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Barnama
26-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Grab Launches 'Kerana ASEAN' Campaign To Support Malaysia's Chairmanship
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Grab Malaysia (Grab) has launched the 'Kerana ASEAN' campaign which aims to educate and raise public awareness on Malaysia's importance as the ASEAN Chair this year and its important role in fostering regional cooperation and integration. Grab in a statement announced that the campaign is part of the #GrabBersamaASEAN initiative which is implemented in strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to Grab, the initiative supports the principles of 'Inclusivity and Sustainability' which is the theme of Malaysia's leadership in ASEAN, in addition to strengthening its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Grab Malaysia Managing Director Adelene Foo, in the same statement, said that through the initiative, Grab Malaysia aims to translate regional priorities into tangible benefits that are meaningful to Malaysians. 'This is in line with our mission to empower the communities we serve through accessible and inclusive technology, driving a more inclusive and sustainable future. We look forward to strengthening ASEAN integration and ensuring that its benefits are delivered to communities across the region,' she said. As part of the campaign, Grab also participated in a special exhibition in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit showcasing inclusive digital technologies such as AI Merchant, Assistant and AI Driver Companion to assist partners and drivers with real-time guidance and targeted recommendations. Grab also shared its 2024 ESG achievements, including generating USD12.8 billion (RM54 billion) in revenue for driver-partners and merchants on its platform, with over 99 per cent of drivers reaching or exceeding the minimum wage rate each month. In addition, over 135,000 individuals, including women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), are also generating income through the platform. In pursuit of sustainability, Grab has deployed 18 AI-operated Reverse Vending machines (since 2023, for public to deposit rinsed single-use cutlery, plastic containers, aluminium cans and PET bottles) across the Klang Valley with strategic partners, diverting nearly 10 tonnes of plastic waste to be recycled by a certified processor (Asasrama Sdn Bhd).
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Grab Malaysia launches 'Kerana Asean' campaign in support of Malaysia's Asean 2025 chairmanship
KUALA LUMPUR: Grab Malaysia has officially launched its "Kerana Asean" campaign in partnership with the Foreign Ministry in support of Malaysia's Asean 2025 chairmanship. Grab Malaysia managing director Adelene Foo said the campaign aims to raise public awareness and education about the significance of Malaysia's Asean chairmanship and its vital role in fostering regional cooperation and integration. The campaign is part of Grab's #GrabBersamaASEAN initiative, aimed at making Asean's mission of inclusivity and sustainability more accessible to the public, not only educating Malaysians and the wider Asean community but also highlighting the tangible benefits of regional integration in daily life. "Through this initiative, we aim to translate high-level regional priorities into tangible benefits that resonate with Malaysians. "This aligns with our mission to empower the communities we serve through accessible and inclusive technology, driving a more inclusive and sustainable future. "We look forward to strengthening Asean integration and ensuring its benefits reach communities across the region," she said. In support of the 46th Asean Summit, Grab Malaysia also showcased its commitment to inclusivity and sustainability through a special exhibition booth, featuring the company's latest Environment, Social, Corporate Governance (ESG) innovations, including inclusive technology solutions such as the AI Merchant Assistant and AI Driver Companion. The company's 2024 ESG efforts were also highlighted, including creating sustainable earning opportunities totalling US$12.8 billion for driver-and merchant-partners, with over 99 per cent of driver-partners earning at or above local hourly minimum wages. Furthermore, 600,000 micro, small and medium enterprises were on boarded to the platform. In 2024, Grab advanced equal opportunity and sustainability by enabling 135,000 Partners With Disabilities and women driver-partners to earn an income, while also reducing waste through AI-driven rReverse vending machines and a refillable milk bottle initiative with Jaya Grocer and Farm Fresh. The "Kerana Asean" campaign is set to run throughout the year, with a series of online and on-ground activations planned across Malaysia.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Mystery deepens over disappearance of 'Datin Seri'
KUALA LUMPUR: The mystery surrounding the disappearance of a Datin Seri, who was reportedly abducted while en route to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya, entered its 27th day yesterday. Although Datin Seri Pamela Ling was reported missing on April 9, news of her alleged abduction only surfaced earlier this week. City police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa on Saturday confirmed that statements had been recorded from 12 individuals, including MACC officers. He said no ransom demand had been received and there were no new leads. The case is being investigated under Section 365 of the Penal Code for kidnapping. Ling, who is based in Singapore, left for the MACC headquarters early on April 9, but she never arrived. Her last known message was to her lawyer at 1.57pm, stating that she expected to arrive at the destination at 2.08pm. Her phone signal was last tracked to the MEX Highway, close to Bandar Putra Permai, at 1.52pm. Earlier this week, her brother said he believed his sister, a mother of three, had been kidnapped. The family was informed that the e-hailing vehicle she was in was allegedly intercepted by three vehicles, and Ling was ordered to enter one of them. The brother added that Grab Malaysia had confirmed Ling's ride had been marked as completed. Meanwhile, MACC said it would leave efforts to locate Ling — who had been requested to assist in a money laundering investigation — to the police. The commission urged the public not to speculate and to give police the space to carry out their investigation. To date, three police reports have been lodged over her disappearance — two by her lawyer and another by her family.
The Sun
04-05-2025
- The Sun
Pamela Ling case: Police record statements from 12 witnesses
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded statements from 12 witnesses over the disappearance of Pamela Ling Yueh, who is believed to have been abducted while heading to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office in Putrajaya on April 9. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said those interviewed included family members, MACC officers and the victim's lawyer to assist in the investigation. 'So far, there are no leads or developments regarding her whereabouts,' he said briefly when contacted today. Ling, 42, was reported missing while en route to the MACC office to provide a statement related to an ongoing investigation. Police received a report on her disappearance at 3.02 pm on the same day. Her brother, Simon Ling Wan Siong, said Pamela had sent a WhatsApp message to her lawyer at 1.57 pm, informing that she was on her way to the MACC office and expected to arrive at 2.08 pm via an e-hailing service. Despite efforts by her family and lawyer to contact her after 2 pm, phone calls went unanswered and WhatsApp messages went undelivered. Grab Malaysia has also confirmed that the ride was marked as completed, but no further information has been obtained. Rusdi had earlier said that no ransom demand had been received in connection with the case, which is being investigated under Section 365 of the Penal Code for abduction. Anyone with information is urged to contact Simon Ling at 012-8866799 or the victim's father, Ling Kie Yii, at 012-8867979.
The Sun
03-05-2025
- The Sun
Police probe disappearance of woman en route to MACC
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating the reported disappearance of a woman who was en route to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office in Putrajaya on April 9. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa confirmed that a report on the disappearance was lodged at the Precinct 7 Police Station in Putrajaya at 3.02 pm the same day. He said the woman, identified as Pamela Ling, was scheduled to provide a statement to the MACC regarding an ongoing investigation. MACC officials confirmed her absence. 'This was not Ling's first appearance at the MACC to give a statement related to a case. Several witnesses, including MACC officers and the victim's lawyer, have had their statements recorded to assist the investigation,' he said when contacted today. Rusdi added that the victim's lawyer also lodged a separate police report in Seri Kembangan regarding the client's disappearance. The investigation is being conducted under Section 365 of the Penal Code for abduction. Meanwhile, the victim's family issued a media statement appealing to the public for any information related to the case. The victim's brother, Simon Ling Wan Siong, said his sister had sent a WhatsApp message to her lawyer at 1.57 pm on April 9, indicating she was on her way to the Putrajaya MACC office and would arrive at 2.08 pm using an e-hailing service. 'Despite the family's and her lawyer's attempts to contact her after 2 pm, phone calls went unanswered and WhatsApp messages went undelivered. 'Grab Malaysia has also confirmed that the ride was marked as completed, but no further information has been obtained since then,' he said. Wan Siong said his sister's whereabouts have been unknown for over 20 days and urged police to intensify their efforts and do whatever necessary to locate his sibling. Anyone with information is urged to contact Wan Siong at 012-8866799 or the victim's father, Ling Kie Yii, at 012-8867979.
