KPJ Healthcare Bhd has been named as the Best Hospital of the Year in Malaysia for the fourth time at the GlobalHealth Asia Pacific Healthcare and Hospital Awards 2022.
KPJ Healthcare has previously won in the same category in 2017, 2018 and 2021.
In a statement on Thursday (Aug 18), KPJ Healthcare’s President and Managing Director Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh said the award demonstrated its ambition to continuously elevate standards through the innovative use of technology.
August 2022, Gelang Patah –– Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysian based MMC Group and Netherlands based APM Terminals hits historic milestone by becoming the first container terminal in Malaysia to surpass 1 million TEUs a month.
The milestone was recorded on 31st July 2022 at approximately 11.45 pm during the loading process at MTT CEBU vessel, with final monthly throughput volume registered at 1,001,819 TEU million TEUs.
Commenting on this achievement, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong lauded PTP for its sterling performance in achieving the latest record despite current challenging business environment, especially due to rising freight costs, port congestions, Shanghai lockdown due to rise in COVID-19 cases in Q2 2022, impact of Ukraine war on global shipping, manpower shortages and many more.
“This latest record-breaking milestone and various other accomplishments set by PTP over the years underlined the value of the maritime sector to Malaysia’s economic well-being and the importance of trade to the nation.”
“PTP’s strategic approach to continuously enhancing efficiency and optimizing its footprint have served tremendously in keeping the nation’s competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive global market.”
Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, PTP Chairman states that this latest milestone has further underscores PTP’s position as the busiest container terminal in Malaysia.
“This achievement is the result of outstanding dedication and commitment from everyone to set up the right and sustainable business conditions especially in applying advanced technological strategy in our day-to-day operation and focus to delivering integrated customer services to our stakeholders.”
Marco Neelsen, PTP Chief Executive Officer explains that PTP continuously reviews and refines its strategic direction and initiatives to ensure sustainable growth.
“Our concerted efforts to grow is accompanied by significant emphasis on our port asset upgrades and infrastructure works aligned with our ESG agenda and digital strategy roadmap.” said Neelsen.
Over the years, PTP has implemented various sustainable solutions including efforts to reduce carbon footprint by electrifying its equipment, introducing various automation initiatives such as on the Asset Digitization Program, collaborating with local academia on studies of Prime Mover Automation project as well as introducing women empowerment agenda to attract more local female talents into its workforce especially as terminal equipment drivers.
PTP has also recently partnering with United Nations Global Compact Network (UNGC) to further embed sustainability practices in all areas of PTP’s business and operation.
Earlier this year, PTP also became the first container terminal in Malaysia to surpass 11 million TEUs throughput volume in a year, further strengthened PTP’s position as one of the top 15 global ports.
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, together with Junior Achievement (JA), announced the six Malaysian students who won the 2022 FedEx Express / JA International Trade Challenge (FedEx Express / JA ITC) Malaysian Finals. The students will now advance to compete at the FedEx Express / JA ITC Asia Pacific Regional Finals, scheduled for August 2022.
FedEx Express Malaysia and JA have been hosting the FedEx Express / JA ITC since 2008, and to date, the competition ha
Malaysia, August 10, 2022 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, together with Junior Achievement (JA), announced the six Malaysian students who won the 2022 FedEx Express / JA International Trade Challenge (FedEx Express / JA ITC) Malaysian Finals. The students will now advance to compete at the FedEx Express / JA ITC Asia Pacific Regional Finals, scheduled for August 2022.
FedEx Express Malaysia and JA have been hosting the FedEx Express / JA ITC since 2008, and to date, the competition has impacted more than 7,000 students in Malaysia. The FedEx Express / JA ITC aims to nurture students with relevant knowledge and experience as well as to equip them with business and project management skills that are beneficial for their entrepreneurial growth.
For the second consecutive year, the 2022 FedEx Express / JA ITC was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic and received the participation of more than 650 secondary school students from 21 schools across Malaysia. A total of six virtual workshops took place throughout the month of April, supported by FedEx employees as volunteers who facilitated the students throughout the workshop and competition, and guided them on how to present their business ideas and plans.
In the FedEx Express / JA ITC Malaysian Finals, the participating teams presented their market entry strategy plans to a panel of judges comprising Lim Seng Giap, Sr. Manager Operations of FedEx Express Malaysia; Maran Virumandi, Founder of Doctor on Call and Shobie Malani, Festival Director of Murfest. The teams were evaluated based on their market entry strategy for a health product in Cambodia by applying insights and knowledge gained from the virtual workshops.
Sr. Manager Operations of FedEx Express Malaysia, Mr. Lim Seng Giap said, “It’s yet another challenging pandemic year, especially for students, but all the participants displayed a high level of passion, perseverance and competitive spirit which is truly inspiring. As the competition enters its 16th year, we are indeed honoured to continue our strategic collaboration with JA in organizing this annual competition, in line with our quest to mould the entrepreneurial spirit of our future leaders and prepare them for the 21st-century workplace. Kudos to all participants and winners!”
The winning teams comprise of:
- Team Nimol: Goh Zi Yu and Low Yi Su from SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 3, created a go-to filtration water bottle called CHANGE as Cambodians face poor water sanitization and waterborne diseases. CHANGE comprises a hollow fiber membrane filter, making it easier to clean and has a long lifespan. The target market is charity organizations and children aged between 4 to 12 years old, especially middle and lower-class Cambodians, as they critically require access to clean water.
- Team Nutriiene: Ahil Asif and Ong Wei Xiang from Tanarata International Schools, developed the Banthem sachets which contain all the necessary nutrients to boost the immune system in children, preventing premature deaths. 1 in every 8 children below the age of five dies every day in Cambodia predominantly due to pneumonia, fever and measles. These Banthem sachets have nutrients like zinc, vitamin D3 and probiotics, and they can also be stored at room temperature, which solves the problem of Cambodia’s lack of cold storage facilities.
- Team Healife & Co: Meenal Mech and Nakkesha Sathya Mathiazhagan from Global Indian International School, developed Campex, a modified sanitary pad that aims to solve the core menstrual problems of Cambodian women. In Cambodia, many women face a lack of resources, hygiene and overall awareness about feminine sanitary care. Women living in poverty, unfortunately, change their pads in unhygienic ways because there are no public restrooms or adequate hygiene facilities. Campex is designed to be safe and comfortable whilst remaining affordable and accessible. It is also 100% biodegradable, which incorporates a dissolving soap strip and anti-bacterial elements.
One of the judges for the FedEx Express / JA ITC Malaysian Finals, Maran Virumandi, Founder of Doctor on Call said, “This is the first for me to be in a judging panel for the FedEx Express / JA International Trade Challenge and I am delighted to be presented with the opportunity to contribute to the efforts by both FedEx Express Malaysia and Junior Achievement in nurturing the young leaders of tomorrow. I am in awe of the solid ideation as well as sheer determination demonstrated by the winning teams – and they nailed it through their clear and structured presentation. I am pleased to have been part of this process and I wish them all the best for their next competition leg at the Asia Pacific level!”
Chairman of Junior Achievement Malaysia, Stuart Dean said, “JA Malaysia is once again privileged to collaborate with FedEx Express Malaysia in imparting invaluable skills and expertise to the younger generation. And, as with every year, I am astounded to see these students go above and beyond and surpass my expectations. I am confident that the finalists will take into account the lessons taught during the workshops as well as the judges’ feedback when competing at the Regional Finals”.
At the Regional Finals, the three winning Malaysian teams will be paired up randomly with students from other countries such as – Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. For more updates, insights and photographs of the 2022 FedEx Express / JA ITC, log on to www.facebook.com/AsiaPacificITC.
On 16 August 2022, AMCHAM held the long-awaited Luncheon with the Director-General of the Immigration Department of Malaysia. The Minister of Home Affairs and his team were invited to the luncheon but had to attend to urgent matters.
Held at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, members had the opportunity to meet with YBhg. Dato’ Sri Khairul Dzaimee Bin Daud, Director-General, Immigration Department, Malaysia and raise concerns and issues they were facing. They also got to learn firsthand what are the latest initiatives from the Immigration Department and plan their businesses for the coming months. Attendees also had the opportunity to network with several officers from the Immigration Department.
AMCHAM would like to take this opportunity to thank the Director-General for making the time to engage with our members. Also, special thanks to both of our event sponsors – Coca-Cola Malaysia and First Solar Malaysia for their kind support.
On Aug 9, AMCHAM’s CEO Siobhan Das and the U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, HE Brian McFeeters met with the AMCHAM members in Penang at NI Malaysia’s office.
Members were able to express and discuss concerns pertaining to their industries, ESG initiatives, opportunities in IPEF and more. Many thanks from NI Malaysia for kindly hosting this meeting!
Invest KL in collaboration with the MIT Technology Review developed and launched a sustainability-themed report titled “Breaking New Ground: Sustainability in Malaysia”.
This report identifies what global companies in Greater Kuala Lumpur—and Malaysia as a whole—are doing to achieve their environmental, social, and governance targets, and how their local experiences could be applied globally.
Read the report here
