CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility

The MUI Group recognises its duty as a responsible corporate citizen. We are firmly committed to the principles and practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Our CSR initiatives are rooted in the universal belief that every organisation owes a duty to act responsibly for the good of its employees, customers, shareholders, the communities in which it operates, the environment and society at large. The Group’s CSR involvement is summarised under the following broad headings:

Community

The Group believes in sharing its success with the community. In addition to ensuring that its products and services meet the high standards of quality, safety and value, the Group, through its various businesses, actively supports various charity projects, healthcare and education institutions, and community events. For over a decade now, the Group has offered patronage , and support to the Selangor Philharmonic Society, and help promote local performing arts.

Workplace

The Group strives to provide a safe, healthy and fair workplace environment. Its management ensures that good practices are observed in occupational safety of the workplace. Every business assigned a senior staff member to head the OSHA committee which meets periodically to review workplace practices relating to occupational safety, hygiene, sanitation, first aid and fire safety.

Marketplace

The Group strives to provide a safe, healthy and fair workplace environment. Its management ensures that good practices are observed in occupational safety of the workplace. Every business assigned a senior staff member to head the OSHA committee which meets periodically to review workplace practices relating to occupational safety, hygiene, sanitation, first aid and fire safety.One of the underlying principles of the Group's business philosophy is its sense of fair play in business practices. Ethical engagement with the marketplace is something the Group takes seriously. In this regard, the Group strives to deliver products and services that meet the criteria of value, safety, quality, and satisfaction to its customers and clients. The Group offers quality products and services to its customers, while, at the same time, ensuring ethical sourcing to promote human rights. Its businesses constantly engage with external stakeholders to understand customer and market feedbacks.

Environment

The Group recognises the importance of environmental protection and preservation in all its business operations. Its businesses support efforts that promote a cleaner and healthier environment in their day-to-day activities. Procedures that ensure sound environmental practices are encouraged in its hotels, retail outlets, and manufacturing plant. In its township development, homes are developed with generous provisions of landscaped spaces and social infrastructure.

CSR Highlights

  • The Group sponsored RM50,000 for the World Chinese Economic Forum 2019 held from 17 to 18 October 2019.
  • The Network Foods group continues with its community initiative called ‘Jom Sekolah’ for the children of Kampung Orang Asli Kerling (KOA Kerling) in Hulu Selangor. Its aim is to reduce the school drop-out rate for these children, offering rewards for their attendance and school performance.
  • Corus Hotels in the United Kingdom continues to support local community projects and offers assistance to local charities. Among others, Corus Hotel Hyde Park established a partnership with Food Bank during Christmas and supported the Macmillan Cancer association.
  • Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur continues to give to homes in need by providing hotel meals during festive occasions and donating food items. In conjunction with Senior Citizens’ Month in October 2019, they invited the folks from Rumah Charis in Setapak for a fun get-together at the hotel.
  • Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur is also scaling up on its sustainable development practices to reduce the impact of the tourism sector on the environment. It includes recycling programmes and reducing reliance on singleuse plastic. The hotel no longer makes available plastic straws.
  • Corus Paradise Resort Hotel Port Dickson lends a hand to local charities through financial contributions as well as other forms of donation, including goods and services.
  • West Synergy made donations of about RM12,000 to various homes and welfare organizations.