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  • FROM SELF-LOVE TO RUNWAY: HOW EMBRACING DIVERSITY REDEFINES BEAUTY STANDARDS

    FROM SELF-LOVE TO RUNWAY: HOW EMBRACING DIVERSITY REDEFINES BEAUTY STANDARDS

    With an unwavering commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), plus-sized women have taken center stage, reshaping societal perspectives. The Women’s Empowerment Summit, a cornerstone of Miss Plus World Malaysia 2023/24, acknowledges the invaluable contributions, talents, and unique insights of curvy women while striving to foster a more inclusive and just world.

    The Women’s Empowerment Summit, focusing on Body Positivity, aspires to provide a platform for meaningful dialogues, knowledge sharing, and empowerment. Its mission is to raise awareness and educate on the importance of embracing diversity and inclusion. Participants will engage in enlightening conversations, hands-on workshops, and informative presentations, all emphasizing the significance of embracing diversity in its myriad forms.

    This event is designed to inspire confidence and cultivate an atmosphere of empowerment for people from all walks of life. It’s an opportunity to revel in diversity, break down barriers, and make substantial progress toward a more equitable and inclusive world.

     

    A Paradigm Shift in the Making:

    For too long, conventional beauty standards have cast a narrow and exclusionary shadow over the lives of plus-sized women. But times are changing, and this movement seeks to challenge and redefine these standards to pave the way for a brighter, more accepting future.

     

    Key Elements of the Forum

    • Promoting Self-Acceptance : At the heart of Forum is the promotion of self-acceptance and body positivity among plus-sized women. It encourages individuals to embrace and love their bodies, regardless of societal pressures
    • Amplifying Voices : The importance of giving voice to plus-sized women is emphasized and a platform for them to share their stories, experiences, and perspectives to create a sense of belonging and empowerment is provided.
    • Challenging Stereotypes : It challenges and deconstructs harmful stereotypes and prejudices, fostering understanding and empathy.

     

    The Way Forward

    The Forum’s goal is to create a vision for a world where all women, including plus-sized women, are not judged by their appearance but rather celebrated for their unique qualities, abilities, and diverse perspectives. It aims to shift the narrative from exclusion to inclusion and from discrimination to empowerment.

    The journey ahead may be challenging, but it is a journey worth undertaking. The collective commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with the empowerment of plus-sized women, will enrich society and lead to positive, lasting change.

    Partners in Wellness

    the Women Empowerment Forum and the Miss Plus World Malaysia are supported by The Atelier Clinic and Phytoscience. Atelier Clinic, as a Main Presenter, specialises in advancing beauty, health and well-being through the power of cell-based therapies. Through thorough assessments and consultations, Atelier developed tailored treatment plans that address specific concerns, whether it’s improving join function, enhancing aesthetic appearance, optimising overall health, or combating the effects of aging.

    Phytoscience, the Miss Plus World Malaysia 2023/24 Platinum Sponsor, is a global health & wellness company that stands at the forefront of product innovation and is committed to helping people take control of their health, both physically and financially. Phytoscience produces cutting edge, award-winning, scientifically proven & clinically researched wellness formulas and rewards all its distributors with one of the most lucrative and balanced financial reward plans in the industry.

     

    Women Empowerment Forum

    The Women Empowerment Forum will be happening on the 19th of October 2023 at 2pm to 5pm at the Whydham Grand Bangsar KL.

    For more information, please contact Megan Tan at 019 241 8298.

  • Aiming for Healthcare Excellence: Ministry of Health and SDCL Emphasize Energy for Critical Care

    SDCL, a leading global investor in energy efficiency, has actively engaged with prominent Malaysian organizations such as the Ministry of Health, MGTC, and MyHijau companies during Malaysia’s pioneering First Energy Efficiency Forum. Their collaboration aims at executing projects that effectively reduce carbon emissions while also generating substantial cost savings.

    Hospitals are one the largest and most consistent energy users with the crucial role they play. SDCL brings deep sector experience in demonstrating how energy efficiency can deliver cheaper, cleaner and more reliable infrastructure solutions to a key infrastructure sector. Malaysia hospitals need reliable and cost-effective energy services throughout the year, ranging from electricity and heat, to hot water and cooling. Hospitals also demand reliable and resilient energy solutions and backup systems. Energy demand reduction initiatives involving lighting and temperature control may also improve patient care.

    Through the IGEM engagement, MoH, MGTC and SDCL are setting a pathway to accelerate identifying fit-for-purpose solutions in Malaysia that require no up-front capital outlay for the user and result in lower operating costs. Through focusing on energy efficiency, hospitals can deliver cleaner, more resilient energy solutions that reduce maintenance costs and increase productivity.

    SDCL CEO Jonathan Maxwell states “Our investments in energy efficiency demonstrate that energy efficiency is not only one of the largest but the most cost-effective means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as it improves resilience and energy security while also reducing costs and improving productivity. It is infact a major source of green growth”.

  • To strengthen the battle against cancer, Siemens Healthineers appeals for increased cooperation at Hospital Management Asia

    In conjunction with the Hospital Management Asia Conference 2023, top medtech innovator Siemens Healthineers today hosted a panel discussion where local healthcare leaders and experts expressed hope that in 25 years, cancer might be seen as a manageable, chronic disease with significantly higher survival rates.

    While cancer cases in Malaysia are projected to double by 2040,  cancer care has advanced in recent years, with technological innovations in diagnostic imaging that enables earlier detection, precise diagnosis, customised radiation therapy, targeted chemotherapies rooted in knowledge about the human genome, groundbreaking immunotherapies and the development of comprehensive cancer care programs.

    Creating a world without fear of cancer will require important changes in the way healthcare is organised and oncology is practiced. There is a need for healthcare providers to go “broad” around population health and patient management and to go “deep” with hyper-specialization and cutting edge technologies that increases complexity exponentially. Navigating these changes will only be possible through multi-disciplinary cooperation, strategic partnerships and the collaborative use of integrated, connected care pathways that span the entire cancer detection and treatment journey.

     Moving from fragmented care to integrated care

    Fabrice Leguet, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers Southeast Asia believes the next step in comprehensive cancer care will be summoning the will and collective effort to move beyond today’s fragmented cancer care landscape towards a more integrated approach. 

    “Advancements in healthcare have allowed us to take big strides and redefine what is possible when it comes to diagnosing and treating a disease as complicated as cancer. However, we recognise that alleviating the fears of cancer patients requires a collective effort from everyone in the system. Our goal is to make detection, diagnosis and treatment more accessible, effective, and personalised to the needs of patients in Southeast Asia,” he shared.

    Titled ‘Creating a World Without Fear of Cancer: A Critical Dialogue’, the panel featured experts from various health industry sectors. Fabrice was joined by Dr. Kelvin Yii, Special Advisor to the Health Minister; Serena Yong, CEO of Regency Specialist Hospital; Prof. Ricky Sharma, Global Head of Clinical Affairs at Varian and patient advocate Ranjit Kaur, former President and current board member of Reach to Recovery International (RRI).

    Policy & Collaboration: Charting a Unified Course

    Addressing the diverse range of challenges in rising cost of the high-tech care modalities, international staff shortages, and limited funding for healthcare services, Serena Yong, CEO of Regency Specialist Hospital highlighted the importance of industry partnerships in facilitating knowledge sharing and potential breakthroughs in oncology.  “By integrating insights from different fields, we can achieve more diverse and effective outcomes.”

    These sentiments were echoed by Dr. Kelvin Yii, special advisor to the Health Minister. “The National Strategic Plan for Cancer Control aims to make cancer prevention, management, and control accessible and affordable through partnerships with stakeholders. The goal is to reduce the cancer burden, promote understanding of cancer, encourage prevention and early diagnosis to alleviate patient fears.”

    Technology & Innovation: The New Frontier

    The global healthcare sector has seen a paradigm shift with the advent of AI, data analytics, and breakthrough technologies. Early detection, once a challenge, now gets a boost with intelligent cancer care systems. 

    Serena shared, “Our current technological trajectory is encouraging. We are at the cusp of an era where technology doesn’t just detect but predicts.”

    “The strategic partnership between Regency Specialist Hospital and Siemens reaffirms our commitment to elevating patient care. With patient well-being at the heart of our mission, this partnership expedites the integration of connected health solutions, ensuring swifter access to care. Moreover, it facilitates the expansion of teleconsultation services and the implementation of predictive analytics on a broader scale, ultimately contributing significantly to our patients’ journey toward improved health outcomes.”

    Reinforcing Siemens Healthineers’ commitment, Fabrice said, “By  partnering with healthcare providers, we accelerate the transfer of knowledge in oncology across clinical, technical and managerial fields and fast-track the adoption of integrated innovative technologies across the continuum of cancer care. While we leverage our access to global best practices and the latest technological innovations, we take a “fit for purpose” approach where solutions are adapted to the local context in close collaboration with our partners in the region. This is how we are able to set-up Oncology Centers of Excellence with innovative care delivery models that enable our partners to leverage their healthcare network and bring these capabilities closer to their patients. At Siemens Healthineers, our aim is to democratise access to these groundbreaking innovations and clinical knowledge with a clear goal to make advanced cancer care accessible to all. ”

    Patient Advocacy: The Cornerstone of Comprehensive Care

    Ranjit Kaur emphasised the emotional facet of cancer, “The journey can be solitary. It underscores the imperative of community support and a holistic approach that intertwines medical treatment with emotional well-being. In a world where technology drives improvement in various aspects of our lives, we must also prioritise empathy, timely care access and comprehensive support systems for patients, not only in Malaysia but worldwide. Each patient journey is often daunting and worrisome, but by paying greater attention to these details, we can help individuals look beyond their diagnosis and find confidence in their ability to overcome cancer.”

    Prof. Ricky Sharma, Global Head of Clinical Affairs at Varian, shares, “Cancer is a disease that can evolve and mutate to evade treatments. The importance of patient data cannot be understated, as well as patient experiences of treatment from country to country. We need all of this information to deliver a personalised patient experience, and it has to be from a holistic point of view. We need to be asking important questions from the patients‘ perspective: Is treatment accessible? Are patients being treated with the respect they deserve? How and where are clinical decisions being made and the treatments being administered? We need to aim for a frictionless, patient-centric experience so we can as communities move further towards our vision of a world without fear of cancer.”

    Towards a Cancer-Free World

    With a harmonised effort between technology, policy, and caregiving, the dream of a cancer-free 2047 doesn’t seem distant. The collective voice of the panel resonated with optimism and determination.

    Fabrice encapsulated the spirit, saying, “Every strategic partnership, every technological innovation and every collaboration with policy makers will bring us one step closer to creating a world without fear of cancer.”