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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Innovative financing key to strengthening biodiversity management
PUTRAJAYA: Innovative financial instruments must be actively explored and leveraged to strengthen biodiversity management in Malaysia, ensuring a balanced, prosperous and sustainable future for future generations. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, in a statement following his chairing of the third meeting of the National Biodiversity Council (MBN) today, called on all stakeholders to unite in strengthening policies and implementing high-impact initiatives for the country's biodiversity management. The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister said the MBN had outlined a shared commitment to enhancing biodiversity governance in line with the need to ensure sustainable development based on future-oriented values. 'I believe that in pursuing socio-economic progress and exploring new sources of wealth, including mineral resources, we must ensure that environmental sustainability is not compromised. 'Biodiversity conservation requires substantial funding. Therefore, innovative financial instruments must be explored and more actively utilised,' he said. Fadillah said biodiversity conservation is not merely an environmental issue but also a moral obligation and a shared responsibility of 'khalifah' (vicegerent of God) on Earth. 'The heartbreaking incident involving the death of a baby elephant on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway recently serves as a clear reminder that physical development must be undertaken with wisdom and consideration for the increasingly threatened habitats of wildlife,' he said. He also expressed appreciation for the significant achievements resulting from collaboration between the Federal Government, state governments and communities, including the gazettement of over 350,000 hectares as new protected areas through the implementation of the Ecological Fiscal Transfer for Biodiversity Conservation (EFT). Other key successes include the appointment of over 1,900 community rangers under the Biodiversity Protection and Patrolling Programme (BP3) to strengthen enforcement, as well as the establishment of the Malaysia Biodiversity Centre (MBC), which has been recognised as a national interest project eligible for special tax incentives. 'The planting of the 100 millionth tree through the Malaysia Greening Campaign and UNESCO's Triple Crown recognition for Sabah also reflect the outcomes of comprehensive strategic cooperation,' he added. The meeting was also attended by Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib and representatives from the federal and state governments.
Barnama
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Innovative Financing Key To Strengthening Biodiversity Management
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, May 27 (Bernama) -- Innovative financial instruments must be actively explored and leveraged to strengthen biodiversity management in Malaysia, ensuring a balanced, prosperous and sustainable future for future generations. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, in a statement following his chairing of the third meeting of the National Biodiversity Council (MBN) today, called on all stakeholders to unite in strengthening policies and implementing high-impact initiatives for the country's biodiversity management. The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister said the MBN had outlined a shared commitment to enhancing biodiversity governance in line with the need to ensure sustainable development based on future-oriented values. 'I believe that in pursuing socio-economic progress and exploring new sources of wealth, including mineral resources, we must ensure that environmental sustainability is not compromised. 'Biodiversity conservation requires substantial funding. Therefore, innovative financial instruments must be explored and more actively utilised,' he said. Fadillah said biodiversity conservation is not merely an environmental issue but also a moral obligation and a shared responsibility of 'khalifah' (vicegerent of God) on Earth. 'The heartbreaking incident involving the death of a baby elephant on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway recently serves as a clear reminder that physical development must be undertaken with wisdom and consideration for the increasingly threatened habitats of wildlife,' he said. He also expressed appreciation for the significant achievements resulting from collaboration between the Federal Government, state governments and communities, including the gazettement of over 350,000 hectares as new protected areas through the implementation of the Ecological Fiscal Transfer for Biodiversity Conservation (EFT). Other key successes include the appointment of over 1,900 community rangers under the Biodiversity Protection and Patrolling Programme (BP3) to strengthen enforcement, as well as the establishment of the Malaysia Biodiversity Centre (MBC), which has been recognised as a national interest project eligible for special tax incentives.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
SmokeSlam and Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) Crown "Rescue Smokers" Grand Champion at Second Annual SmokeSlam BBQ Festival; Team Wins $72,500 In Total Prize Money
SmokeSlam continues to hold the biggest purse in BBQ competition history of over $250,000 MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SmokeSlam, 'The World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown', is proud to announce Rescue Smokers from Sycamore, GA is this year's Grand Champion of the second annual three-day festival judged by Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN). There were two rounds of judging - a preliminary round and a final on-site round. The preliminary round at SmokeSlam includes both a blind sample entry and on-site presentations. SmokeSlam had 76 teams compete, seeing a 35% increase in team entries from last year. "After being in finals last year and forgetting to do something that we were required to do and getting third place in Hog, to get here again and have this opportunity, wow. There is nothing like SmokeSlam 2025, baby!" exclaimed Pitmaster Robby Royal after the team's win. Whole Hog, Ribs, and Pulled Pork category prizes were awarded across ten places per category, totaling $150,000 in prize money. Each 1st Place winner also received a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Rescue Smokers walked away with $65,000 just for the Grand Prize and Pulled Pork wins. In each category, the winners received: 5th Place winner - $5,000 4th Place winner - $7,500 3rd Place winner - $10,000 2nd Place winner - $12,500 1st Place Winner - $15,000 This year's top three MBN Winners: Whole Hog Fireman John's BBQ Grind City Smokers Swineantology Ribs Fireside Smokers Rebel Roaster Review Ole Booger Bear's BBQ Pulled Pork Rescue Smokers Poker Porkers Swine Life BBQ In addition to prize money, teams placing first through fifth received beautiful trophies forged down the road at The Metal Museum. Sixth through tenth place winners received a SmokeSlam medal also crafted at The Metal Museum. The 2025 WFC Ancillary Champions announced Friday included Duck, Bacon, Beef, Wings, Poultry, Seafood, and Dessert. Category prizes were awarded across ten places per category, totaling $40,000 in prize money. Sanctioned by the World Food Championships each category winner also received a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. 2025 WFC Ancillary Champions: Duck: Smokin' On The River Dry Rub: Sweet Cheeks BBQ Seafood: I Only Smoke When I Drink Bacon: Hotty Totty BBQ Dream Team Wings: BBQ Team Poultry: Sicilian Smokers Beef: Smoked N Spiced Dessert: Hotty Totty BBQ Dream Team Melissa Cookston's World Junior BBQ League returned with 42 kids who competed in four categories for a total purse of $25,000. Totally Bodacious BBQ was named Grand Champion and took home $12,500. SmokeSlam and Mempho Presents also generously donated $5,000 to WJBL again this year to further promote leadership, teamwork, and healthy competition through BBQ with youth. SmokeSlam also remains a committed partner to Project Green Fork which collects and distributes surplus food at SmokeSlam to those who are food insecure in the community. Photos and video are available for download here. For more information visit You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook. About SmokeSlam Smokeslam is the World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown, attracting teams from all over the country competing for the largest purse in barbecue history. Smokeslam is more than a barbecue competition; it is a complete experience, bringing live music and barbecue together at Tom Lee Park on the banks of the great Mississippi River in Memphis, TN in May. Produced by Mempho Presents, Smokeslam takes the experience of BBQ to a whole new level. For more information, visit Media Contact:Lindsay View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SmokeSlam Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Malaysian Reserve
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Malaysian Reserve
SmokeSlam and Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) Crown "Rescue Smokers" Grand Champion at Second Annual SmokeSlam BBQ Festival; Team Wins $72,500 In Total Prize Money
SmokeSlam continues to hold the biggest purse in BBQ competition history of over $250,000 MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SmokeSlam, 'The World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown', is proud to announce Rescue Smokers from Sycamore, GA is this year's Grand Champion of the second annual three-day festival judged by Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN). There were two rounds of judging – a preliminary round and a final on-site round. The preliminary round at SmokeSlam includes both a blind sample entry and on-site presentations. SmokeSlam had 76 teams compete, seeing a 35% increase in team entries from last year. 'After being in finals last year and forgetting to do something that we were required to do and getting third place in Hog, to get here again and have this opportunity, wow. There is nothing like SmokeSlam 2025, baby!' exclaimed Pitmaster Robby Royal after the team's win. Whole Hog, Ribs, and Pulled Pork category prizes were awarded across ten places per category, totaling $150,000 in prize money. Each 1st Place winner also received a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Rescue Smokers walked away with $65,000 just for the Grand Prize and Pulled Pork wins. In each category, the winners received: 5th Place winner – $5,000 4th Place winner – $7,500 3rd Place winner – $10,000 2nd Place winner – $12,500 1st Place Winner – $15,000 This year's top three MBN Winners: Whole Hog Fireman John's BBQ Grind City Smokers Swineantology Ribs Fireside Smokers Rebel Roaster Review Ole Booger Bear's BBQ Pulled Pork Rescue Smokers Poker Porkers Swine Life BBQ In addition to prize money, teams placing first through fifth received beautiful trophies forged down the road at The Metal Museum. Sixth through tenth place winners received a SmokeSlam medal also crafted at The Metal Museum. The 2025 WFC Ancillary Champions announced Friday included Duck, Bacon, Beef, Wings, Poultry, Seafood, and Dessert. Category prizes were awarded across ten places per category, totaling $40,000 in prize money. Sanctioned by the World Food Championships each category winner also received a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. 2025 WFC Ancillary Champions: Duck: Smokin' On The River Dry Rub: Sweet Cheeks BBQ Seafood: I Only Smoke When I Drink Bacon: Hotty Totty BBQ Dream Team Wings: BBQ Team Poultry: Sicilian Smokers Beef: Smoked N Spiced Dessert: Hotty Totty BBQ Dream Team Melissa Cookston's World Junior BBQ League returned with 42 kids who competed in four categories for a total purse of $25,000. Totally Bodacious BBQ was named Grand Champion and took home $12,500. SmokeSlam and Mempho Presents also generously donated $5,000 to WJBL again this year to further promote leadership, teamwork, and healthy competition through BBQ with youth. SmokeSlam also remains a committed partner to Project Green Fork which collects and distributes surplus food at SmokeSlam to those who are food insecure in the community. Photos and video are available for download here. For more information visit You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook. About SmokeSlam Smokeslam is the World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown, attracting teams from all over the country competing for the largest purse in barbecue history. Smokeslam is more than a barbecue competition; it is a complete experience, bringing live music and barbecue together at Tom Lee Park on the banks of the great Mississippi River in Memphis, TN in May. Produced by Mempho Presents, Smokeslam takes the experience of BBQ to a whole new level. For more information, visit Media Contact:Lindsay
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
SmokeSlam and Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) Crown "Rescue Smokers" Grand Champion at Second Annual SmokeSlam BBQ Festival; Team Wins $72,500 In Total Prize Money
SmokeSlam continues to hold the biggest purse in BBQ competition history of over $250,000 MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SmokeSlam, 'The World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown', is proud to announce Rescue Smokers from Sycamore, GA is this year's Grand Champion of the second annual three-day festival judged by Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN). There were two rounds of judging - a preliminary round and a final on-site round. The preliminary round at SmokeSlam includes both a blind sample entry and on-site presentations. SmokeSlam had 76 teams compete, seeing a 35% increase in team entries from last year. "After being in finals last year and forgetting to do something that we were required to do and getting third place in Hog, to get here again and have this opportunity, wow. There is nothing like SmokeSlam 2025, baby!" exclaimed Pitmaster Robby Royal after the team's win. Whole Hog, Ribs, and Pulled Pork category prizes were awarded across ten places per category, totaling $150,000 in prize money. Each 1st Place winner also received a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Rescue Smokers walked away with $65,000 just for the Grand Prize and Pulled Pork wins. In each category, the winners received: 5th Place winner - $5,000 4th Place winner - $7,500 3rd Place winner - $10,000 2nd Place winner - $12,500 1st Place Winner - $15,000 This year's top three MBN Winners: Whole Hog Fireman John's BBQ Grind City Smokers Swineantology Ribs Fireside Smokers Rebel Roaster Review Ole Booger Bear's BBQ Pulled Pork Rescue Smokers Poker Porkers Swine Life BBQ In addition to prize money, teams placing first through fifth received beautiful trophies forged down the road at The Metal Museum. Sixth through tenth place winners received a SmokeSlam medal also crafted at The Metal Museum. The 2025 WFC Ancillary Champions announced Friday included Duck, Bacon, Beef, Wings, Poultry, Seafood, and Dessert. Category prizes were awarded across ten places per category, totaling $40,000 in prize money. Sanctioned by the World Food Championships each category winner also received a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. 2025 WFC Ancillary Champions: Duck: Smokin' On The River Dry Rub: Sweet Cheeks BBQ Seafood: I Only Smoke When I Drink Bacon: Hotty Totty BBQ Dream Team Wings: BBQ Team Poultry: Sicilian Smokers Beef: Smoked N Spiced Dessert: Hotty Totty BBQ Dream Team Melissa Cookston's World Junior BBQ League returned with 42 kids who competed in four categories for a total purse of $25,000. Totally Bodacious BBQ was named Grand Champion and took home $12,500. SmokeSlam and Mempho Presents also generously donated $5,000 to WJBL again this year to further promote leadership, teamwork, and healthy competition through BBQ with youth. SmokeSlam also remains a committed partner to Project Green Fork which collects and distributes surplus food at SmokeSlam to those who are food insecure in the community. Photos and video are available for download here. For more information visit You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook. About SmokeSlam Smokeslam is the World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown, attracting teams from all over the country competing for the largest purse in barbecue history. Smokeslam is more than a barbecue competition; it is a complete experience, bringing live music and barbecue together at Tom Lee Park on the banks of the great Mississippi River in Memphis, TN in May. Produced by Mempho Presents, Smokeslam takes the experience of BBQ to a whole new level. For more information, visit Media Contact:Lindsay View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SmokeSlam Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
