HONG KONG, Aug 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Peak Tram, Asia’s oldest funicular railway and a must-visit attraction in Hong Kong, will take visitors on a spell-binding ride to the Peak again with a redesigned tramcar, terminus ushers and upgraded facilities starting on 27 August 2022. The new Peak Tram will reward passengers with a mesmerising panorama of Victoria Harbour and a fresh, enhanced experience, making it one of the latest developments in the many exciting tourist attractions and experiences in Hong Kong.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220829005773/en/ The new Peak Tram dons the classic “Peak Tram Green”, in a nod to its heritage and earlier generations of tramcars in the 20th century. It provides a 75% increase in capacity, carrying 210 passengers, and its larger windows offer an unobstructed, panoramic vista of the world-famous skyline of Hong Kong. In addition to the modern design of the tramcar, the tram termini have been refurbished, offering an engaging and entertaining experience to passengers with five engagement zones. As they enter the Central Terminus, visitors are welcomed by the Eye of Infinity, a 10-metre-tall sculpture featuring a constantly evolving light display that embodies Hong Kong’s spirit of ascension, while Go Wild At The Peak showcases the diverse wildlife found at the Peak with a wrap-around, full-immersion video experience. The centennial history of the Peak Tram since 1888 comes alive in dynamic experiences at The Beating Heart, An Icon is Born, and Once Upon a Tram. Images can be accessed via: https://assetlibrary.hktb.com/assetbank-hktb/action/browseItems?categoryId=830&categoryTypeId=2&cachedCriteria=1 View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220829005773/en/ Contact Media Ms Candice Leung Email: [email protected] Mr Cameron Tong Email: [email protected] Source : Hong Kong Tourism Board --BERNAMA
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KAWASAKI, Japan, Aug 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has launched new power devices, the “TWxxxNxxxC series,” its 3rd generation silicon carbide(SiC) MOSFETs[¹][²] that deliver low on-resistance and significantly reduced switching loss. Ten products, five 1200V and five 650V products, have started shipping today. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220829005265/en/ The new products reduce on-resistance per unit area (RDS(ON)A) by about 43%[³], allowing the drain-source on-resistance * gate-drain charge (RDS(ON)*Qgd), an important index that represents the relationship between conduction loss and switching loss, to be lowered by about 80%[⁴]. This cuts the switching loss by about 20%[⁵], and lowers both on-resistance and switching loss. The new products contribute to higher equipment efficiency. Toshiba will continue to expand its lineup of power devices and to enhance its production facilities, and aims to realize a carbon-free economy by providing high-performance power devices that are easy to use. Notes: [1] Toshiba has developed a device structure that reduces on-resistance per unit area (RDS(ON)A) by using a structure with built-in schottky barrier diode developed for the 2nd generation SiC MOSFETs, and also reduces feedback capacitance in the JFET region. [2] MOSFET: metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor [3] Comparison of the new 1200V SiC MOSFETs when RDS(ON)A is set to 1 in the 2nd generation SiC MOSFETs. Toshiba survey. [4] Comparison of the new 1200V SiC MOSFETs when RDS(ON)*Qgd is set to 1 in the 2nd generation SiC MOSFETs. Toshiba survey. [5] Comparison of the new 1200V SiC MOSFETs and the 2nd generation SiC MOSFETs. Toshiba survey. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=44028 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The World Smart City Expo 2022 (WSCE 2022) is set to take place from Aug 31 to Sept 2, 2022, in South Korea, with the participation of 300 cities and businesses from 20 countries.
Under the slogan “Digital Earth, Connecting Together”, WSCE 2022 explores the main themes of carbon neutrality, sustainable mobility, and urban resilience. According to a statement, six thematic exhibition zones will be featured including Future City Zone, Urban Resilience Zone, Carbon Neutrality Zone, and Smart Mobility Zone. At the National Pilot Smart City Pavilion, visitors can preview innovative technologies that will unfold in everyday life, while also experiencing smart services and products from many global cities. In addition, 18 conferences covering the latest topics in the urban field, such as digital transformation, metaverse, environmental, social and governance (ESG) management, green energy, and living labs, will be held with the participation of leading global industry academia, and research experts. What3Words founder Chris Sheldrick, who created a three-word address system, and London Business School Professor Alex Edmans, who emphasised corporate social contribution at the Davos Economic Forum, will share their profound insights into urban problems and the future direction of smart cities. Meanwhile, the WSCE Awards have selected innovative companies and cities that have contributed to the advancement of smart cities. Winners were given benefits that included the exhibition of their works, an interview on WSCE ON-AIR, and an invitation to the WSCE Networking Night. More details at https://www.worldsmartcityexpo.com. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Syngenta, one of the world’s leading agriculture companies, announced its TYMIRIUM® technology has received regulatory approval in Argentina. The technology will bring farmers closer to accessing the novel nematicide and fungicide for both seed and soil uses, which is highly effective even at low use rates. According to a statement, TYMIRIUM® technology provides long-lasting protection against invisible yet highly destructive nematodes and soil-borne diseases – particularly the Fusarium species. Key benefits include its ability to safeguard plant roots from attack, translocate to above-ground parts of the plant and protect against early season diseases. Simple to apply, it is also highly compatible with a wide range of other crop inputs. “The development of TYMIRIUM® technology required an investment of over 10 years to bring it from discovery to market – a clear example of Syngenta’s commitment to addressing farming needs,” said the president of Global Crop Protection Jeff Rowe. Farmers using TYMIRIUM® technology further benefit from its ability to preserve soil biodiversity and soil health. A protected, stronger root system supports soil structure and soil organic matter enhances nutrient use efficiency, and improves crop resilience to both biotic and abiotic stress. Highly selective, TYMIRIUM® technology has minimal impact on beneficial insects, pollinators, and soil biodiversity. Products containing TYMIRIUM® technology will be launched in over 100 crops and in more than 60 countries worldwide, under various trademarks in the coming years. More details at www.syngenta.com. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Leading financial services company Northern Trust has expanded its philanthropy efforts in Malaysia.
In a statement today, it said this is aligned with its vision to create more equitable opportunities to achieve long-term financial success for those who too often face hurdles because of their race, ethnicity, gender, geography or socio-economic conditions. It said Northern Trust would donate funds to Teach For Malaysia, a not-for-profit organisation that works towards ensuring educational excellence in schools, especially in rural and underprivileged communities. “We have been inspired to support the work of Teach For Malaysia as they seek to create education equity in Malaysia, supporting the development of young people to fulfil their highest potential,” global head of corporate philanthropy Shana Hayes said. Meanwhile, Teach For Malaysia chief executive officer Chan Soon Seng said: “We believe it is only through our collective efforts that education inequity will end and collaborating with partners such as Northern Trust in Malaysia who share our values and beliefs will help enable us to continue our work to evolve the education system.” Northern Trust has provided global custody and related services to Malaysian clients, including key institutional investors, since 2009 and established a representative office in 2014. Besides Malaysia, Northern Trust has a network of offices across the Asia Pacific including Beijing, Bengaluru, Hong Kong, Manila, Melbourne, Pune, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. -- BERNAMA Women from the Art Ensemble “Huobonuoma,” or “Daughters of the Moon,” showcasing their Yi embroidered costumes, an ancient handcraft representing the cultural heritage of the Yi ethnic group. (Photo: Courtesy of Waipula Villagers) Project Demonstrates Multiplier Effect of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Advancing the SDGs at Local Level DALLAS, Aug 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rural women comprise a quarter of the world’s population and are the backbone of their economies, comprising an estimated 40% of the agricultural labor force in developing countries as farmers, wage earners, and entrepreneurs.1 Despite their critical contributions to local economies, they continue to face structural barriers to asset ownership, equal pay, participation in decision-making forums, and access to resources and markets. Cultural norms also result in women shouldering most of the responsibility for unpaid care and domestic work.2 This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220825005007/en/ Recognizing that improving the lives of rural women is key to fighting poverty and achieving sustainable development, UNDP China and Mary Kay, in collaboration with the China Women’s Development Foundation, the China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges, the Women’s Federation of Yunnan Province and Yongren County Government, launched the SDG Pilot Village Project in Waipula, Yunnan Province, China in 2017. The joint project, entitled “SDG Pilot Village Project: Women-focused Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development” (2017-2021), addressed the structural barriers to women’s labor market participation, including through the provision of social protection and the creation of green entrepreneurial opportunities through ecotourism, coupled with efforts to enhance women’s leadership in community decision-making forums. Women from the Yi ethnic group became the drivers of economic growth and poverty reduction through targeted gender-specific interventions that advanced an inclusive local economy and the preservation of their cultural heritage. These activities brought about transformational changes at the local level, advancing gender equality and accelerating sustainable development. “This project shows how entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool in addressing the income gap between men and women while fighting poverty in rural areas,” said Beate Trankmann, UNDP Resident Representative in China. “Yi women have gained the right skills and resources to leverage their cultural heritage, built solid economic foundations for themselves, and become leaders in their communities, paving the way for future generations.” The pilot highlights the potential of multi-stakeholder partnerships, including the private sector, in advancing the SDGs while maximizing the development impact of women’s entrepreneurship. UNDP China, together with Mary Kay China and local public sector partners, worked with women entrepreneurs to ensure they were equipped with the tools and education necessary to become economic actors. The barriers to their participation in community decision-making structures were also addressed so that they could actively contribute to creating an inclusive and sustainable local green economy. “The SDG Pilot Village Project demonstrates how the private sector can play a critical role in helping achieve the SDGs with a strong focus on women’s economic empowerment and provides a blueprint on how companies can leverage their unique strengths and accelerate development results through public-private partnerships,” said Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer, Mary Kay Inc. “The women-focused approach of providing entrepreneurial opportunities to rural women proved to be transformative. When women started participating in economic development and consequently gained status in their communities, the whole village benefited,” said Wendy Wang, President, Mary Kay Asia Pacific Region. The outcomes of Phase 1 of the project provide compelling evidence of the transformational effect that a gender-responsive approach can make to localizing the SDGs and in the design of policy and programmatic responses for a post-COVID-19 green and inclusive recovery. The project contributed to the following 12 SDGs:
About Mary Kay One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty company in 1963 with one goal: enriching women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a multibillion-dollar company with millions of independent sales force members in nearly 40 countries. As an entrepreneurship development company, Mary Kay is committed to empowering women on their journey through education, mentorship, advocacy, networking, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in enriching lives today for a sustainable tomorrow, partnering with organizations from around the world focusing on promoting business excellence, supporting cancer research, advancing gender equality, protecting survivors of domestic abuse, beautifying our communities, and encouraging children to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on Twitter. About United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP’s work is concentrated in three focus areas: sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. www.undp.org About China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges (CICETE) Operating directly under the Ministry of Commerce, CICETE was founded in 1983 with the approval of the State Council. CICETE's main function, delegated by the Ministry, is to coordinate the cooperation between China, UNDP and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) including executing their assistance programs in China, and managing projects of general goods supply, South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund projects, and capacity building projects under the China-Aid program to other developing countries. www.cicete.org.cn/en/ About China Women’s Development Foundation (CWDF) The China Women's Development Foundation is an AAAAA foundation set up by the All-China Women's Federation in 1988. It is a national public foundation which raises funds from China and other countries and regions. The mission of CWDF is to safeguard women's rights and interests, improve women's quality of life, and promote the development of women and women's causes in China to contribute towards building a harmonious society. www.cwdf.org.cn/en/ 1 International Labour Organization. (2018). Rural women at work: Bridging the gaps. https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/equality-and-discrimination/publications/WCMS_619691/lang--en/index.htm 2 United Nations. (2021, October 21). International Day of Rural Women. https://www.un.org/en/observances/rural-women-day View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220825005007/en/ Contact Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications [email protected] +1-972-687-5332 Mary Kay China Leo Zhou Director, Public Affairs [email protected] +86 1068349333 Source : Mary Kay Inc. LINCOLN, Neb., Aug 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hahalolo, a pioneering travel social networking application, that promises to explode growth by the end of 2022 with development plans in the Asia-Pacific and Africa region. The Covid pandemic has affected the global tourism industry, forcing businesses to change their models to overcome difficulties. In addition to the available OTA applications, social networks are considered an effective platform to promote cultural destinations while helping businesses increase revenue and approach customers directly. Hahalolo has become a new leading to integrate OTA features and social networks on the same app. Launched in 2019 amid the Covid pandemic, this super app has contributed to helping the tourism business industry in 192 countries and territories overcome difficulties and revive when tourism has reopened. Partnering with thousands of travel agencies, hotels, and hundreds of airlines around the world, Hahalolo has the best facilities of an online travel agency. This super app has integrated the features of a leading social network to help users easily book travel services and share their experiences on their personal pages. Hahalolo creates opportunities for users to earn money by posting high-quality content on their personal pages, or participating in affiliate marketing programs when booking flights, hotels and tours. Mr. James Dang, CEO of Hahalolo USA, shared that the app had attracted nearly 10 million users within two years. However, the rate of active users would be higher when the coin mining feature is launched on the platform. New users will receive coins equivalent to 10 USD after registering, for other activity users will receive up to 1 USD per day for vouchers to book flights, hotels or tours. The bonus points would encourage users to create high-quality content. It makes Hahalolo a valuable information hub about different destinations and cultures from all over the world. “Hahalolo aims to honor and promote cultural values from all around the world, and bring people closer together,” - Mr. James Dang shared. From the achievements in reviving global tourism after the pandemic, Hahalolo started plans to expand in the late 2022 in popular markets such as: India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Africa region with the goal of reaching 25 million users by December 2022. Hahalolo will have a grand-opening for the India branch office on 29th August. The US headquarters will also be upgraded and opened in November 2022. https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/28d92910-938c-45dc-900a-e001e6507806 Email: [email protected] SOURCE : Hahalolo Alex Gorra (left) Chief Growth Officer of Brainvest with Fernando Gelman (center) Global CEO of Brainvest, and Jan Gunnar Karsten (right) Brazil CEO of Brainvest (Photo: Business Wire) 30-year industry veteran to lead the company’s Latin American growth strategy, while Gelman assumes the international leadership position SÃO PAULO, Aug 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Brainvest Wealth Management (Brainvest) welcomes Jan Gunnar Karsten, CFA, CFP, as Brazil CEO and partner of the company. He takes the place of Fernando Gelman, who will now assume the role of Global CEO. This joint action aims to strengthen and accelerate the national and international growth of the Multi-Family Office, opening a new chapter in the history of the company. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220818005645/en/ Karsten wants to focus on creating a clear path for Brainvest to scale its ecosystem across Latin America. Simultaneously, Gelman will focus his work around the world supporting the CEOs of each unit, Switzerland, Brazil and the USA. The hiring solidifies Brainvest as a key player in the global multi-family office space and is executing a strategic plan that began in 2019 with the arrival of Alexander Gorra as partner, followed by the acquisition of 20% of the company by Merchant Investment Management (Merchant) at the end of last year. ''Today, Brainvest carries a portfolio of clients that are increasingly complex in their expectations and goals, and thus, our strategy is to increasingly improve our structure, our services and our human capital,'' says Gelman. Karsten’s deep industry knowledge and impressive experience positions him for success as he assumes the role in Brazil. Since 2016, he has led the Julius Baer Family Office, the largest multi-family office in Brazil, as a result of the merger between GPS and Reliance. Until 2011, he was a bank executive with stints at Matrix, BankBoston, Citi and UBS bringing a history of growth to his position at Brainvest. “We are thrilled to have Jan joining the team and leading our efforts in Brazil,” says Alex Gorra, Partner and Director of Strategy and Growth. “He is a longtime friend of the company and we admire his career success. As we sought to strengthen the leadership role in our Latin American office, Jan was a clear leader in putting our plans into action.” “We live in an increasingly interconnected world and Jan’s experience will help further support families in navigating the complex financial landscape both in Brazil and beyond,” added Marc Spilker, Executive Chairman of Merchant. “His global perspective will be invaluable to the Brainvest and Merchant communities." Karsten will also support the expansion of Brainvest's international relationship manager teams, strengthening the company's core value of providing sophisticated financial management to international investors, who are constantly looking to create unique private investment offerings that go above and beyond standards. As a partner of Merchant Investment Management, Brainvest has a network of more than 55 independent wealth managers and $150 billion in global assets under management (AUM). Tim Bello, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Merchant, highlights Brainvest’s expansion momentum, “We are focused on a local touch with a global reach and Brainvest is uniquely positioned in the Merchant community to embody that. Brainvest is a global company equipped with local expertise and working with qualified wealth managers to serve clients with extremely different needs. Adding Jan to the team is an incredible added value for the entire Merchant ecosystem.” “As an independent multi-family office that serves our clients in a unique way, we are positioning ourselves as a natural home for wealth managers in Latin America to expand their practice on an international scale,” concludes Gelman. About Brainvest Wealth Management Brainvest, founded in 2003, is a full-service multi-family office and investment firm for families and entrepreneurs. Brainvest has a presence in the U.S., Switzerland and Brazil, serving international and U.S. clients. Brainvest provides global and independent solutions in areas including Investment Management (liquid and private assets), Succession Planning, Estate/Financial Planning, Consolidation Systems, Risk Management, and Tax and Offshore Entity Management. Brainvest provides concierge and family governance solutions to ensure a complete bespoke solution. Through its Alternative Capital Management (ACM) division, Brainvest has invested significantly in private assets for over 12 years. Brainvest has a dedicated private asset team on three continents to originate, structure, manage and oversee with governance in all investments. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220818005645/en/ Contact Rodneya Ross Gregory FCA for Brainvest Wealth Management [email protected] 610-228-2093 Source : Brainvest Wealth Management With 400% growth in APAC customers since opening its Brisbane office in 2017, WP Engine continues to ramp expansion in the region with new Singapore presence.
SINGAPORE, Aug 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- WP Engine, the world’s most trusted WordPress technology company announces its APAC expansion plans with a new presence in Singapore. Building on the company’s accelerated success in the region since opening its Brisbane, Australia office in 2017, WP Engine is launching in Singapore with new regional product offerings and a landmark customer event, tomorrow, at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. Open to media, the event will gather customers and partners from Singapore together with the company’s leadership. Australian-Driven Success to Date Mark Randall, VP of APAC Sales for WP Engine, opened the company’s Brisbane office in 2017 with one sales representative. Today, Randall leads a team of 45 employees, and WP Engine's presence in APAC is larger than ever, serving major brands like Sealy, Gregory Jewellers, and Volvo, and driving WP Engine’s international growth. “Working directly with the incredible APAC brands and agencies innovating websites and digital experiences every day is a privilege for us,” Randall said, “After experiencing such massive growth over the past five years I am proud to see WP Engine continue to build on its strong foundation for growth, attracting the best talent and maintaining a focus on our core values, outstanding company culture, and our amazing people.” Why Singapore? Over the years, WP Engine has seen a spike in customer demand across Asia and specifically in Singapore, which is a beacon of technological innovation. Most recently, WP Engine Agency Partner Chillybin worked with WP Engine and Fullerton Fund Management on a website redesign that led to a 53% increase in direct acquisitions. Establishing close relationships with Singapore-based brands and agencies is a strategic imperative for WP Engine as the company extends its WordPress platform, products, and expertise across Asia. “Working with customers based in Singapore, some of whom we’ve partnered with for a few years now, it quickly became clear how important this city is, and how important the wider region is to the heartbeat of Asia and all of the incredible tech innovation that takes place here,” said Fabio Torlini, Senior Vice-President and Managing Director, International, WP Engine. “With the expansion of our platform, our products, and our team here in Singapore, WP Engine is going to have a massive impact. I have no doubt that we’ll create some of our most incredible partnerships yet.” WP Engine will host its Singapore customer launch event at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore on August 24 with networking opportunities and insights from current regional customers and partners as well as the company’s leadership. Award-Winning Culture Coupled with accelerated regional growth, WP Engine was recently recognized by Great Place to Work as one of Australia’s best workplaces, with 97% of WP Engine employees agreeing that it is a great place to work. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture and serves as a strong indicator of a company’s commitment to fostering an open, accepting workplace that promotes transparency and trust. Fuel The Freedom To Create With WP Engine WP Engine powers the freedom to create on WordPress. The company's products and web platform, the fastest among all WordPress providers, power 1.5 million digital experiences. More of the top 200,000 sites in the world use WP Engine to drive their digital experiences than anyone else in WordPress. Experience the advantage of Managed WordPress Hosting perfected today. At WP Engine, we do what’s right for our customers, and this focus helps us to do the best work of our careers. We prioritize investing in our employees' success and love offering opportunities to help them grow and develop professionally. Learn more at wpengine.careers. About WP Engine WP Engine, the WordPress technology company, provides the most relied upon and trusted brands and developer-centric WordPress products for companies and agencies of all sizes, including managed WordPress hosting, enterprise WordPress, headless WordPress, Flywheel, Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and Genesis. WP Engine's tech innovation and award-winning WordPress experts help to power more than 185,000 customers across 150 countries. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220823005801/en/ Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Source : WP Engine --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- Yayasan PETRONAS celebrated its milestone of planting 57,545 trees at the Raja Musa Forest Reserve in Selangor recently, to recognize the achievement by PETRONAS employees surpassing the targeted 20 billion steps for the Walk4Trees Challenge.
Yayasan PETRONAS took up PETRONAS’ pledge to plant one tree for every million steps by initiating a nationwide tree-planting project earlier in September 2020, in support of the ‘Walk4Trees’ walking challenge. Over 23,400 PETRONAS employees participated in the challenge and achieved a collective total of 24.02 billion steps, exceeding the initial target set in June 2021 and contributing an additional 4,020 trees on top of the 20,000 trees pledged earlier. Yayasan PETRONAS Chief Executive Officer, Shariah Nelly Francis said, “The Walk4Trees initiative is one way we step in to create sustainable impact for the environment. The remarkable collective achievement by PETRONAS staff drives us to also go beyond the initial target by planting 57,545 trees, honoring our commitment to environmental conservation.” Close to 150 volunteers comprising PETRONAS staff along with the local community and state forestry department planted 300 trees at the Raja Musa Forest Reserve during the tree planting event. PETRONAS Head of Occupational Health, Group Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Norsayani M. Yaakob said, “The Walk4Trees challenge is our way of contributing to the environment, while focusing on the health of our workforce by promoting physical activities leveraging on a virtual digital application. It’s a great achievement for all of us because we get to do our part for Mother Earth.” The trees were planted at 14 planting sites across 11 states in the country over the course of two years. To date, a total of 8,300 trees consisting of 8,250 Tenggek Burung and 50 Pulai trees have been planted at the Raja Muda Forest Reserve. The carbon sequestration from planting 57,545 trees, together with measures to improve water management and fire prevention is estimated to reduce the greenhouse emissions by more than 200 tonnes of carbon dioxide during the project period. The tree-planting project also involved the appointed implementation partner, Global Environment Centre (GEC) together with 21 community groups living near the project sites in which 254 community members have been involved in the establishment or enhancement of the tree nurseries and planting, monitoring and maintenance of the trees. “It is important for us to give back and do good for the people of the nearby communities, hence the involvement of the surrounding communities makes it extra meaningful,” added Shariah. GEC Director, Faizal Parish said, “The rehabilitation of the forest at the 14 targeted locations under the Yayasan PETRONAS Tree Planting Programme has benefited the local communities who have helped replant them. They have benefited directly through the income generated from tree nurseries, planting and maintenance. In addition, the communities have benefited indirectly through forest protection and enhanced ecological services such as water supply, fish habitat and erosion control. I am confident that this tree planting project holds long-term benefits.” The benefits of the project also support the “Program Penghijauan Malaysia” through the “Kempen Penanaman 100 juta pokok”. Selangor Forestry Department Director, Ahmad Fadzil said, “The Selangor State Forestry Department is always committed towards forest conservation and rehabilitation efforts that emphasise greatly on ecological and environmental aspects. It is to ensure the long-term sustainability of forests’ services and produce in Selangor. We applaud Yayasan PETRONAS and GEC for choosing Raja Musa Forest Reserve as one of the planting sites under the Tree Planting Programme in support of Walk4Trees challenge. Hopefully, other stakeholders will emulate such efforts.” Within its environment focus area Sentuhan Alam, Yayasan PETRONAS aims to improve the environment through biodiversity, conservation and carbon-neutral programmes towards enriching lives for a sustainable future. About Yayasan PETRONAS Yayasan PETRONAS is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of PETRONAS. Its mission is to enrich lives for a sustainable future. Yayasan PETRONAS aims to deliver sustainable impact, improving the quality of life and socio-economic outcomes for communities across the nation through its focus areas in Education, Community Well-being and Development and the Environment. About Global Environment Centre (GEC) Global Environment Centre (GEC) is a Malaysian non-profit organisation established in 1998 to work on environmental issues of global and local importance. GEC has supported community-based natural resource management throughout the ASEAN Region. It was recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in 2020 as a role model for non-governmental organisations (NGO) in recognition of the organisation’s mangrove forest rehabilitation efforts. Photo Captions Photo 1: Norsayani M. Yaakob, Head of Occupational Health, Group Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) PETRONAS delivering her speech during the tree-planting event at Raja Musa Forest Reserve in Selangor. Photo 2: Nizam M. Nasir (front) who won third place in the Walk4Trees challenge, recorded 27 million steps, equivalent to walking from Johor Bharu, Malaysia to Beijing, China. Photo 3: A PETRONAS volunteer planting a tree at the Raja Musa Forest Reserve as part of the Walk4Trees event. Photo 4: Walk4Trees volunteers at the Raja Musa Forest Reserve planting site. Issued by: Yayasan PETRONAS SOURCE: PETRONAS FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Yayasan PETRONAS Name: Carol Wong Tel: +60 12 296 9281 Email: [email protected] PETRONAS Name: Taufik Atman Tel: +60 19 669 9579 Email: [email protected] --BERNAMA |
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