MILO® Honours Malaysia’s Olympic and Paralympic Heroes

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Putrajaya, 16 August 2024 - In the spirit of national pride and support, MILO®, Malaysians' favourite nutritious beverage brand, is contributing a total of more than half a million Ringgit to celebrate and honour the nation's Olympic heroes. This will see the 56 athletes who competed in the Olympic Games and those who will be competing in the upcoming Paralympic Games receiving RM10,000 each, recognising their inspiring dedication and performances uniting the nation.

A handover ceremony was held with YB Puan Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports, demonstrating MILO®'s ongoing commitment to nurturing sports talent in Malaysia. Also in attendance was YBhg Ts. Dr. Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, Secretary-General, Ministry of Youth and Sports, and Encik Abdul Rashid Yaakub, Director General, National Sports Council.

YB Puan Hannah Yeoh commented, "Thank you MILO for sponsoring and contributing RM10,000 to each of our Olympic and Paralympic athletes. This contribution will undoubtedly motivate our athletes to continue striving to excel in sports and bring honour to our country."

Ng Su Yen, Business Executive Officer, MILO®, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad, said, "For over 70 years, MILO® has been privileged to play a part in the journey of Malaysian athletes, from their early days in school sports to representing our nation on the global stage. This contribution is our way of saying thank you to these incredible individuals who inspire us. We have seen many amazing athletes grow through our grassroots programmes, and now they are showing the world what Malaysians can achieve. By supporting all our Olympic and Paralympic athletes, we recognise their hard work and encourage Malaysia's future sporting champions."

The contribution will benefit the 26 Malaysian Olympic athletes who competed in Paris and 30 Paralympic athletes preparing for the upcoming games. This initiative builds upon MILO®'s long-standing partnership with the Olympic Council of Malaysia, which dates back to the 1950s. For over seven decades, MILO® has supported Malaysian contingents competing in the Olympic Games and other international multi-sports events, creating opportunities to hone their talents and represent the country on the global stage.

MILO®'s commitment to nurturing sports talent in Malaysia is further reflected through its various initiatives, including the MILO-MSSM national school sports competition, which has benefitted millions of school children over the past 60 years. The brand's philosophy that "Sports is a great teacher" aligns with its efforts to inspire and support athletes at all levels.

For more information about MILO® and its initiatives, please visit www.milo.com.my.

About MILO®
MILO® is the leading nutritious chocolate malt beverage in Malaysia beloved for its iconic taste. Packed with the goodness of malt barley, milk and cocoa with a unique blend of 6 vitamins and 3 minerals, MILO® has fueled generations of champions with the energy to go further. For over 70 years, MILO® has grown alongside Malaysia and been a vital part of the nation's sports heritage, providing athletes the nutrition as well as the platform to grow and flourish through the various MILO® grassroots sports programmes.

About Nestlé Malaysia
Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage manufacturer. Headquartered in Switzerland, Nestlé is present in more than 180 countries around the world, and our 270,000 employees are committed to Nestlé's purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. Our performance is driven by our Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nourishing Malaysians since 1912, Nestlé has earned the trust of our consumers through our quality brands and products. We are committed to improving the lives of the communities in which we operate, whilst maintaining our Halal excellence and integrity. To learn more about Nestlé, do visit https://www.nestle.com.my/ask-nestle/we-are-nestle.

For more information, please contact:

Shaheen Zaffar
Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
Tel: (+603) 7965 6456
E-mail: [email protected]

Sonyia Ambi or Yasmin Kadir
acorn communications
Tel: (+603) 7958 8348
E-mail: [email protected]