The Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, The Thai Chamber of Commerce, and Koelnmesse Germany cordially invite Thai food and beverage businesses to participate in “THAIFEX â ANUGA ASIA 2025”, Asiaâs leading food and beverage trade show. The event offers an invaluable platform for Thai businesses as Thai exhibitors to showcase their products and engage in business negotiation with potential buyers worldwide. Registration opens on 1st July 2024 at 9:00 AM via the THAIFEX Online system at  http://thaifex.thaichamber.org or www.thaichamber.org.
THAIFEX â ANUGA ASIA 2025 will take place from 27th to 31st May 2025, spanning over 130,000 square meters at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. This global platform provides the opportunity for Thai entrepreneurs to network with international buyers, expand their markets, and discover new innovations, technologies, and business ideas.
The previous THAIFEX â ANUGA ASIA 2024 event was a resounding success, attracting over 138,000 visitors from around the world and generating trade value over 96 billion baht. Moreover, the event also provided SMEs and startups with the chance to launch and present their products and services to the international market. Exhibitors were satisfied with the event and determined to continue participating in the upcoming event.
THAIFEX â ANUGA ASIA 2025 welcomes exhibitors from all segments of the food and beverage industry, including large enterprises, SMEs, and startups. Whether you are a returning exhibitor or a new exhibitor, this event is an excellent opportunity to grow your business to new heights. For more information, please visit www.thaifex-anuga.com.
AIA Malaysia, represented here by Chief Executive Officer Ben Ng (Right) and Chief Marketing Officer Heng Zee Wang (Left) together with Puan Ida Hairani, Deputy Director of Sports, Co-curricular & Arts Division Ministry of Education Malaysia (Second from Right) presenting the prize for the winner of the AIA Healthiest Schools (AHS) Competition. The winners in the Primary Schools category were SK Putrajaya Presint 11 (1), and in the Secondary Schools category, SMK Convent Butterworth.
Winning schools receive prizes totalling USD 100,000 for their innovative ideas to create a healthier and happier learning environment
Kuala Lumpur, 20 June 2024 â AIA Malaysia revealed the winners of the AIA Healthiest Schools (AHS) Competition, recognising schools for promoting healthy habits amongst students and prioritising student well-being. 18 primary and secondary schools across the country were honoured at the insurerâs inaugural AIA Healthiest Schools Awards Ceremony for their exceptional efforts in implementing innovative ideas to make schools a healthier and happier place for learning.
The competition which is part of the AIA Healthiest Schools programme ran from October 2023 to March 2024 and received submission entries from government, private and international schools nationwide. The winning schools were selected by the AHS panel of judges based on the breadth of their project, implementation and execution, level of engagement with teachers, students and the wider community, project impact as well as future plans.
The schools received prizes totalling USD 100,000 (approximately RM470,000) under the winner and highly commended awards across primary and secondary school categories.
SK Putrajaya Presint 11(1) emerged as the winner for the primary school category with its innovative HELPIE health mobile application initiative. Designed to enhance mental well-being among students, the app provides tools for stress identification and management, along with engaging games and health campaigns. The outcome of the project was impressive with over 500 students experiencing a reduction in stress levels from 34% to 18%, while 92% reported improved emotional understanding.
Primary School Category WinnersÂ
1st Place (USD 13,000 / RM 60,600): SK Putrajaya Presint 11(1) (Putrajaya)
3rd Place (USD 9,000 / RM 42,000) Â : SK Kanchong Darat (Selangor)
4th Place (USD 9,000 / RM 42,000) Â : SK Oran (Perlis)Â
Highly Commended (USD 2,000 / RM 9,300 each)
Sayfol International School (Kuala Lumpur)
SK Jalan Empat, Bandar Baru Bangi (Selangor)
SK Kuala Perlis (Perlis)
SK Seri Gemilang (Penang)
SJK(C) New Kopisan (Perak)
Meanwhile for the secondary school category, SMK Convent Butterworth clinched the top spot with its Eco-Jump Rope and Dumbbell project, aimed at promoting active lifestyles among students. This initiative utilises zero-cost workout equipment crafted from recycled materials, encouraging students to engage in eco-friendly workouts. The project fosters fitness and sustainability, promoting creativity, teamwork, and a greener lifestyle among students.
2nd Place (USD 9,000 / RM 42,000) : SMK Taman Maluri (Kuala Lumpur)
3rd Place (USD 9,000 / RM 42,000)Â Â : SMK Dato’ Jaafar Hassan (Perlis)
4th Place (USD 9,000 / RM 42,000)Â Â : SMK Sri Perak (Perak)
Highly Commended (USD 2,000 / RM 9,300 each)
SMK Lembah Subang (Selangor)
SMK Jalan Tiga (Selangor)
SMK Saujana Utama (Selangor)
SMK Kampung Baru Kerteh (Terengganu)
Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar (Negeri Sembilan)
Ben Ng, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Malaysia expresses his gratitude for the remarkable efforts of school children and educators across Malaysia in advocating health and wellness initiatives in them through AIAâs Healthiest Schools Programme (AHS).
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Ben Ng, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Malaysia said, âAt AIA, our purpose is to empower, educate, and inspire individuals to lead healthier, longer, and better lives. The AIA Healthiest Schools programme is an extension of this purpose and todayâs ceremony marks a significant milestone in our journey to uplift the health and wellness of our children.
âItâs a privilege to celebrate the remarkable efforts of our children and educators who have made a tangible difference in promoting health and wellness within the school setting. From innovative mental health apps to eco-friendly fitness projects, the competition entries received this year were nothing short of inspiring. These creative initiatives have made a real impact, not just in reducing stress and improving fitness, but in fostering a sense of community and shared purpose among students.â shared Ben.
The primary and secondary school winners â SK Putrajaya Presint 11(1) and SMK Convent Butterworth will proudly represent Malaysia at the AIA Healthiest Schools Regional Awards scheduled to take place this July in Bali, Indonesia. Both schools will compete on a regional level against winning schools from five other AIA markets, including Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Australia, and Vietnam where one winner (school) will walk away with USD100,000.
âWe are grateful towards the support from the Ministry of Education, our education partner, LeapEd, esteemed judges, schools and educators who have believed in the programme. The active participation of all parties involved has made the programme a success and we look forward to continuing our efforts in building healthier schools in the years to come,â he added.
AIA Malaysia and Puan Ida Hairani, Deputy Director of Sports, Co-curricular & Arts Division Ministry of Education Malaysia, honours 18 schools from both primary and secondary categories with the AIA Healthiest Schools Awards.
Endorsed by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, the AIA Healthiest Schools programme is designed to encourage healthy living habits among students aged five to 16 by promoting healthy eating, active lifestyles, mental wellbeing, as well as health and sustainability in schools. The programme provides free downloadable resources that will equip teachers to effectively introduce health and wellbeing concepts into the classrooms.
Schools interested in registering for the AIA Healthiest Schools programme can find more information at https://ahs.aia.com/my/en where teaching resources can also be accessed. Schools are welcome to submit entries for the second edition of the AIA Healthiest Schools Competition from August 2024 onwards.
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Pengarah Komunikasi Korporat McDonaldâs Malaysia, Puan Shamsidar Yahya (kiri) menyerahkan daging korban kepada komuniti Kampung Pasir Baru sempena Hari Raya Aidiladha semalam di Madrasah Al-Syukriah Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur
Sumbangan Aidiladha McDonaldâs Malaysia kembali berkongsi rezeki dengan masyarakat yang memerlukan
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 JUN 2024 â McDonaldâs Malaysia sebagai syarikat 100% milik orang Islam membantu komuniti dengan menyumbangkan lembu bagi tujuan ibadah korban sempena Hari Raya Aidiladha pada tahun ini.
Sebanyak tujuh ekor lembu korban disumbangkan oleh restoran perkhidmatan segera itu, yang mana lima ekor daripadanya diserahkan menerusi Program Korban Perdana 2024 anjuran Yayasan Amal Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang (Yayasan Amal TYT Pulau Pinang), manakala dua ekor selebihnya diserahkan ke Madrasah Al-Syukriah, Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur.
âHari Raya Aidiladha mempunyai keistimewaan tersendiri kerana ia disambut meriah oleh semua masyarakat yang datang bersatu untuk bergotong-royong menunaikan ibadah korban. Ibadah korban juga adalah satu peluang kepada yang berkemampuan untuk menzahirkan keprihatinan kepada komuniti melalui perkongsian rezeki terutamanya kepada golongan fakir dan miskin. Justeru, McDonaldâs Malaysia menyertai ibadah ini sebagai sebahagian daripada komitmen syarikat muslim dan kerana ia bertepatan dengan teras syarikat untuk menjadi jiran yang prihatin kepada komuniti di sekitar lokasi operasi restoran kami,â kata Datoâ Azmir Jaafar, Pengarah Urusan dan Rakan Operasi Tempatan, McDonaldâs Malaysia.
âPemberian ini adalah satu cara untuk kami kembali menyumbang kepada komuniti yang memerlukan dan juga meringankan beban keluarga yang menerima daging korban ini untuk meraikan Aidiladha dengan gembira. Semoga sumbangan lembu korban pemberian McDonaldâs Malaysia ini akan memanfaatkan kariah masjid dan surau yang menerimanya serta mengeratkan lagi hubungan silaturahim antara komunitiâ tambah Datoâ Azmir Jaafar.
Dalam pada itu, lembu korban sumbangan McDonaldâs Malaysia diwakili oleh warga kerja McDonaldâs yang asnaf, yang mana sebanyak 49 asnaf berkesempatan mengambil bahagian dalam ibadah korban pada tahun ini. Segala proses diuruskan oleh pihak penganjur dengan kerjasama pekerja McDonaldâs Malaysia yang turut menyertai sesi gotong-royong melapah dan mengagihkan daging korban.
McDonaldâs Malaysia turut menyediakan hidangan kepada kariah Madrasah Al-Syukriah Pantai Dalam sebelum memulakan ibadah korban semalam
Selain itu, McDonaldâs Malaysia juga sentiasa berusaha mencari peluang untuk menyantuni komuniti melalui Program Komuniti McDonaldâs & RMHC. Terbaharu, McDonaldâs Malaysia telah menyambut Hari Bapa bersama 100 warga emas di Semenyih, menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri bersama warga Kampung Banting Sabak Bernam dan sumbangan moreh ke masjid-masjid dan surau-surau sempena Ramadan, selain melunaskan pembayaran zakat korporat setiap tahun ke institusi zakat negeri-negeri. Dianggarkan sebanyak 19,000 aktiviti kemasyaratan dilaksanakan setiap tahun merangkumi segenap lapisan masyarakat.
McDonaldâs Malaysia adalah sebuah syarikat 100% milik orang Islam dan pemilikan tempatan yang dimiliki oleh Datoâ Azmir Jaafar sebagai Pengarah Urusan dan Rakan Kongsi Tempatan sejak tahun 2017.
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