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  • IGEM 2023 OPENS DOORS TO STRONG RESPONSE LEADING GREEN TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES FILL UP OVER 400 EXHIBITION BOOTHS

    Organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) and co-organised by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), Southeast Asia’s leading trade event for green technologies and eco solutions, the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) opened doors to business today with leading companies occupying over 400 exhibition booths.

    Being hosted for the 14th consecutive year, this edition of IGEM themed “Race Towards Net Zero: Leadership For Climate Action”, targets RM4 billion in business leads and 40,000 visitors from over 40 countries. The event has been a must-attend for all those in the sustainable development value chain as reflected in its stellar track record of RM41 billion in business leads, and over 530,000 visitors from over 112 countries since 2010.

    Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said, “At a time when climate action is fast gaining traction, IGEM 2023 is indeed timely, significant and impactful in converging our efforts in our Race Towards Net Zero. I am pleased by the turnout of exhibitors, speakers, delegates, trade attachés, corporate leaders and business visitors, as it reflects not just the popularity of IGEM but also the urgency towards climate action.”

    The exhibition floor is organised by the sub-themes of Empowering Cities, ElectrifyingMobility, Decarbonising Energy, Accelerating Circularity and Conserving  Biodiversity with leading corporations such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Leader EV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Samaiden Group Berhad, Solarvest Holdings Berhad and Cenergi SEA Berhad making a presence with their impressive booths.

    Among the distinguished participants this year were representatives from various countries, including Austria, Canada, and Sweden among others as well as leading financial institutions such as UOB, Alliance Bank and CIMB.

    Also returning to IGEM 2023 are prominent solar companies including Canadian Solar, Jinko, Longi, Sungrow and Trina underscoring the importance of our event to the renewable energy sector.

    A key highlight of IGEM this year is the AtoZero ASEAN Summit & Exhibition which is co-located and runs concurrently with the event. Powered by Gentari, the AtoZero ASEAN convenes the who’s who from across the net zero value chain, including key decision makers and changemakers to comprehensively explore pathways, policies and business opportunities to drive the global net zero transition agenda.

    Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said, “For ASEAN to be a determining factor in the just energy transition, we need to discuss and reach consensus on pressing and pertinent topics such as regional inter-connectivity partnerships, energy storage, carbon capture, green financing, hydrogen economy and ASEAN future grid among others. This makes AtoZero ASEAN a significant inclusion into IGEM to enable us to drive leadership dialogues, investments and innovations around ASEAN’s net zero pathways.”

    On the first day of IGEM 2023, the Minister also officiated the soft launch of Malaysia’s Pavilion for its participation in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 28), which reflects Malaysia’s commitment to focus on energy transition and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with its Climate Change Advisory Panel.

    Numerous Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be signed between Malaysianand international parties during IGEM 2023, reinforcing their commitment to the regional green economy.

    The event will also feature the much-in-demand business networking sessions

    organised by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia

    External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and MGTC.

    “IGEM 2023 will play a decisive leadership role in accelerating and delivering theregion’s Net Zero and Just Energy Transition agenda. We see events like IGEM as a crucial contribution to national, regional and global climate action,” the Minister concluded.

    IGEM 2023 is also hosting several conferences on topics such as energy efficiency, carbon market, planetary health, low-carbon mobility, hydrogen economy, water, environment, circular economy, technologies in ESG and green incentives.

    IGEM 2023 and AtoZero ASEAN will jointly be officiated by the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof on behalf of the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the opening ceremony on 5th October 2023.

    To be part of this exciting Race Towards Net Zero, sign up for free as a trade or public visitor at https://register.igem.my/. For further details on IGEM 2023, please visit www.igem.my

     

  • MGTC signs MoU with ABB, Atlas Copco, Daikin and Business Sweden to step-up energy efficiency progress

    ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Atlas Copco (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service Sdn Bhd, and Business Sweden signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) to formalise their collaboration and cooperation to boost energy efficiency.

    The agreement is timely given the Government’s renewed commitment and target of achieving an average of 21% energy savings by 2040 under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). With its cost efficiency and optimisation of resources, energy efficiency has been recognized as the most important lever in the NETR. Underpinning the value ofurgent action in this area, as much as RM6 billion worth of investments from now to 2040 is expected, with smart device installation and government building retrofits being prioritized.

    The MoU was signed by R Narayanan, Director, ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Group Senior Vice President, ABB Motion, Asia; Khalid Shaikh, General Manager, Atlas Copco (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Chan Hon Leong, General Manager, Daikin Malaysia Sales and Service Sdn Bhd; Emma Broms, Trade Commissioner, Business Sweden and Ts. Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor, Group Chief Executive Officer, MGTC, at the 1st National Conference on Energy Efficiency held in conjunction with the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM). On hand to witness the signing was YB Tuan Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change.

    “Being far more energy efficient than we are today is a must for Malaysia. We have come a long way, but more needs to be done to enhance our energy affordability and security, without compromising on our climate goals,” said YB Tuan Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad at the event. “Energy plays an important role in Malaysia’s sustainable growth. We rely on energy to fuel everything from transportation to communication, to cities and industries. The evolving landscape requires us to re-evaluate how we consume energy and the imperative to act quickly on energy efficiency has never been stronger, “he added.

    Immediate mitigation measures are required to address climate change. The International Energy Agency, states that energy efficiency as ‘the first fuel’ represents the cleanest and, in most cases, cheapest way to meet energy needs. There is no plausible pathway to Net Zero without using our energy resources much more efficiently.

    “MGTC has been involved in and driving the energy efficiency agenda since our establishment as Pusat Tenaga Malaysia 25 years ago. As we evolve over the years, we will continue to work closely with all relevant stakeholders to achieve various national energy efficiency goals, such as an 8% reduction in electricity consumption by 2025 under the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP), and 11% reduction in industrial and commercial energy consumption by 2040 under the National Energy Policy 2022-2040 to name a few,” said Ts. Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor, Group Chief Executive Officer, MGTC.

    “We strive to achieve these goals through programmes such as the Energy Management Gold Standard (EMGS) certification under the ASEAN Energy Management Scheme (AEMAS), MyHijau Mark, Low Carbon Operating System, and Green Incentives. In our pursuit of becoming a net-zero emissions country, we must acknowledge that achieving it would be impossible without urgent action on energy efficiency,” he added.

    The MoU covers the following areas:

    • Advocacy for improvement of minimum energy efficiency standards for industry equipment and systems;
    • Sharing of best practices and innovative technologies to accelerate retrofitting of public

    and government buildings;

    • Engaging key stakeholders including energy providers, regulators, users and influencers in

    knowledge sharing dialogues on energy efficiency; and

    • Establishing knowledge partners to expand the collaboration and to help industries identify technology and solutions that deliver the greatest value

    “The NEEC is aligned with the global Energy Efficiency Movement founded by ABB to galvanize actions for an energy efficient, regenerative and adaptive world, which is now over 400 members strong. Globally, enhanced efficiency-related measures can provide one third of the emissions reductions needed for Net Zero. In Malaysia, there is enormous untapped potential for efficiency improvements in every sector of the economy. Through our cooperation with friends and peers from the industry, we hope to forge ahead to shape a sustainable and resource-efficient future for Malaysia,” said R.Narayanan.

    “According to some energy experts, between 35% to 50% of the global energy consumption comes from industrial activities. In some of the more industrialised developing countries, the contribution of industry could be upwards of 50%. Energy conservation and gaining efficiency therefore become more of a compulsion than a choice. At Atlas Copco, we believe one of the best ways of conserving energy is through recovering and recycling energy. Atlas Copco, together with its industrial partners present in Malaysia can support local industries in not only meeting but exceeding the goals set in the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR),” said Khalid Shaikh.

    “Everything we use goes through a life cycle, and each stage of the life cycle has an environmental impact. At Daikin, our leading innovation has consistently pushed the boundaries of HVAC technology, and our focus has always been beyond selling. We prioritize decarbonization to ensure the efficiency of our products during their entire life cycle. By becoming part of the NEEC today, we look forward to bringing this aspect into focus to move the needle on Malaysia’s energy transition,” said Chan Hon Leong.

    “Business Sweden is thrilled to continue the collaboration between Malaysia and Sweden, enhancing the green transition. Our shared commitment to a more sustainable future has opened doors for innovation, knowledge exchange, and partnerships, which this MoU is a testament to. Sweden is a well-known sustainability leader and has energy efficiency as one of its main priorities and a central instrument to achieve our targets. The Swedish businesses in Malaysia are no exception and are accelerating the development together with their Malaysian partners and customers”, Emma Broms concluded.

     

     

  • MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL ENERGY AWARDS 2024 OPENS FOR ENTRIES

    In support of the nation’s just energy transition and sustainable development aspirations, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change today announced the call for submissions for the National Energy Award (NEA) 2024, the country’s highest accolade for organisations and projects that have employed game-changing sustainable energy initiatives and practices.

    Offering a total of 18 awards across 3 categories of energy management, energy-efficient buildings and renewable energy, NEA 2024, is open to eligible Malaysian companies, organisations, and individuals, that are paving the way in adopting sustainable energy practices, achieving new benchmarks in energy efficiency, energy management, and innovative renewable energy solutions.

    A dedicated category has also been created to recognise the efforts of energy performance contracting projects, institutions of higher learning as well as domestic, international, and financial institutions for the provision of sustainable energy financing solutions.

    NEA 2024 provides an important avenue for organisations to support the Government’s strategic efforts to further increase public awareness and industry participation in sustainable energy initiatives. It also serves to identify Malaysian champions to compete against regional peers at the prestigious annual ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA), to be held in the last quarter of 2024.

    The past six years have seen NEA continue to attract increasing participation with over 849 organisations submitting entries. Winners of NEA qualify to represent Malaysia at the ASEAN Energy Awards, the region’s highest recognition for the adoption of sustainable practices, with 12 Malaysian organisations winning this year at the recently concluded ceremony in Bali.

    The call for submissions for NEA 2024 will be opened until 23 February 2024 and submissions must be received before the deadline.

    For further information, please visit www.nationalenergyawards.com.my.

  • MALAYSIAN GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE CORPORATION ANNOUNCED A SERIES OF STRATEGIC COLLABORATIONS ON THE FIRST DAY OF IGEM 2023

    The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) announced a number of strategic alliances and projects at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2023, which will be held at the MGTC Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

    MGTC signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre to develop and implement the “Training on Solar PV for Beginners” and “Solar PV System Design and Operations” programmes. On the other hand, the MoU with Zull Design Autotronic marks our collaboration on the “Bijak Tani: Green Hydroponic Programme”. With Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, on the other hand, we’re expanding our partnership to include technology and knowledge sharing, education, training, student career placement, and research activities. These collaborations aim to implement training programs, promote innovation and knowledge dissemination, and adapt to future-proof technology for broader cooperation in education, research, and technology sharing.

    To exemplify our work with communities, Rumah Ibadat Hijau (RIH) programme has joined forces with MyFundAction to explore an alternative funding source for the initiative and to encourage investments in green and community programmes while generating new job opportunities. The programme is also partnering with MARDI to focus on greenery aspects within RIH, particularly the UrbanKit (Aquaponic) project, aimed at providing an additional source of income for asnaf and B40 communities. This collaboration will raise agricultural productivity within local communities and address food security issues. With the collective effort from these partnerships, we aim to have 230,000 green jobs created.

    In the pursuit of promoting the adoption of green products, MGTC has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Shopee Malaysia to solidify our partnership following the launch of the “Jom Beli Produk Hijau” campaign to raise awareness of the MyHIJAU Mark Recognition Scheme. The campaign offers vouchers worth RM60,000 on selected green products on Shopee until December 2023. We also signed a MoC with Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad to provide training advisory services and promote Low Carbon Operating System (LCOS) to MIDF’s stakeholders and customers, exemplifying our sustainability commitment. The document exchanged was witnessed by the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, YB Dato’ Sri Huang Tiong Sii.

    Group Chief Executive Officer of MGTC, Ts Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor, proudly shared, “We are thrilled to announce the culmination of these strategic partnerships. They underpin our commitment to magnify our work continuously. These coalitions reflect the strength of our shared values and goals with our esteemed partners.

    He added, “We are partnering with Politeknik Port Dickson to enhance the Diploma in Energy Efficiency and Green Energy syllabus. This collaboration includes competency development for lecturers and students in energy efficiency and green energy. This partnership will foster innovation, drive growth, and create new green job opportunities.”

  • Green Innovations: MGTC’s Influential Partnerships Unveiled at IGEM2023

    On the third day of IGEM 2023, a prominent event showcasing greentech and eco-friendly products, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) revealed a new set of pioneering collaborations and projects, focusing on promoting environmental stewardship and climate action within Malaysia.

    In partnership with the UK Government, MGTC is proud to introduce the Malaysia Climate Action Simulator (MCAS). MCAS is a simulation tool to enable stakeholders to visualise low-carbon future scenarios through 2050. This cutting-edge tool will facilitate the exploration of pathways to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in various sectors, including energy, transport, building, industry, land use, and waste. MCAS is a vital communication tool to raise awareness about the impact of technology and policy choices on GHG emissions. In a bid to promote sustainability education, MGTC is also collaborating with universities to develop educational modules centered around MCAS, potentially integrating it into a university syllabus, MCAS is open to further research contributions, fostering informed decision-making for a sustainable future. The MCAS web tool can be accessed at www.mcas.my.

    MGTC is also thrilled to announce a strategic Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) in support of sustainability in Malaysia’s water sector. This partnership will focus on the adoption of the Low Carbon Operating System (LCOS) for measuring carbon emissions. MGTC will provide onboarding support for LCOS, while SPAN, as the regulatory authority, will lead the widespread adoption of this platform.

    Together, they aim to drive environmentally responsible water management practices, aligning with Malaysia’s commitment to a greener future. The collaboration’s total value is RM368,265.20, covering the measurement of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions for SPAN and 12 water operators. This partnership also encompasses the promotion of climate change awareness, LCOS adoption, and the establishment of a standardised system for carbon emissions measurement and reporting in the water industry.

    In addition, an MoC has also been established between MGTC and Greehill Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd, aiming to explore and evaluate potential joint endeavours in the domain of urban green infrastructure and ecosystem services management. This partnership will encompass comprehensive surveys, automated inventory processes, tree risk analysis, quantification, visualisation, reporting, and monitoring of urban green infrastructure, enhancing urban planning and sustainability efforts. These activities are designed to bolster urban planning initiatives, enhance sustainability practices, and ultimately contribute to the development of more environmentally resilient urban environments.

    In a significant stride towards plastic circularity and sustainability, MGTC has forged a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with the Malaysian Recycling Alliance (MAREA). This collaborative effort seeks to harness MGTC’s position in promoting green growth and MAREA’s specialization in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Together, they aim to establish strategic alliances, facilitate the exchange of technical expertise, implement capacity development programs for EPR, foster eco-design and eco-innovation in plastic packaging, and educate communities about the principles of plastic circularity. This partnership is aligned with Malaysia’s overarching green growth strategies and the objectives outlined in the Malaysia Plastic Sustainability Roadmap (MPSR).

    GCEO of MGTC, Ts Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor mentioned, “These initiatives and partnerships collectively reflect MGTC’s unwavering commitment to fostering sustainability, environmental responsibility, and climate action in Malaysia. These collaborations span a wide spectrum of critical areas and exemplify Malaysia’s dedication to building a greener and more sustainable future.”

    “These collaborations not only coincide with Malaysia’s initiatives for environmentally sustainable growth and the SDGs, but also serve as essential contributors to addressing worldwide challenges associated with climate change. As we progress, MGTC remains steadfast in its commitment to these transformative initiatives, guided by a distinct vision of constructing a more sustainable and resilient future for all, leaving no one behind,” he added.

  • Pemuliharaan Geodiversiti: Langkah Masa Depan untuk Alam Semesta

    Hari Geodiversiti Antarabangsa merupakan peristiwa tahunan yang diraikan pada 6 Oktober setiap tahun untuk meningkatkan kesedaran di kalangan masyarakat tentang kepentingan kepelbagaian geologi atau geodiversiti. Ia merujuk kepada kepelbagaian semulajadi bukan hidupan yang memberi manfaat kepada kesejahteraan dan kemakmuran di seluruh planet ini.

    Geodiversiti ialah kepelbagaian unsur alam semula jadi yang terdiri dari sumber geologi iaitu batuan, mineral, fosil, tanah, sedimen, proses geologi semula jadi, landskap dan tanah yang mendasari serta mempengaruhi bentuk dan sifat landskap serta persekitaran kita.

    Semestinya kita amat menghargai kepelbagaian geologi yang tidak ternilai yang dianugerahkan oleh Tuhan kepada Malaysia. Geodiversiti adalah bukti kepada proses yang membentuk mukabumi kita selama berjuta tahun, justeru menghasilkan karya seni geologi yang unik.

    Keindahan Gunung Kinabalu, Sabah yang terbentuk pada 9-8 juta tahun yang lampau dan Formasi Machincang, Langkawi yang berusia 550-490juta tahun adalah antara contoh geodiversiti di Malaysia yang merupakan kebanggaan kita dan telah diiktiraf oleh dunia.

    Kementerian Sumber Asli, Perubahan Iklim dan Alam Sekitar Malaysia (NRECC) amat komited untuk melindungi geodiversiti negara dengan memastikan pengurusan sumber asli yang bertanggungjawab dan melaksanakan pelbagai inisiatif kearah pembangunan sumber asli yang mampan sejajar dengan Sustainable Development Goals, Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu, khususnya yang bertujuan untuk melindungi, memulihara dan mempromosikan penggunaan tanah yang lestari.

    Saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua pihak yang telah dengan gigih bekerja untuk pemuliharaan dan pendidikan geodiversiti. Sumbangan anda adalah berharga dalam memupuk pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang geodiversiti kita dan peri pentingnya dalam kehidupan kita.

    Akhir kata, mari kita bersama-sama berjanji untuk menghargai dan melindungi geodiversiti negara bagi memastikan bahawa generasi akan datang akan terus mendapat manfaat daripadanya. Semoga kita terus menjelajah, mengungkap, dan melindungi sumber geodiversiti Malaysia untuk generasi akan datang.

    Selamat Menyambut Hari Geodiversiti Antarabangsa Tahun 2023.

    Sekian, terima kasih.

  • Greening the Industry: NextGreen Global Initiates Sustainable Product Line from Palm Bunches

    YB Dato’ Sri Huang Tiong Sii, Deputy Minister of NRECC  officiating the launch ceremony.

    Nextgreen Global Berhad (“NGGB”) seized the opportunity at IGEM 2023 to highlight its dedication to sustainable practices. By participating in this esteemed event, NGGB aimed to promote awareness and understanding of eco-friendly alternatives within the pulp and paper industry. Their presence garnered substantial interest and inquiries, indicating a promising future for environmentally conscious solutions in the market.

    The ceremony showcased NGGB’s new environmentally friendly tissue paper and pulp moulded (food grade) products made from empty fruit bunches (“EFB”). The EFB pulp was produced using the breakthrough Preconditioning Refiner Chemical-Recycle Bleached Mechanized Pulp (PRC-RMBP) technology.

    Earlier, NGGB’s associate company Nextgreen Crowning Package Pulp Molding Sdn. Bhd. had completed the construction of its clean room factory for the manufacturing of the pulp moulded (food grade) products in August 2023. The factory, which is located at NGGB’s Green Technology Park in Pekan, Pahang, commenced its trial production on 16 August 2023.

    NGGB managing director Dato’ Lim Thiam Huat said, “We are delighted to launch our environmentally friendly tissue paper and food grade products today. The effective utilisation of EFB as the material for tissue paper and pulp moulded products aligns with NGGB’s direction to contribute substantially towards a greener global economy by accelerating the national sustainability agenda and the world’s transition to green and sustainable products. Notably, our EFB virgin pulp and paper is certified with SIRIM Eco-Labelling Scheme and MyHijau certification by MGTC. This evidences our pursuit towards creating a sustainable circular economy. We remain committed towards the transformation of oil palm biomass into various downstream products, in line with the aspirations of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Bin Haji Yusof.”

  • VIVO TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT AS 19TH ASIAN GAMES WRAPS UP IN HANGZHOU.

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  • YUNA ASIA TOUR: TEMU JANJI LUAR BIASA DENGAN PEMINAT BORNEO 27 OKTOBER.

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    Yunalis Zarai, atau lebih dikenal sebagai Yuna, adalah seorang pemuzik wanita yang dengan penuh semangat membawa karyanya ke benua-benua lain di dunia, meskipun berasal dari sebuah negara yang dianggap ‘kecil’.

    Setelah beberapa tahun ternyata hasil yang dituai manis sekali. Yunalis atau dikenali dengan nama pentas Yuna bukan sahaja menembusi pasaran lewat kolaborasi bersama figura-figura tersohor seperti Usher dan Jay Park, namun yang penting bagaimana karya miliknya diterima baik oleh pendengar di seluruh dunia.

    Kejayaan demi kejayaan yang diraih dan album demi album digarap Yuna menjadikan karier seni pemenang Anugerah Juara Lagu ke-27, Terukir Di Bintang semakin bernilai.

    Kini pada saat yang tepat, seiring album kelimanya Y5 dirilis, Yuna siap bertemu penggemar yang tidak pernah berhenti menyokong perjalanan karier seninya dari zaman MySpace sehingga dipinang meastro muzik David Foster untuk ikut bernaung di bawah Verve Music Group.

    Dan pertemuan lewat Yuna Asia Tour ini menjadikan Hikmah Exchange, Kuching, Sarawak sebagai lokasi pertama seumpamanya yang pernah dibawakan oleh penganjur.

    Yuna Asia Tour akan mencipta momen tersendiri di antara penyanyi kesayangan ramai ini dengan penggemar yang sudah lama menantikan beliau kembali ke tanah air lalu mempamerkan kredibiliti seninya.

    Tidak mengikut ‘arus’ memulakan sebuah konsert besar di ibu kota Kuala Lumpur, RK LiveAsia dan Icon Entertainment sebaliknya yakin Yuna Asia Tour yang bakal dilangsungkan di Borneo, terutama Kuching, Sarawak akan berjaya.

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    “Yuna Asia Tour akan berlangsung di Kuching, Sarawak pada 27 Oktober 2023 ini.

    “Dengan imej dan ‘kuasa’ Yuna, di mana pun lokasi persembahannya ia pasti akan mendapat sambutan luar biasa.

    “Ini Yuna, seperti istimewanya wanita yang berhati besar membawa jauh karya-karyanya mengembara ke pelbagai pelusuk dunia, kami di RK LiveAsia dan Icon Entertainment percaya Kuching akan menyaksikan sebuah persembahan yang luar biasa daripada beliau.

    “Save the date guys, 27 Oktober 2023. See you guys soon,” ujar Iman Tang dan Rahul selaku penganjur.

    Penganjur juga mengatakan bintang berusia 36 tahun ini tidak akan mengecewakan penggemar apabila bakal mendendangkan tembang hitnya sama ada dalam bahasa Inggeris atau Melayu.

    Tentulah single terkini, Masih Sunyi yang dirilis tahun ini akan diperdengarkan bersama rendisi lainnya seperti Hello, Lullabies serta Dan Sebenarnya.

    Untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut mengenai Yuna Asia Tour ini, nantikan pengumuman pada Khamis, 28 September pukul 10 pagi sementara jualan tiket akan mula dijual 2 Oktober (Isnin), pukul 12 tengahari di https://www.ticket2u.com.my/event/32887.

    Jangan sampai terlepas!

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  • KEPELBAGAIAN DALAM SENI: SYAMEL LANCARKAN ‘BELAKANG TABIR’.

    This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Poster%20Belakang%20Tabir.jpg Belakang Tabir: Karya Terbaru dari Syamel, Juara Anugerah Vokal Terbaik AJL 32″ Syamel, atau sebenarnya dikenali sebagai Syameel Aqmal Mohd Fodzly, menggegarkan industri muzik dengan single terbaru beliau, ‘Belakang Tabir’, selepas memenangi Anugerah Vokal Terbaik di Anugerah Juara Lagu 32 (AJL 32). Kini, lagu ini boleh dinikmati di platform-platform popular seperti iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube Music, KKBox, Tidal, dan Deezer. Single terbaharu ini merupakan hasil sentuhan sepenuhnya oleh Syamel sendiri, dimana beliau juga merupakan penulis lirik dan komposer. Lirik lagu ini mempunyai maksud yang sangat mendalam sehingga dipilih sebagai lagu runut bunyi bagi drama Luruhnya Bunga Cinta. Drama Luruhnya Bunga Cinta merupakan sebuah drama bersiri di TV3, slot Akasia yang telah pun mula bersiaran pada 19 September 2023 yang lalu. Anda boleh menonton drama yang dibintangi oleh Tracie Sinidol, Redza Rosli dan Aniq Anuar ini secara HD hanya di Tonton. Syamel yang juga merupakan bapa kepada cahaya mata comel bernama Nur Khawla Soleha sangat bertuah kerana kerjayanya dalam bidang muzik sentiasa mendapat sokongan tanpa berbelah bahagi daripada isteri tercinta, Ernie Zakri. Gabungan kedua-dua mereka inilah yang membuatkan Syamel semakin bersemangat untuk menghasilkan lagu-lagu yang menusuk kalbu. Menurut Syamel “Lagu ini saya tujukan khas buat pendengar terutamanya peminat saya yang sentiasa memberi sokongan kepada perjalanan muzik saya dari dahulu hingga kini. Inilah hadiah saya kepada mereka dan moga lagu ini menjadi sumber inspirasi kepada mereka. Perkongsian saya adalah menerusi muzik dan lirik lagu ini menceritakan mengenai pentingnya mempunyai sahabat atau pasangan yang sentiasa berada disisi kita dan memberi sokongan kepada kita tidak kira di mana sahaja mereka berada, walaupun sekadar di belakang tabir.” Muzik untuk lagu Belakang Tabir di susun oleh Aubrey Suwito dan ianya menampilkan melodi yang indah dan susunan muzik yang memukau, mencipta suasana yang membuatkan seseorang boleh berfikir secara optimis. Sudah tentu lagu ini mendapat sambutan menggalakkan daripada pendengar setianya. Apatah lagi lagu ini akan mewarnai drama bersiri ‘Luruhnya Bunga Cinta’ di TV3 dan Tonton. Jadi, jangan lepaskan peluang anda untuk muat turun lagu ‘Belakang Tabir’ di iTunes atau melalui aplikasi penstriman atas talian seperti Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube Music, KKBox, Tidal dan Deezer. Untuk mendapatkan maklumat terkini, sila layari platform media sosial Syamel menerusi Instagram: @syamel_official  Tiktok: @syamel_official , Facebook: @Syameel Aqmal (syem). Turut disertakan ialah lirik lagu ‘Belakang Tabir’.
    Tenang tenang saja Hidup tidak pernah sulit Aku ada, bersamamu Di setiap waktu Tersusun takdirmu Hanya tinggal tuk dirasa Aku akan ,memastikan Kau bahagia Terbanglah kasih Menggapai awan di langit yang beribu Aku pastikan Tiada badai yang akan menghalangmu Namun Jangan pernah  Kau lupa untuk menoleh kepadaku Biarpun kuhanya Sekadar belakang tabir