BAISE YIHAO SPECIAL TRAIN TRANSPORTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS COVERS ENTIRE COUNTRY, LINKING ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) --  Recently, the launching ceremony of ‘Baise Yihao’ special train of Baise-Shenzhen cold chain logistics special line was held in China-ASEAN Agricultural Products Trading Center.

This marked that Baise agricultural products officially entered Shenzhen market through cold chain logistics special train and became another effective means for Baise to deeply integrate into Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) construction, according to the Publicity Department of Baise City.

According to a statement, Baise City is a famous base for ‘transporting vegetables from the south to the north’, where more than three million mu of ecological vegetables are planted every year.

Since its official opening on Dec 11, 2013, ‘Baise Yihao’ cold chain special train is the national project benefiting the people by ‘transporting vegetables from the south to the north and fruits from the north to the south’.

It has not only continuously transported fruits and vegetables produced in Baise to more than 100 large and medium-sized cities, 23 provinces and autonomous regions such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, but also solved the sales problems of many fruits and vegetables with low unsalable prices in Baise, increasing farmers' income.

Moreover, it has brought revolutionary changes in the transportation of agricultural products, and made great contributions to the  poverty alleviation and rural revitalisation.

‘Baise Yihao’ project has been listed by the Ministry of Transport as the first national demonstration project of cold chain logistics channel construction across Eurasia. In addition, Baise Yihao cold chain logistics system has been successfully integrated into the Belt and Road Initiative.

Relying on its vast network, Baise Yihao has basically achieved the goal of starting from Baise, based in Guangxi, influencing the entire country and linking ASEAN.

-- BERNAMA

MARY KAY INC. AND THE MARY KAY ASH FOUNDATION FURTHER COMMIT TO THE PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF GLOBAL GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

 

Commitment to Generation Equality Action Coalition on Gender-Based Violence and Renewed Partnerships with UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and CARE Underline the Brand’s Mission to Protect Women and Girls around the World 

DALLAS, Nov 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In recognition of the upcoming International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women kicking off the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Mary Kay Inc. and the Mary Kay Ash Foundation today announced a renewed, joint commitment to the prevention and elimination of gender-based violence by joining the Generation Equality Action Coalition on Gender-Based Violence. The commitment—which the organizations made public during UN Women’s recent Generation Equality Forum in Paris—is just the latest step the storied beauty brand and its charitable arm have made in the interest of improving the lives of women everywhere.
 

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The Action Coalition on Gender-Based Violence, co-led by UN Women and by the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund), among other leaders, is a powerful global movement mobilizing governments, international organizations, philanthropies, and the private sector to deliver transformational progress towards the elimination of gender-based violence through four concrete actions: 

·   Creating enabling policy, legal and resource environments;
·   Scaling up evidence driven prevention programming;
·   Scaling up comprehensive, accessible, and quality services for survivors;
·  Enabling and empowering autonomous girl-led and women’s rights organizations to exercise their expertise. 

A goal of the Generation Equality Gender-Based Violence Action Coalition is to have 550 million more women and girls live in countries with laws and policies prohibiting all forms of gender-based violence against women and girls by 2026, among others. During the Forum, UN Women committed to amplifying support and funding to women’s rights organizations by working with partners to secure a minimum of 100 million USD in grants to be allocated through the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) over the next five years.

“There is a gender-based violence global emergency,” said Ryan Rogers, Chief Investment Officer for Mary Kay Inc., and Vice President of the Mary Kay Ash Foundation^SM Board of Directors. “Violence experienced by women and girls is significantly underreported—but it’s estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 adolescent girls have experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner. We must take action now. Since 2000, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation has awarded more than $58 million to domestic violence shelters. Our commitment to the Action Coalition on Gender-Based Violence will allow us to stretch that aid even further.”

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PETRONAS FUTURETALKS STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO COLLABORATION IN NAVIGATING ENERGY TRANSITION

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS’ inaugural FutureTalks ended on Wednesday on a positive note with dialogues demonstrating strengthened commitment for collaboration among thought leaders in paving a holistic way towards a carbon-neutral future.

The two-day dialogue, comprising six panel discussions themed ‘Stewardship in Energy Sustainability with Technology, Research and Development’, saw the exchange of innovative insights and presentations of synergistic opportunities to navigate the energy transition. PETRONAS FutureTalks has been featured on PETRONAS’ official YouTube channel since 23 November 2021.
 
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department for Economic Affairs Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed, together with PETRONAS President and Group CEO Datuk Tengku Muhammad Taufik, set the tone with the first session titled ‘Energy Transition and Climate Change – Can we move faster?’ which called for collective efforts at global, national and individual levels to reach decarbonisation ambitions. Moderated by PETRONAS Chief Sustainability Officer Charlotte Wolff-Bye, panellists also included Temasek International Executive Director and CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara and PT Pertamina Director of Strategy, Portfolio and New Ventures, Iman Rachman.
 
Dato' Sri Mustapa commended PETRONAS’ initiative in rallying decision-makers to solidify their sustainability commitments as well as encourage the sharing of best practices in technological research and development among enterprises with the aim to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.   
 
“In line with the objective of the 12^th Malaysia Plan, which is ‘A Prosperous, Inclusive, Sustainable Malaysia’, we are taking a more assertive approach in accelerating the sustainability agenda and addressing the climate change issue. The private sector, as an important contributor to the nation, should comply with the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements for the benefit of the society. We are pleased to note that PETRONAS is doing this, and we need to ensure that every company in the country is embracing a similar agenda,” he said. 

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NTHU: Taiwan successfully treats Japanese afflicted with malignant brain tumour

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 -- Japan has donated five batches of the AZ COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan, and Taiwan has reciprocated by providing treatment at NTHU’s Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Center (BNCTC) for a 20-year-old Japanese woman suffering from malignant brain tumour.

According to a statement, the treatment was a success, and she has now returned to school.

The doctor in charge of the treatment was Yi-Wei Chen of the Oncology Department at Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TVGH). He said that only Taiwan and Japan have medical centres using boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) to treat cancer.

However, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare has not yet approved BNCT for treating malignant brain tumours, leaving Taiwan as the only source of treatment for malignant brain tumours that are difficult to treat by surgery.

Chen said that the Japanese patient was originally diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma of the right ear canal at age six. After surgery and chemotherapy, the condition was stable for a time.

Unexpectedly, the tumour recurred in 2018, and the tumour metastasised to the hindbrain. After it was determined that it turned out to be malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour, she received heavy particle and CyberKnife treatment in Japan, but the tumour still recurred.

She went to the THOR BNCT Cancer Center for treatment on Sept 17. After the injection of the Boron-10 drug and a 20-minute session of neutron source irradiation, she had a group photo in front of the NSTDC with the medical team, who presented her with a teddy bear wearing a graduation cap, as a way of wishing her a speedy ‘graduation’ from her cancer. 

Working closely with the TVGH, the BNCTC has treated over 100 patients from all over the world, including Spain, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Japan, and China.

BNCT is a kind of targeted radiotherapy in which the patient is first injected with a boron-containing drug; once the drug has accumulated in the tumour, the neutron beam from the nuclear reactor is used to irradiate the tumour, and the high-energy particles generated by the boron neutron capture reaction effectively kill off the tumour cells, without damaging nearby normal cells.

-- BERNAMA

MILREM ROBOTICS LED IMUGS CONSORTIUM DEMONSTRATES DEPLOYMENT OF UNMANNED SYSTEMS

 

Two THeMIS UGVs during the iMUGS Demonstration. One THeMIS UGV is equipped with an Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) payload, Signal Intelligence antenna (SIGINT), Rheinmetall’s Rapid Obscuring System (ROSY) Smoke Grenade Launcher, Bittium’s Vehicular Software Defined Radios), and FN Herstal’s deFNder Light Remote Weapon Station (RWS). The second THeMIS, used as a mule for transporting the squad’s equipment, is equipped with Rantelon’s Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Jammer and Bittium’s Tough SDR Vehicular. (Photo: Business Wire) 

ĀDAŽI, Latvia, Nov 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The iMUGS Consortium, in charge of a 32,6 MEUR project developing the European standard unmanned ground system (UGS), demonstrated how defence forces can use tactical 4G/5G communications networks and UGS’ equipped with ISR and signal intelligence payloads, jammers, acoustic sensors, and various other technology to conduct missions. 

The demonstration that was performed in September in Latvia, was led by LMT, a member of the integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS) consortium, with the support of the project coordinator Milrem Robotics and featured an ensemble of different technology.

Latvian National Armed Forces used two Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) during two scenarios to display the benefits of teaming up manned units with unmanned systems.

One THeMIS UGV was equipped with an Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) payload, Signal Intelligence antenna (SIGINT) provided by The Electronic Communications Office of Latvia, Rheinmetall’s Rapid Obscuring System (ROSY) Smoke Grenade Launcher, Bittium’s Vehicular Software Defined Radios (Tough SDR Vehicular), and FN Herstal’s deFNder Light Remote Weapon Station (RWS). The RWS integration was part of the demonstration, but not of the iMUGS project itself.

The second THeMIS, used as a mule for transporting the squad’s equipment, was equipped with Rantelon’s Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Jammer and Bittium’s Tough SDR Vehicular.

The units and UGVs used Bittium’s tactical communication network TAC WIN combined with LMT’s commercial 4G and a tactical 5G-SA bubble provided by Bittium and Cumucore.

In addition, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann’s (KMW) Dingo infantry mobility vehicle was used as the command centre from where UGVs were operated in Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond the Line of Sight (BLOS) mode using Bittium’s SDR radios and to where the ISR and Signal Intelligence sensor feed was relayed and incorporated into LMT’s Battle Management System Viedsargs.

“The displayed scenarios showed that unmanned systems, enhanced with innovative communication systems and various defence technology, can be used for collecting and sharing tactical information, improve situational awareness, decrease troops physical load, and increase force protection,” explained Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.

''For the first time ever, in a special network, a tactical network was connected with a stand-alone 5G network. This allowed communication between units and robots, as well as collecting information from sensors and placing this information into LMT’s Battle Management System "Viedsargs'','' said Ingmars Pukis, Vice President and Member of the Management Board of LMT.

Additional equipment used in the demonstration included: SRC Brasa's NATRIX UGV used for CASEVAC, high-speed First-Person View drone, Vertical Take-off, and Landing UAV STAR, and a gunshot detection and source recognition audio sensor by Riga Technical University (RTU). 

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LightCON opens global teaser site for new mobile game 'Rise of Stars (ROS)'

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 -- Rise of Stars (ROS), a new mobile game that is being developed by LightCON, a subsidiary of WEMADE MAX, has opened its global teaser site.

Under the slogan, ‘The 4x Blockchain Game for the Greatest Conqueror,’ the teaser site was designed to help users experience the unique atmosphere of ROS and the game concept with the representative image of the game.

ROS is a new mobile SF strategy game featuring elaborately designed warships and planets set in the vast universe, according to a statement.

It also has fun elements, such as for players to find planets with rich resources in the galaxy and engage in battles against opponents, in addition to the strategic planning to expand power through real-time massive warfare.

At the same time, ROS will be building a system for players to obtain game tokens through resource mining within planets.

Through the application of Wemade’s blockchain technology, ROS will introduce a new game token and also a non-fungible token (NFT) on WEMIX platform.

Making every effort to ensure a successful global service launch in the first quarter of next year, ROS will release the game information and play videos sequentially following the opening of the teaser site.

-- BERNAMA

Korea Tourism Organization unveils campaign using metaverse

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have launched a new campaign 'Come Play with Korea, K-VIBE FESTA' using the metaverse platform on an extended reality (XR), to provide a new travelling experience to Korea before visiting in person. 

With the new campaign, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) uses the metaverse to introduce the unique features and charms of each region to the users worldwide, according to a statement.

As part of the campaign, KTO introduces Korea's diverse attractions with 'K-Travelog', the Korean virtual travel experience platform, and provides the 'K-VIBE in ZEPETO' programme that connects 3D avatars to Korea’s representative tourist destination Gyeongju. 

In addition, a 'K-VIBE CONCERT' with top K-pop artistes will be held with Korean local attractions (K-Local) implemented on XR in the background, to display the charms of Korea.

Through K-Travelog, KTO provides a chance to experience Korea indirectly with a personalised itinerary. 

Various attractions and eateries in cities across the country including Busan, Andong, Gyeongju, Daegu, Yangyang, Seoul and more will be featured on its official website, opened on Nov 16.

In addition, the Korea Tourism Organization will use the images of the campaign participant to create a travel video, which will be given to the participant as a gift.

Through the video, participants can feel as if they are actually in Korea. The participants will also have a chance to receive a 'K-Random Box' containing limited-edition goods of Korean cultural items and K-pop artistes. 

On the campaign page, a 'Fan Letter Event' will be held, where users can select an artiste and location he/she wants to travel in Korea with.

Meanwhile, in K-VIBE in ZEPETO, which is connected with ZEPETO, Korea's best-known metaverse platform, KTO recreates Gyeongju, a city full of splendid heritages of the Silla Kingdom. 

More details at www.kvibefesta.com.

-- BERNAMA

CHINA-SINGAPORE FINANCIAL COOPERATION SHARES BENEFITS WITH THE WORLD

CHONGQING, China, Nov. 22, 2021 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Initiative Financial Summit (CCI-FS) will be held in Chongqing and Singapore parallelly from November 23 to 24, the Information Office of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government announced on November 15. CCI-FS this year will be held under the theme: Deepening China-ASEAN Financial Cooperation, Creating a New Paradigm of Interconnectivity. As a key event under the third intergovernmental cooperation project between China and Singapore, CCI-FS has been successfully held for three times. In November 2015, the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity (CCI) was officially launched with financial services as one of its four priority areas. In the past six years, our vision to reduce financing cost in western China and benefit the whole world by strengthening financial cooperation between China and Singapore has become a reality. Since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, shipping and air transportation have been hampered, however, the cargo volume along China-Europe Railway Express has instead increased despite the disruptions, a vital support to Europe in fighting COVID-19 and maintaining the stability of global supply chain. The success of China-Europe freight train services cannot be made without CCI cross-border financing projects. Under the CCI framework, Chongqing International Logistics Hub, where the starting terminal of China-Europe Railway Express, i.e. Chongqing Tuanjiecun Railway is located, issued bonds worth USD500 million in Singapore with lower cost than that in the domestic market. The issuance has raised funds for infrastructure construction in the hub, so that financial cooperation plays its role to create a better port terminal. This is a miniature of successful CCI financial cooperation. Up to now, Chongqing's cross-border financing under the CCI totaled USD15.5 billion with its comprehensive financing cost 1.03 percentage points lower than domestic level, and the whole western China region has raised over USD5.7 billion in Singapore. The benefits of CCI financial cooperation have been shared by the world. The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC) serves as a major international logistics channel between China and Southeast Asian countries. By means of railway, sea and road, goods from western China can travel southward and access the world market through coastal and border ports such as Guangxi and Yunnan, with shorter time compared with the traditional route from eastern China. Meanwhile, the CCI cross-border financial services are empowering the ILSTC. A financial service platform jointly built by China and Singapore for the corridor provides convenient and low-cost financial services for logistics, trade and manufacturing enterprises along the route, and also empowers its operation companies. For instance, electronic products made in the Vietnam factory of LG Group arrived in Chongqing via the ILSTC, and then were transported to Europe through the China-Europe Railway Express, thus cutting logistics duration by over a half compared with sea transportation. Likewise, Made-in-Germany goods are transported to Southeast Asian markets through the two corridors with halved logistics duration. Therefore, the ILSTC has lowered both transportation time and service cost among China, Southeast Asian and European countries, and thus enabled related companies to better share the fruits of sustained economic growth and regional integration. "In the past five years, Chongqing and Singapore have enhanced financial connectivity between western China and ASEAN countries through the CCI financial cooperation," said Ravi Menon, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). "In the next five years, China and Singapore will seize new opportunities, implement the Five-Year Plan of CCI Financial Cooperation with high standards, and make new gounds in bilateral financial cooperation," said Ruan Lu, Director General of Chongqing Financial Regulatory Bureau. Source: The Information Office of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government --BERNAMA

ApplyBoard releases first annual trends report on international education future

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 -- ApplyBoard, the EdTech platform revolutionising the international student journey, has launched its first annual trends report on the future of international education.

To help shape recruitment plans and improve global access to education worldwide, ApplyBoard gathered data to uncover the latest trends in sector recovery, key factors motivating student decision-making, emerging markets for student recruitment, and predictions for the next decade. 

The report is designed to inform and guide international students, recruitment partners and higher education institutions, according to a statement.

“As we head into 2022, we’re seeing lots of excitement and pent-up demand from international students eager to study abroad,” said Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of ApplyBoard, Meti Basiri.

“The pandemic has led to shifting interests among international students who are paying closer attention to lower tuition prices, access to post-graduation work opportunities, and in-person learning opportunities.”

Notable findings from the report include: according to data from the ApplyBoard Platform, student application volumes are booming across the world. 

From March to October 2021, UK student applications on the ApplyBoard Platform rose by more than 300 per cent, Canadian applications grew by over 200 per cent, and US applications spiked by 750 per cent compared to the same period in 2020.

As we move past the pandemic, international students are increasingly looking for lower tuition prices and access to post-graduation work opportunities. They are also considering alternative destination markets.

The findings also reveal that major players India and China will remain large source markets for the future of recruitment. But economic and demographic shifts point to a number of smaller markets primed to capture growing shares of the international student market. 

ApplyBoard has assisted more than 250,000 students with their educational journeys. During the pandemic, ApplyBoard helped transform the international education recruitment and application processes through its intuitive digital platform.

-- BERNAMA

PETRONAS EARNS GLOBAL ACCLAIM FOR TECH-DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd ("PDSB"), the digital arm of PETRONAS, bagged two awards at the recent Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Malaysia Awards 2021 and IChemE Global Awards 2021.

PDSB’s Start-up Excellence Live Advisory (STELLAR) Programme won in the Process Automation and Digitalisation category at the IChemE Global Awards 2021, while Citizen Analytics: Enabling Analytics Capabilities Programme won in the Training and Development Award category at the IChemE Malaysia Awards.  

PETRONAS Chief Digital Officer Aadrin Azly said, “The beauty of Digital is two-fold – developing solutions that advance business growth, which is what STELLAR has achieved, and empowering our people to elevate their knowledge and skillset which is the purpose of the Citizen Analytics programme. Technology drives change but people drive technology, hence it is imperative to equip the workforce with the capabilities to transform innovative ideas into digital reality.

“We are proud that these initiatives have been recognised, and we hope these solutions will continue to enrich the lives of our workforce, stakeholders and even industry players,” he added.

Recognising that digital solutions are increasingly crucial in the optimisation of LNG plant equipment and operations, STELLAR was developed in 2020 and introduced to PETRONAS’ Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd to improve overall productivity and cost-efficiencies at their plants. 

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CELEBRATING A DECADE OF SUCCESSFUL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

 

On the Left: Several alumni from the latest group of 18 MCKL Early Childhood Education graduates successfully pursuing their undergraduate studies at Munster Technological University (MTU). On the Right: Samuel Pau from the pioneer batch of MCKL alumni admitted to MTU in 2015.

MCKL reaches a 10-year milestone partnership with MTU, Ireland in providing transformative Early Childhood Education
 
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) celebrated the remarkable achievement of reaching a milestone of 10 years in partnership with Early Childhood Education (ECE) provider Munster Technological University (MTU) (previously known as Institute of Technology, Tralee) in Ireland. Both institutions have mutually built a long lasting and transformative partnership to achieve a sustainable goal that is to provide quality and comprehensive ECE to students to meet the ever-evolving demands of the workforce.
 
MCKL and MTU, Ireland first entered a partnership back in 2011, with the ambition of enabling MCKL students to directly enter year 4 of MTU’s Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s programme. MCKL’s students are eligible for this express pathway due to the comprehensive selection of subjects and robust practical exposure which guarantees admission to MTU upon completion of MCKL’s two and a half years of diploma studies.

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THE LINC KL CELEBRATES ITS 3RD BIRTHDAY

 

The LINC KL, a nature-inspired mall located along the intersection of Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Ampang, is celebrating its third anniversary this November. 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The LINC KL, a nature-inspired, urban lifestyle mall along Jalan Tun Razak, is celebrating its 3^rd anniversary this November with many exciting offerings.

The LINC KL, managed by PPB Properties, first opened its doors in November 2018 offering shoppers a unique shopping experience surrounded by nature, with its industrial barn house concept built around seven large pre-existing trees.

A part of its unique charm is its picturesque art installations at every turn. Not only that, the mall has become a hub for local entrepreneurs in the heart of Kuala Lumpur to build their homegrown brands, offering unique artisanal products.

To celebrate its 3^rd anniversary, The LINC will be organizing a bazaar from 26^th to 28^th November 2021. Linc to your Heart by Lollipop Market will feature 12 to 14 homegrown and artisanal vendors, showcasing the very best of what our local talents have to offer. Visitors can drop by from 11am to 8pm at the Level 1 centre courtyard.

The LINC is also pleased to welcome several new tenants, including Lax. Retreat., a luxurious female-only spa offering personalized facials, massages and manicure pedicures. Drop by to try out OMGCrab, a Korean restaurant specializing in raw, soy sauce marinated crabs and other seafood.

Another unique feature of The LINC is The Chrysalis Project, a butterfly repopulation program centered around research, education and improving the biodiversity in the area. Shoppers can participate in the The Young Entomologist Workshop, which educates visitors of all ages about butterfly conservation and biodiversity.

Better yet, don’t miss these exclusive promotions by The LINC’s tenants in honour of its 3^rd anniversary this month. Bina Sinar is offering shoppers a 33% discount on the second item for selected products, while Latin Asia shoppers can also purchase three Wayuu bags and get the third item at a 30% discount. The Artisan Haus is also running an exclusive promotion for its Frida Karlo merchandise, where shoppers can buy 3 at 50% off.

Recharge at Wrappe with RM3 for 6pcs Real Chicken Nuggets with purchase of any combo meal. Customers can also drop off their dry cleaning while they shop, with Pressto offering a limited time only Clean 3, Free 1 promotion. 

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CHONGQING LIANGJIANG NEW AREA UNVEILS ONLINE GLOBAL RECRUITMENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- On Nov 20 and 21, along the Jialing River, the 2021 Chongqing Talent Conference was held in the Yuelai International Conference Center.

Chongqing Liangjiang New Area's global online recruitment special event was also launched, with about 70 enterprises providing more than 5,000 jobs with the highest annual salary of one million yuan.

This is not only a part of the online talent attraction activity of the 2021 Chongqing Talent Conference, but also one of the regular measures of Chongqing Liangjiang New Area to carry out the ‘cloud talent attraction’ initiative, according to Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Management Committee in a statement.

In recent years, Chongqing Liangjiang New Area has thoroughly implemented the strategy of reinvigorating the country through human resource development, closely adhered to the two major urban development goals of building an inland gateway for opening-up and a smart city.

It has also been achieving the goal of high-quality development and high-quality life, striven to create an ecology of ‘attracting talents near and afar’, and made every effort to build a high-level talent gathering highland and draw fully on their expertise.

At present, Chongqing Liangjiang New Area has gathered more than 500,000 innovative and entrepreneurial talents and 346 high-level talents of various types.

In recent years, Liangjiang Collaborative Innovation Zone has introduced 38 open and international high-end R&D institutions, including Chongqing Science and Technology Innovation Center of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Chongqing Innovation Center of Beijing Institute of Technology and Chongqing Research Institute of East China Normal University. 

There are more than 110 scientific research teams, and more than 1,100 innovative talents who have settled down, including more than 500 doctors and 164 with senior professional titles.

In Liangjiang New Area, the whole life cycle needs of talents, such as growth, education, employment, medical care and old-age care, can all be met.

A city that is suitable for working, living and entertainment is gradually taking shape. Talents in Liangjiang can not only realise their aspirations, but also have a sense of belonging, gain and happiness.

-- BERNAMA

MSG Sports, MSG Entertainment in signature marketing partnership with Infosys

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp (MSG Sports), Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp (MSG Entertainment) and Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, have announced a multi-year Signature Marketing Partnership.

This makes Infosys the Official Digital Innovation Partner of key MSG properties including the New York Knicks, New York Rangers and the Madison Square Garden Arena.

As part of this collaboration, MSG Entertainment and Infosys will create a digital command centre inside The Garden, featuring Infosys’ service and technology platforms. Through the continuous production of data and analytics, the command centre will provide on-site staff with enhanced, real-time oversight of event operations.

This valuable insight will allow MSG personnel to make immediate decisions to help deliver a more efficient, seamless fan experience. In addition, guests will have access to select data directly, enabling them to choose everything from the best entrance/exit to the most convenient food and beverage options.

“Madison Square Garden welcomes millions of people each year and one of our most important priorities is finding new ways to deliver a world-class experience to each and every one of them, down to the smallest detail – this Infosys partnerships helps us do just that,” said Andrew Lustgarten, President and CEO of MSG Sports and President of MSG Entertainment in a statement.

“Infosys shares our vision for using data and analytics to improve the guest experience, and we couldn’t be more excited that they are joining us in such a significant and integrated partnership.”

Meanwhile, Infosys CEO Salil Parekh said: “As a business that understands the obligations of enterprise to drive sustainable performance, we are delighted to be part of the iconic Madison Square Garden’s journey as it continues to evolve into a smart arena.

“As digital innovation partner, we’ll deliver the cutting-edge advantage of our platforms to unlock value for MSG through new efficiencies that enable fans to immerse themselves in all aspects of the events at The Garden so they come to appreciate the MSG-experience even more.”

More information at www.msgsports.com. 

--BERNAMA 

​BUILDING A FUTURE-FIT WORKFORCE THROUGH DIGITAL LEARNING

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia’s lockdown restrictions ease and the country heads towards economic recovery, Sunway University Online aims to be at the forefront of delivering an online learning experience that marries quality education with flexibility, and value, for the savvy working professional looking to future-fit themselves. To equip the Malaysian workforce with knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0), Sunway University Online offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Data Science (MDS) programmes 100% online for greater flexibility.

Understanding the need for a balanced lifestyle, the programmes offered at Sunway University Online are structured into 7-week learning blocks to give business professionals the ability to learn anytime, anywhere while being highly supported both inside and outside the classroom.
 
A peek on the inside of one of these virtual classrooms reveals quality activity-based learning designed to authentically align to real-world problems. Students are also given the opportunity to engage with passionate academics and industry experts boasting global experience, allowing students to gain valuable insights and knowledge to add value and remain competitive in the workplace.
 
Sunway University Online programmes combine high quality, engaging education with a contemporary and relevant curriculum that aligns with the needs of a future-fit workforce as we embrace IR4.0. According to a recent survey by UOB, 91% of Malaysians see the need to reskill or upskill in the near future, demonstrating the importance of gaining the right skills to remain one step ahead in the workplace.
 
Education as we know it is rapidly changing not only to cater to the times we live in but also to appeal to those looking to upskill or reskill themselves for career success. Employers too are seeking out versatile and knowledgeable talent who can work dynamically in an increasingly digital world. According to recent research by Forrester Research, 80% of Malaysian firms are projected to implement or expand their digital transformation plans by the end of 2021.
 
“You can no longer overlook the importance of reskilling or upskilling yourself in a rapidly changing digital world. Reskilling or upskilling yourself means building a strong foundation where you will be able to add value to any organisation and potentially make a global impact as the world becomes increasingly borderless. Whether you apply for an MBA or MDS at Sunway University Online, you can be sure that the quality education provided will equip the workforce of tomorrow through in-demand skills to help you future-fit your career and open yourself to new opportunities,” said Professor Graeme Wilkinson, Vice-Chancellor at Sunway University. 

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SELANGOR INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE 2021 KICKS OFF

SIHC 2021 focuses on vaccination, elderly care and digital health 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with the inaugural Selangor International Expo (Medic), Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS 2021) begin the Selangor International Healthcare Conference, jointly organised with InfoMed, one of the most prominent medical magazine publication house that has been long in the industry.
 
The Selangor International Expo (Medic) and Selangor International Healthcare Conference takes place physically at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur and virtually at www.selangorbusinesshub.my portal.
 
Healthcare adds another feather to the increasing core industrial clusters at Selangor year on year. In particular, the healthcare sector has shown us all its importance for economic growth and wellbeing. Moreover, the pandemic has explicitly shown the need to focus on healthcare for the wellbeing of the people and the economy's health.
 
It has become one of the most important core cluster that supports all other clusters as it hinges on the wellbeing of the people, the human resource to drive all sectors of the economy. Selangor welcomes and anticipates aggressive growth in the healthcare industry and services in the next five to ten years. Thus, having this annual international conference on healthcare shall be a much-welcomed initiative that would support this growth.
 
The Selangor International Expo (Medic) 2021  introduces a new component focusing on the Life Science Core Cluster that has become a central aspect of our daily lives. The inaugural trade expo will bring together the leading experts and industry players from the diagnostic, healthcare, pharmaceutical, hospital & rehabilitation equipment supplies industries to share, promote and showcase the latest health services that Selangor offers.
 
The Selangor International Healthcare Conference aims to engage stakeholders on a common platform to address healthcare key issues and find innovative solutions while strengthening the profile of the expo.
 
The conference brings together experts in their fields of research, services, and operations. There will be three main themes that will be discussed at the conference; 

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PHOTO STORY - AMBANK CONTRIBUTES TABLET AND FOOD AID FOR B40 STUDENTS IN PENANG

Mr Syed Anuar Syed Ali, Executive Vice President, Group Corporate Communications & Marketing, AmBank Group (2nd from left) and Ong Gaik Leng, Northern Region Director, AmBank Group (far right) at the handover ceremony of tablet and food aid contribution to the parents and students from B40 families at SMK Sg Ara in Penang on 16 November 2021.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group has donated a total of 69 tablets with one-year internet subscription and food aid consisting of basic necessities for a period of 3 months from October to December 2021 to a total of 69 students from the B40 families in Penang.
 
This initiative is part of AmBank Group's corporate social responsibility efforts in reaching out to the underprivileged communities and at the same time, easing their burden and commitment.
 
The tablets and food aids were presented to students from SMK Sungai Ara and SMK Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah. The handover ceremony was officiated by Mr Syed Anuar Syed Ali, together with staff from the headquarters and branches of AmBank from Penang.

Source: AmBank Group 

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BURSA MALAYSIA BERHAD AND TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD ANNOUNCED AS WINNERS OF THE RED HAT APAC INNOVATION AWARDS 2021 FOR MALAYSIA

Recognized for their digital initiatives and transformation experienced through the use of Red Hat's open source solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the winners of the Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2021 for Malaysia. Bursa Malaysia Berhad and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) were honored at the Red Hat APAC Forum Virtual Experience today for their digital transformation journey and innovations using Red Hat solutions.

Open source continues to be an innovation engine for Asia Pacific enterprises by helping them modernize infrastructures, develop applications, and transform digitally. According to Red Hat’s recent State of Enterprise Open Source report, 92 percent of the region’s IT leaders are using enterprise open source today, above the global average of 90 percent.

With the theme of “Open Your Perspective,” the Red Hat APAC Forum Virtual Experience encourages organizations to build resilience, achieve their transformation goals, and propel their business forward with open source. This year, the Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2021 recognized the technological achievements of 24 organizations in the region for their creative thinking, determined problem solving, and innovative use of Red Hat solutions.

The winners were selected based on the impact of their Red Hat deployments on their business goals and company culture, industry, communities, as well as the uniqueness of vision for the project. They displayed how open source tools and culture have helped them to improve productivity, agility, and cost savings while empowering them to address future challenges and emerging trends more confidently and effectively.

Winners were recognized in five categories: Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-native Development, Automation, and Resilience.

Category: Digital Transformation and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

Winner: Bursa Malaysia Berhad

Bursa Malaysia is the stock exchange of Malaysia and one of the largest bourses in ASEAN. It operates and regulates a fully integrated exchange that offers a comprehensive range of exchange-related facilities such as listing, trading, clearing, settlement and depository services.

Bursa Malaysia was looking to implement an agile integration platform to support its Central Depository System (CDS) eServices application, Bursa Anywhere, which would allow its nearly two million retail investors to view and manage their accounts in one, unified platform.

To build the foundation of the application, Bursa Malaysia deployed Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Fuse, Red Hat AMQ, Red Hat 3scale API Management, Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform and Red Hat Virtualization to develop a reliable, scalable and flexible platform. Collectively, Red Hat open source solutions have allowed Bursa Malaysia to scale its post-trading and public listed company announcement integration services, connect disparate applications and services, as well as reduce the time to market for the services by 20 percent.

With its enhanced agility and efficiency, Bursa Malaysia was able to continuously improve and update the application with new features, which contributed nearly 10 percent of the total number of CDS accounts opened since 2020. Greater market participation from a broader range of audience segments in Malaysia is key to Bursa Malaysia’s sustainability and contributes to a thriving economy. Since its launch in 2019, Bursa Anywhere now has nearly 211,000 users.

An enhanced hybrid cloud infrastructure allowed Bursa to improve business resilience by delivering more innovative and competitive services, while adapting to changes in legislation and technological advancements in an agile manner.

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LCNM PARTNERS NCSM & PFIZER TO IMPROVE HEALTH LITERACY ON LUNG CANCER

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Lung Cancer Network Malaysia (LCNM) and the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), supported by Pfizer, announced the launch of Malaysia’s first-ever digital lung cancer patient guide to empower society with the knowledge to recognise early warning signs and symptoms, understand indications for screening, make informed choices, as well as counter stigma and misconceptions about the disease and its treatments.
 
Launched in conjunction with Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, the patient guide was developed in English, Malay, and Mandarin as a digital resource to improve health literacy on lung cancer as well as to facilitate better communication between patients and their healthcare providers.
 
“A diagnosis of lung cancer is often unexpected and can be overwhelming. The vast volume of information available on the internet these days can be confusing, daunting, and even misleading. In a recent survey conducted by LCNM, 88% of respondents felt a lung cancer patient may have difficulty discussing their condition or feel lost and worried upon learning their diagnosis, whilst 61% acknowledged that poor awareness of the disease and available treatment options was a barrier to seeking early effective intervention¹,” said Dr Anand Sachithanandan, President of Lung Cancer Network Malaysia & Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
 
“The guide addresses common questions, misconceptions and concerns people often have upon diagnosis. The treatment landscape for lung cancer is rapidly changing, for the better. We hope this guide will help demystify the disease and empower patients to make informed decisions and appropriate choices on their cancer journey, with guidance from their doctor,” said Dr Anand Sachithanandan.
 
In addition to the patient guide, the #KeepBreathing campaign by LCNM and Pfizer continues its efforts in closing the knowledge gap about lung cancer. In September 2021, an online survey was conducted to examine health literacy levels among Malaysians about lung cancer, behavioural patterns, and their perceptions of the disease.
 
“We undertook this survey to understand and address gaps in the lung cancer dialogue across a spectrum of respondents. Raising public awareness that lung cancer can strike people who have never smoked, and former smokers who quit many years ago challenges negative stereotypes, and shifts blame away from the patient,” said Dr Tho Lye Mun, Vice President of LCNM & Clinical Oncologist at the #KeepBreathing virtual media event.
 
“It is also important to draw the public’s attention to new advances in research and treatment to bring messages of hope and survival to the lung cancer community. Notably, many lung cancer patients continue to live well after their diagnosis owing to medical advances. One of the most exciting advances in lung cancer research is the development of new targeted therapies. These are medicines directed to specific proteins that arise from mutations in the DNA of the tumour that make the cancer grow. This helps us to use treatments that are individualised for that particular person,” added Dr Tho.
 
To download the lung cancer patient guide, please visit www.lungcancer.net.my.
 

Download the press kit with hi-res photos and full survey results HERE
 

About Lung Cancer Network Malaysia
Lung Cancer Network Malaysia (LCNM) is a non-commercial not-for-profit, national level disease-centric non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated solely and exclusively to addressing all aspects and all stages of lung cancer here in Malaysia including preventative strategies, screening of high risk individuals, diagnosis, staging and treatment with both a curative and palliative intent. Our multi-disciplinary network includes highly trained medical specialists (from the public and private healthcare sectors) and allied healthcare professionals including dietitians, pharmacists, physiotherapists and psychologists. LCNM seeks to improve outcomes through advocacy, education and awareness for both the Malaysian public and primary care (general practice) doctors. We aim to promote evidence based scientific recommendations in an unbiased and easily understood manner to help patients & their families, doctors and other caregivers better navigate their treatment journey. For more information about LCNM, please visit https://lungcancer.net.my/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook for regular updates.
 
About National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM)
Established in 1966, National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) is the first not-for-profit cancer organisation in Malaysia that provides education, care and support services for people affected by cancer. Over the past 55 years, NCSM has provided holistic cancer support to patients and caregivers in understanding and dealing with cancer in various phases, through its Cancer and Health Screening Clinic, Nuclear Medicine Centre, Resource and Wellness Centre, the Adults’ Home of Hope and Children’s Home of Hope. For Cancer Information and Support, please call 1-800-88-1000, email help@cancer.org.my or visit www.cancer.org.my. 
 
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