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  • KFC MALAYSIA x PUBG

    KFC MALAYSIA is celebrating the debut of the ultimate “WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER” for KFC fans as they join teams in a battle royale for the ultimate taste of victory with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and PUBG MOBILE gamers.

    The KFC, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and PUBG MOBILE partnership brings customers an exciting new  promotion, unlocking exclusive in-game rewards with the purchase of special KFC PUBG meals, starting  11 October 2023 while stocks last.

    When KFC customers purchase the Gamer Box they will score in-game finger lickin’ good loot straight  from the Colonel’s kitchen. The rewards include up to six battle cosmetics in KFC’s signature red and  white brand colours and inspired by KFC’s craveable tastes, allowing PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and  PUBG MOBILE gamers to indulge all their senses. Players will also experience exciting KFC in-game  visuals and digital experiences.

    In addition to these tasty in-game treats, players can savour the flavour and experience the  collaboration in the real world. Fans can “Load up, Dive in” and order at participating KFC restaurants,  on the KFC app or via KFC.com.my to enjoy the special Gamer Box which includes a Zinger Burger, one chicken, one fries (M), one 6pc O.R. Nuggets, one Coleslaw (s) and one Drink.

    For a limited time during this collaboration, PUBG MOBILE players can look forward to indulging their  senses with virtual dining experiences in KFC Royale Restaurants across the Erangel, Miramar, Nusa,  and Livik maps. These in-game KFC restaurants will offer players the opportunity to feast on  mouthwatering KFC delicacies, each with their own distinct health or energy boosts, to help them take  home the win. Players will also be able to gear up in KFC themed items including the KFC Royale Colonel  Set, Chicken Champ Cover and Set, Royale Delight Top and Parachute, Seasoned Squad Graffiti, and  Crispy Crunch Avatar Frame.

    While PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS players will have the exciting opportunity to acquire KFC-themed in game items and encounter KFC restaurants on the Erangel map. Inside these KFC restaurants, players  can explore a variety of themed items available at the kiosks, including the KFC Chicken Box, KFC French  Fries, and KFC Energy Drink – each offering health benefits. Game gear, wins and accessories include  KFC themed Colonel’s Bucket Hat, Colonel’s Jacket, Colonel’s Shorts, Colonel’s Clogs, Colonel’s  Parachute, and “It’s Finger Lickin’ Good” Spray. Players will also be exposed to crave-worthy KFC in

    game visuals such as the statue of Colonel Sanders, kiosks issuing health benefits, plane banner,  electric billboards, and map decal.

    “We are the pros when it comes to making the world’s most finger lickin’ good fried chicken and  delivering on the taste you crave,” said KFC Malaysia’s Chief Marketing Officer Premnath Unnikrishnan.

    “Now PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and PUBG MOBILE fans can enjoy the iconic KFC taste like never before  then dive into a battle royale and score big loot for a double taste of victory,” he said

    “This partnership delivers an exhilarating gaming experience where players land, loot, and survive  while enjoying exclusive cosmetics,” said PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG STUDIOS Executive Producer Taeseok Jang.

    “It ensures that players savour a finger lickin’ good taste of victory, perfectly blending the worlds of  KFC and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.”

    PUBG MOBILE is thrilled to partner with KFC, the internationally renowned restaurant brand,” said  PUBG MOBILE Publishing, Tencent Games Head Vincent Wang.

    “As one of the biggest mobile games in the world, PUBG MOBILE is committed to bringing quality  gameplay to people on the move, just like KFC brings great food to people in thousands of locations  globally. We can’t wait for KFC customers to experience diving into PUBG MOBILE and securing that  chicken dinner,” he added.

    Each Gamer Box includes a voucher code to enter on the special KFC X PUBG site, accessed via QR  codes in-store or on vouchers. Once on kfcxpubg.com users will redeem their vouchers to receive  PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS codes for in-game rewards on PC and console or PUBG MOBILE codes to  redeem via their mobile device.**

    The PUBG MOBILE virtual dining experiences will be available from 2nd October 2023 until 6th  November 2023. Download PUBG MOBILE for free on the App Store and Google Play Store. For more  information on in-game updates visit the PUBG MOBILE website.

    The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS KFC restaurants and KFC-themed in-game items are available from 11th  October 2023 to 7th November 2023 on PC and from 19th October 2023 to 15th November 2023 on  consoles. For the latest information on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, please visit https://pubg.com/en-na  or follow the official social media channels (Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok).

    *Promotion only available in participating markets. Must purchase PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS meal  between 11 October 2023 and 7 November 2023 in-store, online or the KFC app, as applicable. While  supplies last. Canceled order not eligible. Prices, participation, and meal items may vary. Mobile  ordering and delivery available at participating locations. Tax, tips, fees extra

    **PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS or PUBG MOBILE account required for in-game rewards. PUBG:  BATTLEGROUNDS is a free-to-play game available for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. PUBG MOBILE is  available on mobile devices. The game is recommended for audiences 16 years of age and older on PC  and console, with a 12+ rating for the mobile version. Children under 16 years of age playing on PC or  console and those under 12 years playing on mobile, should have parental advisory.

  • ESPORTS FEVER GRIPS THE NATION AS MEL23 NATIONAL LEAGUE BEGINS.

    The Malaysia Esports League 2023 Nationals (MEL23) are slated to take place this coming weekend. MEL23 plays a pivotal role in the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ (KBS) efforts to forge a resilient and all-encompassing esports environment. This undertaking aligns seamlessly with the KBS Esports Strategic Development Plan, which seeks to lay the groundwork for the enduring success of the esports industry.

    The MEL23 State League has already ended recently, and then the National League follows this week according to the following schedule:

    PUBG Mobile Saturday, 14 October 2023
    eFootball Mobile Sunday, 15 October 2023
    MLBB Saturday & Sunday, 21 & 22 October

    Champions for each game title in 13 states and 3 federal territories will gather at the ESI Hub, Spacerubix, and Puchong to win the title of MEL23 National Level Champion.

    Prizes offered at the MEL23 National Level are:

    Champion RM 10,000
    Second Place RM 7,000
    Third Place RM 5,000
    Fourth Place RM 3,000
    Fifth Place RM 1,500
    MVP RM 3,000

    The Malaysia Esports League is a competitive competition platform for local grassroots talent under the management of KBS and Impact Integrated through Esports Integrated (ESI).

    MEL, which is entering its 3rd year of organizing this year, will feature three (3) game titles at the state and national level, namely Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), PUBG Mobile, and eFootball Mobile, while for the open series, three (3) game titles will be contested, namely eFootball Console, Valorant, and Counter-Strike 2. For all six (6) game titles that will be contested at MEL23, participants will win accumulated prize money amounting to RM 317,400.00.

    MEL23 is an inclusive esports competition platform for local grassroots talents that is organized by KBS in collaboration with Impact Integrated through Esports Integrated (ESI). The initiative of MEL23 is the result of a partnership between KBS, ESI, and 16 States and Federal Territories Esports Associations. Besides that, MEL23 this year is supported by Goodday Milk (the official beverage partner), Rakita 107.9, What’s The Meta (the media partner), Rakan Muda (the collaborative partner), and MPL Malaysia.

  • Cakrawala Hijau: Sasaran Malaysia yang tinggi untuk Ekonomi Berkuasa Hidrogen

    YAB Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, hari ini secara rasmi melancarkan Pelan Hala Tuju Teknologi dan Ekonomi Hidrogen (Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap – HETR) di Persidangan dan Pameran Antarabangsa Teknologi Hijau dan Produk Eko Malaysia 2023 (IGEM 2023) yang diadakan di Pusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur.

    Hadir sama di majlis pelancaran HETR di IGEM 2023 ialah YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi dan YB Tuan Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Menteri Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim.

    HETR telah dibangunkan oleh Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (MOSTI) bagi menyokong Aspirasi Negara Rendah Karbon 2040, di bawah Dasar Tenaga Negara 2022-2040. Fokus utama HETR adalah memajukan ekonomi hidrogen negara melalui ekosistem yang inovatif dan komprehensif, dipacu oleh teknologi tinggi untuk membolehkan transisi kepada penggunaan hidrogen bagi mencapai sasaran penyahkarbonan dalam agenda pembangunan sosio-ekonomi yang lebih lestari, selaras dengan aspirasi Malaysia MADANI dan rencana Ekonomi MADANI. Lima (5) teras strategik telah digariskan bagi membangunkan ekosistem hydrogen tempatan yang teguh dan berdaya saing di sepanjang rantaian nilai dan bekalan hidrogen untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebagai salah satu peneraju ekonomi hidrogen dunia menjelang tahun 2050.

    HETR akan meletakkan Malaysia dalam posisi yang menguntungkan di peringkat global kerana potensi sumber dan kelebihan tempatan yang boleh dibangunkan contohnya Tenaga Boleh Baharu (TBB) seperti solar dan hidro untuk penjanaan hidrogen hijau. Negara-negara seperti Jepun, Korea Selatan, China, Australia, dan beberapa negara ASEAN telah mula memanfaatkan hidrogen, terutama dalam bidang mobiliti, industri dan sektor yang intensif dalam penggunaan tenaga, selaras dengan prinsip Alam sekitar, Sosial dan Tadbir Urus (Environmental, Social and Governance – ESG).

    Strategi dan Pelan Tindakan yang digariskan dalam HETR bakal memacu penggunaan hidrogen yang diunjurkan menyumbang kepada pengurangan pelepasan gas rumah hijau (GHG) antara 6% sehingga 15% serta menjana sehingga 200,000 peluang pekerjaan menjelang tahun 2050. Manakala dalam jangka masa pendek, diunjurkan antara 0.4%-1.3% pengurangan GHG dapat dicapai menjelang tahun 2030 bergantung kepada model pelaksanaan yang dicadangkan dalam HETR. Selain itu, penjanaan pendapatan sehingga RM12.1 bilion dengan sumbangan kepada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) negara antara RM49 bilion dan RM61 bilion dijangkakan pada tahun 2030 disamping penjanaan peluang pekerjaan antara 8,000 sehingga hampir 45,000 dalam sektor tenaga bersih menjelang tahun 2030.

    Pembangunan keupayaan dan pemacuan teknologi tinggi yang dirancang melalui HETR dengan pendekatan “Bina Sebahagian, Beli Sebahagian (Build Some, Buy Some)” bertujuan menghasilkan hidrogen pada kos yang kompetitif, disokong oleh ekosistem dan kepakaran tempatan. Ini penting untuk memudahcara peralihan kepada hidrogen bagi penggunaan domestik dalam rangka transisi tenaga negara untuk mencapai sasaran penyahkarbonan dan juga untuk eksport hidrogen ke pasaran antarabangsa.

    Pembangunan HETR terkandung dalam Rancangan Malaysia ke-12 (RMKe- 12) dan Dasar Tenaga Negara 2022-2040 (DTN) di mana HETR adalah dokumen sokongan kepada DTN 2022-2040. Agenda hidrogen yang direncanakan di bawah HETR juga diselaraskan dengan Pelan Hala Tuju Peralihan Tenaga Negara (National Energy Transition Roadmap; NETR) Fasa 1 dan 2 yang telah dilancarkan secara rasmi. Manakala Pelan Induk Perindustrian Baharu 2030 (New Industrial Master Plan 2030; NIMP) turut menjadikan hidrogen sebagai salah satu agenda pembangunan industri dan inisiatif pelaburan hijau di bawah pelan tindakannya. Sehubungan itu, MOSTI komited untuk menjayakan pelaksanaan HETR melalui kerjasama konstruktif dengan kementerian, agensi Kerajaan dan juga para pemegang taruh yang lain dalam ekosistem ekonomi hidrogen tempatan khususnya dan peralihan tenaga untuk industri yang lebih mampan amnya.

    HETR merupakan salah satu agenda Kerajaan Perpaduan untuk memacu perkembangan teknologi hijau dan ekonomi rendah karbon di Malaysia. HETR akan membentangkan perincian strategi dan inisiatif, serta menggariskan potensi dan peluang yang boleh dijana melalui pemacuan teknologi dan ekonomi hidrogen.

  • Leader Energy and BASF Unite for a Sustainable Future: MOU Signed

    Leader Energy Holding Berhad (“Leader Energy”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Leader Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd, officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH (“BSES”) today. BSES, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German chemical company BASF SE, serves as the exclusive global distributor of sodium-sulphur batteries (“NAS® Batteries”) manufactured by NGK Insulators, Ltd., Japan. Leader Energy, in collaboration with its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities, functions as an independent power producer primarily engaged in the development, ownership, operations, and maintenance of power assets and projects.

    Under the MOU, Leader Energy and BSES intend to establish a strategic partnership to promote the development of long-duration energy storage (“LDES”) projects in Southeast Asia including Malaysia. Leader Energy seeks to deliver comprehensive turnkey solutions for these projects and use NAS® Batteries which will be supplied by BSES. Pursuant to this, Leader Energy has identified 8 LDES projects with a total estimated value of RM1.8 billion.

    Leader Energy’s Executive Deputy Chairman, Dato’ Sean H’ng said, “As we embark on our continuous pursuit towards net zero emissions, we are proud to announce our strategic partnership with BSES. Our commitment towards sustainability is evident as showcased by the list of projects we intend to be involved in using NAS® Batteries. This collaboration will allow us to leverage on each other’s skillset to penetrate further into the power industry in Southeast Asia while offering more comprehensive solutions which will make renewable energy a more reliable and viable option. In addition, it will alleviate the concerns for night time practicality, when solar irradiance is unavailable. Ultimately, we intend to encourage others to gradually embrace the push towards a more sustainable future.”

  • Kolaborasi Wonda Coffee dan FAM Membangkitkan Semangat Bola Sepak Negara

    Wonda Coffee, yang terkenal dengan kopi sedia diminum (RTD) berkualiti tinggi di Malaysia, kini memperkenalkan kembali rangkaian Wonda Extra Shot. Ini adalah inisiatif kerjasama dengan Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) yang bertujuan untuk membangkitkan semangat peminat bola sepak dan pasukan bola sepak Harimau Malaya.

    Ciptaan bersama rangkaian Wonda Extra Shot, minuman kopi dengan kekuatan kopi berganda, akan menampilkan rupa tin unik terbaharu khas untuk Harimau Malaya. Pelancaran semula ini juga merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif Wonda Coffee sebagai rakan jenama untuk meningkatkan lagi sokongan mereka terhadap pasukan bola sepak negara yang bakal bersaing di Piala Asia 2023 di Qatar.

    WONDA, jenama yang tidak asing lagi bagi peminat bola Malaysia, telah aktif mempromosikan inisiatif berfokuskan bola sepak. Pada bulan Jun lalu, Wonda mengumumkan kerjasama selama tiga tahun bersama dengan FAM bagi memartabatkan dunia bola sepak tempatan. Kerjasama bersama dengan FAM ini mencerminkan semangat dan komitmen mereka bagi menyatukan sokongan para peminat terhadap pasukan bola sepak kebangsaan, dan menyemarakkan perjalanan mereka untuk mencapai kejayaan di pentas antarabangsa.

    Tin kopi baharu bagi Wonda Extra Shot telah dilancarkan semula menjelang kejohanan Pesta Bola Merdeka 2023 yang akan berlangsung dari 13 hingga 17 Oktober. Pesta ini akan dimulakan dengan menyaksikan skuad bola sepak negara menentang India, satu perlawanan yang bakal mengukur keupayaan pasukan negara sebagai langkah persiapan menghadapi Piala Asia 2023 di Qatar.

    Wonda Extra Shot ditawarkan dalam dua pilihan perisa – Kopi hitam dan Kopi Susu. Ia menawarkan kopi dua kali ganda lebih kuat berbanding daripada pilihan kopi tin biasa. Dengan tambahan dua kali ganda, Wonda Extra Shot akan memberikan anda lebih semangat untuk bersorak dan menunjukkan sokongan luar biasa anda terhadap pasukan bola sepak negara kita.

    Amy Gan, Naib Presiden Pemasaran Etika berkata “Kerjasama dengan FAM ini merupakan satu perjalanan baharu dalam perjalanan Wonda Coffee, di mana semangat kami untuk menyemarakkan sukan bola sepak serta dedikasi pihak FAM dapat bersatu bagi memupuk kecemerlangan skuad negara kita. Ciptaan bersama rangkaian Wonda Extra Shot bukan sahaja merupakan satu minuman yang enak dan bertenaga untuk para peminat tetapi juga merupakan tanda sokongan kami. Kami percaya tenaga, semangat, dan minat bersama yang dibawa menerusi kopi ini akan menjadi penggerak di sebalik setiap sorakan, setiap gol, dan setiap kejayaan bagi mengukuhkan lagi Impian bersama kami untuk melihat Harimau Malaya tercinta menggapai kejayaan di pentas global.”

    Amy juga berkata, “Biar apa pun cara yang dilakukan bagi menyokong pasukan bola sepak negara, kita memerlukan kekuatan yang luar biasa untuk meneruskan perjuangan, dan ini sememangnya mencerminkan intipati identiti Wonda Extra Shot yang memberikan rangsangan tambahan untuk terus maju!”

    Datuk Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin, Presiden FAM berkata “Kami amat berterima kasih atas sokongan Wonda Coffee dalam menyemarakkan semangat peminat bola sepak Malaysia untuk berdiri teguh di belakang pasukan kebangsaan. Pelancaran semula “Wonda Extra Shot” bukan Sahaja mencerminkan komitmen Wonda Coffee kepada dunia bola sepak Malaysia, tetapi turut menggariskan matlamat bersama kami untuk menyatukan negara melalui sukan indah ini. Bersama-sama, kami berhasrat untuk memperkasakan peminat bagi menjadi sumber tenaga Harimau Malaya dan menyumbang kepada kejayaan kami di pentas antarabangsa. Kerjasama ini adalah bukti sokongan yang tidak berbelah bahagi daripada peminat kami, dan kami menantikan masa depan yang penuh dengan kejayaan bersama-sama dengan Wonda Coffee.”

    Bagi menyokong Pesta Bola Merdeka dan perjalanan pasukan kebangsaan ke Qatar, kopi Wonda Extra Shot edisi khas boleh didapati di kebanyakan kedai runcit di seluruh negara. Dengan inisiatif ini, Wonda Coffee juga telah berikrar untuk menghantar peminat setia Harimau Malaya untuk mewakili suara rakyat Malaysia dan berada di sisi pasukan negara semasa Piala Asia 2023 di Qatar akan datang.

    Wonda dan FAM juga akan mengumumkan pelbagai aktiviti bersama bagi memperkasakan bola sepak tempatan pada masa akan datang. Ia juga akan menyaksikan pelbagai rancangan untuk melibatkan komuniti bola sepak di Malaysia dalam pelbagai inisiatif kemasyarakatan dan sukan demi kemajuan bola sepak negara.

  • EKSPLORAS KREATIF SATWO: ‘CAHAYA MALAM’ SEBAGAI KARYA FENOMENAL TERBARU.

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    Dengan single terbaru ‘Cahaya Malam’, Satwo terus menunjukkan keupayaan mereka dalam membawa pengaruh segar dalam industri muzik Malaysia, mempersembahkan karya yang unik dan bermakna di bawah bendera Luncai Emas.

    Cahaya Malam merupakan single ketiga dalam kerjaya mereka setelah Untok Kita dan Gelap, menggabung unsur-unsur seperti indie-folk dan pop melankolia dengan cara yang unik, menangkap kalbu pendengar dari awal hingga akhir. Single ini adalah bukti bahawa artis-artis tanah air mampu menciptakan sesuatu karya yang bukan sahaja mudah ditangkap pendengar malah unik, istimewa dan kreatif.

    “Bagi kami, Cahaya Malam ialah kesinambungan dari single kami yang sebelum ini, Gelap. Lagu Cahaya Malam bermula dengan intro yang seperti ‘chanting’ atau mantera, bagi menenangkan perasaan kusut dan membuat pendengar memberi perhatian pada melodi yang akan dinyanyikan seterusnya. Berbanding dengan ‘mood’ dua single sebelum ini yang gelap, lagu ini lebih santai dan tenang.” kata Maz, separuh daripada suara Satwo dan pemain keyboard mereka. “Inspirasi Cahaya Malam datang dari perasaan selepas dendam itu terbalas dan menceritakan kesan daripada dendam, sama ada baik atau buruk.” kata Rafiz pula, satu lagi suara Satwo. “Walau bagaimanapun kami tak sabar untuk para peminat dan orang ramai mendengarnya dan menafsirkan lagu ini dengan cara mereka sendiri yang berhubung dengan jiwa peribadi mereka.”

     

    Maklumat mengenai produksi Cahaya Malam:

    Lagu & Lirik : Satwo 

    Nyanyian : Satwo

    Susunan : Ilham / Satwo 

    Produser : Ilham 

    Piano & Synth : Maz

    Synth Pads : Ilham 

    Gitar : Rafiz 

    Drum : Acin Pukul

    Bass : Masrin

    Penyelaras Projek : Rahman Saharddin

    Jururakam : Mohd Akmar Soffian 

    Juruadun : Husyairi Hamzah 

    Mastering : Steve Carrao

     

    Cahaya Malam akan tersedia di semua platform streaming utama, termasuk Spotify, Apple Music, dan Joox, bermula pada hari Jumaat, 22 September 2023.

    Satwo telah memperoleh pengikut yang setia melalui single-single mereka yang terdahulu dan persembahan ‘live’ mereka yang mengagumkan, dan Cahaya Malam berjanji untuk lebih mengukuhkan kedudukan mereka sebagai salah satu pemain utama dalam arena indie-pop Malaysia.

    Untuk sebarang pertanyaan, permintaan temu duga, atau maklumat lebih lanjut mengenai Satwo dan Cahaya Malam, sila hubungi kami melalui emel atau telefon yang tertera di atas.

    Ikuti Satwo:

    – Facebook: SATWO

    • Twitter: @SatwoMusic
    • Instagram: @satwomusic
    • Tiktok: @satwomusic

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  • MCMILLAN WOODS GLOBAL AWARDS 2023: RECOGNIZING REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS IN MALAYSIA.

    This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Dato'%20Seri%20Dr.%20Raymond%20Liew,%20President%20&%20Founder%20of%20MCMWG.jpg The McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023 provides a platform for recognizing and honoring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in their respective fields, influencing positive change on a global level.

    Amber Chia 谢丽萍; Hong Kong actress and influencer, Gine Lin Siu Kiu 連小喬; award-winning Hong Kong actress Wiyona Yeung 楊梓菁; the thunderous powerful drummer, Eric Lau and the visionary Australian billionaire magnate, Georgina Hope Rinehart.

    Organised by McMillan Woods Global (MCMWG) and held at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the event was officiated by Y.M. Tunku Dato’ Mu’tamir Tunku Tan Sri Mohamed from the Royal Household of Negeri Sembilan. It brought together more than six hundred industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, and philanthropists who witnessed a standout moment when McM Cares (a philanthropic programme under MCMWG) made a heartfelt RM300,000 donation to the National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM).

    This act of philanthropy not only demonstrated MCMWG’s generosity but also emphasised the significance of corporate social responsibility and the transformative impact organisations can achieve by aligning their success with community betterment. Dato’ Seri Dr. Raymond Liew, President & Founder of MCMWG stated, “We ensure that a minimum of RM100,000 is given to charity every year through our net profits and multiple charity drives leading up to the awards night. The McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023 is a celebration of excellence and a reminder that success is not just about personal achievement but also about leaving a positive mark on the world,”

    “We’ve reached our 10th Anniversary this year, which is a testament to the enduring impact of the McMillan Global Awards. To celebrate, we have rebranded with the tagline ‘Authenticity, Authoritative, Aspiration,’ reinforcing our mission to honour excellence and innovation while inspiring others to reach new heights, and we will continue to do so in the years to come,” he added.

    This year’s awards attracted a record number of applicants, despite the requirements and evaluations being more meticulous than ever. Miss Rachel Hsu Xin, Organising Chairman of McM Global Awards 2023 said, “Our nomination and evaluation process is designed to be thorough and objective. We take pride in our awardees being selected based on their merit and the transformative nature of their contributions.”

    The categories included McM Icons, awarded to outstanding personalities, both globally and locally; McM Masters, honouring established business entrepreneurs and global leaders; and McM Rising Stars, awarded to thriving young talents, offering them a platform to excel in their careers. Moving forward, MCMWG will continue to be the spark of inspiration for rising industry players and act as a catalyst in emerging new business potentials to spur global industry growth in the future.

     

    Below is the full list of awardees at the McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023:  McMillan Global Woods Awards 2023 was organised by McMillan Woods Global, with GV Corporate Advisory as the Platinum Sponsor; Gintell and QSolve as the Gold Sponsors, and Sphere Corporation Sdn. Bhd and Anand Foundation as the Silver Sponsors.  Supporting organisations include:  

    Spectrum  Outdoor  Media  vivo Malaysia  LEDKING  Universal Music  Malaysia  Bentley  Music Sdn.  Bhd.  Vanilla Crepe 
    Winery  Secret Recipe  Ishin  Japanese Dining  J&C Dance Production  WhyNot Studio  Tag Booth  Photo Booth   

      The event was “Managed By” RUP Sdn. Bhd, with Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur serving as the Official Venue. Global Creative Media Agency (GCMA) and Jeff Nickelson Advertising acted as the Official PR Agencies, together with HMS Media and Essenze as the Official Media Partners.  For more information, please visit: http://www.mcmillanwoods.com/   This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Group%20Photo%20at%20McMillan%20Global%20Woods%20Awards.jpg

  • DALAM ‘HEAT’ TERBARU, ALYPH MENGHADIRKAN KEHANGATAN SEPENUH HATI

    Penyanyi rap serba boleh asal Singapura, ALYPH, kini memikat peminat dengan projek terkininya yang berjudul ‘HEAT’. Single ini merupakan hasil karya kedua ALYPH untuk tahun 2023, setelah pelancaran single sebelumnya, ‘CHECK’, pada bulan Februari.

    Sama seperti dalam ‘CHECK’, ‘HEAT’ menceritakan cerita kehidupan sehari-hari ALYPH. Namun, dalam lagu terbarunya, ALYPH merenungkan ruang fikir seorang pejuang hip-hop yang telah mencapai kejayaan cemerlang.

    Walaupun berada di puncak kejayaan, terkadang kita perlu berhenti sejenak dalam perjalanan kehidupan. ALYPH ingin menyatakan bahawa berada dalam keadaan tenang dan mendiamkan diri bukanlah perkara yang negatif. Yang lebih penting adalah bagaimana kita teruskan langkah ke hadapan, menyimpan tenaga sehingga ia diperlukan pada waktunya.

    Dalam usaha untuk menyebarkan mesej ini, ALYPH akan menganjurkan konsert eksklusif yang pasti memukau peminatnya. Mari sertai kami dalam konsert yang bakal berlangsung, dan bersama-sama kita merasai kehangatan ‘HEAT’ secara langsung! Jom sertai kami dalam persembahan muzik yang mengasyikkan ini dan sambut kehangatan dalam ‘HEAT’ oleh ALYPH.

     

    “HEAT ialah tentang mencari tenaga selepas berehat untuk seketika,” jelas ALYPH. “Ini adalah perkara biasa – setiap kali saya mahu pergi bekerja, atau melakukan sesuatu, saya perlu diberikan semangat, untuk bersiap sedia buat hari tersebut.”

    Walaupun tajuknya mungkin menggambarkan sesuatu yang panas, ‘HEAT‘ seumpama kereta laju yang menelusuri persekitaran yang tidak dikenali. Setiap hari menawarkan sesuatu yang baru buat ALYPH – dia perlu membawa kehangatan, tetapi dia mesti melakukannya dengan tujuan yang betul.

    “Tuhan menguji / mental pernah trip / badan pernah trip/ tapi aku switch / get a grip,” nyanyi beliau dalam rap Bahasa Melayu dengan selingan piano dan rentak ‘trap’. Garis ini menjelaskan bagaimana beliau melihat ujian kehidupan sebagai ujian keyakinan dan kewaspadaan. Malah apabila dia keletihan, dia harus melatih dirinya untuk menukar tenaganya supaya meningkat kembali untuk langkah seterusnya.

    Kemudian di dalam lagu, beliau mendedahkan bahawa tenaga beliau datang daripada semangat serta keinginan seseorang yang pernah bermula dari bawah atau “rookie energy”, seperti yang beliau sebut dalam ayat permulaan – even as he continues to perform at the top of his game. “Ini bukan tentang membuktikan diri kepada sesiapa. Ia adalah tentang tidak mahu menjadi selesa kerana sentiasa ada sesuatu yang lebih besar yang saya mahu capai untuk diri sendiri,” katanya.

    “Ada banyak lagi yang boleh saya sumbang kepada ruang dan industri ini, lebih banyak cerita yang boleh saya ceritakan dan lebih banyak orang yang boleh saya capai. Tiada ‘tujuan’ tertentu yang saya mahu kecapi. Saya hanya mahu menjadi lebih besar dan lebih baik.”

    Bagi peminat ALYPH, mereka boleh mengharapkan lebih banyak lagi daripada bintang ini sesuai dengan perancangan yang ada di balik tabir. Walaupun ‘HEAT’ hanyalah single kedua buat tahun ini, terdapat banyak lagi yang akan muncul.

    “Ia berasa seperti saya sedang berlatih secara konsisten dan diam,” dedah beliau. “Sekarang, saya bersedia untuk menunjukkan kepada dunia apa yang saya boleh lakukan.” Pada tahun 2023, ALYPH membawa kehangatan yang hebat secara santai dengan hasil luar biasa.

    Video muzik untuk HEAT akan berada di YouTube pada 22 September, 9 malam.

  • Bursa Carbon Exchange Envisions a Greener Future, Adding Renewable Energy Certificates to Its Offerings

    Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality was underscored by the successful launch of Bursa Carbon Exchange (“BCX”), a subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia Berhad. This vital platform commenced trading and facilitating off-market transactions for carbon credits, bolstering the nation’s aspirations for environmental responsibility. During the initial two days of operation, BCX facilitated the transaction of 16,500 Verra-registered carbon credits, showcasing an encouraging uptake in the voluntary carbon market (“VCM”).

    “We are pleased with the successful go-live of the BCX trading platform. Bursa Malaysia’s efforts and agility underscores our speed-to-market in fulfilling a national mandate to facilitate the country’s shift towards a lower carbon economy,” said Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia.

    For the commencement of trading, two standardised contracts were offered – the Global Technology-Based Carbon Contract (“GTC”), focusing on global technology-based greenhouse gas (“GHG”) reduction projects, and the Global Nature-Based Plus Carbon Contract (“GNC+”), which features global nature-based GHG reduction projects with co-benefits in the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (“AFOLU”) sector.

    Companies who took part in the go-live trading on BCX (beginning with the highest volume traded) were:

    • Vitol Asia Pte Ltd
    • Petro Ocean Sdn Bhd
    • Global Tunikara Sdn Bhd
    • Sumisaujana TCM Chemical Sdn Bhd
    • Green Innotech Sdn Bhd
    • Graphene Synergy R&D Sdn Bhd
    • Yinson Holdings Bhd
    • ICT Zone Asia Bhd
    • CIMB Bank Berhad
    • Sisma Water Technology Sdn Bhd

    “Interestingly, we observed a notable surge in participation by smaller companies, demonstrating the growing awareness of environmental responsibility among not just public listed companies, but also among small and medium-sized enterprises. While the participation of large corporations remains vital, this shift indicates that there is wider embrace of sustainability practices, which suggests future broader demand for decarbonisation projects,” added Datuk Umar.

    “Our aspiration is to offer a variety of environmental solutions based on market needs. We have received increasing requests from corporates seeking an independent and cost-effective platform for renewable energy certificates (RECs) transactions. Thus, we are pleased to announce our intent to offer RECs on BCX by the third quarter of next year. As a trusted and experienced exchange operator, Bursa Malaysia has a key role in the national energy transition, which is to facilitate financing in low carbon technologies, and accelerating availability of RECs,” Datuk Umar elaborated.

    The BCX is one of the many initiatives by the Exchange to complement proactive efforts by Malaysian companies to reduce their impact to the environment. “BCX will take time to build liquidity as it is in its infancy stage. In time, we are confident that our various ecosystem building efforts and offering of high quality environmental solutions will surely gain traction. We urge leading companies to step up and be early active participants of the BCX, either as a supplier or a buyer,” stated Datuk Umar.

    BCX is currently waiving its onboarding fee and offering a discount on its trading fee until the end of 2023. Companies who have yet to onboard or trade are encouraged to take advantage of the offer before the year ends. The BCX trading platform was co-designed and developed with Deon Digital AG, which is headquartered in Switzerland.

  • Bursa Malaysia Spearheads Carbon Market Awareness through the VCM Handbook

    During the Bursa Malaysia Carbon Market Forum 2023, industry leaders and experts gathered to discuss the potential impact and opportunities presented by the launch of Malaysia’s Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) Handbook. The event was part of the larger framework of IGEM 2023, emphasizing the growing importance of sustainable practices in Malaysia’s economic landscape.

    The VCM Handbook is a collaborative effort between Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) and the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (“MGTC”), which was initiated through a memorandum of collaboration (“MOC”) signed on 20 February 2023. The VCM Handbook was developed in consultation with NRECC and various ecosystem participants.

    As Malaysia shifts towards becoming a lower carbon economy, the VCM Handbook is a relevant guide designed to assist entities keen on participating in carbon market project development and Malaysia’s voluntary carbon market. The handbook defines the roles and functions of key entities in Malaysia’s carbon market operations, serving as a reference point for market players.

    “We are delighted to complete the VCM Handbook within just six months of the MOC signing, and this demonstrates effective collaboration in fulfilling a need to nurture the development of carbon projects in Malaysia,” said Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia.

    “With the increasing prominence on carbon offsets and carbon markets globally, it is imperative that Malaysia acts on the nation’s untapped potential, by developing its VCM ecosystem and implementing high-quality carbon projects. This VCM Handbook is a critical step in ensuring Malaysia’s VCM can truly support the country’s net zero journey,” added Datuk Umar.

    “The VCM Handbook will be a valuable resource to facilitate carbon offset project implementation in Malaysia, where the carbon credit generated will be used by other corporations to meet their net zero targets. The VCM Handbook provides essential information on how it works, key concepts, standard methodologies, and case studies,” shared Ts. Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor, Group Chief Executive Officer of MGTC.

    He added, “MGTC is honoured to collaborate with bursa Malaysia in developing it. We thank the numerous stakeholders, including federal ministries, state governments, relevant government agencies, carbon consultants, project developers, as well as validation and verification bodies, for their invaluable contributions. In addition to the VCM Handbook, we are pleased to announce the launch of a VCM Directory, another necessary tool to scale up the emerging Malaysia’s carbon credit supply.”

    Datuk Umar also shared plans to promote both the VCM Handbook and VCM Directory at the Malaysia Pavilion during the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28) in Dubai later this year. “Our goal is to attract international project developers and investors to participate in the development of high-quality carbon projects in Malaysia, and facilitate the transfer of knowledge, skills and capital needed to rapidly scale up carbon initiatives in the country. This effort is pivotal in supporting domestic corporates in their net zero and carbon neutrality goals, and for fulfilment of the role of the Bursa Carbon Exchange,” he explained.

    The inaugural Malaysia Carbon Market Forum is a half-day event organised by the Bursa Carbon Exchange. With knowledge sharing as the central focus, the forum offered participants the opportunity to learn from both local and leading global experts on global VCM trends and how to leverage and navigate carbon markets and carbon project development. Speakers at the forum included representatives from International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), Verra, Indonesia Carbon Trade Association (IDCTA), Vitol, Sylvera, Permian Global, Shell’s Nature Based Solutions business, EKI Energy Services Ltd., Viridios Capital Pty Ltd and BloombergNEF.

    A copy of the VCM Handbook can now be downloaded from https://bcx.bursamalaysia.com/index.php?rp=vcm_handbook. Companies operating in the carbon market industry can now register their services in the newly established VCM Directory, accessible via https://www.mgtc.gov.my/vcm/.