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The aftermath of the massive floods in 2014 in Kampung Kuala Nal, Kuala Krai, Kelantan. Photos: Filepic Disasters, be they man-made or natural, are part of life. But whenever tragedy strikes, we see hope in the form of humanitarian efforts springing into action, as well as various fundraising initiatives to help mitigate the effects of the aftermath. The Star, as a media organisation and a company, has been playing a role in spearheading fundraising campaigns for various causes since its inception in 1971. Here’s a look at such efforts held over the decades: 1. Star Frontliners Initiative (2020) In support of Malaysia’s dedicated frontliners in the ongoing battle against Covid-19, SMG and Star Foundation established the Star Frontliners Initiative in March 2020. To kickstart the initiative, Star Foundation contributed RM1mil to the fund, at the same time rallying the nation to raise more for the purchase of much-needed medical supplies for hospitals and med ....
Since it was founded in 1971, The Star has not only delivered timely news and in-depth stories. As a company, it has also given back to society in various ways via a host of efforts and initiatives. ....
Commenting on the victory, Star Media Group chief business officer Lydia Wang said: “We are incredibly humbled to have been named one of Malaysia’s favourite brands. “The Star has won Gold in the Media Networks category and we would not have achieved this without the monumental trust and support from our readers. They truly are at the heart of all that we do. CONSUMERS have voted for The Star as one of their favourite brands in the prestigious Putra Brand Awards (PBA) 2020. This is the first time that it has won the Gold award in the Media Networks category since the inception of the PBA, a testament of the years of informing and inspiring through compelling and trusted content. ....
PETALING JAYA: Consumers have voted for The Star as one of their favourite brands in the prestigious Putra Brand Awards (PBA) 2020. This is the first time that it has won the Gold award in the Media Networks category since the inception of PBA, a testament of the years of informing and inspiring through compelling and trusted content. The publication has over the years been winning an award in the media category when the awards were first introduced in 2010. This is the 11th year for the PBA, also known as the “People’s Choice Awards”. In 2020, accessibility was key and The Star made the conscious effort to ensure that pertinent content surrounding the latest update on the Covid-19 pandemic did not lie behind a paywall but was instead accessible by all. ....