00:01Congratulations and big smile to the camera!
00:04They may not be celebrities, and they never sought the spotlight,
00:08but their compassion has transformed lives across Malaysia.
00:12Ten such individuals and organisations were honoured
00:16at the 11th Star Golden Hearts Award, or SGHA,
00:20for their remarkable efforts in uplifting communities nationwide.
00:24This year team, recognising the unsung,
00:28inspiring the next. Reflect this spirit.
00:32Every recipient inspires others
00:36to their compassion, encouraging more people
00:40to care and to act.
00:44As we revealed the stories that emerged from this year's submission,
00:48it became clear that
00:52acts of compassion do not require good gestures.
00:56These stories reveal the enduring strength of our collective humanity.
01:04The ceremony also honoured Tan Sri Lee Lam Thai, with a certificate of appreciation,
01:10recognising his decade-long service as SGHA Chief Judge.
01:14This year's winners are Light Up Borneo,
01:18Rekayu, Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre,
01:22or TRCRC, Orphan Care Foundation,
01:26Responsible Elephant Conservation Trust or RESPECT,
01:30Johnson Lam, K Balasupramaniam,
01:32Mohamed Nazri Prem Nasir, Chiu Song Kong,
01:36and Adrien Lee Mui Keo.
01:38Of course this award is a very big encouragement for myself,
01:42and to all young Malaysians out there,
01:44you don't need wealth, you don't need status,
01:50you only need a pure heart to make a change.
01:54This award is dedicated to our volunteers,
01:58contributors, supporters,
02:00and especially the Indigenous communities,
02:04the true unsung heroes,
02:06whose resilience and trust make this work possible.
02:11Thank you for believing in the power of light to change lives.
02:16For the first time, SGHA partnered with McDonald's Malaysia
02:21to introduce the McDonald's Caring Hearts Award.
02:24Rekayu was also named the winner of the inaugural
02:27McDonald's Caring Hearts Award
02:29for empowering underprivileged youths and former offenders
02:33through carpentry skills and upcycled wood creations.
02:37I'm so honoured with this inaugural McDonald's Caring Hearts Award 2025,
02:44and this is dedicated to Rekayu teams,
02:48and also to the supporters, and then to the volunteers,
02:52and whoever is actually behind the scenes
02:55will already put an effort to make this happen.
03:00McDonald's Malaysia Corporate Communications Director, Shamsidar Yahya,
03:05said each winner demonstrated clarity of purpose
03:08and a deep understanding of the communities they serve.
03:12The winners have great effort above and beyond effort that they put in,
03:19and the winners are resilient, relentless, all the way to help the community.
03:28The award ceremony was livened up by Zimije,
03:31a neurodivergent rock band composed of musicians with autism,
03:36taught by SGHA 2022 winner Edwin Nathaniel.
03:42The energised crowd joined in to sing along the songs,
03:45such as Stand By Me, Gemuru, and Standing in the Eyes of the World, performed by the band.
03:51One more time! Let the audience sing!
03:54Let the audience sing!
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