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JOHOR, Sept 27 (Bernama) — Since opening its doors five years ago, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast has soared to new heights, earning a stellar reputation of superb entertainment and hospitality but also through its unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Fast forward five years, the iconic resort has accomplished significant milestones, but has also successfully navigated through challenges and turbulent times. Just a year and a half after its grand opening, the pandemic struck the world, putting resilience, determination, and hard work of the dedicated team to the test. Despite experiencing adversities, their steadfast commitment to providing a safe and unforgettable experience to its guests, ensured that the resort continued to thrive. Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast also demonstrated its commitment to its team members by not implementing any staff retrenchments during the challenging period.

With sustainability being such a large part of the resort’s mission, the past five years saw them achieving significant goals such as reducing single-use plastic, composting waste, and partnering with local suppliers to deliver their produce in plastic-free packaging, among others. These commendable sustainability efforts supports the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, environment and anti-corruption, which has led them to become a member of the United Nations Global Compact Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMB). By becoming a member, it further stems the resort’s commitment to align and drive its business with Sustainable Development Goals.

“As we reflect on five incredible years of success, we are not only celebrating our journey but also our commitment to giving back to the community and environment. Our 5th anniversary celebrations are more than just festivities; we are dedicating our time in volunteer activities such as ‘World Clean-up Day’, ‘Mangrove Seedlings Planting’ and nurturing our long-standing partnership with the ‘Breast Cancer Support Group’ by empowering them with ‘farm-to-table’ recipes created by Executive Chef Halim”, said Murray Aitken, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast.

In celebration of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast’s 5th anniversary, the resort is striking a power chord with electrifying experiences for rockstars to experience an epic stay, rockin’ eats and indulgent spa treatments for the whole month of September. 

Tune in and hit play with accommodation at 10% discount on Best Flexible Rate ((UNITY members enjoy 15% discount). That’s not all, enjoy 15% discounts on Rock Spa® and Rock Shop® with free access to the Adventure Waterpark and free 3R Water Flask. 

If you’re looking for a space to play, the resort offers unique packages where work is always mixed with pleasure. The Breakout package offers 5% meeting packages with an additional 5% discount for groups above 50 persons. The meeting package includes one free room for every 30 paid rooms and one room upgrade for 20 paid rooms. Attendees will also enjoy a 15% discount at Rock Shop®.

Indulge in an array of dining experiences with the resort’s Seafood Symphony Buffet Dinner where guests can enjoy one free meal for every five dining guests. What’s more, pay RM50 for a 5-sliders sharing platter or 5 shooters. Indulge in an array of dining experiences with the resort’s Seafood Symphony Buffet Dinner
where guests can enjoy one free meal for every five dining guests. What’s more, pay RM50 for a 5-sliders sharing platter or 5 shooters. Rock Spa® is offering a relaxing foot massage for RM50, and kid’s nail treatment with a choice of manicure or pedicure. Groove to Rock Shop® with a minimum spend of RM555 and above in a single receipt and purchase an exclusive 1971 tote bag for RM50. Alternatively, spend RM1,555 and above and receive a free cap. is offering a relaxing foot massage for RM50, and kid’s nail treatment with a choice of manicure or pedicure. Groove to Rock Shop® with a minimum spend of RM555 and above in a single receipt and purchase an exclusive 1971 tote bag for RM50. Alternatively, spend RM1,555 and above and receive a free cap.

For more information about Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast’s 5th anniversary packages, visit https://www.hardrockhotels.com/desaru-coast/happy-to-be-5.aspx, e-mail reservations@hrhdesaru.com call +607 838 8803. Terms and conditions apply.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) — The 2023 Gangnam Festival, a massive K-pop festival will be held from Oct 5 to 9, in Seoul’s K-pop heartland, Gangnam, celebrating its 12th year anniversary.

The event, which has gained the attention of global citizens worldwide thanks to singer PSY’s ‘Gangnam Style’, will commence with the ‘Opening Festival’, a complex performance in a musical format.

Mayor of Gangnam-gu, Cho Sung Myung said this year’s Gangnam Festival will feature more meaningful programmes, ensuring that every visitors to Gangnam can fully experience the fall celebration.

“As a programme that allows people to experience not only K-pop performances but also K-culture in a variety of ways, the festival aims to become a prominent cultural festival for Korean Wave in Seoul,” he said in a statement.

The Gangnam Festival, widely known for its large-scale K-pop concerts held on a special stage created by regulating traffic on Yeongdong-daero. With its stronger artist lineup, this year’s concert is expected to delight K-pop fans at home and abroad.

On Oct 8, the concert featuring Korea’s top musicians, such as aespa, ATEEZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, fromis_9, NCT DREAM, STAYC and ZICO, will be streamed live on the global YouTube channel ‘KBS World’.

A wide range of programmes are planned, including the ‘2024 S/S Gangnam Fashion Festa’ held at the COEX Starfield Library; the ‘Maru Park Green Concert’; the ‘Gourmet Trip and K-Culture Stage’; and the ‘International Peace Marathon’.

More information on the festival programmes and ticket reservations, among others, is available on the 2023 Gangnam Festival official website.

— BERNAMA

Orange Hue Covers The Hospital’s Building In The Spirit Of Solidarity For World Patient Safety Day 2023

 
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Malaysia, Sept 25 (Bernama) — In conjunction with World Patient Safety Day 2023, Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor (GHMJ) observed the public health day on September 18, 2023, with a celebration attended by both consultants and staff of the hospital. The convene extends the hospital’s vision towards sustaining safe healthcare alongside achieving the primary objectives of this year’s celebration which are to foster awareness and engage stakeholders in recognizing the crucial significance of collaborative work in patient’s safety, given their active involvement in patient care.

The event commenced with an upbeat Zumba session at the main entrance of the hospital. Following that, GHMJ’s team gathered for a human formation, creating the letters ‘P,’ ‘S,’ and ‘D’ as an abbreviation for ‘Patient Safety Day,’ all while holding orange umbrellas that had lights to glow in the evening. The choice of orange symbolizes the crucial role of patient safety in the nation’s pursuit of universal health coverage, and the illuminated umbrellas serve as a metaphor for the responsibility healthcare professionals bear in offering protection and shelter to patients, safeguarding them from harm.

GHMJ also joined the rest of the world as the orange light illuminated the hospital’s facade in heeding the World Health Organizations’ call to light up any landmarks with the hue. Through this demonstration it accentuated the need of patient and family involvement for safer care.

“As a single hospital, the impact is limited but when we join forces, we can move mountains. We stand with other IHH facilities across the country to ensure our treatments are efficient, timely and the processes are lenient, for those who matter most to us – our patients” said CEO, Dr. Kamal Amzan in his opening remarks. He highlighted that it takes mutual effort from various parties in the enlightenment of patient safety and providing exceptional healthcare benefits for them.

GHMJ envisions a future where joint cooperation can be achieved among healthcare professionals, staff, patients, and caretakers to raise the benchmark in medical care excellence. At the official inauguration of World Patient Safety Day, organized by the hospital, Dr. Kamal Amzan, CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor, was joined by Tan Sri Mohammed Azlan Hashim, Chairman of IHH Healthcare, and Mr. Jean-François Naa, CEO of IHH Healthcare Malaysia as well as the hospital staff demonstrated their dedication by signing on the pledge board, further marking their persistence to put a spotlight on patient well-being as a fundamental aspect in centralizing a patient-centric wellness service. There are also engaging activities planned for the annual campaign such as pledge board exhibition, and a pitch and pledge contest. 

About Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor (GHMJ):
A premier tertiary hospital located in Johor, Malaysia, Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor is a mere 20-minute drive from the Singapore-Tuas checkpoint, right at the heart of Medini’s Lifestyle precinct. GHMJ is home to some of the most advanced medical technologies and procedures available such as:

●  PET CT (FDG & Gallium) – the first outside Klang Valley with Gallium and the second one in Johor with FDG to complement the hospital’s Cancer Centre.
● CORI – A robotic surgical system designed to assist surgeons in performing minimally invasive orthopedic procedures, particularly for knee and hip surgeries.
● ESWL – Treatment of kidney stones and ureteral stones through a non-invasive, day-surgery, with higher precision using Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL).
● Linear Accelerator Elekta Synergy equipped with Catalyst HD – The latest Radiotherapy system with 3-Dimensional Radiation Therapy (3DRT), Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Arc Therapy (MAT) which provides more accurate delivery, shortens treatment time and lowers overall dose of radiation.
● Davinci Xi – The da Vinci® Surgical System is a robotic surgical system that uses a minimally invasive surgical approach. It features multiple arms that can perform manoeuvres and rotations beyond the natural ability of the human hand.

About World Patient Safety Day:
World Patient Safety Day, observed globally on September 17th every year, was initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the aim of increasing awareness regarding patient safety. The main purpose of the public health day is to foster worldwide unity and initiatives that prevent and mitigate harm to patients.

SOURCE : Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Ifham Yassin Bin Yusof
Marketing Executive
Tel : +607 560 1000 ext. 1550
Email : my.gmh.marketing@gleneagles.com.my
Website : www.gleneagles.com.my/medini-johor 
 
Name : Grace Chiam 
BrandCulture PR & Marketing Communications Agency
Tel : +6016 415 9272
Email : grace@brandculturepr.com 

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) — The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) announced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will host the 2024 World Environment Day.

The event will highlight the Kingdom’s pioneering efforts locally, regionally and internationally, leading initiatives to raise awareness and promote action for the protection of the environment, according to a statement.

With a focus on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience, the event, marked annually on June 5, will reiterate the pressing need for global cooperation and concerted efforts in implementing the right policies and actions to protect and restore nature and ensure a sustainable future.

UNEP Executive Director, Inger Andersen welcomed Saudi Arabia participation in the collective global efforts to restore land and achieve drought resilience, and noted that UNEP and KSA will endeavour to intensify efforts to restore nature and preserve the planet for future generations.

World Environment Day was established by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to emphasise the importance of participatory action to protect the environment.

In line with this philosophy, KSA has exerted diligent efforts, locally and regionally, by launching the Saudi Green and Middle East Green initiatives and implementing a set of initiatives under its National Environment Strategy.

The Saudi government adopted the new Environmental law and the National Environmental Awareness programme, to ensure the protection of the environment in the KSA.

The Kingdom also launched the National Environment Week and established five environmental centres to conserve the environment in the country, as well as the Environment Fund.

Since 1973, World Environment Day has become the largest global platform dedicated by the UN to encourage worldwide awareness and action for the environment. With UNEP at the helm, over 150 countries participate in the global celebrations every year.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) – China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, a significant cooperative project between the governments of China and Singapore, over the past 15 years, has become a thriving and sustainable home on the once salt-alkali wasteland.

According to a statement from China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Administrative Committee, it is also the world’s first eco-city developed through intergovernmental collaboration, with construction commenced on Sept 28, 2008.

The Eco-City has firmly established an ecological value system of respecting nature, expanding green development, and pursuing economic growth.

After 15 years of development and construction, it has seen a built-up area of 22 square kilometres, a green coverage area of 11 million square metres, and the proportion of nearshore waters with excellent water quality reaching 100 per cent.

Furthermore, it has constructed the zero-carbon smart energy town, promoted the use of prefabricated and passive buildings, and attracted institutions involved in green building materials, equipment manufacturing, and design consulting, thereby forming a complete upstream, midstream, and downstream industry chain and witnessing an annual revenue of over 15 billion Chinese yuan. (100 Chinese yuan = RM64.32)

The Eco-City has firmly grasped the direction of building a modern industrial system, resulting in dominant industrial clusters such as intelligent technology services, cultural and health tourism, and green building and development.

It has deeply embraced the development philosophy of putting people first to persistently ensure and improve people’s livelihoods while continuously enhancing their sense of happiness, fulfilment, and security.

In terms of education, the Eco-City has introduced high-quality educational resources, whereas in healthcare services, it has made dedicated efforts to attract renowned hospitals and doctors while continuously optimising healthcare resources.

— BERNAMA