BSM Stays As Market Leader
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Compared with 2004, Brunei Shell Marketing achieved an increase of 4% on sales of its petroleum products this year, thanks to the stable growth of the country's economy.

This was stated by Pehin Dato Paduka Hj Abd Rahman Bin Haji Ibrahim, Minister of Finance II, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Board of Director of Brunei Shell Marketing Sdn Bhd, during its annual Malam Pemasaran last Saturday.

Still maintaining its position as the market leader in the competitive lubricant market, the Minister of Finance II said the success of BSM this year can only be achieved with hard work and effort of the entire staff of Brunei Shell Marketing and distributors of its products.

The chairman recapped a number of BSM landmark successes and achievements for BSM this year.

He said on the safety aspect, BSM has achieved four continuous years of operation with zero lost time injury. However, during the year, there were a number of unsafe incidents involving a few petroleum tankers and petrol stations.

In connection with the incidents, a numbers of safety awareness initiative and measures have been launched, including the unveiling of 20 brand new petroleum road tankers and the launch of the national road safety campaign for road users, he said.

Touching on the administration of petrol stations, he revealed the second exemplary petrol station programme has progressed smoothly.

The number of petrol stations recognised as exemplary petrol stations is on the rise. This has shown the increased commitment of petrol stations to polish up their administrative system.

On its contribution to society, BSM has continuously supported and is actively involved in the tsunami donation, the Shell Rimula basketball tournament, and Helix Walk A Hunt to raise contributions for charitable organisations.

The guest of honour urged BSM staff to be proactive and responsive in overcoming challenges posed by the everchanging environment.

Also present at the celebration, with the theme Our Land, were Pg Hj Yasmin Bin Pg Hj Mohamad, BSM managing director, and senior government officials.

Long services awards were given to 12 recipients. BMC (Commercial) awards for the highest sales of lubricants in 2005 were presented to NBT (Brunei), Kien Sing (Tan) Autopart Co and Galfar Sdn Bhd.

In the BMG (Shell Gas) Awards, the best distributors league programme awards went to Syarikat Perniagaan Melayu, Syarikat Hj Haris Bongsu and Overseas Agency. The Best LPG Regulator award went to Syarikat Perniagaan Melayu.

The guests were entertained by local artists and the famous comedian from Singapore, Phua Chu Kang.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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