-Apical Wins Top Honours in ‘Land Use and Biodiversity’ and ‘Stakeholder Management’-

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 3 June 2022 – Apical Group, a leading global vegetable oils processor, won five awards at the 2020/2021 Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) Indonesia. Held virtually, the awards were presented in the presence of His Excellency Minister of National Development Planning, Dr. Suharso Monoarfa.

Apical was the top achiever in two categories, namely “Land Use and Biodiversity” and “Stakeholder Management”, with recognition of Significant Achievements in three categories: “Sustainability Strategy”, “Supply Chain Management” and “Business Ethics & Responsibility”.

The SBA honours companies that demonstrate remarkable performance in environmental and social sustainability, showcasing their successes and offering best practices that others can emulate. Global Initiatives organised the SBA in partnership with PwC Indonesia, Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development, World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This is the second consecutive year Apical has participated and won an award at the SBA.

This win reflects Apical’s commitment to best environmental, social and governance practices in order to build a transparent, traceable and sustainable supply chain. “Sustainability is integral to and at the heart of our operations. In an effort to build a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem, Apical leverages technology and collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders. We are honoured to be recognised by Global Initiatives in five award categories. We will continue to accelerate our sustainability journey through Apical2030,” said Bremen Yong Kin Kong, Director of Sustainability, Apical.

In the years of participating in the awards, Apical has successfully implemented and executed a number of initiatives to enhance traceability, ensure NDPE compliance and embed sustainable practices across the supply chain. On the journey to achieve this aim, Apical partnered with several agencies to design and develop programmes. For instance, Apical collaborated with Proforest, Daemeter and Earthworm Foundation on a number of initiatives comprising robust traceability and sustainability solutions to provide updated market insights and training on industry best practices to enhance management on high conservation value (HCV) and high carbon stock (HCS) areas, labour rights, verification and minimum living wages.

In 2020, Apical launched the SMallholder Inclusion for better Livelihood & Empowerment (SMILE) Programme. SMILE is a joint programme with Apical’s partner along the supply chain and smallholder association involving 5,000 independent smallholders, to help them improve yields and obtain sustainability certification.

With the aim of delivering impact beyond compliance, as well as to evolve with the global environmental and social challenges, Apical has developed and launched their sustainability roadmap, Apical2030. Apical2030 will drive their sustainability commitment by driving transformative changes in the palm oil sector and guiding decisions and actions with to achieve sustainable growth and value creation for all stakeholders, all while protecting the planet.

For companies committed to sustainable growth, winning the SBA is a significant achievement as it serves as a testament to the winners’ work etiquette and commitment to implement and achieve sustainability-driven targets, and exemplifies companies who have truly integrated sustainability in their long-term business. The awards aim to inspire all businesses to understand that it’s a shared responsibility among all in contributing to positive environmental and social factors, Chief Operations Officer of Global Initiatives, Shefali Chaddha, said.

Global Initiatives uses a state-of-the-art process developed by an international team with over 15 years’ experience in a wide range of business awards, benchmarking and metrics. Once the responses have been submitted, they are assessed and scored jointly by Global Initiatives and the respective local PwC offices using a scoring framework and converted into quantitative scores.

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About Apical Group

Apical Group is a leading vegetable oils processor with an expanding global footprint. Apical’s vertically integrated mid-stream refining, downstream processing capabilities and capacity makes Apical an integral supplier that supports the food, feed and fuel needs across industries. Its business includes downstream processing into functional and specialty fats, oleochemicals and biodiesel among others, for domestic use and international export. Its operations are located in Indonesia, China and Spain, and include eight refineries, four biodiesel plants, four oleochemical plants and three kernel crushing plants. Through its joint ventures, Apical also has processing and distribution operations in India, Pakistan, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brazil, Dubai and USA.

Apical’s business is built on an extensive sourcing network in Indonesia with integrated refinery assets in strategic locations. This is reinforced by efficient logistics channels supported by Apical’s own infrastructure to deliver to local and international industrial clients comprising of food, feed and fuel brands among others. With its unique business model, Apical has been able to control product quality and address sustainability and food safety concerns, while running highly efficient operations in integrated world-class refineries and downstream processes.

For more information, please visit www.apicalgroup.com

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With xSpend finally available to the Malaysian market after making its debut in countries such as Philippines, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, the Company also announces its newest offering, the Solana feature which allow users to connect their Phantom wallet with saved biller details for easier and faster transactions through the Solana network.

“With the launch of xSpend in Malaysia, we are excited to help solve a problem that crypto users in the country encounter, which is the difficulty of spending crypto”, said Ian Estrada, Chief Executive Officer of XLD Finance. “Hence, we are thrilled to enable users to spend cryptocurrency assets directly for real-life necessities via a secure platform”.

To celebrate this milestone, XLD is giving away up to $2,500 (approximately RM 10,920) worth of prizes in its introductory promos for first-time Malaysian xSpend users and all Solana wallet holders.

Users can transact with USD Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), DAI, Axie Infinity Shards(AXS), Smooth Love Potion (SLP), Binance Coin (BNB), MATIC, YGG Token, Terra USD (UST), Pegaxy Stone (PGX), Vigorous (VIS), and Cyblock Battery Token (CBT) with a variety of utilities and mobile networks in Malaysia.

Some notable billers in Malaysia include Astro, Indah Water Konsortium, Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas), Telecom, and Majlis Amanah Rakyat as well as telecommunications companies such as Maxis, Digi, Celcom and U Mobile, and others.

Visit https://xspend.finance for more information and the full list of billers.

About XLD Finance

XLD Finance is a stablecoin-based ecosystem driving financial inclusion through real-world financial services. Headquartered in the Philippines, the Company’s roadmap includes the development of both Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 projects such as its own stablecoin, a DeFi wallet, early wage access, and a simplified crypto onramp & offramp platform for crypto natives and the financially underserved. Its flagship project, xSpend platform is available to users in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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Mr Lim is currently a trustee and Advisor of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Chairman of the NTUC-Administration & Research Unit Board of Trustees. He continues to be an Advisor to NTUC Enterprise Co-operative Ltd and the Deputy Chairman of the Singapore Labour Foundation.

As a strong advocate for workers’ training and skills upgrading, Mr Lim through the years as an active tripartite leader, has always applied his mind wholeheartedly in search of ways to help workers stay employable.

His past work at NTUC includes initiating the Skills Redevelopment Programme in 1996 to equip workers with transferable and certifiable skills to help them transit into new jobs and sectors, as well as the establishment of the Employment and Employable Institute (e2i) in 2008 to help workers upgrade their skills and secure jobs amid the Global Financial Crisis. Mr Lim also drove the NTUC-initiated Progressive Wage Model in 2012, to help low-wage workers progress up the skills, career, productivity and wage ladder in a mutually reinforcing manner.

In addition, during his appointment as Minister for Manpower, Mr Lim oversaw the expansion of the Professional Conversion Programme, to help mid-career Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs) to re-skill and move into sectors with better career prospects. He stepped down from the Cabinet in 2018 and retired from politics as a Member of Parliament in 2020.

Mr Lim says, “Firstly, I would like to show my utmost appreciation and respect to Brother Eugene Wong for his critical leadership in helming NTUC LHUB in the last two years. Having been part of the labour movement since 1996, I strongly believe that helping workers acquire better skills, secure better jobs and pursue better careers is a journey with no end. I look forward to working and innovating with the LHUB team, led by our recently appointed CEO Jeremy Ong, as well as our tripartite partners to achieve the best possible and most sustainable outcomes for our workers.”

NTUC Secretary-General, Mr Ng Chee Meng says, “As a former labour chief, Swee Say has paved the way for championing our workers’ needs and interests through his contributions over the years. With a heart for our workers, he also brings with him a wealth of experience, leadership prowess and an impeccable track record during his time in the Labour Movement and public service. There is no better appointment right now to strengthen our workers’ compact through upskilling initiatives for every segment of our workforce.”

NTUC LearningHub’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jeremy Ong says, “It is a great honour to be working with Brother Swee Say on NTUC LHUB’s journey to revolutionise the future of learning. He is known to advocate for workers’ lifelong employability, as the best form of welfare and worker protection. I believe Brother Swee Say is well-positioned to lead NTUC LHUB in helping our workers remain relevant and competitive through skills training in this digital age, as the way to uplift and improve the lives of the Singapore workforce.”

About NTUC LearningHub

NTUC LearningHub is the leading Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore which aims to transform the lifelong employability of working people. Since our corporatisation in 2004, we have been working with employers and individual learners to provide learning solutions in areas such as Cloud, Infocomm Technology, Healthcare, Employability & Literacy, Business Excellence, Workplace Safety & Health, Security, Human Resources and Foreign Worker Training.

To date, NTUC LearningHub has helped over 26,000 organisations and achieved close to 2.6 million training places across more than 2,900 courses with a pool of about 900 certified trainers. As a Total Learning Solutions provider to organisations, we also forge partnerships to offer a wide range of relevant end-to-end training. Besides in-person training, we also offer instructor-led virtual live classes (VLCs) and asynchronous online learning. The NTUC LearningHub Learning eXperience Platform (LXP) — a one-stop online learning mobile application — offers timely, bite-sized and quality content for learners to upskill anytime and anywhere. Beyond learning, LXP also serves as a platform for jobs and skills development for both workers and companies.

For more information, visit www.ntuclearninghub.com.

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From 3 June to 3 July 2022, enjoy huge savings on all your favourite iShopChangi products with the much-anticipated iShopathon. Make the most of attractive offers on health, beauty, homewares, electronic goods and more!

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 June 2022 – Bringing you some of iShopChangi’s most generous discounts to date, iShopathon by iShopChangi comes packed with site-wide flash sales, Manic Monday promotions, live streams and giveaways, and up to 70% off* wines & spirits, beauty & wellness products, electronic gadgets and more. Now is the moment to get on your marks, get set and shop on iShopChangi.

Warm Up For The iShopathon Promotions Galore

Every Monday in June, be the first person to check out on iShopChangi at 10pm and get your whole cart for FREE with the promo code <MANICMONDAY>. Capped at S$1,000, this discount is limited to one redemption per Monday. But there’s more! Livestreams via iShopChangi’s Facebook and Instagram pages will come with limited-time promo codes that offer up to 50% off* products sitewide, on-air flash bundle deals and giveaways for lucky streamers. Tune in from 8pm to 10pm on 9 June (for wine & spirits) and 23 June (for beauty & wellness) to win!

Keep your eyes peeled for weekly giveaways on these social media platforms too! Worth over S$2,000, snap up the latest from brand partners such as Mayer, Bacci Wines, Heure, BEAUTIQUE by iShopChangi, NARS, Re:Erth, Tong Garden, and more. Exclusive deals await too, with attractive promotions for you to revel in. For instance, you can shave 15% off* ést.lab non-bundle beauty solutions with no minimum spend and 25% off* for carts with S$280 worth of est.lab products. From 3 – 8 June, you can also save S$35 when you check out S$250 worth of Kinohimitsu products.

Be sure to apply promo code <ISHOPCP20> when using Changi Pay (Changi Airport’s e-wallet) between 3 June and 3 July 2022, and take an extra 20% off products with no minimum spend (discount capped at S$40). New sign ups can enjoy an additional S$5 welcome voucher.

Save on Alcohol, Electronics, Beauty & More During Week-Long Flash Sales

From 3 to 8 June, make the most of discounted prices on high-tech electronic gadgets, including the Mayer 30L Electric Oven which you can purchase at just S$100, reduced by 67% from its original S$299. Cart out the Braun Series 5 50 M1000s Electric Wet & Dry Shaver for just S$93, saving 50% on the original S$186.

Shop and save on your favourite wines & spirits between 9 and 22 June. Spend 32% less on a bottle of Bowmore 15 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and 33% less on a bundle of 2 2015 Tasting red wines from Capanna, originally priced at S$139 and S$326 respectively. While you’re at it, reap discounts on beauty & wellness and fashion products from 23 to 30 June. Don’t miss out on an attractive 72% discount on Kinohimutsu’s Bundle of 3: Be While 30’s, bringing the price down from S$179.70 to just S$50. Take home an exclusive L’Eau D’Issey EDT perfume from Issey Miyake for just S$150, saving yourself 16% as you go. Note that you must be of legal age to purchase alcohol products from iShopChangi. Enjoy responsibly.

Sitewide Sprint & Save for Travellers & Non-Travellers

On top of brand specific discounts, both travellers and non-travellers can enjoy sitewide deals across the entire campaign period. Apply promo code <ISHOPFREE> any time during iShopathon and purchase the 5th item in your cart for free. Get 10% off with no minimum purchase, capped at S$50 from 3 – 8 June with code <66FLASH22>. The top 66 spenders from 3 – 8 June also stand a chance to receive S$66 cashback.

Between 9 and 22 June, non-travellers can celebrate Father’s Day with iShopChangi and enjoy a 9% discount with no minimum spend, capped at S$50, with the code <ISHOPDAD>. Lock in <ISHOP10> from 1 to 3 July for S$10 off a minimum spend of S$100, capped at S$50.

From 9 June to 3 July, travellers can key in <ISHOPFLY> for an 11% discount on any item, capped at S$50. Shop 30 days in advance and up to 12 hours before your flight to and from Singapore to enjoy these promotions.

Get Around iShopChangi’s iShopathon Today!

The cherry on the cake? When you join Changi Rewards, you can knock 10% off your first purchase after registering for free! As with all promotions, redemption caps, product exclusions and T&Cs apply.

With so many outstanding deals on offer, it’s simply impossible to say no to iShopChangi’s iShopathon. Shop from the comfort of your own home 24/7 for a range of exclusive, tax- and duty-absorbed products Singapore-wide, and have your goods delivered for free to Singaporean residential addresses when you spend S$59 or more at checkout. If you’re flying, you can conveniently collect your purchases at the Collection Centres located within the departure hall in every terminal at Singapore Changi Airport.

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List of promotions for iShopathon by iShopChangi

About iShopChangi

iShopChangi was launched in 2013 as an extension of Changi Airport’s promise to deliver greater comfort and convenience to travellers in its suite of airport retail offerings. Passengers can browse and purchase tax-and duty-free products across all terminals between 30 days to 12 hours pre-flight on the e-store and choose to collect their items at Collection Centres within departure, upon arrival or have them delivered free in Singapore. Providing easy access to over 30,000 products across 900 brands and exclusives such as Changi First product launches, the site has since received global recognition with its award for Best Website – Retail Customer Facing at The Moodies: the Airport and Travel Retail Digital Media Awards 2018. In early 2020, the e-commerce store started to retail a selection tax- and duty-absorbed products to Singapore-based residents without the need to fly.

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• World’s youngest allosaurus ever found
  
• Scavenger and pack hunter is considered the “bad boy” of dinosaur movie history
• Newcomer joins T.Rex teenager “Rocky” and pterosaur “Dracula” in Dinosaur Museum Altmühltal

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DENKENDORF, BAVARIA – Newsaktuell – 3 June 2022 – Denkendorf (Bavaria, Germany) Just in time for the summer season, baby allosaurus „Little Al” has arrived at the Dinosaur Museum Altmühltal. The original skeleton of the youngest allosaurus ever found will be on display in the museum’s exhibition hall from June 2. The young dinosaur (age: around two years) is joining the exhibition’s highlights “Rocky” (the world’s only skeleton of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus Rex) and “Dracula” (the largest pterosaur ever found.) These two exhibition pieces have been the museum’s main attractions since the exhibition space opened in 2018.

Allosauruses have long been considered the “bad boys” of dinosaur movie history. Whether in “The Lost World” (1925), “The Valley of Gwangi” (1957) or in the Jurassic Park movie series (starting in 1993): Allosauruses are mostly portrayed as aggressive and dangerous hunters and scavengers. Spoiler alert: Allosauruses also play a big role in the upcoming movie „Jurassic World: A New Age” (coming to movie theaters in Germany on June 9.)

“Little Al” is just under three meters long and about 1.25 meters high. The skeleton has been discovered by the Dinosaur Museum co-founder, paleontologist Raimund Albersdörfer, during an excavation in 2011 at well-known Dana Quarry in Wyoming, U.S., and is about 150 million years old. The allosaurus skeleton was found directly next to a 23-meter-long Diplodocus skeleton. “Little Al” will be a special addition to the dinosaur exhibition.

“This allosaurus is another extremely exciting original skeleton,” said Michael Völker, founder of the Dinosaur Museum Altmühltal. “We’ll present this skeleton at visitor eye level, which will be a particularly intense encounter for dinosaur fans. On our 1.5-kilometer-long adventure trail, we’ll meet ‘Little Al’ again: as a lifelike replica, just as the dinosaur really moved in his environment back then.”

The allosauruses habitat was open landscapes such as sparse tree savannahs, ferny plains or floodplains. Herbivores such as diplodocus or brachiosauruses – potential prey for the allosaurus – lived there. This Museum is the only place in the world where you can see the just-two-year-old baby allosaurus. The life expectancy of these dinosaurs was generally 20 to 30 years.

It’s a mystery why “Little Al” died at such a young age. “Little Al’s” owner, paleontologist Raimund Albersdörfer, offers a plausible theory: “The animal was found in a place where a water hole was located 150 million years ago. Large dinosaurs probably tried to reach the water from the steep bank with their long necks. Occasionally, one of these giants would slip,” Albersdörfer continued, “and slide down the steep bank into the water hole and never made it out again. The stench of decay then attracted predatory dinosaurs like “Little Al.” The young allosaurus presumably jumped into the hole and was either attacked by a larger predatory dinosaur, or it was unable to climb up the steep bank and also died in the water.”