Monteiro Lewis Communications Sdn Bhd

30/11/2024

29/11/2024

Am here today 29 November 2024-UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei's (UNGCMYB) Sustainability Celebration Night 2024 where 3 clients took home several awards ❤️💝

One was a first time winner, another won 3 awards in different categories for 2 consecutive years & this round walked away with CSO of the Year Award mid-tier)…so so thrilled. 🤩 🎉

So feel good when time & efforts invested bear meaningful results….

2 nights back-to-back and of corporate reporting & sustainability awards ceremonies…

Congratulations to all winners, no easy task competoting with the industry big boys. May the universe keep blessing all our good work, to achieve results in promoting peace, through partnerships via proper profit-making channels for the sake and of advancing people & presseving our planet.

Quality not quantity has always been Monteiro Lewis Communications’ mantra. May the universe continue to be kind to us 💕Janice Elaine Mercedes Monteiro-Lewis

22/12/2023

How pleasing it is to look back as the year comes to an end. My benchmark is my own, it’s what I advise my clients and is my belief.

The smallest things & efforts that may not be highlighted or recognised, are actually the most profound. Why? Because if you don’t take care of the minute details, yo will never be able to manage the bigger challenges.

Of course, no one can do anything in silo of the goal is to highly impact positively to whatever cause you’re responsible for.

We all have our role to play, a purpose & reason.

Working with award-winning clients can stretch mY team & I physically, mentally & creatively.

Either the grace of the almighty, may our every effort be eased as we continue evolving into becoming better human beings.

14/12/2023

MONTEIRO LEWIS COMMUNICATIONS, a niche Integrated Communications Consulting Company is focused on producing Annual, Sustainability & Integrated Reports. Established in October 2016, located in KL, we are committed to continuously supporting our award-winning clients in improving their Sustainability and ESG initiatives & reporting in line with global principles, frameworks and guidelines.

We strive to create a positive impact and drive meaningful change & invite professional, passionate & talented individuals to join us (experienced talents, fresh graduates and retirees). Full-time basis for more effective communication and collaboration on the projects.

Email your resume, photo, examples of best works, and skills in various software applications: [email protected]

Graphic Designers experienced in developing thematic concepts and designs and creative editorial design for Annual, Sustainability & Integrated Annual Reports
· To collaborate with CD/AD, copywriters, team members and clients.
Execute layout, graphs/charts and infographics
· MUST BE EXPERT IN ADOBE INDESIGN. Heavy-weight in multiple-page documents
· Fast ex*****on of graphics and text edits
· Good time management, disciplined and strictly adheres to deadlines

SUSTAINABILITY TEAM
· Good oral and written English, exposure to sustainability reporting
· Excellent communication skills between co-workers, clients and others who are involved in each project
· Enjoys research & lifelong learning. Team members will be involved in strategising, planning and engaging with clients
· Familiar with sustainability frameworks and guidelines, involved in preparing and publishing sustainability reports
· Good project management skills

WRITERS/COPYEDITORS

· Experience in writing annual report contents, sustainability reports and Integrated reports
· Familiar with sustainability frameworks and guidelines, involved in preparing and publishing annual reports, sustainability reports and integrated reports
· Possesses good project management skills and is disciplined to meet deadlines
· Requires regular engagement with clients and team members. Ability to draft questionnaires and conduct interview sessions
· Exceptional writing and editing skills. Keen eye for detail. Analytical, able to strategise/plan out content flow, curious and diligent in pursuing information
· Strong English communication skills
· Familiar with sustainability and ESG concepts
· Keeps abreast about industry trends, regulatory changes and best practices in sustainability, besides business environments

Educational Background (for all positions):
Bachelor's degree/Certification in Communications, Public Relations, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

If you are a recent graduate (for any of the above positions) with a passion for sustainability and a strong commitment to effective communication, we encourage you to apply.

26/06/2023

Terengganu vibes June 2023

Always love the East Coast, the people the vibes…unfortunately my plans to extend the trip to head in the islands were cut short as clients were participating in the Wood Expo 2023 in MITEC. Well always another time.

This round we feasted at KBB Steakhouse and my…it was good! Had my fill of artisan coffee at Octagon and the seafood at Bt Buruk of course…

No fresh fish to ta pau this time as I was flying booooo but looking forward to travelling by road next round with Coleman’s in the boot! Wuhooooo

26/06/2023

Alor Star June 2023
It’s been over 20 odd years that I ventured into the state of KEDAH. This time my work brought me to the West Coast. The new norm of everything being organised online, is good but nothing beats physical interaction. So after a few months of virtual sessions, seeing the faces of people is really heartwarming.

Letting go and allowing the forces that be to guide you, can be quite an experience.

What piqued me more was the opportunity to see stepmom who isn’t very well these days. after the lockdowns, illnesses and travel limitations.

Grateful for the little miracles in my life, as we age May wisdom be our guide always. And it can come from various sources…in a child, a plant, an animal, a passing cloud or even in the wind.

Stand still for a minute, and absorb the good because no one else is going to do it for you.

10/08/2022

Launching Ceremony of A Practical Guide for Malaysian Employers Addressing, Preventing and Eliminating forced labour in the rubber industry in Malaysia@Hilton Sentral, KL 8 Aug 2022.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2ajIz8vHbQ

Super stoked to be part of the backroom team in this milestone event in Malaysia's rubber industry :)

23/06/2022

2 AGMs within a week in East Coast😀 Super stocked that Golden Pharos Bhd was recently awarded with the Global Business Leadership Awards; Environmental Excellence 😀

Missed my flight this morning to attend TDM’s AGM because of sudden traffic build up despite Waze😭seriously maddening jams in KL since Raya 🥲

Managed to hop on to the next flight to KT & it is certainly a relief to wrap up work since starting towards end 2020 😅 Good catch-up & gearing up to the next cycle in Q4 🤩

Thank you to the forces, great clients and Team MLC & everyone who contributed in every way, big or small. Cheers to what’s up ahead…

06/03/2022

MONTEIRO LEWIS COMMUNICATIONS requires serious individuals to join our growing team, full time. Office located in Tmn Danau Desa, KL.

WRITERS
• At least 2 years’ experience in annual report & sustainability report writing. (tech & non-tech). Must be resourceful for research work, good communication skills, respect for deadlines.
• Those who are keen on Sustainability ESG related matters and keep abreast with related news, trends and practices are urged to apply.
• Able to liaise with senior management and executive level management executives in conducting interview sessions and manage meetings.
• Must have excellent understanding and command of English (oral & written). Good oral & written BM.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply for trainee positions but must have excellent oral and written English.
• Those without higher education background but have good industry experience in similar fields may also apply.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER:
• Experience in cover concept design, publishing layout, corporate styled designs.
• AI & Photoshop excellent skills. Knowledge in Words, PPT, EXCEL & MSTeams.
• Indicate skill levels from 1-5 for all softwares stated above (incl knowledge of other softwares too).
• Familiar with Apple Mac environment.
• Must have good command of English as required to understand briefs, manage content for layout & execute accordingly.
• Min 3 years’ experience.
• MUST be expert in InDesign, publishing multiple page reports/annual reports, creative.

PREREQUISITES
o Required immediately for MALAYSIANS only to be stationed at our office.
o Must be fully vaccinated.
o Able to work under demanding schedules & deadlines according to Company’s deadlines and not YOUR deadlines.
o Able to work independently, manage time, responsible and disciplined.
o Must be able to accept and take instructions, and have good inter-personal skills.
o Persons must be detailed in their work.
o Own transport.
o Those WITHOUT the above mentioned criteria, please don’t apply.

Email resume, photo, samples of best works, skills on softwares to [email protected]

Your email should include supporting documents: certificates, testimonies, recommendation letters and others.

Email Vivian if you have any further enquiries as well.

30/01/2022

Kickstart 2022 East Coast 24-28 Jan. The coastal states of Terengganu & Pahang are my favourite destinations. Decided to travel by road as I wasn’t too inclined to flying during this C19 period & didn’t want to rush with travel itinerary 😃

Day 1 arrival and stumbled upon a Chinese Muslim resto, good dinner. KTCC Mall has all the wants of city folk, and loads of cafés to boot.

Day 2 after a leisurely breakfast, it was parts 2&3 of pow wow sessions with Heads of Depts & Sub Cos-TDM, best company award winner of CSR&Sustainability Awards 2021 (Plantation& Healthcare Sector). Much work ahead including shoots at op sites 😁 Was presented fresh 🍍 pineapples from the co’s secondary planting initiatives, MB2 grade 👍🏻

Day 3 Corp Sustainability workshop with GPB, 2020 CSR&Sustainability award winner (Timber&Manufacturing sector).

Headed on to ZZA Ujong Tanjung (pier/jetty) for ikan Bakar, pulut ikan, nasi goreng ikan, keropok lekor. Seriously the best, freshest seafood I’ve had so far. Requested plain grilled huge prawns yummms. Ikan ayam or starry triggerfish which can cost a lot back in KL is found in abundance here.

My rating 5/5 complete with picturesque fishing boats, if you like kampung life like me. Was thrilled watching the fishermen bring in their catch & wishing I could load up cooler boxes with big ass tenggiri papan & other seafood. Then, it was reflexology which put me to sleep before heading back to the hotel 😌

Day 4 was 2nd day of workshop & wrap up. Breakfast was one of the best nasi datang ikan tongkol (tuna) I’ve had. The other was at TG Jara resort 😃. I manja-ly asked clients whether they could pack us the nasi datang day before as we had yet to have this mist eat when one’s in KT.

Both days, the nasi lauk kampung for lunch was brilliant! Daging Salai masak lemak (smoked beef in thick coconut turmeric gravy), deep fried siakap 3 rasa, fried kg chicken, kangkung, ulam & samabal belachan yummy 😋

Headed to Pasar Payang after that, but many shops were closing 🥲 My favourite haunt for gold trinkets 😂🤣😅

Dinner was at Warung Dalam Kenangan@Bt Buruk. Ambience, SOPs, cleanliness tip top. Apart from the fresh oysters, grilled cockles & steamed garoupa, all else was 👎 👎 though seafood was super fresh. Ahhhh well, that’s why my go to food joints depend on very reliable sources 🤣

Last day, morning morning client insisted on delivering keropok lekor & keropok keping ta pau. Then back to Pasar Payang for stock up! Dries sundries incl Anchovies, salted fish, prawn, geragau & fresh asam Jawa 😋 Thrilled with reasonably priced cotton batik kaftans!

KT is developing nicely, and clean! Folk here are active with lots of activities: cycling, hiking, white water rafting, fishing & island hopping. Was last here Feb 2020 & was happy to be back.

Took the coastal road to enjoy the laid back lifestyle of folk here. Headed on to Cherating to visit my Uncle Brian who’s a batik painter. Alas, he’s decided to retire & enjoy life with family including a latest addition, 7 month old granddaughter 😍

All in all, we achieved what we set out to accomplish. Truly productive unlike online meet ups. Heartwarming & proud that clients here have overcome the initial C19 shocks & disruptions. Doa that they continue to prosper for the benefit of Terengganu & the nation.

Grateful for this blessed journey, eye opener, realisation…

Now, back to civilised madness 🤣

29/10/2021

29/10/2021

MLC requires interested individuals to join our team:

Those keen on ESG related matters are urged to apply.

1) COMMS EXEC: support in managing Sustainability Reports, Annual Reports &
2) CONTENT: flair in writing (tech & non-tech)
3) Graphic Designer: MUST be expert in InDesign, publishing multiple page reports, creative.

Email resume, photo, examples of best works, skills on softwares to [email protected]

Positions 1&2: excellent command of English (oral&written). Fresh graduates encouraged to apply (English, language, comms)

Cheers 😀

26/08/2021

MLC requires interested individuals to join our team:

Those keen on ESG related matters are urged to apply.

1) COMMS EXEC: support in managing Sustainability Reports, Annual Reports &
2) WRITERS: at least 2 years experience in annual report & sustainability report writing. (tech & non-tech)
3) Graphic Designer: MUST be expert in InDesign, publishing multiple page reports, creative.

Email resume, photo, examples of best works, skills on softwares to [email protected]

Positions 1&2: excellent command of English (oral&written). Fresh graduates encouraged to apply (English, language, comms)

Able to work under demanding schedules & deadlines.

Cheers 😀

18/03/2021

Online meetings, physical meetings, greetings, in between, WFH@Cyberjaya, WFH@ Tmn Desa, birthday celebrations in between, Xhristmas, New Year’s & CNY too.

Non-stop from 2020 into 2021. Sakit kena gigit Colby cat, hospitalised, MCO lockdown again Jan 2021.

Totally loving it, the vibes, the energy, the people...the trust, the dedication, the loyalty...

Good food in between, mainly gone-cooked meals to keep all of us going.

How blessed we are? Very much so.

It’s March, 3 months into 2021. Too swift. Stay stagnant, or change for the better. Thank you to the Almighty.

30/12/2020

As we approach the end of 2021, I’m grateful to the Almighty for giving Team MLC the strength to withstand business unusual.

My plans to recentre& refocus on work early this year were thwarted, but we endured through the lockdown, as I pushed away all the nonsense that was dragging me down, to make sure that all holes were plugged in our little ship.

But there were more nonsense to deal with, which set me back, messing up my head. 1 by 1 we faced the ‘attacks’ which were either direct or very subtle.

I’ve been told that I overthink things, I make assumptions, I sit on my hands & do absolute nothing, I’m heartless, I’m unkind to others, I’m ungrateful, I’m hurtful, I’m selfish...well I’m just this horrible person.

Funny how these ‘stories’ have a way of surfacing. The world is really small.

I’m tired, exhausted because I know what I’ve faced, what’s been told to my face & some of what’s being said at the back.

The zoo is thriving, the animals are healthy, my plants are healthy, my company is healthy & I’m on track, God willing.

My depression is still ugly at times, and I’m trying to deal with it. I’m blessed with understanding clients who know what I’ve been through, yet supportive.

I’m blessed with loving family members; concerned neighbours & intelligent friends, a strong supply chain; a robust small workforce who keep the machinery at the office & home well oiled; almost daily home cooked meals for all staff; kind landlords; strangers who are good souls; I’m truly blessed.

We’re still operating in unknown territory but my mantra is “no stress”. I know how damaging It is emotionally and physically.

There are always angels to help you even when your face is being ground in the mud. For me, it was a cesspool I’ve still much crap to clean off myself, and not many want to be associated with a dirty, foul smelling creature but there are those who do...and for tha I am grateful.

There were time I was myopic, but someone handed me a telescope; there were times I was blinded but an unseen hand put a stick in my hand; there were times I was hungry & someone handed me some home cooked food...there were times I was crying, and Leonardo my cat comes & sits on my chest & insist I play a cat game video for him...there were times I was alone & ill but help came along in time to rush me to hospital.

What’s all this to do with running a business? Everything...because it starts from home not house.

Yes, I’ve been labelled a mad woman who’s life is overrun by dogs & cats. Well, these fellas kept me sane & I’ve learnt a lot from them. Yes, another borderline between sanity & insanity.

I’m spite of all this, my team achieved recognition not for 1 but 3 awards in 2020.

COVID-19 is still rearing it’s ugly head. With so much punches in my life already, I’m barely breathing.

To those who are thriving, fabulous! To those who are worried, have faith & figure out what’s best. Ask for help, at the right places, not randomly.

A vidanthist told me this when I was in my early 20s...

Our life is a train ride, with stops where people get on & off. Some have shorter rides, some longer. Some ride with you to the end of the track.

God bless your lives & homes. Cherish life as we all enter 2021 with hope, a little more enlightened & a spring in our step. 💜❤️💜

22/12/2020

On this very day, my fiance Zulkeefli Zakaria passed away & in a sombre mood, I was rushing to meet a work deadline when a WA message beeped through. Glancing at my phone, it was this client I was rushing work for & was expecting a "....when are you emailing?..." message.

Instead, it was GOOD NEWS (as below)...

Speechless, humbled I broke down crying...

Now, the benchmark has been raised even further for us LOLOL!

It's rezeki and I am grateful to God for constantly being by our side...I'm grateful for Zul who was responsible in pushing me to set up MLC, I'm grateful he found us our very comfortable office...and I am humbled.

Drawing the curtains on 2020, we are proud to have set a new milestone today for being awarded Silver for the NACRA 2020 Excellence Awards for the Companies under RM2 Billion Market Capitalisation category.

We wish to thank our Board of Directors, our fellow colleagues and our stakeholders for supporting our vision in enhancing the standard of our corporate reporting.

07/12/2020

Hujan Rahmat for MLC’s 2nd last shipment out for printed diaries and calendars 2021 before year end!

Due to CMCO, slight delays coz challenges with labour intensive works...SOPs.

God willing, first trip successfully unloaded at Port Klang earlier today 🙏🏻

Last batch of printed calendars to go out next week...then it’s next year for next round of works 😁 No rest yet as there’s much preparatory works ongoing in the background, leading into next year 😅

Grateful to MLC Team & reliable production/printing suppliers for always ensuring quality even Roth extreme deadlines ❤️

24/11/2020

...and the benchmark is being raised even higher...

Another win, KUMPULAN PERANGSANG BERHAD, named Company of the Year under Trading & Manufacturing category at CSR Malaysia Awards 2020.

Another report produced during the MCO 😅