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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The 7th GCHERA World Agriculture Prize (WAP) Ceremony and 10th GCHERA World Congress were recently held at the Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) in China.

Catholic University of Chile, Emeritus Professor Jose Miguel Aguilera won this year’s WAP, for teaching and researching food engineering and the pioneering achievements in technology promotion.

Professor Aguilera innovatively combined the food microstructure with materials science as the basis of food processing, linked the microstructure to product processing and performance, and established a world-class food engineering group, currently serving Chile and Latin America.

WAP is an international award established by Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for Agricultural and Life Sciences (GCHERA), aiming to encourage individuals who have made outstanding contributions to education, research and innovation in agricultural and life sciences.

The awards have had a wide-ranging impact at home and abroad, promoting global exchanges and cooperation in related fields, and inspiring many scientists to promote innovation in agriculture and life sciences globally.

The prize is US$100,000 per person, sponsored by the NAU Education Development Foundation and Da Bei Nong Group. (US$1 = RM4.15)

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Datuk Ahmad Nizam Salleh, Chairman of PETRONAS and Yayasan PETRONAS (4th from left) and Dzafri Sham Ahmad, PETRONAS Vice President of Group Health, Safety, Security & Environment (3rd from left) planting a Sea Hibiscus tree as a symbolic gesture to officiate the launch of PETRONAS Walk4Trees Challenge

Employees and Their Families to Walk 20 Billion Steps for 20,000 trees

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) — About 48,000 PETRONAS employees and their family members in Malaysia and across the globe would do their bit to conserve the environment by participating in the PETRONAS Walk4Trees Challenge.

Participants will collectively walk 20 billion steps for one year, beginning November 12 to enable planting of trees which would constitute a carbon sink, a natural reservoir that stores carbon-containing chemical compounds.

PETRONAS’ corporate social responsibility arm Yayasan PETRONAS will plant one tree for every one million steps, aiming for 20,000 trees to be planted in identified locations nationwide.

PETRONAS Chairman and also Yayasan PETRONAS Chairman Datuk Ahmad Nizam Salleh, officiated the Challenge in a ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre recently, accompanied by PETRONAS Vice President of Group Health, Safety, Security and Environment (GHSSE) Dzafri Sham Ahmad.

Dzafri said the initiative reflects PETRONAS’ commitment towards sustainability by conducting and growing its business in manners that positively contribute to society and the environment.

“It is also to raise awareness among our employees on sustainability as well as on ‘good health and well-being’, which is one of the seven UN Sustainable Development Goals in which PETRONAS believes it can make the greatest impact,” he added.

The trees will be planted simultaneously by PETRONAS employees and environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) upon the completion of the challenge at identified locations across the country.

Yayasan PETRONAS meanwhile will enable communities in the selected areas where the tree saplings will be planted, to either start or expand their nurseries. The communities will be trained on how to care for these trees over three years, expanding their knowledge and experience with new skills to improve their livelihood.

Yayasan PETRONAS CEO, Lita Osman said: “This Challenge offers various benefits, including in conserving the environment, giving employees a platform to participate in a healthy initiative while delivering positive outcomes for communities.

“We often think that one person cannot make a difference. By committing to a collective target, this programme challenges us to walk today for a better tomorrow. Hand in hand, we can flourish.”

In total, 11 locations throughout 10 states nationwide have been identified as planting sites. The selection of saplings is based on non-invasive and existing species in the selected areas and availability of planting materials. Participants will install a custom-designed PETRONAS’ MESTIfit4Health smartphone app that will automatically record their steps for the purpose of the Challenge.

About Yayasan PETRONAS 

Yayasan PETRONAS is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of PETRONAS. Its mission is to contribute to the well-being of society. Yayasan PETRONAS aims to deliver sustainable impact, improving the quality of life and socio-economic outcomes for communities across the nation through its focus areas in Education, Community Well-being and Development and the Environment.

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SOURCE: PETRONAS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Iranian director, Reza Jamali won the Spirit of Asia Award by the Japan Foundation Asia Center for his film, ‘Old Men Never Die’ at the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Award Ceremony held recently.

The award is bestowed on a promising director in the TIFF Asian Future section, chosen for its chances at international success beyond cultural and national borders, according to a statement.

Among others, the Best Asian Future Film Award went to ‘Summer Knight’ directed by You Xing; the Best Screenplay Award to Shin Adachi for his film, ‘A Beloved Wife’; and the Best Artistic Contribution to Wang Rui’s Chinese feature, ‘Chaogtu with Sarula’.

The Best Actor Award went to Navid Mohammadzadeh from ‘Just 6.5’, and the Best Actress Award to Nadia Tereszkiewicz from ‘Only the Animals’.

The Japan Foundation Asia Center and TIFF are now in their sixth year of collaboration, aiming to deepen mutual understanding within Asia by showcasing Asian films in Japan and by bringing Asian talent to the world via TIFF.

Three of Asia’s leading female directors, Antoinette Jadaone, Mattie Do and Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo whose works were all screened in CROSSCUT ASIA #06 took the stage for ‘The Discreet Charm of Girl’s Horror Talk’, discussing the horror films of Southeast Asia.

The 32nd TIFF unspooled from Oct 28 to Nov 5. More information at https://2019.tiff-jp.net/en.

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KUALA LUMPUR,  Nov 4 (Bernama) — The 6^th Annual MURFEST with its DREAMLAND Edition, returns with an amazing line-up of world class presenters, a market place of health and wellness with the Just Be Markets @ Murfest, and much more, all happening at the host venue, the majestic Palace of The Golden Horses, Mines Wellness City.

This year, the MURFEST CARNIVAL- which is a FREE FOR ALL area that has an amazing Community Free Workshop with Health and Wellness, Yoga, Music and Dance for people to explore as part of the Festival in itself. GLO KL -Dance Fitness Party takes centre stage on Saturday night with class acts to get people grooving on the dance floor. On Sunday, My Classic Cars will also be showcasing its antique and classic automobiles at the MURFEST CARNIVAL, which concludes with the traditional DRUM CIRCLE FINALE at 6pm.

With 3 days of festivities in conjunction with MURFEST 2019, dubbed as Asia’s Premier Wellness Festival, MURFEST offers participants once in a lifetime experience. Participants will have a chance to practice with the best yogi’s in the world, dance to fantastic music, play different instruments and sing with professional vocalist while still having time for a healthy meal and some dedicated time for therapeutic massages all at the Palace of the Golden Horses.

Whether you are a yogi, dancer, music-lover, healthy-eating enthusiast or simply on a path of self-discovery to try something fun, new, and exciting, MURFEST is the place to be this November! Tickets are selling from RM99/-. At https://www.traveloka.com/en-my/activities/malaysia/product/murfest-asias-premier-wellness-festival-tickets-2000019358108?source=form&si=57BG2RDIZ

For more information, surf over to the Murfest website and/or social media pages.

• www.murfest.com
• www.facebook.com/murfest
• INSTAGRAM: @mymurfest

SOURCE: Xhale Asia (M) Sdn Bhd

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — 2019 Seoul International Buddhism Expo (BEXPO) will be held at the Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention (SETEC) from November 14th to 17th.

‘PAUSE: Breathe in, Breathe out’ is the tagline of BEXPO 2019. This year, 488 booths have been registered by 331 companies from home and oversea. The estimated visitors would be more than 70,000.

The exhibition consists of three halls. The 1st hall, ‘Joy of Practice – Daily Meditation’ will be the exhibition that introduces new meditation trends using mobile applications in the age of technology.

‘Joy of Art – The 7th Buddha Art Festival (BAF)’ will be held in the 2nd hall, where visitors can appreciate Buddhist art from a variety of perspectives and see artworks from traditional to modern styles, such as paintings, statues, and Dancheong.

In 3rd Hall, ‘the Joy of Daily Life’ has a special interior proposal. It is an interior design and product exhibition where you can explore decorating options of your own meditation room so that you can concentrate on your inner self after a busy day.

On 15th, Being With Dying (BWD) will be introduced for the first time in Korea. You can learn how to connect and care for yourself and others with the basic wisdom of death. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) will be held on 16th to take care of yourself with warm awareness. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) will be held on 17th to focus on each moment and control the stress.

The ‘Seoul Relax Week’ program introduces spaces and classes where you can relax your body and mind in Seoul including Bongeunsa Temple. You will find various relaxing spaces and programs such as meditation, yoga, counseling, movement, music, vegetarianism, and temple stay.

Hong Seung-do, Secretary General of the Buddhism Expo (BEXPO), said, “the spiritual cultural heritage and method of practicing Korean Buddhism, like meditation, is one of the best mental and cultural gems that Korea can present to the world. This year’s expo will play a key role in leading the spiritual culture of the world.”

For more information on the 2019 Seoul International Buddhism Expo, please visit http://en.bexpo.kr/.

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Contact

Seoul International Buddhism Expo Secretariat
Planning and Operations – Mind design
Bomi Yoon +82-2-2231-2011
pr@mindd.co.kr

Source : Seoul International Buddhism Expo Secretariat