DEAR VALUED SHAREHOLDERS,
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Management of Tradewinds Corporation Berhad (“TCB”), I am pleased to present the 40th Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2006.
 
 
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
During the year in review, the Malaysian economy was stronger and more resilient despite challenging environment encompassing persistently high crude oil prices, rising global interest rates and increased competition from emerging regional economies. Pragmatic macroeconomic policies coupled with strong fundamentals and robust domestic activity particularly in the private sector, has continued to propel economic expansion amidst high export demand for electronics and primary commodities. This resulted in an overall growth in real Gross Domestic Product of 5.9%.
 
 

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