“Peraduan NESCAFÉ Jom Beli & Raikan Bersama” is Back Again!
Mr Othman Chraibi and other Nescafe teammates at the contest launch.
The world’s favourite coffee brand, NESCAFÉ is staging its “Peraduan NESCAFÉ Jom Beli & Raikan Bersama” again, offering RM250,000 worth of prizes in conjunction with the vibrant Hari Gawai and Pesta Kaamatan harvest festival celebrations in Sabah and Sarawak respectively.
Both festivals are celebrated annually as a sign of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest by the Kadazan-Dusun and Murut communities in Sabah, and the Dayaks in Sarawak. During this auspicious time, the locals will invite friends and families to their house to rekindle relationship and merriment, accompanied by a generous spread of food, as well as singing, dancing and merry-making throughout the day.
Mr. Othman Chraibi, Business Executive Officer of the Beverages Business Unit, Nestlé (Malaysia)Berhad said, “The Hari Gawai and Pesta Kaamatan festivals are close to our hearts as they mark the successful harvest of the local growers, likened to our endeavour of growing good beans to make a great cup of coffee. True to the spirit of the Gawai and Kaamatan festivities, NESCAFÉ aims to nurture love, unity and friendships by bringing people together.
This annual contest is our way of expressing gratitude to our consumers and creating great coffee experiences to make a world of a difference in peoples’ daily lives. We simply believe everyone deserves a great cup of coffee, and with NESCAFÉ, one can truly immerse into experiencing every aroma and taste that awaken the senses – so grab a cuppa and be greatly rewarded for it! Besides offering attractive prizes on a weekly basis, there will also be exciting activities via our in-stores and on-ground activations for the local communities to enjoy throughout May and June,” said Othman.
The “Peraduan NESCAFÉ Jom Beli & Raikan Bersama” contest runs from 1 May to 30 June 2022 with prizes worth RM250,000 to be won, equally split between RM125,000 for Sabah and RM125,000 for Sarawak. Consumers will stand a chance to win two units of Proton Saga 1.3 AT, one unit for each state, and other exciting prizes which include 18G gold bars for weekly First Place Prize winners and home appliances up for grabs each week throughout the contest duration.
Consumers can participate in the contest by purchasing selected NESCAFÉ products, namely NESCAFÉ Classic, NESCAFÉ 3IN1, NESCAFÉ GOLD (Jar & Mixes), NESCAFÉ Latte, NESCAFÉ White Coffee, NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto and Nestlé Coffeemate, as well as NESCAFÉ Ready-to-Drink products, worth at least RM10 in a single receipt.
Entries can be submitted through one of the following ways:
Via WhatsApp: Include name and MyKad No. on the original receipt as proof of purchase, snap a photo of the receipt and send it via WhatsApp to 018 228 2627 (Sabah) OR 018 228 7022 (Sarawak).
Via Contest Form: Fill in the entry form with the required details and send the form together with the proof of purchase (to be inserted in an envelope) to the P.O. Box address or contest drop box.
Easy peasy! There is no limit to the number of entries consumers can submit.
For more information on Peraduan NESCAFÉ‘s “Jom Beli & Raikan Bersama” and details on how to participate, check outwww.nescafe.com.my
Madam Tan handing goodie bag to MPK, Jabatan Kesihatan.
29th May 2022 Klang, Selangor – Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre Klang (SKSMC) hosted the SIHAT FEST 2022, which was held at Taman Rakyat Klang from 6:30 am to 10:30 am. This initiative aims to raise the general population’s health awareness, create a channel for health education, and offer free health screenings. The SKSMC is thrilled that the Yang Dipertua of the Majlis Perbandaran Klang, YBrs. Tpr. Puan Hajah Noraini bin Roslan, attended the event as a guest of honour.
The Sihat Fest 2022 community event which brought people from all walks of life was officiated by Madam Tan Suet Guan, Hospital Director and YBrs Tpr Puan Hajah Noraini.
YDP and Madam Tan officiating the Sihat Fest.
Tpr Puan Hajah Noraini said programs with the community are highly encouraged because they prioritize health and hygiene awareness. The YDP also provided support for CSR programs like the Sihat Fest initiatives to be sustained and continued to benefit the community.
Dr. Ahmad Muhsin Muhammad Nor, Consultant General Surgeon at SKSMC, also took stage with free consultations for conditions related to stomach pain/bloating, blood in stool/constipation, breast lumps/thyroid lumps, hernia, and gastric disorders. Nur Athirah, a competitor in Muay Thai, provided a self-defense demonstration for those interested in getting a kick out of the event.
Free consultation by Dr Ahmad Muhsin.
In addition to the foregoing events, 150 people were provided with free health screening consisting of glucose test, BP check and an aerobic dance test. An interesting exhibition by IPD, Klang, exhibition of fire engines, and an exhibition by Majlis Perbandaran Klang was also organised to promote dengue awareness. These events took place in the morning.
Self-defense demonstration by Muay Thai athlete Nur Athirah.
The Sihat Fest was made possible by the gracious support from Majlis Perbandaran Klang, Taman Rakyat Zumba team, Marigold UHT Milk, IPD Klang, and Seri Andalas Fire and Rescue Station.
Dr Gew Lai Teck – Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre Klang.
Esophageal cancer is one of the top leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Malaysia. To date, neither the prevalence nor incidence of esophageal cancer nationally have been recorded. Esophageal cancer remains a major and lethal health problem even if it is not common in Malaysia. The late presentation of esophageal cancer makes it a difficult and challenging medical problem. Therefore, more governmental and non-governmental organizations in Malaysia should emphasize primary and secondary prevention strategies (reference: September 2016 – Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention: APJCP 17(8):3705)
Esophageal cancer was commonest in Chinese ethnicity (41%), followed by Malay (29.9%), Indian (17.4%) and others (11.8%) – ( 2018 data). Esophageal Cancer disease awareness initiatives, campaigns, early detection and multimodality treatment options are essential for improved patient outcomes.
Esophageal cancer is tumour that grows in the food pipe. There are two common types of oesophageal cancer: Squamous and adenocarcinoma, which are two distinct types of cancer that carry different risk factors, biological behaviour, genetic predisposition, treatment and even prognosis.
Fig.1 Oesophagus cancer is cancer that grows in the food pipe.
What causes esophageal cancer?
In general, there are two types of oesophageal cancer. The squamous cell carcinoma and the oesophageal adenocarcinoma. The former comprises 80%-90% of the cases.
Squamous cell cancer is mainly seen in heavy smokers and alcohol users; whereas adenocarcinoma is associated with reflux disease and the precursor of cancer: Barrett’s oesophagus. Other relevant risk factors for adenocarcinoma are obesity, cigarette smoking, family history, male gender, high red meat consumption and low vegetable and fruit intake.
Esophageal cancer is an uncommon cancer. It is ranked 15th and 26th among cancers in male and female respectively. (Based on 2012- 2016 National cancer registry report.)
Where does esophageal cancer spread first?
It usually spreads locally, which means invading deeper through the wall of oesophagus, then it spreads to the regional lymph node and to the distant organ.
Fig. 2 Oesophagus cancer can spread to the deeper layer, then to the lymph nodes and/or the distant organ. (Picture adapted from Oesophageal cancer Tumor-node-metastasis staging, radiology clinic volume 59, issue 2, P219-229, March 01, 2021).
What are the symptoms of esophageal cancer?
Difficulty in swallowing or pain during swallowing and weight loss are the commonest symptoms of oesophageal cancer. In some patients, they have a bleeding tumour, hence leading to vomiting blood, low red cell count or passing blood through the tail end (malena).
Fig 3. Symptoms of oesophageal cancer. (Image taken from oesophageal cancer fund).
Does the disease have a genetic link?
For squamous cell carcinoma, it is rarely linked to genetic disease. On the other hand, around 30% of Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal adenocarcinoma are attributable to genetic predisposition.
How is esophageal cancer diagnosed?
Esophageal cancer is usually diagnosed by doing an upper GI endoscopy. This involves a tube that passes through the mouth, throat then the food pipe to examine the stomach and the first segment of the small bowel.
With the advancement of technology, we are now able to detect early cancer of oesophagus better via advanced imaging. This advanced technology improves the resolution and definition of the surface and vessels of the oesophagus lining.
Once the diagnosis of oesphageal cancer is made, the patient will go through a CT scan, PET scan and /or endoscopic ultrasound for the further staging of the disease.
Fig.4 Normal gastro-oesophageal junction.Fig. 5 Normal mid oesophagus (image taken from Normal Upper GI Findings and Normal Variants. Clinical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35626-1_1).Fig. 6 Squamous cell carcinoma. (Image from https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/822322/view/oesophageal-cancer-endoscopic-view).
Fig.7 Barrett’s oesophagus is the salmon-pink mucosal changes in adaptation to acid reflux in a susceptible patient. This is a precursor lesion for adenocarcinoma. (Image taken from http://www.dougsamuel.com.au/barretts/).Fig 8. Oesphageal cancer is associated with Barrett’s oesophagus.(Image adapted from Endoscopic mucosal resection for early esophageal cancer: skip EUS and cut to the chase, clinical endoscopy, editorial: Volume 73, issue 4, p669-672, April 2011)
It is important to realize that the treatment option depends on the stage and (biological) aggressiveness of the cancer.
For very early cancer that is localized superficially at the lining of the oesophagus, it can be curative to remove them endoscopically. This requires an interventional endoscopist that is able to delineate the cancer and treat it endoscopically, avoiding major surgery.
Fig 9. An example of endoscopic treatment for an area turning into early cancer. (Image adapted from Results of a two-phased clinical study evaluating a new multiband mucosectomy device for early Barrett’s neoplasia: a randomized pre-esophagectomy trial and a pilot therapeutic pilot study, Sept 2019 surgical endoscopy 33(9)).Fig 10. An example of endoscopic treatment for an area turning into early cancer. (Image adapted from https://doctortrindade.com/endoscopic-resection).
When it goes beyond the early stage, the options depend on the type and stage of the disease. In general, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and a combination of either modality are feasible depending on the condition. In particular, squamous cell carcinoma shows a good response to radiotherapy.
Fig. 11 One of the surgeries that can be done for oesophageal cancer. (Images from
At the very late stage when the disease is advanced, we can endoscopically deploy a stent to open up the obstructed tract, so that the patient can enjoy food during palliative care period.
Fig 12. Endoscopic oesophageal stenting enables the patient to swallow after the procedure. (Image adapted from http://www.drcptanwargastro.com/esophageal-stenting.html).
Is esophageal cancer preventable by avoiding certain risk factors?
Squamous cell carcinoma is predisposed by cigarette smoking and alcohol overuse. Naturally, stopping these risk factors helps in the reduction of the risk. An interesting association between frequent hot beverage drinking with this cancer was found. Hence, frequent use of regular hot drinks such as hot tea and soup is not advisable.
In contrast, adenocarcinoma type is strongly associated with reflux disease. Alongside genetic predisposition, the susceptible patient first develops some cell changes at the lower oesophagus lining, called Barrett’s oesophagus.
Barrett’s oesophagus is a precursor to adenocarcinoma. Hence, if one has reflux disease, the gastroenterology doctor will look for additional risk factors and decide on an endoscopy assessment. The aim is to diagnose Barrett’s oesophagus and to detect early cancer that is amenable to endoscopic treatment at an early stage, avoiding major surgery when the cancer stage is high.
Fig. 13 The process of how reflux oesophagitis develops into Barrett’s oesophagus in a susceptible patient. (Image adapted from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/barretts-esophagus).
We also know that obesity and smoking are modestly associated with adenocarcinoma. Again, having a healthy weight, increasing vegetable and fruit consumption, and ending cigarette usage helps to avoid the risk.
What are the survival rates, and influencing factors with esophageal cancer?
In general, the type and stage of cancer, nutritional status and the general health of the patient play vital roles in the prognosis of the patient. Also, the cancer response to treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are equally important determinants of the success of treatment.
For example, if the patient has early cancer or even the stage before cancer – high-grade dysplasia, and had clear margin upon endoscopic resection, they have excellent cure and survival rates.
On the other hand, if a patient has aggressive cancer with stage 4 disease with poor health status, then the treatment options become limited, and they have a limited lifespan after diagnosis.
For more information about Esophageal Cancer or other medical issues, please visit www.srikotamedical.com
An overwhelming response to the SKSMC Blood Donation Drive shows that Malaysians care for the well-being of the nation.
Klang, Selangor, 8th April 2022 – Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre Klang in collaboration with HTAR Klang held a blood donation drive at AEON Bukit Tinggi, Klang on Saturday, 2nd April 2022. The drive saw a total of 128 successful donors.
At the event, Pusat Sumber Transplan Nasional joined hands to increase awareness of organ donation to improve the quality of life of people as receiving an organ can become a life-changing incident for a person.
During the full-day event that began at 10 am and ended at 5 pm, donors and families were treated to free basic health screening that included blood pressure checks, blood glucose tests and Body Mass Index checks.
According to the organiser, with hospitals returning to normal and operations being scheduled, hospitals are in need of blood for surgical treatments such as cardiac surgery, organ transplantation, management of thalassemia, haemophilia and patients with anaemia depend on blood transfusion. The efforts to supply enough blood for patients will not succeed without the kind support from the general public for their life-saving gifts of blood.
Various booths were set up to shed health awareness to all visitors.
“Blood donation is a gift of life. We are thankful for the collaboration and support of our esteemed partners, as well the NGOs who championed the event such as Transhub Group of Companies, Persatuan Tan Klang & Pantai Klang, Persatuan Yuan Man, and Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd. Your thoughtful and caring involvement was truly appreciated”, said the organiser.
During the event, booths were also set up to enlighten the public on organ donation, and various other healthcare issues. Each donor was given a goodie bag as a gesture of appreciation.
The drive saw donors from all walks of life, including those who were medically challenged too.
Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre is geared to have more blood donation drives with caring sponsors in the future to raise awareness among the community and promote the lifesaving cause. For every blood donation, at least three lives can be saved.
FIFA+ delivers live domestic league games from around the globe, match stats, the greatest archive in international football, premium original content, immersive global storytelling, and much more.
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FIFA is excited to announce the launch of FIFA+, a world-class digital platform created to connect football fans across the globe more deeply with the game they love, for free.
Launching today, FIFA+ will provide access to live football matches from every corner of the world, interactive games, news, tournament information, ground-breaking, unrivalled video content delivering truly global storytelling around the men’s and women’s game and much more. FIFA is the first sports federation ever to offer such an extensive streaming and content experience to its fans.
“FIFA+ represents the next step in our vision to make football truly global and inclusive, and it underpins FIFA’s core mission of expanding and developing football globally,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “This project represents a cultural shift in the way different types of football fans want to connect with and explore the global game and has been a fundamental part of my Vision 2020-2023. It will accelerate the democratisation of football and we are delighted to share it with fans.”
All the action, on and off the pitch
Live Matches:
By the end of 2022, FIFA+ will be streaming the equivalent of 40,000 live games per year from 100 Member Associations across all six confederations, including 11,000 women’s matches. FIFA+ offers live coverage from Europe’s topflight leagues to previously unserved competitions from around the world in men’s, women’s and youth football. From launch, 1,400 matches will be live streamed monthly on FIFA+, rising rapidly.
FIFA+ Archive:
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, FIFA+ will be home to every FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup™ match ever recorded on camera, totalling more than 2,000 hours of archive content. For the first time ever, this entire archive will be available to fans. Fans will have the ability to watch full-match replays, highlights, goals and magical moments all in one place. The FIFA+ Archive will launch with more than 2,500 videos dating back to the 1950s, with many more to come throughout the year.
Match Centre, News and Gaming:
The Match Centre will allow football fans to immerse themselves in rich football data across 400 men’s competitions and 65 women’s competitions. A daily feed of news from around the world of men’s and women’s football will also complement and offer additional updates. Throughout the year, fans will enjoy interactive games including votes, quizzes, fantasy games and predictors.
FIFA+ Originals:
FIFA+ will also provide unrivalled content delivering global storytelling around the men’s and women’s game. It will feature full-length documentaries, docuseries, talk shows and shorts – localised into 11 languages, telling stories from local grassroots to national teams and footballing heroes past and present from more than 40 countries.
The content on the FIFA+ platform will continue to grow and evolve in 2022, providing fresh, globally relevant as well as localised content across the year.
From launch, FIFA+ will bring the game to life through exclusive, world-class titles including:
Ronaldinho: The Happiest Man in the World – An exclusive, feature-length documentary offering extensive access to and never-seen-before archive of one of the most iconic players to have played the game. The 90-minute film directed by Stuart and Andrew Douglas, produced by Bernie Goldmann and by Simon Horsman and Jeffrey Soros of Los Angeles Media Fund, tells the unique story of the player’s life, charting his rise from the streets of Brazil to becoming one of football’s most loved players. Lionel Messi, Frank Rijkaard and Carles Puyol all feature and reveal what this FIFA Legend means to them.
Captains: Season 1 – A ground-breaking 8-part series from Fulwell 73 (Sunderland ‘Til I Die, All or Nothing: Juventus) following six captains as they lead their countries through qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The series, which will explore each individual’s leadership traits, features Luka Modrić (Croatia), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon), Brian Kaltak (Vanuatu), Andre Blake (Jamaica), Hassan Maatouk (Lebanon) and Thiago Silva (Brazil).
Croatia: Defining a Nation – This original feature-length documentary tells the story of how football unites and binds this nation and a group of friends who reached global recognition against the backdrop of the most extreme adversity. They each became legends and painted their country across the world. From acclaimed director Louis Myles (Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football, Liverpool FC: The 30-Year Wait).
HD Cutz – An original 8-part docuseries with barber to the stars Sheldon Edwards talking food, fashion, music and, sometimes, football. Featuring the likes of Paul Pogba and Antonio Rüdiger, produced by MOTIF Pictures and Fever Media.
Dani Crazy Dream – An all-access 6 x 30-minute documentary series featuring Dani Alves, the most decorated player in history as he tries to make it to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Produced by Alves’s own production company, Maracanã Media.
Golden Boot – An original 4 x 48-minute docuseries interviewing the greatest FIFA World Cup goalscorers, produced by Goalhanger Films (Wayne Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals). Episode 1 sees Gary Lineker sitting down with Brazilian great Ronaldo Nazário to rewatch the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Icons – A 5 x 26-minute docuseries showcasing five of the biggest game-changers of the women’s game: Wendie Renard, Lucy Bronze, Asisat Oshoala, Carli Lloyd and Sam Kerr telling their stories in their own words. Produced by Noah Media Group (14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible, Finding Jack Charlton).
Academies – The inside story of some of the greatest talent production lines in world football from Shoot the Company. Season 1 tells the story of RSC Anderlecht across 3 x 30-minute episodes.
From launch, FIFA+ will be available across all web and mobile devices, and across a range of connected devices soon. It will be available in five language editions (English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish), with an additional six languages to follow in June of 2022.
A blind contestant starred in an international competition in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to reciting the Holy Quran and delivering adhan (the Islamic call to prayer) based on voice only, without the accompaniment of any musical instruments. He reached the semi-finals, surpassing more than 40,000 applicants from 80 countries around the world, by demonstrating to the jury his ability to apply the provisions of the vocal performance, taking into account the use of sound pitches in their appropriate places.
Yunus’s talent reaches the final stages of the contest
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The prize money for the competition is estimated at $ 3.2 million, and it is the largest of its kind in the history of talent competitions of this kind around the world, especially in the religious aspect. The first-place winner in reciting the Holy Quran receives $1.3 million, while the first-place winner in delivering the call to prayer receives $533,000. The remaining prize money is divided among six other contestants.
The contestant Younes Gharbi, who traveled from Morocco to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, confirmed that he spent all his life and teenage years memorizing the Holy Quran through listening and repetition until he memorized it and has become a strong competitor in the Quranic competitions.
The competition, which is supervised by the entertainment authority in Saudi Arabia, is broadcast in the Scent of Speech (Otr Elkalam) show on the official Saudi television during Ramadan. The competition witnessed many qualifiers and stages until the number of finalists reached 36 candidates to win the competition prize.
AmMetLife Insurance Berhad (AmMetLife) and MetLife Foundation are supporting Food Aid Foundation to provide food supplies for the B40 families affected by the recent flooding in Malaysia. Through the collaboration, over 4,320 flood victims in Kelantan, Terengganu, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur will have access to basic food supplies.
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Commenting on the support being provided by the MetLife Foundation, AmMetLife CEO Lee Jiau Jiunn said: “A large number of households across Malaysia have been severely impacted by the recent flooding. Access to food and clean water has been a challenge for them. In times like these, it was important for us to step up and team up with Food Aid Foundation, to reach out to the affected families and help ease their burden by contributing vital food supplies.”
The Food Aid Foundation secures Halal-certified, surplus food from manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers. The Food Aid Foundation then works with local charity partners to distribute food to those who need it the most.
In thanking MetLife Foundation for the contribution, Founder of Food Aid Foundation, Rick Chee said: “This is our second collaboration with MetLife Foundation over the past two years and we are extremely grateful for the continued support. This much needed contribution will help us continue our work in feeding the underprivileged families who have been displaced or lost their livelihood due to the floods.”
Innovative Malaysian fintech JurisTech has today announced a partnership with Mambu, the market leading cloud-native core banking platform, with the partnership formed to propel the growth of the digital banking ecosystem in Malaysia. This new collaboration will act as a catalyst for further expansion of the industry, with the result being greater support for both unbanked and underserved markets in Malaysia, and a boost to overall financial inclusion in the country.
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See Wai Hun, CEO of JurisTech, said: “It is my pleasure to announce JurisTech’s partnership with Mambu to serve the digital banking ecosystem in Malaysia. Mambu is known for its cloud-native, composable banking platform and will play a strong role together with JurisTech in driving new digital innovations to bridge the gaps in providing access to credit for the underbanked community.”
William Dale, Commercial Director at Mambu APAC, added: “The financial services industry in Malaysia is on the verge of a period of significant change with the new digital banking licences due to be announced by BNM any day now. Our new partnership with JurisTech will enable Mambu to continue to drive innovative change within the Malaysian digital banking ecosystem as the impact of the new licences begins to be understood. We have been very impressed with JurisTech’s innovative technology and look forward to seeing the impact that we can have together, with the combined force of our market-leading solutions.”
The partnership of the two software powerhouses will look to streamline exchanges to create a seamless customer and user journey in the credit and financing application lifecycle. The connectivity between Mambu and JurisTech’s products allows JurisTech to offer a holistic credit management platform from digital onboarding, loan origination, debt collection, and artificial intelligence to the digital banking sector.
As a leading provider of credit management software solutions, JurisTech has always pioneered the connectivity of players in the financial industry. Founded during the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis with revolutionary software to connect banks to legal firms for late-stage debt recovery, JurisTech has since continued to innovate to handle the end-to-end needs of digital banking from digital customer onboarding to orchestrating complete digital ecosystems.
With the rising trends of the digital ecosystem, JurisTech has opened its doors to connect with new partners in the digital banking ecosystem. With Malaysia becoming the third country in ASEAN to issue digital banking licences, it marks an important milestone in the development of the nation’s future financial economy. JurisTech’s expansion into the digital banking ecosystem will present a myriad of opportunities for fintechs and digital banking players to accelerate their financial services by leveraging robust technologies, in tandem with the nation’s growing economy.
With Mambu’s unique ecosystem of high-performing, best-in-breed partners bringing extensive industry experience in payments processing, accounting and finance, regulatory reporting, and card issuing and processing, the JurisTech and Mambu partnership will enable unique digital transformation initiatives in the Malaysian fintech industry.
JurisTech aims to leverage Mambu’s capabilities such as global market presence and clientele to drive the company to grow globally. This will not only propel JurisTech to grow in Malaysia’s digital banking sector but also in the digital banking sector globally.
Through its partnership with Mambu, JurisTech believes that it will transform and revolutionise the digital banking ecosystem providing high-impact solutions and creating more value for both consumers and financial institutions, putting innovation at the heart of its products.
In conjunction with the upcoming Ramadan and Hari Raya celebrations, Nutella Malaysia has launched its limited-edition Ramadan jars which feature quick and simple recipes that families can create to break their fast and enjoy happy family moments this Ramadan.
Berbuka Puasa with Nutella Limited Edition Ramadan Jars
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With the tagline “Taste of happiness, Taste of togetherness”, Nutella wants to add happiness and promote family bonding this Ramadan with the introduction of three quick and simple recipes that the whole family can enjoy – Fried Bread, Mini Tart and Breakfast Bite.
Sulabh Madhwal, Head of Marketing for Nutella Asia Pacific, said, “Nutella is one of the most popular spreads in the world and has earned it place on breakfast tables around the globe, so why not break fast with Nutella? We understand that with busy work schedules and daily errands, parents are looking for quick, simple and delicious recipes for their families Iftar, and with Nutella, we aim to give mothers a quick solution to happier and tastier family moments.”
The limited-edition Nutella Ramadan jars are available on shelves at all major retailers, convenience and groceries retailing at the same prices as usual 680g jars from April to May 2022. Nutella is also running an online photo contest where 20 participants will stand to win an Electrolux Oven Toaster each.
Petaling Jaya, 24 March 2022 – KL Wellness City Sdn Bhd has unveiled its first-of-its-kind integrated mixed-development township focusing on sustainable healthcare. The project, known as KL Wellness City, is set to be developed and completed over a 10-year period in Bukit Jalil. The township has a gross development value (GDV) of more than RM11 billion and spans 26.49 acres across seven plots of land.
KL Wellness City spans 26.49 acres over seven plots of land with an overall gross development value (GDV) of more than RM11 billion.
KL Wellness City, a sustainable township supported by a full suite of offerings across the health, medical, fitness, and wellness pillars, was introduced by Managing Director Dato’ Dr Colin Lee. It will transform the way Malaysian and international patients receive care. Medical care is linked with general healthcare, preventative care, and fitness throughout KL Wellness City in order to enhance each resident’s and patient’s potential for health, wellness, and fitness.
The integrated township has been thoughtfully designed to allow all residents to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle by integrating the built environment with nature, green areas, convenience, safety, and the opportunity to nurture good and healthy habits. The building design maximises natural light and ventilation with extensive commercial and retail infrastructure and services, as well as an abundance of green vegetation. Meanwhile, the township offers a high occupant-to-nature ratio, with up to 5m2 of greenery per person, embracing nature’s calming and therapeutic qualities.
“We are pleased to introduce the first Healthcare and Wellness City in Southeast Asia, right here in Kuala Lumpur. Through its 360-degree ecosystem, we aim for KL Wellness City to offer an impeccable experience for everyone seeking a more efficient and pleasant patient journey. This can be achieved by integrating the medical, ancillary and support services into one purpose-built wellness hub like the one we are offering. We also aim for this healthcare hub to further strengthen Malaysia’s position as the leading destination for global healthcare tourists, and to contribute towards Malaysia’s economy,” said Dato’ Dr Colin Lee, Managing Director, KL Wellness City Sdn Bhd.
Integrating Healthcare Delivery
KL Wellness City intends to improve the patient experience for Malaysian and international patients by improving the way medical professionals operate and manage their clinics. The Nobel Healthcare Park, a dedicated medical and wellness suite complex with a GDV of RM1 billion, is being built as a one-stop destination from diagnosis to rehabilitation to achieve this. The Nobel Healthcare Park, which is directly connected to the International Tertiary Hospital via a two-level link bridge, connecting medical suites and ancillary medical support services such as diagnostic, therapeutic, and custodial services to improve the efficiency and performance of the entire healthcare delivery ecosystem.
KL Wellness City deviates from the traditional hospital-centric healthcare delivery model by promoting holistic wellness and preventative healthcare throughout the patient journey as well as for medical personnel. This philosophy is reflected in KL Wellness City’s nature-centric architecture, which includes a huge stretch of greenery, landscaped rooftop breakout areas with restaurants, cafes, an auditorium, a swimming pool, natural open-air lift lobbies, and wheelchair-accessible covered walkways.
Specialists practising in The Nobel Healthcare Park will have full access to the services of the International Tertiary Hospital, which is expected to open in early 2025 and will include 624 beds scalable to 1,000, cutting-edge equipment and operating theatres, as well as innovation labs and clinical R&D facilities. The integrated IT infrastructure system provides medical practitioners with a full range of complementary and ancillary medical services, as well as faster results and reporting.
The Nobel Healthcare Park’s medical suites are built to Ministry of Health regulations and are structured in a modular format, allowing experts to choose the perfect size for their practice, with suites starting at 223 sq ft and prices starting at RM414,000. Owners have complete control over their practices, including determining professional fees, administering medications, and hiring people, as well as utilising the medical equipment at the International Tertiary Hospital to save on expenses. The suites in The Nobel Healthcare Park also offer a unique investment opportunity, enabling pioneering doctors who invest in purchasing medical suites to benefit from the projected strong capital appreciation.
“The medical suites in The Nobel Healthcare Park have been designed based on the core management team’s own experience in the medical field. We have infused the design with elements that offer practising medical specialists the flexibility to optimise the use of space to suit their precise requirements and the freedom to make changes according to evolving needs. We are confident this will enhance the specialists’ interest in owning the suites as an investment in addition to running a practice here. In fact, we are expecting a take-up rate of 80%, within the first three months of the first phase’s official launch,” elaborated Dato’ Dr Lee.
The Nobel Healthcare Park also has fully-furnished wellness suites, which are versatile living spaces that can be used for owner occupancy, home office use, or short-term stays, such as step-down care and healthcare traveller accommodation, with top-tier leisure and lifestyle amenities like a 50-meter lap pool, jacuzzi, sandy cove, and F&B outlets. These suites, which come in 268 sq ft and 386 sq ft options, starting from RM338,000, offer additional opportunities for attractive rental yield, for medical professionals offering the space to patients and their families, or for other real estate investors.
Future-centric technology and standards
The latest technology will be used at KL Wellness City to improve efficiency and service delivery, emulating the Smart City concept, in which the smart use of healthcare technology, networking, and real-time data improves patient and resident convenience. Meanwhile, the township’s forward-thinking attitude is reflected in its environmental, social, and economic sustainability credentials, which are reinforced by careful planning and management to address social, environmental, and economic implications. Built to the exact specifications of GBI certification guidelines, KL Wellness City’s long term green credentials are further supported by Building Information Modelling (BIM 6D) up to the highest level of asset management, to enjoy a high level of operational efficiency during construction and long-term operation.
Complementing Malaysia’s economic goals
KL Wellness City’s concept aligns with Malaysia’s position as the leading global destination of choice for healthcare tourists, as well as the goals of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Industry Blueprint 2021-2025, which aim to elevate medical tourism in the country. It is led by a strong management team with decades of experience in building and managing tertiary hospitals. Malaysia’s medical tourism sector produced RM1.7 billion in revenue from 1.22 million healthcare travellers in 2019, and the industry has the potential to contribute up to RM7 billion to the economy by 2025, aiming to achieve economic recovery beyond pre-pandemic levels.
“Malaysia’s medical care is among the best in Southeast Asia, and our International Hospital is benchmarked against top hospitals around the region, particularly Mount Elizabeth Novena in Singapore and Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok, both of which serve a clientele comprising significant numbers of international patients. We are confident that our thorough planning for this fully integrated and interconnected township will contribute towards a positive experience for all who seek health and wellness at KL Wellness City,” Dato’ Dr Lee added.
(From right to left) Francis Lim Poon Thoo, Director of Corporate Affairs & Hospitality Services. Datuk Seri Garry K.S. Chua, Non-Executive Director, Retail, Consumerism & Construction. Dato’ Sri Dr Vincent Tiew, Executive Director of Branding, Sales & Marketing. Dato’ Dr Colin Lee, Managing Director. Datin Karen Pua, Director of Hospitality.
Set to welcome the world in 2025
KL Wellness City will be built in two phases and will comprise office towers, a retirement resort, and wellness-focused serviced residences when completed. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2025.
The township is strategically located in the established Bukit Jalil neighbourhood, which provides a ready population catchment as well as a skilled healthcare talent pool within a 15-kilometer radius. KL Wellness City is located in the International Zone of the Kuala Lumpur Master Plan, with easy access from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It is close to comprehensive infrastructure and holistic lifestyle destinations such as Pavilion Bukit Jalil (300m), Kinrara Golf Course, Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort, Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil National Stadium, and Axiata Arena (KL Sports City).
