KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 -- Yili, one of the top five global dairy producers recently held a ceremony commemorating the eighth anniversary of its CSR project ‘Yili's Ark’.
At the press conference, the K-12 Campus Safety Evaluation Indicator System (Yili's Campus Safety Dashboard or the Dashboard) was officially released.
Dedicated to strengthening campus safety at primary and junior high schools in China, the system can effectively guide schools and teachers in detecting campus hazards through scientific approaches.
Yili's Campus Safety Dashboard is a present from ‘Yili's Ark’ to China's schools, children, and wider society to help ensure the safe growth and development of children, according to a statement.
The evaluation is based on 10 key indicators, including the environment around the campus; the physical and mental health of teachers and students; public health and food security on campus; and emergency responses.
The evaluation results are displayed in the form of ‘radar charts’ to help schools easily evaluate the overall situation of campus safety.
In the context of the pandemic, the Dashboard has added special measures to respond to major outbreaks; provide online lessons about safety; and, support the psychological wellbeing of teachers and students after an extended campus closure, among others.
To date, the ‘Yili's Ark’ project has been introduced in over 500 schools in 40 districts, counties, and cities from 25 provinces across China and has trained over 300 primary school teachers and campus safety managers, benefiting more than 300,000 children in total.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, 10 December 2020
Yili introduces K-12 Campus Safety Evaluation Indicator System
MERDEKA AWARD 2020 HONOURS FOUR RECIPIENTS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Four recipients will be conferred the prestigious Merdeka Award 2020 for their exceptional and sustainable contributions in their respective fields to Malaysia and its people.
The announcement comes following an extensive and exhaustive search within Malaysia and internationally, championing distinction and sustainability. This award aims to inspire and help Malaysians persevere to succeed against unprecedented challenges in this new normal.
The recipients of the 2020 Merdeka Award by categories are:
• Education and Community: National Cancer Council (MAKNA)
For their outstanding contribution in providing financial, medical, emotional and social support to cancer patients while advocating and furthering cancer research for over 26 years.
• Environment: South East Asia Rainforest Research Partnership (SEARRP)
For their outstanding contribution to the conservation, sustainable management and restoration of Malaysia’s forest ecosystem as well as the education and training of environmental scientists.
• Outstanding Scholastic Achievement: Professor Dr Ng Kwan Hoong
For his outstanding contribution in education and pioneering work advancing the fields of medical physics and radiation medicine in Malaysia.
• Outstanding Contribution to the People of Malaysia: Suzanne Mooney
For her outstanding contribution in reducing Malaysia’s food waste by feeding and donating essential items to those in need through The Lost Food Project.
Founders of the Merdeka Award – PETRONAS, ExxonMobil and Shell – congratulated the recipients on their exemplary efforts.
PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Tengku Muhammad Taufik, said: “As a founding member, PETRONAS is proud that the Merdeka Award continues to recognise individuals and organisations that have contributed in an exceptional way to the people of Malaysia and global communities, especially as we navigate these difficult and unprecedented times.
“This recognition paves the way for excellence that will leave a legacy for future generations. It is my hope that the 2020 Merdeka Award recipients will continue their inspiring work with passion – lighting lives, sparking new ideas and striving towards achievements that create a better, lasting future for all.”
Tengku Muhammad Taufik added: “All the winners had demonstrated tremendous spirit and dedication, gaining not only recognition for their work but bringing exceptional advancement to the lives of Malaysians and the nation, creating a legacy as well as enduring the impact for future generations to come. They give life to the heart of “Merdeka” that beats in resonance with the hearts of all Malaysians.”
Shell Malaysia Chairman, Datuk Iain Lo said: “The dedication and efforts of our recipients towards bringing positive change and supporting our communities and the nation are truly commendable. Despite facing challenges with restrictions brought by the pandemic, our recipients continue to persevere and have laid a solid foundation towards delivering impactful and innovative solutions for a better future for Malaysia and I truly thank them for that.”
ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc. President and Chairman, Edward E. Graham said: “On behalf of the Merdeka Award, we thank them for their tireless efforts and perseverance for the benefit of the nation and the people. They truly embody the spirit of “Merdeka” and are an inspiration to all us.”
Due to the current COVID-19 situation in Malaysia, the recipients will be receiving their awards in a physical ceremony that will be held in 2021.
With today’s announcement, a total of 53 individuals, and four organisations have received the Merdeka Award. Each award category confers a Merdeka Award Trophy, Certificate of Recognition, and cash award.
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For more information and latest updates on the Merdeka Award, log on to the following sites:
Website: www.merdekaaward.my
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ABOUT THE MERDEKA AWARD
The Merdeka Award was established by PETRONAS, ExxonMobil and Shell on 27 August 2007, to recognise and reward excellent individuals and organisations whose works and achievements have not only contributed to the nation’s growth but have also inspired greatness in the people of Malaysia in the following categories, namely Education and Community, Environment, Health, Science and Technology, Outstanding Scholastic Achievement and Outstanding Contribution to the People of Malaysia.
The choice of name, Merdeka Award, reflects the Founding Members’ aim to commemorate the true spirit of independence, which transcends the conventional definition of national sovereignty. It explores the liberation of the mind and spirit – factors that foster the realisation of human potential and the pursuit of excellence.
Through the Merdeka Award’s other initiative, the Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment, the Merdeka Award aims to promote thought leadership and innovation, foster a culture of excellence and encourage a world view, thereby enhancing Malaysia’s standing as a dynamic, competitive 21st Century Global Player in all key sectors from science and technology to the arts.
Source: The Merdeka Award
CIMB SME WEBINAR HIGHLIGHTS TAX COMPLIANCE FROM BUDGET 2021 AND DATA ANALYTICS TO BENEFIT SMES
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Bank”) recently held a 2-hour webinar to share with SMEs critical information on taxation, opportunities and solutions to help them navigate the pandemic, following the Budget 2021 announcement. The session was co-hosted by Thenesh Kannaa, author of three books on Malaysian taxation and Partner at TraTax, and M.G. Ong, best-selling author of High Value Online Marketing Secrets for Small Business Owners and Chief Advisor of 6Biz.
With valuable insights on taxation and essential tools available for small businesses, the session saw close to 50 attendees from diverse business sectors such as engineering, apparel, consulting, academic institutions and other business enterprises.
Key items that SMEs could benefit from were covered in the session. These included tax rebates for new SMEs, reinvestment allowance, double deductions for senior citizens and ex-convicts, approved incentive schemes, as well as various specific tax incentives such as those for manufacturing, research and development, principal hub, global trading centre, healthcare, capital markets, equity crowdfunding, and real estate. Other topics highlighted include benefits valid for Year of Assessment 2021 onwards, eligibility as well as those announced under the PENJANA short-term economic recovery plan.
The use of data analytics, to help identify and solve business issues so that businesses are able to assess their sales model, was also covered. This includes how data analytics can be used as an aid to recover from the effects of the pandemic, providing clear opportunities for actionable insights such as maximising revenue, drive efficiency, predict business outcomes, while enabling SMEs to identify top products and better manage cash flow.
Apart from this, M.G Ong also offered free consultancy sessions for the first 10 companies. CIMB has supported over 700 SMEs since the start of the pandemic through a series of webinars to digitalise their businesses with Partners including Shopmatic, BusinessHR, Taylors Community and others. For updates on future sessions SMEs are encouraged to visit www.cimb.com for more information.
About CIMB
CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading universal banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM30.6 billion as at 30 September 2020. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present in all 10 ASEAN nations (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and Philippines). Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, the US and UK.
CIMB has one of the most extensive retail branch networks in ASEAN with 673 branches and around 34,000 employees as at 30 September 2020. The Group’s investment banking arm is one of the largest Asia Pacific-based investment banks, while it offers comprehensive research coverage of around 950 stocks in the region via its CGS-CIMB joint venture. CIMB is also the 92.5% shareholder of Bank CIMB Niaga in Indonesia, and 94.8% shareholder of CIMB Thai in Thailand.
The speakers at CIMB's talk for SMEs: Thenesh Kanaa, Partner, TraTax and M.G. Ong, Chief Advisor, 6Biz.
SOURCE : CIMB Group
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
THE MILLA GROUP SELECTS THE LEDDAR PIXELL FROM LEDDARTECH FOR THE MILLA POD AUTONOMOUS SHUTTLE
QUEBEC CITY, Nov 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeddarTech®, a global leader in Level 1-5 ADAS and AD sensing technology, is proud to have been selected by the MILLA Group as the supplier for their cocoon LiDAR sensor. The MILLA Group has selected the award-winning Leddar™ Pixell as the front-end LiDAR for their MILLA POD autonomous shuttle.
The Leddar Pixell is the most robust solid-state LiDAR on the market. This sensor provides a 180-degree horizontal field of view (FoV) and can offer 360-degree coverage of a vehicle when four modules are used. The Leddar Pixell offers best-in-class shock and vibration resistance meeting ISO 16750-3 requirements and complies with the SAE J1455 standard for heavy dust intrusion, positioning the Leddar Pixell for use in the industrial vehicle markets requiring robustness and durability. Also, the Leddar Pixell is IP67 certified and provides an MTBF of more than 148,000 hours, which is equivalent to ten times that of scanning solutions. The Leddar Pixell is ideal for shuttles, robotaxis, ADVs, and other off-road vehicles used in construction, agriculture, and mining applications.
“MILLA has engaged with LeddarTech on the robust Leddar Pixell for our MILLA POD. The POD is an innovative autonomous shuttle that has been deployed throughout Europe and North America,” stated Éric Gendarme, Managing director of the MILLA Group. “The radical changes we implemented in the POD related to the design lend themselves well to the Leddar Pixell; this LiDAR enables us to have a 180-degree field of view, which increases safety and overall reliability of our autonomous shuttle.” Mr. Gendarme continued: “The MILLA POD, equipped with Leddar Pixell along with the other autonomous technology components that make up our operating systems, was submitted to the RATP Group, a State-owned public transport operator operating in 13 countries and on four continents, tasked with evaluating and qualifying autonomous public transportation vehicles. The RATP reported that the operating systems of the MILLA POD, which included the Leddar Pixell, meet the stringent qualification requirements,” Mr. Gendarme concluded.
“We are honored to be a chosen supplier to MILLA Group for our sensing technology,” stated Frantz Saintellemy, President and COO of LeddarTech. “The MILLA Group represents a forward-thinking organization that tackles autonomous shuttle technology with a new and innovative approach; we are proud that our Leddar Pixell contributed to MILLA’s technical certification with the RATP Group,” Mr. Saintellemy concluded.
About MILLA Group
MILLA Group is a leading independent French company of engineers specialized in the design, development, fabrication, and experimentation of new mobility products and services. MILLA’s new mobility concept is to provide a sustainable, modular, scalable, and adaptable transporting service accessible to everyone. Since 2019, MILLA’s shuttles are rolling daily on open roads at the speed of 30 km/h in autonomous mode, a unique service on Earth. Today MILLA is the only mobility provider proposing on-demand and multi-modal transportation solutions (people and goods) for rural and peri-urban zones. The technologies implemented by MILLA Group have significant impacts also on the automotive industry. Major world-leading companies are using MILLA’s services, such as robotization and automation of vehicles and their experimentation on open roads.
Contact Éric Gendarme at eric.g@milla.net
About LeddarTech
LeddarTech is a leader in environmental sensing platforms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems. Founded in 2007, LeddarTech has evolved to become a comprehensive end-to-end environmental sensing company by enabling customers to solve critical sensing and perception challenges across the entire value chain of the automotive and mobility market segments. With its LeddarVision™ sensor-fusion and perception platform and its cost-effective, scalable, and versatile LiDAR development solution for automotive-grade solid-state LiDARs based on the LeddarEngine™, LeddarTech enables Tier 1-2 automotive system integrators to develop full-stack sensing solutions for autonomy level 1 to 5. These solutions are actively deployed in autonomous shuttle, truck, bus, delivery vehicle, smart city/factory, and robotaxi applications. The company is responsible for several innovations in cutting-edge automotive and mobility remote-sensing applications, with over 95 patented technologies (granted or pending) enhancing ADAS and autonomous driving capabilities.
Additional information about LeddarTech is accessible at www.leddartech.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
Contact:
Daniel Aitken, Vice-President, Global Marketing, Communications and Product Management, LeddarTech Inc.
Tel.: + 1-418-653-9000 ext. 232
daniel.aitken@leddartech.com
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SOURCE : LeddarTech inc.