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  • ESG ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA LAUNCHES ‘ESGAMCONNECT’ TODRIVE BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

    ESG ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA LAUNCHES ‘ESGAMCONNECT’ TODRIVE BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

    ESG Association of Malaysia Launches AI-Powered ESGAMConnect Platform to Accelerate Business Sustainability. The ESG Association of Malaysia (ESGAM) has officially launched ESGAMConnect, an innovative AI-powered Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) platform, in collaboration with iForte Intelligence Sdn Bhd. Designed to transform the ESG landscape for Malaysian businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), ESGAMConnect aims to accelerate the country’s shift toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

    This all-in-one digital ecosystem provides businesses with access to a wide range of ESG tools and resources. At its core is an AI virtual assistant that helps users navigate the ESG value chain—from learning and development to compliance and reporting. The platform features digital ESG assessments to identify operational gaps, training programmes, and a sector-specific marketplace that connects users with verified ESG consultants, trainers, auditors, and solution providers.

    ESGAMConnect also facilitates ESG reporting and audit readiness by offering referrals to relevant accreditation bodies and recommending appropriate carbon credit platforms. The inclusion of a financing and grants hub enables businesses to explore government-backed support schemes and green financing options, helping them scale ESG initiatives and tap into emerging investment opportunities. By integrating these capabilities, ESGAMConnect transforms ESG adoption from a compliance burden into a strategic, data-driven business advantage.

    The launch event, held at the IBM Malaysia Auditorium, was officiated by Minister of Digital YB Gobind Singh Deo, and attended by key figures including Ministry of Digital Secretary-General Tuan Fabian Bigar, ESGAM President Professor Cheah Kok Hoong, ESGAM Vice-President and ESGAMConnect Project Lead Eric Chong, and iForte CEO Ng Chin Keong. In his address, the Minister highlighted the critical role of digital technologies in enabling sustainable growth, stating that AI-powered tools like ESGAMConnect are pivotal in helping businesses embed responsible practices and stay competitive in the green economy.

    Professor Cheah underscored the platform’s strategic importance, calling ESGAMConnect a national ecosystem driven by intelligence, accessibility, and collaboration. He emphasized that the platform is a unifying force bringing together government, businesses, and civil society to champion ESG progress, especially for SMEs aiming to lead with purpose and adopt sustainable business models.

    To strengthen its ecosystem, ESGAM also formalized strategic partnerships through Memoranda of Understanding with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM), SME Association of Malaysia (SMEAM), and Malaysian CSO-SDG Alliance (MCSA). These collaborations aim to broaden ESGAMConnect’s reach and support capacity-building efforts for businesses nationwide.

    With sustainability increasingly recognized as a driver of long-term business value, ESGAMConnect offers enterprises a robust framework for translating ESG principles into measurable, competitive outcomes. ESGAM is also calling on ESG service providers to partner by showcasing their solutions on the platform, further enriching Malaysia’s sustainability ecosystem. Businesses and solution providers can now register on the live platform at https://vep-uat.esgmalaysia.org.

  • Panggung Purnama Fasa 1: ‘Main Kasar’ Bilal Indrajaya Dilancarkan Sebagai ‘Peluru Pertama’ Artis Fasa Kedua dan Finale Akan Diumumkan Tidak Lama Lagi!

    Panggung Purnama Fasa 1: ‘Main Kasar’ Bilal Indrajaya Dilancarkan Sebagai ‘Peluru Pertama’ Artis Fasa Kedua dan Finale Akan Diumumkan Tidak Lama Lagi!

    Bilal Indrajaya Jadi Tarikan Utama Panggung Purnama Fasa Pertama. Seumpama bulan penuh menyinari malam, begitulah kehadiran Panggung Purnama, sebuah konsert yang menjanjikan persembahan hebat daripada barisan penghibur terkemuka Nusantara. Menjadi medan pertemuan peminat dan seniman, konsert ini bakal berlangsung pada 28 September 2025 di Zepp Kuala Lumpur, dengan penyanyi sensasi dari Indonesia, Bilal Indrajaya, diumumkan sebagai ‘peluru pertama’ bagi fasa pertama acara ini.

    Penganjur konsert, UdaraLaskhar, menyifatkan pemilihan Bilal sebagai satu langkah yang tepat dan dinanti-nantikan oleh peminat tempatan yang selama ini mengagumi karya penyanyi kelahiran Jakarta itu. Nama Bilal bukan asing di telinga peminat muzik Malaysia, terutamanya selepas lagu “Biar” yang dirilis pada tahun 2018 menjadi ‘lagu kebangsaan’ tidak rasmi dalam kalangan pengikut setianya. Selain itu, penampilannya di pelbagai festival berprestij seperti BNI Java Jazz Festival 2024 memperkukuh reputasinya sebagai penghibur yang mempunyai daya tarik tersendiri.

    Menurut John Labu, wakil UdaraLaskhar, kehadiran Bilal di Panggung Purnama adalah jawapan kepada permintaan ramai yang ingin menikmati nyanyian dan karisma Bilal secara langsung. “Kami percaya kepada aura Bilal – daripada gaya persembahan yang unik hinggalah kepada karya-karyanya yang penuh emosi dan nuansa. Beliau adalah pilihan sempurna untuk membuka tirai Panggung Purnama,” jelasnya.

    Menariknya, Bilal juga mempunyai hubungan erat dengan peminat Malaysia melalui kolaborasi muzik bersama nama-nama tempatan seperti Noh Salleh dalam lagu Niscaya, serta Ruang Kecil dan Yang Tercinta bersama Romantic Echoes – semuanya sudah menjadi siulan dalam kalangan penggemar muzik alternatif.

    Bagi Bilal sendiri, konsert ini merupakan medan istimewa untuk meraikan muzik bersama peminat. “Panggung Purnama adalah seperti festival peribadi antara saya dan pendengar yang sentiasa mendukung karya saya,” katanya. Penyanyi berusia 29 tahun yang terkenal dengan lagu Dara ini juga tidak sabar untuk menjadikan malam itu sebuah pesta penuh emosi dan kenangan.

    Pengumuman barisan artis untuk fasa kedua dan finale akan dibuat tidak lama lagi, dan penganjur menyarankan peminat untuk mengikuti perkembangan melalui media sosial rasmi Panggung Purnama. Tiket konsert kini boleh dibeli melalui www.ilassotickets.com, dengan lima kategori berbeza ditawarkan – Bintang (RM189), Langit (RM229), Awan (RM249), Bumi (RM259) dan Purnama (RM479).

    Jangan lepaskan peluang untuk menjadi sebahagian daripada malam yang bakal menyatukan seni, emosi dan suara Nusantara. Jika Bilal sudah bersedia menyambut anda di Panggung Purnama, sanggupkah anda membiarkannya menanti tanpa jawapan?

    INFORMASI

    ACARA: PANGGUNG PURNAMA
    LOKASI: ZEPP KUALA LUMPUR
    TARIKH: 28 SEPTEMBER 2025

    PENGANJUR: UDARALASKHAR

    PEMBELIAN TIKET: WWW.ILASSOTICKETS.COM

  • QNET Launches Its Premier V-Malaysia 2025 Convention in Penang

    QNET Launches Its Premier V-Malaysia 2025 Convention in Penang

    QNET’s V-Malaysia 2025 Convention Launches in Penang, Drawing Thousands of Global Attendees. Global wellness and lifestyle company QNET has officially kicked off its flagship event, V-Malaysia 2025, at the Penang SPICE Convention Centre. Running from 21 to 25 June, the convention has attracted over 8,000 international participants from more than 30 countries, further cementing Penang’s status as a premier destination for major international business events. This year marks the 13th consecutive time that QNET has selected Penang to host the event, underscoring the island’s growing reputation as a world-class hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE).

    The convention is a result of a strategic collaboration between QNET and its long-standing event partner, V Global Management (The V), along with Tourism Malaysia, the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), and its state-level counterpart, the Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau (PCEB). V-Malaysia has evolved into a powerful platform for networking, entrepreneurial training, and cross-cultural exchange. The synergy between QNET and The V, an internationally respected leader in large-scale training and events, has been instrumental in drawing a global audience year after year.

    YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), highlighted the broader strategic significance of the event. He noted that Malaysia’s chairmanship of the 46th ASEAN Summit has already increased regional interest, and Penang’s thriving tourism ecosystem has contributed an estimated RM1.29 billion in economic impact from Business Events in 2024—up from RM1.03 billion in 2023. He commended QNET for its continued commitment, emphasizing the convention’s direct contribution to job creation, tourism revenue, and Penang’s branding as a top-tier business events destination.

    QNET’s Chief Marketing Officer, Trevor Kuna, praised Penang’s blend of infrastructure, cultural richness, and institutional support. He credited the enduring partnership with Tourism Malaysia and PCEB for enabling the consistent success of V-Malaysia. He also acknowledged the value of destination incentives and strategic support, which have made Penang a globally competitive venue for such high-impact events.

    The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, plays a vital role in promoting the country’s business tourism landscape. In 2023, MyCEB facilitated 248 business events that brought in over 180,700 international delegates and contributed approximately RM2.8 billion in economic impact. For V-Malaysia 2025, MyCEB’s leadership in destination marketing and coordination between federal and state entities has been pivotal in enhancing Penang’s appeal as a MICE destination.

    Tourism Malaysia has also played an essential role, providing targeted incentives and logistical support that helped position V-Malaysia 2025 as a major global event. This initiative aligns with the Malaysian government’s broader mission to elevate the country’s standing as a host for international conventions and corporate gatherings.

    In addition to its extensive program of training and development, QNET used the convention to showcase its latest innovations in wellness, including Harmoniq, a bio-signaling patch, and QWIK, a new range of oral health and nutrition strips.

    As V-Malaysia 2025 continues through the week, it stands not only as a celebration of entrepreneurship and personal growth but also as a testament to the power of public-private collaboration in strengthening Malaysia’s MICE industry and driving economic growth. For more information about the event, visit QNET’s official website.

  • Special Olympics Marks One-Year Countdown to 2026 USA Games, Unveils Three-Year Bank of America Grant and Platinum-Level Partnership

    Special Olympics Marks One-Year Countdown to 2026 USA Games, Unveils Three-Year Bank of America Grant and Platinum-Level Partnership

    Special Olympics and Bank of America Announce \$5 Million Grant and Platinum Partnership Ahead of 2026 USA Games. Special Olympics International and Bank of America have announced a \$5 million, three-year grant aimed at expanding programs that empower athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through leadership development, workforce readiness training, and community inclusion. This significant investment will bolster the infrastructure of Special Olympics’ Athlete Leadership and Unified Leadership initiatives, allowing for expanded reach across local, national, and global levels—including new programming in Asia Pacific, Africa, and Latin America.

    The funding will enhance existing training and leadership initiatives such as Unified Leadership, a curriculum co-developed and facilitated by individuals with IDD that promotes inclusive mindsets in the workplace. So far, this training has been offered to more than 2,000 schools, businesses, and organizations globally. According to Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics, the partnership comes at a pivotal moment: “Bank of America recognizes that our athletes are powerful voices for inclusion and are helping ensure they are leading and contributing meaningfully to society.”

    As part of this deepened collaboration, Bank of America has also been named a Platinum Partner for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, scheduled to take place June 20–26, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The bank will sponsor the golf competition, which will feature more than 159 athletes and 40 caddies. This sponsorship complements the bank’s broader “Golf with Us” initiative, launched earlier this year to increase access to the sport across the U.S.

    The partnership reflects Bank of America’s long-standing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company’s disability-focused initiatives include an internal Support Services team employing over 300 individuals with IDD and the Disability Action Network (DAN), which fosters professional development and community engagement among more than 23,000 members worldwide. Additionally, in partnership with Special Olympics and the National Disability Institute, Bank of America has co-developed “Better Money Habits” financial education tools tailored for people with intellectual disabilities.

    For athletes like Charlotte Miller of Special Olympics Indiana, these programs are life-changing. “Through the Athlete Leadership Program, I’ve built skills in photography and public speaking, and I’ve even taught financial literacy through Better Money Habits,” said Miller, who will also be competing in golf at the 2026 USA Games.

    AJ Barkley, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Bank of America, emphasized the transformative nature of the alliance: “Sports unite people in powerful ways. Our nearly 50-year partnership with Special Olympics continues to reflect our shared goal of creating opportunities for people of all abilities to lead and thrive.”

    The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are expected to be one of the largest sporting events in the country next year, drawing over 3,000 athletes from across all 50 states and attracting tens of thousands of spectators. For more information, visit 2026specialolympicsusagames.org.

  • HONOR Magic V5 Outshines Rivals, Breaks Record as World’s Thinnest Foldable; Officially Headed to Malaysia

    HONOR Magic V5 Outshines Rivals, Breaks Record as World’s Thinnest Foldable; Officially Headed to Malaysia

    HONOR Magic V5 Breaks Record as World’s Thinnest Foldable Smartphone, Set to Launch in Malaysia. Global technology leader HONOR has officially unveiled its latest innovation, the HONOR Magic V5, which now holds the title of the world’s slimmest foldable flagship smartphone. Following much anticipation and teasers across social media, the company revealed that the new Magic V5 measures an ultra-slim 8.8mm when folded—surpassing its predecessor, the HONOR Magic V3, which stood at 9.2mm. Despite this impressive reduction in thickness, the Magic V5 maintains exceptional performance standards, delivering top-tier hardware, powerful processing, and smooth multitasking capabilities without compromise.

    The announcement has already generated considerable excitement, and HONOR has confirmed that the Magic V5 will officially be arriving in Malaysia soon. Malaysians eager for a device that blends elegant design with powerful functionality will find the Magic V5 particularly appealing. Designed for convenience and style, the foldable phone is roughly the same thickness as a 50-cent coin or a local biscuit, making it incredibly easy to carry in pockets, pouches, or handbags without the usual bulk associated with foldable devices.

    Beyond its sleek profile, the HONOR Magic V5 features a suite of upgrades that support seamless multitasking, enhanced productivity, and an overall user experience that rivals traditional bar phones—while still offering the unique advantages of a foldable screen. It’s a bold statement in design and functionality, crafted to meet the needs of modern users who demand both portability and performance.

    In conjunction with the announcement, HONOR has also launched its Magic V5 Beta Experiencer Program in Malaysia. This exclusive opportunity invites tech enthusiasts to be among the first to test and review the Magic V5, gaining early access to the device while participating in its development feedback process. Interested individuals can register starting today via the HONOR Malaysia website, and selected participants will be contacted directly by HONOR representatives.

    More details, including the official Malaysian launch date, will be announced soon. To stay updated on the HONOR Magic V5 and other upcoming releases, consumers are encouraged to follow HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page and visit the HONOR Malaysia website.

    Registration for the HONOR Magic V5 Beta Experiencer Program:
    https://www.honor.com/my/shop/new-product-beta/

    About HONOR:
    HONOR is a global pioneer in the AI device ecosystem, dedicated to enhancing human-device interaction in the new era of intelligent technology. Through its expansive portfolio—including AI-powered smartphones, PCs, tablets, and wearables—HONOR aims to build a connected world that empowers users to thrive in the digital age.