Kuala Lumpur, 8 November 2023 - In line with Malaysia's ambitious 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Synergy ESCO Sdn. Bhd. emerged as a pivotal player, collaborating with Lembaga Perumahan Dan Hartanah (LPHS) and 12 city councils in Selangor championing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and green initiatives. The company, at the forefront of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions, is reshaping the landscape with its innovative approaches to achieve a forward-thinking strategy for the nation's development.
Under its flagship Light Source In Darkness, “Green Initiative Program”, Synergy ESCO has been spearheading cost-effective ESG-compliant energy efficiency solutions for strata properties in Selangor to reduce lighting energy consumption and carbon footprint by replacing traditional tubes with Synergy's patented LED lights. Remarkably, this transformation is made available with zero upfront costs for all the Joint Management Corporation (JMB) and Management Corporation (MC). The LED lights boast an impressive lifespan of 150,000 hours, consuming only 5 watts of power, while emitting 210 lumen/watt of brightness.
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&NHB) has marked a year of resilient growth, recording a substantial 11.9% increase in group revenue for the fiscal year 2023, reaching RM5 billion. The achievement is underscored by positive recovery trends across all markets, effective pricing and channel management strategies, and contributions from Cocoaland, prompting the proposed final dividend of 33 sen and a special dividend of 17 sen in conjunction with the company's 140th anniversary.
In anticipation of the full restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024, Michelin unveils food establishments that have earned the Bib Gourmand recognition. These eateries, meticulously assessed by the famously anonymous and independent MICHELIN Guide inspectors, have been chosen for their good quality meals at a good value.
The MICHELIN Guide announces the addition of 14 new Bib Gourmand restaurants, bringing the total to 45 food establishments that offer outstanding dining experiences at reasonable prices. This marks a significant increase from last year's selection, which featured 32 distinguished food establishments.