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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Liew backs Sepilok Jazz Festival set for September 6
Published on: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 12, 2025 Text Size: Liew (2nd left) receiving a promotional bag and a commemorative T-shirt from Yee. Kota Kinabalu: State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew expressed her Ministry's full support for the 4th Edition of Sepilok Jazz scheduled to be held on Sept 6 at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) in Sandakan. She said the contribution from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment and its agency, Sabah Tourism Board, (STB) is in aid of the Friends of Sea Turtles Education & Research (Foster) Walai Penyu, a sea turtle conservation project in Libaran. Advertisement 'By integrating music, tourism, culture and marine conservation through events such as Sepilok Jazz and Bakat Sepilok Jazz, Foster demonstrates that sea turtles conservation can be celebrated in creative and inclusive ways. 'These events not only celebrate cultural diversity but also position Sandakan as a premier ecotourism destination on the global stage,' she said after receiving an invitation to grace the Sepilok Jazz 4th Edition during a courtesy call from the President of Foster Alexander Yee and Music Director Cheong Kok Ann on Monday. On the just-concluded 2nd Edition of Bakat Sepilok Jazz that had attracted international contestants, Liew noted that this competition is fast becoming a vital platform for emerging musicians to gain global recognition. Yee thanked the Minister for the strategic collaboration and ministry support for the organisation of both the 4th Edition of Sepilok Jazz and the 2nd Edition of Bakat Sepilok Jazz. 'There is growing international interest in Sepilok Jazz, so we are targeting 3,000 visitors this time around. I hope future editions will attract even broader participation,' he enthused. According to Yee, its 4th Edition will feature world-class acts from Singapore, Germany, Thailand and Korea. This year's stellar line-up includes Jeremy Monteiro All Star Quartet feat. Tony Lakatos (Singapore/Germany), Fleche D'Or Swing Quartet (Germany), and Seoul Fizz (Korea), alongside Malaysian talents Cris Aban Trio, Wan G, Sonny B & The 1, Zizi Safira, and Appy Tots. Foster is a Sabah based non-profit organisation established in 2013, dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles, particularly around Pulau Libaran in Sandakan. Its core initiatives include turtle monitoring, hatchery management, community education, and public outreach. Since its inception, Foster has released tens of thousands of hatchlings into the sea, fostering strong partnerships with local communities, government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and eco-conscious travellers to protect these endangered marine species. Also present was the Ministry's Permanent Secretary Datuk Josie Lai. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Mid East Info
6 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Riyadh to Host Global Leaders at 2nd Edition of the World Stadiums & Arena Development Summit - Middle East Business News and Information
Worldlink Conferences is proud to announce the 2nd Edition of World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit, taking place on 1st & 2nd September 2025 in Riyadh. The summit serves as the region's leading platform for government stakeholders, developers, architects, and global industry leaders shaping the future of sports infrastructure and mega-event planning. Aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the event will spotlight innovative approaches to stadium and venue development — emphasizing sustainable construction, smart infrastructure, and forward-thinking design. It serves as a platform to support the Kingdom's transformation into a global hub for world-class facilities, while promoting long-term economic growth, tourism, and environmental responsibility. This year's speaker lineup features an exceptional array of senior experts from world-renowned organizations, including: Nadine Shehab – Lead Cost Manager, Turner & Townsend – Lead Cost Manager, Turner & Townsend Dragana Linden – Executive Director and Board Member, Alliance Investment Company – Executive Director and Board Member, Alliance Investment Company Michael Palassis – Executive Director, Paxon Group – Executive Director, Paxon Group Eng. Meshal Aldeaijy – Strategic Planning and Execution Advisor – Strategic Planning and Execution Advisor Noor Binsaleh – Next-Gen Saudi Leader Consultancy, Associate Professional Athlete – Next-Gen Saudi Leader Consultancy, Associate Professional Athlete Fatemeh Hosseini – Associate, Populous – Associate, Populous Danilo Arba – PMO Director, MACE – PMO Director, MACE Noushadali Kayalmadathil – Executive Director – Development Management Office, Qiddiya – Executive Director – Development Management Office, Qiddiya Jena Ladhani – CEO, CBRE Saudi Arabia – CEO, CBRE Saudi Arabia Tamim El Abed – Project Director, Jacobs Engineering – Project Director, Jacobs Engineering Neil Ross – Director – Sports Strategy, Qiddiya – Director – Sports Strategy, Qiddiya Alexis Dijksterhuis – Head of Sports, Leisure & Entertainment MEA, JLL – Head of Sports, Leisure & Entertainment MEA, JLL Sander Troost – Associate Partner, gmp Architects – Associate Partner, gmp Architects Hatim Morsy-Fahmy – Director, Major Projects – Director, Major Projects Dr. Kam Al-Mazrui – Director of Sports & Events Middle East, Mott MacDonald – Director of Sports & Events Middle East, Mott MacDonald Josep Manel Santiago – CEO, Figueras – CEO, Figueras Piotr Ostafin – Area Manager Middle East, Figueras – Area Manager Middle East, Figueras Juerg Kronenberg – Vice President, Bain and Company Middle East Inc …and more to be announced! The World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit is designed to foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration across the ecosystem of sports and live entertainment infrastructure. Attendees will gain insights into regional mega-projects, global trends in stadium architecture, fan experience innovations, sustainability, and public-private partnership models. Register today to join this world-class gathering of 400+ stakeholders transforming the future of venues in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Visit: Date: 1–2 September 2025 Venue: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Milestone: NIRI and Taiwan's TIRI Advance Global IR Standards
TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Taiwan Investor Relations Institute (TIRI) is proud to announce a new milestone in its long-standing collaboration with the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI): The Association for Investor Relations (IR). This enhanced partnership marks a meaningful step forward in advancing IR education and aligning professional standards between Taiwan and global Jack Chang, Executive Director ofthe Taiwan Investor Relations Institute (TIRI)Right: Matthew Brusch, President and CEO of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) This collaboration was formally presented during the book presentation ceremony on the morning of June 3, 2025 (local time), at the NIRI Annual Conference in Boston. Representing TIRI, Executive Director Jack Chang officially delivered the first-ever authorized Chinese translation of the Investor Relations Body of Knowledge, 2nd Edition—a significant achievement in IR knowledge transfer and international integration. 'The translation effort was made possible through the contributions of TIRI board directors and senior members with extensive experience in corporate finance, capital markets, and investor communication,' said Jack Chang. 'Over five months, they volunteered more than 200 hours to ensure both accuracy and localization for Taiwan's financial sector.'From left to right: Jack Chang, Executive Director, and Pansy Yang, Director of Secretariat of TIRI; Matthew Brusch, President and CEO; Remy Bernarda, Incoming Chair; and John Moten, Finance Executive and Immediate Past Chair of NIRI. The project aligns with TIRI's broader vision—under the leadership of Chairman Jonny Kuo—to establish a structured, internationally oriented IR education framework while promoting transparency, ESG engagement, and effective stakeholder communication. Through this collaboration, TIRI members gain access to NIRI's globally respected resources, including its core curriculum and the Investor Relations Charter (IRC) credential—helping foster IR professionalism and international integration. This milestone publication not only reflects TIRI's progress in institutionalizing IR education, but also lays the groundwork for cross-border knowledge exchange and deeper regional collaboration in Asia's IR landscape. Taiwan Investor Relations Institute Contact: office@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in to access your portfolio
