KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 -- The 2nd ‘Wind Power’ Half Marathon at Dafeng District in Yancheng City, China recently concluded with the participation of over 6,000 runners from the national new energy industry and other fields.
The competition on Oct 20, comprised three groups, namely half-marathons, health-running and mini-running. It was the first marathon event in the wind power industry, creating a series of industry brand events, according to the Information Office of Dafeng District.
Taking the success of the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I) as World Heritage, the event was themed ‘Green Dafeng, Innovative Goldwind’.
It passed green, healthy and environmentally-friendly ideas and launched ‘Zero-waste’ to create a truly green sports event.
As a ‘Green Card’ in the new energy and sports industry, the event undoubtedly, pressed the ‘speed button’ for Dafeng's industrial transformation and green development.
Dafeng has strong development of new energy and equipment manufacturing industry which relies on its unique advantages in marine resources and wind power, as well as national tourism demonstration zone and first batch of ecological demonstration zones.
The new energy industry continues to join and has injected power into the economic transformation of Dafeng. More and more tourism landscapes are enriching the ecological garden of Dafeng.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday 31 October 2019
Wednesday 30 October 2019
TELEDYNE PHOTOMETRICS ANNOUNCES NEW SCMOS CAMERA FOR SCIENTIFIC IMAGING - 400 FPS AND 10 MP RESOLUTION
New Kinetix sCMOS platform delivers an unmatched combination of speed, sensitivity, and field of view for scientific imaging
TUCSON, Ariz., Oct 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne Photometrics, a Teledyne Technologies [NSYE:TDY] company and global leader in scientific imaging, announces the release of its Kinetix sCMOS camera which delivers an unmatched combination of speed, sensitivity, field of view, and resolution.
The Kinetix is an all-new camera platform that builds on the success of the industry-defining Prime 95B and Prime BSI back-illuminated sCMOS cameras and redefines expectations of sCMOS camera speeds.
Designed for the most demanding and highest-speed scientific imaging techniques, the Kinetix ensures that extremely dynamic events are captured by acquiring over 400 frames per second. The near perfect 95% quantum efficiency coupled with Correlated Multi-Sampling (CMS) maximizes the amount of light captured, even at the dimmest levels, and the 10-megapixel sensor provides high-resolution imaging over a huge imaging area by leveraging 6.5 µm pixels that span an almost 30 millimeter field of view.
Key features:
· >400 frames per second, full-frame
· 10 megapixel resolution, 29 mm field of view
· 3200 x 3200 pixels, 6.5 x 6.5 µm pixel area
· >95% peak QE, Correlated Multi-Sampling (CMS)
“The Kinetix redefines expectations for scientific cameras. While the super-low noise and back-illumination help when there isn’t much light, the unmatched speed of the camera truly opens up possibilities for new discoveries,” said Rachit Mohindra, Senior Product Manager at Teledyne Photometrics. “Scientists have continuously requested faster pixel readout rates for cameras, and the Kinetix definitely delivers speed.”
For more information about the Kinetix sCMOS camera, please visit the Teledyne Photometrics website.
About Photometrics
Founded as Photometrics in 1978, Teledyne Photometrics is part of the Teledyne Imaging Group. Teledyne Photometrics is the world’s premier designer and manufacturer of high-performance CMOS, EMCCD and CCD cameras for life science research. The original architect of the world’s first scientific-grade microscopy EMCCD camera, Teledyne Photometrics maintains its leadership role with the release of Prime, the first sCMOS camera with built-in computational intelligence for image restoration, and Prime 95B, the first sCMOS camera with 95% quantum efficiency. Teledyne Photometrics also offers comprehensive OEM support, including fully characterized, cost-efficient imaging systems and components. Teledyne Photometrics is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
Teledyne Imaging is a group of leading-edge companies aligned under the Teledyne umbrella. Teledyne Imaging forms an unrivalled collective of expertise across the spectrum with decades of experience. Individually, each company offers best-in-class solutions. Together, they combine and leverage each other’s strengths to provide the deepest, widest imaging and related technology portfolio in the world. From aerospace through industrial inspection, radiography and radiotherapy, geospatial surveying, and advanced MEMS and semiconductor solutions, Teledyne Imaging offers world-wide customer support and the technical expertise to handle the toughest tasks. Their tools, technologies, and vision solutions are built to deliver to their customers a unique and competitive advantage.
© Copyright 2019, Photometrics. All rights reserved. Teledyne Photometrics and the Teledyne Photometrics logo are registered trademarks. Photometrics Prime BSI and Photometrics Prime 95B are trademarks of Teledyne Photometrics. All other product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact:
Dan Croucher
Applications and Marketing Communications Manager
Teledyne Photometrics
daniel.croucher@teledyne.com
+44 7887 456543 main
Rachit Mohindra
Senior Product Manager
Teledyne Photometrics
rachit.mohindra@teledyne.com
+1.520.547.2576 office
+1.520.448.1293 main
Source: Teledyne Photometrics
--BERNAMA
TUCSON, Ariz., Oct 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne Photometrics, a Teledyne Technologies [NSYE:TDY] company and global leader in scientific imaging, announces the release of its Kinetix sCMOS camera which delivers an unmatched combination of speed, sensitivity, field of view, and resolution.
The Kinetix is an all-new camera platform that builds on the success of the industry-defining Prime 95B and Prime BSI back-illuminated sCMOS cameras and redefines expectations of sCMOS camera speeds.
Designed for the most demanding and highest-speed scientific imaging techniques, the Kinetix ensures that extremely dynamic events are captured by acquiring over 400 frames per second. The near perfect 95% quantum efficiency coupled with Correlated Multi-Sampling (CMS) maximizes the amount of light captured, even at the dimmest levels, and the 10-megapixel sensor provides high-resolution imaging over a huge imaging area by leveraging 6.5 µm pixels that span an almost 30 millimeter field of view.
Key features:
· >400 frames per second, full-frame
· 10 megapixel resolution, 29 mm field of view
· 3200 x 3200 pixels, 6.5 x 6.5 µm pixel area
· >95% peak QE, Correlated Multi-Sampling (CMS)
“The Kinetix redefines expectations for scientific cameras. While the super-low noise and back-illumination help when there isn’t much light, the unmatched speed of the camera truly opens up possibilities for new discoveries,” said Rachit Mohindra, Senior Product Manager at Teledyne Photometrics. “Scientists have continuously requested faster pixel readout rates for cameras, and the Kinetix definitely delivers speed.”
For more information about the Kinetix sCMOS camera, please visit the Teledyne Photometrics website.
About Photometrics
Founded as Photometrics in 1978, Teledyne Photometrics is part of the Teledyne Imaging Group. Teledyne Photometrics is the world’s premier designer and manufacturer of high-performance CMOS, EMCCD and CCD cameras for life science research. The original architect of the world’s first scientific-grade microscopy EMCCD camera, Teledyne Photometrics maintains its leadership role with the release of Prime, the first sCMOS camera with built-in computational intelligence for image restoration, and Prime 95B, the first sCMOS camera with 95% quantum efficiency. Teledyne Photometrics also offers comprehensive OEM support, including fully characterized, cost-efficient imaging systems and components. Teledyne Photometrics is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
Teledyne Imaging is a group of leading-edge companies aligned under the Teledyne umbrella. Teledyne Imaging forms an unrivalled collective of expertise across the spectrum with decades of experience. Individually, each company offers best-in-class solutions. Together, they combine and leverage each other’s strengths to provide the deepest, widest imaging and related technology portfolio in the world. From aerospace through industrial inspection, radiography and radiotherapy, geospatial surveying, and advanced MEMS and semiconductor solutions, Teledyne Imaging offers world-wide customer support and the technical expertise to handle the toughest tasks. Their tools, technologies, and vision solutions are built to deliver to their customers a unique and competitive advantage.
© Copyright 2019, Photometrics. All rights reserved. Teledyne Photometrics and the Teledyne Photometrics logo are registered trademarks. Photometrics Prime BSI and Photometrics Prime 95B are trademarks of Teledyne Photometrics. All other product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact:
Dan Croucher
Applications and Marketing Communications Manager
Teledyne Photometrics
daniel.croucher@teledyne.com
+44 7887 456543 main
Rachit Mohindra
Senior Product Manager
Teledyne Photometrics
rachit.mohindra@teledyne.com
+1.520.547.2576 office
+1.520.448.1293 main
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/42f48489-f76d-4645-a1e5-0700f41231f1
Source: Teledyne Photometrics
--BERNAMA
Monday 28 October 2019
CALLING ALL JDT FANS! THE FIRST JDT HYPER DRINK SPORTS CAMPAIGN FOR PUBLIC AT R&F MALL JB
Join the Fun-filled Challenges and Win Limited-edition Merchandise
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Are you a fan of JDT, or a fitness enthusiast? Now it’s your chance to get up close with JDT veteran coach and be inspired to a healthier lifestyle! Come and join the first-ever JDT Hyper Drink outdoor sports campaign throughout 4 weekends (26th October – 17th November 2019) at R&F Mall JB, and stand a chance to walk away with limited-edition merchandise by participating in the fun-filled sport challenges!
During Football Challenge Week, fans will get the chance to meet with Ahmad bin Hassan, the veteran coach in Malaysian football history. Football fans may get the chance to interact with him and get to learn some tricks and skills! On top of that, fans can also grab a new series of ‘JDT Hyper Drink x R&F Mall’ limited-edition merchandise, including T-shirts, umbrellas, sling bags etc.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=35914
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Are you a fan of JDT, or a fitness enthusiast? Now it’s your chance to get up close with JDT veteran coach and be inspired to a healthier lifestyle! Come and join the first-ever JDT Hyper Drink outdoor sports campaign throughout 4 weekends (26th October – 17th November 2019) at R&F Mall JB, and stand a chance to walk away with limited-edition merchandise by participating in the fun-filled sport challenges!
| Date | Activities | Details |
| 26 – 27 October | Kids’ Ninja Warrior Obstacle Challenge | Get your little ones to complete a mixture of obstacle challenges and win exciting prizes. |
| 2 – 3 November | Football Challenge | How many juggles can you do? And how accurate you can kick the field goals? Come and challenge yourselves! |
| 9 – 10 November | Inflatable Challenge | Various inflatable set-up including football game, climbing wall, bungee run etc. |
| 16 – 17 November | Crossfit Challenge | Looking for gym lovers to test their limit of plank, push-up, and block jumping! |
During Football Challenge Week, fans will get the chance to meet with Ahmad bin Hassan, the veteran coach in Malaysian football history. Football fans may get the chance to interact with him and get to learn some tricks and skills! On top of that, fans can also grab a new series of ‘JDT Hyper Drink x R&F Mall’ limited-edition merchandise, including T-shirts, umbrellas, sling bags etc.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=35914
Friday 25 October 2019
World wants bigger chunk of fresh meat, forecast annual growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 -- Fresh meat represents 89 per cent of the total volume of meat sold globally and it is projected to grow by two per cent annually through 2023.
Euromonitor International has released the findings during its webinar ‘The future of meat: is consumption really decreasing?’, according to a statement.
“While environmental, health and ethical motives are driving consumers to cut back on meat in some developed markets, global meat sales are growing, mostly driven by demand in developing nations,” said Euromonitor International industry manager (food and nutrition), Tom Rees.
According to Euromonitor International’s health and nutrition survey, 21 per cent of the surveyed global consumers are trying to limit their meat intake, driving sales of global meat substitutes to reach US$23 billion by 2023. (US$1 = RM4.19)
Western Europe shows the slowest growth in total volume sales, both in fresh and processed meat, at 0.1 per cent and -0.1 per cent, respectively, through 2023.
In addition, Middle East and Africa recorded the most impressive growth at over four per cent through 2023, while in Asia Pacific, demand continues to grow as consumers relate meat consumption to health and social status.
Euromonitor International is the world’s leading provider for global business intelligence, market analysis and consumer insights. More information at https://www.euromonitor.com.
-- BERNAMA
Euromonitor International has released the findings during its webinar ‘The future of meat: is consumption really decreasing?’, according to a statement.
“While environmental, health and ethical motives are driving consumers to cut back on meat in some developed markets, global meat sales are growing, mostly driven by demand in developing nations,” said Euromonitor International industry manager (food and nutrition), Tom Rees.
According to Euromonitor International’s health and nutrition survey, 21 per cent of the surveyed global consumers are trying to limit their meat intake, driving sales of global meat substitutes to reach US$23 billion by 2023. (US$1 = RM4.19)
Western Europe shows the slowest growth in total volume sales, both in fresh and processed meat, at 0.1 per cent and -0.1 per cent, respectively, through 2023.
In addition, Middle East and Africa recorded the most impressive growth at over four per cent through 2023, while in Asia Pacific, demand continues to grow as consumers relate meat consumption to health and social status.
Euromonitor International is the world’s leading provider for global business intelligence, market analysis and consumer insights. More information at https://www.euromonitor.com.
-- BERNAMA
OFFICIAL OPENING OF UNITED CAPS MANUFACTURING PLANT IN MALAYSIA POSITIONS COMPANY AS A GLOBAL PLAYER WITH CONTINUING GROWTH
New Malaysian plant is part of company’s ‘Close to You’ strategy; brand-new 127 SAFE-TE closure for baby food safety launched during event.
WILTZ, Luxembourg, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- UNITED CAPS, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today reported that it held a formal grand opening for its new manufacturing plant located in Kulim, Malaysia. This plant positions UNITED CAPS as a global player with continuing growth, opening new opportunities in the Asian market with its ‘Close to You’ strategy.
During the event, UNITED CAPS launched a brand-new product designed specifically to meet the needs of the Asian market. 127 SAFE-TE breathes new life into baby food safety and convenience with impenetrable security features and a premium gold colour offering.
“We were pleased to welcome a large group of invited dignitaries and guests to the grand opening of our new plant in Kulim, Malaysia, yesterday,” says Benoit Henckes, CEO of UNITED CAPS. “The decision to build this plant was part of our Close to You strategy to better serve the Asian market. This proximity enables us to shorten delivery times and focus on products that are the most relevant to this important market region, as demand for our products continues to grow. It was also an opportunity to launch a new product, 127 SAFE-TE, our next-generation closure for infant nutrition. As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we are also celebrating our transition from a European to a fully global organisation. The event was carried out live in all of our other subsidiaries throughout Europe as well.”
Congratulating United Caps Kulim on its opening, Dato’ Azman Mahmud, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said, “We are excited that UNITED CAPS is committed to Malaysia by establishing its first state-of-the-art manufacturing outfit outside of Europe to serve its customers in the entire Southeast Asian region. We are proud to be part of this endeavour. As at June 2019, MIDA has approved a total of 19 manufacturing projects from Luxembourg worth more than RM 1.4billion of investments into Malaysia.”
“We trust that this project will serve as a catalyst for us to further engage with more stakeholders in strategising the way forward for the industries to adopt elements of Industry 4.0. MIDA would like to thank the company for its confidence in Malaysia’s capability. We will continue to work closely with other government agencies in providing our full support to ensure the growth of the company in the country,” added Dato’ Azman.
As the market reference for snap caps and scoops for tins of infant milk powder over the past 80 years, UNITED CAPS continues to develop and improve its line of infant nutrition closures. The new SAFE-TE line takes UNITED CAPS offerings for infant nutrition products to the next level, addressing the need in the Asian market for increased tamper evidence
(TE) indicators and a more premium look. Like our popular PROTECSCOOP, SAFE-TE is a flip-top hinged closure whose innovative design allows easy preparation of infant feeding bottles. 127 SAFE-TE’s tamper-evident band presents highly visible evidence of any tampering with a unique ‘drop down’ lock that makes it incredibly obvious if the product has been opened. Thanks to the new flex band, it is literally impossible for a malevolent actor to remove the closure, tamper with the contents, and return the closure to its original condition. UNITED CAPS’ award-winning anti-counterfeiting solutions add even greater levels of reassurance. SAFE-TE’s contamination-free foil-sealed chamber protects the included scoop until use, and an integrated hook keeps the scoop handy for further use. SAFE-TE is offered in the four standard UNITED CAPS colours plus a premium gold, which offers the overall look of higher quality and standout shelf appearance that is a growing requirement in Asian markets. Advanced in-mould labelling options further enhance opportunities for brands to differentiate themselves. For brands implementing SAFE-TE, there are minor or no changes required to existing capping/filling lines. 127 SAFE-TE is available in 127 mm, with a 99 mm solution in the pipeline. “We were extremely pleased with the attendees’ warm reception of the new SAFE-TE line, which will be available in both Asian and European versions,” adds Henckes. “We look forward to getting this product to the market, and to welcoming other visitors to see our state-of-the-art facilities.” Production of SAFE-TE for the Asian market will begin in Kulim in September 2020.
80 Years Young
Reaching its 80th anniversary is a significant milestone that UNITED CAPS is celebrating throughout 2019. “Our long heritage in continued success in this business is a powerful endorsement of the level of knowledge and expertise we have been able to accumulate over the years,” Henckes remarks. "Our legacy is one of the progress, but we are certainly not resting on our laurels. We are looking ahead to continued and significant innovation during our next 80 years, with a platform designed to continue our growth and progression. We are excited about what comes next!"
For more information about products and services from UNITED CAPS, please visit www.unitedcaps.com.
ABOUT UNITED CAPS
UNITED CAPS is a global industry reference for the design and production of high performance plastic caps and closures. Extensive innovative capabilities and a broad portfolio of advanced standard and bespoke solutions make UNITED CAPS a preferred partner for the world’s leading companies. We support our customers’ value chain by safeguarding product integrity, assuring safety and consumer health, and ultimately protecting brand reputation. As a highly dynamic and flexible family-based group, UNITED CAPS offers end-to-end solutions to serve a wide range of applications and markets around the world. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and has manufacturing facilities in Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malaysia and Spain. Employing almost 600 people, UNITED CAPS’s turnover amounts to 149 million Euros (as at end 2018).
www.unitedcaps.com
Photos from the event can be downloaded here:
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/6096f9e2183d4964301ed52e26f94d44201910
18104533/2eea48663f297feb9a61d4e4d2cb0b8020191018104533/7e670e
SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
WILTZ, Luxembourg, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- UNITED CAPS, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today reported that it held a formal grand opening for its new manufacturing plant located in Kulim, Malaysia. This plant positions UNITED CAPS as a global player with continuing growth, opening new opportunities in the Asian market with its ‘Close to You’ strategy.
During the event, UNITED CAPS launched a brand-new product designed specifically to meet the needs of the Asian market. 127 SAFE-TE breathes new life into baby food safety and convenience with impenetrable security features and a premium gold colour offering.
“We were pleased to welcome a large group of invited dignitaries and guests to the grand opening of our new plant in Kulim, Malaysia, yesterday,” says Benoit Henckes, CEO of UNITED CAPS. “The decision to build this plant was part of our Close to You strategy to better serve the Asian market. This proximity enables us to shorten delivery times and focus on products that are the most relevant to this important market region, as demand for our products continues to grow. It was also an opportunity to launch a new product, 127 SAFE-TE, our next-generation closure for infant nutrition. As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we are also celebrating our transition from a European to a fully global organisation. The event was carried out live in all of our other subsidiaries throughout Europe as well.”
Congratulating United Caps Kulim on its opening, Dato’ Azman Mahmud, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said, “We are excited that UNITED CAPS is committed to Malaysia by establishing its first state-of-the-art manufacturing outfit outside of Europe to serve its customers in the entire Southeast Asian region. We are proud to be part of this endeavour. As at June 2019, MIDA has approved a total of 19 manufacturing projects from Luxembourg worth more than RM 1.4billion of investments into Malaysia.”
“We trust that this project will serve as a catalyst for us to further engage with more stakeholders in strategising the way forward for the industries to adopt elements of Industry 4.0. MIDA would like to thank the company for its confidence in Malaysia’s capability. We will continue to work closely with other government agencies in providing our full support to ensure the growth of the company in the country,” added Dato’ Azman.
As the market reference for snap caps and scoops for tins of infant milk powder over the past 80 years, UNITED CAPS continues to develop and improve its line of infant nutrition closures. The new SAFE-TE line takes UNITED CAPS offerings for infant nutrition products to the next level, addressing the need in the Asian market for increased tamper evidence
(TE) indicators and a more premium look. Like our popular PROTECSCOOP, SAFE-TE is a flip-top hinged closure whose innovative design allows easy preparation of infant feeding bottles. 127 SAFE-TE’s tamper-evident band presents highly visible evidence of any tampering with a unique ‘drop down’ lock that makes it incredibly obvious if the product has been opened. Thanks to the new flex band, it is literally impossible for a malevolent actor to remove the closure, tamper with the contents, and return the closure to its original condition. UNITED CAPS’ award-winning anti-counterfeiting solutions add even greater levels of reassurance. SAFE-TE’s contamination-free foil-sealed chamber protects the included scoop until use, and an integrated hook keeps the scoop handy for further use. SAFE-TE is offered in the four standard UNITED CAPS colours plus a premium gold, which offers the overall look of higher quality and standout shelf appearance that is a growing requirement in Asian markets. Advanced in-mould labelling options further enhance opportunities for brands to differentiate themselves. For brands implementing SAFE-TE, there are minor or no changes required to existing capping/filling lines. 127 SAFE-TE is available in 127 mm, with a 99 mm solution in the pipeline. “We were extremely pleased with the attendees’ warm reception of the new SAFE-TE line, which will be available in both Asian and European versions,” adds Henckes. “We look forward to getting this product to the market, and to welcoming other visitors to see our state-of-the-art facilities.” Production of SAFE-TE for the Asian market will begin in Kulim in September 2020.
80 Years Young
Reaching its 80th anniversary is a significant milestone that UNITED CAPS is celebrating throughout 2019. “Our long heritage in continued success in this business is a powerful endorsement of the level of knowledge and expertise we have been able to accumulate over the years,” Henckes remarks. "Our legacy is one of the progress, but we are certainly not resting on our laurels. We are looking ahead to continued and significant innovation during our next 80 years, with a platform designed to continue our growth and progression. We are excited about what comes next!"
For more information about products and services from UNITED CAPS, please visit www.unitedcaps.com.
ABOUT UNITED CAPS
UNITED CAPS is a global industry reference for the design and production of high performance plastic caps and closures. Extensive innovative capabilities and a broad portfolio of advanced standard and bespoke solutions make UNITED CAPS a preferred partner for the world’s leading companies. We support our customers’ value chain by safeguarding product integrity, assuring safety and consumer health, and ultimately protecting brand reputation. As a highly dynamic and flexible family-based group, UNITED CAPS offers end-to-end solutions to serve a wide range of applications and markets around the world. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and has manufacturing facilities in Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malaysia and Spain. Employing almost 600 people, UNITED CAPS’s turnover amounts to 149 million Euros (as at end 2018).
www.unitedcaps.com
Photos from the event can be downloaded here:
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/6096f9e2183d4964301ed52e26f94d44201910
18104533/2eea48663f297feb9a61d4e4d2cb0b8020191018104533/7e670e
SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
MALINDO AIR CONFERRED WITH ASEAN-INDIA ACHIEVEMENT & EXCELLENCE AWARD
ANOTHER FEATHER IN THE CAP
PETALING JAYA, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malindo Air recently bagged the ASEAN-India Achievement & Excellence award at the distinctive 4th ASEAN-India Business Summit and Business Excellence Awards 2019, a glitzy event in Manila, held for the first time outside of Malaysia, in recognition of several individuals and corporations who have made great contributions to economic relations between ASEAN and India. The award was presented by H.E. Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President of India.
Malindo Air CEO, Capt. Mushafiz Mustafa Bakri said, “It is a great honor to be conferred the ASEAN-India Achievement & Excellence award for year 2019. This award was given in recognition of the contribution made by Malindo Air in strengthening bilateral economic relations between Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India. For us, the award clearly reflects a vote of confidence and endorsement of our vast connectivity from Kuala Lumpur to major cities in India namely, Amritsar, New Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai, Tiruchirappalli, Trivandrum, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Varanasi.”
"We believe air connectivity, in part, is crucial to unlocking a country’s economic growth potential because it enables the country to attract business investment, human capital and also spurs the tourism industry. This award will serve as an added motivation for Malindo Air to remain committed and improve further, while it will also mark our ability to transport passengers from their origin to their destination seamlessly. Malindo Air will continually embrace new challenges and increase our penetration into emerging markets and make air travel more accessible,” added Mushafiz.
The award recipients were selected by the organizing committee of the ASEAN-India Achievement and Excellence award in consultation with the Indian High Commissions and Embassies in the region.
About Malindo Air
Malindo Air is a Malaysia-based full service carrier with main hubs at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the convenient city airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, the hub for Malindo Air’s turboprop services. The airline took to the skies in March 2013 with domestic flights and has since grown to operate routes to all major airports in Malaysia and across the continents of Asia and Australia. The fleet itself has grown exponentially to 15 ATR72-600 and 29 Boeing 737 as of July 2019. The airline also obtained the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
Today, the airline operates over 800 flights weekly across a continuously growing network of about 57 routes in the region. Also an IATA airline member, Malindo Air codeshare with Turkish Airline, Lion Air, Batik Air, as well as an interlining partner to Xiamen Air, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Turkish Airline, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Oman Air.
Malindo Air has recently won Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2019 and Best International Flight Ad of “The Exquisite Pic Award” by Thomas Edison Advertisement (TEA) Awards. Previous awards included Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2018 Four Star Major Regional Airline Recognition and Malaysia Best Employer Brand Awards 2018, CAPA’s 2016 Asia Pacific Regional Airline of the Year, New Comer of the Year, Australia 2016/17 by Expedia.com., TOP Recognition - Malaysia SME® Preferred Airline Partner, Airline of the Year (Passenger) at the KLIA Awards 2014 and Top Performing Airline 2015 by Travelport.
Source: Malindo Air
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
PR & Gov’t Affairs Dept, Malindo Air
Name: Ili Nabilah
Government Affairs Manager
Tel: +603 2035 6699
Email: ilinabilah@malindoair.com
Director of PR & Gov’t Affairs
Name: Raja Sa’adi Bin Raja Amrin
Tel: +6019 266 0078
Email: saadi@malindoair.com
--BERNAMA
Thursday 24 October 2019
Verrency appoints Namita Bhide as Asia Pacific commercial director
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 -- Namita Bhide, a seasoned leader in financial services technology, has joined Verrency, a global payment innovation company, as commercial director (Asia Pacific), based in Singapore.
She will leverage her extensive digital banking expertise to drive Verrency’s continued growth in Singapore and the region as the company accelerates its global strategy, increases market share and adds new customers and partners.
Bhide has over 20 years of experience in innovation, payments, digital transformation and risk and compliance across both buy and sell-side business lines.
Verrency founder and chief executive officer, David Link said: “We are excited to have Namita join our team to help drive our growth across Asia and guide our customer strategy as we invest more in Singapore and the ASEAN region.”
Bhide said: “I look forward to working with David and the Verrency team to drive real innovation for the banks in the region, including digibanks, new banking service providers and most importantly, their customers.”
She founded Denim Consulting, a boutique creative banking consulting firm, offering advisory services to a range of corporate, financial technology and regulatory technology clients, where she currently serves as managing director.
More details at https://www.verrency.com/
-- BERNAMA
She will leverage her extensive digital banking expertise to drive Verrency’s continued growth in Singapore and the region as the company accelerates its global strategy, increases market share and adds new customers and partners.
Bhide has over 20 years of experience in innovation, payments, digital transformation and risk and compliance across both buy and sell-side business lines.
Verrency founder and chief executive officer, David Link said: “We are excited to have Namita join our team to help drive our growth across Asia and guide our customer strategy as we invest more in Singapore and the ASEAN region.”
Bhide said: “I look forward to working with David and the Verrency team to drive real innovation for the banks in the region, including digibanks, new banking service providers and most importantly, their customers.”
She founded Denim Consulting, a boutique creative banking consulting firm, offering advisory services to a range of corporate, financial technology and regulatory technology clients, where she currently serves as managing director.
More details at https://www.verrency.com/
-- BERNAMA
70 YEARS OF GLORY -- SHAANXI IN THE EYES OF THE OVERSEAS MEDIA 2019 HELD ON OCTOBER 14-17
XI'AN, China, Oct. 23, 2019 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ --
On October 14, 2019, Shaanxi in the Eyes of the Overseas Media 2019, hosted by the Information Office of Shaanxi Provincial People's Government, was launched in Xi'an. During four days, an interview group, comprised of reporters from overseas media agencies such as the European Pressphoto Agency, Basque Television of Spain, and South Korea's Asia Economy, were able to observe examples of Shaanxi's rapid development and change in industrial manufacturing and agriculture, as well as in environmental protection, culture and sports, and so on.
The interview group visited Xi'an, Baoji, Weinan, and the Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Industries Demonstration Zone, as well as some other places. They went to some enterprises and parks, including the Shaanxi Automobile Commercial Vehicle Group, the BYD Xi'an New Energy Industrial Base and the Yangling Professional Farmer Entrepreneurship and Innovation Park. The development of the automobile industry, the spread of modern agriculture and professional farming practices in the province attracted particular attention from the overseas media representatives.
At the BYD Xi'an New Energy Industrial Base, reporters visited the new energy automobiles production workshop. Members of the group enjoyed a test drive in BYD's new-generation new energy car -- the Tang EV. "These enterprises have developed very well, which impresses me," said PARK SUN MI, a reporter from South Korea's Asia Economy, "I went on a test drive in a BYD new energy car. It is dynamic and really powerful, as well as environment-friendly."
Mr. Sin, chief reporter with KCNA in China, said, "Huge input into new energy in China is inseparable from the environmental protection measures initiated by the government. An understanding of developments in Shaanxi's automobile industry has demonstrated to me the growth of the Chinese economy."
In the Yangling Professional Farmer Entrepreneurship and Innovation Park, the reporters observed examples of modern agricultural development in China when they had a chance to taste some greenhouse-cultivated fruit and vegetables. Maryna Belkova from the magazine Russia and China said: "In Yangling I saw many advanced planting and cultivation technologies, and I will report on these observations. I hope that China and Russia will increasingly conduct exchange and cooperation in agriculture."
SOURCE: The Information Office of Shaanxi Provincial People's Government
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S BLOCK co-hosts WBF Technology Conference, launches super blockchain ecosystem
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 -- Switzerland-based value added digital assets wallet, S BLOCK recently co-organised the ‘WBF 2019 New York Technology Conference’ in New York.
As operators, developers and traders gathered together, S BLOCK was officially on its way to build the world’s largest Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO).
DAO aims to attract global communities to participate in the development of S BLOCK through incorporating quality tokens such as DASH, HT and OKB. S BLOCK is able to build a new consensus worldwide.
WBFex’s Million Community will also be joining forces with S BLOCK’s Million Community to share and leverage on existing resources.
Their partnership will eventually create SBO ‘Thousands of Consensus’ and DAO super ecosystem by attracting more users.
All projects on the WBF exchange will have the opportunity to join the DAO programme which applies to the 110 current projects on WBFex and the other 260 projects will be added by year-end.
More details at https://www.sblock.com/
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday 23 October 2019
Refract Solutions offers institutional-grade services across digital asset lifecycle
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 -- Serial entrepreneurs originally behind crowdfunding platform, Katalyse, and licensed exchange, CEZEX have formed Refract Solutions (Refract) to offer institutional-grade services across all phases of the digital asset lifecycle.
Refract was formed to meet the growing demand from institutions for blockchain-based asset issuance, treasury management and trading, according to a statement.
Digital assets bring the promise of interoperable, transparent and automated markets but no platform to date has been able to seamlessly connect all aspects of the market from primary issuance to secondary trading.
By linking asset tokenisation to underlying custody, cash settlement and market liquidity, Refract is delivering the best-in-class offering available to the blockchain industry and beyond.
Refract comprises three seamlessly linked platforms, namely, Lens Tokenization, Prism Financial and Lucent Exchange. It is honing its focus on digital securities offerings, including equity, bonds and derivatives.
More information at https://www.refract.solutions.
-- BERNAMA
Refract was formed to meet the growing demand from institutions for blockchain-based asset issuance, treasury management and trading, according to a statement.
Digital assets bring the promise of interoperable, transparent and automated markets but no platform to date has been able to seamlessly connect all aspects of the market from primary issuance to secondary trading.
By linking asset tokenisation to underlying custody, cash settlement and market liquidity, Refract is delivering the best-in-class offering available to the blockchain industry and beyond.
Refract comprises three seamlessly linked platforms, namely, Lens Tokenization, Prism Financial and Lucent Exchange. It is honing its focus on digital securities offerings, including equity, bonds and derivatives.
More information at https://www.refract.solutions.
-- BERNAMA
Friday 18 October 2019
NELIPAK APPOINTS ROGER PREVOT AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CRANSTON, R.I., Oct 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nelipak® Corporation, Inc. ("Nelipak"), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging for the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, announced today that Roger Prevot has been named the company's Chief Executive Officer. Prevot, who has been Chairman of the Board of Directors since the acquisition of Nelipak ("Kohlberg") earlier this year, brings to Nelipak an extensive track record of senior leadership experience in the packaging industry, and is a Partner of Kohlberg. Prevot's previous roles include President and Chief Operating Officer of Graham Packaging, Chief Executive Officer of Packaging Dynamics Corporation, Chairman of the Board of Spectrum Plastics Group and Chairman of the Board of Cadence, Inc.
Prevot stated, "I look forward to leading Nelipak into the next phase of its development as the legacy Nelipak business is integrated with the former European Healthcare Packaging business of Bemis Corporation." Prevot assumes this role from Michael Kelly, Nelipak's current Chief Executive Officer. Under Kelly"s leadership, Nelipak grew both organically and via acquisition and matured into a global leader in its served markets. Having substantially completed his objective to position Nelipak for the next phase of its development, Kelly is retiring. Kelly commented, "I am proud of the accomplishments we have achieved together at Nelipak and the recent sale to Kohlberg. Roger’s distinguished track record, together with his strong professional and personal values, make him an outstanding successor to lead Nelipak into the future. I wish Roger and the people of Nelipak much continued success in the years to come.” Seth H. Hollander, Partner of Kohlberg, commented, “On behalf of the Board of Directors of Nelipak, I wish to sincerely thank Mike for his distinguished service to the company. Mike was instrumental in building a foundation for sustained growth at Nelipak.” Hollander continued, “As Chairman, Roger has been instrumental in the creation of the current Nelipak and its plan for transformational initiatives going forward. As a result of his vision, Nelipak is well-positioned for continued excellence in innovation and customer service as well as growth execution.” For further information on Nelipak and its various products, please visit www.nelipak.com. About Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging With facilities in Cranston, RI; Whitehall, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Venray, the Netherlands; Galway, Ireland; Clara, Ireland; Derry, Northern Ireland; Elsham, United Kingdom; Humacao, Puerto Rico; and San Jose, Costa Rica, Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging designs, develops and manufactures custom packaging products that provide superior protection for medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging customers consist of some of the largest and most reputable medical device and pharmaceutical companies in the world. With over 1,400 employees worldwide, Nelipak® is focused on delivering superior quality and customer experience through world class manufacturing at each of its locations. Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging is a trade name of Nelipak Corporation About Kohlberg & Company, LLC Kohlberg & Company, LLC ("Kohlberg") is a leading private equity firm headquartered in Mount Kisco, New York. Since its inception in 1987, Kohlberg has organized eight private equity funds, through which it has raised over $7.5 billion of committed equity capital. Over its 32-year history, Kohlberg has completed 76 platform investments and nearly 200 add-on acquisitions, with an aggregate transaction value in excess of $15 billion. For more information, please visit www.kohlberg.com. Released by: Seán Egan, Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging Tel: 00 353 (0)91 709 163 Email: sean.egan@nelipak.com Source : Nelipak Healthcare Packaging --BERNAMA | |
CALLING FOR FRENCH EXPATRIATES IN MALAYSIA TO JOIN A VIDEO CONTEST IN CONJUNCTION WITH VM2020
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- In an effort to increase the awareness of Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) campaign among the estimated 4,500 French expatriates living in Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia have collaborated with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (CCIFM) to organise a social media video contest which begins today and ends on 30 November 2019.
The video contest entitled "My Malaysia, My Favourite…" will enable the French expatriates to showcase Malaysia through their eyes and perceptions.
The winner of the contest will walk away with a holiday package worth RM5,000 along with a certificate while the first runner-up will receive RM3,000 worth of a holiday package and a certificate, second runner-up will win RM1,500 worth of a holiday package and a certificate and five consolation prize winners will each receive a hotel voucher. Among the sponsors for this contest include Berjaya Group’s The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort, Lexis Hibiscus, YTL Tanjung Jara Resort, Pangkor Laut Resort, and The RuMA Hotel and Residences.
According to the Senior Director of International Promotion Division for America, Europe and Ocenia in Tourism Malaysia, Mr Noor Azlan Abu Bakar, the contest was first announced during the “Back to Work Networking Cocktail” event on 9th October 2019 at Sofitel Damansara Kuala Lumpur.
“I hope the French Expatriates in Malaysia can participate in the contest and help promote Malaysia together for the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign,” he added.
Contest entry form can be downloaded from this link http://bit.ly/2B0rU85 and must be submitted together with each entry. For more info on the contest, please contact the following persons:
Tourism Malaysia:
Ms. Sharifah Hafsya Syed Yaziz at sharifahhafsya@tourism.gov.my or call 03 8891 8363
Ms. Emylia Md. Shahir at emylia@tourism.gov.my or call 8891 8360;
MFCCIM:
Ms. Thina Krishnan at thina@mfccim.com or call 03 2714 6151 (ext 1369).
The year 2020 has been designated as Visit Malaysia 2020 with targets of achieving 30 million international tourist arrivals and RM100 billion. The focus of the campaign is on ecotourism, arts and culture.
France is an important source market for inbound tourists to Malaysia. From January to July this year, Malaysia received a total of 86,443 arrivals from France, an increase of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2018.
Source : Tourism Malaysia
The video contest entitled "My Malaysia, My Favourite…" will enable the French expatriates to showcase Malaysia through their eyes and perceptions.
The winner of the contest will walk away with a holiday package worth RM5,000 along with a certificate while the first runner-up will receive RM3,000 worth of a holiday package and a certificate, second runner-up will win RM1,500 worth of a holiday package and a certificate and five consolation prize winners will each receive a hotel voucher. Among the sponsors for this contest include Berjaya Group’s The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort, Lexis Hibiscus, YTL Tanjung Jara Resort, Pangkor Laut Resort, and The RuMA Hotel and Residences.
According to the Senior Director of International Promotion Division for America, Europe and Ocenia in Tourism Malaysia, Mr Noor Azlan Abu Bakar, the contest was first announced during the “Back to Work Networking Cocktail” event on 9th October 2019 at Sofitel Damansara Kuala Lumpur.
“I hope the French Expatriates in Malaysia can participate in the contest and help promote Malaysia together for the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign,” he added.
Contest entry form can be downloaded from this link http://bit.ly/2B0rU85 and must be submitted together with each entry. For more info on the contest, please contact the following persons:
Tourism Malaysia:
Ms. Sharifah Hafsya Syed Yaziz at sharifahhafsya@tourism.gov.my or call 03 8891 8363
Ms. Emylia Md. Shahir at emylia@tourism.gov.my or call 8891 8360;
MFCCIM:
Ms. Thina Krishnan at thina@mfccim.com or call 03 2714 6151 (ext 1369).
The year 2020 has been designated as Visit Malaysia 2020 with targets of achieving 30 million international tourist arrivals and RM100 billion. The focus of the campaign is on ecotourism, arts and culture.
France is an important source market for inbound tourists to Malaysia. From January to July this year, Malaysia received a total of 86,443 arrivals from France, an increase of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2018.
For more media releases, media info and media features on Malaysia’s tourism industry, kindly visit the Media Centre of Tourism Malaysia’s website at http://www.tourism.gov.my/
MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD OR TOURISM MALAYSIA is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination. Since its inception, it has emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene. In 2018, Malaysia registered 25.8 million tourist arrivals and RM84.1 billion tourist receipts, placing it among the major tourism destinations of the world.
MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD OR TOURISM MALAYSIA is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination. Since its inception, it has emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene. In 2018, Malaysia registered 25.8 million tourist arrivals and RM84.1 billion tourist receipts, placing it among the major tourism destinations of the world.
Source : Tourism Malaysia
SARAWAK ENERGY JOINS LEAGUE OF LEADING INTERNATIONAL BRANDS THAT ARE EVOLVING IN 4IR
| KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- SAP, the world’s largest enterprise applications provider, has called upon local businesses to make the transition into becoming ‘intelligent enterprises’ to realise greater productivity and efficiencies in the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR). “Intelligent enterprises are empowered to help maximize the value of an enterprise's data assets and turn the data into precious insights that help empower employees to operate with increased visibility, focus and agility,” said Rachel Barger, Chief Operating Officer, SAP Asia Pacific and Japan. “Intelligent enterprises are better equipped to respond to individual customer needs, engage talent in new ways and create disruptive business models that are critical industry imperatives,” she added, mentioning Sarawak Energy Bhd (Sarawak Energy) as a “visionary intelligent enterprise” that stands to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Sarawak Energy generates, transmits, distributes and retails electricity on behalf of the state of Sarawak. “Sarawak Energy’s core business activities revolve around the generation, transmission, distribution and retail of electricity. We generate power by capitalising on Sarawak’s abundant indigenous resources – hydro, coal and gas – and supply electricity to our customers throughout Sarawak and beyond through an extensive network,” its senior manager (applications portfolio) Zaliha Mohd-Ali said during a presentation at the Intelligent Enterprise Conference held recently. “Technology is integral toward our vision of ‘transforming Sarawak Energy into a digital utility powerhouse’, and one of our core foundations is based on SAP,” said Zaliha, adding that the company has installed various SAP applications enterprise-wide. She cited the integrated human resources management system called the ‘Sarawak Energy People System’ as an example of improving productivity among employees. “Previously, all the different tools were in various areas. Now that we have consolidated them into one encompassing system, employees can save more time and resources,” she said, explaining that, among others, employees have access to performance tools on their mobile devices. “Even leave application can be made from their mobile devices,” Zaliha added. Sarawak Energy has also embraced SAP Concur in an effort to gain more visibility into its travel and expense (T&E) spend, while also providing employees with user-friendly experiences through an integrated travel and expenses management solution. SAP Concur is renowned for its completely connected spend management solution encompassing travel, expense, invoice, compliance and risk. On its fleet management system based on the SAP Leonardo Vehicle Insights digital innovation system, Zaliha said that they are now fewer accidents involving Sarawak Energy vehicles and this has resulted in increased safety awareness of drivers due to the IoT (internet-of-things) technology which helped monitoring vehicles in real time. Sarawak Energy is also currently studying SAP S/4 HANA for as part of its ongoing digital transformation,” Zaliha said. “SAP S/4 HANA helps to reduce obstacles associated with legacy enterprise resource planning applications,” said Barger, adding that the intelligent suite of applications and platform from SAP is ‘future ready’ and helps enterprises quickly adopt advanced technologies. Today, SAP serves 437,000 customers in more than 180 countries worldwide, including 92% of Forbes Global 2000 companies and 98% of the 100 most valued brands. Source: SAP Malaysia |
Thursday 17 October 2019
INITIAL HYGIENE MALAYSIA IN SUPPORT OF GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY - CLEAN HANDS FOR ALL
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| Three (3) steps hand hygiene practice - Wash, Dry and Sanitise |
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- 15 October 2019 is the day we celebrate Global Handwashing Day (GHD) worldwide together. This is an initiative started by the Global Handwashing Partnership in 2008 to help world leaders advocate the importance of proper handwashing to their respective local communities. With the first GHD held in 2008, over 120 million children in more than 70 countries have better access to hand washing facilities which allow them to wash their hands properly.
This year Global Handwashing Day’s theme is “Clean Hands for All”, making the push to leave no one behind in Sustainable Development Agenda. Besides children, handwashing practice applies to adults as well, especially in their daily routines at home to workplace. Research from WHO shows that 40% of the world's population has no access to basic handwashing facilities. Inadequacy in handwashing facilities can easily put individuals at higher risk of contracting diseases that may impact their health, education, and economic outcomes.
Handwashing is an effective way to prevent the spread of germs. But, are you washing your hands correctly? Germs could be picked up from multiple touchpoints through your hands when you travel to your workplace daily, from the first touch at your house door or public transport handles to your office entrance and washroom. Germs can stay alive on hands up to 3 hours and harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and E.Coli are more likely to spread through cross-contamination. If you do not wash your hands properly, infection continues to spread even more when food is involved, eg. before food preparation takes place, likewise before and after eating. Hence, proper hand washing behaviour is critical to ensure a healthy hygiene level in the workplace.
“Providing proper washroom facilities is important to show your employees that you care about their wellbeing. With these hygiene facilities, it helps to cultivate good hand hygiene habits by washing, drying and sanitising our hands. Let’s reduce the spread of germs and health risk by creating a hygienic working environment to motivate your employees and eventually helps to increase work productivity for better business performance in the long run,” said Ms. Carol Lam, the Managing Director of Rentokil Initial Malaysia.
Initial Hygiene Malaysia is promoting good workplace hygiene through the Hygiene Detective Campaign. Initial Mobile Hand Sanitiser and Medixair Air Steriliser for your workplace are up for grabs. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/hygienedetective2019.
About Rentokil Initial Malaysia
Rentokil Initial is part of an international network of over 70 countries with 35,500 colleagues, more than 100 years of combined experience, and a great track record of providing reliable and trustworthy services to businesses globally.
Established in Malaysia for over 50 years, we are the experts delivering essential services in areas such as hygiene and pest control - the foundation of businesses - so our customers can focus on what they do best. Rentokil Initial is characterised by efficient management that supports a national network across Malaysia. That means there's always a Rentokil Initial service technician nearby when a customer needs one - and that we have the range and depth of resources to provide consistent quality service to customers. This makes Rentokil Initial a trusted brand of many different customers ranging from residential, SMEs to large organisations.
SOURCE: Rentokil Initial Malaysia
SUSTAINING MEDTECH REVOLUTION THROUGH INNOVATION AND A STRONG LOCAL SUPPLY CHAIN
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with the Malaysia Medical Device Expo 2019 (MyMEDEX 2019) the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) organised a panel session titled ‘Revolutionising Medical Technology’ at the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur today.
Mr. Zabidi Mahbar, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, who moderated the panel, kicked off the conversation by stressing the importance of MedTech to the Malaysian economy and the need for the industry to capitalise innovation and forge a robust local supply chain to remain a leading player within the sector.
“The Malaysian total healthcare expenditure is estimated to exceed USD20 billion by 2025 with a projected compound annual growth rate of 11% from 2015 to 2020, thus making the medical devices industry as one of the most vital and dynamic sectors in Malaysia. With the ever-increasing technological advancements in the field, manufacturers, especially the local ones, are encouraged to explore emerging and innovative segments to remain competitive and relevant in the future,” said Mr Zabidi.
Joining the conversation were panellists from SWCorp Sdn. Bhd., UWC Holdings, Medical Device Authority (MDA) and Ministry of Health (MOH).
In the first half of 2019, MIDA approved 10 projects in the medical devices industry worth RM501.2 million, 20.4% higher compared with RM416.3 million approved in the same period last year. Of this, RM260.8 million were from foreign investments, representing 52% of the industry’s total approved investments for the period of January to June 2019.
MYMEDEX 2019 is an initiative by MDA supported by MIDA for the second year in a row. It is held to highlight the latest innovative technologies and advances of global medical devices. The event offers a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to immerse in an insightful one-stop centre for medical devices solutions.
About MIDA
MIDA is the government's principal promotion agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Starting operations in 1967 with a relatively small set up of 37 staff, MIDA has grown to become a strong and dynamic organisation of over 700 employees. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA today has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, @OfficialMIDA.
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Mr. Zabidi Mahbar, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, who moderated the panel, kicked off the conversation by stressing the importance of MedTech to the Malaysian economy and the need for the industry to capitalise innovation and forge a robust local supply chain to remain a leading player within the sector.
“The Malaysian total healthcare expenditure is estimated to exceed USD20 billion by 2025 with a projected compound annual growth rate of 11% from 2015 to 2020, thus making the medical devices industry as one of the most vital and dynamic sectors in Malaysia. With the ever-increasing technological advancements in the field, manufacturers, especially the local ones, are encouraged to explore emerging and innovative segments to remain competitive and relevant in the future,” said Mr Zabidi.
Joining the conversation were panellists from SWCorp Sdn. Bhd., UWC Holdings, Medical Device Authority (MDA) and Ministry of Health (MOH).
In the first half of 2019, MIDA approved 10 projects in the medical devices industry worth RM501.2 million, 20.4% higher compared with RM416.3 million approved in the same period last year. Of this, RM260.8 million were from foreign investments, representing 52% of the industry’s total approved investments for the period of January to June 2019.
MYMEDEX 2019 is an initiative by MDA supported by MIDA for the second year in a row. It is held to highlight the latest innovative technologies and advances of global medical devices. The event offers a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to immerse in an insightful one-stop centre for medical devices solutions.
About MIDA
MIDA is the government's principal promotion agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Starting operations in 1967 with a relatively small set up of 37 staff, MIDA has grown to become a strong and dynamic organisation of over 700 employees. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA today has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, @OfficialMIDA.
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Tuesday 15 October 2019
VISIT MALAYSIA 2020 EVENTS AND FESTIVALS IS NOW ONLINE
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Comprehensive information on the Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM 2020) events and festivals is now available for download on Tourism Malaysia’s website: https://www.malaysia.travel.
The e-brochure highlights the line-up of both existing and new events and festivals that Malaysia is offering during the year-long celebrations of Visit Malaysia 2020.
There are over 100 events lined up throughout the year in conjunction with VM 2020. Among them are Chinese New Year Celebration in Malacca, Iftar @KL, Royal Floria Putrajaya, Light and Motion Putrajaya (LAMPU), Terengganu Beach Festival, Tadau Ka’amatan Harvest Festival celebrated in Penampang, Sabah, Rainforest World Music Festival and Borneo Arts Festival.
For more information regarding the brochure, kindly contact Marketing Support Division, Tourism Malaysia at 03-8891 8000 or Tourism Malaysia Contact Centre at 1 300 88 5050 or email: enquiries@tourism.gov.my.
For full media release, please visit:
https://www.tourism.gov.my/media/view/visit-malaysia-2020-events-and-festivals-is-now-online
MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD OR TOURISM MALAYSIA is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination. Since its inception, it has emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene. In 2018, Malaysia registered 25.8 million tourist arrivals and RM84.1 billion tourist receipts, placing it among the major tourism destinations of the world.
Source: Tourism Malaysia
The e-brochure highlights the line-up of both existing and new events and festivals that Malaysia is offering during the year-long celebrations of Visit Malaysia 2020.
There are over 100 events lined up throughout the year in conjunction with VM 2020. Among them are Chinese New Year Celebration in Malacca, Iftar @KL, Royal Floria Putrajaya, Light and Motion Putrajaya (LAMPU), Terengganu Beach Festival, Tadau Ka’amatan Harvest Festival celebrated in Penampang, Sabah, Rainforest World Music Festival and Borneo Arts Festival.
For more information regarding the brochure, kindly contact Marketing Support Division, Tourism Malaysia at 03-8891 8000 or Tourism Malaysia Contact Centre at 1 300 88 5050 or email: enquiries@tourism.gov.my.
For full media release, please visit:
https://www.tourism.gov.my/media/view/visit-malaysia-2020-events-and-festivals-is-now-online
MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD OR TOURISM MALAYSIA is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination. Since its inception, it has emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene. In 2018, Malaysia registered 25.8 million tourist arrivals and RM84.1 billion tourist receipts, placing it among the major tourism destinations of the world.
Source: Tourism Malaysia
Monday 14 October 2019
MPI continues strong commitment to drive agri-commodity industry's growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 -- The Primary Industries Ministry (MPI) will continue to be highly committed in driving further the growth of the country's agri-commodity industry.
Its minister, Teresa Kok Suh Sim, said it was ready with programmes and initiatives to continue efforts towards improving the sector's contribution towards strengthening the country's economy based on the 2020 Budget's four thrusts.
The thrusts are driving economic growth in the new economy and digital era; investing in Malaysians; creating a united, inclusive and equitable society; and revitalising public institutions and finances.
In a statement issued after the 2020 Budget tabling today, Kok said MPI had been given a budget allocation of RM670.15 million, comprising RM259.52 million for operating expenditure and RM410.62 million for development spending.
She noted that the government, through the first thrust's Strategy 4: Strengthening Economic Diversity, was focusing on efforts to add value to the commodities sector specifically.
This includes giving a RM550 million oil palm replanting loan fund for smallholders, collateral-free, at an interest rate of two per cent per annum, with a tenure of 12 years including a four-year moratorium on repayment. The replanting will be undertaken using the latest seedlings and also in compliance with Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil standards to ensure better productivity and marketability.
Other allocations include RM27 million to support Malaysian Palm Oil Board's efforts to market palm oil internationally and counter anti-palm oil campaigns, RM100 million for the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for 2020, RM30 million for research and development matching grants for industry-academia collaborations to develop higher value added downstream uses of palm oil, as well as RM150 million to facilitate crop integration for chili, pineaplle, coconut, watermelon and bamboo.
“With the global economic growth forecast (for 2019) falling to 3.2 per cent, 2020 is seen as a challenging year for the agri-commodities sector.
“Nevertheless, MPI will continue to focus on the primary industries sector that is a significant contributor to the country's economic growth and a catalyst towards boosting the income of people in rural areas,” Kok said.
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Its minister, Teresa Kok Suh Sim, said it was ready with programmes and initiatives to continue efforts towards improving the sector's contribution towards strengthening the country's economy based on the 2020 Budget's four thrusts.
The thrusts are driving economic growth in the new economy and digital era; investing in Malaysians; creating a united, inclusive and equitable society; and revitalising public institutions and finances.
In a statement issued after the 2020 Budget tabling today, Kok said MPI had been given a budget allocation of RM670.15 million, comprising RM259.52 million for operating expenditure and RM410.62 million for development spending.
She noted that the government, through the first thrust's Strategy 4: Strengthening Economic Diversity, was focusing on efforts to add value to the commodities sector specifically.
This includes giving a RM550 million oil palm replanting loan fund for smallholders, collateral-free, at an interest rate of two per cent per annum, with a tenure of 12 years including a four-year moratorium on repayment. The replanting will be undertaken using the latest seedlings and also in compliance with Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil standards to ensure better productivity and marketability.
Other allocations include RM27 million to support Malaysian Palm Oil Board's efforts to market palm oil internationally and counter anti-palm oil campaigns, RM100 million for the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for 2020, RM30 million for research and development matching grants for industry-academia collaborations to develop higher value added downstream uses of palm oil, as well as RM150 million to facilitate crop integration for chili, pineaplle, coconut, watermelon and bamboo.
“With the global economic growth forecast (for 2019) falling to 3.2 per cent, 2020 is seen as a challenging year for the agri-commodities sector.
“Nevertheless, MPI will continue to focus on the primary industries sector that is a significant contributor to the country's economic growth and a catalyst towards boosting the income of people in rural areas,” Kok said.
-- BERNAMA
WEST COAST STRATEGY - GLOBAL SOCIAL PLATFORM OF INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND WELFARE SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT
West Coast Strategy, Integrates Investment Strategy and Welfare Entertainment as One
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SHANGHAI, Oct 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- With the breakthrough and innovation of block chain technology, digital assets have gradually become to the mainstream of investment product. Many global traditional finance companies have also started their layouts in digital asset field. However, the supporting system for authoritative investment strategy and service are not able to follow up with the rapid development of digital asset. West Coast Strategy aims to fulfill the market gap in investment strategy field and integrates world-famous teams in strategy investment, social network, entertainment, block chain and other fields to create a global comprehensive platform united with investment strategy, social network and welfare entertainment.
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West Coast Strategy, Integrates Investment Strategy and Welfare Entertainment as One
West Coast Strategy releases BTC and other mainstream digital currency daily as benefits for global users to get familiar with digital asset easily and take their first steps in digital asset field. West Coast Strategy uses social entertainment as a bond allows users get to know worldwide investors and experts; to provide world-leading investment strategy as channel, gather world famous, experienced investors and institutions for high-quality investment strategy. West Coast Strategy allows global investors use digital assets to process full-category investment and fulfill rapid multi-appreciation of assets; reduce investors’ risk and improve the rate of return by using entrusted investments and follow-up services to construct a channel for investors and professional investors; provide full-category products stimulated trading to help global investors enhance from rookie to expert along with bonus rewards. Navigate updated global investment news for users 24*7; allow users to obtain the newest information of investment.
West Coast Strategy Has Business All Over the World
As the world leading, most entertaining and valuable social platform without borders, West Coast Strategy’s business has recognized by the users from Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and some other countries and areas.
The successful innovation of West Coast Strategy not only takes the first step of digital asset for global users but also connect world investors without borders. Motivate the development of investment strategy and social entertainment industry; and more likely create a world leading “investment strategy + welfare entertainment” comprehensive platform.
The successful innovation of West Coast Strategy not only takes the first step of digital asset for global users but also connect world investors without borders. Motivate the development of investment strategy and social entertainment industry; and more likely create a world leading “investment strategy + welfare entertainment” comprehensive platform.
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Contact
Company: West Coast Strategy
Person: Phoenix Wong
Email: westcoast@icctoro.com
Phone: +86 15526049630
Web: http://www.icctoro.com
WeChat: wsc_global
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--BERNAMA
Sunday 13 October 2019
HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL OPTICAL FAIR OPENS IN NOVEMBER
HONG KONG, Oct 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 27th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Optical Fair will be held from 6-8 Nov 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year, the fair will welcome around 800 exhibitors from some 20 countries and regions.
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Premier marketplace broadens global horizons
This year, the fair includes group pavilions representing France, Italy, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Visionaries of Style (VOS) as well as the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA). The Mainland China pavilion will gather exhibitors from Yingtan of Jiangxi Province, Danyang of Jiangsu Province, Mayu of Zhejiang Province and Chongqing. The fair’s 2018 edition attracted over 16,800 buyers from 111 countries and regions, attesting to Hong Kong’s prominent status as a global hub for optical business.
Raising brand exposure
The highlighted Brand Name Gallery will house around 200 well-known brands from around the world. New exhibiting brands include Absolute Vintage Eyewear (Hong Kong), NANOVISTA (Spain), PUGNALE (Italy) and many more. Other prestigious international brands include Etnia Barcelona (Spain), Markus-t (Germany), Matsuda (Japan), Minima (France), Savile Row (UK) Stepper (Germany), etc. will also exhibit in the Fair. Eyewear Parades by professional models will be held to show different stylish outlooks of eyewear.
Contact lens gaining in popularity
Demand for contact lenses continues to grow in the global market. The “Contact Lenses & Accessories” zone returns this year to answer this rising demand. It is conveniently located at Level 2 Mezzanine for easy sourcing
The Fair also includes other themed zones, spotlighting a wide variety of products ranging from professional eyewear, accessories, frames, lenses, diagnostic instruments to optometric instruments.
Talking trends
A highlighted event - the 17th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium, jointly organised by HKTDC, HKOA and HK PolyU, will welcome experts from New Zealand, the United States, Malaysia, Mainland China and Hong Kong to share their insights on the topic of “Advancements in Optometric Specialties”. Other events such as trend seminars and forums will be held to let visitors keep an eye on the latest industry developments.
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Contact
Enquiries:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Cathy Li: cathy.hm.li@hktdc.org
Source : Hong Kong Trade Development Council
--BERNAMA
Raising brand exposure
The highlighted Brand Name Gallery will house around 200 well-known brands from around the world. New exhibiting brands include Absolute Vintage Eyewear (Hong Kong), NANOVISTA (Spain), PUGNALE (Italy) and many more. Other prestigious international brands include Etnia Barcelona (Spain), Markus-t (Germany), Matsuda (Japan), Minima (France), Savile Row (UK) Stepper (Germany), etc. will also exhibit in the Fair. Eyewear Parades by professional models will be held to show different stylish outlooks of eyewear.
Contact lens gaining in popularity
Demand for contact lenses continues to grow in the global market. The “Contact Lenses & Accessories” zone returns this year to answer this rising demand. It is conveniently located at Level 2 Mezzanine for easy sourcing
The Fair also includes other themed zones, spotlighting a wide variety of products ranging from professional eyewear, accessories, frames, lenses, diagnostic instruments to optometric instruments.
Talking trends
A highlighted event - the 17th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium, jointly organised by HKTDC, HKOA and HK PolyU, will welcome experts from New Zealand, the United States, Malaysia, Mainland China and Hong Kong to share their insights on the topic of “Advancements in Optometric Specialties”. Other events such as trend seminars and forums will be held to let visitors keep an eye on the latest industry developments.
Trade Buyers, Register for free admission e-Badge:
https://bit.ly/2IzE5gm
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Contact
Enquiries:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Cathy Li: cathy.hm.li@hktdc.org
Source : Hong Kong Trade Development Council
--BERNAMA
HYDE MARINE ANNOUNCES THAT HYDE GUARDIAN-US™ BALLAST WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM HAS COMPLETED ALL USCG TYPE APPROVAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS WITH DNV-GL
The Hyde GUARDIAN-US (Universal Service) completes all required testing under 46CFR162.060 and the new IMO Revised G8 Requirements moving it closer to U.S. Coast Guard Type Approval, another IMO Type Approval, and verifying efficacy in all salinity ranges.
Pittsburgh, PA, Oct 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyde Marine, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calgon Carbon Corporation, has announced the completion of shipboard testing in accordance with the DNV-GL created QAPP (Quality Assurance Project Plan) under the supervision of a DHI test team.
Steve Schott, Calgon Carbon’s President and CEO said, “This is an important achievement as it was our last phase of testing required in order to apply for USCG Type Approval. It was critical to meet our customers’ needs by testing in varied and challenging conditions.”
The final tests were conducted in challenging ‘sweet’ fresh water with less than 1 psu, completing shipboard testing in all three salinities. This testing was performed under the direction and supervision of DNV-GL which is serving as an Independent Laboratory per the requirements for U.S. Coast Guard Type Approval testing. The completion of tests in all three salinity ranges and at multiple temperatures and spanning seasons proves both the function and robust design of the chemical-free Hyde GUARDIAN-US™ Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS).
Hyde Marine is one of the world’s most successful ballast water treatment (BWT) technology companies with more than 500 of its ballast water treatment systems sold to date. The Hyde GUARDIAN-US BWTS uses space efficient filtration and ultraviolet disinfection to treat ships' ballast water to prevent the spread of invasive species from port to port.
“Hyde Marine is very pleased to have completed our testing requirements,” said Chris Todd, Executive Director of Calgon Carbon UV Technologies/Hyde Marine. “Using one of our first customers as an upgrade platform to prove we could retrofit one of our earliest systems to our newest product was a milestone in which Hyde Marine takes great pride. Our platform proved a strenuous test of our system’s functionality as we work to define the limits of machine operation and disinfection efficacy. We are very satisfied with DHI’s analytical approach as well as their enthusiasm to challenge our system in the shipboard testing environment.”
The Hyde GUARDIAN-US BTWS was tested with water containing organism counts far exceeding IMO and U.S. Coast Guard testing requirements and was tested with water with UV transmittance down to 40% UVT. “We are confident that our system can perform to the expectations of our clients anywhere their vessels may go,” said Todd.
Hyde Marine will now complete the application process and expects to submit their application to the U.S. Coast Guard by the end of 2019.
Visit www.hydemarine.com for more information.
About Calgon Carbon Corporation
Calgon Carbon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kuraray Co., Ltd. (TYO: 3405) (Kuraray), is a global leader in the manufacture and/or distribution of innovative coal-, wood- and coconut-based activated carbon products – in granular, powdered, pelletized and cloth form – to meet the most challenging purification demands of customers throughout the world.
Complemented by world-class activated carbon and ultraviolet (UV) light purification and disinfection equipment systems and service capabilities, as well as diatomaceous earth and perlites, Calgon Carbon provides purification solutions for more than 700 distinct applications, including drinking water, wastewater, pollution abatement, and a variety of industrial and commercial manufacturing processes.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,300 people and operates 20 manufacturing, reactivation, innovation and equipment fabrication facilities in the U.S., Asia, and in Europe, where Calgon Carbon is known as Chemviron.
Calgon Carbon was acquired by Kuraray in March of 2018. With complementary products and services, the combined organization will continue to focus on providing the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon and filtration media products, equipment, and services to meet customer needs anywhere in the world. For more information, visit calgoncarbon.com.
About Hyde Marine
Hyde Marine is part of Calgon Carbon UV Technologies LLC. With more than 100 years in the maritime industry and pioneering development of ballast water treatment technologies, Hyde Marine has become the leading U.S. manufacturer and educator regarding regulations, technologies, installation experiences, and challenges facing this sector. Since its initial launch in 1998, the Hyde GUARDIAN® BWTS has emerged as an industry leader featuring mechanical separation with filtration followed by UV disinfection – with more than 500 Hyde GUARDIAN units sold to date for installation in various ship types and sizes around the world.
Media Contact:
Amanda Lofty
ALofty@CalgonCarbon.com
Amanda Lofty
Calgon Carbon Corporation
724-541-2658
alofty@calgoncarbon.com
Source: Calgon Carbon Corporation
--BERNAMA
Pittsburgh, PA, Oct 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyde Marine, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calgon Carbon Corporation, has announced the completion of shipboard testing in accordance with the DNV-GL created QAPP (Quality Assurance Project Plan) under the supervision of a DHI test team.
Steve Schott, Calgon Carbon’s President and CEO said, “This is an important achievement as it was our last phase of testing required in order to apply for USCG Type Approval. It was critical to meet our customers’ needs by testing in varied and challenging conditions.”
The final tests were conducted in challenging ‘sweet’ fresh water with less than 1 psu, completing shipboard testing in all three salinities. This testing was performed under the direction and supervision of DNV-GL which is serving as an Independent Laboratory per the requirements for U.S. Coast Guard Type Approval testing. The completion of tests in all three salinity ranges and at multiple temperatures and spanning seasons proves both the function and robust design of the chemical-free Hyde GUARDIAN-US™ Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS).
Hyde Marine is one of the world’s most successful ballast water treatment (BWT) technology companies with more than 500 of its ballast water treatment systems sold to date. The Hyde GUARDIAN-US BWTS uses space efficient filtration and ultraviolet disinfection to treat ships' ballast water to prevent the spread of invasive species from port to port.
“Hyde Marine is very pleased to have completed our testing requirements,” said Chris Todd, Executive Director of Calgon Carbon UV Technologies/Hyde Marine. “Using one of our first customers as an upgrade platform to prove we could retrofit one of our earliest systems to our newest product was a milestone in which Hyde Marine takes great pride. Our platform proved a strenuous test of our system’s functionality as we work to define the limits of machine operation and disinfection efficacy. We are very satisfied with DHI’s analytical approach as well as their enthusiasm to challenge our system in the shipboard testing environment.”
The Hyde GUARDIAN-US BTWS was tested with water containing organism counts far exceeding IMO and U.S. Coast Guard testing requirements and was tested with water with UV transmittance down to 40% UVT. “We are confident that our system can perform to the expectations of our clients anywhere their vessels may go,” said Todd.
Hyde Marine will now complete the application process and expects to submit their application to the U.S. Coast Guard by the end of 2019.
Visit www.hydemarine.com for more information.
About Calgon Carbon Corporation
Calgon Carbon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kuraray Co., Ltd. (TYO: 3405) (Kuraray), is a global leader in the manufacture and/or distribution of innovative coal-, wood- and coconut-based activated carbon products – in granular, powdered, pelletized and cloth form – to meet the most challenging purification demands of customers throughout the world.
Complemented by world-class activated carbon and ultraviolet (UV) light purification and disinfection equipment systems and service capabilities, as well as diatomaceous earth and perlites, Calgon Carbon provides purification solutions for more than 700 distinct applications, including drinking water, wastewater, pollution abatement, and a variety of industrial and commercial manufacturing processes.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,300 people and operates 20 manufacturing, reactivation, innovation and equipment fabrication facilities in the U.S., Asia, and in Europe, where Calgon Carbon is known as Chemviron.
Calgon Carbon was acquired by Kuraray in March of 2018. With complementary products and services, the combined organization will continue to focus on providing the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon and filtration media products, equipment, and services to meet customer needs anywhere in the world. For more information, visit calgoncarbon.com.
About Hyde Marine
Hyde Marine is part of Calgon Carbon UV Technologies LLC. With more than 100 years in the maritime industry and pioneering development of ballast water treatment technologies, Hyde Marine has become the leading U.S. manufacturer and educator regarding regulations, technologies, installation experiences, and challenges facing this sector. Since its initial launch in 1998, the Hyde GUARDIAN® BWTS has emerged as an industry leader featuring mechanical separation with filtration followed by UV disinfection – with more than 500 Hyde GUARDIAN units sold to date for installation in various ship types and sizes around the world.
Media Contact:
Amanda Lofty
ALofty@CalgonCarbon.com
Amanda Lofty
Calgon Carbon Corporation
724-541-2658
alofty@calgoncarbon.com
Source: Calgon Carbon Corporation
--BERNAMA
Saturday 12 October 2019
China´s Salt Lake District shares ´decade-long experience´ with the world
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 -- The Salt Lake District, Yuncheng city in China's Shanxi Province, recently shared some of the local governments’ practices and explorations in social governance, in a ‘blue book’ form.
The blue book, titled ‘The Practice and Innovation of Salt Lake District in Chinese Virtue and Filial Piety Culture’, is divided into four chapters namely history, practice, innovation and prospect.
Member of the book writing team and Peking University's Boya Strategy Group vice-president, Li Guodong said: “It reviews, summarises and deeply analyses some good practices of the Salt Lake District in the past 10 years, and also reflects its potential, direction and path in the future development.”
The Salt Lake District has built a ‘six-in-one’ platform for the development of the Virtue and Filial Piety Cultural. People vividly call it ‘a meal, a class, a wall, a book, a play, a family’.
More than 400 virtuous and filial piety lists established in urban communities and 117 cultural walls established in rural grassroots have played the role of ‘selecting a person to influence a large area and educate the whole society’.
At the same time, 445 teams have performed in rural (areas) and community all year round - 591 volunteer service teams with nearly 70,000 volunteers active in various volunteer service activities in urban and rural areas of the region.
The Salt Lake area has promoted the custom of respecting the elderly and revitalisation of rural culture and economy.
-- BERNAMA
The blue book, titled ‘The Practice and Innovation of Salt Lake District in Chinese Virtue and Filial Piety Culture’, is divided into four chapters namely history, practice, innovation and prospect.
Member of the book writing team and Peking University's Boya Strategy Group vice-president, Li Guodong said: “It reviews, summarises and deeply analyses some good practices of the Salt Lake District in the past 10 years, and also reflects its potential, direction and path in the future development.”
The Salt Lake District has built a ‘six-in-one’ platform for the development of the Virtue and Filial Piety Cultural. People vividly call it ‘a meal, a class, a wall, a book, a play, a family’.
More than 400 virtuous and filial piety lists established in urban communities and 117 cultural walls established in rural grassroots have played the role of ‘selecting a person to influence a large area and educate the whole society’.
At the same time, 445 teams have performed in rural (areas) and community all year round - 591 volunteer service teams with nearly 70,000 volunteers active in various volunteer service activities in urban and rural areas of the region.
The Salt Lake area has promoted the custom of respecting the elderly and revitalisation of rural culture and economy.
-- BERNAMA
THE 12TH KLEFF AWARD CEREMONY: RECOGNITION TO FILMMAKERS ADVOCATING FOR ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The 12th International Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival (KLEFF) Award Ceremony is a prestigious event to celebrate the work of filmmakers and cinematographers from around the globe advocating for environmental sustainability and climate action. This year, with the theme of "Climate Action…Now!", KLEFF received a total submission of 233 environmentally-themed films from 48 countries and out of these, 86 ground-breaking films of various genres and lengths are screened throughout the festival.
MEDIA KIT LINK: https://bit.ly/2AZZtH6
The 12th installation of KLEFF Award Ceremony were held at KL Convention Centre in conjunction with the 10th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM). The ceremony was graced by the presence of Yang Berhormat Puan Yeo Bee Yin, Minister of the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC), Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Azhar bin Hj Yahaya, Secretary-General Ministry of MESTECC, Dr. Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, Deputy Secretary General (Environment and Climate Change) of MESTECC, Tuan Syed Ahmad Bin Syed Mustafa, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Green Technology Corporation, KLEFF notable partners, filmmakers and esteemed media.
"This year's partnership and collaboration with IGEM marks a big achievement for KLEFF and EcoKnights as it symbolises the synergy between a government and non-government entity working together towards a shared goal - to build a sustainable nation," said Dr. Yasmin Rasyid, KLEFF Founder and Honorary Advisor.
Founded and initiated by not-for-profit environment NGO EcoKnights, KLEFF is Malaysia's longest-serving platform to promote sustainable living through showcases of environmental films and creative activities such as eco workshops, SDG forums, Green Market and more.
"I believe that it is never easy to do work at NGO levels…I believe that the purpose of this [partnership] is to encourage EcoKnights to continue [its work] and I hope that from this, we can fully support [EcoKnights] in any way we can - to help you execute your work, do your initiative well because we believe that when you do well, the government can do well,” said YB Pn. Yeo Bee Yin, Minister of MESTECC during her speech.
This year, KLEFF presents two major awards, the General Awards and Special Awards. The General Awards consist of Best Short Film Award, Best Short Documentary Award, Best Feature Film/Long Documentary Award, Best Public Service Announcement (PSA) Award, and Best Animation Award. The Special Awards in turns consist of KLEFF’s Special Jury Award, ASEAN Young Filmmaker Award, Special Merit Award and lastly, MyForest Award.
YB Pn. Yeo Bee Yin was invited to give away the trophies and certificates to the winners of General Awards, including Malaysian filmmaker Sean Lin, whose "Sleepless" won the Best Short Film Award. The film highlights the unique and salient relationship between humans, animals and nature - setting forth the importance of preserving our Earth as we coexist together.
MyForest Award was created in collaboration with and awarded by Malaysian Nature Society (MNS).
"The inaugural MyForest Award is made possible by the five-year project by MNS to increase awareness on good forest governance. Only by increasing the knowledge and value of the forest and the wildlife sustained within it, can there be a need and urgency for biodiversity conservation," shared Ms. Stephanie Bacon, Vice President of MNS.
Turning vision into climate action, the trophies presented to the filmmakers during the ceremony were made by recycled plastic bottles and upcycled wood pallets. The bottles were collected and contributed by Kiehl’s Malaysia, KLEFF 2019 Main Sponsor via it's Recycle & Be Rewarded programme.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL KUALA LUMPUR ECO FILM FESTIVAL (KLEFF)
The International KLEFF is Malaysia’s first and longest-serving platform promoting sustainable living through showcases of environment-themed films, workshops, talks, exhibitions, Green Market, local performances and other engaging activities. KLEFF features ground breaking films that kindle important dialogues, traversing the relationship between humans and their environments, challenging the way people think about the natural world and inspiring them to discuss, explore and act on important environmental issues.
Let’s take Climate Action...Now! Further information may be found at kleff.my or KLEFF social media pages @kleff_my.
ABOUT ECOKNIGHTS®
EcoKnights® is a not-for-profit environmental organisation that provides and delivers development and environmental interventions to communities, government agencies, learning institutions, and companies to mobilise and catalyse the stakeholders towards sustainable development across trans- and interdisciplinary fields to build bridges towards achieving sustainable communities and companies across five main pillars.
The pillars are CSR and Partnership, Public Outreach, Community Development & Education (CDE), Rehabilitation, Restoration and Conservation (RRC) as well as Youth Development & Volunteerism (YDV), supported by Sustainability Communications. Each pillar helps to strengthen the legacy of EcoKnights as it empowers the Knights to ideate, create, run and organise meaningful projects to impart long-lasting sustainable and economic impact to the country.
Source: EcoKnights
MEDIA KIT LINK: https://bit.ly/2AZZtH6
The 12th installation of KLEFF Award Ceremony were held at KL Convention Centre in conjunction with the 10th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM). The ceremony was graced by the presence of Yang Berhormat Puan Yeo Bee Yin, Minister of the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC), Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Azhar bin Hj Yahaya, Secretary-General Ministry of MESTECC, Dr. Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, Deputy Secretary General (Environment and Climate Change) of MESTECC, Tuan Syed Ahmad Bin Syed Mustafa, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Green Technology Corporation, KLEFF notable partners, filmmakers and esteemed media.
"This year's partnership and collaboration with IGEM marks a big achievement for KLEFF and EcoKnights as it symbolises the synergy between a government and non-government entity working together towards a shared goal - to build a sustainable nation," said Dr. Yasmin Rasyid, KLEFF Founder and Honorary Advisor.
Founded and initiated by not-for-profit environment NGO EcoKnights, KLEFF is Malaysia's longest-serving platform to promote sustainable living through showcases of environmental films and creative activities such as eco workshops, SDG forums, Green Market and more.
"I believe that it is never easy to do work at NGO levels…I believe that the purpose of this [partnership] is to encourage EcoKnights to continue [its work] and I hope that from this, we can fully support [EcoKnights] in any way we can - to help you execute your work, do your initiative well because we believe that when you do well, the government can do well,” said YB Pn. Yeo Bee Yin, Minister of MESTECC during her speech.
This year, KLEFF presents two major awards, the General Awards and Special Awards. The General Awards consist of Best Short Film Award, Best Short Documentary Award, Best Feature Film/Long Documentary Award, Best Public Service Announcement (PSA) Award, and Best Animation Award. The Special Awards in turns consist of KLEFF’s Special Jury Award, ASEAN Young Filmmaker Award, Special Merit Award and lastly, MyForest Award.
YB Pn. Yeo Bee Yin was invited to give away the trophies and certificates to the winners of General Awards, including Malaysian filmmaker Sean Lin, whose "Sleepless" won the Best Short Film Award. The film highlights the unique and salient relationship between humans, animals and nature - setting forth the importance of preserving our Earth as we coexist together.
MyForest Award was created in collaboration with and awarded by Malaysian Nature Society (MNS).
"The inaugural MyForest Award is made possible by the five-year project by MNS to increase awareness on good forest governance. Only by increasing the knowledge and value of the forest and the wildlife sustained within it, can there be a need and urgency for biodiversity conservation," shared Ms. Stephanie Bacon, Vice President of MNS.
Turning vision into climate action, the trophies presented to the filmmakers during the ceremony were made by recycled plastic bottles and upcycled wood pallets. The bottles were collected and contributed by Kiehl’s Malaysia, KLEFF 2019 Main Sponsor via it's Recycle & Be Rewarded programme.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL KUALA LUMPUR ECO FILM FESTIVAL (KLEFF)
The International KLEFF is Malaysia’s first and longest-serving platform promoting sustainable living through showcases of environment-themed films, workshops, talks, exhibitions, Green Market, local performances and other engaging activities. KLEFF features ground breaking films that kindle important dialogues, traversing the relationship between humans and their environments, challenging the way people think about the natural world and inspiring them to discuss, explore and act on important environmental issues.
Let’s take Climate Action...Now! Further information may be found at kleff.my or KLEFF social media pages @kleff_my.
ABOUT ECOKNIGHTS®
EcoKnights® is a not-for-profit environmental organisation that provides and delivers development and environmental interventions to communities, government agencies, learning institutions, and companies to mobilise and catalyse the stakeholders towards sustainable development across trans- and interdisciplinary fields to build bridges towards achieving sustainable communities and companies across five main pillars.
The pillars are CSR and Partnership, Public Outreach, Community Development & Education (CDE), Rehabilitation, Restoration and Conservation (RRC) as well as Youth Development & Volunteerism (YDV), supported by Sustainability Communications. Each pillar helps to strengthen the legacy of EcoKnights as it empowers the Knights to ideate, create, run and organise meaningful projects to impart long-lasting sustainable and economic impact to the country.
Source: EcoKnights
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