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New Straits Times
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Hot FM's record-breaking Kinabalu campaign shines at APPIES Malaysia 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Hot FM, a radio station under Media Prima Audio (MPA), has further strengthened its reputation for innovation by earning a Recognition Merit in the Best in Innovation category at APPIES Malaysia 2025. According to Berita Harian, the award was given for the station's groundbreaking 'Bekpes Hot Tawan Puncak Kinabalu' campaign, held in November last year. The campaign made history by successfully broadcasting live for 24 continuous hours from the summit of Mount Kinabalu — a feat officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) as the first of its kind in the country. The expedition, held between Nov 14 and 15 last year, featured presenters Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ), Johan, Fara, and AG, alongside expedition partners such as Datuk Muqharabbin Mokhtarrudin and Dr Hazwan Khair. Although Fara Fauzana had to stop at Laban Rata due to health reasons, the mission was completed with remarkable teamwork and camaraderie. The campaign achieved over 60 million total views, with 38 million views for the 24-hour live stream alone, as well as five million engagements across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. It also boosted tourism bookings for up to 10 months in advance. MPA Group Network Director, Shah Hayatudin, said the recognition proves Hot FM's ability to deliver high-impact experiences. "This is not just something you can hear, but also something you can see, feel, and remember," he said in a statement. Senior Content Director of Hot FM, Raja Khairil Idris Raja Aznan, described the APPIES Malaysia 2025 win as a symbol of fighting spirit and family values. "This is the foundation of Hot FM's relationship with its fans," he said. The campaign was supported by Kopi SUPER as the main sponsor, ANBOT as co-sponsor, Firefly as the official airline partner, and Amazing Borneo as the strategic partner. Its mission was to prove that Hot FM is more than just a radio station by taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Kinabalu while maintaining an uninterrupted live broadcast — showcasing both endurance and technical innovation. "As the first Malaysian radio station to take on such an extraordinary feat, Hot FM has reinforced its commitment to remain relevant and close to the hearts of listeners," said Raja Khairil. He added that the achievement reflected the team's spirit: "The perseverance and camaraderie of KJ, Johan, and AG in supporting Fara, who pushed herself to reach Laban Rata despite many challenges, is proof of their solidarity. These are the values Hot FM brings, standing by its fans no matter the situation. That's why Hot FM remains Malaysia's number one choice."
The Star
08-08-2025
- Business
- The Star
US$3mil push to rebuild US ties
A Washington lobbying firm has signed an agreement worth US$3mil (RM12.7mil) a year with Myanmar's Information Ministry to help the long-time military-ruled country rebuild relations with the United States. According to documents submitted under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (Fara), the DCI Group signed the agreement with the ministry on July 31, the day Myanmar's military nominally transferred power to a civilian-led interim government ahead of a planned election. Myanmar's leadership under military chief Min Aung Hlaing seized power in a 2021 coup and that year an Israeli-Canadian lobbyist they hired to represent them in Washington and other capitals said he had stopped his work because US sanctions on the generals prevented him from being paid. The US Treasury Department, the DCI Group, the US State Department and Myanmar's Washington embassy did not immediately respond to requests for comment when asked if US sanctions would affect the agreement between the Myanmar ministry and the DCI Group. The formation of an interim government signals no change to the status quo in Myanmar, with Hlaing holding on to all major levers of power as acting president while retaining his position as chief of the armed forces. He has appeared eager to engage with US President Donald Trump's administration after years of isolation. When Trump threatened new tariffs on Myanmar's US-bound exports this month as part of his global trade offensive, he did so in a signed letter addressed personally to Hlaing. The general responded by lavishing praise on Trump for his 'strong leadership' while asking for lower rates and the lifting of sanctions. He said he was ready to send a negotiating team to Washington, if needed. According to the Fara filing, the DCI Group 'shall provide public affairs services to (the) client with respect to rebuilding relations between the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the United States, with a focus on trade, natural resources, and humanitarian relief'. Engaging the country's junta would be a sharp departure for the United States, given US sanctions on the military leaders and the violence committed against the Rohingya minority that Washington calls genocide and crimes against humanity. — Reuters
New Straits Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Solo arrival: Fara Salleh gives birth without Shuk Sahar by her side
KUALA LUMPUR: The wife of comedian and host Shuk Sahar, Fara Salleh, welcomed a baby girl two weeks ago. The 33-year-old new mother shared the news on Instagram yesterday, revealing: "I gave birth safely on June 26, at 6.10pm, with my baby weighing 2.1kg. "Praise be to God, Elaine Nada was delivered via Caesarean section. However, we couldn't be together as the baby was immediately admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) due to an infection." In the same post, Fara also shared that she gave birth without a male figure present, implying her estranged husband. This comes after Shuk allegedly pronounced a single talaq (Islamic divorce) to Fara over the phone in April, while he was reportedly in Thailand. Fara had previously claimed that their domestic turmoil began before they performed the Umrah pilgrimage last August. Shuk was previously married to Rossa Sera in 2015, but they divorced on March 22, 2023. They have two children together, Nur Qurratu Ain and Nur Assyifatu Aimi. Shuk then married Fara in November 2023.
Associated Press
17-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: People & Culture
Originally published in GoDaddy's 2024 Sustainability Report Employee Experience Inclusivity, engagement, and development are the three key values we uphold to ensure our employees are satisfied and feel valued. We actively seek individuals who bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a passion for what we do. Attracting and retaining the most qualified talent from around the world who help represent our diverse customers is a key priority for us, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels represented, valued, and truly included. Once here, our employees can expect to feel heard and supported by the community around them. From our GoDaddy Voice survey to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we strive to incorporate employee feedback wherever possible to further our people priorities. GoDaddy takes a human-centered approach focused on individual needs, and we are constantly evolving, evaluating our processes to ensure they are free from bias and advancing inclusivity in all aspects of our operations. Inclusive Recruitment We continuously work to have hiring, development, and retention practices that enable GoDaddy to be an employer of choice for talent globally. This includes showcasing our inclusive culture and principles, and reaching broad, diverse candidate groups. Our practices include: Interviewer Training Equipping our teams with the tools and training they need to succeed is key to fair hiring processes. To support this, we offer an interviewer certification with in-depth training modules on best practices for creating a great and inclusive candidate experience and minimizing bias throughout the recruitment process. TEXAS CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN The Texas Conference for Women provides connection, motivation, networking, inspiration, and skill building for thousands of women each year. The one-day conference, open to any gender, offers incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development, and personal growth. In 2024, GoDaddy Chief Marketing Officer Fara Howard joined as a panelist for the 'AI: Shaping the Future of Work' session. It's a privilege to have strong leaders like Fara motivating our employees as part of our Leadership Team, and her contributions to the panel helped inspire talent within the industry. Employee Engagement Engaging a global, hybrid workforce means fostering connection, collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose—no matter where employees work. We prioritize clear communication, meaningful development opportunities, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We do this through multiple employee engagement programs: Employee Resource Groups Our ERGs play an important role in fostering a workplace where all employees benefit from the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups open to everyone that focus on the common topics, identities, affinities, and interests that matter to our people. These groups provide a space for employees to develop relationships, enhance professional development (both for themselves and others), engage in projects and programs, learn new skills, and have fun. ERGs help empower GoDaddy's business priorities across talent, learning, business, and community development. Our 11 Global ERGs: ERG WORLD TOUR New for 2024, our ERG World Tour was designed to provide all employees with the opportunity to engage with our ERGs. An impressive 10% of our global workforce participated in this initiative to meet new people and discover these impactful communities within our organization. Employees were encouraged to drop in, connect with others from around the world, learn more about our ERGs and the topics important to them, and potentially find a community they'd like to be a part of. Employee Feedback We aim to create a working environment and culture in which our employees feel respected and supported to do their best work, and listening to our employees is a critical component of our talent management approach. Through GoDaddy Voice, our annual engagement survey, we learn firsthand from our employees what is working and where we need to improve. In 2024, 84% of our employees participated in the GoDaddy Voice survey. AWARDS AND HONORS 2024 Best Companies to Work for in Arizona100 Best Larges Places to Work in Seattle 2024Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index To learn more, read our 2024 Sustainability Report. About This Report This GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report details our progress toward our corporate sustainability goals, strategies, and initiatives in support of our overarching corporate mission and values. Unless otherwise noted, this report reflects our corporate sustainability performance across our global operations covering the fiscal year period from January 1 to December 31, 2024. To demonstrate our commitment to transparent communication regarding our sustainability progress, we routinely share updates through our website and our annual Sustainability Report. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback on this report by contacting [email protected]. This report references the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, includes select Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) metrics for the Internet Media and Services sector, and the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We also disclose our contributions and progress toward priority UN SDGs. For additional information on how we align with these frameworks and key indicators demonstrating our sustainability performance, please refer to the Frameworks & Metrics section. 1Focused on disability inclusion. 2Focused on sustainability and environmentalism. 3Focused on early career in tech employees. 4Focused on LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from GoDaddy
Irish Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Katie McCabe given hero's welcome by Ireland teammates as she arrives in Turkey
Katie McCabe was given a guard of honour by her Irish teammates as she arrived for International duty on Tuesday. The captain has been enjoying Arsenal's celebrations following the Gunners' famous Champions League final win over Barcelona last weekend. McCabe was the life and soul of the party, singing and acting as the DJ for the open top bus parade as thousands packed the streets of North London. It was expected that McCabe would make her way to the Ireland base on Tuesday, with the squad set to take on Turkey in a Nations League clash this Friday. And the skipper arrived as expected, and when she made her way into the team hotel, she was given a heroes welcome as her teammates and members of staff gave her a guard of honour and chanted her name. After a couple of moments, McCabe jokingly called on the festivities to be cancelled and for everyone to get back to preparing for the game. It's been a whirlwind few days for McCabe, who made history on Saturday in the final. That was her 15th Champions League appearance for the season, and with 1,296 minutes under her belt, she now holds the record for most minutes played in a single Women's Champions League campaign. After the game, McCabe spoke about the enormity of the achievement: 'I'm just in disbelief, to be honest. Well, no actually, I believe it, because we suffered together today. "Barcelona threw absolutely everything at us and we f**king… sorry… we kept together, we rode it out, we rode the storm, and our game-changers came on, made sure we got runs in behind, and then Stina (Blackstenius) got the goal in the end, which was unbelievable. "It's unbelievable to give this to our fans, our family, the players that have been here for so long, the players that have come and gone, you used to be an Arsenal player as well, it's been unbelievable, an unbelievable day for the club.' She added: 'Can I just say, when I first came to the club I was a young, naïve kid that came over from Dublin, and Fara (Williams), Emma Byrne took me under their wing right from the very start, taught me what it meant to be a professional footballer, and to play for Arsenal and wear the badge, and here I am, being able to connect with Fara and for her to see me and the girls to see us, it's just an unbelievable feeling.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
