00:00 In recognition of companies and individuals who have made an impact on society and the
00:05 environment through their various initiatives, 10 organisations and individuals were honoured
00:11 at the Star Golden Hearts Award SGHA.
00:15 The selection process began in June, with nominations from the public who voted for
00:20 their charitable organisations and individuals.
00:24 Through a panel of distinguished judges, 10 outstanding winners were chosen from a big
00:28 pool of 731 nominations.
00:32 This year's remarkable recipients, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Lang Tengah
00:38 Turtle Watch, the Mariset Research Organisation, Starfish Malaysia Foundation, Pakos Trust,
00:45 the Asli Co, Klub Alami, Buku Jalanan Chowkit, Jepson Wong and Grace Market are dedicated
00:52 to tackling a diverse range of issues.
00:55 Their areas of impact encompass education for the underprivileged, wildlife conservation,
01:02 sustainable waste recycling and improving the livelihoods of indigenous communities.
01:08 The 10 winners received RM15,000 each as a token of recognition for their exemplary contributions
01:15 in making a positive impact on the lives of others and the environment.
01:21 Among the 10 winners, the highly sought-after Gamuda Inspiration Award GIA by Yayasan Gamuda
01:28 was presented to two exceptional social changemakers, namely the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
01:35 and the Mariset Research Organisation, both received grants amounting to RM150,000 each.
01:43 The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, renowned for its dedication to protecting
01:48 and preserving Borneo's iconic sun bears, has been making significant strides in the
01:53 realm of wildlife conservation.
01:56 It's a very surprise, I didn't expect that we are going to win the Gamuda Award and of
02:03 course this gives me extra power, extra courage, extra energy for us to keep our work and as
02:12 you know wildlife conservation work is quite challenging for many many reasons and one
02:18 of them is of course from funding and then with this funding searching in into our project
02:23 we can do a lot of good work, say for example two months ago we just started a long term
02:28 field work project called Tavin Sun Bear Project which includes the rehabilitation work of
02:36 sun bears and also long term research work so this fund definitely will help and also
02:42 the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, we need a lot of funds to do our holistic
02:46 and pragmatic work possible on the ground, the work that we do incorporates improved
02:51 animal welfare, education, research, rehabilitation, eco-tourism, community conservation, anything
02:58 that it matters to help us so this recognition and this award definitely helps so I want
03:04 to thank the Star Media Group and also the Gamuda, Ayasan Gamuda, thank you so so much.
03:11 On the other hand, the Marasat Research Organisation stands as a beacon of hope for marine life
03:17 conservationists with its conservation efforts and research on marine mammals supported by
03:24 extensive education and volunteering programmes.
03:28 Now we didn't expect it, it was quite a surprise, a very pleasant surprise, I think
03:32 it, yeah we were quite very grateful and very thankful for the award.
03:36 So how would this extra 150,000 people actually help at Marasat in pursuing your project?
03:45 We don't know yet, to be honest I think the team needs to regroup.
03:47 We still need to plan.
03:49 Yeah, but it's timely because it's coming to the end of the year, we're planning for
03:53 next year's activities so.
03:54 We have many exciting programmes next year, you can follow us on our social medias.
04:00 In his speech, Star Media Group SMG Chief Executive Officer Alex Yau applauded the
04:06 winners for their unwavering effort and commitment to making a change in society.
04:12 As you know, the main ethos of the award is to recognise and inspire unsung heroes.
04:20 I believe that the efforts carried out by all individuals in this room have truly made
04:28 a difference in the community and helped sustain our environment in some way or another.
04:35 Currently in its ninth year, SGHA continues to showcase the incredible efforts made by
04:41 Malaysians for Malaysia.
04:44 Held at Manarastar Cemetery on Thursday, more than 150 people attended the event, consisting
04:51 of current and past award recipients, along with guests from the social goods sector,
04:56 to celebrate the spirit of compassion and transformative action.
05:01 SGHA 2023 is a joint initiative between SMG and Yayasan Gamuda to demonstrate their commitment
05:09 in supporting selfless and charitable acts within our local community.
05:15 Head of Yayasan Gamuda, TS Lim Hui Yan, said honouring the work of these social change
05:21 makers through GIA grants highlights their unwavering commitment and passion in pursuing
05:28 a world where no one is overlooked or left behind.
05:31 Just that everyone is doing great.
05:33 We just want to make sure that your stories are being shared.
05:36 People listen to your story and inspire everyone to do better things out there.
05:41 Lim also said this year's GIA winners exemplify the potential for collaborative action in
05:48 creating a better world for both terrestrial and marine life, and that their endeavours
05:53 continue to inspire the people.
05:56 Yao thanked Yayasan Gamuda for its continued willingness to participate in the award, as
06:02 this is a step towards inspiring more Malaysians to dedicate themselves to worthy causes.
06:08 On behalf of SMA Media Group, we also want to deeply thank Yayasan Gamuda for their continuous
06:14 support of the award.
06:16 Thank you for sharing the same vision and belief for this prestigious and meaningful
06:21 award.
06:22 Together, we can push for change through our consistent collaboration.
06:27 For the ninth consecutive year, the esteemed judging panel was led by social activist Tan
06:33 Sri Lee Lam Thai, comprising experts and advocates who are actively involved in the social goods
06:39 sector.
06:40 These individuals were chosen based on their knowledge in their respective areas of expertise.
06:48 As I have been on this judging panel for the last nine years, I have seen how this awards
06:54 programme has evolved.
06:58 In fact, this is actually something that I look forward to, as it gives me the opportunity
07:06 to see the remarkable work done by our fellow Malaysians to help people, vulnerable communities,
07:15 the environment, as well as even animals.
07:20 It is impressive to see the amount of work put in and what they have achieved.
07:27 Members of the panel of judges included SMG Chief Content Officer Esther Ng, Gamuda Berhad
07:33 Group Chief Communication and ESG Officer Ong Ji Lian, Perak State Parks Corporation
07:39 Director and Conservationist Shah Reza Hussain, Institute Keusahawanan Negara Social Enterprise
07:47 Unit Manager Mohamad Hafizul Kair Mohamad Yusuf, naturalist, conservationist and educator
07:54 Irshad Mubarak, prominent social activist Syed Azmi Al Habshi, and Child Protection
08:00 Consultant and former Social Welfare Department Assistant Director Vijay Kumari Pillay.
08:19 During the awards ceremony, the audience was pleasantly surprised with the performance
08:23 by Sarah Au and Joshua Daniel Johnson.
08:27 The NeuroDivergence students were accompanied by last year's winner Edwin Nadenu and together
08:34 they sang original songs while playing acoustic guitars.
08:38 For more information about the award, visit sgha.com.my.
08:43 A special pull-out on the 10 winners will be published later this month.
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