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The Star
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
McDONALD'S MALAYSIA SERVES UP APPRECIATION FOR TEACHERS
Chin (seated, sixth from right) with teachers from all four schools during the recent Teacher's Day event at McDonald's Bandar Sri Damansara Drive-Thru. NEARLY 200 teachers from four schools across the Klang Valley were treated to a heartwarming celebration by McDonald's Malaysia in conjunction with National Teacher's Day. The event is part of the quick service brand's annual campaign to honour and appreciate educators for their invaluable contribution in shaping the minds – and future – of the nation. Held at McDonald's Bandar Sri Damansara Drive-Thru, the event welcomed teachers from Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Damansara, Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Desa Jaya 2, Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Chong Hwa, and Sri Bestari International School. The afternoon was filled with energetic performances, fun-filled games, celebrity appearances, and McDonald's signature meals. 'Personally, I believe that teachers are one of the most important pillars of our society,' said McDonald's Malaysia chief marketing officer Chin Mei Lee in her welcome speech. She shared that wherever a McDonald's restaurant is established, the brand is committed to giving back to the local community. 'As a brand that's deeply rooted in the community, it's only natural for us to give back. 'And at the heart of every community are the teachers – the ones who shape values and guide the next generation,' she added. The celebration is part of McDonald's Malaysia's broader Teacher's Day campaign, which runs throughout the month of May 2025, celebrating educators from more than 300 schools across the country. Appreciation events are also being held at various McDonald's outlets or brought directly to schools, with restaurant teams proactively reaching out to nearby education institutions to organise their own meaningful celebrations. As an added gesture, McDonald's Malaysia will also be contributing a total of RM40,000 to selected schools nationwide, dedicated to enhancing and upgrading staffrooms – creating more comfortable spaces for the educators who give so much of themselves every day. One of the teachers in attendance was SJK (C) Damansara headmistress Madam Lim Nyet Foong. With 32 years in the classroom, she said that nothing brings her more pride than watching her students blossom into confident, well-rounded individuals – and that being honoured in this way by McDonald's Malaysia, was both delightful and unexpected. 'Through celebrations like these, we hope to deliver more than just meals – we want to create delicious feel-good moments that bring communities closer,' said McDonald's Malaysia managing director and local operating partner Datuk Azmir Jaafar. 'Teachers are the heart of every neighbourhood, and we are honoured to play a small part in celebrating their passion and dedication,' Azmir added. Since its inception in 2017, the Teacher's Day campaign has evolved into one of McDonald's Malaysia's flagship community initiatives. Notably, in 2019 and 2022, the company distributed 500,000 complimentary meal vouchers to teachers across the country. Now in its ninth year, the initiative is part of 'Program Komuniti @ McDonald's'. Through this programme, McDonald's Malaysia organises over 10,000 community-focused activities annually. It ranges from support for families in need to appreciation events for teachers and frontliners.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The best-dressed and most viral looks from the Met Gala
Good morning, all. It's National Teacher's Day, and there are many great deals to take advantage of — forward them to the educators in your life. Now, on to the news. Subscribe to get this newsletter in your inbox each morning. NEED TO KNOW Diana Ross at the Met Gala l Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Behind the scenes at the 2025 Met Gala A-listers donned their dandiest looks last night for Vogue's 2025 Met Gala in New York City, which boasted the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' Check out the highlights. Blue carpet looks: Diana Ross's gown had an 18-foot train embroidered with her family's names, Zendaya opted for a cream-colored zoot suit and Sabrina Carpenter went for a leggy look by Louis Vuitton and Gala co-chair Pharrell. See all the looks and vote for your favorite. 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[Yahoo Sports] 📺 'Squid Game' returns Netflix dropped the first teaser for the highly anticipated third and final season of Squid Game, which begins with the players gathering around a coffin that's opened to reveal Gi-hun lying unconscious. Watch it. [People] WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY 📚 On bookshelves: The Art of Winning, by former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, whose book tour got awkward last week after his 24-year-old girlfriend got involved. [BuzzFeed] ⚾ On the field, the Red Sox take on the Rangers in the first of a three-game series at 6:45 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [AP] 🏒 On the ice, the second round of the NHL playoffs continues with two games: The Hurricanes face the Capitals first at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. [USA Today] 🏀 On the court, the NBA conference semifinals continue with two games: The Pacers go up against the Cavaliers first at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. [Yahoo Sports] ☀️ And don't forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword. Check the forecast in your area. TODAY IN HISTORY Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Warner Bros. via Everett Collection In 2004, after a decade-long run, the final episode of Friends aired, with more than 52 million people tuning in. See how the cast looked during the first episode, the last episode and their reunion in 2021. [Insider] 3 QUESTIONS... about a new study on aging Health editor Rachel Grumman Bender stopped by to talk about her team's reporting on a new study that looked into how people's lifestyles affect aging. Jessica: This new study talks about 'aging bursts.' What does that mean? Rachel: We already know that babies and children have growth spurts, while adults seem to age slowly and steadily over time. But my colleague Korin Miller reported on emerging research that suggests adults may have aging spurts too, during which unhealthy behaviors may be more likely to catch up with them. Jessica: When do these aging bursts happen? Rachel: The latest study found that unhealthy habits like smoking, heavy drinking and exercising less than once a week started to negatively affect people's mental and physical health at age 36. Another study pinpointed two more periods of rapid aging, around 44 and 60 years old. Jessica: What should people take away from these studies? Rachel: That it's never too late to start taking care of your health. Get enough sleep, move your body and cut back on alcohol and processed foods. Experts told Korin that strength training and getting enough fiber were two important ways to help slow down the aging process. Most people don't get enough fiber: Here are six ways to add it to your diet. FEEL-GOOD MOMENT Haley Johnson and Christian Wortham Basketball ref Christian Wortham recently made his girlfriend and fellow ref Haley Johnson's dreams come true when he proposed to her after a game. 'I was flooded with a wave of emotion as many of our co-officials, friends and family were watching,' she said. [People] Have a great day! See you tomorrow. 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: When it comes to longevity, experts say sleeping on your left side has the most health benefits. Here's how to get comfy. [Yahoo Life] About The Yodel: The Yodel is a morning newsletter from Yahoo News. Start your day with The Yodel to get caught up on weather, national news, politics, entertainment and sports — in four minutes or less.
