(Kuala Lumpur, 14 July 2022) – UPM Raflatac has launched Ocean Action labels, the world’s first label made from Ocean Bound Plastics (OBP) sourced predominately from Malaysia using a mass balance approach. Mass balancing means enabling the gradual shift to a sustainable economy by allowing fossil and virgin materials to be replaced with sustainable ones, like recycled plastics waste. The new innovative label material is made possible through a collaboration with multiple partners including Malaysia’s Heng Hiap Industries (HHI), Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) and Taghleef Industries.
UPM Raflatac is a global producer of labelling materials from Finland. In Malaysia, it has a manufacturing plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. UPM Raflatac is leading in sustainable labelling through its innovative self-adhesive label materials and services.
Photo Caption: WorkMart, a portal facilitating flexible employee benefits for companies
Kuala Lumpur, 14th July 2022 - The battle to attract and retain talent is tougher than ever. As many as 80% of Malaysian employees are considering switching jobs, according to a survey conducted by Jobstreet. Recognising that the root of the problem runs deeper than pay and work arrangements, HR solutions provider WorkSmartly is tackling this with the introduction of WorkMart, a flexible employee benefits marketplace for companies.
While changing work-life balance or working arrangements may have spurred on the Great Resignation as Malaysia transitions to an endemic phase of COVID-19, a key part of this phenomenon is that workers are re-evaluating the value received from their employers on a personal level. Work environments are expected to not only be healthy, but sustainable and prioritise individual well-being outside of careers—be it financial, physical, mental, or even social. Building loyalty in a growing and increasingly diverse landscape of employees thus necessitates a wider array of benefits to meet different demands.
The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions; is continuing with its worldwide Reef Recovery program with the Endangered Species International (ESI), a non-profit organisation. Together, they are progressing in their partnership to protect and restore corals within 6,000km2 of waters in Malaysia and the Philippines. Started in July 2021, the partnership covers three sites: between Balabac Island (the Philippines) and Pulau Banggi (Malaysia); Negros in Central Philippines; and Sarangani Bay in Mindanao in Southern Philippines.
