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IGEM 2023: Driving Innovation Towards a Net Zero Carbon Footprint

The 14th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2023) was officially launched today. It aims to achieve RM4 billion in business opportunities and attract 40,000 visitors from 40 countries. The event was inaugurated by YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, the Deputy Prime Minister, representing YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The ceremony was attended by cabinet ministers, ambassadors, international delegates, and other distinguished guests.

Organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) and co-organised by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), IGEM 2023, Southeast Asia leading trade event for green technologies and eco solutions, has an impressive track record of having delivered RM41 billion in business leads, over 530,000 visitors from over 112 countries since 2010.

Referring to the Prime Minister’s speech YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof said, “Transitioning to a net-zero world calls for nothing less than a complete transformation of how we produce, consume, and move about. A growing coalition of countries, cities, businesses, and other institutions are pledging to get to net-zero emissions. More than 70 countries have set a net-zero target.”

“Without a doubt, IGEM 2023 plays a decisive leadership role in accelerating and delivering the region’s Net Zero and just energy transition agenda. There are enormous opportunities to steer us to sustainability while ensuring robust economic and social progress. Something that is exemplified in the Malaysia Madani way of life that my government is strongly advocating and adopting,” he added.

During the opening ceremony, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof unveiled the much-awaited Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap, to unlock the prospect of harnessing a new energy carrier and the knock-on economic effects it would bring. Additionally, Leader Energy signed a strategic partnership with BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH, to promote the development of long-duration energy storage projects in Southeast Asia, having already identified 8 LDES projects with a total estimated value of RM1.8 billion.

YAB also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) among PMB Aluminium Sdn. Bhd., Sumitomo Corporation Asia & Oceania Pte. Ltd and Nandina Remanufacturing Pte. Ltd. to expand the use of raw materials derived from retiring aircraft such as airplanes and helicopters, aligning with their shared vision of growing the circular economy to drive sustainable manufacturing.

Furthermore, during the opening ceremony, Tenaga Nasional Berhad unveiled the Malaysia Green Attribute Trading System, or mGATS, as a national marketplace for Malaysia Renewable Energy Certificates (mREC), as part of the Government’s efforts to further propel the RE sector.

Delivering the welcoming remarks, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said, “Having had the opportunity yesterday to personally meet with some of the delegates, visit the exhibition floor and take part in some of the conference sessions, it is clear to me that IGEM’s role as one of ASEAN’s leading trade events for green tech and eco products remains as relevant today as it was when its doors first opened in 2010.”

“The government’s energy transition intent under the National Energy Transition Roadmap augurs well with my Ministry’s current effort to decarbonise the power sector through accelerated deployment of RE capacity in our power installed capacity from the existing 25% to 70% in 2050,” he concluded.

The exhibition floor is organised by the sub-themes of Empowering Cities, Electrifying Mobility, Decarbonising Energy, Accelerating Circularity and Conserving Biodiversity with leading corporations such as UOB, Cypark Resources Berhad, Polymateria Limited, Bio Eneco, Lenovo, Canadian Solar and Cradle Fund making a presence with their impressive booths. The exhibition also features pavilions for Austria and Canada.

Some of the prominent Malaysian participants include the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and the state of Sabah, to name just a few. A key highlight of IGEM this year is the AtoZero ASEAN Summit which is co-located and runs concurrently with the event. Powered by Gentari, the Summit convenes the who’s who from across the net zero value chain, including key decision makers and changemakers to comprehensively explore pathways, policies and business opportunities to drive the global net zero transition agenda.

IGEM is hosting several conferences on topics such as climate change, low-carbon cities, science and innovation, hydrogen economy, waste management, circular economy, water, energy efficiency and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

IGEM is also featuring the much-in-demand business networking sessions organized by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and MGTC.

During the three-day event, numerous Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are being signed between Malaysian and international parties, reinforcing their commitment to collaborate in the race towards net zero.

For further details on IGEM 2023, please visit www.igem.my.

October 12, 2023
PESTA BOLA MERDEKA 2023: PERLAWANAN AMAL UNITI BAKAL MERIAHKAN KARNIVAL BOLA SEPAK

CHERAS, 7 Oktober 2023 – Suasana Stadium KLFA Cheras, Kuala Lumpur berubah menjadi kemeriahan semasa berlangsungnya Perlawanan Amal UNITI sempena Karnival Pesta Bola Merdeka 2023. Ini bukanlah sekadar pertandingan, tetapi juga satu momen penting dalam menyebarkan nilai-nilai perpaduan melalui sukan bola sepak.

Dalam perlawanan ini, beberapa wira bola sepak negara telah bersatu dengan Selebriti serta ahli Persatuan Penulis Sukan Malaysia (SAM). Di kalangan wajah-wajah terkenal yang turut serta termasuklah Mubik Mokhtar, Nizaruddin Yusof, K Gunalan, Shahrin Majid, Azizon Abdul Kadir, Hardi Jaafar, Shahril Arshad, Ramli Junid, Malek Rahman, Ismail Ibrahim, dan banyak lagi.

Pasukan Selebriti dan SAM turut memeriahkan perlawanan ini dengan penyertaan pemain-pemain seperti Haji Zainal Abidin Rawop, Abu Bakar Atan, Izhar Hatan, dan banyak lagi.

Tidak hanya itu, YBhg. Datuk Azman bin Mohd Yusof, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Perpaduan Negara turut hadir dan beraksi bersama pasukan selebriti/ SAM bagi menambah semarak acara ini. Perlawanan amal ini adalah sebahagian daripada inisiatif Kementerian Perpaduan Negara bersamasama Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) dengan kerjasama Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur.

Perlawanan Amal Uniti ini mengambil tema ‘Bola Sepak Menyatukan Kita’, yang bertujuan untuk menggabungkan masyarakat Malaysia melalui penyertaan lagenda bola sepak negara. Ini juga menjadi acara pra-karnival bagi mempromosikan Karnival Uniti Pesta Bola Merdeka 2023 yang akan berlangsung pada 13 – 17 Oktober 2023 di perkarangan Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil.

Karnival Pestabola Merdeka 2023 ini bukan sahaja menawarkan perlawanan bola sepak yang mengujakan tetapi juga pelbagai aktiviti menarik seperti acara larian, berbasikal, kejohanan penalti, kejohanan bola sepak jalanan, persembahan kebudayaan, dan banyak lagi. Orang ramai turut berpeluang untuk menyertai aktiviti ‘Stadium Tour’ sambil merakam kenangan bersama Piala Pesta Bola Merdeka.

Jangkaan lebih 100,000 pengunjung dari seluruh negara akan hadir memeriahkan karnival in selama lima hari berlangsung. Semangat patriotik dan semarak perpaduan masyarakat Malaysia yang terpancar melalui sokongan kepada pasukan Harimau Malaya dalam dua perlawanan menentang India pada 13 Oktober dan bakal beraksi di perlawanan akhir pada 17 Oktober nanti, memperlihatkan bahawa bola sepak benar -benar memiliki kekuatan untuk menyatukan kita semula.

Karnival Pesta Bola Merdeka 2023 adalah acara yang menggabungkan sukan, hiburan, dan semangat perpaduan, membuktikan bahawa bola sepak tidak hanya permainan, tetapi juga jalan untuk menyatukan hati rakyat Malaysia.

October 11, 2023
LOGITECH’S WAVE KEYS: REDEFINING DESK COMFORT AND WELL-BEING.

Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduces Wave Keys, a wireless ergonomic keyboard designed to prioritize comfort and well-being in office environments. With its distinctive wave-shaped design and compact layout, Wave Keys offers a more comfortable typing experience without the need to relearn typing techniques. Additionally, it features an integrated cushioned palm rest to provide sustained support throughout the day.

As individuals of all ages spend more time in front of their computers, ergonomic needs are on the rise, with a growth rate of 4.6% over the next seven years, according to the recently published market report by RationalStat.

“We believe that everybody deserves to feel good at the end of a day of work, so we set about designing workspace essentials that are as attractive and approachable as they are ergonomic,” said Art O’Gnimh, general manager of the Core Personal Workspace business at Logitech. “Wave Keys has workspace wellbeing at its heart, thanks to its science-driven design with a stamp of approval from leading ergonomists.”

Wave Keys’ unique wave shape places hands, wrists, and forearms in a natural typing position, and the integrated cushioned palm rest gives more wrist support throughout the day. Its compact layout fits many home or office desks, with two classic colorways to complement your workspace setup: Graphite and off-white

Wave Keys is designed in line with Logitech’s goal to create product experiences that improve people’s lives. This means considering environmental and social impacts as part of every design decision. Wave Keys is certified carbon neutral, just like the rest of Logitech products, and the paper packaging comes from FSCTM-certified forests and other controlled sources. The plastic parts in Wave Keys include certified post-consumer recycled plastic to give a second life to end-of-use plastic from old consumer electronics—61% graphite and 46% off-white.

This multi-OS compatible keyboard connects via Bluetooth® or the included Logi BOLT receiver for enhanced security to up to three devices at once, such as a Mac, PC, and iPad, and easily switches between them at the tap of a button. For smoother days at the desk, users can personalize their experience with the Logi Options+ App to assign productivity shortcuts, such as “Do not disturb,” to remain focused in their work and create smart actions that save time and keep work flowing, including a one-touch morning routine to help you easily start your day and a relaxing time that provides well-deserved rest throughout the day.

Wave Keys is the latest addition to Logitech’s ERGO Series, alongside Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse and other products for workplace wellbeing, and upholds the company’s human-centered and science-driven approach to product design and experiences. The keyboard was carefully crafted with rounds of user testing, including at Logitech’s Ergo Lab, and has a stamp of approval from US Ergonomics.

Pricing and availability

Wave Keys (SRP: RM299) are available in graphite and off-white beginning October 13, 2023, on Logitech’s official Lazada and Shopee pages and participating retailers.

For more information, please visit www.logitech.com.

October 11, 2023
MALAM KONSERT ‘ROCKMANTIC NIGHT’ – JUDIKA & THE GENG’ BAKAL MEMBANJIRI AXIATA ARENA BUKIT JALIL

Malaysia, sudahkah anda bersedia? Saksikan bintang fenomena dari Indonesia yang anda gemari, Judika, bakal memukau dalam konsert yang penuh dinanti-nantikan ‘ROCKMANTIC NIGHT – JUDIKA & THE GANG.’ Ia akan menampilkan barisan artis popular tempatan seperti Haqiem Rusli, Marsha Milan, dan Shila Amzah. Acara ini akan berlangsung pada 21 Oktober 2023, bermula jam 8:00 malam di Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. Ia dihoskan dengan istimewa oleh jenama kosmetik eksklusif dan terkemuka, Alha Alfa, bersama syarikat penganjur acara ternama dari Indonesia, Dua Anak Deo (DAD) Management, dan penganjur bersama, Kharisma Music International. Sediakan diri untuk malam yang tidak akan dilupakan!

Jurucakap DAD, selaku label rakaman muzik dan pengurusan artis yang diasaskan pada tahun 2018 oleh Judika sendiri bersama sang isteri, Duma Riris memberitahu kepada semua, “Persiapan Judika menjelang hari konsert hampir 100% kesemuanya termasuk latihan persembahan bersama para pemuzik profesional dan band iringan, perancang grafik, susunan muzik, dan lain-lain persiapan.

“Judika tidak sabar untuk memberikan yang terbaik buat semua yang hadir pada malam konsert nanti dan menghasilkan sebuah persembahan romantis yang bakal menjadi kenangan manis buat semua yang menontonnya.

“Di antara lagu-lagu ‘sing-along’ yang wajib dihafal oleh semua yang membeli tiket adalah Cinta Karna Cinta, Bukan Rayuan Gombal, Jikalau Kau Cinta, Putus Atau Terus dan juga Sampai Kau Jadi Milikku.

“Dapatkan segera tiket konsert yang masih ada seperti Normal Standing secara atas talian di www.ticket2u.com.my/judika, manakala tiket-tiket lain seperti Gold, Silver, VIP Standing, VIP dan Platinum telah ‘sold-out’.

Sebagai makluman, pemilik nama sebenar Judika Nalom Abadi Sihotang ini memilih tema ‘Rockmantic’ yang merupakan gabungan perkataan ‘rock’ dan ‘romantic’ yang terinspirasi dari karakter Judika sendiri yang memiliki jiwa rock, namun di satu sisi yang lain pula, merupakan seorang yang penyayang dan pencinta terhadap keluarganya, pasangannya dan sering menghasilkan karya-karya berbaur romantis.

Dianggarkan sekitar lebih dari 15 buah lagu yang bakal dipersembahkan oleh Judika pada malam konsert nanti dengan durasi kurang lebih 2 jam di bawah pimpinan pengarah muzik tersohor Indonesia, Tohpati.

Pihak pengurusan DAD dan Kharimsa Music International ingin mengucapkan ucapan ribuan terima kasih buat rakan-rakan penganjur seperti Alha Alfa, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur dan Pavilion Bukit Jalil, rakan hotel rasmi, Le Meridien Petaling Jaya, dan juga rakan radio rasmi, ERA.

Pesan Judika, “Saya ingin semua peminat yang akan hadir ke konsert saya nanti bukan hanya dapat melihat dan mendengar, tetapi juga dapat merasakan dan tidak akan melupakan. Datanglah dengan jiwa seorang ‘rocker’ yang berani dan penuh semangat tetapi jangan lupa memiliki hati yang penuh cinta kerana dengan cinta membuat kita rasa bersemangat.

“Semoga konsert ROCKMANTIC NIGHT – JUDIKA & THE GANG ini menjadi salah salah satu pengalaman yang tidak akan anda dilupakan, ‘it’s a night to remember’.

“Jumpa anda di sana!

October 11, 2023
SUNSHINE BREAD’S NEW SIGNATURE CREAM ROLLS: A TEMPTING TREAT WITH BELGIAN CHOCOLATE AND CREAM CHEESE & HOKKAIDO MILK FLAVORS.

Unveiling their latest offering, Sunshine Bread introduces the SIGNATURE cream roll series, showcasing delectable flavors like Belgian Chocolate and Cream Cheese & Hokkaido Milk. Packed with calcium, these options present a convenient and nutritious choice for those on the move.

The Belgian chocolate is freshly baked with high-quality chocolate from Belgium and is indulgent in every bite. The cream cheese and hokkaido milk, baked with cream cheese and premium hokkaido milk known for their distinctive rich, milky aroma and creamy taste, will satisfy every cheese and hokkaido milk lover out there. Both SIGNATURE Sunshine Cream Rolls are high in calcium, aiding in the development of strong bones and teeth, and added with wholemeal flour to provide a good source of protein, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, and B2. The Signature series cream rolls make for an excellent, healthier option for those who are constantly on-the-go.

Sunshine Bread Sdn Bhd CEO, Mr Michael Chew, said, “Sunshine Bakeries has crafted our Signature Cream Roll series with our consumers’ interests in mind. Our Signature range of Belgian Chocolate, Cream Cheese, and Hokkaido Milk flavors is not only delicious and indulgent snacks; it is also always our commitment to fill the gap for healthier, more convenient, on-the-go cream roll options for our fans. It is our hope that our fans will enjoy these new flavor additions from Sunshine Bakeries, and they can indulge in the Signature Cream Roll series anytime and anywhere.”

Sunshine Bakeries’ Signature cream roll series brings a wider variety of indulgent flavors to the brand’s existing range of cream roll flavors, including Butter Sugar, Chocolate Hazelnut, Cookies & Cream, and Creamy Vanilla, which are also made from the finest quality ingredients sourced worldwide.

In addition, Sunshine Bakeries offers healthier bread loaves that are loved by fans, including the 100% Australian Oat Wholemeal Bread, Bread with Wheat Germ and Bran, Soft White Bread, and Homestyle Pandan Bread, which are crafted with love, packed with 100% goodness, and have 0% trans-fat, 0% artificial coloring, 0% artificial flavoring, and 0% cholesterol.

Sunshine’s Signature cream roll series retails at RM1.50 each. Beginning today, Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan residents can find Sunshine’s Signature cream rolls at supermarkets and convenience stores, including selected AEON, AEON Big, BHPetromart, Giant, Jaya Grocer, Lotus’s, myNews, Petron Treats, Panda Mart, and Shell Select outlets in Negeri Sembilan and the Klang Valley.

October 11, 2023