A heritage Hong Kong brand backs local youth sailing and healthy living
HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2026 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce ("Lee Kum Kee") sponsored the HKODA Open & National Championships 2026, which concluded on 19 October, at The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club (CWBGCC). The three-day racing brought together talented young sailors for competitive racing, as part of the brand's broader commitment to healthy living through flavour and to empowering young people across the city. Throughout the event, Lee Kum Kee engaged with participants, families and spectators on-site through product sampling, building connections within the sailing community.
Young sailors competing in the Optimist Class.
Organised by the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China, and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optimist Dinghy Association, the HKODA Open and National Championships is one of the largest Optimist Class events in Hong Kong and a key platform for young sailors. This year's event drew 118 number of sailors from 8 countries and regions.
Lee Kum Kee distributed popular product samples to sailors and families at the HKODA National & Open Championships 2026.
Cheung Mei Han, President of the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China, said, "Events like the HKODA Championships are where our future champions get their start. We are grateful for Lee Kum Kee's support of youth sailing and the development of the next generation of Hong Kong sailors."
Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce said, "Sailing embodies the resilience and teamwork we deeply value at Lee Kum Kee. We are delighted to support youth sailors and share the excellence of Asian flavours with the sailing community."
Lee Kum Kee's support for Hong Kong's sailing and water sports activities extends across all levels of the sport. As a sponsor of the Hong Kong Sailing Team, the Company backed the side through recent success at both the 20th Asian Games in Japan and the 15th National Games in China in 2025. It also supports the "Generations Sailing Team" of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and is a Gold Sponsor of the Hong Kong Windsurfing Circuit.
Looking ahead, Lee Kum Kee will be sponsoring the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship, to be held on 21-29 November, 2026, which is the first time the championship to be held in Asia.
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About Lee Kum Kee Sauce
Lee Kum Kee Sauce is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions, and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee Sauce's range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create, and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee Sauce's rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices, and "Constant Entrepreneurship" combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide.
For more information, please visit www.LKK.com.
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2026 – UEM Edgenta Berhad ("UEM Edgenta" or "the Company"), a leading Asset Management and Infrastructure Solutions company, today announced the launch of its inaugural Young Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP), a new initiative developed to identify, train and mentor young entrepreneurs within the Company's vendor ecosystem. The inaugural cohort comprises six vendors from UEM Edgenta's Infrastructure Solutions and Asset Management business ecosystems, marking the start of a structured, multi-phase journey towards operational readiness and long-term business growth.
The six vendors were selected through a rigorous, multi-tiered screening process. Companies were assessed against eligibility criteria centred on youthful leadership and business track record, before undergoing desktop audits, pre-assessments and site visits benchmarked against the Malaysia Business Excellence Framework (MBEF). Vendors demonstrating the required readiness, strategic relevance to UEM Edgenta and potential for sustainable growth were shortlisted for the inaugural cohort.
YEP is designed to build on the success of UEM Edgenta's existing Vendor Development Programme, with a sharper focus on empowering young business owners. The programme aims to develop industry-ready vendors that meet UEM Edgenta's operational and compliance standards, while strengthening their long-term business viability. In doing so, YEP supports the aspirations of Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) to raise the socioeconomic standing of the rakyat, particularly through youth empowerment, digital innovation, financial inclusion, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
To deliver the training component, the Company has forged strategic partnerships with Institut Keusahawanan Negara (INSKEN) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia. INSKEN will lead training on business model development, leadership, and strategic planning, culminating in an INSKEN certification, while CIDB will provide technical training on tender, contract, and financial management as well as management systems, supporting participants' compliance and competitiveness within the construction and infrastructure industry. These external modules are complemented by internal business training delivered through Edgenta Academy.
Shaiful Subhan, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UEM Edgenta, said the programme reflects the Company's commitment in nurturing a resilient and future-ready vendor base. "As we look ahead, we want to build a supplier ecosystem that is diverse, competitive and driven by capability and performance. We believe opportunities should be earned through commitment, quality and willingness to grow, not simply by how long a company has been in business. A strong supply chain is not built overnight. It is built by investing in people, developing capabilities and creating long-term partnerships that grow together," he said.
Beyond its immediate vendor ecosystem, UEM Edgenta views YEP as a platform to contribute to the broader national agenda of socioeconomic mobility, helping young business owners transform innovative ideas into commercially viable ventures that, in time, create new employment opportunities within their own communities. The inaugural cohort has been intentionally kept small to allow for high-quality, intensive mentorship and customised training. The Company will evaluate the outcomes of this inaugural batch to guide future investment and the potential expansion of the programme to a wider pool of young entrepreneurs in subsequent years.
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About UEM Edgenta
UEM Edgenta Berhad ("UEM Edgenta"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of UEM Group Berhad, is an Asset Management and Infrastructure Solutions company that delivers integrated, end-to-end solutions across the entire asset lifecycle, combining engineering excellence in design, project management and asset consultancy with tech-enabled asset management capabilities to optimise asset performance, efficiency and resilience.
With operations across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UEM Edgenta supports the reliable and sustainable performance of critical assets, including healthcare facilities, transportation networks and industrial infrastructure.
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