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| The signing of corruption free pledge at Menara Mesiniaga led by Datuk Wan Fusil, CEO of Mesiniaga Berhad and witnessed by Dato' Haji Alias Salim, Director of Selangor State MACC
SUBANG JAYA, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Mesiniaga Berhad signed and pledged to the Corruption-Free Pledge on 26 November in response to MACC’s call to stand together in fighting corruption and abuse of power.
The pledge reading was led by Datuk Wan Mohamed Fusil Wan Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer of Mesiniaga Berhad and witnessed by Dato' Haji Alias Bin Salim, Director of the MACC Selangor State. Participants were also given a talk on ‘Integrity and Corporate Liability’ delivered by Tuan Azuan bin Adzhar, Assistant Commissioner of MACC Selangor State. Datuk Wan Mohamed Fusil also expressed his hope that with the implementation of this Corruption Free Pledge, Mesiniaga Berhad's employees and business partners would be committed to suppressing and preventing corruption while also instilling high values of integrity in themselves. The ceremony was attended by all the employees and the Senior Management team of Mesiniaga Berhad, their strategic partners and the Selangor State MACC officers. About Mesiniaga Mesiniaga Berhad, is a public listed company on Bursa Securities Main Market, with paid up capital of RM60.4 million, having staff strength of more than 1,000 competent employees in 25 service locations nationwide. We have come long way of 38 years of successful ICT projects and outsourcing implementations, assembling a trusted brand not only known in Malaysia, but also at global level. Mesiniaga now evolved into a multi-platform business solutions provider with a single mission which is to Help Customers Succeed. For more information, please go to http://www.mesiniaga.com.my. Source: Mesiniaga Berhad |
Thursday, 5 December 2019
MESINIAGA SUPPORTS THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION BY SIGNING THE CORRUPTION FREE PLEDGE
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
AMMETLIFE LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN IN AID OF PINK RIBBON WELLNESS (L) FOUNDATION
Proceeds from campaign to fund breast cancer educational programs
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- AmMetLife Insurance Berhad (“AmMetLife”) has launched a fundraising campaign to support breast cancer awareness programs undertaken by the Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation (Pink Ribbon). The money raised from the campaign will help Pink Ribbon provide supportive care and information for all women and cancer survivors through its educational programs.
The fundraising drive was launched at AmMetLife offices by Ramzi Toubassy, Chief Executive Officer, AmMetLife and Datuk Dr Devanand, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Beacon Hospital, Petaling Jaya, who is also the Founder and Chairman of Pink Ribbon. Senior Management and staff of AmMetLife together with Pink Ribbon Council Members were also present to kick-start this nation-wide campaign.
According to Ramzi Toubassy, Chief Executive Officer, AmMetLife, “We believe philanthropy must align with our corporate values, hence it’s important to us that we work to improve the health of our customers and the communities we serve. As such, we are pleased to support Pink Ribbon in their crusade against breast cancer by educating the public about early detection and the preventive measures in place.”
During the campaign period, AmMetLife will contribute RM30 to Pink Ribbon for every new policy issued (for the first 1,000 policies issued)* for one of the company’s two medical plans that provide genomic testing after an individual is diagnosed with cancer. The tests that are covered under the HCC BoostUp Rider and HCC BoostUp plans allow doctors to define the most appropriate treatment options based on the individual’s genetic makeup.
Toubassy notes, “Our job, as protectors and partners in navigating life’s twists and turns is to support our customers with solutions that help them live better, longer. At AmMetLife, we offer a combination of insurance and health services to directly address our customers concerns about serious illness. Plans such as the HCC BoostUp Rider and HCC BoostUp give our customers access to the latest diagnostic tools and the support needed throughout their health journey.”
According to Datuk Dr Devanand, “Every day women are diagnosed with breast cancer, some in the early but many in advanced stages. The disease, in its advanced stages, is not only life threatening but surgeries and treatments are difficult and emotionally frightening. Women need to know how to prevent it and be empowered to undergo regular screening, because early detection can truly save lives.”
In conjunction with this campaign, AmMetLife and Pink Ribbon will work together in raising cancer awareness and its associated risk factors through educational programmes for AmMetLife staff and public health talks.
Note: *the contribution will only take place after the cooling-off period of 15 days
About AmMetLife
AmMetLife is a strategic partnership between AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank Group) and MetLife International Holdings LLC (MetLife). AmMetLife offers a comprehensive range of life assurance and wealth protection solutions distributed through a combination of over 200 AmBank and AmMetLife branded branch offices, in addition to the strength of its authorised life insurance agents nationwide. The strategic partnership combines the international expertise and financial strength of MetLife with the local strength and reach of AmBank Group to create a customer-centric and modern life assurance solutions provider in Malaysia.
About Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation
Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation (LAF 00046) was registered on 28 February 2012 as a Labuan Charitable Foundation under the Labuan Foundations Act 2010. Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation envisions fighting breast cancer by empowering all women with sufficient knowledge and education on breast health care and preventive measures, advocating regular breast screening for early detection of cancer, providing information of the various treatment options and making available supportive care as a strive towards a better life.
SOURCE : AmBank Group
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36299
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- AmMetLife Insurance Berhad (“AmMetLife”) has launched a fundraising campaign to support breast cancer awareness programs undertaken by the Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation (Pink Ribbon). The money raised from the campaign will help Pink Ribbon provide supportive care and information for all women and cancer survivors through its educational programs.
The fundraising drive was launched at AmMetLife offices by Ramzi Toubassy, Chief Executive Officer, AmMetLife and Datuk Dr Devanand, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Beacon Hospital, Petaling Jaya, who is also the Founder and Chairman of Pink Ribbon. Senior Management and staff of AmMetLife together with Pink Ribbon Council Members were also present to kick-start this nation-wide campaign.
According to Ramzi Toubassy, Chief Executive Officer, AmMetLife, “We believe philanthropy must align with our corporate values, hence it’s important to us that we work to improve the health of our customers and the communities we serve. As such, we are pleased to support Pink Ribbon in their crusade against breast cancer by educating the public about early detection and the preventive measures in place.”
During the campaign period, AmMetLife will contribute RM30 to Pink Ribbon for every new policy issued (for the first 1,000 policies issued)* for one of the company’s two medical plans that provide genomic testing after an individual is diagnosed with cancer. The tests that are covered under the HCC BoostUp Rider and HCC BoostUp plans allow doctors to define the most appropriate treatment options based on the individual’s genetic makeup.
Toubassy notes, “Our job, as protectors and partners in navigating life’s twists and turns is to support our customers with solutions that help them live better, longer. At AmMetLife, we offer a combination of insurance and health services to directly address our customers concerns about serious illness. Plans such as the HCC BoostUp Rider and HCC BoostUp give our customers access to the latest diagnostic tools and the support needed throughout their health journey.”
According to Datuk Dr Devanand, “Every day women are diagnosed with breast cancer, some in the early but many in advanced stages. The disease, in its advanced stages, is not only life threatening but surgeries and treatments are difficult and emotionally frightening. Women need to know how to prevent it and be empowered to undergo regular screening, because early detection can truly save lives.”
In conjunction with this campaign, AmMetLife and Pink Ribbon will work together in raising cancer awareness and its associated risk factors through educational programmes for AmMetLife staff and public health talks.
Note: *the contribution will only take place after the cooling-off period of 15 days
About AmMetLife
AmMetLife is a strategic partnership between AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank Group) and MetLife International Holdings LLC (MetLife). AmMetLife offers a comprehensive range of life assurance and wealth protection solutions distributed through a combination of over 200 AmBank and AmMetLife branded branch offices, in addition to the strength of its authorised life insurance agents nationwide. The strategic partnership combines the international expertise and financial strength of MetLife with the local strength and reach of AmBank Group to create a customer-centric and modern life assurance solutions provider in Malaysia.
About Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation
Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation (LAF 00046) was registered on 28 February 2012 as a Labuan Charitable Foundation under the Labuan Foundations Act 2010. Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation envisions fighting breast cancer by empowering all women with sufficient knowledge and education on breast health care and preventive measures, advocating regular breast screening for early detection of cancer, providing information of the various treatment options and making available supportive care as a strive towards a better life.
SOURCE : AmBank Group
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36299
ACCA RAISES AWARENESS ON CORRUPTION AND ANTI-BRIBERY EFFORTS IN THE RUN-UP TO INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY 2019
Ethical business environment essential for SMEs; 64% see bribery and corruption as having a negative impact on the business environment
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) draws much-needed attention to the impact of bribery which has become a global concern for many developing nations all over the world.
The timely release of this report on ‘Combating bribery in the SME sector’ which is compiled from various countries and regions forms part of ACCA’s global strategy to raise awareness and advocate for rightful and ethical practices in business. The report covers a multitude of challenges faced by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within a corrupted business landscape.
The World Bank estimates that businesses and individuals worldwide pay over $3.6 trillion in bribes every year. In 2017, the Transparency International Survey conducted on 160,000 respondents reveals that 1 in 4 participants had paid bribes for public services over the last 12 months.
Today, SMEs account for 99% of registered businesses around the world and although the impact of bribery and corruption in this sector can be significant, it continues to receive relatively little attention globally.
“Awareness on corruption and anti-bribery efforts can help inform parties such as investors, stakeholders and consumers of their shared responsibility to uphold ethical behaviour in the management of their business practices,” explained Edward Ling, Country Head of ACCA Malaysia. “In our professional capacity, reports like these serve to educate the public and future generations of accountants on the importance of fulfilling our responsibilities with due diligence and integrity.”
Impact of Bribery on Industry & Economy
The survey-based report found that 64% see bribery and corruption as having a negative effect on the business environment. As many SMEs already struggle with cash flow, bribery is an additional financial and ethical burden that impedes its operations, growth and survival.
In addition, the potential harm that arises from bribery and corruption in the SME sector has a noticeable impact in other areas as well, which includes, but are not limited to:
- Erosion of trust when funds are misused
- Compromised safety when bribes are paid to overlook poor quality, flaws and weaknesses in products, services and infrastructure
- Poor financial performance or insolvency as funds intended for product development, marketing, training, infrastructure, maintenance and investments are diverted
- Stunted business growth, from SMEs being unable to obtain necessary licenses and permits needed to conduct its business, and disruption of fair market practices
- Weakened economy from lack of foreign investments, due to concerns of bribery and corruption in the business chain
Fighting Bribery & Corruption at all Levels
With 25% of survey participants thinking that SMEs lack proper understanding of the legal definition of bribery and corruption, greater awareness is the first step. Furthermore, 59% of respondents felt there is insufficient guidance being provided in this area, indicating a greater need for national and global frameworks.
On a positive note, the report indicated a high level of acceptance for anti-bribery and corruption programmes as over 70% of respondents think that an SME with strong anti-bribery values will boost consumer confidence, enhance a firm’s reputation for having high standards of conduct and help prevent firms from breaking the relevant laws. A majority also agreed that guidance from professional and trade associations would yield results, alongside an ethical code or agreement that businesses can publicly acknowledge and agree to.
The report concluded that the combined approach of a clearly-developed, SME-level statement of policy; the development of whistle-blowing laws; and legislature that carries severe penalties for non-compliance, is needed to effectively combat bribery. Furthermore, any anti-bribery guidance for SMEs must of necessity be short, accessible and sustainable, as many SMEs have limited resources for implementing such programmes.
The efforts would support international frameworks such as the UN Convention against Corruption and OECD’s Convention on Combating the Bribery of Public Officials in International Business Transactions, and mirror the success of national legislation such as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and UK Bribery Act 2010.
For more details, view the full report at http://bit.ly/ACCACombatBriberyReport.
Towards an Ethical Nation
ACCA is a dedicated advocate for ethics, globally and in Malaysia. As bribery and corruption transcends borders and permeates different levels of society, public programmes play a role in fighting the erosion of ethical values and behaviour. In line with its global theme, ‘The Power of Ethics’, the ACCA ‘YES Malaysia’ campaign calls on Malaysians to state their firm intent and support for a nation based on ethical principles by voting online at www.yesmalaysia.my
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36313
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) draws much-needed attention to the impact of bribery which has become a global concern for many developing nations all over the world.
The timely release of this report on ‘Combating bribery in the SME sector’ which is compiled from various countries and regions forms part of ACCA’s global strategy to raise awareness and advocate for rightful and ethical practices in business. The report covers a multitude of challenges faced by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within a corrupted business landscape.
The World Bank estimates that businesses and individuals worldwide pay over $3.6 trillion in bribes every year. In 2017, the Transparency International Survey conducted on 160,000 respondents reveals that 1 in 4 participants had paid bribes for public services over the last 12 months.
Today, SMEs account for 99% of registered businesses around the world and although the impact of bribery and corruption in this sector can be significant, it continues to receive relatively little attention globally.
“Awareness on corruption and anti-bribery efforts can help inform parties such as investors, stakeholders and consumers of their shared responsibility to uphold ethical behaviour in the management of their business practices,” explained Edward Ling, Country Head of ACCA Malaysia. “In our professional capacity, reports like these serve to educate the public and future generations of accountants on the importance of fulfilling our responsibilities with due diligence and integrity.”
Impact of Bribery on Industry & Economy
The survey-based report found that 64% see bribery and corruption as having a negative effect on the business environment. As many SMEs already struggle with cash flow, bribery is an additional financial and ethical burden that impedes its operations, growth and survival.
In addition, the potential harm that arises from bribery and corruption in the SME sector has a noticeable impact in other areas as well, which includes, but are not limited to:
- Erosion of trust when funds are misused
- Compromised safety when bribes are paid to overlook poor quality, flaws and weaknesses in products, services and infrastructure
- Poor financial performance or insolvency as funds intended for product development, marketing, training, infrastructure, maintenance and investments are diverted
- Stunted business growth, from SMEs being unable to obtain necessary licenses and permits needed to conduct its business, and disruption of fair market practices
- Weakened economy from lack of foreign investments, due to concerns of bribery and corruption in the business chain
Fighting Bribery & Corruption at all Levels
With 25% of survey participants thinking that SMEs lack proper understanding of the legal definition of bribery and corruption, greater awareness is the first step. Furthermore, 59% of respondents felt there is insufficient guidance being provided in this area, indicating a greater need for national and global frameworks.
On a positive note, the report indicated a high level of acceptance for anti-bribery and corruption programmes as over 70% of respondents think that an SME with strong anti-bribery values will boost consumer confidence, enhance a firm’s reputation for having high standards of conduct and help prevent firms from breaking the relevant laws. A majority also agreed that guidance from professional and trade associations would yield results, alongside an ethical code or agreement that businesses can publicly acknowledge and agree to.
The report concluded that the combined approach of a clearly-developed, SME-level statement of policy; the development of whistle-blowing laws; and legislature that carries severe penalties for non-compliance, is needed to effectively combat bribery. Furthermore, any anti-bribery guidance for SMEs must of necessity be short, accessible and sustainable, as many SMEs have limited resources for implementing such programmes.
The efforts would support international frameworks such as the UN Convention against Corruption and OECD’s Convention on Combating the Bribery of Public Officials in International Business Transactions, and mirror the success of national legislation such as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and UK Bribery Act 2010.
For more details, view the full report at http://bit.ly/ACCACombatBriberyReport.
Towards an Ethical Nation
ACCA is a dedicated advocate for ethics, globally and in Malaysia. As bribery and corruption transcends borders and permeates different levels of society, public programmes play a role in fighting the erosion of ethical values and behaviour. In line with its global theme, ‘The Power of Ethics’, the ACCA ‘YES Malaysia’ campaign calls on Malaysians to state their firm intent and support for a nation based on ethical principles by voting online at www.yesmalaysia.my
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36313
FOUR AMBANK MASTERCARD CARDHOLDERS WIN ALL-EXPENSES PAID HOLIDAY TO SINGAPORE
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| Photo caption: Mr Brian Boey, Acting Head, Cards and Merchant Services, AmBank (M) Berhad (far right) and Mr Rakesh Chauhan, Vice President, Account Management, Malaysia & Brunei, Mastercard (far left) with the four winners of the AmBank Mastercard® Fly, Stay and Play Campaign Phase 2.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Four AmBank customers who emerged as the phase two winners of the AmBank Mastercard® Fly, Stay and Play Campaign were presented with two return tickets from Malaysia to Singapore on Singapore Airlines (SIA). They will also get to enjoy a three-day, two-night stay at any Resorts World Sentosa hotel of their choice, Universal Studios VIP tour and a priceless dining experience at KT’s Grill.
The prize giving ceremony was held recently at Menara AmBank in Kuala Lumpur. Earlier in May, eight customers were presented with similar prizes after emerging as the phase one winners of the campaign. The senior management present at the prize giving ceremony were Mr Brian Boey, Acting Head, Cards and Merchant Services, AmBank (M) Berhad, Mr Rakesh Chauhan, Vice President, Account Management, Malaysia & Brunei, Mastercard and Ms Sylvia Ho, Director, Account Management, Mastercard. “AmBank cards are very much focus in creating value lifestyle proposition for its customers through its various campaigns and promotions. We would like to congratulate all the winners as we continue to reward our valued cardholders for their loyalty and support towards AmBank. Through this campaign, we aim to boost the top-of-mind recall of AmBank cards amongst avid travellers and online spenders,” said Aaron Loo, Managing Director, Retail Banking, AmBank (M) Berhad. “Mastercard is delighted to continue its long-term collaboration with AmBank in creating exciting new opportunities for cardholders. Mastercard and AmBank are committed to developing new avenues that allow cardholders to indulge in their passion for travelling. Besides enjoying the safety, simplicity and convenience of card payments when travelling overseas, cardholders can also savour curated and exclusive experiences in accommodation, retail, dining and attractions, for a priceless travel experience. To empower travellers on their journey, cardholders will also be able to redeem a range of exclusive overseas cashback offers when they travel and shop through Mastercard’s global rebate programme,” said Perry Ong, Country Manager, Malaysia and Brunei, Mastercard. The campaign was made available to all AmBank Mastercard® Credit Card/AmBank Islamic Mastercard® Credit Card-i principal cardholders. They stood a chance to win each time they spent a minimum of RM50 worth of retail spends, including online purchases, in a single receipt during the campaign period. Besides this, our cardholders also stand a chance to win a trip to Japan to indulge the beauty of Sakura Cherry Blossom from the AmBank Mastercard Sakura Fever Campaign. Each cardholder would only need to spend online or overseas with their AmBank Mastercard to stand a chance to win. We will also be rewarding 108 cardholders with RM1,288 Cashback for emerging as our AmBank Mastercard top spenders from one of our campaigns, with they also stand a chance to win an all-expense paid holiday for two to Europe. For further details on other on-going AmBank campaigns, please visit ambank.com.my as well as our social media platforms. About AmBank Group
AmBank Group is a leading financial services group with over 40 years of expertise in supporting the economic development of Malaysia. We have over three million customers and employ over 8,000 people.
The Group was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in 1988. It is the sixth-largest banking group by assets in Malaysia, with a market capitalisation of around RM13.7 billion and assets of RM158.8 billion as at 31 March 2019. AmBank Group serves over three million individual and corporate customers. It provides services in wholesale banking, retail banking, business banking, investment banking and related financial services which include Islamic banking, underwriting of general insurance, stock and share broking, futures broking, investment advisory and management services in assets, real estate investment trust and unit trusts. For more information, please visit ambankgroup.com SOURCE: AmBank Group |
Tuesday, 3 December 2019
DISCOVERY ASIA PACIFIC UNVEILS ASIAN FOOD NETWORK: A MULTI-PLATFORM EVOLUTION OF THE ASIAN FOOD CHANNEL
SINGAPORE, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Discovery Asia Pacific today unveils Asian Food Network (AFN), an evolution of the Asian Food Channel, the #1 English Lifestyle channel in Southeast Asia. The linear channel and digital destination have been re-imagined as AFN, embracing a digital-first approach curated for its growing four million+ mobile-first community. AFN promises a seamless digital and linear experience that offers entertainment, utility and community for all Asian food lovers. Asianfoodnetwork.com provides a trove of tested recipes, cooking tips, stories on Asian food cultures and a growing set of features that will power their passion for food and cooking.
The community can look forward to engaging with well-loved ambassadors from Southeast Asia such as Singapore’s Sarah Huang Benjamin, Malaysia’s Ili Sulaiman, and the Philippines’ Anton Amoncio as well as Chef Ngo Than Hoa from Vietnam, RinRin Marinka, Yuda Bustara and Janti Brasali from Indonesia. AFN will also feature favourite chefs and personalities from Northern Asia like Debbie Wong from Hong Kong and Frank Striegl, the well-known ramen expert of Japan.
Rohit Tharani, Head of Products, Southeast Asia in Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “In Asia, food is our way of expressing love and caring for the people that matter. Nothing beats a good bonding session over a meal together with loved ones. The new AFN strives to make Asian food accessible for everyone: it is the ultimate destination for food inspiration, from recipes of grandma’s traditional dishes to trending favourites, and even the ability to mingle with fellow food lovers. We are excited to make mealtimes easier, so our community can focus on the conversations that matter.”
Building the largest Asian food community online
AFN is passionate about growing and engaging in conversations with the largest Asian food community, providing the latest foodie-tips through consistent engagement activities online. The new destination ensures ease in joining the AFN community, where it is simple for users to register an account, bookmark favourite content pieces, get nutritional information and participate in food conversations through comments. Asian food lovers can also look forward to exciting bite-sized content and new partnerships with like-minded brands in the months to come.
Expanding beyond its traditional audience, AFN will be partnering with Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group with more than 36 million monthly active users (MAU), to provide free access to AFN content to Viu-ers.
Going beyond the kitchen into Asian cultures
Bringing more than just good food to the table, AFN will uncover the world beyond kitchens all across Asia, through topical and seasonal stories. The community will also get a taste of the history behind various dishes, discovering how food is an expression of cultural identity, passed down from one generation to the next.
SOURCE: Mad Hat PR PLT
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36293
The community can look forward to engaging with well-loved ambassadors from Southeast Asia such as Singapore’s Sarah Huang Benjamin, Malaysia’s Ili Sulaiman, and the Philippines’ Anton Amoncio as well as Chef Ngo Than Hoa from Vietnam, RinRin Marinka, Yuda Bustara and Janti Brasali from Indonesia. AFN will also feature favourite chefs and personalities from Northern Asia like Debbie Wong from Hong Kong and Frank Striegl, the well-known ramen expert of Japan.
Rohit Tharani, Head of Products, Southeast Asia in Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “In Asia, food is our way of expressing love and caring for the people that matter. Nothing beats a good bonding session over a meal together with loved ones. The new AFN strives to make Asian food accessible for everyone: it is the ultimate destination for food inspiration, from recipes of grandma’s traditional dishes to trending favourites, and even the ability to mingle with fellow food lovers. We are excited to make mealtimes easier, so our community can focus on the conversations that matter.”
Building the largest Asian food community online
AFN is passionate about growing and engaging in conversations with the largest Asian food community, providing the latest foodie-tips through consistent engagement activities online. The new destination ensures ease in joining the AFN community, where it is simple for users to register an account, bookmark favourite content pieces, get nutritional information and participate in food conversations through comments. Asian food lovers can also look forward to exciting bite-sized content and new partnerships with like-minded brands in the months to come.
Expanding beyond its traditional audience, AFN will be partnering with Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group with more than 36 million monthly active users (MAU), to provide free access to AFN content to Viu-ers.
Going beyond the kitchen into Asian cultures
Bringing more than just good food to the table, AFN will uncover the world beyond kitchens all across Asia, through topical and seasonal stories. The community will also get a taste of the history behind various dishes, discovering how food is an expression of cultural identity, passed down from one generation to the next.
SOURCE: Mad Hat PR PLT
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36293
A MAGIC SMILE FOR KPJ PUTERI'S YOUNG INPATIENT FIRST MERLIN'S MAGIC WAND MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT UNIT IN SOUTH EAST ASIA
| JOHOR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Paediatric patients at KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital (KPJ Puteri) will enjoy their stay in the hospital, as a result of the hospital’s partnership LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort. Through the collaboration, hospitalised pediatric patients will be entertained by Merlin’s Magic Wand Mobile Entertainment Unit, the first ever such unit in South East Asia. The Mobile Entertainment Unit to be placed at KPJ Puteri’s Paediatric Ward, is specially designed to entertain children who are too ill to leave their hospital bed or ward. The unit makes fun accessible and interactive through playing on the X Box, being creative with LEGO and DUPLO with family or friends. It will make a massive difference to KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital which provides 24-hour care, 365 days a year, and sees around 170, 000 patients aged between newborn to 90+ years old every year. The handover ceremony between the LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort and KPJ Puteri were witnessed by Yang Berhormat Liow Cai Tung, Johor Committee Chairman for Tourism, Women, Family, and Community Development, and President and Chief Executive Johor Corporation, and Chairman of KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Yang Berhormat Dato’ Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim. Also present was Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Amiruddin Abdul Satar, President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare Berhad. Executive Director of KPJ Puteri, Tuan Haji Khairun Ahmad expressed the hospital’s delight in being selected as the first in the SEA region to provide such an experience to its young patients. He added, “This opportunity to work with LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort is very much aligned with hospital vision to be leading healthcare provider as Paediatric Centre. Together with LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort, KPJ Puteri will continuously undertake such Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects throughout the entire 2020 for inpatient and outpatient kids and underprivileged children”. CS Lim, Finance Director of LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort explained that the Merlin's Magic Wand is a children's charity that supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity around the world. “We want to bring joy and excitement to the young patients at KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital through our LEGO-style activities that are fun yet educational, backed by our LEGO® DNA of building creativity through play. This collaboration is a testament to LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort’s commitment to giving back to the community around us. We are delighted to collaborate with KPJ Puteri carry CSR projects in year 2020 by welcoming the children and their families to LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort and build amazing memories with their loved ones.” He added, “Merlin's Magic Wand is a children's charity that supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity around the world. The Charity makes FUN accessible to children with "Magical Days Out" - providing tickets to families to enjoy their day at a Merlin Entertainments’ attraction; "Merlin’s Magic On Tour" - working with our local communities at hospitals and hospices to bring the magic to the children wherever they are”. For event photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uawzn24q0b9rssr/AACPdJ7-g87Q29e2u0l4ZaTVa?dl=0 About KPJ Puteri KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital (KPJ Puteri) has been in operations since 1 June 1986. KPJ Puteri is a member of the KPJ Healthcare Berhad network of hospitals, which is the private healthcare provide in Malaysia. KPJ Puteri has been accredited by Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) since March 2013. Since 1993, when Puteri Specialist Hospital was acquired by JCorp, and then in year 2002 when the hospital became part of the larger KPJ Healthcare group, the team’s focus has remained consistent, namely to provide high quality care through innovations in its systems and operations. KPJ Puteri was accredited by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) in year 2012, and therefore renamed KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital. In addition, the upskilling development programme developed by KPJ Healthcare has benefited the hospital's 35 medical consultants and more than 700 personnel at all levels. SOURCE: LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort |
Monday, 2 December 2019
CETC HELD THE MALAYSIAN DIGITAL SUMMIT IN KUALA LUMPUR
 Caption: Dr Ong Kian Ming (Right 7) took photo with VIP guests after opening speech. KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) held the Malaysia Digital Summit in Kuala Lumpur. YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming, the Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, Al-lshsal Ishak, the Chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Li Ligong, the Deputy General Manager of CETC attended the CETC Digital and Telecommunication Summit and delivered their opening speech. During the event, CETC presented the national informatization solution proposal. MCMC also shared the development vision and planning of the digital city in Malaysia. Both China and Malaysia parties had a discussion in depth about various application scenarios of informatization in the future and affirmed the important role of informatization in improving the efficiency of cities and governments. CETC also demonstrated some prominent and mature proposals in national information solutions, involving smart cities, fiber optics, broadband network intelligent detection, marine information, 5G communication testing and instrumentation, electromagnetic space management, safety of the cities and many more. Furthermore, the National Information and Communications Technology Center of CETC was officially unveiled on the same day of the summit. It displayed several sets of products and systems that were developed independently by CETC was highly recognized by the participants. This summit demonstrated strong product and solution research and development capabilities of CETC, which has created a great momentum for the further development of China Electronics in the information market of Malaysia. According to the list of the world's top 500 enterprise published by Fortune magazine in 2018, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation was being ranked No. 388 with an operating income of 30175.5 (million US dollars). SOURCE: GTC Group of Companies FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Email: info@gtcgroup.my --BERNAMA | |
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