KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 -- Coursera, the world’s leading online learning platform has announced the Coursera Workforce Recovery Initiative, assisting governments worldwide to provide unemployed workers with free access to 3,800 online courses.
According to a statement, the states of Illinois, Arizona and Oklahoma of the United States, as well as the governments of Colombia, Costa Rica, Greece, Malaysia, Panama, Ukraine and Uzbekistan will be the first to make the initiative available.
The initiative’s goal is to help impacted workers develop the knowledge and skills to be re-employed.
Federal, state and local governments can sign up until Sept 30 and learners enrolled by then will have until year-end to complete the courses.
Through the Coursera Workforce Recovery Initiative, governments can provide unemployed workers, many of whom lack financial resources, with job-relevant online learning.
The 3,800 courses on Coursera are taught by the world’s leading university and industry educators, covering critical business, technology and data science skills.
The initiative also includes Professional Certificates, like the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, designed specifically to train people for high-demand jobs.
The Coursera Workforce Recovery Initiative is modelled after a highly successful initiative that the company launched on March 12, to offer free courses to colleges and universities that have closed their campuses.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday 29 April 2020
Thursday 23 April 2020
COVID-19: Dole launches initiative to supply nutritious foods globally
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 -- Dole Packaged Foods LLC has launched an initiative to supply nutritious foods to the needy to provide much-needed assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dole is inviting other organisations and companies, large and small worldwide, to join them to help cast a little sunshine in dark times and ensure the health of those in need.
From kids to the elderly, to those who are on the front lines caring for others, through a series of donations and partnerships, Dole is aiming to help close the gaps to access to healthy food in trying times.
The company has committed its resources, facilities and social impact efforts under its Sunshine for All Promise for people to have access to the nutritious food they need.
It includes delivering sunshine for the frontline; teaming up with World Central Kitchen to support seniors and under-served families in California; partnering with Lyft to provide under-served seniors with nutritious foods in Seattle and Chicago; and delivering fruit cups to healthcare workers at hospitals in Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain) and Auckland (New Zealand), among others.
According to a statement, Dole will also launch a campaign honouring essential frontline workers as superheroes, thanking their partners and calling on others to join its mission to make Sunshine For All a reality.
Dole has doubled down with its employees to ensure they have what they need to stay healthy. It also created resources for employees who may come in contact with the virus and is working to upgrade its hospital immunity facilities in Dolefil/Polomolok to ensure doctors are well equipped to service the community.
-- BERNAMA
Dole is inviting other organisations and companies, large and small worldwide, to join them to help cast a little sunshine in dark times and ensure the health of those in need.
From kids to the elderly, to those who are on the front lines caring for others, through a series of donations and partnerships, Dole is aiming to help close the gaps to access to healthy food in trying times.
The company has committed its resources, facilities and social impact efforts under its Sunshine for All Promise for people to have access to the nutritious food they need.
It includes delivering sunshine for the frontline; teaming up with World Central Kitchen to support seniors and under-served families in California; partnering with Lyft to provide under-served seniors with nutritious foods in Seattle and Chicago; and delivering fruit cups to healthcare workers at hospitals in Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain) and Auckland (New Zealand), among others.
According to a statement, Dole will also launch a campaign honouring essential frontline workers as superheroes, thanking their partners and calling on others to join its mission to make Sunshine For All a reality.
Dole has doubled down with its employees to ensure they have what they need to stay healthy. It also created resources for employees who may come in contact with the virus and is working to upgrade its hospital immunity facilities in Dolefil/Polomolok to ensure doctors are well equipped to service the community.
-- BERNAMA
Fusionex supports Masala Wheels initiative, sponsors meals for needy
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Fusionex is supporting Masala Wheels’ socially impactful campaign, ‘Food Without Borders’, by sponsoring meals for people struggling due to the restrictions of the Movement Control Order.
According to a statement, via the ‘Pay It Forward’ initiative, the data technology specialist has sponsored balanced meals currently delivered by Masala Wheels’ volunteers to identified beneficiaries.
This social campaign will aid those in this unfortunate situation, including the marginalised communities, at-risk groups, urban needy, university students and welfare homes.
To date, the initiative has raised over 13,000 meals through 254 contributors to recipients from different groups.
Meals provided by Masala Wheels consist of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, with the food differing daily based on the number of orders.
“We are humbled to be playing a small part in supporting a great campaign with a noble cause that provides sustenance to the underprivileged and aid them when they need it the most. This is the least we can do as a fellow human being,” said Fusionex Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Seri Ivan Teh.
-- BERNAMA
According to a statement, via the ‘Pay It Forward’ initiative, the data technology specialist has sponsored balanced meals currently delivered by Masala Wheels’ volunteers to identified beneficiaries.
This social campaign will aid those in this unfortunate situation, including the marginalised communities, at-risk groups, urban needy, university students and welfare homes.
To date, the initiative has raised over 13,000 meals through 254 contributors to recipients from different groups.
Meals provided by Masala Wheels consist of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, with the food differing daily based on the number of orders.
“We are humbled to be playing a small part in supporting a great campaign with a noble cause that provides sustenance to the underprivileged and aid them when they need it the most. This is the least we can do as a fellow human being,” said Fusionex Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Seri Ivan Teh.
-- BERNAMA
Monday 20 April 2020
HANGZHOU 2022 ASIAN PARA GAMES MASCOT UNVEILED
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Mascot of the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou 2022
HANGZHOU, China, Apr. 20, 2020 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
The official mascot of the 4th Asian Para Games was announced to the world during a ceremony held online.
The charming and optimistic bird Feifei (pronounced Fay Fay in English) is based on a common motif of a "divine bird" in the prehistoric Liangzhu Culture of Hangzhou. The "divine bird" is a harbinger of good news and messenger of culture and happiness in Chinese culture.
The first 'Fei' means flying, referring to inclusiveness, respect and fraternity of society. The second 'Fei' represents the tenacity of athletes with disabilities who pursue their dreams.
A mark on the mascot's face resembles the letter "i", a reference to the "intelligent city" of Hangzhou that is an important hub in China's internet. A ring on its chest comprising 45 dots is symbolic of the joyful gathering of all Asian Paralympic Committee members.
Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed graced the event with a congratulatory letter. "We are very pleased that the mascot has been launched so far ahead of the Games in order to start building excitement right across Asia," he said.
The Asian Paralympic Games is the largest comprehensive sports event for the disabled in Asia. Held every four years, it takes place after the closing of the Asian Games. The Games will be held from October 9-15 after previous Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2018.
The competition venues used during the Hangzhou Asian Games in September will be upgraded for the Paralympic Games, with improved barrier-free facilities to ensure the needs of competing athletes being met.
Source: Hangzhou Asian Para Games Organising Committee
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Saturday 18 April 2020
China’s Chongqing Liangjiang New Area grabs major opportunities for inland opening-up
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Industry Service Summit was recently held, with topics including new business forms of digital economy discussed by local governments, enterprises and industrial organisations via online exchanges.
According to Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Administrative Committee in a statement, the summit was held in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area.
Following the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Coordinated Development Region, the Yangtze River Delta Integration, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle has become another of China’s important regional development strategy.
With national central cities Chongqing and Chengdu as the core area, China plans to develop a significant growth pole in its western region based on the Belt and Road Initiative and Yangtze River Economic Belt.
As the first national development and opening-up new area in inland China, Chongqing Liangjiang New Area witnesses its 10th anniversary of establishment in 2020, and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle initiative is also a new opportunity for the new area.
This year, it will coordinate the COVID-19 prevention and control as well as economic and social development to minimise the impact of the pandemic with a high standard of openness.
In the future, Liangjiang New Area will focus on building an open portal of inland China through optimised business environment, high-quality and efficient services so as to become a vital global investment destination.
More details at http://www.liangjiang.gov.cn.
-- BERNAMA
According to Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Administrative Committee in a statement, the summit was held in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area.
Following the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Coordinated Development Region, the Yangtze River Delta Integration, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle has become another of China’s important regional development strategy.
With national central cities Chongqing and Chengdu as the core area, China plans to develop a significant growth pole in its western region based on the Belt and Road Initiative and Yangtze River Economic Belt.
As the first national development and opening-up new area in inland China, Chongqing Liangjiang New Area witnesses its 10th anniversary of establishment in 2020, and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle initiative is also a new opportunity for the new area.
This year, it will coordinate the COVID-19 prevention and control as well as economic and social development to minimise the impact of the pandemic with a high standard of openness.
In the future, Liangjiang New Area will focus on building an open portal of inland China through optimised business environment, high-quality and efficient services so as to become a vital global investment destination.
More details at http://www.liangjiang.gov.cn.
-- BERNAMA
Friday 17 April 2020
Merck Foundation seeks 'Stay At Home' Media Recognition Awards applications for Asian journalists
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany is calling for ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards applications for journalists in Asian countries.
Themed ‘Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and keep Physically and Mentally Healthy during Coronavirus Lockdown’, the awards are open to all journalists from print, online, radio and multimedia platforms.
According to the foundation’s chief executive officer, Dr Rasha Kelej in a statement, the ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Award will encourage media to sensitise the communities.
“Raising awareness about coronavirus in our communities will contribute to supporting health workers who are at the forefront of COVID-19 response - providing high quality, respectful treatment and care, it will also enhance their great efforts in leading community dialogue to address fears and questions. Our hearts and thoughts are with them”.
More than one winner will be chosen from each category. The most creative and influential media work aiming to raise awareness and sensitising communities about this alarming topic at a regular basis will be eligible to win.
Entries can be submitted until June 30 via email to submit@merck-foundation.com, along with details (including name, gender, country, media house, email address and mobile number) and entry as an attachment.
For each platform category, the prize money is up to US$500. (US$1 = RM4.322)
-- BERNAMA
Thursday 16 April 2020
ERIEZ® APPOINTS GUENTHARDT PRESIDENT AND CEO
Erie, PA, April 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Erie, PA— Eriez® Chairman Richard Merwin announces the appointment of Lukas Guenthardt to the position of President and CEO. Eriez selected Guenthardt to fill this leadership role when Timothy Shuttleworth retired after serving as the company’s President and CEO since 2004.
Guenthardt joined the Eriez Board of Directors in 2011 and was named Executive Vice President of Global Strategy and Development in 2014. Merwin says, “Lukas is an accomplished global executive with a proven track record. His years of experience managing our global subsidiaries have prepared him well for success as our new President and CEO to lead Eriez’ strong position and growth opportunities in key industrial markets, including food processing, pharmaceutical, mining, chemicals, paper, rubber and metals recycling.”
According to Merwin, Guenthardt has developed and implemented business operations systems that strengthened Eriez’ drive toward a more integrated global company. “Lukas’s emphasis on accelerating the company’s business development initiatives in new and existing markets has helped Eriez maintain and expand our worldwide leadership position across the diverse industries we serve,” says Merwin. He adds, “I look forward to working even more closely with Lukas as we move ahead with a continued focus on the growth and success of Eriez as our shared priority.”
Prior to joining Eriez, Guenthardt was with K-Tron International for 20 years, serving in various executive capacities during that time. He started in K-Tron’s research and development department and then relocated to Switzerland to direct European and Asian operations. Guenthardt later moved back to the United States to head K-Tron’s strategy and acquisition activities and subsequently was named President of K-Tron’s Size Reduction Group.
Guenthardt earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from The University of Basel and a Master of Science in Management from Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is Eriez’ fourth president since the company’s founding in 1942.
Eriez is recognized as world authority in separation technologies. The company’s magnetic lift and separation, metal detection, flotation, materials feeding, screening, conveying and controlling equipment have application in the process, metalworking, packaging, plastics, rubber, recycling, mining, aggregate and textile industries. Eriez manufactures and markets these products through 12 international facilities located on six continents. For more information, call toll-free (888) 300-ERIEZ (3743) within the U.S. and Canada. For online users, visit www.eriez.com or send email to eriez@eriez.com. Eriez World Headquarters is located at 2200 Asbury Road, Erie, PA 16506
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Guenthardt joined the Eriez Board of Directors in 2011 and was named Executive Vice President of Global Strategy and Development in 2014. Merwin says, “Lukas is an accomplished global executive with a proven track record. His years of experience managing our global subsidiaries have prepared him well for success as our new President and CEO to lead Eriez’ strong position and growth opportunities in key industrial markets, including food processing, pharmaceutical, mining, chemicals, paper, rubber and metals recycling.”
According to Merwin, Guenthardt has developed and implemented business operations systems that strengthened Eriez’ drive toward a more integrated global company. “Lukas’s emphasis on accelerating the company’s business development initiatives in new and existing markets has helped Eriez maintain and expand our worldwide leadership position across the diverse industries we serve,” says Merwin. He adds, “I look forward to working even more closely with Lukas as we move ahead with a continued focus on the growth and success of Eriez as our shared priority.”
Prior to joining Eriez, Guenthardt was with K-Tron International for 20 years, serving in various executive capacities during that time. He started in K-Tron’s research and development department and then relocated to Switzerland to direct European and Asian operations. Guenthardt later moved back to the United States to head K-Tron’s strategy and acquisition activities and subsequently was named President of K-Tron’s Size Reduction Group.
Guenthardt earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from The University of Basel and a Master of Science in Management from Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is Eriez’ fourth president since the company’s founding in 1942.
Eriez is recognized as world authority in separation technologies. The company’s magnetic lift and separation, metal detection, flotation, materials feeding, screening, conveying and controlling equipment have application in the process, metalworking, packaging, plastics, rubber, recycling, mining, aggregate and textile industries. Eriez manufactures and markets these products through 12 international facilities located on six continents. For more information, call toll-free (888) 300-ERIEZ (3743) within the U.S. and Canada. For online users, visit www.eriez.com or send email to eriez@eriez.com. Eriez World Headquarters is located at 2200 Asbury Road, Erie, PA 16506
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Friday 10 April 2020
AMMETLIFE TAKAFUL NOMINATES FLEXISECURE-I LINK FOR SECOND LEG OF RACE FOR COVER
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- AmMetLife Takaful Berhad will be participating in the second leg of Race for Cover : Towards Takaful 2020 (RFCTT 2020) organised by Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA). The race aims to create further awareness on Takaful offerings amongst Malaysians as well as to increase penetration on Family Takaful.
AmMetLife Takaful has nominated FlexiSecure-i Link, a shariah-compliant regular contribution investment-linked takaful plan with critical illness rider for the RFCTT 2020. According to Noor Azam Mohd Yusof, Chief Executive Officer, AmMetLife Takaful, “We are fully committed with MTA initiative to create awareness amongst Malaysians about financial protection through the second leg of Race for Cover. As the nation being tested with the COVID-19 pandemic, we can see a number of us are financially vulnerable when facing uncertainties in their lives. With this initiative, we will intensify our efforts to promote and educate the public about our flagship product – the FlexiSecure-i Link together with our bancatakaful partner - AmBank Islamic, which has the reach via 170 AmBank branches nationwide.”
Please visit www.ammetlifetakaful.com or call 1300 22 9777 for more information about FlexiSecure-i Link.
About AmMetLife Takaful
AmMetLife Takaful is a strategic partnership between AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank Group) and MetLife International Holdings, Inc. (MetLife). The strategic partnership combines the international expertise and financial strength of MetLife with the local strength and reach of AmBank Group. AmMetLife Takaful offers a comprehensive range of takaful solutions distributed by its authorised takaful agents nationwide. With our passion to provide excellent services, together with a deep and respectful knowledge of Shariah principles and values, we aim to be a customer centric and modern takaful operator in Malaysia.
SOURCE: AmBank Group
AmMetLife Takaful has nominated FlexiSecure-i Link, a shariah-compliant regular contribution investment-linked takaful plan with critical illness rider for the RFCTT 2020. According to Noor Azam Mohd Yusof, Chief Executive Officer, AmMetLife Takaful, “We are fully committed with MTA initiative to create awareness amongst Malaysians about financial protection through the second leg of Race for Cover. As the nation being tested with the COVID-19 pandemic, we can see a number of us are financially vulnerable when facing uncertainties in their lives. With this initiative, we will intensify our efforts to promote and educate the public about our flagship product – the FlexiSecure-i Link together with our bancatakaful partner - AmBank Islamic, which has the reach via 170 AmBank branches nationwide.”
Please visit www.ammetlifetakaful.com or call 1300 22 9777 for more information about FlexiSecure-i Link.
About AmMetLife Takaful
AmMetLife Takaful is a strategic partnership between AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank Group) and MetLife International Holdings, Inc. (MetLife). The strategic partnership combines the international expertise and financial strength of MetLife with the local strength and reach of AmBank Group. AmMetLife Takaful offers a comprehensive range of takaful solutions distributed by its authorised takaful agents nationwide. With our passion to provide excellent services, together with a deep and respectful knowledge of Shariah principles and values, we aim to be a customer centric and modern takaful operator in Malaysia.
SOURCE: AmBank Group
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