KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- As food contamination and hygiene issues are increasing, it is crucial to raise food safety and hygiene standards by fostering partnerships between regulatory bodies, and industry leaders. Rentokil Initial Malaysia, a global leader in pest control and hygiene, advocates for a closer working relationship with our customers and recently invited them to attend the Pest and Total Hygiene (PATH) workshop with the theme “Strengthening Our Partnership With You”.
In 2019 alone, viral news on poor food safety and pest control were shared on social media, highlighting unhygienic practices are rampant in Malaysia. As stated by the 2019 Global Food Safety Conference, robust food safety culture must extend to every employee, with industry and regulator partnership being the best way to mitigate food safety issues efficiently. The PATH also worked to connect current industry leaders with prominent regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Health (MOH) and global food safety audit body, AIB International to share on food safety culture and how it positively impacts businesses. AIB stressed that simple food safety programmes are not enough to establish proper food safety culture, rather it is important for all levels in the organisation to advocate for and act as an example for proper sanitation and hand hygiene practices. AIB also highlighted the positive impacts that food safety culture brings to businesses such as increasing morale, productivity and revenue. MOH further reiterated the importance of food safety while sharing an extensive list of best practices in regards to food safety and highlighting how crucial a trusted pest and hygiene management partner is in achieving standards in food safety. Carol Lam, the Managing Director of RI Malaysia said “At Rentokil Initial, we are always committed to understand your needs and challenges. Through this deep understanding, we can then provide the right and innovative solution that solves your pest & hygiene issues. Our commitment is to continue the dialogue based on partnership and food safety, with the aspiration of connecting them with environmental sustainability, from food integrity to reducing plastic waste.” PATH workshop was attended by more than 160 participants from over 80 companies, highlighted on how companies need to form close working relationships and share responsibilities with their pest control providers for effective pest management. The main theme centers around how partnering with regulators and adhering to best practices, such as removing food sources to minimise pest attractions coupled with the help of pest control experts, companies can reduce the risk of infestations. About Rentokil Initial Malaysia Rentokil Initial Malaysia consists of 2 brands that are focused on providing the best services with nationwide coverage, fast response and expert technical knowledge: Rentokil Pest Control and Initial Hygiene. Visit http://www.rentokil-initial.com.my to find out how Rentokil Initial Malaysia can add value to different business sectors. Source: Rentokil Initial Malaysia http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=34454
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PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (Bernama) -- YB Minister of Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had launched the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) Guidelines on Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law.
The objective of these guidelines is to address the potential issues which arise out of the complex interface between intellectual property rights and competition law. Through these guidelines, competition processes can be protected through the prevention of anti-competitive agreement and abuse of dominant position involving intellectual property rights. "MyCC is always concerned with the benefits of the consumers and the interests of enterprises in Malaysia. We will not allow any party the opportunity to flout competition law by engaging in anti-competitive practices," said Iskandar Ismail, MyCC's Chief Executive Officer. These Guidelines focus on four (4) key areas: the interface between competition law and intellectual property rights; the relevant markets where intellectual property rights are concerned; the prohibitions under the Competition Act 2010; and the conflicting situations between intellectual property rights and competition law. The general public and industry players may obtain the guidelines by accessing MyCC’s website at www.mycc.gov.my. About Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) Established in April 2011, MyCC is an independent body responsible for enforcing the Competition Act 2010, which was implemented to create healthy competition which would in turn stimulate productivity and innovation, thus creating wider choices of products for consumers with better quality and reasonable prices. The Act applies to all commercial activities undertaken within and outside Malaysia that affect competition in the Malaysian market. It provides a regulatory framework including powers to investigate, adjudicate and impose penalties on the perpetrators of the competition laws. For more information on the Act and the MyCC’s activities, you can log on to www.mycc.gov.my. mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=34432 NEW YORK, April 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The We Company (“WeWork”) announced that it has confidentially submitted an amended draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to an initial public offering of its common stock. WeWork initially submitted its Form S-1 with the SEC in December 2018. This process will enable WeWork to make the decision to become publicly traded, subject to market and other conditions.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any offers, solicitations of offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"). This announcement is being issued in accordance with Rule 135 under the Securities Act. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190429005696/en/ Contact Press [email protected] Investors [email protected] Source : The We Company BEIJING, Apr. 29, 2019 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
The International Horticultural Exhibition, hosted by the Chinese government, will be held on April 29 in Beijing, which marks the highest-level and largest international expo in China this year. The exhibition will last till October 7. According to the organizer, the exhibition not only offers tourists a feast of wonderful horticulture and gardens, but also embodies China's ideal of sharing development achievements with the world and pursuing a green lifestyle. INBAR Garden, making its debut on the exhibition, is the epitome of this ideal. The highlight of the garden lies in exploiting elements of Meishan to the full. Meishan, a city in Sichuan Province of China, 60 kilometers away from the provincial capital Chengdu, is home to Su Dongpo, China's prestigious literary giant. And it is hailed as "Home of Chinese Bamboo Weaving Art" and "International Capital of Bamboo Weaving". In the exhibition, with the theme of "Live Green, Live Better", Meishan joins hands with the International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR) to carry out a range of public events and activities to lively demonstrate the unique and vital role of bamboo and rattan in improving our living environment and quality of life. Among over 3,000 bamboo and rattan products from the world exhibited in the INBAR Garden, such as bamboo lanterns, bamboo weaving paintings, bamboo-over-porcelain wares and bamboo paper, more than 70% of them come from Meishan. Judy Zhu, Director of Strategic Partner Division, INBAR, said that Meishan is chosen as a partner because it takes the initiative to show a new and positive attitude towards opening up, and to move towards the international arena through the bamboo industry. Meishan, as a key region of bamboo resources in China, abounds with bamboo. Bamboo here boasts long tubes, sparse joints, and flexible and tough texture, thus suitable for making bamboo weaving products. As early as 2008, a cooperation started between Qingshen's bamboo-weaving, the most represented among Meishan bamboo weaving arts, and Hermes, a French luxury brand. Top-class porcelain-bodied bamboo wares are provided for Hermes and the cooperation has lasted ever since. Qingshen's bamboo-weaving, together with silk and Sichuan embroidery, is called "Three Treasures of Middle of Sichuan". It is a protected product listed by China Geographical Indications. It covers more than 3,000 product systems of 25 kinds, such as plane bamboo weaving, dimensional bamboo weaving and porcelain-bodied bamboo wares. Such weaving products are exported to over 50 countries and regions in Europe, the United States, Korea and Japan. Bamboo weaving demonstrates only the single fact that people in Meishan master bamboo weaving techniques well. A kind of household paper made of bamboo fibers and the first brand of natural household paper, BABO, in China have also been creatively developed by people in Meishan. Products of BABO have passed the food-grade testing of FDA empowered by the United States and AP empowered by the European Union. According to the latest data, the production capacity of Meishan's "bamboo paper" has exceeded 200,000 tons, and such products have occupied over 20% of China's domestic market. In addition to bamboo weaving and bamboo paper, people in Meishan have also brought other values of bamboo into full play. In Hongya County, Meishan, after finished with processes covering repeated compacting and drying, bamboo can be transformed into high-performance material, bamboo steel, which has the same strength as fiberglass reinforced plastics. Bamboo steel can be used not only for building structure, but also for decking, interior doors and windows, and other filed, with service life lasting for up to 50 years. The gate of the INBAR Garden for this session of International Horticultural Exhibition and the "Fruits Garden" are all built with Meishan bamboo steel. As a traditional competitive industry in Meishan, Meishan bamboo industry has developed three major brands, namely, "bamboo weaving, bamboo paper and bamboo steel". In 2018, the total output value of bamboo industry in Meishan reached RMB 6 billion. "I would rather eat without meat than live in a place without bamboo", composed by Su Dongpo, a prestigious literary giant in China. All his life, Su wrote about, ate foods related to and painted bamboo. With bamboo as his companion, Su can be said as the person of ancient and modern times showing the maximum preference for bamboo. Nowadays, Meishan, a famous historical and cultural city in southwestern China, is attracting worldwide attention with bamboo, the bridge connecting the world. Source: INBAR --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Dassault Systèmes has announced its International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31.
On an organic basis, non-IFRS total revenue, software revenue and recurring software revenue were up eight per cent; licences and other software were up nine per cent, all at constant currency. 3DEXPERIENCE software revenue increased 26 per cent at constant currency, representing 23 per cent of related software revenue with clients in industrial equipment, transportation and mobility, aerospace and defence and high tech, among others. Cash flow from operations increase by 20 per cent to €489 million (€1=RM4.63) The board of directors also proposes a 12 per cent increase in annual dividend to €0.65 for the 2018 financial year. In addition, BHP and Dassault Systèmes have signed a long-term partnership, with BHP adopting the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. These results were reviewed by the company’s board of directors on April 23. All IFRS and non-IFRS figures are presented in compliance with IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 standards. More details about the company at https://www.3ds.com/ -- BERNAMA P&G PARTNERS TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND SMALLHOLDER LIVELIHOOD IN PALM OIL SUPPLY CHAIN29/4/2019 CINCINNATI, April 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In celebration of Earth Week and to further its commitment to drive a more sustainable future, the Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced a new collaboration with Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI), International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) and Yara International to help improve the livelihood of smallholders within the P&G palm supply chain in Malaysia. After a successful pilot ran between 2015 and 2018, the Company is expanding the program that partners with independent palm oil smallholders to increase their overall fruit yields through the training and implementation of best-in-class, and more sustainable agricultural practices.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190426005048/en/ P&G is committed to the responsible sourcing of palm and has declared livelihood improvement for the palm oil smallholders as one of its Ambition 2030 environmental sustainability goals. Today, smallholders provide about 40% of the world’s palm oil supply, however many of them have limited knowledge or access to agricultural resources to help maximize their crop. The pilot was focused on assessing the baseline capability of around 2000 smallholder farmers in the state of Johor, Malaysia. Given its success, the program is expanding to create 250 learning farms which will be embedded in a P&G-led innovation system. These farms will serve as community resource centers to drive scale and diffusion of good agricultural practices for up to 10,000 smallholders within the next five years. The goal is to improve yields by 30-50%, improve the livelihood of the smallholder farmers and ensure sustainable practices in the P&G palm oil supply chain. “We believe we can be a force for good and a force for growth. This program illustrates our commitment to driving long-term sustainability efforts,” said Jack Ryan, Vice President, P&G Chemicals. “We are proud of the work we are doing in Malaysia because it is the right thing to do for the local community and the global consumers we serve who want more sustainable products.” The farmers of the 250 learning farms will have direct access to agronomists and sustainability field officers and receive hands-on technical advisory support. Together, they will work to implement best-in-class farm operations management including harvesting optimization, nutrient plans and budget management. In return, these smallholders will act as resource trainers and scale the effort to other farmers in their community. P&G believes this effort is helping move the smallholders in the right direction and is setting them up for long-term success. Sustainability of the system is underpinned by a common and shared vested interest of smallholders, oil palm processors and fertilizer supply chains. The goal is to increase productivity of farms and to meet the continued demand for sustainable palm oil and palm kernel oil. About Procter & Gamble P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. About MISI (Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation) Located in Shah Alam, Malaysia near Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) is one of the six centers in the MIT Global SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) Network. The institute was launched as a joint initiative between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the government of Malaysia. The MIT Global SCALE Network is an international alliance of leading edge research and educational organizations, dedicated to the development and dissemination of global innovation in supply chain and logistics. About Yara Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, to fulfill our vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected. To meet these commitments, we have taken the lead in developing digital farming tools for precision farming and work closely with partners throughout the whole food value chain to develop more climate-friendly crop nutrition solutions. In addition, we are committed to working towards sustainable mineral fertilizer production. We foster an open culture of diversity and inclusion that promotes the safety and integrity of our employees, contractors, business partners, and society at large. Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has a worldwide presence with about 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries. In 2018, Yara reported revenues of USD 12.9 billion. www.yara.com View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190426005048/en/ Contact P&G Contact: Robyn Schroeder P&G Global Communications Email: [email protected] Source : Procter & Gamble KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based digital asset custodian, Onchain Custodian (ONC) recently announced its new customers onboard and establishment of important partnerships.
ONC launched its services at the Asia Pacific Blockchain New Finance Summit in Singapore, which attracted global VIP guests, ranging from Canada to China. During the summit, some of the VIP guests announced plans to use ONC’s services. Ontology Foundation, Tembusu Partners, Pre Angel, JLAB | JD Capital, Fission Capital, Frees Fund, Timestamp Capital and Milestone are among customers who will start the boarding process with ONC. During the event, the company also revealed important partnerships, not only with channel partners such as Infinito who will help promote ONC’s services, but also industry groups. ONC chief executive officer, Alexandre Kech said: “Best practices around digital asset custody are critical to the future of this industry. “We are not only committed to work with customers but also associations like Distributed Regtech Collaboration Platform, Malaysia Blockchain Association or Digital Exchange Association to build the global standard for digital asset custody.” Additional partnerships include Accuity, the renowned compliance platform provider that ONC will use for KYC and AML/CFT compliance, and Polymath, a globally known Securities Token platform which will refer ONC as one of its custodian service providers. -- BERNAMA Experience the city’s ancient Chinese past with four unforgettable festivals this spring
HONG KONG, April 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Steeped in culture and tradition, Hong Kong honours its Chinese past with unique ancient festivals. Coming up this spring, peek into the past with four fascinating festivals: the Tin Hau Festival, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, and the birthdays of Buddha and Tam Kung. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190417006065/en “The Hong Kong Tourism Board is proud to support the culture and heritage that makes Hong Kong such a vibrant city,” saids Anthony Lau, Executive Director of Hong Kong Tourism Board. “We invite visitors to immerse themselves in these ancient celebrations, which truly capture the colour and lively spirit of the city.” From powerful drums, riveting gongs and technicolour dragon dances to joyous crowds and mountains of Chinese buns, here are a few of Hong Kong’s unforgettable festivals: 27 April Tin Hau Festival A celebration of Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea, this eponymous festival lures thousands of people to peaceful Yuen Long every third lunar month. The celebration centres around the Shap Pat Heung fa pau (floral wreath) parade. Starting at 10am, the procession fills the streets with extravagant floral wreaths, traditional dancers, and a lively marching band. 9-13 May Cheung Chau Bun Festival Taking place on the charming island of Cheung Chau, the famed Bun Festival was named one of the “Top 10 Quirky Local Festivals” by TIME Magazine, for good reason. As the story goes, the villagers summoned Pak Tai, a powerful deity, to protect them from a devastating plague, and then paraded through the streets to ward off evil spirits. For more than a century, the villagers had celebrated the festival with the vibrant Piu Sik (Floating Colours) Parade, papier-mâché effigies, Chinese opera performances, lion dances, and delicious food throughout the week. Where do the buns come in? Every year, local vendors produce tens of thousands of ping on bao, aka “lucky buns”. Be sure to mark your calendar for the main event: On 12 May at 11:30pm, the mind-boggling Bun Scrambling Competition takes off. Competitors scale a 14-metre-tall bamboo tower covered with 9,000 imitation buns and try to collect as many buns as possible in three minutes! 6-12 May Buddha’s Birthday The city marks Buddha’s Birthday with a week of carnivals and spiritual experiences. A common ritual is ‘Bathing the Buddha', where worshippers wash Buddha statues with water to show respect. Then there’s the Celebration Carnival for Buddha’s Birthday in Victoria Park, the Buddhist Birthday Charity Concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, and various events at Po Lin Monastery, on lush Lantau Island. 12 May Tam Kung’s Birthday A sea deity worshipped by fishing communities, Tam Kung is known for his ageless face and ability to forecast the weather. Every fourth lunar month, villagers celebrate the god at the century-old Tam Kung Temple in Shau Kei Wan with traditional lion and dragon dance parade. For details: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/see-do/events-festivals/chinese-festivals/index.jsp For high resolution photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wpkcyazq7kcbp05/AAC5NXFMYETabqeiheW4KQ_Ka?dl=0 View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190417006065/en Contact Media contact Vivian Li [email protected] Source : Hong Kong Tourism Board SHAN TOU CITY, China, April 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Since April 25, appearances of China’s Shantou have been made frequently in the MBK Business Circle, Singapore Orchard Road and Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after the Baoneng Times Bay made its debut on the NASDAQ Screen of New York Times Square on March 30. The Times Bay, a smart complex covering over one million square meters, is opening up a new chapter of urban development.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190425006079/en Chaoshan is one of China’s earliest Special Economic Zones. There are signs of the spectacular rise of the city—from the establishment of China’s sole overseas Chinese Experimental Area in 2014, 2018 Shantou International Marathon and the successful bid for 2021 Asian Youth Games in March 2019. The East Coast Park was recently chosen as the main venue of the Asian Youth Games, proving a golden opportunity for the development of the Park. As the top-notch work of the East Coast, Baoneng Times Bay paints a rosy picture of Chaoshan and makes the overseas Chinese proud of their hometown. The Baoneng Group, in global terms, stays ahead of the curve when it comes to its masterpiece—Baoneng Times Bay. Covering over one million square meters, the Times Bay is a complex integrating high-end residence, culture center, five-star hotel, top-notch business, 5A office buildings, creative offices and mansions, to build a world-class landmark for Shantou. Besides, a world-renowned designer Chen Henghuan is invited to the establish Bay Culture Center. The ideal to be aimed at is to create a platform for cultural communication, future urban display, modern art curation, children’s education experience and ecological leisure communication for propagating the special culture of Shantou. Specializing in urban complexes, Baoneng has been opening up possibilities for the city. Over the past 27 years, Baoneng has extended its operations to high-end manufacturing, international logistics, comprehensive development and people’s livelihood, thus integrating the development, business and management. Meanwhile, its competitive industry promotes the regional development and integrates urban resources to the benefit of urban development. Baoneng will bring more opportunities for the area and build up a charming city in the Chaoshan Bay. The appearance of Baoneng Times Bay in South East Asia boosted the confidence of Shantou to march towards the world. Let’s join hands and carve out a glorious future of Shantou! View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190425006079/en Contact Baoxin Group Shantou Company David Andrew [email protected] Source : Baoxin Group Shantou Company KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has released two, three-phase brushless motor controller ICs, namely ‘TC78B041FNG’ housed in an SSOP30 package and ‘TC78B042FTG’ in a VQFN32 package.
Both adopt InPAC, Toshiba’s original automatic phase adjustment function, to eliminate phase adjustment and achieve high level efficiency at a wide range of motor rotation speeds. This allows their use with motor drivers of various voltages and current capacities, and they also can be used in combination with intelligent power devices at the output stages. The use of a sine wave drive system with a smooth current waveform reduces noise, and generates less noise and vibration than motors with a rectangular wave drive system. TC78B042FTG adopts a VQFN32 (5mm x 5mm x 1mm) package that can be mounted in limited spaces. The popular SSOP30 package is also available as TC78B041FNG. Toshiba said the controllers, for which mass production had already started, were suited for use in home appliances such as air-conditioners and air purifiers, and industrial equipment. More details on the products at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com -- BERNAMA |
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