RHB Banking Group through RHB Investment Bank, brought together a diverse group of local and international investors at the ‘RHB ESG Forum – Envisioning A Better Future’, creating an engaging platform focusing on the topic of ESG investing.
The three-day event held from 22 June 2021 to 24 June 2021 promotes deeper engagement within the investment community by facilitating discussions on current and future issues and trends surrounding ESG investing in Malaysia.
PwC recently unveiled a new global strategy to respond to fundamental changes in the world called The New Equation. It consists of PwC firms worldwide investing US$12 billion (about RM49.99 billion) over the next five years.
The New Equation will focus on two interconnecting needs its clients face in the coming years. The first is to build trust, which has never been more important nor more difficult.
Malaysia, 28 May 2021 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition has launched a 12-week Nutrition for Zero Hunger (NFZH) STAR Program to provide good nutrition to children and educate them on cultivating healthy eating and active lifestyle habits. The participants of the program include two of Casa Herbalife Nutrition partners in Malaysia – Amitabha Charity Orphanage in Johor Bahru and Good Samaritan Home in Klang.
In the wake of the current circumstances, many Malaysians have been impacted by the economic uncertainties. A recent food insecurity study by OnePoll conducted on behalf of Herbalife Nutrition reveals, 43% Asia Pacific consumers faced food security concerns at some point in their lives. Due to the lack of available financial resources for food at the household level, food insecurity in Asia Pacific has been exacerbated by current situation, which contributes to poor health and nutritional outcomes. The survey also revealed that consumers are struggling to maintain healthy balanced diet – with more than half still struggling to eat a diet aligned with their country’s dietary guidelines due to high cost of food.
“Many children, especially those from the vulnerable community are not eating right and adequately to help them gain optimum growth and health. Through our Nutrition for Zero Hunger STAR program, we hope to help these children adopt a healthy, active lifestyle in their daily routines for healthier lives in the future,” said Steven Chin, Senior Director/General Manager, Herbalife Nutrition Malaysia and Singapore.
The program has benefited the children from both Amitabha Charity Orphanage and Good Samaritan Home, as the home operators shared that they see a change in the children’s energy levels and lifestyles. The NFZH STAR Program set up a reward system encouraging children to participate in tasks such as finishing a plate of fruits, do five jumping jacks and running in place. To recognize their achievement, a stamp is given to them as a reward. Those who have collected a certain number of stamps is then rewarded with various gifts such as skipping ropes, book vouchers and board games.
“I am grateful that I am part of this program. Not only do I feel better physically, I also feel good mentally. I will be more disciplined in eating proper meal and improving myself so I can grow healthily,” shares Esther, 14, from Good Samaritan Home.
Christine Goh, Deputy Principal of Amitabha Charity Orphanage also commented on one of their children, You Hui’s, 11, plight prior to taking up the NFZH STAR Program. “We know that poor and unhealthy lifestyle can lead to many health issues. When You Hui got her first menstrual experience, she suffered from terrible menstrual pain that made her upset and frustrated. With the NFZH STAR Program, all children including You Hui consumed sufficient vegetables, fruits, water and exercised regularly for 12 weeks. To date, she no longer suffers from any menstrual pain, and is back to being a cheerful girl again!”
“As a leader in the nutrition industry, we are committed to finding the answers to the challenge of global hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition through our ‘Nutrition for Zero Hunger’ initiative. By working with like-minded partners, such as our Casa Herbalife Nutrition partners, we are able to provide access to healthy nutrition and nutrition education to underserved communities and work towards the overall United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 2 – Zero Hunger of ending hunger by 2030,” added Steven Chin.
“After three months, the NFZH STAR Program has brought about lots of positive changes to children in terms of health and study results. The children have started to enjoy eating vegetables, drinking enough water, doing exercises and also started taking their charge of their health,” concluded the representative from both homes.
Congratulations to the members of The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)’s Young Investors Society (YIS) who recently competed in the 2021 Malaysia Stock Pitch Competition!
ISKL’s YIS team, mainly from the Class of 2022 and 2024, consisted of Allen Z. and Keith W., who took first place with Enviva Partners, a bio-renewables company, winning a pair of Apple Airpods. E-Therng L. and Christian V. won second place pitching Sea Ltd., the parent company of Shopee.com. They also took second place in the Asia Regional Finals, which was held a week later. In addition, Erica H. and James Y. took third place with Wuxi Biologics, a vaccine manufacturer in China.
YIS is an international club established to prepare the next generation of outstanding investors. Since its inception in 2017, the ISKL YIS chapter has taught countless HS students about the basics of investing and the stock market via the club’s weekly meetings paving the way towards gaining financial literacy for a lifetime!
The stock competition concludes the investment skills gained during the year by providing HS students hands-on mentoring in financial analysis to create a “best stock idea” and analyze a publicly traded company.
To find out more about ISKL’s many co-curricular clubs, go here.
Micron Technology Inc, a US-headquartered provider of memory and storage solutions, today announced the successful completion of its participation in the nation’s Public-Private Partnership Industrial COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (Pikas) by vaccinating 2,200 of its staff.
The effort, which began on June 16 and completed in five days, has resulted in efficient patient registration and safe administration of the vaccines under the collaboration with Bukit Jawi Golf Resort Vaccination Centre in Penang and appointed medical service provider, Qualitas.
A total of RM7.33 billion worth of investment projects had been realised in Iskandar Malaysia from January to April 2021, with 80 per cent coming from foreign investors and the remaining 20 per cent from local. Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) chief executive Datuk Ismail Ibrahim said the realised investment indicated a positive stance of Iskandar Malaysia as it still retains investors’ trust.
“We hope this confidence will continue and encourage other investors to see the region as an ideal platform to start, rebuild or expand their business and operations during or in preparation of the post-COVID-19 pandemic,” he said in a statement today.
