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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Perhilitan begins year-long mission to move elephants out of farms and villages, Johor first
KLUANG, July 14 — The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has launched a large-scale Integrated Elephant Translocation Operation to relocate 25 elephants from conflict zones across Peninsular Malaysia, starting this month through July next year. Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said the initiative aims to address human-elephant conflicts more systematically and effectively, with Johor as the first state involved. 'The operation targets high-risk areas by identifying and relocating elephant herds that disrupt farms, villages and residential areas,' he said after officiating the Johor leg of the operation here today. The event was also attended by Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tiang Soon and Johor Perhilitan director Aminuddin Jamin. Abdul Kadir said the effort also supports ecosystem restoration through population control outside natural habitats and will help gather scientific data to strengthen future elephant management policies. The Johor operation is being carried out in collaboration with the Elephant Transfer Team from the National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC) in Kuala Gandah, Pahang, alongside teams from Perak, Kelantan and Terengganu, with Johor Perhilitan as the lead coordinator. The initiative will utilise drone surveillance, digital movement mapping and early warning systems to minimise risks to local communities. Currently, about 1,300 wild elephants are estimated to inhabit Peninsular Malaysia. From 2020 to 2024, Perhilitan recorded 4,919 human-elephant conflict incidents, resulting in losses estimated at RM39.4 million, mainly in Johor, Kelantan, Perak and Pahang. Abdul Kadir said the programme aligns with key national strategies, including the National Elephant Conservation Action Plan (NECAP), the National Policy on Biological Diversity 2022–2030 and the National Forestry Policy. He also thanked the Johor state government for allocating RM600,000 to support the operation, highlighting its commitment to wildlife conservation and conflict mitigation. — Bernama
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NECC Announces Cagen Williams as CEO
Leadership Transition, Backed by RCap Equity Partners, Underscores Commitment to Execution, Expansion, and Long-Term Value Creation LORTON, Va., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeast Contracting Company, LLC (NECC), a premier commercial roofing contractor based in Virginia, today announced Cagen Williams as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Williams is an entrepreneurial leader with expertise in finance and operational strategy. He joins NECC with a clear mandate to drive growth, expand the company's geographic footprint, strengthen service delivery, and champion the success of NECC's skilled tradespeople and in-house talent. The appointment signals NECC's next phase of growth following RCap Equity Partners' investment in 2024, in partnership with Monroe Capital LLC. The company is now underway with a strategic transformation into a high-performance commercial roofing platform serving the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. "NECC is a company with deep roots, trusted relationships, and a reputation for performance in the field," Williams commented. "We're here to raise the bar on field response, scale operations, and deliver reliable performance for NECC's institutional client base. This next chapter is about action, expertise, expansion, and impact." Williams comes to NECC from the Florida-based EPC Panhandle Power Solutions, where he first earned a leadership role in 2009 as Director of Operations. He went on to serve as President and CEO, guiding the company through its acquisition in 2019 and expanding its federal contracting roots into the clean energy sector. He brings an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business, along with a proven track record of transforming industrial service businesses, to his role as CEO of NECC. "Cagen is a high-integrity, high-performance leader," said Matthew Raymon, Partner at RCap. "He brings a forward-thinking, execution-focused mindset to his role as CEO. We're confident he will position NECC as a best-in-class partner to asset managers and operators of essential infrastructure across the full building envelope." Founded as a family-owned business in 1994, NECC serves institutional, educational, and mission-critical facilities with expert roofing systems and full envelope solutions that protect uptime and operational continuity. Under Williams' leadership, the company will continue investing in its people and processes to drive growth in current and new markets, while maintaining NECC's legacy of expertise and quality. For more information about NECC, please visit About NECCFounded in 1994, NECC is a commercial roofing and building envelope company supporting institutional clients with high-performance solutions. Known for its technical precision, field-tested teams, and ability to keep operations running in critical environments, the company underwent a significant equity infusion from RCap Equity Partners in 2024. As the market continues to evolve, NECC is ready to scale its geographic reach and service depth, setting the standard for what's next in commercial roofing and envelope protection. For more information, visit or follow the company on LinkedIn. About RCap Equity PartnersBased in the Philadelphia area, RCap Equity Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control equity investments in lower middle market companies. The firm is an active investor in profitable and growing enterprises across a broad range of industries. The RCap team, in partnership with management, seeks to create value through operational improvements, strategic growth initiatives, and tuck-in acquisitions. For more information, visit About Monroe Capital LLCBased in Chicago, Monroe Capital LLC is a premier asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, alternative credit solutions, structured credit, real estate and equity. Since 2004, the firm has been successfully providing capital solutions to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Monroe prides itself on being a value-added and user-friendly partner to business owners, management, and private equity sponsors. For more information and important disclaimers, please visit Media ContactShannon Fureyshannon@ 732-995-1638 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Northeast Contracting Company Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Korea Herald
08-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Hi & Fi Asia-China 2025 Shatters Records: Global Engagement Soars
SHANGHAI, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 edition of Hi & Fi Asia-China, held from24-26 June at NECC, Shanghai, concluded as its most impactful event to date, drawing unprecedented global participation and showcasing China's pivotal role in the future of food and health ingredients."* Unprecedented Scale & Global Reach This year's 4 co-located events attracted 93,080 industry professionals visits, marking a 21% increase over 2024. Hi & Fi Asia-China's visitor number also broke an all-time record, with 2431 Internationals from more than 90 countries demonstrating cutting-edge innovations. The atmosphere was electric, driven by intense networking and robust deal-making. Exhibitors included ingredient leaders and health & nutrition pioneers such as Synbio, Amicogen, Alliance Nutrition Group, Golden Omega, HSF, and Givaudan. "Key attending companies spanned manufacturers, retail, and food service, including Suntory, Unilever, CJ CheilJedang, Nissin Foods, PROXIMA, and dmk. Five live bilingual forums emerged as major highlights dynamic bilingual forums took center stage, tackling critical topics such as sustainable sourcing, regulatory evolution, EPA and DHA Omega-3s, and sports nutrition enthusiasm of attendees underscored the event's value as Asia's premier cross-border F&B ingredients platform. Record-Breaking Matchmaking Drives Global Business Connections This year's matchmaking program proved highly successful, facilitating over 150 one-on-one meetings between exhibitors and 21 international buyers from key markets, including Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. The curated sessions enabled targeted discussions on sourcing, partnerships, and market expansion, further solidifying Hi & Fi Asia-China's role as a bridge for global business opportunities in the F&B ingredients sector. Fi Innovation Awards 2025 Honors Industry Pioneers The prestigious Fi Innovation Awards ceremony recognized breakthrough achievements across three key categories: These winners exemplify the transformative innovation driving the food Ingredients industry forward, their work addresses pressing global needs in sustainability, health, and consumer experience. Future Focus: Deepening Global Support Driven by record international attendance, we're doubling down on services for our global community. For 2026, we will expand multilingual digital resources, enhance on-site English support, and tailor content to address evolving cross-market challenges identified this year. Save the Date for 2026 Mark your calendars for the next edition: Hi & Fi Asia-China 2026 June 15-17, 2026| Shanghai, China About Hi & Fi Asia-China: Part of Informa Markets' global food ingredients & nutrition network, Hi & Fi Asia-China is the leading trade fair and conference for food ingredients, health ingredients, and natural extracts in Asia.
North Wales Chronicle
12-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Labour MPs push front bench for ‘crackdown' on ‘dodgy' vape and barber shops
Melanie Onn said she 'really must press' the Government for long-term action to tackle these shops, which MPs heard had links to tax evasion and money laundering, and Joe Powell said well-known London streets such as Portobello Road and Notting Hill Gate are 'blighted'. Business and trade minister Gareth Thomas told MPs that the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) had visited almost 400 premises during a three-week operation in March, freezing several bank accounts. Mr Powell, the MP for Kensington and Bayswater, told the Commons: 'Small businesses across my constituency on our high streets from Earls Court Road to Queensway, Notting Hill Gate and Portobello Road are fed up of being blighted by candy shops, low-grade souvenir shops, Harry Potter shops and, yes, even barber shops, with accusations of VAT and business rates evasion, and even links to money laundering and serious organised crime.' He urged Mr Thomas to say 'what steps' the Government is taking 'to crack down on these operations and create a legitimate level playing field for our small businesses'. The minister replied: 'We've been working with colleagues in the Home Office and the National Crime Agency (NCA) to take action to crackdown on illegitimate businesses that threaten to undermine the legitimate ones that are on all of our high streets. 'In March, the NECC co-ordinated a three-week crackdown against barber shops and other cash-intensive businesses where there were concerns, visiting almost 400 premises, securing freezing orders over a series of bank accounts totalling more than £1 million.' In response, Ms Onn said: 'I really do need to press him because my constituents in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes are equally as fed up as (Mr Powell) of seeing high streets dominated by dodgy vape shops, unlicensed barbers.' She said 'some of them are legitimate' but asked: 'Is he working closely with the Home Office to try and tackle this blight because I think we probably need a national strategy, not a three-week operation?' Mr Thomas said he recognised 'a concern up and down the country' and added the NCA and Home Office 'are seeking to take action against illegitimate business'. He said a Government commitment to bolster police forces with 13,000 extra officers and special constables, backed by an uplift to forces' 'spending power' of 2.3% per year unveiled in Wednesday's spending review, 'will help'. In a viral video, Conservative shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick claimed 'weird Turkish barber shops' were 'chipping away at society', along with fare evasion, when he caught passengers allegedly 'bumping' London Underground ticket barriers on camera. 'The state needs to reassert itself and go after lawbreakers,' he said. Sadiq Khan is driving a proud city into the ground. Lawbreaking is out of control. He's not acting. So, I did.👇 — Robert Jenrick (@RobertJenrick) May 29, 2025 Conservative MP Graham Stuart said that if a book which Labour MP for Central Ayrshire Alan Gemmell is writing were a 'political thriller about fighting for small business', then he was 'sure it features five heroes on the front bench opposite, doing everything they can to promote small business'. Ministers laughed and pointed at Tory MPs when Mr Stuart added: 'Readers will ask 'who is the villain of the piece?'' The Beverley and Holderness MP suggested the villain would be Rachel Reeves, 'the Chancellor of the Exchequer who is doing everything possible to undermine business – 276,000 people having lost work since the autumn statement'. He asked: 'When will the ministers, the heroes of this story, fight against the Chancellor who's getting so much so wrong?' Mr Thomas said: 'It's a little while since I've been called a hero by (Mr Stuart) but I'm glad that I've finally had some recognition from him in that regard. 'I don't think the Chancellor of the Exchequer is a villain at all. 'Indeed, I think the spending review that she announced yesterday will help to unlock investment in our high streets and in our small businesses up and down the country – the record investment in research and development, the record investment in infrastructure, and the additional capacity to the British Business Bank will help to unlock billions of pounds of new investment and many more job opportunities across the country.' Labour former minister Liam Byrne later called for 'a plan to cut industrial energy costs now'. The Commons Business and Trade Committee chairman said: 'As our committee pointed out on Friday, the success of the industrial strategy will depend on a plan to cut industrial energy costs now. 'When the industrial strategy is published, will the Secretary of State reassure us that there will be a plan to ensure that UK energy prices are internationally competitive?' Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds replied: 'The very significant increase in industrial energy prices under the terms of the last government are a significant issue for our competitiveness, and yes, that is something we're seeking to address.'
Leader Live
12-06-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Labour MPs push front bench for ‘crackdown' on ‘dodgy' vape and barber shops
Melanie Onn said she 'really must press' the Government for long-term action to tackle these shops, which MPs heard had links to tax evasion and money laundering, and Joe Powell said well-known London streets such as Portobello Road and Notting Hill Gate are 'blighted'. Business and trade minister Gareth Thomas told MPs that the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) had visited almost 400 premises during a three-week operation in March, freezing several bank accounts. Mr Powell, the MP for Kensington and Bayswater, told the Commons: 'Small businesses across my constituency on our high streets from Earls Court Road to Queensway, Notting Hill Gate and Portobello Road are fed up of being blighted by candy shops, low-grade souvenir shops, Harry Potter shops and, yes, even barber shops, with accusations of VAT and business rates evasion, and even links to money laundering and serious organised crime.' He urged Mr Thomas to say 'what steps' the Government is taking 'to crack down on these operations and create a legitimate level playing field for our small businesses'. The minister replied: 'We've been working with colleagues in the Home Office and the National Crime Agency (NCA) to take action to crackdown on illegitimate businesses that threaten to undermine the legitimate ones that are on all of our high streets. 'In March, the NECC co-ordinated a three-week crackdown against barber shops and other cash-intensive businesses where there were concerns, visiting almost 400 premises, securing freezing orders over a series of bank accounts totalling more than £1 million.' In response, Ms Onn said: 'I really do need to press him because my constituents in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes are equally as fed up as (Mr Powell) of seeing high streets dominated by dodgy vape shops, unlicensed barbers.' She said 'some of them are legitimate' but asked: 'Is he working closely with the Home Office to try and tackle this blight because I think we probably need a national strategy, not a three-week operation?' Mr Thomas said he recognised 'a concern up and down the country' and added the NCA and Home Office 'are seeking to take action against illegitimate business'. He said a Government commitment to bolster police forces with 13,000 extra officers and special constables, backed by an uplift to forces' 'spending power' of 2.3% per year unveiled in Wednesday's spending review, 'will help'. In a viral video, Conservative shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick claimed 'weird Turkish barber shops' were 'chipping away at society', along with fare evasion, when he caught passengers allegedly 'bumping' London Underground ticket barriers on camera. 'The state needs to reassert itself and go after lawbreakers,' he said. Sadiq Khan is driving a proud city into the ground. Lawbreaking is out of control. He's not acting. So, I did.👇 — Robert Jenrick (@RobertJenrick) May 29, 2025 Conservative MP Graham Stuart said that if a book which Labour MP for Central Ayrshire Alan Gemmell is writing were a 'political thriller about fighting for small business', then he was 'sure it features five heroes on the front bench opposite, doing everything they can to promote small business'. Ministers laughed and pointed at Tory MPs when Mr Stuart added: 'Readers will ask 'who is the villain of the piece?'' The Beverley and Holderness MP suggested the villain would be Rachel Reeves, 'the Chancellor of the Exchequer who is doing everything possible to undermine business – 276,000 people having lost work since the autumn statement'. He asked: 'When will the ministers, the heroes of this story, fight against the Chancellor who's getting so much so wrong?' Mr Thomas said: 'It's a little while since I've been called a hero by (Mr Stuart) but I'm glad that I've finally had some recognition from him in that regard. 'I don't think the Chancellor of the Exchequer is a villain at all. 'Indeed, I think the spending review that she announced yesterday will help to unlock investment in our high streets and in our small businesses up and down the country – the record investment in research and development, the record investment in infrastructure, and the additional capacity to the British Business Bank will help to unlock billions of pounds of new investment and many more job opportunities across the country.' Labour former minister Liam Byrne later called for 'a plan to cut industrial energy costs now'. The Commons Business and Trade Committee chairman said: 'As our committee pointed out on Friday, the success of the industrial strategy will depend on a plan to cut industrial energy costs now. 'When the industrial strategy is published, will the Secretary of State reassure us that there will be a plan to ensure that UK energy prices are internationally competitive?' Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds replied: 'The very significant increase in industrial energy prices under the terms of the last government are a significant issue for our competitiveness, and yes, that is something we're seeking to address.'
