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Berjaya Coffee Company (M) Sdn Bhd                           Fleishman-Hillard Malaysia
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Operator of Starbucks Stores in Malaysia presents RM100,000 to Tabung Kanser Payu Dara, Putrajaya Hospital in fight against breast cancer

Fund will provide relief and assistance for women; reinforces Starbucks commitment to wellbeing of local community

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KUALA LUMPUR; December 18, 2002 - Berjaya Coffee Company (M) Sdn Bhd today presented RM100,000 to Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Seri Endon Mahmood, as contribution towards Tabung Kanser Payu Dara, Putrajaya Hospital.

Tabung Kanser Payu Dara, under the patronage of Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Seri Endon, was launched on November 19, 2002, and is specifically created to help women and their families cope with the effects and treatment of breast cancer.

“Although Starbucks is a global brand, it is also very focused and committed to local events and activities, such as raising funds towards breast cancer awareness and education. We firmly believe in supporting and participating in community activities where we are a neighbour,” said Pedro Man, president, Starbucks Coffee International.

Francis Lee, executive director Berjaya Group Bhd says, “Our contributions towards the Tabung Kanser Payu Dara is a small gesture of sharing in the goodness of our community.”

He adds: “We are also very appreciative and thankful to all our customers and friends, who stand together with us to contribute in this meaningful gesture to battle against this debilitating disease.”

Achieving this amount was a joint effort between the public and Berjaya Coffee Company, where proceeds of all ticket sales to Lord Of The Rings II movie were channeled solely toward the Fund.

The Tabung Kanser Payu Dara unit, which is based at Putrajaya Hospital, supports women and their families, in terms of medical treatment and emotional support and counselling while they overcome this disease.

Berjaya Coffee Company (M) Sdn Bhd. is the licensee of Starbucks coffee shops in Malaysia. This charity initiative is also in line with Starbucks Coffee Company worldwide corporate philosophy of giving back to the community where it operates. As the most widely recognized specialty coffee brand in Malaysia, Starbucks believes that its loyal customers and patrons will fully support the company as it seeks to play a more tangible role in the growth and development of the local community.

More than 2,500 Lord Of The Rings II tickets were specially printed for this charity premier. Tickets, costing RM20 each, were available at any Starbucks Coffee outlets in the Klang Valley beginning November 15, 2002. Customers could also redeem each ticket with one Tall Caffe Latte from any Starbucks Coffee location in Malaysia.

Berjaya Coffee Company (M) Sdn Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berjaya Group Berhad, a Malaysian conglomerate with business ventures in consumer marketing, hotel management, property and infrastructure development, financial and healthcare services, gaming and restaurant chains locally and internationally.

Starbucks Coffee International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Starbucks Coffee Company, the leading retailer, roaster and brand of speciality coffee in the world, with more than 5,800 retail locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim.