Jam City acquires Bingo Pop, expands operations to Canada

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Jam City, a leader in mobile entertainment has acquired Bingo Pop from Uken Games and expands global operations to Toronto, Canada. Announcement was made following its recent multi-year partnership with Disney.

The veteran Bingo Pop (one of the top bingo mobile games worldwide) team has also joined Jam City and will continue to manage game operations from Jam City’s new Toronto studio, a statement said.

“This acquisition provides Jam City with access to leading creative talent in one of the fastest growing and most exciting tech markets in the world,” said co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Jam City,  Chris DeWolfe.

The company looks forward to working with the talented Jam City team in Toronto as they supercharge the live operations of Bingo Pop and develop innovative new titles and mobile entertainment experiences.

As Canada has becoming a haven for top game developers, engineers, designers and artists worldwide, Jam City also plans tapping into the large pool of talent across the region and expanding its operations in such a vibrant and trend-setting city.

“We are excited to focus on the continued success of our iconic trivia titles and introduce brand new game franchises to players around the world. We are fully committed to continue hiring and investing in Toronto as a global hub for gaming,” said co-founder and CEO of Uken Games, Chris Ye.

Jam City, founded in 2009 provides unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to broad global audiences. It has studios in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Bogotá and Buenos Aires. More details on http://www.jamcity.com or https://www.uken.com.

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Vietnam's Bao Minh Insurance Corporation has stable outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- A.M. Best -- a global rating and information provider -- has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘bbb’ of Bao Minh Insurance Corporation (Bao Minh) Vietnam.

The outlook of these credit ratings is stable. It reflects Bao Minh’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

The company’s risk-adjusted capitalization as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio is supported by a low underwriting leverage at the gross and net levels, a good quality of reinsurance assets and a liquid investment portfolio, with a majority of investments allocated to cash and deposits.

Despite continued annual net premium growth of 11 per cent over the past five years, the company’s expense ratio has increased over the same period and remains higher than its peers, a statement said.

Bao Minh is the third-largest non-life insurer in Vietnam based on gross premium written in 2017. It underwrites a diversified portfolio of business with the majority being short-tail businesses such as motor, health and personal accidents.

The company rating is well-positioned at the current rating and downward rating pressure could result from deterioration in the company’s operating performance. More details on www.ambest.com.

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JUMIO NAMED TO PRESTIGIOUS 2019 REGTECH100 LIST FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

REGTECH100 honours Jumio and its innovative Netverify® solution for enabling financial institutions to reliably verify their online customers, defend against fraud and meet growing compliance mandates

LONDON, Nov 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jumio, the leading AI-powered trusted identity as a service provider, today announced that it has been chosen as one of REGTECH100’s most innovative companies for the second consecutive year.

A panel of analysts and industry experts chose winners from a list of 824 candidates from across the world, which is nearly double the number of companies considered last year, highlighting the rapid growth and competitive nature of the RegTech industry. FinTech Global, a London-based FinTech publication, is behind REGTECH100. The selected companies were recognised and commended for their innovative use of technology to generate efficiencies and performance enhancements across the compliance function with financial institutions.

“We are honoured to be recognised for the second consecutive year for our work as a world leader in online identity verification,” said Stephen Stuut, CEO of Jumio. “This is further validation of our continuous innovation in next-generation digital identity verification. It recognises the benefits of pioneering augmented intelligence, machine learning and deep learning algorithms to better identify fraudulent IDs and expedite the verification process.”

Jumio’s state-of-the-art Netverify enables businesses to reduce fraud and increase revenue while helping them to provide a fast, seamless customer experience. Jumio uses a combination of biometrics, computer vision, machine learning, AI and verification experts to verify ID credentials issued in 220 countries and territories and better protect the ecosystems of its business customers.

Leading organisations and companies including HSBC, Coinbase, Monzo and others in the financial services industry use Jumio’s solutions to enable them to verify their online users, detect fraudulent IDs, and meet compliance mandates. To learn more about Jumio and its award-winning solution, please visit: https://www.jumio.com/trusted-identity/netverify/.

About Jumio

When identity matters, trust Jumio. Jumio is the creator of Netverify which enables businesses to increase customer conversions while providing a seamless customer experience and reducing fraud. By combining the three core pillars of ID Verification, Identity Verification and Document Verification, businesses now have a complete solution that allows them to establish the real-world identity of the consumer.

Leveraging advanced technology including augmented AI, biometric facial recognition, machine learning and human review, Jumio helps organizations to meet regulatory compliance including KYC, AML and GDPR and definitively establish the digital identity of their customers. Jumio has verified more than 150 million identities issued by over 200 countries and territories from real time web and mobile transactions. Jumio’s solutions are used by leading companies in the financial services, sharing economy, cryptocurrency, retail, travel and online gaming sectors. Based in Palo Alto, California, Jumio operates globally with offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific and has been the recipient of numerous awards for innovation. For more information, please visit www.jumio.com.

About REGTECH100
The REGTECH100 is an annual list of 100 of the world’s most innovative RegTech companies. These are the companies every financial institution needs to know about as they consider and develop their mission critical RegTech and digital transformation strategies.

The 2018 REGTECH100 list received worldwide attention. Companies that won places on the list generated huge awareness among financial institutions. Many were approached directly by banks and other major FIs, while others got a more welcome reception from prospective clients, which has led to new partnerships, new investments and increased sales.

The list has been updated for 2019 in the fact of the new regulatory challenges financial institutions are facing. It will help senior management at compliance, technology and innovation divisions sort through all the suppliers and identity companies who are most likely to have a lasting impact on the industry.

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PIN IT WITH STYLE AT 7-ELEVEN MALAYSIA!

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The latest loyalty redemption campaign from 7-Eleven Malaysia features wildly popular characters from 4 iconic titles of the DreamWorks world! Have a trip with Alex and friends from Madagascar, get into action with Po and his team from KungFu Panda, enjoy bizarre adventures with Shrek and colour your life with the cast of Trolls!

The DreamWorks All Stars Pins^TM come in 31 eye-catching designs, each featuring a piece of the DreamWorks world. From now until 21^st January 2019, for every selected purchase of RM5 and above in a single receipt at any 7-Eleven outlet, a program sticker will be rewarded. As a bonus, an additional sticker will be rewarded if the purchase includes a promotional partner product. Customers get to score a free pin by simply collecting 10 stickers or may opt to speed up their collection by topping up an additional RM 6.90 once 5 campaign stickers are collected.

7-Eleven Malaysia CEO, Mr. Colin Harvey said, “We always place our customers interests first and we strive to meet their demands by introducing regular innovative programs and promotions. We are pleased to introduce DreamWorks All Stars Pins™ as the culmination of a great year that has already seen the iconic Minions and Marvel characters making an appearance at our stores. We believe these one of a kind pins will win the hearts of many and our customers can come to expect to be rewarded when they shop with us as we’re Always There For You.”

Ronan Lee, Marketing General Manager of 7-Eleven Malaysia added, “As we close in on the season of giving, these adorable pins are definitely a present worthy of gifting to our loved ones or simply a way to make a fabulous fashion statement as it can be used to accessorize on garments, caps, bags, sneakers and more!. Furthermore, with the ‘Let’s Pin with Style’ online contest, 2 cuddly exclusive XL-sized Po plush toys are up for grabs! Participants simply need to post a photo of them using the pins in the most creative manner on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #DWAllStarsPins and #7ElevenMY”.

With the recent introduction of various new and exclusive products such as 7-Eleven Malaysia’s very own Soft Serve ice cream featuring Malaysia’s first ever Ebonylla™ flavour at selected stores to an ever expanding range of fresh food offerings that will suit any discerning palate, additional service providers such as having the convenience of paying PTPTN loan repayments through MOL Pay, 24/7 at any store, daily, weekly and monthly promotions such as its well-accepted Ohsem7 deal of the day, Panaz deals on the 7^th and 11^th of each month and its signature We’ve Gone Crazy deals, 7-Eleven Malaysia is truly providing convenience, value and plenty of fun to its loyal customers!

7-Eleven Malaysia is the largest stand-alone convenience store-chain nationwide, with more than 2,250 outlets across the country.  For more information on DreamWorks All Stars Pins™, please visit www.7eleven.com.my or follow 7ElevenMalaysia on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About 7-Eleven Malaysia

7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad through its subsidiary 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is the owner and operator of 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia. Incorporated on 4 June 1984, 7-Eleven Malaysia has made its mark in the retailing scene and have been a prominent icon for over 33 years. 7-Eleven Malaysia is the pioneer and largest 24-hours standalone convenience store operator in Malaysia with over 2,250 outlets nationwide and serves more than 900,000 customers daily. 7-Eleven stores can be found across bustling commercial districts to serene suburban residential compounds throughout Malaysia, from petrol stations and LRT stations to shopping malls and medical institutions. 7-Eleven is Always There For You.

SOURCE : RedHot Media Sdn. Bhd.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Lawrence Ng
Manager, Communications & Creative | 7-Eleven Malaysia
Tel : 03-2142 1136 / 018-371 1766
Email : lawrence.ng@7eleven.com.my

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Promo video of Wuhan´s East Lake draws thousands of viewers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The promo video of Wuhan’s East Lake released at the China International Friendship Cities Conference recently made a stunning appearance and reached 100,000 play counts and thousands of viewers’ comments.

The promo video of Wuhan concentrated the city's 3,500-year-old history into 1,500 characters through the lens of everyday changes while the promo video of the East Lake,  the “green heart” of Wuhan reflects the harmony of human and nature, city and lake.

With the East Lake, Wuhan shines even brighter as a city of bridges, forests and universities. Before the hosting of 2019 Military World Games, Wuhan’s image has once again surprised the world.

The video creation team includes a senior writer and director, Li Sheng who also the writer for the video. He had been touring the East Lake for inspiration since April and after half a year of working and polishing, he finalized the 1,768-character article for the video.

A classical Chinese expert, Shu Bangxin commented that Li’s writings for both the East Lake and the city of Wuhan are classic as he wrote with all his love for the city, a statement from The Management Committee of the East Lake said.

The video has also drawn the attention of Zhang Wen -- granddaughter of Zhou Cangbai who built the East Lake Park -- and daughter of China's famed soprano, Zhou Xiaoyan who sent her congratulations as she feels touched and hearty for Li’s words in the video.

The director and videographer, Song Xiaohu said many valuable scenes are rarely seen as they were shot under special circumstances of weather and timing. Cinema-level equipment were used to shoot and the video is also being produced in English for overseas broadcasting.

-- BERNAMA

MYTVCHAIN PRESENTS 1ST DECENTRALISED SPORTS WEB TV AND ICO AT BLOCKSHOW ASIA IN SINGAPORE 28TH-29TH NOV

France, and Singapore, Nov 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- French Web TV-caster MYTVCHAIN is proud to present and showcase the first web TV platform dedicated to sports clubs and athletes, powered by blockchain technology, at Blockshow Asia in Singapore, their first foray into Asia. The platform allows sports clubs to create their own web TV and animate their communities whilst simultaneously generating revenue to develop and support their activities, thereby helping sports clubs to build brand loyalty and accelerate growth in the development of sport club channels.
 
With advertising-based revenue models in media generally declining on the web, sports clubs need to find new sources of funding video content and dissemination. MYTVCHAIN is providing that answer in the form of a community-driven blockchain-powered platform. Users of MYTVCHAIN are rewarded in tokens for viewing content on the platform and can utilize these tokens for a variety of transactions – from supporting their favorite clubs or content producers with donations to purchasing services or videos from MYTVCHAIN and more. The platform is up and running and already onboards its first sports clubs in France.
 
The MYTVCHAIN platform facilitates and incentivizes transactions within its ecosystem by implementing tokenization and crowdfunding. To facilitate ease of token purchase for its ICO (Initial Coin Offering), MYTVCHAIN is deploying a fiat-based payment gateway LBXPro.io, using money transfers for payments. This is good news for the larger community who may be new to but interested in cryptocurrencies, as it breaks down the ‘crypto barrier’. Seasoned crypto investors will still be able to purchase tokens using crypto-based payments.
 
The MYTVCHAIN token is already pre-approved to be listed on established exchange LaToken.com at the end of the ICO, with more exchanges to be announced at a later stage, a sure sign that the token is poised to be of interest even to the risk-averse. MYTVCHAIN welcomes interested individuals to their private investor meetup at the Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore on 30th November. To register interest, please contact info@mytvchain.com
 
For more information on the MYTVCHAIN project, please visit mytvchain.io
 
Website:
www.mytvchain.com
 
Company Contact:
info@mytvchain.com
 
Media Contact:
press@mytvchain.com
 
SOURCE: Chaineum
 
--BERNAMA

Japanese company to build facility in Malaysia to support cold chain logistics demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd will start work on its first multi-tenant logistics facility in Malaysia -- ‘D Project Malaysia I’ -- in Shah Alam, Selangor on Jan 7, 2019 to support cold chain logistics as demand has been growing in recent years.

The rental management of the project will be undertaken by Daiwa House Malaysia Logistic Sdn. Bhd -- the company's Malaysian subsidiary established in May 2018, a statement said.

The project is a logistics facility that can accommodate multiple tenants to support the diversifying logistics facility needs in Malaysia, a mechanism to distribute perishable foods and frozen foods to be keep at a fixed temperature from production sites to consumption locations.

The new facility will cover a site area of approximately 30,000 square meters, a total floor area of approximately 18,000 square meters and a rentable area of approximately 16,500 square meters.

It is located in an area lined with factories and logistics facilities in Shah Alam which is approximately 27 km southwest of central Kuala Lumpur and approximately 40 km north of Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The company had developed the ‘Long Duc Industrial Park’ jointly with Sojitz Corporation and Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co., Ltd. in Vietnam in 2011. It also has been working on developing logistics facilities in Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia.

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Blockchain management platform on AWS Marketplace for Containers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) – Blockchain Technology Partners (BTP), an enterprise blockchain company, has launched Sextant™, its powerful blockchain management platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace for Containers.

According to BTP in a statement, the comprehensive platform will radically simplify enterprise adoption of Hyperledger Sawtooth – the best emerging open source blockchain technology for business.

Sextant accelerates innovation by providing enterprises with a platform that they can build upon ensuring that they focus on business application development, not blockchain infrastructure.

Sextant utilizes a carefully curated Hyperledger Sawtooth distribution – built, tested and maintained by BTP to deliver one-click deployment of enterprise-grade Sawtooth networks.

These networks can either be standalone - typically the case if a developer is testing a new blockchain application or smart contract - or join existing Sawtooth networks, the statement added.

Chief executive officer of BTP, Duncan Johnston-Watt said: “With the help of Sextant, enterprises can navigate blockchain management with ease and with the launch of AWS Marketplace for Containers, they can be up and running and exploring the brave new world of blockchain in no time at all.”

With offices in Edinburgh, Singapore and New York, BTP is also a member of the Linux Foundation and an active participant in both the Hyperledger and CNCF communities. More details at https://blockchaintp.com

-- BERNAMA

EXPLORE BAMBOO PAVILION AT TAICHUNG WORLD FLORA EXPO

TAICHUNG, Taiwan, Nov 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Taichung World Flora Expo, running from Nov. 3 through April 24, 2019, will feature the tallest bamboo construction ever built in Taiwan for expo-goers to explore and interact with bamboo interior space.

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Designed by architect Chen Yi-chung of the Taichung-based ZUO Studio, the Bamboo Pavilion is constructed with bamboo, a fast-growing plant and renewable natural material with high strength-to-weight ratio that can be utilized for multiple purposes.

According to Chen, the Bamboo Pavilion is constructed with mainly Taiwan-grown bamboos to replace concrete, seeking to create a harmonious relationship between architecture and natural environment through using sustainable building material.

Taking inspiration from seed, bamboo forest, and the Central Mountain Range, the pavilion is a forest-like structure constructed with intertwined bamboo. The architectural space will allow visitors to experience the Oriental art of bamboo craft amidst the bamboo forest.

At 10m high, the curvy exterior of the pavilion also integrates with its surrounding landscape, including a pond and Makino bamboo garden designs, making it a place for visitors to connect with nature while exploring or resting inside, added Chen.

Moreover, the Bamboo Pavilion has been shortlisted by the World Architecture Festival Awards for the Leisure Led Development – Future Project category this year, recognizing the strength of architecture firms in Taichung as well as the Taichung City Government’s promotional efforts of the World Flora Expo.

Kuo Kun-ming, Taichung City Government Deputy Secretary-General and expo chief executive, noted that the concept of the Bamboo Pavilion is to spread seeds of wonder all over Taichung and create beautiful memory for the city. Constructed with more than 300 stalks of Moso bamboo from Nantou, the pavilion also presents promotion wishes.

Along with the world’s largest “The Sound of Blooming” installation art, as well as the largest display wall, the longest paper-cutting art, the largest equestrian stadium, the first renewable building constructed with straw, and the top prize winner Leopard Cat Float featured at the National Day in Taiwan, the Bamboo Pavilion is one of the major highlights of this year’s flora expo.

In addition to these highlights, the flora expo also features garden designs by Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Myanmar, offering glimpses of each nation’s characteristic plants and culture through the design of garden and landscape.

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Contact

Sanlih E-Television Co., Ltd.
Renie Lee +886-937-098-066
renie@mail.sanlih.com.tw

Source : Sanlih E-Television Co., Ltd.

--BERNAMA

2,000 creative Chinese food at world championships in Shenyang, China

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) – More than 200 Chinese worldwide culinary elites produced over 2,000 creative Chinese food works of hot dishes, cold dishes, pastries and food carving at the ‘LuHua Cup’ Chinese Cooking World Championships (top) recently.

Held in Shenyang, Liaoning province, the cooking championships also included 240 competition events, according to a China Cuisine Association statement.

Chief executive of LuHua Group, Xin Xufeng said that flavor trumps everything else in the law of eating. "Color, aroma and taste" is not only the eternal pursuit of Chinese cuisine, but also the people's pursuit of a better life.

"To make Chinese cuisine with international taste, we pay more attention to meat and vegetable collocation and plastic arts while retaining its traditional flavor," said Vice President of the association, Bian Jiang.

In 2017, China's catering industry achieved operating income of nearly 4 trillion yuan, accounting for more than 5 per cent of China's GDP growth. (10 yuan = RM6.04)

As the official strategic partner of the competition, Shandong LuHua Group provided contestants with cooking oil and a range of high-end spices.

It took 35 years for LuHua Group to become China's top brand of cooking oil, lifting a large number of peanut farmers out of poverty.

-- BERNAMA

New leadership assessment launched to drive company growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Organisation Solutions -- a global consultancy company -- has launched Edge, a new leadership assessment to help companies find and develop leaders that can drive growth in today’s world.

Several of the world’s leading multinational companies and high-growth companies closely involved in the design and development of Edge have already been successfully deployed in the technology, financial services, food and commodities sectors.

The company Chief Operating Officer,  Dr. James Eyring in a statement said CEOs with growth capabilities deliver 10 times more revenue but most leadership assessments do not test for these capabilities as their talent systems are mismatched with their growth strategies.

Eyring who also author of a new white paper -- An Edge for Growth: 5 Capabilities That Differentiate Growth Leaders -- added that companies need leaders who can drive performance today, transform the business for tomorrow and keep people energized.

“With Edge, we have created the first assessment that specifically measures the most important leadership capabilities that drive growth such as innovation and external-orientation,” commented Senior Vice President of Leader Services, Corinne Williams.

Organisation Solutions, headquartered in Singapore helps companies grow and manage the challenges of growth by providing leadership development, leadership assessment, executive coaching and transformation services. More details on https://www.organisationsolutions.com.

-- BERNAMA

Asia's largest dairy producer announces world's first annual report on biodiversity protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) – Asia’s largest dairy producer, Yili Group announced the world’s first ‘Annual Report on Biodiversity Protection of Yili Group’ at the 14th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt recently.

Chief executive officer of the group, Zhang Jianqiu shared the report as well as the company’s practices and experience in its protection of biodiversity.

According to a statement, the group is the only Chinese enterprise signing the Commitment Letter of Enterprises and Biodiversity of the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity that was invited to the conference.

Jianqiu said: “Yili is going ahead with the idea of ‘Green Leadership’ proposed by the group chairman, Pan Gang and is pushing forward with the strategy ‘Green Industrial China’.

“The 15th edition of the conference will be held in China for the first time in 2020. Yili sincerely hopes that more and more Chinese enterprises will join hands with them to protect the biodiversity,” he added.

The company has also witnessed steady growth in revenue and net profits over the years. As of the third quarter of 2018, the group has rung up sales of RMB61.327 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.88 per cent. (RMB100 = RM60.48)

Representatives from over 190 contracting states of the Convention on Biodiversity participated in the event and had in-depth discussions on policies on biodiversity integration of agriculture, forestry, fishery and tourism.

-- BERNAMA

WESTEX BY MILLIKEN AND TEIJIN ARAMID JOIN FORCES IN ASIA PACIFIC TO REVOLUTIONIZE ARAMID FR FABRIC MARKET

Brightest minds in global FR fabric technology produce novel comfort in protective fabric launching at OSEA 2018 in Singapore, stand 1Q4-10


SPARTANBURG, S.C. & ARNHEM, Netherlands, Nov 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, leading U.S. flame resistant (FR) textiles brand Westex™ by Milliken™ and global aramid fiber producer Teijin Aramid announce a joint technology and commercial partnership for Southeast Asia and Australasia.

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“For Milliken, a collaboration with Teijin Aramid is a meeting of minds,” according to Steve Layton, vice president of sales and marketing for Westex by Milliken. “Our reliance on research and development, paired with more than 60 years of manufacturing and supplying expert FR solutions, is bolstered by Teijin’s world-class technological capabilities and standing as a trusted global leader in inherent FR aramid fibers. Within a short time, this partnership has produced technologically advanced FR fabric for our customers facing jobsite hazards such as flash fires, and this is only the beginning.”

Combining more than 100 years of FR innovation, Westex by Milliken and Teijin Aramid look to improve the reputable aramid-based FR solutions in the Asian market. As a brand of Milliken & Company, a global protective and performance textiles, chemical and floor covering manufacturer, Westex by Milliken fabrics underpin FR garments relied upon every day around the world — illustrating a trusted track record of performance and dependability. Westex by Milliken utilizes Milliken’s legacy of more than 150 years of innovation and a strong commitment to research and development to produce branded FR textiles that are leaders in a variety of protection industries. As the world’s number one aramid producer, Teijin brought the first aramid fibers to market in the early 1970s and continues to be a leader in best-in-class FR fiber technologies. Teijin has demonstrated its dedication to performance-driven, aramid-based solutions markets worldwide over the course of the past century.

“Teijin Aramid is delighted to team-up with Milliken. We look forward to jointly exploring opportunities to better serve customers, combining our technical brains as well as commercial power. The vast experience and know-how of Teijin Aramid, combined with the expertise of Westex by Milliken makes for a powerful and winning combination,” says Bernd Steinmann, Teijin Aramid’s global business manager protective apparel.

As a result of the partnership, Westex by Milliken and Teijin Aramid proudly present Westex™ Synergy™ Pro, a cutting-edge aramid FR fabric. Compliant to NFPA 2112 and NFPA 70E, and certified to EN ISO 11611 and EN ISO 11612 for oil and gas industry flash fire hazards, Westex Synergy Pro offers the highest comfort level in a reputable protective aramid fabric for daily wear FR apparel. Exclusive to the Southeast Asia and Australasian markets, Westex Synergy Pro is available for purchase beginning November 27, 2018.

Powered by Teijinconex® meta-aramid staple fibers, Westex Synergy Pro builds on Westex by Milliken’s award-winning FR expertise to create a performance-driven aramid fabric with guaranteed FR protection. Westex Synergy Pro features superior softness and six times better moisture-wicking capabilities compared to other leading aramid FR fabrics. Available in a variety of colors and in both 160 g/m² and 200 g/m² weights, Westex Synergy Pro makes FR daily wear uniforms a simple and attractive safety solution for the Asia Pacific oil and gas industry.

“This Westex by Milliken and Teijin Aramid partnership ushers in a new era of possibilities for FR apparel for Southeast Asia and Australasia, for which we are honored to lead the charge,” Layton adds.

“We see this partnership with Milliken in Asia Pacific as an important stepping stone for future growth together,” underlines Erik Delnoij, vice president of sales and marketing for Teijin Aramid.

Attendees at OSEA 2018 in Singapore can learn more about this partnership and Westex Synergy Pro at show stand 1Q4-10 and BT3-07.

About Teijin Aramid

Teijin Aramid is a subsidiary of the Teijin Group and world leader in aramids. Its aramid products Twaron®, Teijinconex®, Technora® and its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Endumax® are renowned for their strength, sustainability, safety, heat resistance and low weight and are used in different applications and markets including automotive, ballistic protection, marine, civil engineering, protective clothing, ropes, fiber optic cables and oil & gas. These high-performance materials are produced in the Netherlands and Japan. For more information: www.teijinaramid.com.

About the Teijin Group

Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in the areas of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic change and increased health consciousness. Its main fields of operation are high-performance fibers such as aramid, carbon fibers & composites, healthcare, films, resin & plastic processing, polyester fibers, products converting and IT. The group has some 170 companies and around 19,000 employees spread out over 20 countries worldwide. It posted consolidated sales of JPY835 billion (USD 7.6 billion) and total assets of JPY 986.2 billion (USD 9 billion) in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018.

Please visit www.teijin.com.

About Westex by Milliken

Westex by Milliken, a Milliken & Company business, has more than 60 years of experience manufacturing flame resistant fabrics. Millions of garments made with Westex brand FR fabrics are in service globally in the utility, electrical maintenance, oil and gas, and metals industries. With a strong commitment to the FR clothing marketplace and a deep understanding of the needs of the FR supply-chain and end users, Westex by Milliken has a proven track record of offering FR fabrics with an excellent balance of protection, comfort and value. For more information, visit www.westex.com, and join us on Facebook,Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Milliken

Milliken has been solving everyday problems with innovative solutions for more than 150 years. Our research, design, and manufacturing expertise reaches across a breadth of disciplines including specialty chemicals, floor covering, and performance and protective textiles. An unwavering commitment to ethics guides our work to redefine how we add strength and protection to products, how we infuse vibrancy and color into our surroundings, and how we care for the environment. For us, success is when discoveries made within Milliken help us all have more meaningful connections with the world. Discover Milliken at www.milliken.com, and join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Contact

Mollie Williams, Westex by Milliken
mollie@mwilliamscg.com
1.864.419.6204

Liz Morris, Westex by Milliken
liz@mwilliamscg.com
1.864.918.5196

Jane Seckel, Teijin Aramid
Jane.Seckel@teijinaramid.com
+31 88 26 89 068

Source : Westex by Milliken

--BERNAMA

Iron Deficiency Day on Nov 26 to raise awareness

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Iron Deficiency Day takes place every year on Nov 26 – raising awareness, highlighting significant impact and helping people recognise the symptoms.

Not recognising the symptoms is often the biggest contributor to not seeking and receiving a diagnosis. The new Iron Deficiency Day Symptom Checker will use animations to elucidate the effects of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in order to educate people in recognising the condition.

This is according to a statement from Vifor Pharma Group a global pharmaceuticals company which aims to become the global leader in iron deficiency, nephrology and cardio-renal therapies.

The statement said iron deficiency presents in one-third of the world’s population. It is most prevalent in premenopausal women, pregnant woman and children under five years of age.

In Europe for example, iron deficiency affects up to 33 per cent of pre-menopausal women, up to 77 per cent of pregnant women and up to 48 per cent of children.

While the effects are differ from person to person, but they can be linked to an overall decline in general health and well-being.

Even without anaemia, iron deficiency can be debilitating, exacerbate an underlying chronic disease and lead to increased morbidity and mortality. If the condition develops, common symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, brittle nails, craving non-food items such as dirt, clay and ice and an inability to concentrate.

Iron is required throughout the body. It is essential for the production of red blood cells and ensuring that the heart and skeletal muscles can function effectively.

Iron also plays a vital role in fighting off infections and illness, maintaining energy levels and normal brain function. The World Health Organization states that iron deficiency can reduce physical work output by 30 per cent.

-- BERNAMA

Japan, India provide painless treatment method for male urethral stricture

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- A novel and relatively painless treatment method for male urethral stricture using patient’s buccal mucosal cells has been reported as successful in four out of six patients.

The study has been published in the International Journal of Urology -- the official journal of Japanese Urological Association -- a result of collaboration between Japanese biomaterial technology and an Indian urologist, Dr Suryaprakash Vaddi.

GN Corporation said in a statement that it coordinated the interaction with Japanese biomaterial scientists and clinicians in India through Nichi-In Centre for Regenerative Medicine (NCRM).

It also has applied a patent for this invention and signed a MoU for collaboration with JBM Inc to explore opportunities to make this an approved clinical solution in the future following the regulatory protocols as per Japanese Ministry of Health.

The statement stated majority of male urethral strictures reported in the developed world are due to iatrogenic causes while in the developing countries, the major causes are inflammation and trauma.

Treatment to the disease involve conventional treatment either endoscopic intervention or open surgery. Meanwhile in surgical treatment which under general anesthesia -- patient’s buccal mucosa is harvested and used as a patch to enlarge the narrowed urethra.

Under the collaboration, a method called -- Buccal epithelium Expanded and Encapsulated in Scaffold – Hybrid Approach for Urethral Stricture (BEES-HAUS) -- a small piece of the buccal tissue is harvested and after culturing the cells in the lab without animal protein, embedded in scaffold and transplanted through endoscopy.

Both harvesting and transplant does not require general anesthesia, making the procedure relatively easier to the clinician and less painful to the patient. It also has a potential to help approximately 30,000 patients every year in Japan.

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TECHNOLOGY PARK MALAYSIA WINS NATIONAL ZAKAT AWARD 2018 FOR GLC CATEGORY

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd (TPM), the country’s leading technology park and incubation centre, has won the National Zakat Award 2018 for the Government-linked company (GLC) category.

The annual National Zakat Award is organized by the Jabatan Wakaf, Zakat dan Haji (JAWHAR) which is under the Prime Minister’s Department.

For this year’s Award, TPM has been recognized for playing its outstanding role and contributions to the promotion of Islamic values and religious obligations among its employees, national level corporate social responsibilities (CSR) as well as development and enhancement national societal well-being.

Having played a vital corporate role in its commitment to the annual zakat contribution, TPM has also been instrumental in ensuring that its employees are consistently informed on their Islamic and religious obligations through seminars on a monthly basis.

In accepting the Award, TPM Acting President/Chief Executive Officer, Encik Sharbani Harun, expressed deep gratitude to JAWHAR for the recognition of TPM’s contributions and initiatives not only in its monthly zakat contributions, but also instituting the relevant programmes to enhance knowledge and enriching the livelihood of society at the national level.

“We are indeed obligated to ensure that true Islamic values and teachings are promoted to all Muslim employees within TPM. We strongly believe in undertaking several noble CSR and social innovation initiatives towards improving the societal living standards of the less fortunate and underprivileged.

“The National Zakat Award 2018 is dedicated to all employees of the TPM family and we are certainly very proud and blessed to be given such recognition,” said Sharbani.

Among the major activities and social programmes undertaken by TPM included:

1)Conducting professional 6G welding courses to asnaf teenagers and youth from Kuala Lumpur and Perak jointly organized with Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan and Majlis Agama Islam Perak;

2)CSR programme in providing Hari Raya clothing and other necessities for poor students and orphans in Melaka and Perak;

3)Organising exhibitions and promotional programmes related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for school children throughout schools in Malaysia;

4)Tecoma tree-planting exercise to encourage environmental protection and horticulture beautification among school children at SMK Toh Indera Wangsa Ahmad, Batu Gajah, Perak.

5)Eye glasses contribution to underprivileged students at Sungei Lembing, Pahang;

6)Introducing and promoting social innovation of “MyFon” - the first of its kind in Asia cashless telephone technology, to students of SMK Raja Perempuan Kalsom, Kuala Kangsar, Perak; and

Technology Park Malaysia, an agency of the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC), has an integrated infrastructure, facilities and support services to assist technopreneurs and entrepreneurs who are keen to commercialize their ideas in the four industry clusters, namely, ICT, Engineering, Biotechnology and Green Technology.

Issued by:
Corporate Communications Department 
Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd 

Source : Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Puan Aniz Adura Abdul Majid,
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IKIMfm wants to increase number of listeners

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) – The radio of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM), the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIMfm), targets to increase its number of listeners  in order to achieve the vision and mission of IKIM to the public.

IKIM, in a statement today said, by next year, IKIMfm, which combined knowledge and entertainment in its programme to educate the soul, would make some improvements to programme content and segment scheduling.

"This radio station is constantly striving to ensure its loyal audience is satisfied with existing programmes in addition with the emergence of new programmes that will make the radio station, under the concept of Islamic approach, to continue to excel and become the primary choice of its loyal listeners.

"IKIMfm continues to be consistent by reaching over one million listeners, based on surveys by the GfK Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) Malaysia firm for Wave 2/2018. IKIMfm is the longest-heard and the best Islamic radio in Malaysia," the statement said.

According to him the ‘Warna Pagi’ segment handled by DJ Pyan and Hadhari, which broadcasts from 6.00 am to 10 am, and the ‘Expressi’ segment, which broadcasts from 8:00 pm to 12 pm, were the segments which received the highest number of listeners.

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