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  • IGEM 2023: Pioneering Sustainable Partnerships for Green Innovation

    The second day of IGEM 2023 showcased a series of crucial partnerships, emphasizing a collective commitment to driving green innovation. Through these partnerships, innovative solutions are anticipated to flourish, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s sustainability goals and the global drive towards renewable energy and eco-conscious practices.

    The MoC signing between Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) and Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) marks a significant step toward advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. The collaboration covers research partnerships focusing on Green Building assessment and renewable energy applications, knowledge exchange, publication sharing, and industry attachment programmes. It also aims to enhance sustainable energy management at UUM’s campus by achieving Energy Management Gold Standard certification and offering student capacity-building programmes. This collaboration will indirectly contribute to the green economy by promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and environmental responsibility.

    Meanwhile, the MoC between MGTC and Mont Aero Sdn Bhd signals a joint commitment to develop hydrogen-related technologies focusing on hydrogen production and hydrogen gen-sets. The collaboration includes promoting hydrogen genset usage, converting landfill biogas into green hydrogen, and seeking government grants and funding. With an estimated investment value of RM15 million, this partnership aligns with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap. The aims of this MoC are rooted in environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, waste management, access to funding, national energy goals, and technological progress, all of which collectively contribute to a more sustainable and green energy landscape.

    On the other hand, the MoC between MGTC and SIRIM focuses on energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives to support the transition towards a sustainable energy future. The collaboration will explore initiatives related to biomass, biogas, and hydrogen, as well as knowledge sharing and utilising SIRIM labs. This partnership is expected to contribute significantly to Malaysia’s NETR regarding energy efficiency and renewable energy targets. It also seeks to harness expertise, resources, and innovative technologies to promote a greener and more sustainable energy future while fostering knowledge sharing, and quality research and development. Ultimately, these efforts align with global initiatives to combat climate change and ensure a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape for the future.

    Furthermore, MGTC, along with Alya Agro Venture Sdn Bhd, Ain Biomass Industries Sdn Bhd, and Planters International Berhad, has signed an MoC to collaborate on a biomass project that utilises bamboo as feedstock for the production of bamboo pellets and bamboo biochar. This partnership includes the purchase of raw bamboo, expanding production, knowledge sharing, and engagement in nature-based carbon sequestration efforts. The MoC is also motivated by the desire to leverage bamboo as a sustainable feedstock and enhance production capabilities, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 7: Affordable and Clean Energy and SDG 13: Climate Action.

    Ts Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor, GCEO of MGTC, explained, “This collaboration will contribute to the green economy by providing a renewable energy source, creating local jobs, promoting trade and export, and mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration. A pilot project on bamboo as biomass feedstock is underway to support the bioenergy transition and the NETR.”

    MGTC and Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) have also signed an MoC focusing on corporate sustainability by adopting the Low Carbon Operating System (LCOS), a cloud-based platform for carbon management. This collaboration was made to advance corporate sustainability, reduce carbon emissions, promote knowledge sharing, raise climate change awareness, adopt green technology solutions, provide access to green financing, and actively participate in global climate initiatives, all in alignment with environmental stewardship and climate action goals. BPMB will also partner with the Malaysia Pavilion at COP28 (Conference of Parties) as part of their commitment to environmental stewardship. Also present during the signing ceremony was YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change.

    The Green Technology Financing Scheme (GTFS) 4.0 launch highlights the financial support for various green sectors, including energy, manufacturing, transportation, building, waste, and water. The scheme provides attractive incentives to SMEs, mainly the 1.5% interest/profit rebate for the first five to seven years and a 60%-80% government guarantee on financing.  The appointed implementing agencies for GTFS 4.0 are MGTC and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC) (the scheme administrator). MGTC and CGC will collaborate with Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) to encourage local companies and entrepreneurs to participate in green technology projects and support the national green technology agenda.

    Ts Shamsul Bahar added, “The collaborations announced on the second day of IGEM 2023 are poised to accelerate Malaysia’s transition to a sustainable, green future, driving economic growth, job creation, and environmental responsibility.”

  • WAVE KEYS BY LOGITECH: ELEVATE YOUR DESK COMFORT AND WELL-BEING.

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    Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) has introduced Wave Keys, a wireless ergonomic keyboard designed to meet the growing demand for comfort and well-being in the workplace. Wave Keys boasts a distinctive wave-shaped design in a compact layout, ensuring more comfortable typing without the need to relearn typing techniques. Additionally, it comes equipped with an integrated cushioned palm rest to provide support throughout the day.

    As individuals of all ages spend more time in front of their computers, ergonomic needs are on the rise, with a growth rate of 4.6% over the next seven years, according to the recently published market report by RationalStat.

    “We believe that everybody deserves to feel good at the end of a day of work, so we set about designing workspace essentials that are as attractive and approachable as they are ergonomic,” said Art O’Gnimh, general manager of the Core Personal Workspace business at Logitech. “Wave Keys has workspace wellbeing at its heart, thanks to its science-driven design with a stamp of approval from leading ergonomists.”

    Wave Keys’ unique wave shape places hands, wrists, and forearms in a natural typing position, and the integrated cushioned palm rest gives more wrist support throughout the day. Its compact layout fits many home or office desks, with two classic colorways to complement your workspace setup: Graphite and off-white

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    Wave Keys is designed in line with Logitech’s goal to create product experiences that improve people’s lives. This means considering environmental and social impacts as part of every design decision. Wave Keys is certified carbon neutral, just like the rest of Logitech products, and the paper packaging comes from FSCTM-certified forests and other controlled sources. The plastic parts in Wave Keys include certified post-consumer recycled plastic to give a second life to end-of-use plastic from old consumer electronics—61% graphite and 46% off-white.

    This multi-OS compatible keyboard connects via Bluetooth® or the included Logi BOLT receiver for enhanced security to up to three devices at once, such as a Mac, PC, and iPad, and easily switches between them at the tap of a button. For smoother days at the desk, users can personalize their experience with the Logi Options+ App to assign productivity shortcuts, such as “Do not disturb,” to remain focused in their work and create smart actions that save time and keep work flowing, including a one-touch morning routine to help you easily start your day and a relaxing time that provides well-deserved rest throughout the day.

    Wave Keys is the latest addition to Logitech’s ERGO Series, alongside Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse and other products for workplace wellbeing, and upholds the company’s human-centered and science-driven approach to product design and experiences. The keyboard was carefully crafted with rounds of user testing, including at Logitech’s Ergo Lab, and has a stamp of approval from US Ergonomics.

     

    Pricing and availability

    Wave Keys (SRP: RM299) are available in graphite and off-white beginning October 13, 2023, on Logitech’s official Lazada and Shopee pages and participating retailers.

     

    For more information, please visit www.logitech.com.

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  • PARTICIPATE IN THE ’99 NIGHTS IN POTRAIT 2.0′ CONTEST FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE VIVO V29 5G!

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    To celebrate the launch of the vivo V29 5G, vivo Malaysia is introducing the ’99 Nights in Portrait 2.0′ photo contest. The primary aim is to showcase the exceptional Aura Light 2.0 feature of the vivo V29 5G and to uncover fresh talents adept at capturing striking portraits, even in challenging lighting environments.

    From October 9 to November 13, 2023, Vivo Malaysia extends an invitation to all Malaysians to submerge themselves in the captivating realm of night portrait photography. Each week will present a fresh theme, offering participants an opportunity to secure exciting prizes.

    Discover the weekly themes below:

    Theme

    Date
    • Night Music 
    		 9 – 15 October 2023
    • Night Market 
    		 16 – 22 October 2023
    • Halloween 
    		 23 – 31 October 2023
    • Night Fun 
    		 1 – 7 November 2023
    • Night Camping
    		 8 – 13 November 2023

     

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    Unlock the creativity in just three simple ways:

    • Capture and share any mesmerizing photos following the weekly theme on social media profiles and set them public.
    • Include the hashtags #vivoV295G, #AuraPortraitNowSmart, and #vivoV295G99NightsInPortrait in the posts.
    • Mention @vivo_Malaysia and tag two friends, inviting them to participate in the ’99 Nights in Portrait 2.0′ photo contest by vivo Malaysia.

    Participants have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes in the ’99 Nights in Portrait 2.0′ photo contest by Vivo Malaysia. The grand prize includes an exciting gift from Vivo Malaysia, and there’s a weekly prize from Joyoung up for grabs! Submit your photos and stand a chance to win a Vivo V29 5G and a Joyoung Electric Baking Pan.

    For more information and updates, stay tuned to the official Vivo Malaysia Facebook page.

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  • ATOZERO ASEAN 2023, THE GATEWAY TO MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR NET ZERTRANSITION PROJECTS IN ASIA, KICKS OFF AT IGEM

    The AtoZero (Accelerate To Net Zero) ASEAN Summit, co-organised by Constellar and the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), kicked off this morning with 700 leaders from the net zero value chain participating in the 3-day event. Co-located and held concurrently with the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2023, the Summit is part of a global series of events dedicated to net zero transition through driving leadership dialogues, investments and innovations around Asia’s net zero pathways.

    Powered by clean energy solutions provider, Gentari, AtoZero ASEAN emerges as the gateway to multi-billion dollar net zero transition projects in Asia. Southeast Asia’s power sector alone would require US$184 billion investment between 2021-2025 in the baseline scenario.

    The Summit also unveiled the Zero Club, a unique and exclusive feature across the AtoZero Global series in ASEAN, India and China, welcoming policymakers, CEOs and think-tank leaders to connect, collaborate and co-create positive impact across the net zero value chain. Zero Club at AtoZero ASEAN serves as a networking platform to connect the most important stakeholders of net zero transition to spark influential dialogues in accelerating net zero transition across Asia.

    Delivering the keynote address, the 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.”

    “AtoZero ASEAN’s inclusion into IGEM is significant in enabling us to race to net zero and demonstrate leadership in climate action by significantly influencing policy makers and game changers in the net zero arena. The event’s focus on accelerating ASEAN’s net zero transition highlights the importance of regional partnership to support this transition, fostering the kind of conversations we need to have to take our actions in ASEAN to the next tangible level for real impact,” he added.

    AtoZero ASEAN’s overarching aim is to bring together key decision makers and changemakers to comprehensively explore pathways, policies and business opportunities to drive the global net zero transition agenda. The three-day programme will see over 100 subject matter experts from around the world sharing insights on net zero dialogues and partnerships.

    Some of the eminent speakers and participants at the Summit included the top-brass from PETRONAS, International Gas Union, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Gentari, India Renewable Energy Development Agency, Rystad Energy, Solarvest, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Bursa Malaysia, Pertamina, Chevron, ASEAN Centre for Energy, Aboitiz Power and UN Global Impact, amongst others.

    Constellar’s Chief Executive Markets, Paul Lee said, “We are immensely grateful for the strong governmental and industry support towards AtoZero which clearly highlights the net zero potential in ASEAN and the pivotal role that AtoZero ASEAN can play. We are confident our delegates will be enriched by the experience and expertise of eminent speakers, decision makers and leaders present here. We have created a platform for influencing policy change and facilitating impactful collaborations – two key aspects to secure a sustainable net zero future for all of us.”

    The three-day summit and exhibition is structured on the four key pillars of the net zero value chain, ie., renewables, hydrogen, carbon capture, as well as gas and LNG, covering pertinent and pressing topics such as regional inter-connectivity partnerships, unlocking renewable energy opportunities through energy storage and digitalisation, carbon capture, utilisation and storage in ASEAN’s transition, green energy financing, hydrogen economy, ASEAN future grid and corporate net zero transition pathways.

    MGTC’s Group CEO, Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor said, “The AtoZero ASEAN Summit is off to a great start and we are delighted with the synergistic move to include it as part of IGEM 2023. The AtoZero ASEAN Summit is a fantastic avenue for businesses, organisations and others to begin planning to address climate induced risks. Given the line-up of well-known speakers and delegates, I am certain that our partnership with Constellar will take IGEM to a much higher level, both in terms of richness of content and influence across the region.”

    Over the next few months, AtoZero will also be held in India and China, following a similar format of high value content and eminent speakers to eventually take the conference, exhibition and networking experience well beyond ASEAN.

    For further details on AtoZero ASEAN, visit https://atozero.energy/asean/.