laughing and told him,
                                                                                                                                               “You old bird suppose to console me but you
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Raja: I truly enjoyed working in JEL and
                                                                                                                                                                                                    I am sad to leave. For 40 years, JEL has
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Award
experience at JEL! Let us
welcome, Mr Chia Kok
Boon, Senior Head of                                                                           I am an easy-going person. So whenever
                                                                                               I encounter any problems or challenges at
                                                                                                                                               also end up crying!”. Till today, whenever I
                                                                                                                                               see him, I will remember that incident and
                                                                                                                                               we will have a good laugh over it.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    been my second home and there are many
                                                                                                                                                                                                    whom I would like to thank. First of all, Mr
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ngai and Pat Ong. They were the ‘pillars’
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ceremony
Construction Center 5, and
                                                                                               work, I would tell myself that these are part                                                        behind me. They really ‘pushed’ me and
Mr P. Rajaretnam, HR
                                                                                               of one’s job responsibilities. Hence, I would   Q. What do you think is the most                     supported me in my progression from an
Officer in HR & Admin
                                                                                               then simply find ways to overcome them          important factor to complete a project               Office Boy to the HR Officer that I am today.       On 5 May 2022, we celebrated a
division.
                                                                                               instead of dwelling on them needlessly.         successfully?                                                                                            joyous yet bittersweet occasion with 4
                                        Mr P. Rajaretnam              Mr Chia Kok Boon
                                                                                                                                                                                                    I also respect Mr Alan Phang because after          of our colleagues who are retiring from
                                                                                               Q. What did you like most about your            Chia: As a Project Manager, I personally             he took over the HR and Admin division,             JEL! They are Mr Chia Kok Boon from
                                                                                               job? Were there any funny moments               believe that to complete a project                   he really knew what I was doing in HR               Construction Center, Mr P. Rajaretnam
Q. To start off, can you please give a          After returning from Libya in 1989, I was      you would like to share?                        successfully, there are three things we must         and evaluated me well. I hope to seek his           from HR & Admin, Mr Subramanian
brief recount of your career at JEL?            assigned to take charge of the mechanical                                                      take note of. First is the skill or art of project   understanding if I have disappointed him in         Murugappan from Risk Management
                                                and electrical system works for Boon           Chia: After handling numerous projects, I       management. Second is good teamwork                  anyway.                                             and Ms Yan Xiang from EPC Piping.
Chia: It was back in 1982 that I first joined   Lay MRT station. I bet that many of our        find that the best thing about my job is the    that leads to even better team spirit. Third                                                             Both Mr Chia and Mr Rajaretnam have
JEL as an Electrical Engineer. It was my        colleagues do not know JEL was actively        feeling of immense satisfaction I get from      is the importance of anticipation, whereby           Next, I would like to take this opportunity to      worked at JEL for a staggering 40 years!
very first job. This year marks my 40th         involved in MRT projects during the early      seeing a project completed and handed           you should always expect the unexpected.             thank Ms Candice Tan from Finance. She              Whereas Mr Murugappan and Ms Yan
year at JEL where I eventually became a         stage of MRT Phase 1 construction! It was      over successfully.                              While it is only natural for different people to     took time and effort to look for an e-book to       have worked for 31 years and 9 years
Project Manager. Over the years, I have         my first time managing a ‘government’                                                          have different ways of managing projects,            help me quit smoking. I was a smoker for            respectively.
been involved in a total of 41 construction     project and I had to learn to manage                                                           I believe that with these three qualities or         over 40 years and tried to quit many times
projects.                                       government officials and agencies.                                                             things in mind, one can become a better              unsuccessfully. It was only after reading           As a recognition of their dedicated
                                                                                                                                               project manager.                                     the book, Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop             service and contributions to JEL, our
Raja: I first joined JEL as a Dispatch Rider    Other memorable projects were the Shell                                                                                                             Smoking, that I succeeded. Now I am proud           MD, Mr Watanabe, presented each of
back in March 1982. At that time, my main       ECC and ExxonMobil Chemical Plants.                                                            Q. Is there anyone whom you would                    to say “I Quitted!” Another person who has          them with a Certificate of Appreciation
duties were applying for Work Permits and       From those 2 projects, my team and I had                                                       like to give thanks to and any advice                always advised me to quit is Mr Derick. So          and Kagami crystal vase. Each retiree
Employment Pass. Over the years, I was          to work under very stringent safety and                                                        to new staff?                                        thank you very much, Candice and Derick!            also gave a short speech about their
gradually promoted to a Human Resource          quality requirements. It totally changed our                                                                                                                                                            times at JEL and offered their best
Officer. For this, I would like to give my      mindsets towards project management for                                                        Chia: During my 40 years in JEL, there were          There is one piece of advice I would like           wishes for JEL’s future.
salute to Mr Ngai Sek Kee, who was then         Petrol Chemical projects execution.                                                            many people who appeared at different                to share with everyone at JEL. Regardless
the HR Manager, for believing in me and                                                        As for funny moments, I remember there          stages in my career to help and support              of your position, always try to be friendly,        The session ended with everyone
giving me the opportunity.                      At the end of the day, I would say every       was this time when I felt really lucky as I     me. They were my superiors, subordinates,            greet each other and always remember that           posing together for a group photo to
                                                project is a good story and memory. What       had the chance to visit the Great Pyramid       fellow colleagues from various departments           it is what you know that is important and not       commemorate the occasion. We wish
Q. What are the most memorable                  is most important is to build up good          of Giza while I was in Egypt conducting a       and last but not least, my team members.             whom you know.                                      all of them a happy and well-deserved
projects you have been involved in?             relationships with both the client and the     project survey back in 2006. It has always      I would like to thank all of them. They will                                                             retirement!
                                                construction team members so we can            been my dream to visit the pyramid and          always remain in my heart even after I retire        Q. What would you like to do after
Chia: Even though it has been 40 years          work together to overcome any challenges       it finally came true! Funnily, when I saw       and leave JEL.                                       retiring?
ago, I still remember my first overseas         that might arise.                              the Great Pyramid of Giza, instead of
assignment to Libya. It was my first time                                                      marveling over it, I started thinking about     To all the new staff and engineers, I have           Chia: I already have several plans in mind
travelling overseas and being so                Q. What were some challenges you               how to construct a Pyramid instead! I guess     two advices which I would like to share. One         after retiring! First, I would like to spend time
far away from home. It was then                        faced and how did you                   the years of being an engineer has rubbed       is to always do your best and demonstrate            with my elderly parents and enjoy leisure
that I finally understood what a                       overcome them?                          off on me!                                      your abilities in achieving the target and           time with my family members. Second, I
“project” truly involves. During                                                                                                               goal. Another is when the opportunity to join        would like to spend more time enjoying my
my 6 years in Libya, I was                                 Chia: The thing I found most        Raja: I enjoy making new friends. In my         an overseas project comes by, do not miss            various hobbies that include reading texts
involved in the construction                               challenging was how to balance      job, I had the opportunity to meet all sorts    it! Although it will be a challenging process,       relating to Chinese culture and calligraphy.
of an Oxygen Plant, Water                                  my family and work. Overseas        of people from different backgrounds.           it will also be an invaluable one and the            Third, I look forward to travelling and going
Treatment Plant and Bar & Rod                              assignments were especially         Through my interactions and conversations       experience gained will definitely help build         to places of interest while I can still walk.
mill.                                                     challenging for me, particularly     with them, I was able to learn more about       your self-confidence and your ability to             Finally, I aim to start exercising more to
                                                          in the past when we did not          their lives and understand them better at       work independently. It will be a beneficial          become healthier and reduce my weight.
                                                          have mobile phones or internet       their level.                                    milestone in your career and life. I hope you
                                                          to communicate with my family. I                                                                                                          Raja: I find working fun and meaningful! If
                                                          still remember during my time in     I don’t know if it is more funny or                                                                  I could, I do not want to retire but to carry
                                                         a Libya project. I needed to travel   sad, but when I was first assigned                                                                   on working regardless of where I am. It is
                                                200km away from my worksite just to make       to Thailand, my daughter was only                                                                    not about having more time to enjoy life as
                                                an overseas call back to my family and then    1 years old. Whenever I called back                                                                  long as you can enjoy life to the fullest even
                                                travel another 200km to return!                home, my wife would tell me that my                                                                  while working!
                                                                                               little girl hugged my picture to sleep.
                                                Due to my frequent travel and long duration    Hearing this always made me cry.
                                                spent overseas, I had to seek understanding    One time, my good friend, Ali Razak,                                                                 A big thank you to both Mr Chia and
                                                from my family members.                        who worked alongside me as a                                                                         Mr Raja for sharing so much with us.
                                                                                               Safety Officer, told me this, “Don’t cry                                                             We wish them a happy retirement!

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CONNECTING @ JEL

JEL Photo Contest                                                                                                                            Hari Raya Quiz and Sharing Session
In January 2022, a photo contest was held with the theme “Our
Wonderful Moments in JEL!”. All staff from the JEL group can
participate by capturing any such moments and submitting their photo
with a caption. In all, we received 44 entries which were then judged on
3 components– aesthetics, creativity and meaningfulness. The winners
were subsequently announced during our annual JEL Dinner on 11
February.

Here are the top 3 winning entries.
                                                                                                                                                                                 Hong Wei Xun
                                                                                                        st
                                                                                                   1                                               Anna Chua

                                                                                                   Towards a Brighter Future
                                                                                                   This is the familiar route we take                                                                              Chua Mei Wei
                                                                                                   every day before engaging in our
                                                                                                   usual morning toolbox talk. It may
                                                                                                   seem lackadaisical to an outsider,
                                                                                                   but to us, this walk symbolises
                                                                                                   a new challenge every single
                                                                                                   time, something to triumph over,
                                                                                                   something to be proud of by the
                                                                                                   time the sun sets.

                                                                                                   Beyond this, this route is also
                                                                                                   where we meet great likeminded
                                                                                                   colleagues and friends, people
                                                                                                   pursuing the same dream, the same
                                                                                                   goal and working towards the same
                                                                                                   brighter future, for themselves, for
                                                                                                   colleagues and for family.

                                                                                                   Zheng Jun Cen
                                                                                                   Site Engineer
                                                                                                   NRER Project, Thailand                                                           We had a dialogue session with our Muslim colleagues!

                                                                                                                                          To celebrate Hari Raya with our Muslim         restaurants in Singapore. One of the
                                                                                                                                          colleagues, we hosted a lunch time session     restaurants mentioned was The Landmark
                                                                                                                                          with a “Guess to Win!” quiz segment            Restaurant located in Village Hotel Bugis,
                                                                                                                                          consisting of 15 Hari Raya related questions   which offers a Halal international buffet.
                                                                                                                                          via Teams. Contestants were tested on
                                                                                                                                          their Hari Raya related knowledge and          Through this meaningful event, we learnt
                                                                                                                                          the ones with the most number of fastest       more about Hari Raya from our Muslim

  2nd                                                                                                                                     correct entries stand to win a total of
                                                                                                                                          S$100 Fairprice vouchers. Our heartiest
                                                                                                                                          congratulations to the winners – Hong Wei
                                                                                                                                                                                         colleagues and also got to celebrate this
                                                                                                                                                                                         special day with them!

  Golden Jubilee Town Hall 2021 BTS                                                                                                       Xun, Anna Chua, and Chua Mei Wei! To the
                                                                                                                                          rest who participated, we hope you enjoyed
  “Everyone sees the glory moments,but they don’t
   see what happens behind the scenes.”                                    3rd                                                            the small snack.

                                    − Allyson Felix                                                                                       After the quiz segment, we invited our
                                                                           “When there is no social distancing, our finance
                                                                            team shared ownership during CNY in 2020.”                    Muslim colleagues, Issharudin from JML
  Sophie Tan
                                                                                                                                          HR and Siti Noreza from JEL HR & Admin
  Creative Executive
  Corporate Marketing Department                                           Candice Tan                                                    for a delightful dialogue session where they
                                                                           Head of Finance and Accounting Department                      shared more on the Hari Raya festival.
                                                                           Finance Division                                               From their customs to their favorite halal

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Enjoying the Greenery                                                                                                                     Hong Wei Xun
                                                                                                                                                   Design Engineer

                                       at the                                                                                                      Piping, EPC Center

                                                                                                                                                   My active lifestyle began in secondary            Nonetheless, I try my best to exercise at       simply states that: Weight Gain ≈ Calories
                                                                                                                                                   school when I first joined a sports CCA. As       least once or twice a week.                     Consumed – Calories Burnt. By always
     National                                    rchid Garden                                                                                      part of the training regime, I had training
                                                                                                                                                   sessions ranging from 3 days a week during        One of my favorite activities is playing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     keeping this rule in mind, I have become
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     more conscious of my diet, and try to eat
                                                                                                                                                   off-seasons to 6 days a week nearing              badminton. I am always up for a game or         less high calorie foods.
                                                                                                                                                   competition periods. Although it was really       two of badminton with my friends over the
                                                                                                                                                   tiring and exhausting, I realized that training   weekends whenever possible. To keep             Although I try to exercise regularly, I am
                                                                                                                                                   to be an athlete had many benefits too. To        myself active and fit, I would also do simple   aware that my current lifestyle is much less
                                                                                                                                                   name a few, aside from building resilience,       static exercises at home or go on short         active compared to when I was studying.
                                                                                                                                                   sportsmanship and teamwork, the frequent          runs.                                           So I am mindful to avoid snacking too much
                                                                                                                                                   training got me into a habit of maintaining a                                                     in between meals and also consume less
                                                                                                                                                   highly active and fit lifestyle. So I made it a   A healthy lifestyle requires discipline and     sugary drinks.
                                                                                                                                                   point to always join a sports CCA in my JC        consistent effort. It is a habit that must be
                                                                                                                                                   and University days. That meant a regular         consciously developed and maintained. It        While I may not follow an extremely strict
                                                                                                                                                   training schedule of 2 to 3 days a week           can be daunting for some to start on their      low carb, high protein diet or a rigid workout
                                                                                                                                                   which enabled me to maintain my fitness           fitness journey with so many challenges.        routine, I believe that with a balanced diet
The National Orchid Garden was opened            America at heights of between 650m and                                                            level whilst studying.                            For instance, maintaining a regular exercise    and moderate exercise, it is already more
on 20 October 1995 by Mr Lee Kuan Yew.           1,000m. Finally, the upgraded Tan Hoon                                                                                                              schedule when busy with work or family, or      than half the battle won.
Three hectares of carefully landscaped           Siang Mist House mimics a paleotropical                                                           Fast forward to today, I have since               having a balanced diet when there are so
slopes provide a home for 60,000 orchid          garden at 650m to 1,000m in altitude and                                                          graduated from University and started             many delicious food around.                     The first step to leading a healthy lifestyle
plants, including our national flower, Vanda     features a selection of unique, uncommon                                                          working. Like many others, I found it tough                                                       is to want a healthy lifestyle. With the right
Miss Joaquim.                                    or award-winning hybrids and species from                                                         to maintain a rigorous exercise schedule          Personally, I keep it simple by following the   attitude, you can do it too!
                                                 the speciality breeding stock of orchids from                                                     due to having less free time than before.         ‘Calories In, Calories Out’ rule. This rule
The National Orchid Garden is located            the National Orchid Garden’s collection.
on the highest hill in the middle of the
Singapore Botanic Gardens where you              Inside the National Orchid Garden, you will
may enjoy a walk along the scenic stretch        be ‘greeted’ with beautiful flowers at every
leading up. Along the way, you can even          corner. Every corner is literally a photo
see the resident monitor lizards and spotted     spot! I strongly suggest bringing your selfie
the iconic swans of the Botanic Gardens! It      stick when planning a trip there!
truly is a beautiful treasure not to be missed
and is worth a trip down with your loved         The Sembcorp Cool House is likely the place
ones!                                            which visitors will enjoy the most. The chilly
                                                 temperature inside serves as a welcoming
The National Orchid Garden underwent             treat after walking under the hot sun. Most
an extensive enhancement work with               of all, it resembled a more compact version
the addition of the new Tropical Montane         of the Cloud Forest in Gardens by the Bay,
Orchidetum. The new display was                  just with more beautiful flowers.                                                                                                                                                                   Salim Deen
subsequently unveiled by Prime Minister                                                                                                                                                                                                            Technical Specialist
Lee Hsien Loong on 3 April 2021. The             I never know that there are so many
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Process & Equipment, EPC Center
Orchidetum consists of 3 popular display         different types of orchids and flowers and       Before I started on my healthy lifestyle,        Let me share what I did to reduce my
areas which simulates the experience of          in so many different hues and shapes. It         I used to weigh 92kg with a Body Mass            weight:
ascending through a tropical cloud forest        was truly a fascinating and eye                  Index of 31.5. A NUH doctor suggested
and showcases the diverse orchids and            opening visit. Go experience                     that I reduce my weight through diet and         Diet
other plants.                                    it personally!                                   exercise. With the doctor’s encouragement          1. No breakfast. Lunch at 12pm and
                                                                                                  and advice, I decided to give it a try and the        dinner before 9pm. This makes for
The Sembcorp Cool House is designed              Article and photos by                            results after a year are really encouraging!          15 hours of fasting between dinner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ≥ 10,000
to emulate a high-elevation forest that          Koh Pei Ying and Chester Teo.                                                                          and lunch.
exists at altitudes of 1,000m to 2,000m,                                                          Here is a chart showing my weight loss             2. Before lunch, only consume drinks
with a surrounding temperature of 16°C to                                                         progress.                                             which do not contain any                                        steps
23°C. The Yuen Peng McNeice Bromeliad                                                                                                                   carbohydrates such as plain coffee
Collection enclosure has also been                                                                                                                      or water.                                    Exercise
upgraded to mimic a forest environment                                                                                                               3. Between lunch and dinner, other                • Walk a minimum of 10,000 steps a
                                                                            Vanda Miss Joaquim
from the Caribbean, Central and South                                                                                                                   drinks are acceptable as long as                 day. The more steps you walk, the           etc. Yes! Fruits too, as the sweeter they are,
                                                                    Picture from Nparks
                                                                                                                                                        they do not contain sugar.                       better the results. It will be even         the more sugar they contain.
                                                                                                                                                     4. The main idea is to avoid sugar                  better if you can include more
                                                                                                                                                        completely. No FRUITS, except for                vigorous exercises in your lifestyle.       Do your exercise regularly. At least go for
                                                                                                                                                        2 pieces of papaya a day.                                                                    walks consistently.
                                                                                                                                                     5. Cut down on carbohydrates. Reduce            To get good results and become healthier,
                                                                                                                                                        your rice intake to 50-60% of what           you must persevere with the program             You will see good results at the beginning
                                                                                                                                                        you normally consume. Eat more               and keep your weight loss goal in mind          of the program and also if you weigh more.
                                                                                                                                                        vegetables, fish and chicken instead.        whenever you encounter any challenges           This should motivate you to lose even more
                                                                                                                                                        Eggs are good too. The best dinner           and temptations! Do not get tempted by          weight. Lastly, if your BMI is less than 25,
                                                                                                                                                        meal is two slices of toasted bread          food, especially those high in sugar and/       DO NOT try this method. You are already at
                                                                                                                                                        with two boiled eggs.                        or carbohydrates like chocolates and fruits     a healthy weight.

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