6 12 月, 2022

Sri Trang introduces new Super Driver jobs for traditional natural rubber planters

BANGKOK, Dec 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Sri Trang Agro-Industry Plc. (SET: STA), the world's leading fully integrated natural rubber company, has opened registration for "Super Drivers" to create extra income for rubber planters from a secondary career as rubber transporters, building a rubber delivery network from plantations to factories in the Sri Trang Group. This will connect stakeholders in the rubber industry ecosystem, and drive the industry towards digitalization.Mr. Veerasith Sinchareonkul, President & Executive Director of Sri Trang Agro-Industry (STA) explained that following the Company's launch of "Sri Trang Friends", the first App. to combine support services for farmers, trading partners, and related services across the digital platform, recently expanding with the new "Sri Trang Friends Station" App, which offers a rubber sales and trading platform, and allows interested natural rubber planters across the country to apply for membership, facilitating a more transparent and professional rubber trading business. This is a major development that will propel the Thai rubber industry towards digitalization, connecting networks of stakeholders across the natural rubber industry ecosystem in Thailand.Most recently, the Sri Trang Group initiated the new "Super Driver" service, "heroes" to fellow farmers, providing rubber delivery services to Sri Trang rubber factories for fellow rubber planters who may be constrained by distance. The "Super Drivers" will pick up the rubber from plantation owners who require this service, then deliver the products to Sri Trang factories, thus alleviating the problems associated with approaching the factories and the delivery of rubber. Initially, the program is being launched as pilot projects in Loei and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, and will soon be introduced throughout the country.The main differences that makes the "Super Driver" model special are the approach and the application process. The main target groups are the rubber planters, or those with families in the rubber plantation or rubber delivery business, with their own delivery trucks, who would like to earn extra income, and be ready to represent the senders and various types of natural rubber, such as fresh latex, cup lump rubber, raw rubber sheets and ribbed smoked rubber sheets from plantations in nearby vicinities, to be delivered to factories in the Sri Trang Group. The main purpose of "Super Driver" recruitment is to create an additional income stream for rubber planters and their relatives, along with helping rubber planters with direct access to the factories, as if having the factories right on the gates of their plantations. This is also in line with the Company's policy to conduct its businesses sustainably by caring for the stakeholders in all sectors.There are no application fees for the applicants. Moreover, they will receive the following benefits: 1) The ready-for-use POS with the downloaded App., 2) A floor-stand weighing scale, and 3) A gift set for Super Drivers, etc. Income from the delivery of rubber to the factory plus the diligence bonus for each "Super Driver" is expected to amount to approximately 18,500 baht per month."Our big mission is to create an additional income stream for people in and around rubber plantations by their becoming Super Drivers so they can elevate their quality of life. In addition, the model will provide easy access and opportunities for plantations that are located far away, to access the factories more readily, while connecting all the people involved in the rubber industry ecosystem through the App. which has been specially developed by the Company. In the near future, the "Sri Trang Friends" and "Sri Trang Friends Station" Apps that support the two groups of users - rubber traders and the Super Drivers - will have some connected functions that are aimed at positive and sustainable development towards the "Sri Trang Friends Ecosystem", Mr. Veerasith concluded.Released by Public Relations Dept., MT Multimedia Co., Ltd. for Sri Trang Agro-Industry Plc.For additional information, please contact: Wasana 'Jeab" WongsiriT: +66 84 359 0659, +66 2 612 2081 ext.131; E: wasana.w@mtmultimedia.comSri Trang Agro-Industry Plc. https://www.sritranggroup.com/en/home[SET: STA; STA-R; STA/F] [SGX: NC2; STA] [XTR: YTAA] [OTCPK: SRGPF] Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

23 11 月, 2022

Sri Trang introduces an alternative job “Super Driver” to traditional natural rubber planter

BANGKOK, Nov 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (SET: STA) opens Aappplications for whom is interested to become "Super Drivers", creatipng a secondary career and extra income for rubber planter and building rubber delivery network from plantations to factories of the Sri Trang Group. In order to connect all stakeholders in the rubber industry ecosystem and for STA to play a part in the drive towards the digital age.Mr. Veerasith Sinchareonkul, Managing Director & Executive Director of Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (SET: STA), one of the world's biggest leaders in the integrated natural rubber business, revealed that following the Company's launch of the "Sri Trang Friends" Application, which was the first and the main Application that integrated various services to support plantation owners and trading partners, as well as other related services through the digital system, until recently when the new "Sri Trang Friends Station" was launched as the rubber trading program to allow interested natural rubber planters across the country to apply to join, to facilitate a more transparent and professional rubber trading business. This is a major development that will propel the Thai rubber industry towards the digital age, connecting all the people involved in Thailand's natural rubber industry ecosystem.Most recently, the Sri Trang Group initiated the new "Super Driver" model, acting as "heroes" of the rubber planters to provide rubber delivery services to Sri Trang rubber factories for fellow rubber planters who may be constrained by distance. The "Super Drivers" will pick up the rubber from plantation owners who require this service and then deliver the products to Sri Trang factories, thus alleviating the problems associated with approaching the factories and the delivery of rubber. Initially, the program is being launched as pilot projects in Loei and Ubon Ratchathani provinces and will soon be introduced throughout the country.The major differences that makes the "Super Driver" model special are the approach and the application process. The main target groups are the rubber planters or those with families in the rubber plantation or rubber delivery businesses with their own delivery trucks and who like to earn extra income while being ready to be the representatives for delivery, and collect various types of natural rubber, such as fresh latex, cup lump rubber, raw rubber sheets and ribbed smoked rubber sheets from plantations in nearby vicinity to be delivered to factories in the Sri Trang Group. The main objective of the "Super Driver" recruitment is to create an additional income stream for rubber planters and related people, along with to help the rubber planters to have direct access to the factories as if having the factories located right on the gates of their plantations. This is also in line with the Company's policy to conduct its businesses sustainably by caring for the stakeholders in all sectors.There are no application fees for the applicants. Moreover, they will receive the following benefits : 1) the ready-for-use POS with downloaded Application; 2) a floor-stand weighing scale; 3) A gift set for Super Driver, etc. The income from the delivery of rubber to the factory plus the diligence bonus for each "Super Driver" is expected to approximately amount to18,500 baht per month."Our big mission is to create additional income stream for people in and around rubber plantations by they becoming 'Super Drivers' so they can elevate the quality of life. In addition, the model will provide easy access and opportunities for plantations that are located far away to be able to access the factories more readily while connecting all the people involved in the rubber industry ecosystem through the Application that has been developed by the Company. In the near future, the 'Sri Trang Friends' and 'Sri Trang Friends Station' Applications that support the two groups of users - rubber traders and the 'Super Driver' applicants - will have some connected functions that are aimed to be a positive and sustainable development towards the 'Sri Trang Friends Ecosystem'", Mr. Veerasith concluded. Visit Sri Trang Gloves PCL (SET: STGT) (SGX: STGT) at https://www.sritranggloves.com/en.Released for Sri Trang Gloves PCL by MT Multimedia Co LtdWasana "Jeab" Wongsiri, T: +66 (0) 84 359 0659, +66 (0) 2 612 2081 ext. 131; E: wasana.w@mtmultimedia.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

21 9 月, 2022

Malaysian Genomics, Rinani Genotec Sign LOI with Universiti Malaysia Sabah

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Sep 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155) is pleased to report that the Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Rinani Genotec Sdn Bhd (Genotec) to collaborate on research and development (R&D) in genetics, and regenerative and alternative medicines.Chairman of Malaysian Genomics, Datuk Seri Dr. Chen Chaw MinUnder the LOI, MGRC, which owns a high-throughput sequencing lab, advanced microarray facility, and new state-of-the-art cell processing lab, as well as Genotec, which specializes in biomedical treatments using stem cells, will assist in strengthening the teaching and research activities of the undergraduate programme at UMS' Faculty of Science and Natural Resources.This cooperation will enable the exchange of research resources and ideas to enhance the quality of research at UMS, as well as create opportunities for students from the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources to serve their internship period at MGRC or Genotec.Chairman of Malaysian Genomics, Datuk Seri Dr. Chen Chaw Min, said, "We are happy to assist UMS undergraduates in pursuing their R&D goals so that they have a better understanding of their field of study. This is also in support of the National Biotechnology Policy 2.0 launched recently focusing on agriculture and food security, healthcare and wellbeing, as well as industrial and the circular economy."The Dean of the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, UMS, Professor Dr. Jualang Azlan Gansau said, "UMS is actively engaging in research as well as teaching activities and the involvement of industry is crucial in ensuring the relevance of such activities conducted at the University."The signing of the LOI followed UMS' visit to MGRC's Biosafety Level 2 cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)-certified laboratory, which is used for the production of cell therapies, including CAR T-cell therapies for various cancers.Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad: 0155 [BURSA: MGRC] [RIC: MGRC:KL] [BBG: MGRC:MK], http://www.mgrc.com.my/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

21 7 月, 2022

Spritzer, The Only Diamond Taste Award 2022 Winner in Malaysia

TAIPING, Malaysia, Jul 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer is pleased to announce that, Spritzer silica-rich Natural Mineral Water was recently awarded three stars in the Superior Taste Award 2022 organised by the Brussels-based International Taste Institute. The three stars awarded derived from areas of judging categories include Exceptional products, Remarkable products and Notable products.The International Taste Institute is an organisation of chefs and sommeliers founded in 2005 dedicated to assisting food and beverage (F&B) companies improve the quality of their products through the annual Superior Taste Award. To be awarded three stars, products must have overall scores of over 90% and be considered an exceptional product by the 200 jury members from 20 countries that have been carefully selected based on their experience in tasting.This is the seventh time over a 10-year period that Spritzer Natural Mineral Water, which is sourced from underground aquifers from a protected tropical landbank, has been awarded three stars which entitles it to the Diamond Taste Award. Spritzer silica-rich Natural Mineral Water was also among only 18 products out of 2,350 F&B products this year to be awarded Diamond Taste Award by a panel of professional taste experts.The Company would like to thank consumers for their support and loyalty over the years as it stives to maintain the quality of the silica-rich natural mineral water while continuing to give back to society through various initiatives spanning from assistance during disasters to recycling programmes to achieve a better and more sustainable future.Spritzer recently launched a new iconic bottle with a trendy and vibrant design made from fully recycled packaging made by recycled materials, and also recently won the Reader's Digest's Trusted Brands 2022 platinum award for 21 consecutive years.Spritzer Bhd: [Bursa: SPRITZER; 7103] [RIC: SPTZ:KL] [BB: SPZ:MK] [OTC: SPZRF], https://www.spritzer.com.my Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

28 1 月, 2022

Spritzer Introduces Ong-Ong Wishes, Sui-Sui Dishes!

KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Jan 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer is showcasing "ONG-ONG Wishes, SUI-SUI Dishes!", a short film introducing festive dishes for this Chinese New Year put together by the Head Chef of De Beauty Restaurant.Video link: Spritzer YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcRfAcfdn9UPresented alongside Spritzer Natural Mineral Water, "ONG-ONG Wishes, SUI-SUI Dishes!" is a procession of popular dishes served against the backdrop of the reunion dinner held on the eve of the lunar new year when families get together to celebrate a time of togetherness and wish each other a healthy and prosperous year ahead.Viewers can watch from this link to enjoy the light-hearted atmosphere and a whole lot of natural mineral water goodness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcRfAcfdn9UThe Company explained that this short video is about welcoming the Year of the Tiger with auspicious dishes and wishes that bring memories of good food and good company together with the healthy benefits of Spritzer Natural Mineral Water. Spritzer hopes this short video will not only bring about the warmth of family togetherness but also inspire all of us to live healthier and fulfilling lives.Spritzer is also participating in the Experts' Choice Awards - Top 10 CNY TVCs 2022 Edition and would like to invite everybody to vote through this link, expertschoiceawards.com/vote. The link will be activated from 1 February 2022 to 14 February 2022.For those who have not picked up their drinks for the festive celebration, you can get Spritzer products from your nearest outlets and stand a chance to win from Drink, Win & Huat Contest ending on 15 February 2022.For more information, please contact:Muhammad Hakim Syed MunifTel: +60 12 318-5410Email: h.juraimi@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

27 12 月, 2021

Spritzer Advocates Healthier Drinking Habits with Drink, Win & Huat Contest

KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Dec 27, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer wants everybody to have roaring good health in the coming Year of the Tiger by encouraging drinking more natural mineral water during this festive season through the Spritzer Drink, Win & Huat Contest.The contest runs from 01 December 2021 to 15 February 2022, making this a total of 11 weeks with attractive weekly cash prizes to be won. Prizes include one (1) Grand Prize of Proton X70, eight (8) Weekly First Prize Winners of RM888 cash, and thirty-eight (38) Weekly Consolation Prize Winners RM128 cash.The participating products in the contest are Spritzer Natural Mineral Water, Distilled Drinking Water, RO Drinking Water, Spritzer Dispenser Series (Hot & Cold Stand Dispenser / Hot & Warm Mini Dispenser / Duotone Mini Dispenser / Water Pump Dispenser), ACILIS by Spritzer Natural Mineral Water, Spritzer SO Tinge!, Spritzer Tinge and, Spritzer Sparkling Natural Mineral Water.To participate, purchase any of the participating Spritzer product worth RM8 and above at any outlet or e-commerce platform in a single receipt, write your full name as per identity card ("IC"), IC number and email address on the original printed receipt(s), then WhatsApp a picture of the receipt to +6017 671 8310. Remember to keep the receipt for verification purposes.Buy more and stand a chance to win more. For more info on contest details, kindly log in to spritzer.com.my.Spritzer has recently won another national award for the water category at the World Branding Awards - Brand of the Year 2021 to 2022 and will continue striving in their efforts of sustainability and giving back to society to provide the best natural mineral water for their consumers. Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

21 12 月, 2021

Spritzer to Distribute Bottled Water to Communities Affected by Floods

KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Dec 21, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer takes note of the flood situation affecting various locations in Peninsular Malaysia over the last 72 hours and is prepared to render assistance to affected communities.It has been reported that more than 22,000 people were evacuated throughout Peninsular Malaysia on Sunday as the country faces some of its worst flooding in years due to a multiple-day heavy downpour.In view of the emergency, the Company is making immediate arrangement for mineral water to be distributed via the Malaysia Civil Defence Force and Red Crescent to selected relief centres nationwide. More than RM50,000 worth of Spritzer Natural Mineral Water bottles are currently transported to flood victims and rescue crews in affected areas, where victims may not have access to clean water which is important for hydration and ensuring hygiene at all times. Malaysia Civil Defence Force is also preparing dried food for victims in affected communities.Spritzer urges everyone to be careful of contamination from the flood waters and avoid all unknown sources of water. People are encouraged to boil water from taps used for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth. Do not use discoloured water or water that have an odour and avoid contact with contaminated water on skin and eyes.About Spritzer Bhd Spritzer Group of Companies comprises a total of eight business subsidiaries, specialising in manufacturing and distribution of natural mineral water, sparkling natural mineral water, distilled drinking water, non-carbonated fruit flavoured drink and functional drinks. The company has been in operation for more than 30 years, and is the country's largest, oldest and only listed bottle water producer. For more information, please visit www.spritzer.com.my.For more information, please contact:Muhammad Hakim Syed MunifTel: +60 12 318-5410Email: h.juraimi@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

4 10 月, 2021

Gauging benefits of natural ecosystems in fighting floods

SINGAPORE - How much can a forest do in mitigating floods in Singapore and what are the economic and human costs of cutting the forest down? These may seem hard to quantify, but researchers from Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) have developed a framework to evaluate the impact of nature-based solutions, such as forests, in reducing flood risk. Using modelling, they are able to quantify the benefits of natural ecosystems in fighting floods as well as losses when these natural resources are destroyed. The framework also produces metrics that can allow policymakers to compare the effectiveness of nature-based solutions with other flood mitigation measures such as flood walls and levees, in terms of economic and human costs. The study, which was published in the journal paper OneEarth on Sept 17, comes as Singapore is looking to employ a range of nature-based solutions, such as mangroves, to tackle climate change. Assistant Professor David Lallemant, of NTU's Asian School of the Environment, and a principal investigator at EOS, said: "While we have known of the benefits of natural ecosystems in reducing flooding for a long time, one of the main obstacles to the widespread use of such solutions has been the difficulty to quantify this natural protection. "Our study demonstrates that the benefits of the natural ecosystem can be calculated with the same amount of rigour, and using the same metrics, as engineered infrastructure. These tools can be used by engineers and water resources managers in Singapore as part of their arsenal to increase the local flood resilience." Using modelling, the study zoomed in on the possible scenario of continued deforestation at the Myanmar Chindwin River basin, and showed that protecting these forests could reduce the economic and human costs of floods by 14 per cent. Protecting these forests from deforestation prevents around US$1 million (S$1.35 million) in flood losses annually and protects some 30,000 people in the next decade, said Prof Lallemant, who co-led the study. This is especially important as deforestation is known to be rife in South-east Asian countries. The modelling can also be applied to other nature-based solutions, such as river restoration, where floodplains are used to expand the size of the river. "Natural ecosystems such as forests can absorb a lot of rainwater and slow down the travelling of water to low-lying lands and rivers. So rather than a rapid and intense surge of water which can cause flash floods, these forests can reduce the total amount of water channelled to rivers and drainage systems and spread it over time, which manages the extreme rainfall," Prof Lallemant added. In Singapore, urban trees can only do so much in flood proofing, given the high intensity of storms here and the high level of urbanisation, said Assistant Professor Perrine Hamel of NTU's Asian School of the Environment and an EOS principal investigator who co-led the study. "However, cutting down forests such as the Clementi and Dover forests will have an impact on increasing run-off, though the flood mitigation benefits that these forests provide can be replaced with built infrastructure," she added. More on this topic Related Story PUB to raise 450m stretch of Dunearn Road to reduce risk of flash floods Related Story Tapping mangroves a focus of study on protecting Singapore's north-western coast against sea-level rise For example, this could include PUB's Active, Beautiful, Clean (ABC) Waters features, which are hybrid solutions combining engineered systems and nature-based solutions that can go a very long way to reduce flooding. The framework therefore can also be used to compare and evaluate these ABC Waters features, measuring the benefits they provide in reducing the economic and human costs of flooding, taking into account a range of flooding events from small frequent ones to rare extreme events, said Prof Lallemant. In Singapore, such costs could arise from the disruption and delays in traffic, or damage to homes and infrastructure due to flooding. And with more erratic weather patterns and flash floods occurring because of climate change, Singaporeans would have to plan and adjust their activities according to the weather forecast, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said recently. To that, Prof Lallemant said it is important to begin discussions on risk levels that people will find acceptable, with flash floods becoming a mainstay in our daily lives. "No city can be completely flood-proof. Are Singaporeans okay with having difficulty going to work, maybe two to three days a year because of a disruption in the transportation network due to flooding? Perhaps they are, perhaps not. And so we need to design our flood resilience strategies according to our acceptable risk level," he added. More on this topic Related Story On The Ground: To reduce flooding in S'pore, tackle the root cause Related Story Study to look at protecting Singapore against sea-level rise

26 6 月, 2021

askST@NLB: Let kids learn about nature to spark interest

SINGAPORE - Exposing children to as much nature as possible from a young age can help interest them in climate change, said National Library Board (NLB) Exhibitions Co-Curator Georgina Wong at an askST @ NLB discussion on Friday (June 25). Hosted by The Straits Times Science and Environment Correspondent Audrey Tan, the discussion - When Nature Speaks - was done virtually on Zoom and broadcast on ST's Facebook page. Ms Wong said allowing children to learn about Singapore's natural history firsthand can help them grow an appreciation for the natural environment, and NLB's HumanxNature exhibition on Singapore's biodiversity heritage is one such avenue for parents to do so. Open till Sept 26, HumanxNature explores Singapore's relationships with the natural world from cultural understanding and scientific study to commercial and urban land use, as well as conservation and restoration. The exhibition features an array of natural history books, botanical prints, plantation photographs and maps from the collections of the National Library and National Archives, together with herbarium and natural history specimens on loan from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Singapore Botanic Gardens and Urban Redevelopment Authority. A guide specially curated for children is provided to help them understand and engage with the exhibits. While understanding the history of Singapore's natural environment can help Singapore tackle climate change, Ms Tan added that efforts to tailor future climate projection models, such as one dubbed a 'crystal ball' being developed by scientists at the Centre for Climate Research Singapore, may be key to a clearer understanding of how climate change will impact Singapore. Another measure of climate change is contained in Singapore's natural environment itself, she said, noting that a study by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) published in June found mangrove pollen 20m below Singapore's current sea level, indicating that local sea levels had risen. Separately, in 2016, coral reefs in local seas turned white due to the exit of microalgae, which live in them and are their source of food, under stress from rising sea temperatures. In the question and answer segment, Ms Tan said that one of the most pressing issues facing Singapore is rising sea levels. Citing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's 2019 National Day Rally speech where he said climate change was one of the gravest challenges facing humankind, Ms Tan said: "Other countries can allow their coastlines to recede, but Singapore is too small to do that. We need to examine Singapore's past to determine the reasons behind its sea level rise." AskST @ NLB is a collaboration between The Straits Times and the National Library Board. Those who missed the Facebook broadcast can find the video at this website. Past askST @ NLB sessions can be found there as well. Those who wish to know more about climate change can check out the resources from ProQuest Central, a database subscribed by NLB, using the keywords: "Climatic changes", "Global warming", and "Climate change mitigation". More on this topic Related Story Of tigers and tapirs: NLB exhibition traces Singapore's environment over 400 years Related Story NLB launches new digital literacy programme for seniors If you do not have a myLibraryID, you can go to the NLB website and sign up for one using your SingPass or NRIC/FIN. Suggested titles for reading: How to avoid a climate disaster: The solutions we have and the breakthroughs we need Planning Singapore: The experimental city Standing up for a sustainable world: Voices of change

16 4 月, 2021

Spritzer Malaysia Celebrates World Earth Day with Rainforest-themed Station at Pavilion KL

Experience "The Original Rainforest Water" and Bottle Recycling in the heart of Kuala Lumpur KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - In conjunction with World Earth Day, which falls on 22 April 2021, join Spritzer Malaysia ("Spritzer" or the "Company") at its "The Original Rainforest Water" station in front of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Bukit Bintang entrance to get the refreshing taste of Spritzer Natural Mineral Water and Acilis by Spritzer while experiencing an interactive 3D Elite screen showcasing the source of this natural mineral water. The Spritzer Station featuring the layers of sand, the natural water filtration to underground waterThe rainforest-themed station is a collaboration between Spritzer and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to drive the awareness of World Earth Day and will be there from 12 April to 23 May 2021. Visitors will have photo opportunities from this mini rainforest in the city set-up and can have a taste of original rainforest water through samples of Spritzer Natural Mineral Water and Acilis by Spritzer.Visitors interacting with the 3D Elite screen towering across the mall's entrance will see the importance of having clean water sources and its effects to the environment. The interactive screen introduces Spritzer's pristine 330-acre site in Taiping, Perak surrounded by a tropical rainforest, where silica-rich natural mineral water is extracted from underground aquifers.Visitors can recycle their bottles after enjoying samples by Spritzer as the bottles are fully recyclable, including the caps and labels, which are made with 100% polyethylene terephthalate (PET).Spritzer is calling for all to be a part in creating a second life to all PET packaging, which can be reproduced into items including containers, clothing, protective packaging, green energy and many more, within one day with the current recycling technology. Bottles for Acilis by Spritzer range, which is environmentally conscious natural mineral water in the Malaysian market, are first plant-based bottles made in Malaysia made with up to 30% sugar cane waste and is 100% recyclable.Recycling used bottles will create a second life to the bottle and effectively reducing the percentage of landfill waste. Landfill waste will rot and decompose to produce harmful gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and Methane, which contributes to global warming, along with polluting the surrounding environment.Come visit "The Original Rainforest Water" station to experience what it is like to be in a tropical rainforest and to learn more about where Spritzer's natural mineral water is sourced from, taste original rainforest water and learn how PET bottles can have a second life.For more information, please contact:Hakim JuraimiTel: +6012 318-5410Email: h.jurami@swanconsultancy.bizAbout Spritzer BerhadSpritzer Berhad (MY:7103; SPZ.MY; SPTZ.KL) is the largest bottled water producer in Malaysia. The brand, SPRITZER, is Malaysia's best selling natural mineral water, produced and bottled from a vast environmentally-friendly 220 acre site replete with plentiful natural mineral water resources and lush greenery. Learn more at http://www.spritzer.com.my.

14 4 月, 2021

Spritzer Natural Mineral Water Passes Test for Plastics Contaminants

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 14, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer Malaysia (Spritzer), Malaysia's best-selling natural mineral water, has released the results of an analysis conducted by a reputable independent laboratory, SIRIM Berhad, showing that no microplastics have been detected in Spritzer's silica-rich natural mineral water.The laboratory had recently conducted tests from a sample taken from a 600ml Spritzer Natural Mineral Water bottle produced on 21 January 2021 and did not detect any synthetic polymers or microplastics, even when examined under 50 times magnification.This is in contrast to research conducted by the State University of New York - Fredonia (SUNY-Fredonia) titled "Synthetic Polymer Contamination in Bottled Water" revealing that many international brands of bottled water were contaminated with microplastics, which, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the European Chemicals Agency, are very small fragments of plastic originating from various industrial and manufacturing processes and products that can contaminate natural ecosystems.The tests done by SUNY-Fredonia covered 259 individual bottles from 27 different lots across 11 brands, purchased from 19 locations in nine countries around the world. The SUNY-Fredonia report noted that there was an average of 325 particles per litre, with concentration ranging from zero to more than 10,000 particles in a single bottle. From the samples, the report found that 93% were found to contain microplastics.Most notably, the SUNY-Fredonia tests showed that microplastics were detected in the samples from these brands ranging from 6.5 uM (micrometre) to 100 uM in sizes. However, the recent analysis conducted by the independent laboratory showed that in these ranges and even up to 1uM, no microplastics were detected in Spritzer Natural Mineral Water.The findings from SIRIM are a powerful affirmation of the stringent quality processes practiced by Spritzer, and a testament to its efforts in ensuring that the pristine 330-acre site in Taiping, Perak located near a tropical rainforest from which the Company draws the sources of its natural mineral water, is kept clean and safe for consumption.Spritzer, which has won awards for the refreshing taste of its mineral water as well as various certifications for product processing, is committed to protecting the integrity, quality, safety and purity of this natural water source with automated and advanced bottling technology used to ensure that it is free from pollution.Silica-rich mineral water has also been found to be beneficial to health, as research by UK-based Keele University has found. Those who consume 1- to 1.5 litres of Spritzer Natural Mineral Water can reduce or eliminate aluminium toxins found in their bodies as the silicate acid in the natural mineral water bonds with the toxins that are then passed out as urine.For more information, please contact:Hakim JuraimiTel: +60 12-318 5410Email: h.juraimi@swanconsultancy.bizAbout Spritzer BerhadSpritzer Berhad (MY:7103; SPZ.MY; SPTZ.KL) is the largest bottled water producer in Malaysia. The brand, SPRITZER, is Malaysia's best selling natural mineral water, produced and bottled from a vast environmentally-friendly 220 acre site replete with plentiful natural mineral water resources surrounded by lush greenery. Learn more at http://www.spritzer.com.my. Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

27 2 月, 2021

ROK-Biotech, Korea’s leading cosmetic brand. Launching the new product ‘Dr. M-KIN Anti V Hand Cream’

Seoul, Korea - The demand for natural cosmetics has been increasing during Covid-19 throughout the world. The pandemic has also resulted in a change in people's habits and has led to a greater demand for a natural product with functional properties including many types of household items and food. A South Korean cosmetic brand ROK-Biotech is gaining attention for its natural functional products giving excellent antibacterial and antiviral effects; they have recently developed the products using a molecular biology tool. Their new product Dr. M-KIN Anti-V Hand Cream launched in January 2021 is a multifunctional all-in-one product that provides hand sterilization and skin protection with a moisturizing effect. The product went through a series of tests from the Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) and the antibacterial test results showed it kills 99.9% of germs (5 different bacteria was used); the antiviral test results showed it was 99% effective against Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). On top of that, the results of the Skin Irritation Test (SIT) showed that the product is classified in non-irritation category (0.00). This data further proves that the product is perfectly safe for the human skin. ROK-Biotech found out that sanitizers (70% ethanol) that we use every day, cause hands to become dry, while also causing other negative effects to our hands. In order to solve this problem, they developed Dr. M-KIN Anti-V Hand Cream. This company paid a lot of attention to the moisturizing effect by strengthening hyaluronic acid and ceramide ingredients for dry hand skincare. This product is perfect to use in the winter season as Centella Asiatica extract contained in the product helps your skin recover from frostbites (cold shock). ROK-Biotech's M-KIN is a blended word made by combining words 'Miracle+Skin', meaning Creates miracle products for your skin. With their unique technology for natural ingredients, they developed a hypoallergenic product for all types of skin including sensitive skin. The Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR), has proved it to be effective in reducing excess sebum and oil, improving blemishes and skin texture. It has applied the company's research data and objective verification regarding the functionality of natural oriental ingredients such as Coptis Chinensis and Anthriscus sylvestris extract in new products. They pursue their own path as a cosmetic brand specializing in natural oriental ingredients that don't cause skin irritation. M-KIN products are natural functional cosmetics with an excellent sebum control ability as well as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, containing berberine extracted from Coptis Chinensis. They said they were able to find various natural functional materials as a result of continuous investment in R&D in order to find out new technologies for functional natural ingredient development. Meanwhile, ROK-Biotech has announced that they are planning to launch a new item during the second half of 2021. They're currently working on research to develop cosmetic materials utilizing stem cell-derived exosomes with Biopharmaceutical Research Center located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. As they're actively gaining investors and holding meetings with potential buyers, we are looking forward to seeing how they progress in 2021. Media contact Company: ROK-Biotech Contact: Ph.D. Sang-Rok Lee, CEO Telephone: +82-61-373-5959, +82-10-2602-5957 Website: http://www.m-kin.com/ The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

27 2 月, 2021

ROK-Biotech, Korea’s leading cosmetic brand, Launches the new product ‘Dr. M-KIN Anti V Hand Cream’

The demand for natural cosmetics has been increasing during Covid-19 throughout the world. The pandemic has also resulted in a change in people's habits and has led to a greater demand for a natural product with functional properties including many types of household items and food. A South Korean cosmetic brand ROK-Biotech is gaining attention for its natural functional products giving excellent antibacterial and antiviral effects; they have recently developed the products using a molecular biology tool. Their new product Dr. M-KIN Anti-V Hand Cream launched in January 2021 is a multifunctional all-in-one product that provides hand sterilization and skin protection with a moisturizing effect. The product went through a series of tests from the Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) and the antibacterial test results showed it kills 99.9% of germs (5 different bacteria was used); the antiviral test results showed it was 99% effective against Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). On top of that, the results of the Skin Irritation Test (SIT) showed that the product is classified in non-irritation category (0.00). This data further proves that the product is perfectly safe for the human skin. ROK-Biotech found out that sanitizers (70% ethanol) that we use every day, cause hands to become dry, while also causing other negative effects to our hands. In order to solve this problem, they developed Dr. M-KIN Anti-V Hand Cream. This company paid a lot of attention to the moisturizing effect by strengthening hyaluronic acid and ceramide ingredients for dry hand skincare. This product is perfect to use in the winter season as Centella Asiatica extract contained in the product helps your skin recover from frostbites (cold shock). ROK-Biotech's M-KIN is a blended word made by combining words 'Miracle+Skin', meaning Creates miracle products for your skin. With their unique technology for natural ingredients, they developed a hypoallergenic product for all types of skin including sensitive skin. The Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR), has proved it to be effective in reducing excess sebum and oil, improving blemishes and skin texture. It has applied the company's research data and objective verification regarding the functionality of natural oriental ingredients such as Coptis Chinensis and Anthriscus sylvestris extract in new products. They pursue their own path as a cosmetic brand specializing in natural oriental ingredients that don't cause skin irritation. M-KIN products are natural functional cosmetics with an excellent sebum control ability as well as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, containing berberine extracted from Coptis Chinensis. They said they were able to find various natural functional materials as a result of continuous investment in R&D in order to find out new technologies for functional natural ingredient development. Meanwhile, ROK-Biotech has announced that they are planning to launch a new item during the second half of 2021. They're currently working on research to develop cosmetic materials utilizing stem cell-derived exosomes with Biopharmaceutical Research Center located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. As they're actively gaining investors and holding meetings with potential buyers, we are looking forward to seeing how they progress in 2021. Media contact Contact: Ph.D. Sang-Rok Lee, CEO E-mail: rok94@hanmail.net Telephone: +82-61-373-5959, +82-10-2602-5957 Website: http://www.m-kin.com/ Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

2 12 月, 2020

MHI -AC&R to Add 80HP Model to Lineup of “C-puzzle” Refrigeration Condensing Units that Use Natural Refrigerant (CO2)

TOKYO, Dec 2, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Corporation (MHI-AC&R), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has developed a large-capacity 80 horsepower (HP) model to add to its series of "C-puzzle" fluorocarbon-free commercial refrigeration condensing units that use R744, a natural refrigerant of carbon dioxide (CO2). The new model responds to increasing demand for larger-capacity refrigeration system that use natural refrigerants, especially for food refrigeration applications such as cold storage facilities. The new 80HP model C-puzzle realizes environmental load reduction initiatives through energy saving and using the natural refrigerant. It is scheduled to go on sale in the domestic market in summer 2021.Refrigeration condensing unit (80HP model)The 80HP model C-puzzle will complement the 10HP model (HCCV1001) and 20HP model (HCCV2001M) launched since 2017 and the 40HP model added to the C-puzzle series in 2020. Introduction of the 80HP model will not only respond to rising demand for larger-capacity refrigeration systems, but also expand the range of applications beyond refrigerated storage to further include food freezing and ice making.As with earlier models in the C-puzzle series, the new 80HP model is equipped with a proprietary two-stage compressor integrating a scroll compressor and a rotary compressor developed and manufactured by MHI Thermal Systems(1). The scroll compressor delivers superlative efficiency under heavy loads, while the rotary compressor offers outstanding efficiency with lighter loads. Together, they result in higher efficiency and noise reduction through the entire operating range. In addition, integrated compact design of the gas cooler and the compressor unit helps to reduce plumbing, thus making the new unit suitable to diverse locations.The refrigerant used in the C-puzzle is R744, a natural refrigerant of carbon dioxide (CO2) and an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of its refrigerant is zero and global warming potential (GWP) is only 1. As a result, the environmental impact is very low, making a significant contribution to the prevention of global warning. In Japan, low-GWP refrigeration systems are mandated under the Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons enacted in April 2015. Globally, with effectuation in January 2019 of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer(2), coupled with enactment of the Revised Ozone Layer Protection Law, phasing down of production and usage of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) is now mandatory, part of intensifying moves to prevent climate change.Today the adoption of natural refrigerants in the refrigeration and food freezing markets lags at around 30%, and in response moves are accelerating toward adopting natural refrigerants in the domestic market for low-temperature systems. Business expansion is anticipated from growing demand for use not only in new systems but also for upgrades of existing units currently using fluorocarbon refrigerants.Going forward, MHI-AC&R will continue to focus on expanding and improving its offerings of energy saving products that use low-GWP refrigerants, as its way of promoting adoption of natural refrigerants in the refrigeration market and thereby contributing to protection of the global environment.(1) MHI Thermal Systems' two-stage compressor adopts the world's first technologies (patented) enabling outstanding efficiency even with high-pressure refrigerants.(2) Formally known as the "Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons," this is a totally revised update, carried out in April 2015, to the original Fluorocarbons Recovery and Destruction Law enacted in 2001. Under this new legislation, commercial refrigeration condensing units and stationary refrigeration units with a refrigeration capacity exceeding 1.5 kilowatt (kW) (approx. 2HP) are required by 2025 to adopt refrigerants with a GWP below 1500 (CO2=1). Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com