KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- The Changjiang Li Autonomous County in Hainan Province took a step back into ancient history when it recently celebrated the annual‘Sanyuesan’, a cultural custom handed down for thousands of years by the Li and Miao people. Based on a statement, the people observe the traditional festival to mourn their ancestors, celebrate new birth, praise life, eulogise heroes and pursue love amongyoung men and women. The County, located in the northwest of Hainan Free Trade Port, has held a series of activities to attract tourists across China to experience the customs of the Liand Miao ethnic groups in Hainan. According to the Changjiang Media Convergence Centre, on April 15 to 16, the County also held the Li and Miao original ecological folk song antiphon, Li brocadeand Miao embroidery skill competition, ethnic bonfire night, Wangxia Township - Li Hua Li tourism experience, and pottery experience, among others. Changjiang is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and unique culture of ethnic minorities in Hainan. In Changjiang, one not only can enjoy Changjiang Qiong Opera, Li folk songs and the unique local culture -- village songs, but also visit the 205 scenic spots. Changjiang Rainbowstone Bay and Bawangling Natural Reserve are among the listed key scenic spots in Hainan. There are also Qiantie Cave, a human site of 20,000 years ago, the Boat House Tribe in Hongshui Village of Wangxia Township, Emperor Cave, Temple of KingJunling and the Ancient City of Changhua. -- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd and its unit CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd are having the CIMB Bazar Siberturahim again this year to create business opportunities for microenterprises and provide customers with an avenue to perform charitable contributions through zakat fitrah and donations to selected non-governmental organisations.
In a statement today, the banking group said the online bazaar is a one-stop platform for customers to enjoy CIMB-exclusive deals and to recreate the Raya shopping experience by bringing together a host of attractive offerings to meet customers’ needs during the festive season. “In support of local businesses that continue to be affected by the pandemic, the bazaar will showcase and promote homegrown microenterprises, including celebrity chef Chef Wan who will offer useful tips for preparing timeless Raya recipes,” CIMB Group chief executive officer (group consumer banking) Samir Gupta said. He said in line with the bank’s sustainability agenda, the bazaar would also feature Raya cookies and other products from local businesses and microenterprises, such as those from bottom 40 per cent income (B40) entrepreneurs who participated in Program Keusahawanan Taylor’s-CIMB Islamic in addition to the Women of Will Microcredit Programme and entrepreneurship development programme for women entrepreneurs by CIMB Foundation. Running for the second year, the bazaar carries the theme “Segalanya di sini, Ramadan Raya ini” this time. More information on the bazaar can be found at https://www.cimb.com.my/bazarsiberturahim. -- BERNAMA PETALING JAYA, Selangor, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) and Futurise today announced their cooperation in facilitating businesses that are experiencing challenges in adopting digitisation efforts. As technology and digital economy have become pillars in our everyday lives and are prevalent in the survival of businesses today, the collaboration will look towards an agile regulatory environment to facilitate innovation and in driving forward any expansion plans that include new technologies and business models.
In the wake of digitalisation in the country and with the recent announcement of the Malaysian Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDigital), both parties look towards establishing a conducive regulatory environment for any digital economy development. The effort is to ensure that Malaysian businesses with new digital innovation initiatives are assisted and not let down by any regulatory hurdles in moving forward. As we go through a period of enormous technological innovation and disruption due to the pandemic, the consideration to fast-track changes addressing the regulation issues to enable innovation has become pertinent. “The time is now to adopt a more agile and flexible approach to regulation that is needed in order to encourage the potential of new creation. We believe that this will promote and support the rapid introduction of new ideas and products by our Malaysian companies. Agile is definitely not a quick fix. We are currently identifying and exploring areas of relevant regulatory approaches to capitalise on opportunities bringing in innovation to our National Regulatory Sandbox program faster while mitigating the risks. What we are aiming for with regards to the regulatory intervention and sandboxes is that it will result in the creation of jobs in the digital economy, increased economic activities and the emergence of new ecosystems that is required to sustain the new and digitised industry sectors.” said Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of Futurise. Dato’ Abdul Latif Haji Abu Seman, Director General of MPC reiterated that “The initiative aims to identify priority regulations that need to be reviewed and updated. In order for businesses to meet the demands of today’s requirements to stay afloat and relevant, fast development towards the adoption of new technology will be required. It will also help them increase their potential once we unlock the regulation challenges for them to prosper, go to market and even possibly scale beyond our shores. Together with Futurise, we are encouraging industry involvement in regulatory designs to ensure that we help minimise and mitigate any digital transformation challenges.” The agile model is an extremely effective tool to navigate the regulatory issues in order to propel more Malaysian made products and to ensure the birth of more successful startups within our ecosystem. As other countries are already pioneering a more agile approach, Malaysia should follow suit as there is a need to move fast in ensuring that we adapt to the government’s MyDigital effort. Dato’ Abdul Latif Haji Abu Seman added that in the era of new and emerging technologies, it will require the understanding from policy makers and regulators that change is constant hence we need to quickly adopt digital technologies to reduce regulatory burdens that may hinder productivity, innovation and competitiveness. Link to the mugshot photo of Director General of MPC Link to the mugshot photo of CEO of Futurise http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=39786 The World's Largest Private Aviation Company Furthers Its Commitment to Sustainable Aviation
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetJets, the leader in private aviation with more than 760 aircraft worldwide, today releases its first biannual update following the launch of its expanded Global Sustainability Program in October 2020. Since the program announcement, NetJets has taken its commitment to sustainability a step further, acquiring a stake in WasteFuel®, a next generation waste-to-fuel business that transforms landfill waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). NetJets will also purchase 100 million gallons of SAF over the next decade. This represents one of the largest SAF offtakes in the aviation industry and by far the largest in private aviation. In addition to sustainable fuel, NetJets’ initiative focuses on consumer and corporate carbon offsetting. This includes offsetting NetJets’ administrative and training flights, as well as its two corporate offices in Columbus, Ohio, which are now carbon neutral. The following metrics are highlights of these collective efforts in the U.S. over the last six months: · A 61% increase in Blue Skies® enrollment o The Blue Skies program encourages Owners worldwide to take responsibility for the environmental impact of their flight by seamlessly purchasing the equivalent amount of carbon credits to ensure their flight activity is carbon neutral · Approximately 750,000 nautical miles flown with SAF · 38,543 metric tons of CO2 offset · 7,650 carbon neutral flight hours purchased NetJets Europe, which has been carbon neutral since 2012, offset 4,724 metric tons of carbon from October 2020 through February 2021 and over 1 million metric tons total. NetJets Europe will begin purchasing SAF in 2021. “Our worldwide sustainability efforts continue to be a source of pride and passion for us at NetJets and a key business priority in 2021 and beyond,” said Brad Ferrell, Executive Vice President of Administrative Services. “Our financial and operational commitments, to SAF in particular, not only push competitors to take a stance on the issue but also help guarantee the continued availability of sustainable fuel for the larger aviation industry. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we are invigorated to further our progress as the leader in sustainable private aviation.” A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, NetJets aligns its Global Sustainability Program with the holding company’s commitment to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. To follow NetJets’ sustainability progress, visit https://www.netjets.com/en-us/sustainability. About NetJets Beginning as the first private jet charter and management company, NetJets® has led the industry for 55+ years. Then in 1986, they revolutionized it with the concept of shared ownership and proceeded to build the largest, most diverse private jet fleet in the world. Today, NetJets is proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company known for its unwavering commitment to safety, service, and unmatched global access. NetJets’ industry-leading scale and business model offer NetJets and its Owners dependable financial sustainability unlike any other in the industry. For these reasons and many more, NetJets will continue to be the favored choice of the world’s most discerning travelers for generations to come. For more information about the world's most reliable and trusted aviation company, please visit netjets.com. NetJets PR Team NetJets [email protected] SOURCE: NetJets --BERNAMA Attributes its 109% Percent Revenue Growth to a rapidly growing network of publishers and increasing confidence of advertisers on its platform.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 16 (Bernama) -- Involve Asia recently announced that it ranked Number 414 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Asia Pacific 2020, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in Asia Pacific. Involve Asia is one of only two Malaysian companies that made the rankings. A total of eight South East Asian companies are included in the rankings. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over three years. Involve Asia grew 109% percent during this period. Involve Asia’s CEO, Jimmy How, credits the rapid transition to online shopping from the COVID-19 pandemic and very rapid adoption of its platform by individuals and companies looking to generate revenue through Involve Asia’s digital platform with the company’s 109% revenue growth over the past three years. He said, "We are happy to have helped many individuals and businesses connect to advertisers to find new ways to generate revenues online using our class leading platform. The pandemic has caused a more rapid shift towards internet-based transactions and we expect to see continued rapid growth ahead of us as we enter new markets in the region" “109% over three years is evidence of true commitment and dedication,” said Mike Horne Asia Pacific Deloitte Private Leader. “Involve Asia’s extraordinary growth marks them as one of the region’s true technology leaders.” Overall, companies that ranked on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Asia Pacific 2020 program had an average growth rate of 551 percent. Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Asia Pacific selection and qualifications The Technology Fast 500™ list is compiled from the Deloitte Asia Pacific Technology Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Technology Fast 500™, and public company database research. To qualify for the Technology Fast 500™, entrants must have had base-year operating revenues of at least US$ 50,000. Entrants must also be public or private companies headquartered in Asia Pacific and must be a “technology company,” defined as a company that develops or owns proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues; or manufactures a technology- related product; or devotes a high percentage of effort to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology in a unique way does not qualify. About Involve Asia Involve Asia is a Malaysian tech company based in Malaysia and has a presence in Indonesia and Thailand. Involve Asia helps Advertisers and Publishers make money through Affiliate Marketing. Founded in 2014, the company has generated accumulated gross sales of over $1.2B for its advertising clients, generating over 23 million sales annually through its network of websites, content creators, and influencers. Involve Asia is backed by venture capital funds such as Cradle Seed Ventures, 500 startups, OSK Technology Ventures, Accord Ventures, CAC Capital, and other investors. For enquiries about Involve Asia please contact Rossnan Cheong ([email protected]) About Deloitte Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“DTTL”), its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms and their affiliated entities are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. Deloitte Asia Pacific Limited is a company limited by guarantee and a member firm of DTTL. Members of Deloitte Asia Pacific Limited and their related entities, each of which are separate and independent legal entities, provide services from more than 100 cities across the region, including Auckland, Bangkok, Beijing, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, Osaka, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei and Tokyo. Deloitte Private is the brand under which firms in the Deloitte network provide services to privately owned entities and high-net-worth individuals. © 2020. For information, contact Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. SOURCE: Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd |
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