In recognition of companies and individuals who have made an impact on society and the environment through their various initiatives, 10 organisations and individuals were honoured at the Star Golden Hearts Award (SGHA) on Tuesday (Nov 2).
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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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