Rewards-redeemable Electric Vehicle Super Charging service exclusively for The Point members 04.07.2023 SHKP is committed to promoting sustainable development. To support the Government's efforts to encourage the use of electric vehicles (EV) and provide greater convenience to The Point members, SHKP recently officially launched the EV Super Charging service exclusively for members, which is the first of its kind in Hong Kong, to enhance the shopping, commuting and living experience. Double benefits with a single app There are currently more than 54,000 electric private cars in Hong Kong, accounting for more than 60% of all newly registered private cars this year. In response to the growth of EVs and the significant demand for EV charging, SHKP installed high-performing chargers at its shopping malls exclusively for The Point members. Members can even use points to redeem this service, which is yet another exclusive benefit for them, in addition to our popular contactless parking service, allowing members to enjoy double benefits with a single app. The Point EV Super Charging service excels in three areas Super-fast 60kW chargers – The super-chargers can fulfil the needs of most EV owners and are compatible with most EV brands and models on the market. Seamlessly connection with The Point app – Members can enjoy the convenience of activating car-park gates, charging their EV and paying parking fees via The Point app. There is no need for them to download different apps or pay fees at a shroff counter, offering multiple benefits with a single app. Good value for money – The Point members can pay just HK$40 for a 15-minute super-fast charge or use 1,500 bonus points to redeem the service. The Point EV Super Charging service was piloted in six shopping malls – East Point City, Tsuen Wan Plaza, V city, Mikiki, Tai Po Mega Mall and YOHO MALL. SHKP plans to install super-fast EV chargers in 18 SHKP malls (including the above six malls) across the territory by the second quarter of 2024. This member-exclusive EV charging network will span Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, strengthening SHKP's competitive edge in the market. Contactless parking service extended to 100 Wilson car parks Starting in July 2023, the member-exclusive contactless parking service will be gradually extended to 55 designated car parks managed by Wilson Parking. The service will be further extended to 100 Wilson car parks by the end of this year. This will allow The Point members to enjoy added convenience as they can enter and exit these designated car parks across the city using the contactless mode and pay parking fees hassle-free via The Point app.

Kai Shing launches charter on saving energy and reducing carbon emissions with universities and organizations in Hong Kong 03.07.2023 SHKP's property management subsidiary Kai Shing has actively leveraged various innovative technologies to enhance the sustainability performance of its managed properties. Recently, Kai Shing launched a charter to achieve a 24-month energy reduction target with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), CLPe Solutions, Jardine Engineering Corporation and Trane Service Hong Kong. Eight properties managed by Kai Shing, including International Commerce Centre, New Town Plaza, Metroplaza, YOHO MALL and Kowloon Commerce Centre, will adopt comprehensive AI controls in their air-conditioning systems. This is expected to save a significant three million kWh of electricity, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of about 900 three-person households, from July 2023 to June 2025. Through this collaboration, Kai Shing will help tenants save energy by utilizing innovative technologies, collectively enhancing energy efficiency and contributing to building a green environment.

Chairman and Managing Director Raymond Kwok meets with the young generation 30.06.2023 The company has always placed great emphasis on developing young talent. Recently, Chairman and Managing Director Raymond Kwok and other senior executives had an engaging dialogue with university students in a meeting arranged by Project Melo, a not-for-profit organization supporting youth empowerment. During the exchange, Mr. Kwok shared his perspectives on personal development, encouraging the students to learn more about the opportunities for growth and development in the Greater Bay Area and to build a strong social network. He also advised them to remain curious and resilient in a rapidly changing world. The students very much enjoyed the discussion and found the tips useful and inspiring.

Hong Yip clinches the Age-Friendly Employer Award under a Jockey Club scheme 20.06.2023 Hong Yip has supported an age-friendly culture and provided older people with opportunities to unleash their talent and expertise in the workplace over the years. Recently, Hong Yip became the sole company in the property and facility management sector to receive the Age-Friendly Employer Award under the Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme 2022. Hong Yip believes that the older employees bring a wealth of work experience and knowledge to the company, which are beneficial to team building, thus extending the official retirement age for frontline staff to 70 years of age. Depending on their expertise and work experience, the older employees are offered positions as contractual consultants, trainers or auditors in various departments to pass on the corporate culture, and their knowledge and experience to the next generation of employees. In addition to supporting the Post-50 Internship Programme, organized by the Employees Retraining Board, Hong Yip launched the Mentorship Training Programme, equivalent to Qualification Framework Level 3, to groom senior employees to become mentors of new employees. Retired employees were appointed to be mentors of the programme and to conduct regular assessments.

Wetland Seasons Park wins the Quality Building Award for its success in striking a balance between conservation and development 09.06.2023 Wetland Seasons Park, developed by SHKP, was awarded the Grand Award in the Hong Kong Residential (Multiple Buildings) category in the Quality Building Award 2022, the highest honour in the category. The award is recognition of Wetland Seasons Park's achievements in urban-rural integration and striking the right balance between development and conservation. SHKP Executive Director Robert Chan said: "Wetland Seasons Park, located next to Hong Kong's only Wetland Park, enjoys a unique ecological landscape. Despite facing challenges in the planning, design and construction phase, the various teams worked closely together in the spirit of Building Homes with Heart and strived for excellence in all aspects of the project. The development now offers residents a healthy lifestyle, promoting nature conservation (Green), physical and mental wellness (Wellness), and smart living (Smart), and helping to build a sustainable community in Hong Kong." The Quality Building Award is a prestigious biennial event in the industry, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Construction Association, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects, the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, The Hong Kong Institute of Housing, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, the Hong Kong Chapter of the International Facility Management Association, and The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong. The award aims to recognize project teams that demonstrate excellence and teamwork in designing and constructing quality buildings. This year's theme is "Smart | Sustainable | Superior". The Quality Building Award 2022 received 42 entries, and after a rigorous judging process that included site visits and presentations, Wetland Seasons Park was selected as the winner in the category by a 15-member panel of industry leaders.

The brand-new ICC Light and Music Show animation takes viewers on an extraordinary time journey 22.05.2023 The ICC Light and Music Show recently presented a brand-new two-minute animation, called Infinite Timing, illuminating Victoria Harbour and taking the public on a special time journey. Starting from today, the light show will be displayed every evening from 7 to 10pm, transforming the façades of the International Commerce Centre into Hong Kong's tallest 'clock tower'. The animation reminds us of the quick passing of time via various devices and inspires us to cherish the present and live life to the fullest.

Enhancing work quality and safety through suggestion schemes 04.05.2023 To foster work enhancement and keep abreast of the latest market trends, SHKP organizes the Quality Raising Suggestion Scheme (QRSS) and Work Safety Suggestion Scheme (WSSS) annually to encourage our colleagues to develop innovative and practicable suggestions to raise work quality and safety. The 29th Quality Raising Suggestion Scheme and the 14th Work Safety Suggestion Scheme were recently successfully concluded, and the results were announced. SHKPnews introduces the Gold Award winners’ proposals, showing how they put new technology into practice. 29th Quality Raising Suggestion Scheme Gold Award winner: Lik On Technology Limited Project Title: VR Goes Everywhere With the rapid development of technology, virtual reality (VR) is being widely applied in various areas and industries. Lik On Technology, a subsidiary of Hong Yip, developed a VR platform, called "VR Goes Everywhere". Leveraging Matterport 3D panoramic space capture technology, the team spent half a year developing a platform to provide value-added services, including the first-ever 3D WayFinding technology, which provides virtual tours of housing developments and shopping malls. The platform can also be widely applied in various areas, including interactive mini-games for shopping malls, virtual flat tours, renovation inspections, synchronized teaching and virtual exhibitions. "VR Goes Everywhere" was launched more than two years ago and has become mature technology. It has been adopted by 153 clients, such as shopping malls, restaurants, public service institutions and other businesses, in 52 countries and regions, including the United Kingdom, the United States, France and Spain. 14th Work Safety Suggestion Scheme Gold Award winner: Sanfield (Management) Project Title: Working Safely on Gondolas In view of the frequent occurrence of gondola accidents on construction sites in recent years, Sanfield (Management) successfully installed individual pulley blocks on the monorail suspended work platform, commonly known as a gondola, to improve work safety and reduce potential risks. The team installed six pulley blocks to prevent gondola derailment, comprising four large pulleys supporting the gondola and two small pulleys anchoring the lifelines and buckles to protect the workers. The design passed the safety test conducted by an independent registered engineer and was recognized by the Labour Department for protecting the workers effectively. The design can be widely applied on all SHKP construction sites, as well as other repair and maintenance projects. The design has enhanced work-at-height safety, raised productivity by 36%, and reduced labour costs and examination time by 36% and 96%, respectively. Sanfield (Management) expect the design to benefit the construction industry and provide workers with better protection.

Kai Shing and Hong Yip clinch multiple awards at the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence 27.04.2023 SHKP places great emphasis on sustainable development, and its property management subsidiaries Kai Shing and Hong Yip are committed to fostering green management. In recognition of their remarkable performance, both companies clinched multiple awards at the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE), which is jointly organized by the Environmental Campaign Committee, the Environment and Ecology Bureau, and nine other organizations. Thirty-nine properties managed by Kai Shing certified as Hong Kong Green Organizations New Town Plaza, New Town Tower and Metropolis Plaza, which are managed by Kai Shing, received the Gold Award this year. New Town Plaza and New Town Tower have actively leveraged innovative technology and implemented various environmental and decarbonization measures. For instance, they reduced construction waste by over 160 tonnes by encouraging leaving tenants to keep their decorations when moving out. Metropolis Plaza established a green association and launched various activities and initiatives to promote a low-carbon lifestyle, including a food waste recycling programme, and an organic farm on the podium, which allows the residents to enjoy farming. In addition, 39 properties managed by Kai Shing were certified as Hong Kong Green Organizations for their excellent performance in four environmental areas: waste reduction, energy saving, carbon reduction and indoor air quality improvement. Hong Yip projects recognized as Outstanding HKAEE Promotional Partners Park Central (Shopping Arcade), Tsuen Wan Plaza (Shopping Arcade), Royal Peninsula and New Tech Plaza, which are managed by Hong Yip, were recognized as Outstanding HKAEE Promotional Partners for their efforts in promoting the HKAEE and inviting their business partners to participate in the award. The headquarters of Hong Yip and 245 of the properties it manages were also certified as Hong Kong Green Organizations.

SHKP hotels internship programme open day encourages young people to join the hotel industry 25.04.2023 To attract more young people to join the hotel industry, the Hotel Division of SHKP and the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) recently organized an open day for the SHKP Hotels x PolyU CPCE Experiential Learning Programme, which provides more than 200 internship opportunities for CPCE students. The open day was well received and attracted nearly 500 students. Providing a two-year experiential learning programme SHKP and PolyU CPCE signed a memorandum of understanding on a two-year experiential learning programme, which is open to all CPCE students. The programme provides the participating students with more than 500 hours of training at nine SHKP hotels: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, W Hong Kong, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, The Royal Garden, Royal Plaza Hotel, Royal Park Hotel, Royal View Hotel and Alva Hotel by Royal. Upon completion of the internship, the students will receive a certificate of completion and will have priority in being considered for full-time positions at these hotels after graduation. The open day was recently held at PolyU CPCE's West Kowloon Campus. It featured booths set up by the nine hotels and introduced the relevant job opportunities in various departments and the latest developments in the industry. Michael Lam, Deputy Vice President (Asset Management) of the Hotel Division of SHKP, said the hotel industry has strong demand for manpower, as the number of visitors is expected to shoot up with the removal of all anti-pandemic measures. By offering training opportunities in various departments in the hotels, SHKP hopes that the internship programme will encourage more students to join the industry, providing new blood and creating a win-win situation for both the hotels and the students.