The Star Golden Hearts Award (SGHA) has returned in its 11th edition, once again celebrating everyday unsung Malaysian heroes who drive positive change and unity in their communities.
Following the theme “Recognising the Unsung, Inspiring the Next”, this year’s edition also features a new sponsor - McDonald’s Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in the award’s mission in championing the efforts of individuals and organisations whose impactful work often go unnoticed.
00:00The Star Golden Hearts Award returns for its 11th edition, once again celebrating ordinary Malaysians creating extraordinary change in their communities.
00:11Under the theme, Recognizing the Unsung, Inspiring the Next, this year's program welcomes McDonald's Malaysia as a new partner,
00:20marking a significant milestone in the award's mission to honor compassion, unity and positive transformation.
00:30And McDonald's Malaysia are committed to fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society by celebrating unsung heroes who make a real difference to compassion and actions.
00:46We believe in the power of storytelling to shine a light on their impact.
00:53And now, with McDonald's Malaysia's support, we can amplify their voices and the rich, even more Malaysians.
01:05And on behalf of McDonald's Malaysia, I would like to express our gratitude to the Star Media Group for welcoming us as a strategic partner for this meaningful initiative.
01:15It's more than just a collaboration, yeah.
01:18This partnership is a reflection of shared values, a common belief in the power of community, the strength and kindness and the importance of recognizing those who work tirelessly behind the scene to uplift others.
01:32When we were invited to be part of SGHA, the answer was clear.
01:37As a company that serves nine million customers, in fact, it's growing, yeah, on a monthly, monthly across Malaysia, we have always believed that we are not just in the food business, we are in the people business.
01:51That's why this award resonates so deeply with us.
01:54The event was officiated by Chan and Malati, joined by a distinguished judging panel, led by newly appointed Chief Judge Tan Seriwi Hosun, alias Gui Hosun, a corporate leader dedicated to social responsibility and sustainable leadership.
02:10Since 2015, SGHA has honored more than 100 individuals and organizations, creating meaningful change across five key areas, community empowerment, education, environment and wildlife, social welfare and disaster relief.
02:29Nominations for SGHA 2025 are currently open and will close on August 10th.
