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Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
PPZ-MAIWP, Gloria Jean's Coffees Collaborate To Promote Contemporary Lifestyle And Encourage Zakat Payment
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP) is collaborating with international coffee brand Gloria Jean's Coffees to bring a fresh touch to the 'Jom Potong 2025' campaign. Carrying the tagline 'Coffee makes your day better, but zakat makes your life better,' the campaign aims to promote a contemporary lifestyle while encouraging Muslims to consistently fulfil their zakat obligations through the Monthly Zakat Deduction Scheme (Skim PZB). PPZ-MAIWP chairman Datuk Sri Amrin Awaluddin said the collaboration with Gloria Jean's Coffees was not only due to the brand's prominence, but also because of the values it represented, such as comfort, community and quality lifestyle – all of which aligned with PPZ-MAIWP's inclusive approach to zakat outreach. 'What is even more meaningful is that Gloria Jean's Coffees is also a zakat contributor to PPZ-MAIWP under Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (Pernas). This collaboration is not merely symbolic but also significant in terms of institutional responsibility,' he said during the launch of the campaign here today. Also present were PPZ-MAIWP chief executive officer Datuk Haji Abdul Hakim Amir Osman, Pernas Franchise Services chief officer Azizam Ramli and Gloria Jean's Coffees chief executive officer Zafrul Azman Mohamed Azraai. Meanwhile, Azizam, representing Pernas CEO Datuk Nor Azam M. Taib, said the collaboration reflected the company's ongoing commitment to promoting awareness of zakat in a practical and holistic manner. 'As the agency spearheading the national franchise industry, we believe that business blessings come when wealth is shared and channelled back to society. 'Gloria Jean's Coffees, as a wholly owned brand under Pernas, embodies Muslim-friendly values and halal quality, making it an ideal strategic partner to deliver the campaign message of connecting modern lifestyle with spiritual practices like consistent zakat payments,' he said. In a statement, PPZ-MAIWP said it aimed to collect RM140 million through the Jom Potong 2025 campaign with Gloria Jean's Coffees, compared to RM130.35 million recorded last year.
Barnama
21-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Pernas Channels Over RM3.4 Mln In Financing To Franchise Entrepreneurs In Kelantan
KOTA BHARU, June 21 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (Pernas) has, since last year, channelled more than RM3.4 million in financing to franchise entrepreneurs in Kelantan, including participants of the Business In Transformation (BIT) programme. Pernas chairman Datuk Mohamed Rozhan Mohd Ghazalli said the agency remained committed to guiding and empowering franchise entrepreneurs nationwide, in line with the mandate given to him to elevate Malaysia's franchise industry to the global stage. 'Pernas is tasked with spearheading the development of the franchise industry in Malaysia and empowering the local entrepreneurial community to become more competitive and sustainable. 'This commitment reflects Pernas' determination to empower franchise entrepreneurs from the grassroots up, enabling them to expand to both national and international levels,' he said. He said this in his speech at the launch of the BizFrancais Programme Tour Series held here today, which was also attended by Pernas chief executive officer Datuk Nor Azam M. Taib. Elaborating, Mohamed Rozhan said the Kelantan BizFrancais Programme 2025 brought together nearly 30 exhibitors, including government agencies, franchisors, pre-franchisors, and entrepreneurs under Pernas' Xcelerator and BIT programmes. 'The BizFrancais 2025 tour series kicks off in Kelantan and will continue in other states such as Sarawak, Sabah and Johor later this year. 'Pernas has guided over 50 franchise and pre-franchise entrepreneurs from the East Coast through various initiatives, including business development and financing programmes,' he said. One of the recipients, Nik Aloesniha Nik Mohd Alwi, 46, who operates the women's fitness centre franchise 'Curves', said she was thankful for the RM330,000 in financing, which helped her establish the business and expand access to fitness facilities for women on the East Coast.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin Hartley and Wife Sofia Pernas Celebrate Season 3 of ‘Tracker' With Sweet Date Night
Justin Hartley celebrated his hit CBS series Tracker by attending an event for season 3 with wife — and onscreen love interest — Sofia Pernas by his side. Hartley, 48, and Pernas, 35, were all smiles while posing at the blue carpet during CBS Fest on Wednesday, May 7. The couple also reunited with their Tracker costar Fiona Rene, who plays another one of Hartley's love interests on the show. The outing took place at the Paramount Studios lot in Los Angeles where CBS announced its schedule for the 2025-2026 primetime lineup. In addition to Tracker, the roster included one new comedy, four action-packed dramas, three unscripted series, 17 returning shows, sports and special event programming. Tracker is currently CBS' biggest success story with Nielsen reporting that Tracker came at No. 1 while averaging 10.84 million viewers per episode. The show, which premiered in February 2024, follows Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who solves missing persons cases. Justin Hartley and Wife Sofia Pernas' Sweetest Quotes About Working Together on 'Tracker' and More As the star and executive producer on the series, Hartley has been able to bring in some familiar faces — including his wife. Pernas was introduced as Colter's nemesis who has since crossed paths with him multiple times as they continue to grow closer. "It's so funny when you're in this business for as long as I've been in it, and I didn't realize it until Tracker, really? I'm like, 'S*** I've been around.' You develop all these relationships and you can call on friends who otherwise wouldn't do these things," Hartley told TV Insider in February about the show's star-studded guest stars. "And you get all these really wonderful people that come on. You'll see some really familiar faces, some really big TV names, familiar faces come on and just do stellar work on our show. It elevates the show. I just think it's wonderful that we're able to do that." Hartley first worked with Pernas on The Young and The Restless in 2015. Years later, they reconnected off screen and exchanged vows in 2021. Along with Tracker, they collaborated on the short-lived Quantum Leap reboot. 'She's wonderful. I mean, if I had my choice, I'd spend every minute with her," Hartley gushed to Us Weekly in July 2024. "What's really cool is when you meet someone that means so much to you, that you're so proud to be with and so proud of, and just such a fan of, and to get to see her work, because she's such a talented actor. She elevates scenes, and so it makes my job easier, actually. But yeah, it's just wonderful to work with her.' Every Time Justin Hartley and Wife Sofia Pernas Shared the Screen: From 'Quantum Leap' to 'Tracker' Hartley has opened up about getting the chance to collaborate with Pernas, telling USA Today in March, "I enjoy being around her. I'm having the time of my life with this show. I love it. To be able to share it with the people you love makes it even better." According to Hartley, it didn't require much work to get Pernas to appear on Tracker. "Obviously, I got her because I live with her," he quipped on an October 2024 episode of Max's Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? "It's not even a phone call." He added: "It's like, 'Hey, babe. Come on, we're going to work.' But that's fun when you can work with people that you love. ... It's great. It's great having her. She's a light and we get the greatest guest stars on our show." Tracker returns to CBS Sundays in the fall and is currently streaming on Paramount+.
