Sensegen Unveils Bio-based Exotic Flavors Collection

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Sensegen, the pioneering biotechnology-based solution provider in taste, smell and beauty, has launched its highly anticipated Exotic Flavors collection.

Sensegen has created a range of captivating flavours for food and beverages. The collection features six unique exotic true-to-fruit flavours which are lychee, guava, papaya, yuzu, dragon fruit and violet.

In a statement, Sensegen Vice President of Flavors and Consumer Experience,  Natasha D’Souza said: “We are thrilled to introduce the Exotic Flavors collection to the market, representing a significant milestone in our mission to redefine taste and consumer experiences.

“By leveraging our bio-based solutions, we invite food and beverage companies to explore the immense potential of these flavours across different categories and create truly personalised experiences for their consumers.”

According to Sensegen’s Sensory and Consumer Insights Center, 48 per cent of consumers identified exotics as a top flavour. Consumers are open to more adventurous flavours in social settings or when they feel exploratory.

The Exotic Flavors collection is supported by the company's proprietary quantitative research conducted nationally with over 1,500 consumers, exploring the beverage and food choices people make in various situations, the influence of mood on those decisions, and the underlying reasons behind them.

In line with Sensegen's commitment to sustainability and biotechnology, the Exotic Flavors collection is produced by bioconversion. This approach ensures the highest quality and authenticity while minimising the environmental impact of flavour production.

Sensegen will also unveil the Exotic Flavors collection at IFT First in Chicago on July 17 to 19, whereby IFT attendees will be the first to taste food and beverage prototypes made with the flavours and complimentary ingredients from Sensegen’s sugar reduction solutions partner Sweegen.

IFT Attendees can expect several exciting prototypes to inspire their products with the Exotic Flavors such as yuzu-flavoured iced tea; dark chocolate truffles flavoured with Sensegen lychee and natural violet flavour; guava energy drink; papaya-flavoured refresher; and dragon fruit-flavored sparkling water.

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GTJAI Bags 37 Awards From Institutional Investor

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (GTJAI) announced it has received 37 awards including "Most Honored Company" in Asia from Institutional Investor, an international authoritative financial magazine.

GTJAI in a statement said Institutional Investor has announced the rankings for the 2023 All-Asia Executive Team, recognising outstanding companies in corporate management and investor relations.

In 2022, GTJAI stood out among 1,458 companies in 18 industries with its excellent investor relations management and outstanding corporate governance, winning 29 awards in Asia and eight in mainland China.

Awarded the "Most Honored Company" in Asia for the third consecutive year, the company also achieved impressive results in categories such as "Best IR Program", "Best CEO", "Best CFO", "Best ESG" and "Best Board of Directors".

GTJAI has always adhered to the concept of "Serving the Country with Finance" and the sentiment of "Achieve the Greater Good with Finance", committed to becoming a "Well Respected, Comprehensively Leading and Globally Serving" financial service provider.

The company will continue to enhance its corporate governance level, while disclosing and communicating in a timely, efficient, transparent and accurate manner, as well as reward investors, shareholders and all partners for their support in addition to the recognition with long-term and stable value returns.

The 2023 All-Asia Executive Team selection was based on a survey involving over 6,000 buy-side fund managers and sell-side analysts, ranking all listed companies according to their performance in six categories.

GTJAI is the market leader and first mover for internationalisation of Chinese Securities Company as well as the first Chinese securities broker listed on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange through initial public offering.

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QRAFT, BNP PARIBAS GLOBAL MARKETS ASIA PACIFIC TO DEVELOP AI-DRIVEN INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Qraft Technologies (Qraft) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BNP Paribas Global Markets Asia Pacific to develop innovative investment solutions based on Qraft’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered investment platforms for BNP Paribas’s Global Markets clients in the region.

According to a statement, QRAFT and BNP Paribas Global Markets Asia Pacific will explore the possibility of cooperation using AI, machine learning, big data and/or other latest techniques.

“Qraft's expertise in AI-driven investment solutions, combined with BNP Paribas’ Global Markets extensive market reach and client base, sets the stage for a powerful partnership that showcases the potential of AI to support institutional growth at a global scale.

“We are thrilled that the team at BNP Paribas Global Markets Asia Pacific has decided to leverage our AI investment capabilities and look forward to building incredible tools for their clients,” said Qraft Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Marcus Kim.

Backed by SoftBank, Qraft has served as a leading provider for AI-driven investment solutions since 2016 and is turned to by major financial institutions across Asia, Europe and the United States.

From AI-powered security selection and asset allocation engine to AI-powered electronic trading execution solutions, Qraft leverages the power of AI to offer a competitive edge in generating alpha and managing risk in the financial market.

A fintech company aiming to drive growth in the asset management industry through its innovations in AI and investing, Qraft offers a variety of AI-powered investment solutions, including a security selection engine and asset allocation engine.

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CLOUDFLARE-DATABRICKS PARTNERSHIP TO CUT COST, COMPLEXITY OF SHARING DATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Cloudflare Inc, the security, performance and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, has announced a partnership with Databricks, the data and artificial intelligence (AI) company, to enable organisations to safely, simply and affordably share and collaborate on live data.

According to a statement, with Cloudflare and Databricks, joint customers can eliminate the complexity and dynamic costs that stand in the way of the full potential of multi-cloud analytics and AI initiatives.

“The combination of Cloudflare's massive global network and zero egress storage, along with Databricks' powerful sharing and processing capabilities, will give our joint customers the fastest, most secure and most affordable data sharing capabilities across the globe,” said Cloudflare co-founder and chief executive officer, Matthew Prince.

Databricks is driven by the mission to help data teams solve the world’s toughest problems, and enabling organisations to safely share and collaborate on data is critical to achieving that mission.

However many organisations still struggle to share data across clouds, customers, teams and with partners, they often use restrictive platforms and face maintenance burdens, exorbitant egress costs, and a lack of security.

Databricks’ Delta Sharing, the industry’s first open protocol for secure data sharing, makes it simple to share data across teams, and with other organisations, regardless of which computing platforms they use.

Databricks will now support Delta Sharing from Cloudflare R2, Cloudflare’s zero egress, distributed object storage offering.

This seamless integration enables data teams to share live data sets in R2 easily and efficiently, eliminating the need for complex data transfers or duplications of data sets, and with zero egress fees.

This will enable joint customers to ensure they are sharing the most up to date data sets with their partners, suppliers, and lines of businesses, without compromising security and privacy, and without unpredictable, surprise egress fees.

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CERTIK AWARDED US$500,000 BOUNTY FOR SUI BLOCKCHAIN THREAT DISCOVERY

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- CertiK, a global pioneer in blockchain security, was awarded a US$500,000 bounty by Sui for the discovery of a new type of security threat codenamed "HamsterWheel”, which had the potential to disrupt the entire Sui Layer one chain. (US$1=RM4.63)

Differing from traditional attacks that shut down chains by crashing nodes, the HamsterWheel attack traps all nodes in a state of ceaseless operation without processing new transactions, and this strategy can cripple entire networks, effectively rendering them inoperable.

CertiK Chief Security Officer, Kang Li said the discovery of the HamsterWheel attack demonstrated the evolving sophistication of threats to blockchain networks.

“At CertiK, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of security developments to ensure the safety and reliability of the Web3 world,” he said in a statement.

The security firm reported this critical vulnerability to Sui ahead of its mainnet launch and received confirmation from Sui about the potential damages the HamsterWheel attack could inflict on the network.

Recognising the gravity of the situation, Sui swiftly implemented solutions to mitigate the potential harm of such attacks. Fixes have already been rolled out to ensure the security of the SUI network.

In appreciation of CertiK's pivotal discovery, Sui has paid out a US$500,000 reward for this critical finding. This gesture underscores the value of proactive cybersecurity efforts, bug bounty programmes, and the importance of fostering a secure and resilient blockchain ecosystem.

This incident highlights the necessity of robust security measures and preemptive threat identification in the rapidly developing blockchain space. It reiterates CertiK's commitment to securing the web3 world through cutting-edge technologies and best-in-class security services.

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HOIANA RESORT & GOLF WINS THIRD PLACE IN INTEGRATED RESORTS CATEGORY AT T+L LUXURY AWARDS ASIA PACIFIC 2023

HOI AN, Vietnam, June 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hoiana Resort & Golf, Vietnam’s premier beachfront integrated resort, is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievement of securing the third place in the Integrated Resorts category at the esteemed T+L Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023, presented by Travel + Leisure. This accolade recognizes Hoiana Resort & Golf as the premier integrated resort in Vietnam, delivering exceptional product offerings and services to the discerning luxury travelers.

As the sole integrated resort in Vietnam to be featured among the award recipients, Hoiana Resort & Golf shines as a pinnacle of luxury hospitality in the region, amid keen competition among integrated resorts in Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Our expansive array of offerings encompasses four distinct hotel brands, over ten exceptional restaurants and bars, and the pride of hosting Vietnam’s number one golf course, acclaimed as one of the World’s Top 100 courses.

This prestigious recognition motivates us to elevate the guest experience to unprecedented heights. We remain dedicated to expanding our product offerings and curating world-class events to further enhance the satisfaction of our esteemed guests. Our commitment lies in surpassing every expectation and creating indelible memories for all who choose to embark on an extraordinary journey with us.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the voters and Travel + Leisure SEA for bestowing upon us this incredible honor. This achievement stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication and passion exhibited by our entire team. We are immensely proud and inspired to take our offerings to new horizons, exceeding the expectations of every cherished guest,” expressed Steve Wolstenholme, President & CEO of Hoiana Resort & Golf.

The Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023 celebrates the epitome of hospitality across the region, recognizing outstanding destinations and experiences. Nominees were carefully selected by the T+L SEA team of editors and expert contributors, ensuring an impartial evaluation. Voting was open to individuals worldwide until April 30, 2023, without any influence from pay-to-play practices.

We cordially invite you to embark on a truly unforgettable holiday at Hoiana Resort & Golf. Discover more about our extraordinary offerings and plan your visit by visiting our website at www.hoiana.com. 

About Hoiana Resort & Golf:
Hoiana Resort & Golf, Vietnam’s pre-eminent luxurious integrated resort, is located on the pristine coastline near the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hoi An, Vietnam. The stunning 4-kilometer beachfront complex has four luxury hotels – the Hoiana Hotel & Suites with 141 beautifully appointed suites, New World Hoiana Hotel welcoming guests with 476 guestrooms, New World Hoiana Beach Resort boasting 330 elegantly and sustainably designed rooms and suites and Rosewood Hoi An (future opening). A home away from home, Hoiana Residences opened its 270 luxuriously and spaciously appointed apartments overlooking lush gardens or the East Sea.

The integrated resort is also home to more than 10 world-class restaurants serving over 12 types of cuisines, from authentic Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, and international flavors.

The resort also boasts a magnificent 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the Hoiana Shores Golf Club. The 71-par links course offers one of the most compelling golf experiences in South East Asia and challenges players with a rewarding game. The clubhouse, spanning over 6,000 sq.m., is set to be one of the largest clubhouses in Asia and hosts a comprehensive suite of facilities. The course was awarded “Best Golf Course in Vietnam 2022” and “Top 10 Best Golf Course in Vietnam 2022” by Vietnam Golf & Leisure Awards and recently placed 15th among the ‘Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia’ in an accolade jointly organized by Golf Travel Korea and Golf Travel China, recognizing excellent golf courses and promoting golf culture across the Asian continent. Highly regarded as the “Oscars” of the global golf club industry, the Asian Golf Awards honoured Hoiana Resort & Golf as the “Best Golf Resort in Asia Pacific” and awarded Hoiana Shores as the “Best Golf Course in Vietnam” in Nov 2022.

Hoiana has completed its first phase of an overall $4 billion development project, encompassing 1000-hectares of land just south of Hoi An, Quảng Nam. With an ambitious development plan in the pipeline, Hoiana will continue to set a new benchmark for luxurious tourism in Vietnam while balancing its cultural heritage, to bring economic prosperity and opportunity to the central province of Quang Nam. 

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TESSA UNVEILS POSITIVE RESULTS FROM CD30 CAR-T COMBINATION STUDY WITH NIVOLUMAB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Tessa Therapeutics Ltd (Tessa), a clinical-stage cell therapy company presented encouraging safety and efficacy data from a combination study of its autologous CD30 CAR-T therapy (TT11) with Bristol Myers Squibb’s nivolumab at the 17th International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma at Lugano, Switzerland recently.

TT11 is an autologous CD30 chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy that harvests the patient’s own T-cells and modifies them to target cancer cells expressing the CD30 protein, a well-validated lymphoma target.

According to Tessa in a statement, TT11 is currently being investigated in combination with Nivolumab in Phase 1B (ACTION) study targeting R/R classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) patients after frontline therapy failure.

“We are very encouraged by the exciting results demonstrated by the ACTION study. These results offer the potential to re-define Hodgkin lymphoma treatment paradigm, offering a second line treatment alternative free of transplant and high dose chemotherapy to patients who fail frontline therapy.

“The well tolerated safety profile is especially meaningful for older patients with poor tolerability and young adolescents with risk of long-term sequelae from current standard of care,” said Tessa President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Willemsen.

ACTION is a single arm multi-centre Phase 1b study in which study protocol involves patients being treated with two cycles of Nivolumab, followed by a single infusion of CD30.CAR-T preceded by lymphodepletion (LD) chemotherapy.

An additional two cycles of Nivolumab are then given, followed by response assessment by PET/CT per Lugano 2014 criteria. Patients without progressive disease may undergo either autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) or continue Nivolumab up to six additional cycles per physician and patient preference.

A total of 15 patients were enrolled of which 13 were treated with Nivolumab + CD30 CAR-T therapy. 10 patients reached End of Treatment (Post-Nivo Cycle 4) and were evaluable for response.

Of the 10 patients, nine responded to the treatment with complete disappearance of tumour observed by PET/CT in seven patients and partial reduction in tumour size observed in two patients, while one patient had stable disease.

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[PHOTO RELEASE FROM UEM EDGENTA BERHAD] - UEM EDGENTA'S 60TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- UEM Edgenta delivers tech-enabled solutions across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 2022, UEM Edgenta had showcased its successful repositioning in response to evolving market demand, solidifying its global position, delivering innovative solutions while creating sustainable value for its stakeholders. Looking ahead and beyond, UEM Edgenta will continue to focus on commercializing technology-driven innovations across industries and geographies with a focus on its Edgenta of The Future (EoTF2025) vision to become a leading global franchise with embedded technology and sustainability capabilities, driving long-term sustainable growth. Additionally, UEM Edgenta will also continue their efforts in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy across its operations while maintaining its healthy orderbook and remain committed to their dividend policy.

More information on UEM Edgenta’s 60th Annual General Meeting and 2022 Annual Report can be referred here. 

(Left) Syahrunizam Samsudin, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UEM Edgenta presented the Company’s vision moving forward with tech-enabled solutions continuing to drive long-term growth as it innovates and embeds sustainability across its strategy and operations at the UEM Edgenta’s virtual 60^th Annual General Meeting, 15^th June 2023.

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Bitmanu's Asic Miners Transform Cryptocurrency Landscape

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Manufacturing company, Bitmanu announced that its suite of ASIC miners technology has reshaped the global cryptocurrency landscape following the emergence of this new sensation.

Many industry stalwarts consider these mining rigs to be nothing less than a technological marvel that has the potential to change the way crypto mining will be done in the years to come.

According to Bitmanu in a statement, the most striking feature of its miners is their hash rates which are miles ahead of any other mining hardware ever built.

Powered by these hash rates, Bitmanu’s BM1, BM2, and BM Pro miners can mine Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dash and Monero with unforeseen efficiency.

In spite of their immense power to process transactions, Bitmanu miners are extremely energy efficient with the power consumptions for BM1, BM2 and BM Pro are only 50 watt (W), 850W and 2200W, respectively.

Bitmanu is also likely to make a long-term impact on the crypto market by opening it up to common people without any crypto background. To make this possible, the company has designed plug-and-play mining rigs that are effortless to use.

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YILI IS EXCLUSIVE SUPPLIER OF OFFICIAL DAIRY PRODUCTS FOR HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Yili Group and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC) recently held a press conference themed "Ride the Wave Passionately" on the bank of the Qiantang River, announcing Yili became the exclusive supplier of official dairy products for the Hangzhou Asian Games.

“By becoming the exclusive supplier of official dairy products for the Hangzhou Asian Games, Yili has taken a firm step in the big sports strategy.

“During the Asian Games, Yili will provide comprehensive nutritional support and do our best for its success, demonstrating China to the world,” said Yili Group senior executive president, Zhang Jianqiu in a statement.

At the press conference, many new-generation Chinese athletes joined the newly formed "Yili Dream Team", which embodies the company’s profound understanding of the Asian Games and infinite enthusiasm for nutrition and health.

Based on a profound insight into Hangzhou's millennium culture and advanced technologies, as well as the long history of the Asian Games, Yili announced a pure milk package customised for the Games.

Yili also launched new customised products for the Asian Games, including Satine, Gemice, Xinhuo and Shuhua, in which its customised pure milk will be available first in East China and on the Taobao/Tmall platform. The Satine and Shuhua will be exclusively available at Tmall Supermarket.

By joining hands with the Asian Games, Yili has injected new momentum into the development of China's sports industry through actions, opening a new chapter in the integrated development of sports and health in China.

The 19th Asian Games will open in Hangzhou in September, another international sports event after the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

With the positioning of "China's New Era, Hangzhou's New Asian Games", the Hangzhou Asian Games has drawn nationwide attention and will fully unleash the charm of sports, build up the friendship between the people of Asian countries, and further expand the influence of Asian sports.

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TESSA THERAPEUTICS' 'OFF-THE-SHELF' THERAPY YIELDS PROMISING RESULTS IN EARLY-STAGE STUDY OF HODGKIN LYMPHOMA

• 78% Overall Response Rate (14/18 patients), including seven patients exhibiting a complete response to TT11X allogeneic CAR-T therapy
• Safety data encouraging with no graft-versus-host-disease and no neurotoxicity
• Updated data highlighted in podium presentation at the 17^th International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma expand upon favorable results presented at 2022 Annual Meeting of American Society of Hematology (ASH)

SINGAPORE, June 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tessa Therapeutics Ltd. (Tessa), a clinical-stage cell therapy company developing next-generation cancer treatments for hematological malignancies and solid tumors, today announced promising safety and efficacy data from a study of its off-the-shelf CD30.CAR EBVST therapy (TT11X) in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) Hodgkin lymphoma. The results were presented by Tessa collaborators at the Baylor College of Medicine in an oral podium presentation at the 17th International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma (ICML) taking place at Lugano, Switzerland. TT11X, Tessa’s allogeneic “off-the-shelf” cell therapy, is based on Tessa’s proprietary CD30.CAR-modified Epstein-Barr virus-specific T-cell (EBVST) platform. 

The podium presentation (#47), titled, “Off-the-shelf CD30.CAR EBV-specific T cells provide a safe and effective therapy for HL,” reported data from 18 heavily pre-treated patients with R/R Hodgkin lymphoma who were administered TT11X across four dosing levels (40 × 10⁶ CD30.CAR EBVSTs, 100 × 10⁶ CD30.CAR EBVSTs, 400 × 10⁶ CD30.CAR EBVSTs, and 800 × 10⁶ CD30.CAR EBVSTs). An overall response rate of 78% (14/18 patients) was observed across all four dose levels, including seven complete responses and seven partial responses, with higher doses producing improved clinical responses. Additionally, TT11X was demonstrated to be well tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities observed, including no evidence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) or immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS). Six episodes of possible cytokine release syndrome were all grade one (mildest of four grades).

“The data reported at ICML suggest that allogeneic CD30.CAR EBVSTs provide a potentially safe and efficacious treatment for CD30-positive lymphomas and affirm previously reported data indicating the technology may avert GVHD and immediate rejection even after multiple infusions,” stated Carlos Ramos, M.D., Professor at Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine, USA. “Importantly, CD30.CAR EBVSTs elicited a clinical response in 14 of 18 patients with R/R Hodgkin lymphoma including seven complete responses. Based on these results, CD30.CAR EBVSTs appear to be a promising platform for off-the-shelf cancer immunotherapy.”

Tessa is currently advancing a pipeline of products that utilize CD30.CAR-modified EBVSTs, including its lead allogeneic cell therapy, TT11X, which is being co-developed with the Baylor College of Medicine for the treatment of relapsed or refractory CD30-positive lymphomas. Tessa’s proprietary “off-the-shelf” CD30.CAR EBVST allogeneic cell therapy platform is based on decades-long research and development by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine into the unique properties of virus-specific T-cells (VSTs). These highly specialized T cells have the ability to recognize and kill infected cells while activating other parts of the immune system for a coordinated response. CD30-CAR Allogeneic VSTs without further genetic modification have demonstrated a strong safety profile and efficacy in early trials with minimal risk of GVHD.  

“The data presented at ICML are very promising and further validate our “off-the-shelf” CD30.CAR EBVST allogeneic cell therapy platform in R/R Hodgkin lymphoma,” stated Ivan Horak, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer of Tessa Therapeutics. “Tessa is steadfastly focused on advancing the development of TT11X as a potential treatment for CD30-positive lymphomas, while targeting opportunities to extend the EBVST platform to other cancer indications and enhance the cell performance and durability of the technology.”

About Tessa Therapeutics  
Tessa Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation cell therapies for the treatment of hematological cancers and solid tumors. Tessa’s autologous CD30.CAR-T therapy TT11, is currently being investigated as a potential treatment for relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma as both a monotherapy (Phase 2) and combination therapy (Phase 1b). TT11 has been granted RMAT designation by the FDA and access to the PRIME scheme by European Medicine Agency. Tessa is also advancing an allogeneic “off-the-shelf” cell therapy platform targeting a broad range of cancers in which Epstein Barr Virus Specific T Cells (EBVSTs) are augmented with CD30.CAR. A therapy using this platform is currently the subject of a Phase 1 clinical trial in CD30-positive lymphomas. Tessa has its global headquarters in Singapore, where the company has built a state-of-the-art, commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility. For more information on Tessa, visit www.tessacell.com. 

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PUBMATIC ENHANCES CTV PLATFORM, EXPANDS PARTNERSHIPS WITH PREMIUM STREAMING BRANDS

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- PubMatic announced a suite of enhancements to its Connected TV (CTV) platform, providing publishers with market-leading technology innovation and unique brand demand while enabling buyers to achieve campaign performance across premium streaming inventory.

In a statement, PubMatic Vice President of CTV and OTT, Nicole Scaglione said: “Our relentless innovation and exclusive demand partnerships make PubMatic the preferred monetisation partner for premium CTV publishers.

“We have had tremendous interest in our publisher and advertiser solutions and new products like our recently launched SPO product Activate. Our customers are key stakeholders in our innovation roadmap and this has put us in prime position to win the programmatic future together.”

The company processes well over one trillion CTV impressions per month from a rapidly growing roster of CTV and OTT publishers and has announced new and expanded partnerships with premium streaming brands including AMC Networks, FOX and iQIYI.

PubMatic works with six of the top seven global smart TV providers that have ad-supported streaming services, four of the top eight major addressable broadcast video on demand (BVOD) streaming platforms in the United States (US) and five of the top eight free ad-supported TV streamers also in the US.

The company monetises inventory for the top five addressable BVOD platforms in both Australia and Japan, two of the Asia Pacific region’s largest CTV markets.

The accelerated pace of PubMatic’s new business growth in CTV coincides with the launch of a range of product and feature enhancements that provide innovation-driven advantages to buyers and publishers.

The enhancements to PubMatic’s CTV platform for publishers come on the heels of the company’s recent launch of Activate. The new end-to-end supply path optimisation solution brings the power of programmatic to automate the Direct IO process.

PubMatic is an independent technology company maximising customer value by delivering digital advertising’s supply chain of the future.

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CANVA UNVEILS DEVELOPERS PLATFORM, US$50 MLN FUND, NEW INTEGRATION CAPABILITIES

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Canva, the world's only all-in-one visual communication platform, has hosted its first developer conference, Canva Extend in San Francisco, introducing its new Canva Developers Platform.

The platform includes a set of application programming interfaces (APIs) and development tools that allow developers to put their app or platform in the hands of the company’s 135 million monthly active users.

According to Canva in a statement, the company also announced a US$50 million Canva Developers Innovation Fund to support app developers in providing delightful and innovative experiences to the Canva community. (US$1=RM4.62)

“By opening our design engine to a wider community of developers, we are enabling instant distribution of their apps and services to millions of people on Canva.

“They can tap into the valuable feedback and creativity of our community, who will benefit from new ways to achieve their goals,” said Canva Head of Ecosystem, Anwar Haneef.

Canva has unveiled a multitude of ways for developers to build on the platform, and released the Canva Apps SDK (Software Development Kit) for public use. 

Additionally, the company announced its first Canva Connect APIs (REST APIs) coming later this year, unveiled the Canva Apps SDK UI library and previewed its API roadmap.

The Canva Apps SDK has been in beta for the last nine months, with over 11,000 developers on the waitlist. Now, those on the waitlist and anyone who wants to build or integrate their apps into Canva have direct access to a global community who are always looking to design better, increase productivity and simplify workflows.

At Canva Extend, the company also showcased more than 20 apps that have either been made available on Canva in recent weeks, or will be coming soon including everything from seamless file management and access to assets stored in Brandfolder or Sharepoint, to the ability to publish magazines directly from Canva to Issuu.

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Kioxia Solid-state Drives Obtain Compatibility Approval

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation announced its PCIe 4.0 NVMe and SAS solid-state drives (SSDs) have been successfully tested for compatibility and interoperability with Microchip Technology Inc (Microchip)’s Adaptec HBA 1200 Series, SmartHBA 2200 Series host bus adapters (HBAs) and SmartRAID 3200 Series RAID adapters.

As one of the broadest portfolios of SSDs in the industry, KIOXIA drives are available for client personal computers (PCs), as well as data centre, hyperscale and enterprise servers and storage systems.

According to a statement, KIOXIA CD6, CD8 and CM6 Series PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs, and KIOXIA PM6 and PM7 Series 24G SAS SSDs all successfully completed compatibility testing performed by Microchip.

Microchip’s Smart Storage Adapters bring market-leading performance, capabilities, management and interoperability.

They provide design flexibility with the ability to operate NVMe, SAS and SATA storage devices in a single connection, and offer a wide range of Tri-mode HBA solutions, including a 32-port variant.

The overall success of next-generation data centre infrastructures is dependent on ecosystem collaboration and interoperability efforts to ensure that current and future products and technologies work together seamlessly.

As a leader in enterprise and data centre SSDs, Kioxia is committed to driving the industry forward with innovative memory solutions that power the next wave of applications and services.

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SCIMED BECOMES PHC HOLDINGS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY VIA ACQUISITION

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- PHC Holdings Corporation (PHCHD), a subsidiary of PHC Group, has acquired the remaining 30 per cent stake in its subsidiary SciMed (Asia) Pte Ltd (SciMed), making SciMed a wholly owned subsidiary of the company.

According to a statement, PHC Group, a global company which includes PHCHD and its subsidiaries, will use this acquisition to expand its life sciences business across the Asia-Pacific region.

“In the near future, SciMed is well-positioned to become an operating location in Asia for other PHC Group businesses, which will expand sales activities in existing business and promote full-scale entry into areas of advanced treatments such as cell and gene therapies.

“PHC Group will continue to foster synergies between our global businesses, and contribute to empowering researchers to develop advanced therapies to help build a future of better healthcare,” said PHCHD Corporate Officer and Co-head of the Diagnostics & Life Sciences Domain, Nobuaki Nakamura.

Since 1992, PHC Group and its predecessors have partnered with SciMed to expand business in these regions through SciMed’s extensive distribution network, expertise in the life sciences field, and its service capabilities.

In July 2020, PHCHD increased its stake in SciMed from 14.99 per cent to 70 per cent, converting the company into a PHCHD consolidated subsidiary.

As a wholly owned subsidiary, SciMed will be able to pursue deeper collaborations with other PHC Group divisions and subsidiaries, and enhance its sales and marketing structure across Southeast Asia, India and Oceania.

This will promote new business opportunities that answer precisely to customer needs, and accelerate the creation of innovative solutions that support researchers and healthcare providers facing challenges in the development of advanced treatments.

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TOSHIBA UNVEILS 600V SUPER JUNCTION STRUCTURE N-CHANNEL POWER MOSFET

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has expanded its line-up of N-channel power MOSFETs fabricated with the latest-generation process, with a 600 volt (V) super junction structure.

According to Toshiba in a statement, it is suitable for data centres, switching power supplies, and power conditioners for photovoltaic generators.

The new product, "TK055U60Z1" is the first 600V product in the DTMOSVI series and is housed in a TOLL package that allows Kelvin connection of its signal source terminal for the gate drive.

The influence of inductance in the source wire in the package can be reduced to accentuate the high-speed switching performance of the MOSFET, which suppresses oscillation during switching.

Toshiba will continue to expand its 600V DTMOSVI series line-up and its already released 650V DTMOSVI series products, and support energy conservation by reducing power loss in switching power supplies.

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BITMANU CRYPTOCURRENCY MINERS ON PROMOTIONAL OFFER

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bitmanu has announced a 3 Plus 1 promotional offer for its suite of ASIC miners until July 10, offering one mining rig absolutely free of charge to all purchasers purchasing three units of the same kind.

The company’s BM 1, BM 2 and BM Pro miners have already made a strong impact on the market with their unmatched hash-rates.

As a result of these hash rates, Bitmanu miners have been tipped by many as the most powerful mining hardware ever built, and has been complemented by the fact that its products are not power-hungry monsters.

In a statement, Bitmanu said these energy-efficient machines have helped most users recover their investment entirely in no more than a month.

In order to make the benefits of crypto mining available to all, Bitmanu has taken several important measures such as, their miners are simple plug-and-play devices that can start mining as soon as they are connected to a power socket.

Moreover, the system requirements of these products are nominal, making them ideally suited for small time mining enthusiasts.

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ENCYCLOVISION JOIN HANDS WITH OVERSEAS CHINESE ENTERPRISES TO PROMOTE ESG

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Encyclovision, a Chinese branding service provider, together with overseas Chinese enterprises have jointly promoted Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) construction following it has become a more and more important concept.

According to Encyclovision in a statement, in recent years, more and more Chinese enterprises have accelerated their pace of internationalisation and started to develop in Europe, North America and other places.

Many international companies have been born in Shenzhen in which their products, ranging from electric vehicles to drones, from computer, mobile devices, to various household appliances, have benefitted local consumers in every corner of the world.

Encyclovision founder, Qiao Shu said: “Now, more and more Shenzhen enterprises are beginning to go out and establish their branches in foreign countries, and this is just a sample of the accelerated integration of Chinese enterprises into the international economic society.”

Shu added that many Chinese companies have also begun to publish ESG reports, actively introducing the ESG work of the company to the public and use various international stages to showcase their participation in the process of public welfare activities in the international community.

“ESG has become a consensus among enterprises, society and the public. Definitely to Encyclovision as well, this is also the reason why we are committed to jointly promote ESG construction with our partners together,” said Shu.

Founded in Shenzhen, Encyclovision is an international metropolis in southern China with branches in Beijing and Hong Kong, and active local expert teams in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

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PETRONAS STEERS ACADEMIA-INDUSTRY DISCOURSE ON SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INNOVATION VIA INAUGURAL CHESS SYMPOSIUM

 

(Second from left) Datuk Bacho Pilong, PETRONAS Senior Vice President of Project Delivery and Technology (PD&T); Prof. Dr Azlinda Azman, Higher Education Director-General; Maria Teo, PETRONAS Project Delivery & Technology Global HR Partner Senior General Manager listening to a briefing by Zil Kamal Mokhtar, PETRONAS Group Technical Solutions Head of Drone Center (left) at the technology showcase during the CHESS Symposium. 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS has brought together 22 local universities in its inaugural symposium under the Collaboration with Higher Education Strategic Initiatives (CHESS) programme, to steer discourse on advancing talent, technical and technology developments for sustainable energy innovations.
 
The event aimed to strengthen academia-industry collaboration, accelerate talent and technology development and inspire innovation for a sustainable future.
 
Representing the Ministry of Higher Education, the Higher Education Director-General Prof. Dr Azlinda Azman who launched the symposium, said the synergy is an impetus for the country’s talent building and tertiary education advancement efforts.
 
“In this era of rapid technological advancement and digital disruptions, collaborations such as CHESS have become even more paramount. It exemplifies the vital bridge between academia and industry, where knowledge is translated into tangible innovations that will drive Malaysia’s growth. MoHE encourages and will always welcome any form of collaboration from the industry that aids the development of our nation’s human capital,” she added.
 
PETRONAS Senior Vice President of Project Delivery and Technology, Datuk Bacho Pilong, emphasised the need to accelerate efforts in talent and technology advancement to address the various climate challenges faced by the world.
 
“The energy transition presents an exciting technological challenge for humanity in this Golden Age of Engineering. In the face of the numerous climate challenges we confront today, we must rise and overcome them with new and radical innovation. PETRONAS urges everyone to ignite innovation and accelerate efforts in shaping a generation of future-ready talents, working together to create a low-carbon future,” he said.
 
Since its inception in November 2021, CHESS has enabled over 90 knowledge-sharing sessions on top of joint research, innovation activities, coaching programmes and syllabus reviews, among other initiatives. 
 
During the symposium, PETRONAS further exchanged Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with six universities, namely Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Asia Pacific University (APU), Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM), Multimedia University (MMU), Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), bringing the total number of participating institutions to 22.
 
The symposium witnessed the participation of approximately 400 academics, industry experts and students. Throughout the day-long programme, attendees participated in discussions, witnessed technology showcase, and innovation pitches in various areas including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, New Energy and Sustainability, Additive Manufacturing and Circular Economy, as well as Data Analytics and Internet of Things (IoT). 

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MCKL HOLDS INAUGURAL TEACHING & LEARNING SYMPOSIUM IN KUALA LUMPUR AND PENANG

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) recently hosted its inaugural Teaching & Learning Symposium with the theme of ‘College Readiness for Academic Success’ at both its Kuala Lumpur and Penang campuses recently.
 
The symposium brought together close to 150 high school students and teachers in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, providing them with invaluable insights and resources to thrive academically and transition smoothly into college.
 
Dr. Chua Ping Yong, CEO of MCKL, spoke on the future employability disruptions due to the rise of artificial intelligence technology on a global scale.
 
“The most relevant question is not to what extent automation and augmentation of human labour will affect your future employment, but under what conditions the global labour market can support a new balance on the share of labour between human workers, robots, machines, and algorithms in line with the emergence of AI technology in this era.”
 
“It is not the fear and resistance to change, but rather how we adapt to it. It is not how we stop students from cheating using technology such as ChatGPT, but rather how we can include such a technology in their education,” he said.
 
Dr. Gerard Boey, Principal, MCKL College (Penang, Pykett Campus) and Academic Dean, encouraged educators and students to embrace digital technology and tools with an open mind to be future-ready for the 21^st century and beyond.
 
“Don’t be afraid of new technology and tools such as AI and IoT. We should ‘learn how to learn’ and double up our knowledge so that we will not be obsolete in the future,” he said.
 
Engaging and interactive workshops were a key highlight of the symposium, offering practical strategies and tools for high school students to enhance their readiness for college. Topics such as effective note-taking techniques, critical thinking skills, research methodologies, and exam preparation were explored in depth. These workshops allowed students to actively participate, ask questions, and gain hands-on experience in applying these strategies to their own studies.
 
These interactive sessions facilitated an open dialogue, enabling students to gain insider perspectives on college life, academic challenges, and support systems available on campus. Such interactions helped alleviate concerns and built confidence among the students, assuring them that they were not alone in their college aspirations.
 
Students were also encouraged to interact with their peers from different schools, creating a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Additionally, they had the chance to network with MCKL representatives and lecturers, establishing valuable connections that could provide guidance and support throughout their college application process and beyond.
 
The workshops also allowed educators to gain a deeper understanding of student needs, preferences, and challenges. By actively involving students through such engagements, MCKL demonstrated its commitment to student-centred education and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Source: Methodist College Kuala Lumpur 

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Kioxia Unveils Next-generation Universal Flash Storage Ver. 4.0 Devices

 

Kioxia: UFS Ver. 4.0 Embedded Flash Memory Device (Photo: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, has announced sampling of new, higher performing UFS Ver. 4.0 embedded flash memory devices, to continuously move Universal Flash Storage (UFS) technology forward.

According to Kioxia in a statement, these devices deliver fast embedded storage transfer speeds in a small package size and are targeted to a variety of next-generation mobile applications, including leading-edge smartphones.

The improved performance enabled by Kioxia’s UFS products allows these applications to take advantage of 5G’s connectivity benefits, leading to faster downloads, reduced lag time and an improved user experience.

Kioxia’s UFS Ver. 4.0 devices integrate the company’s innovative BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory and a controller in a JEDEC-standard package.

UFS 4.0 incorporates MIPI M-PHY 5.0 and UniPro 2.0 and supports theoretical interface speeds of up to 23.2Gbps per lane or 46.4Gbps per device, in which it also backward compatible with UFS 3.1.

The key features include performance improvement over previous generation; supports High Speed Link Startup Sequence (HS-LSS) features; enhances security; as well as supports Extended Initiator ID.

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ALTY ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL AND CARDIFF MET UNIVERSITY PARTNER TO ESTABLISH MALAYSIA'S FIRST TOKKU ZONE IN A SINGLE-SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, one of Malaysia’s comprehensive single-specialty Orthopaedic Hospital and the Eureka Robotics Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University have joined hands to introduce Malaysia’s first Tokku Zone to enable the offering of service robots in a single-specialty orthopaedic hospital.
 
The Tokku Zone is a special area for Robotics Empirical Testing and Development (RT Special Zone) originating from Japan. The Zone has already been established in areas such as Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Kitakyushu City and Cardiff City.
 
By entering the Tokku Zone, patients and healthcare staff are able to co-exist with service robots within the area and aid in solving real-life problems with Artificial Intelligence (AI) together. The special area that has been established in ALTY is currently on its Level 6, where patients and staff can interact with the robots in place.
 
Upon entering the Zone, patients will be given the choice to either interact or decline to engage with the humanoid robots.
 
Additionally, the Zone further assists in supporting staff, researchers, policymakers and manufacturers to shape the enhancement, practical needs, risks and governance of service robots.
 
“At ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, we are believers of utilising cutting edge technology to advance the work we do for our patients. In line with it, ALTY is among the first in Malaysia to have an established Tokku Zone for Robotics Empirical Testing and Development. The second and third Tokku Zones in Malaysia are at University Malaya and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), drawn by EURKEA Robotics Centre.  
 
“By integrating this zone into ALTY, our team of experts will be working alongside healthcare service robots to further enrich our patients’ experience when they visit ALTY. Additionally, the technology also provides nurses with assistance on selected routine operational tasks which will in turn have a positive impact on productivity,” said Dr Savitha Dharan, Chief Executive Officer, ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital. 
 
 “ALTY is a progressive and innovative specialist hospital in South East Asia, commissioning patient-centred care by nurses we have privileged to support. This Healthcare Robotics as a Service (HRaaS) collaboration is pioneering and embracing thoughtful integration and initial AI transformation for enhanced nursing care services in Malaysia and Wales,” stated Dr Esyin Chew, Director of EUREK Robotics Centre (www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/eureka)

Additionally, the integration of service robots to enhance patient engagement and quality of service is in line with ALTY’s recent accreditation of MSQH which was achieved within a year of official opening. 
 
The service robots currently in place function to assist nurses with services of hospital introduction, patient social engagement and awareness-based education programmes.
 
For more information on ALTY’s public posture screening tour and other activities in conjunction with the ALTY-Mate Bone Care Month, visit our Facebook page or www.altyortho.com
 

About ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital
 
ALTY (‘Adding Life to Years’) Orthopaedic Hospital, formerly known as HSC Medical Center is your one-stop specialist centre providing you and your loved ones comprehensive modern care on all orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
As a holistic, premier orthopaedic hospital, we specialise in surgical and non-surgical treatments, offering cutting edge solutions through our Spine and Joint Clinics. With contemporary facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, patient well-being and recovery is at the heart of what we do. 
 
Our dedicated team of renowned orthopaedic specialists with decades of experience in practice as well as other highly trained healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses and other support staff aim to provide an exceptional standard of personal and professional care to patients.
 
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ANAQUA TO PROVIDE SINGLE, CENTRALISED IP MANAGEMENT PLATFORM FOR GETINGE

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- Anaqua announced that global medical technology company Getinge has selected Anaqua’s AQX in order to consolidate the management of all its intellectual property (IP) assets onto a single, centralised platform.

Founded in Sweden in 1904, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions in 133 countries with products and solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimise workflows.

“Getinge focuses on helping its customers save lives through the products and solutions it develops, and on achieving its goal of becoming the world’s most trusted and respected medtech company.

“We are delighted to be supporting Getinge on that journey by helping manage and protect the company’s valuable IP assets. Anaqua continues to invest in offerings to meet and exceed the ever-evolving demands of the world’s most innovative life science companies,” said Anaqua Chief Executive Officer, Bob Romeo in a statement.

Meanwhile, Getinge Head of IP & Digital Law, Anna Maria Lagerqvist Gahm said with the company’s extensive range of products and solutions as well as its strong international presence with operations in over 40 countries worldwide, it was important to be able to improve the efficiency and coordination of its IP management by consolidating onto a centralised platform.

“AQX enables us to do that, while also providing highly integrated functionality in key areas such as analytics and invention management,” she added.

Anaqua is the leading innovation and IP management technology provider. Its global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the United States, Europe and Asia.

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MGA LAUNCHES SABAH REGION WORKING COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE GAS INDUSTRY

SABAH, June 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) on 7 April 2023 officially launched its Sabah Region Working Committee at a networking reception in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Attended by existing and prospective members alike, the event marks the importance of concerted efforts by the gas industry in Sabah in enhancing the already vital role that natural gas plays in providing reliable and clean energy for the state, thus making Sabah an attractive investment destination.

This recent year has seen several key developments in the gas industry in Sabah. This includes the launch of the Sabah Gas Masterplan in 2022 which is designed to attract investments into the state by capitalising on its indigenous natural gas resources. The Masterplan also identified a more prominent role in gas marketing and distribution for the State Government where natural gas will be made available for the development of key industries in the state.

“The formation of MGA’s Sabah Region Working Committee is timely as the state becomes more independent in regulating its gas supply with the establishment of the Energy Commission of Sabah. Together with the Sabah Gas Masterplan, all the jigsaw pieces seem to fall nicely into place. Sabah Energy Corporation is excited to lead the newly-formed Working Committee. With strong support from policymakers, regulators and industry players, we are confident that the gas industry in Sabah will enhance its role in ensuring energy security, energy access and drive socio-economic development.” said Adzmir Abdul Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of Sabah Energy Corporation at the launching event.

“As the lead advocate for the Malaysian gas industry, it is our duty to represent our members throughout Malaysia to develop a vibrant and sustainable gas industry. MGA has the collective expertise and experience from more than 130 members from across the natural gas value chain that can support any gas-related initiatives throughout Malaysia, including in Sabah. We see the potential of the gas industry in Sabah to champion socio-economic progress, similar to that in Peninsular Malaysia when gas consumption rose in tandem with the rapid growth of GDP.MGA has been playing an important role in advocating gas since its establishment in 1986 and is highly regarded as the bridge between policymakers and the industry; a role which we look forward to enhancing in Sabah.” Abdul Aziz Othman, President of MGA added.

MGA plays a prominent role in promoting engagement, discourse and dialogue with key stakeholders to develop a vibrant and sustainable gas industry, to fuel Malaysia's socio-economic growth. It has been deeply involved in several national-level committees including those for the National Energy Policy 2022-2040 and the upcoming roadmaps for hydrogen and natural gas.

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 Photo Caption From left: Mustaffa Kamal, Ramanrao Abdullah (Council Members of MGA), Adzmir Abdul Rahman (CEO of Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd), Yusri Mohamad (Council Member of MGA) and Nurul Aznin Mamat (Leader of Membership & Social Working Committee MGA) at the Networking Reception with Sabah's Industry Leaders, Professionals and Players on 7 June 2023 at Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu

About MGA:

Founded in 1986, the Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) is the nation’s lead advocate for the natural gas industry, playing a prominent role in promoting engagement, discourse and dialogue with key stakeholders to develop a vibrant and sustainable gas industry, to fuel Malaysia's socio-economic growth. With 130 corporate members, MGA champions natural gas as a clean and efficient source of energy, to drive demand and increase industry participation.

Website: www.malaysiangas.com
Twitter: @MGA_Official1

SOURCE: Malaysian Gas Association (MGA)

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