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  • MCMILLAN WOODS GLOBAL AWARDS 2023: A NIGHT OF HONORING EXCELLENCE AND PHILANTHROPY.

    This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Dato'%20Seri%20Dr.%20Raymond%20Liew,%20President%20&%20Founder%20of%20MCMWG.jpg The McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023 serves as a platform to highlight exceptional achievements and inspire future generations across various sectors. Amber Chia 谢丽萍; Hong Kong actress and influencer, Gine Lin Siu Kiu 連小喬; award-winning Hong Kong actress Wiyona Yeung 楊梓菁; the thunderous powerful drummer, Eric Lau and the visionary Australian billionaire magnate, Georgina Hope Rinehart. Organised by McMillan Woods Global (MCMWG) and held at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the event was officiated by Y.M. Tunku Dato’ Mu’tamir Tunku Tan Sri Mohamed from the Royal Household of Negeri Sembilan. It brought together more than six hundred industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, and philanthropists who witnessed a standout moment when McM Cares (a philanthropic programme under MCMWG) made a heartfelt RM300,000 donation to the National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM). This act of philanthropy not only demonstrated MCMWG’s generosity but also emphasised the significance of corporate social responsibility and the transformative impact organisations can achieve by aligning their success with community betterment. Dato’ Seri Dr. Raymond Liew, President & Founder of MCMWG stated, “We ensure that a minimum of RM100,000 is given to charity every year through our net profits and multiple charity drives leading up to the awards night. The McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023 is a celebration of excellence and a reminder that success is not just about personal achievement but also about leaving a positive mark on the world,” “We’ve reached our 10th Anniversary this year, which is a testament to the enduring impact of the McMillan Global Awards. To celebrate, we have rebranded with the tagline ‘Authenticity, Authoritative, Aspiration,’ reinforcing our mission to honour excellence and innovation while inspiring others to reach new heights, and we will continue to do so in the years to come,” he added. This year’s awards attracted a record number of applicants, despite the requirements and evaluations being more meticulous than ever. Miss Rachel Hsu Xin, Organising Chairman of McM Global Awards 2023 said, “Our nomination and evaluation process is designed to be thorough and objective. We take pride in our awardees being selected based on their merit and the transformative nature of their contributions.” The categories included McM Icons, awarded to outstanding personalities, both globally and locally; McM Masters, honouring established business entrepreneurs and global leaders; and McM Rising Stars, awarded to thriving young talents, offering them a platform to excel in their careers. Moving forward, MCMWG will continue to be the spark of inspiration for rising industry players and act as a catalyst in emerging new business potentials to spur global industry growth in the future.   Below is the full list of awardees at the McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023:  McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023 was organised by McMillan Woods Global, with GV Corporate Advisory as the Platinum Sponsor; Gintell and QSolve as the Gold Sponsors, and Sphere Corporation Sdn. Bhd and Anand Foundation as the Silver Sponsors.  Supporting organisations include:  
    Spectrum  Outdoor  Media  vivo Malaysia  LEDKING  Universal Music  Malaysia  Bentley  Music Sdn.  Bhd.  Vanilla Crepe 
    Winery  Secret Recipe  Ishin  Japanese Dining  J&C Dance Production  WhyNot Studio  Tag Booth  Photo Booth   
      The event was “Managed By” RUP Sdn. Bhd, with Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur serving as the Official Venue. Global Creative Media Agency (GCMA) and Jeff Nickelson Advertising acted as the Official PR Agencies, together with HMS Media and Essenze as the Official Media Partners.  For more information, please visit: http://www.mcmillanwoods.com/  
  • Wonda Coffee dan FAM Membawa Kesegaran Baharu ke Dunia Bola Sepak

    Wonda Coffee dan FAM Membawa Kesegaran Baharu ke Dunia Bola Sepak

    KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Oktober 2023 – Wonda Coffee, jenama kopi sedia diminum (RTD) terkemuka di Malaysia yang membawa keenakan kopi seperti baru dibru dalam tin, kini melancarkan semula rangkaian Wonda Extra Shot, satu ciptaan bersama dengan Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) bagi memperkasakan peminat bola sepak dan pasukan bola sepak Harimau Malaya.

    Ciptaan bersama rangkaian Wonda Extra Shot, minuman kopi dengan kekuatan kopi berganda, akan menampilkan rupa tin unik terbaharu khas untuk Harimau Malaya. Pelancaran semula ini juga merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif Wonda Coffee sebagai rakan jenama untuk meningkatkan lagi sokongan mereka terhadap pasukan bola sepak negara yang bakal bersaing di Piala Asia 2023 di Qatar.

    WONDA, jenama yang tidak asing lagi bagi peminat bola Malaysia, telah aktif mempromosikan inisiatif berfokuskan bola sepak. Pada bulan Jun lalu, Wonda mengumumkan kerjasama selama tiga tahun bersama dengan FAM bagi memartabatkan dunia bola sepak tempatan. Kerjasama bersama dengan FAM ini mencerminkan semangat dan komitmen mereka bagi menyatukan sokongan para peminat terhadap pasukan bola sepak kebangsaan, dan menyemarakkan perjalanan mereka untuk mencapai kejayaan di pentas antarabangsa.

    Tin kopi baharu bagi Wonda Extra Shot telah dilancarkan semula menjelang kejohanan Pesta Bola Merdeka 2023 yang akan berlangsung dari 13 hingga 17 Oktober. Pesta ini akan dimulakan dengan menyaksikan skuad bola sepak negara menentang India, satu perlawanan yang bakal mengukur keupayaan pasukan negara sebagai langkah persiapan menghadapi Piala Asia 2023 di Qatar.

    Wonda Extra Shot ditawarkan dalam dua pilihan perisa – Kopi hitam dan Kopi Susu. Ia menawarkan kopi dua kali ganda lebih kuat berbanding daripada pilihan kopi tin biasa. Dengan tambahan dua kali ganda, Wonda Extra Shot akan memberikan anda lebih semangat untuk bersorak dan menunjukkan sokongan luar biasa anda terhadap pasukan bola sepak negara kita.

    Amy Gan, Naib Presiden Pemasaran Etika berkata “Kerjasama dengan FAM ini merupakan satu perjalanan baharu dalam perjalanan Wonda Coffee, di mana semangat kami untuk menyemarakkan sukan bola sepak serta dedikasi pihak FAM dapat bersatu bagi memupuk kecemerlangan skuad negara kita. Ciptaan bersama rangkaian Wonda Extra Shot bukan sahaja merupakan satu minuman yang enak dan bertenaga untuk para peminat tetapi juga merupakan tanda sokongan kami. Kami percaya tenaga, semangat, dan minat bersama yang dibawa menerusi kopi ini akan menjadi penggerak di sebalik setiap sorakan, setiap gol, dan setiap kejayaan bagi mengukuhkan lagi Impian bersama kami untuk melihat Harimau Malaya tercinta menggapai kejayaan di pentas global.”

    Amy juga berkata, “Biar apa pun cara yang dilakukan bagi menyokong pasukan bola sepak negara, kita memerlukan kekuatan yang luar biasa untuk meneruskan perjuangan, dan ini sememangnya mencerminkan intipati identiti Wonda Extra Shot yang memberikan rangsangan tambahan untuk terus maju!”

    Datuk Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin, Presiden FAM berkata “Kami amat berterima kasih atas sokongan Wonda Coffee dalam menyemarakkan semangat peminat bola sepak Malaysia untuk berdiri teguh di belakang pasukan kebangsaan. Pelancaran semula “Wonda Extra Shot” bukan Sahaja mencerminkan komitmen Wonda Coffee kepada dunia bola sepak Malaysia, tetapi turut menggariskan matlamat bersama kami untuk menyatukan negara melalui sukan indah ini. Bersama-sama, kami berhasrat untuk memperkasakan peminat bagi menjadi sumber tenaga Harimau Malaya dan menyumbang kepada kejayaan kami di pentas antarabangsa. Kerjasama ini adalah bukti sokongan yang tidak berbelah bahagi daripada peminat kami, dan kami menantikan masa depan yang penuh dengan kejayaan bersama-sama dengan Wonda Coffee.”

    Bagi menyokong Pesta Bola Merdeka dan perjalanan pasukan kebangsaan ke Qatar, kopi Wonda Extra Shot edisi khas boleh didapati di kebanyakan kedai runcit di seluruh negara. Dengan inisiatif ini, Wonda Coffee juga telah berikrar untuk menghantar peminat setia Harimau Malaya untuk mewakili suara rakyat Malaysia dan berada di sisi pasukan negara semasa Piala Asia 2023 di Qatar akan datang.

    Wonda dan FAM juga akan mengumumkan pelbagai aktiviti bersama bagi memperkasakan bola sepak tempatan pada masa akan datang. Ia juga akan menyaksikan pelbagai rancangan untuk melibatkan komuniti bola sepak di Malaysia dalam pelbagai inisiatif kemasyarakatan dan sukan demi kemajuan bola sepak negara.

  • Pelajar berisiko buta akibat dibelasah di sekolah

    Pelajar berisiko buta akibat dibelasah di sekolah

    Syabas diucapkan kepada YB Puan Fadhlina Binti Sidek atas komitmen cekapnya dalam menerajui Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. Doa kami semoga Tuhan Yang Maha Berkuasa melimpahkan berkat kepada YB Menteri, memberikan kesihatan yang baik dan umur yang panjang.

    Warkah ini dilanjutkan terus kepada YB Menteri atas kelemahan yang dipercayai diamalkan oleh pihak Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Puchong Utama (1) Jalan PU 5, Taman Puchong Utama 47150 Puchong Selangor.

    Seorang pelajar Bernama THINESH A/L SELVENDREN, No KP: 081030-16-0193 di Tingkatan 3, Sekolah yang tertera diatas telah dibelasah oleh beberapa pelajar sekolah yang sama pada 05/09/2023. Insiden tersebut berlaku dimana mengikut pelajar iaitu mangsa seramai enam (6) pelajar sekolah yang sama tetapi kelas berlainan telah membelasahnya. Mangsa telah mengalami KERETAKAN TULANG BAWAH MATA YANG TERUK SEHINGGA MANGSA HILANG PENGLIHATAN 50%.

    Insiden tersebut telah dilaporkan kepada pihak Sekolah tersebut dan satu laporan Polis pun telah dibuat. Pihak Sekolah dipercayai masih mengamalkan REMEH sahaja isu tersebut dengan langsung tidak mengambil inisiatif:-

    1. Melawat pelajar yang terlantar di hospital.
    2. Pihak Sekolah dibawah pengelolaan Guru Besar sekolah tersebut langsung tidak mengadakan sesuatu perjumpaan SILATURAHIM bersama-sama Ibu Bapa pelajar yang dibelasah dengan Ibu Bapa Mangsa berserta dengan pihak Polis bagi membuat satu penyelesaian yang PROFESIONAL.

    Justeru demikian kami sebagai Badan NGO percaya benar bahawa pihak sekolah  langsung tidak memainkan peranan keprihatinan dalam menangani isu yang telah berlaku. Sepatutnya Guru Besar dan pihak Pengelola sekolah tersebut harus menghulurkan bantuan segera demi kesihatan mangsa serta mengesyorkan membawa mangsa ke hospital kerajaan serta mendapatkan rawatan pertama terperinci pakar. Pihak Ibu Bapa terpaksa membawa mangsa ke hospital swasta setelah dapati bahawa memang tulang DI BAWAH MATA RETAK yang diberitahu oleh pihak kesihatan batu 14, Puchong.

    Maka kami memohon jasa baik budi bicara YB Menteri supaya memandang serius perkara yang telah berlaku kepada mangsa serta mengambil Tindakan tegas terhadap Pihak Pengelola Sekolah tersebut serta mengesyorkan Tindakan DISIPLIN ETIKA terhadap mereka yang tidak bertanggungjawab sungguh memegang jawatan dalam pengurusan sekolah.

    Untuk pengetahuan YB Menteri. Bahawasanya Menteri pernah mengeluarkan kenyataan media pada 09/09/2023 yang pihak Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) tidak akan berkompromi dengan sebarang tindakan aktiviti buli kerana sekolah sepatutnya menjadi tempat yang paling selamat  untuk setiap PELAJAR. Yang juga bertemakan “MEMARTABATKAN KARAMAH INSANIAH & MEMBANGUN GENERASI MADANI” YB Menteri juga telah melancarkan “GARIS PANDUAN TANGAN BULI & GANGGUAN SEKSUAL PELAJAR” di Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinag pada 22/09/2023.

    Harap sungguh bahawa pihak sekolah yang tertera diatas mengamalkan dan menggunakan Garis panduan tersebut tanpa sebarang kompromi.

     

  • Bursa Carbon Exchange Ushers in a New Era of Sustainable Trading with Shariah Compliance

    Kuala Lumpur, 26 September 2023 − Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) proudly declared that its subsidiary, Bursa Carbon Exchange (“BCX”), successfully initiated trading and facilitated off-market transactions for carbon credits. On the second day of trading, a total of 16,500 Verra-registered carbon credits were transacted by ten companies across different industries. This signifies a promising outset for Malaysia’s voluntary carbon market (“VCM”).

    “We are pleased with the successful go-live of the BCX trading platform. Bursa Malaysia’s efforts and agility underscores our speed-to-market in fulfilling a national mandate to facilitate the country’s shift towards a lower carbon economy,” said Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia.

    For the commencement of trading, two standardised contracts were offered – the Global Technology-Based Carbon Contract (“GTC”), focusing on global technology-based greenhouse gas (“GHG”) reduction projects, and the Global Nature-Based Plus Carbon Contract (“GNC+”), which features global nature-based GHG reduction projects with co-benefits in the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (“AFOLU”) sector.

    Companies who took part in the go-live trading on BCX (beginning with the highest volume traded) were:

    • Vitol Asia Pte Ltd
    • Petro Ocean Sdn Bhd
    • Global Tunikara Sdn Bhd
    • Sumisaujana TCM Chemical Sdn Bhd
    • Green Innotech Sdn Bhd
    • Graphene Synergy R&D Sdn Bhd
    • Yinson Holdings Bhd
    • ICT Zone Asia Bhd
    • CIMB Bank Berhad
    • Sisma Water Technology Sdn Bhd

    “Interestingly, we observed a notable surge in participation by smaller companies, demonstrating the growing awareness of environmental responsibility among not just public listed companies, but also among small and medium-sized enterprises. While the participation of large corporations remains vital, this shift indicates that there is wider embrace of sustainability practices, which suggests future broader demand for decarbonisation projects,” added Datuk Umar.

    “Our aspiration is to offer a variety of environmental solutions based on market needs. We have received increasing requests from corporates seeking an independent and cost-effective platform for renewable energy certificates (RECs) transactions. Thus, we are pleased to announce our intent to offer RECs on BCX by the third quarter of next year. As a trusted and experienced exchange operator, Bursa Malaysia has a key role in the national energy transition, which is to facilitate financing in low carbon technologies, and accelerating availability of RECs,” Datuk Umar elaborated.

    The BCX is one of the many initiatives by the Exchange to complement proactive efforts by Malaysian companies to reduce their impact to the environment. “BCX will take time to build liquidity as it is in its infancy stage. In time, we are confident that our various ecosystem building efforts and offering of high quality environmental solutions will surely gain traction. We urge leading companies to step up and be early active participants of the BCX, either as a supplier or a buyer,” stated Datuk Umar.

    BCX is currently waiving its onboarding fee and offering a discount on its trading fee until the end of 2023. Companies who have yet to onboard or trade are encouraged to take advantage of the offer before the year ends. The BCX trading platform was co-designed and developed with Deon Digital AG, which is headquartered in Switzerland.

  • Bursa Malaysia Takes a Significant Step Towards Sustainability with VCM Handbook Release

    The inaugural Bursa Malaysia Carbon Market Forum 2023, aligned with IGEM 2023, featured key insights and discussions on Malaysia’s efforts in establishing and promoting the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC), was present to engage in this significant event.

    The VCM Handbook is a collaborative effort between Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) and the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (“MGTC”), which was initiated through a memorandum of collaboration (“MOC”) signed on 20 February 2023. The VCM Handbook was developed in consultation with NRECC and various ecosystem participants.

    As Malaysia shifts towards becoming a lower carbon economy, the VCM Handbook is a relevant guide designed to assist entities keen on participating in carbon market project development and Malaysia’s voluntary carbon market. The handbook defines the roles and functions of key entities in Malaysia’s carbon market operations, serving as a reference point for market players.

    “We are delighted to complete the VCM Handbook within just six months of the MOC signing, and this demonstrates effective collaboration in fulfilling a need to nurture the development of carbon projects in Malaysia,” said Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia.

    “With the increasing prominence on carbon offsets and carbon markets globally, it is imperative that Malaysia acts on the nation’s untapped potential, by developing its VCM ecosystem and implementing high-quality carbon projects. This VCM Handbook is a critical step in ensuring Malaysia’s VCM can truly support the country’s net zero journey,” added Datuk Umar.

    “The VCM Handbook will be a valuable resource to facilitate carbon offset project implementation in Malaysia, where the carbon credit generated will be used by other corporations to meet their net zero targets. The VCM Handbook provides essential information on how it works, key concepts, standard methodologies, and case studies,” shared Ts. Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor, Group Chief Executive Officer of MGTC.

    He added, “MGTC is honoured to collaborate with bursa Malaysia in developing it. We thank the numerous stakeholders, including federal ministries, state governments, relevant government agencies, carbon consultants, project developers, as well as validation and verification bodies, for their invaluable contributions. In addition to the VCM Handbook, we are pleased to announce the launch of a VCM Directory, another necessary tool to scale up the emerging Malaysia’s carbon credit supply.”

    Datuk Umar also shared plans to promote both the VCM Handbook and VCM Directory at the Malaysia Pavilion during the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28) in Dubai later this year. “Our goal is to attract international project developers and investors to participate in the development of high-quality carbon projects in Malaysia, and facilitate the transfer of knowledge, skills and capital needed to rapidly scale up carbon initiatives in the country. This effort is pivotal in supporting domestic corporates in their net zero and carbon neutrality goals, and for fulfilment of the role of the Bursa Carbon Exchange,” he explained.

    The inaugural Malaysia Carbon Market Forum is a half-day event organised by the Bursa Carbon Exchange. With knowledge sharing as the central focus, the forum offered participants the opportunity to learn from both local and leading global experts on global VCM trends and how to leverage and navigate carbon markets and carbon project development. Speakers at the forum included representatives from International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), Verra, Indonesia Carbon Trade Association (IDCTA), Vitol, Sylvera, Permian Global, Shell’s Nature Based Solutions business, EKI Energy Services Ltd., Viridios Capital Pty Ltd and BloombergNEF.

    A copy of the VCM Handbook can now be downloaded from https://bcx.bursamalaysia.com/index.php?rp=vcm_handbook. Companies operating in the carbon market industry can now register their services in the newly established VCM Directory, accessible via https://www.mgtc.gov.my/vcm/.