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Hype Malaysia
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Fans Amused By IKEA Malaysia Throwing Shade At G-Dragon's Concert Organiser
It remains unclear whether the drama surrounding ticket sales for G-Dragon (권지용)'s upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur will ever be resolved. While many have expressed frustration over the situation, others have found humour in it and even used that humour to their advantage. Previously, concert organiser Star Planet Malaysia announced new dates for the re-release of ticket sales. Approximately 254 tickets will be made available following the identification and cancellation of those obtained by scalpers. While some fans have expressed scepticism, IKEA Malaysia decided to have a bit of fun with the news. On Wednesday (4th June), IKEA Malaysia posted a photo on Instagram featuring a daisy-shaped pillow, accompanied by the caption: 'We've got more than 254 petals to cry on.' The post was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the limited number of re-released tickets for G-Dragon's concert, as well as a clever nod to the idol's daisy-shaped lightstick. The global home furnishing brand also re-posted their TikTok video of them showing off their daisy-shaped pillows in stores on Instagram Stories, accompanied by the BIGBANG member's song 'POWER'. Shortly after posting the photo and video, fans expressed their amusement at the company's marketing approach. Many also praised IKEA for its clever strategy, promoting its products while subtly throwing shade at Star Planet Malaysia. Some fans even joked that they were considering purchasing the pillows to have something to hold while crying over missing the chance to see G-Dragon live in concert next month. While all this was happening, if you thought the ticket situation in Malaysia was bad, it turns out it's even worse than you imagined. According to @/8KLIFE on Twitter, around 8.2 million fans from four major cities—including Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Melbourne and Macau—attempted to purchase tickets for G-Dragon's concerts. However, the majority reportedly failed to secure a seat. As shown in the screenshot, approximately 4 million fans in Malaysia queued online for tickets, only for them to be scalped or allegedly reserved for insiders. It's highly concerning how other parts of the world are experiencing similar issues with the ticketing, but it further proves how much of an icon G-Dragon truly is in K-pop. At the time of writing, Star Planet has yet to announce more ticket re-releases for the KL concert. Watch IKEA Malaysia's IG Story post below: Sources: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Government will ensure Malaysia's solar industry remains competitive: Nik Nazmi
PETALING JAYA: The government will ensure that Malaysia's solar industry remains competitive amid the United States' proposal to impose new duties on solar product imports from Southeast Asia, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. He disclosed that the issue falls under the purview of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) which has already launched an investigation. 'Malaysia is one of the producers. We have investors from various countries, including America, China and other countries that are involved in solar production in our country. We trust Miti will present the best case (in trade discussion) to ensure Malaysia's solar industry remains competitive,' he told reporters at the 'Tops It Off With Solar' event in conjunction with World Earth Day at IKEA Damansara today. Nik Nazmi acknowledged that rising costs due to tariffs could pose a challenge to the country's sustainability transition. 'We don't want these duties to halt progress in renewable energy. If the cost increases significantly, it will affect our economy and make the transition less viable,' he said. According to news reports, the US has proposed to impose steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and modules imported from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, following complaints of unfair trade practices by the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee. Malaysia's average countervailing subsidy rate was determined at 34.41%, with general anti-dumping duties of 8.59%, the lowest among the four countries. However, certain Malaysian firms that did not cooperate in the investigation face duties of up to 81.24%. The US Commerce Department stated that this is one of the first instances in which companies were found to have received 'transnational subsidies' from China while operating in Southeast Asia. Malaysia exported around US$1.9 billion (RM8.3 billion) worth of solar products to the US in 2023. Final implementation of the duties depends on a determination by the US International Trade Commission, expected by June 2. In conjunction with World Earth Day, IKEA Malaysia is commissioning 2,668 solar panels at its Damansara outlet. Covering about 12,000 square metres of rooftop area, the installation is expected to generate 2 MWh of energy annually – supplying up to 25% of the store's energy needs and reducing carbon emissions by about 1,330 tonnes per year. With this latest addition, Ikea Malaysia now has more than 20,437 solar panels installed across its stores and centres nationwide. The combined capacity of these installations brings IKEA Malaysia's total renewable energy generation to 6.3 MWh annually. Nik Nazmi highlighted the role of the private sector in driving Malaysia's climate goals. 'The transition toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient future is not a journey the government can undertake alone. It must be a whole-of-nation effort – and the private sector is an essential partner in driving our sustainability agenda forward. IKEA is showing that doing good for the planet and doing good business go hand in hand.' In addition to solar energy adoption, Ikea Malaysia continues to invest in sustainable store operations and reduce its carbon footprint across the value chain. IKEA Cheras was the first Ikea store globally to achieve both Green Building Index Malaysia Gold certification and LEED Gold certification – an achievement later replicated by IKEA Batu Kawan. In addition, the company is expanding its electric vehicle fleet as part of its goal to make 100% of home deliveries using more sustainable transport solutions by 2030.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
NRES urges more large companies, GLCs to adopt renewable energy, solar panels
PETALING JAYA: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Ministry is urging more large-scale corporate entities, including multinational corporations and government-linked companies (GLCs), to participate in environmental sustainability initiatives by adopting renewable energy sources such as solar power. Its Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said large companies play a crucial role in advancing the sustainability agenda, alongside individual efforts. Citing IKEA Malaysia as an example, he noted the company's initiative to install solar panels as a move that aligns well with the government's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which aims for 70 per cent of the country's electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2050. 'We want to encourage more corporates - be it multinationals, GLCs, and others - to participate in sustainability efforts like this. These companies have a significant role in promoting the use of solar energy,' he said. 'I often point out that while we tend to focus on individual actions - what we do as individuals, as families, and our children - it's important to remember that there are two major players in the sustainability agenda: individuals and big corporations. Nik Nazmi said this during a briefing after inspecting the installation of 2,668 solar panels at IKEA Damansara today. Also present was IKEA Malaysia's National Retail director Malcolm Pruys. The new solar panels, which span nearly 12,000 square metres of rooftop space, are expected to generate two megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy annually and help reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1,330 tonnes per year. With this addition, IKEA Malaysia now operates a total of 20,437 solar panels across its stores and distribution centres nationwide, bringing its total renewable energy generation capacity to 6.3 MWh per year.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Large companies, GLCs urged to adopt renewable energy, solar panels
PETALING JAYA: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Ministry is urging more large-scale corporate entities, including multinational corporations and government-linked companies (GLCs), to participate in environmental sustainability initiatives by adopting renewable energy sources such as solar power. Its Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said large companies play a crucial role in advancing the sustainability agenda, alongside individual efforts. Citing IKEA Malaysia as an example, he noted the company's initiative to install solar panels as a move that aligns well with the government's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which aims for 70 per cent of the country's electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2050. 'We want to encourage more corporates - be it multinationals, GLCs, and others - to participate in sustainability efforts like this. These companies have a significant role in promoting the use of solar energy,' he said. 'I often point out that while we tend to focus on individual actions - what we do as individuals, as families, and our children - it's important to remember that there are two major players in the sustainability agenda: individuals and big corporations. Nik Nazmi said this during a briefing after inspecting the installation of 2,668 solar panels at IKEA Damansara today. Also present was IKEA Malaysia's National Retail director Malcolm Pruys. The new solar panels, which span nearly 12,000 square metres of rooftop space, are expected to generate two megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy annually and help reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1,330 tonnes per year. With this addition, IKEA Malaysia now operates a total of 20,437 solar panels across its stores and distribution centres nationwide, bringing its total renewable energy generation capacity to 6.3 MWh per year.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
NRES Urges More Large Companies, GLCs To Adopt Renewable Energy, Solar Panels
GENERAL PETALING JAYA, April 22 (Bernama) --- The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Ministry is urging more large-scale corporate entities, including multinational corporations and government-linked companies (GLCs), to participate in environmental sustainability initiatives by adopting renewable energy sources such as solar power. Its Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said large companies play a crucial role in advancing the sustainability agenda, alongside individual efforts. Citing IKEA Malaysia as an example, he noted the company's initiative to install solar panels as a move that aligns well with the government's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which aims for 70 per cent of the country's electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2050. 'We want to encourage more corporates - be it multinationals, GLCs, and others - to participate in sustainability efforts like this. These companies have a significant role in promoting the use of solar energy,' he said. 'I often point out that while we tend to focus on individual actions - what we do as individuals, as families, and our children - it's important to remember that there are two major players in the sustainability agenda: individuals and big corporations. Nik Nazmi said this during a briefing after inspecting the installation of 2,668 solar panels at IKEA Damansara today. Also present was IKEA Malaysia's National Retail director Malcolm Pruys. The new solar panels, which span nearly 12,000 square metres of rooftop space, are expected to generate two megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy annually and help reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1,330 tonnes per year. With this addition, IKEA Malaysia now operates a total of 20,437 solar panels across its stores and distribution centres nationwide, bringing its total renewable energy generation capacity to 6.3 MWh per year. -- BERNAMA
