We continue to strengthen our foundation through active community investment and continuous employee development. From emergency humanitarian relief and youth vocational training to civic art and internal learning, business units across the group are strengthening local ties and workplace capabilities.
Emergency Flood Relief in Lemyethna
Responding to severe seasonal flooding across Myanmar, employee volunteers visited affected communities throughout Lemyethna Township to provide immediate humanitarian assistance. The outreach team distributed critical food rations, clean drinking water, and essential domestic supplies directly to displaced families, delivering practical relief to help households rebuild.
Youth Employability Through Project Rangshala
Recognised for its impact on youth empowerment, Project Rangshala recently received the CSR TIMES Award 2026 in the Skill Development category. Guided by Managing Director Sharad Malhotra, the programme provides vocational training in automotive refinishing for young people from economically emerging backgrounds. This initiative actively builds a skilled talent pipeline to address technical labour shortages across the automotive collision trade.
Urban Restoration for Jakarta’s Quincentenary
In celebration of Jakarta’s 500th anniversary, a new civic partnership was formed with the Penjaringan sub-district government and municipal maintenance personnel (PPSU) under the Colouring Lives initiative. The community effort supplied 450 litres of heavy-duty Bee Brand 1000 protective enamel, alongside professional painting instruction, equipping local teams to successfully restore and repaint 30 transit stops throughout the district.
Preserving Cultural History in Con Dao
Preserving cultural history on Con Dao island, the 22nd community mural was recently unveiled along Co Ong Road at Mui Tau Be. Commemorating National War Invalids and Martyrs Day on 27 July, the Việt Nam Tươi Đẹp (Beautiful Vietnam) artwork depicts landmark architecture from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. The installation was finished with WeatherGard Plus+ exterior paint, specifically engineered to resist harsh marine salt spray, high humidity, and prolonged tropical exposure.
Aligning Strategy at the Malaysian Town Hall
Gathering employees to review operational performance and welcome incoming executive leaders, the 2nd Half Town Hall 2026 served as a key platform for strategic alignment. The interactive session concentrated on workforce capability, operational agility, and the rollout of artificial intelligence alongside digital workplace tools to streamline day-to-day coordination across all departments.
Group-Wide Upskilling at DG LearnFest 2026
Prioritising continuous upskilling, the eighth annual DG LearnFest delivered three days of internal professional development, drawing 3,500 employee attendances across 16 virtual sessions. Focusing on the core themes of Digital Acceleration, The Human Edge, and Wellbeing, the conference enabled teams across Australasia to explore digital transformation and practical workplace resilience.
Community Connections at the Tustin Street Fair
Championing community connections at the grassroots level, the Region 2 team proudly participated in the 2026 Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off in Old Town Tustin, marking their seventh consecutive year at the event. This initiative provided a valuable platform to connect with local homeowners and potential business partners, driving store awareness while engaging attendees with interactive activities featuring the 2026 Colour of the Year, Midnight Garden.
Building Local Visibility at the Poway Spring Festival
Continuing the commitment to local engagement, the Poway team actively represented the brand at the high-traffic Poway Spring Festival. By hosting a dedicated interactive booth and collaborating on store-specific promotions, the event successfully increased local visibility and strengthened meaningful relationships with residents and small businesses across the area.
