Corgan Expands Aviation Practice in Asia Pacific with Ben Dawson Hire

 

Corgan Expands Aviation Practice in Asia Pacific with Ben Dawson Hire

SINGAPORE, Sept 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global architecture and design firm Corgan is pleased to announce that Ben Dawson has joined the firm as Aviation & Transportation Studio Leader in its Singapore office. In this role, Dawson will grow Corgan’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and advise clients as they envision, design and deliver transformative airport environments that enhance passenger experience, operational efficiency, and provide for long-term growth.

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“Airports in this part of the world are unlike any others in terms of passenger volume, design, and ambition,” said Dawson. “Expanding Corgan’s international design prowess in the Asia-Pacific region is incredibly exciting, and I look forward to growing our team so we can meet the exceptional demands of our clients and the millions of passengers they serve.”

In his nearly 20 years of experience in architecture and aviation design, Dawson has delivered large-scale, technically complex projects throughout the region. His portfolio spans airport master planning, terminal redevelopment, commercial planning, and greenfield airport development, contributing to landmark projects including Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 Renovation in Japan, Clark International Airport in the Philippines, the new Changi Airport Terminal 4 and Changi Terminal 1 upgrading in Singapore, Jakarta Terminal 3 in Indonesia, commercialization strategy work with Vinci Airports in Europe and Sunshine Coast Airport Terminal Expansion in Australia. In Singapore, Dawson also oversaw the design and construction of the award-winning Gardens by the Bay, a $1 billion development at Singapore’s Marina Bay.

“Ben’s leadership in our Singapore office will transform how we operate and continue to grow in the region,” said Jonathan Massey, Managing Principal, Aviation & Transportation Sector Leader at Corgan. “Ben’s experience in delivering high-performance and complex projects, while championing collaboration and nurturing top-tier talent, will exponentially strengthen how Corgan leads in aviation design across the globe.”

Dawson’s leadership reflects Corgan’s continued investment in top aviation and transportation talent and its commitment to advancing design excellence across its markets and geographies. Ranked the third-largest architecture firm in the U.S. by Building Design + Construction, Corgan has designed a number of global gateway projects, including LaGuardia International Airport Terminal C, John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 5, Los Angeles International Airport West Gates at Tom Bradley and Terminal 6, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Concourse D and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Terminal D.

About Corgan

Corgan is an employee-owned architecture and design firm with 24 locations and nearly 1,500 team members globally. The firm, ranked as the No. 4 architecture firm by Architectural Record and Building Design + Construction, works with clients in a variety of sectors including aviation & transportation, data centers, education, government, health, hospitality & retail, mixed-use, multifamily, office, urban, campus & cultural, and workplace. The firm’s core disciplines are supported by a wide range of supplemental services including brand & graphics, furniture services, master planning and sustainability — all of which have a singular goal: to build environments where clients thrive. Founded in 1938, Corgan has developed a strong reputation for agility in design by anticipating marketplace changes and leading clients to thoughtful, data-driven design solutions. Its research insights and design expertise empower the organization to foresee emerging changes and develop solutions that minimize risk, create flexibility, and maximize longevity. To learn more about Corgan, visit www.corgan.com.

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ARTERIS EXPANDS MULTI-DIE PORTFOLIO FOR AI, HPC CHIP DESIGNS

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Arteris Inc, a provider of semiconductor technology for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, has expanded its multi-die portfolio to help semiconductor companies transition from monolithic system-on-chip (SoC) designs to chiplet-based architectures for AI, high-performance computing (HPC) and consumer electronics.

The company said its new FlexGen Multi-Die product extends network-on-chip (NoC) connectivity and data movement across die-to-die links, allowing multiple dies to operate as a unified architecture without requiring engineering teams to redesign how data moves through the system.

Arteris president and chief executive officer, K Charles Janac said multi-die architectures are becoming increasingly important as semiconductor systems expand beyond the boundaries of a single die.

According to the company in a statement, the new FlexGen Multi-Die product is designed for non-coherent AI and HPC architectures and complements Ncore Multi-Die, which supports cache-coherent systems.

FlexGen Multi-Die supports bidirectional transactions over a single Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) physical layer (PHY), reducing PHY area, power and input/output requirements by up to 50 per cent, the company said.

It also supports virtual channel link technology to improve utilisation of chiplet input/output resources and quality-of-service mechanisms to maintain throughput for high-priority traffic across shared die-to-die links.

Arteris said its broader multi-die portfolio also includes Magillem integration automation, which helps automate chiplet and multi-die integration, and Cycuity hardware security assurance for identifying vulnerabilities and verifying security requirements.

The company said the expanded portfolio provides semiconductor engineering teams with technologies covering data movement, system integration and security as they develop increasingly complex multi-die designs.

Arteris said the solutions are being used by customers transitioning existing architectures from single-die implementations to multi-die products, while the expanded portfolio is available to early access partners and strategic customers.

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PETRONAS CARIGALI STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO WITH NEW BLOCK A-18-01 PSC

BANGKOK, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- PC JDA Limited (PC JDA), a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PETRONAS Carigali), together with PTTEP JDX Thailand Ltd. Co and PTTEP JDX Thailand (JDA) Limited (collectively, PTTEP JDX), has received approvals from the governments of Malaysia and Thailand, for the new Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for Block A-18-01 in the MalaysiaThailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA).

The parties also signed a Gas Sales Agreement (GSA) with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and PTT Public Company Limited, supporting the continued supply of natural gas from the block to both countries.

The exchange ceremony of the signed agreements on 14 September 2026 marks the culmination of extensive collaboration among the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority (MTJA), PC JDA and PTTEP JDX to establish a new contractual framework linking the continued development of the existing Block A-18 (beyond the expiry of the current PSC on 20 April 2029) while incorporating an adjacent exploration area with an additional resource potential under the new PSC.

With a 35-year term commencing from 1 January 2026, the new PSC for Block A-18-01 encompasses both the existing Block A-18 area and the additional new area, providing an integrated platform to sustain production, unlock further resource potential and optimise the block’s long-term development.

Director of PC JDA, Ainoor Abizzurin B Abdullah said, “The approval of the new PSC ushers in the next phase of development for Block A-18-01, reflecting the enduring resolve and strong collaboration between Malaysia and Thailand. As a key source of natural gas and condensate for both countries, this milestone reinforces our shared commitment to maximise value through enhanced resource monetisation and operational synergies”.

Spanning approximately 7,250 square kilometres, the MTJDA comprises Blocks A-18-01 and B-17-01, which have a combined natural gas production capacity of approximately 700 million standard cubic feet per day with equal distribution to Malaysia and Thailand.

Block A-18-01 comprises the Cakerawala, Bumi, Suriya, Bulan, South Bulan, Senja, East Bumi, Samudra and Wira gas fields, including the open area. Meanwhile,Block B-17-01 comprises the Muda, Tapi, Tanjung, Amarit, Jengka, Melati and Andalas gas fields.

The new PSC reinforces PETRONAS Carigali’s commitment to investing in strategic assets, and pursuing sustainable growth for regional energy security.

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CIMB wins Malaysia’s Best Retail, Investment and SME Banking Awards from Euromoney

 

Second from left: Jason Wong, Head of Strategic Initiatives and Projects, SME Banking Malaysia, CIMB Bank; Maznee Kamaruddin, Head, Equity Capital Markets & Syndicate, CIMB Investment Bank; Nor Masliza Sulaiman, Chief Executive Officer, CIMB Investment Bank; Haniz Nazlan, Chief Executive Officer, Group Consumer Banking, CIMB Group; and Daniel Cheong, Head of Consumer Banking Malaysia, CIMB Bank, celebrating CIMB’s three wins at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Investment Bank (collectively “CIMB”) have been recognised for strong performance, innovation and customer impact, winning three key awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. CIMB was named Malaysia’s Best Retail Bank, Malaysia’s Best Digital Bank for SMEs and Malaysia’s Best Investment Bank.

These recognitions reflect CIMB’s continued focus on delivering customer-centric solutions through innovation, digital capabilities and deep market expertise across its retail, SME and investment banking businesses.

Novan Amirudin, Group Chief Executive Officer, CIMB Group, said, “These recognitions are a testament to the trust of our customers and the dedication of our teams across the Bank. They reaffirm CIMB’s purpose of advancing customers and society by making financial solutions more accessible, relevant and impactful for the people and businesses we serve.

We thank our clients and customers for the confidence they have placed in us over the years. As their needs continue to evolve, we remain committed to being a trusted partner supporting individuals in realising their aspirations and helping businesses achieve their growth ambitions through meaningful and lasting value creation.”

In retail banking, the Bank continued to deepen its diversified franchise through personalised propositions, digitally enabled journeys and stronger engagement across key customer segments. Revenue and profitability advanced during the year, supported by market share gains across auto finance, credit cards and retail deposits, alongside continued progress in digital sales and customer cross-sell. The Bank also continued to strengthen its wealth proposition, underpinned by differentiated investment solutions, broader product diversity, CIO-led advisory capabilities and enhanced digital wealth platforms. Momentum was particularly strong within the Preferred segment, reflecting deeper affluent engagement and the Bank's continued focus on expanding advisory-led and relationship-based wealth capabilities.

For SMEs, CIMB continued to advance digital banking with the launch of CIMB OCTO Biz, connecting account opening, financing and transaction banking through a seamless end-toend digital journey. The platform has onboarded more than 280,000 customers to date, offering real-time cash flow visibility, payments, foreign exchange, trade and financing services. The Bank also expanded financing access via embedded merchant financing with TNG eWallet, in addition to flexible financing through its SME FlexiCash, which uses account history and transaction behaviour to determine pre-qualified limits and link repayments to a proportion of revenue, better supporting businesses with uneven cashflows.

Meanwhile, CIMB Investment Bank’s leadership across Malaysia’s equity and debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and bespoke financial advisory solutions, as well as its ability to execute complex transactions across multiple products, sectors and jurisdictions, further reinforced its position as a leading investment bank. In 2025, CIMB Investment Bank secured the #1 ranking in Malaysian equity and debt capital markets by deal value and share of wallet, while also capturing the top position in ASEAN equity and debt capital markets by deal value, with its execution of cross-border transactions reinforcing its position as a leading M&A and advisory house in ASEAN.

These three accolades reinforce CIMB’s brand promise, Moving You Forward, reflecting its continued focus on empowering customers and communities through accessible, inclusive and purpose-driven financial solutions.

For more than 30 years, Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence have recognised financial institutions that set the global standard in performance, innovation and client impact. The Awards for Excellence programme evaluates financial institutions through Euromoney’s benchmarking framework, using comparable metrics, structured submissions and a transparent research process to assess institutions against their peers.

SOURCE: CIMB Group Holdings Berhad

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MASAN HIGH-TECH MATERIALS EXPANDS GLOBAL TUNGSTEN BUSINESS

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Masan High-Tech Materials (MSR), a Vietnamese strategic materials company, is expanding its tungsten business beyond its Nui Phao mine through resource development, processing capabilities and international partnerships.

In a statement, the company said its strategy is aimed at strengthening its position across the global tungsten value chain as supply chains are reshaped and demand for the strategic material grows. China currently accounts for about 82 per cent of global tungsten production.

MSR owns the Nui Phao polymetallic mine in Vietnam, one of the largest operating tungsten mines outside China, and has developed tungsten chemical processing capabilities through its Masan Tungsten Chemicals (MTC) business over a decade, with an annual capacity of approximately 9,345 tonnes.

The company is also advancing the potential addition of approximately 115 million tonnes of polymetallic tungsten resources at the Nui Phao Expansion and Nui Chiem areas, which could extend mining and processing operations by about 20 to 30 years, subject to the necessary procedures.

MSR is also expanding access to external feedstock to improve utilisation of its processing capacity. Its partnership with South Korea-based GB Innovation (GBI), which owns tungsten resources in South Korea, will enable MSR to process third-party feedstock in Vietnam into higher-value tungsten products.

The partnership supports plans to increase tungsten oxide production capacity to more than 8,000 tonnes of tungsten trioxide (WO₃) per year, while the company is also pursuing recycling initiatives to diversify its raw-material sources.

MSR recorded a net profit after tax before minority interest of 2,202 billion Vietnamese dong in the first six months of 2026, compared with a loss of 216 billion Vietnamese dong in the same period a year earlier. Net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) declined to 2.1 times at the end of the second quarter.

The company said it accounts for about 21 per cent of tungsten supply outside China, with more than US$700 million invested in its mining and processing infrastructure. (US$1 = RM4.06)

MSR said its tungsten chemicals, including ammonium paratungstate, yellow tungsten oxide and blue tungsten oxide, serve industrial and technology applications globally.

The company said the combination of long-life resources, advanced processing capabilities and international partnerships would enable it to participate across more stages of the tungsten value chain and support supply diversification beyond China.

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M Network to Participate in Malaysia Airports RFI for a New Airport Advertising Model

 

Lift Wrap in KLIA1 airport, Malaysia 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- M Network has confirmed it will respond to the request for information issued by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad on the future of its airport advertising estate.

The RFI invites airport media operators and advertising concessionaires to submit views on how MAHB's advertising assets should be developed, with responses closing on 25 September.

Airports Covered in the Submission

M Network's response covers five airports spanning the peninsula and East Malaysia, reflecting the operator's intention to build a network rather than a single-terminal presence.

• KLIA Terminal 1

• KLIA Terminal 2

• Senai International Airport, Johor

• Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah

• Penang International Airport

An Investment Commitment Above RM5 Million

M Network is prepared to invest more than RM5 million in the development of airport advertising infrastructure, covering both static and digital out-of-home formats across the network.

A portion of the digital inventory would be made available programmatically, giving advertisers automated access to airport screens alongside conventional booking channels.

Static and Digital Working Together

The proposal treats static and DOOH as complementary rather than competing formats. Large static structures anchor the environment while digital screens carry rotating, time-sensitive messaging.

Extending Coverage Beyond Departures

Airport advertising in Malaysia has traditionally concentrated on departure halls. M Network's approach places equal weight on arrivals and on the public concourse.

Arriving passengers represent a substantially underused audience. They move slowly through baggage reclaim and meeting areas, which delivers dwell time that departure gates cannot match.

•  Departures — existing high-value inventory, retained and upgraded

•  Arrivals — a largely untapped environment with strong natural dwell time

•  Public concourse — reaching greeters, drivers and non-travelling visitors

•  Landside and transit zones — connecting the terminal journey end to end

Raising the Ambience of the Terminal

M Network intends to introduce larger structures and panel formats across departures, arrivals and the concourse, improving the visual environment rather than simply adding advertising surfaces.

The objective is to bring Malaysian airport advertising to international standard, matching the scale and production quality found at leading regional and global hubs.

Technology in the Proposal

MAHB's RFI seeks input on measurement, automation and smart-airport integration. M Network's submission addresses these directly through its technology commitments.

• Omni-channel engagement linking airport screens to wider campaign activity

• Energy-efficient digital screen solutions aligned to sustainability requirements

• Programmatic DOOH capability on selected digital inventory

• Audience measurement supporting data-driven planning and reporting

About the RFI

MAHB manages 39 airports nationwide and one in Istanbul. Its review covers terminal buildings, flight information display systems, DOOH screens, trolleys and other airport infrastructure.

The operator has invited feedback on several delivery models, including a nationwide concession, regional clusters, minimum annual guarantees and revenue-sharing arrangements.

M Network will submit its response ahead of the closing date.

More about M Network: https://m.my

Source: advertising.com.my

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MOBILEBLASTER Launches Omni-Channel WhatsApp Marketing Through Official Meta Providers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- MOBILEBLASTER is launching an omni-channel WhatsApp marketing platform built on official Meta provider infrastructure, giving brands a compliant route to customers on the channel Malaysians actually use daily.

What Launches First

The initial release focuses on the three capabilities that determine whether a WhatsApp campaign performs: who receives it, when it sends, and what happens afterwards.

Advanced blasting segmentation allows audiences to be built and filtered before a single message goes out, so a campaign reaches a defined segment rather than an undifferentiated contact list.

Automation blasting runs sequences on triggers and schedules rather than manual sends. That supports onboarding flows, reminders, follow-ups and re-engagement without daily intervention.

Reporting comes direct from the Meta platform. Delivery, read and engagement figures are drawn from source rather than estimated by an intermediary layer, and message templates are handled through the official approval process.

Why the Whatsapp Official Provider Route Matters

Unofficial WhatsApp blasting tools carry real risk. Numbers get restricted, messages fail silently, and there is no recourse when a campaign stops mid-flight.

Running through an official Meta provider means verified sender status, proper template approval, and delivery that can actually be audited when a client asks what happened.

AI Mobile Marketing That Has Already Matured

MOBILEBLASTER has been running AI in production since 2025. This is not a launch feature bolted on for the announcement but a layer that has been operating and improving for over a year.

Current applications include an AI bot handling first-line conversation and qualification, support channelling that routes enquiries to the right team automatically, and omni-channel detection that recognises the same customer across different platforms.

Beyond those, the system performs intent classification to separate sales enquiries from support and complaints, language detection that switches between Malay, English and Chinese mid-conversation, escalation triggers that pass frustrated or high-value conversations to a human agent, auto-tagging that enriches contact records for future segmentation, and after-hours coverage that maintains response times outside office hours.

Where AI Earns Its Place

The value is not novelty. It is response time at volume, consistent answers across agents, and conversation data that feeds back into segmentation for the next campaign.

Channels Beyond WhatsApp

WhatsApp is the starting point rather than the destination. The platform is being built to carry a single conversation across whichever channel the customer chooses, with Instagram, Messenger, Telegram, TikTok and Shopee planned to follow.

Coverage

The platform supports more than 36 countries, giving Malaysian brands with regional operations a single system rather than a separate tool in each market.

Certain capabilities remain subject to Meta approval, which is progressing. Brands can begin onboarding and building audiences while that clearance completes.

For brands already spending on WhatsApp through unofficial tools, the migration path is straightforward and removes the account risk that comes with the alternative.

MobileBlaster is an omni-channel messaging platform built on official Meta infrastructure, with AI-driven automation, segmentation and Meta-native campaign reporting.

Source: advertising.com.my

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CGN Unveils Advanced Nuclear Power Technology At Shenzhen Conference

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- China's Gen-III+ advanced nuclear power technology, "Hualong One" 2.0, was unveiled at the CGN 2026 Sustainable Development Conference in Shenzhen, attended by more than 200 representatives from 28 countries and regions.

Building on the existing defence-in-depth (DiD) safety architecture, "Hualong One" 2.0 comprehensively optimises 14 safety features, with notable improvements in nine key safety indicators.

According to a statement, the technology enables operators to remain without intervention for 72 hours post-accident and achieves seven-day accident self-sustaining capability.

It also simplifies auxiliary system configurations, with pipeline length reduced by approximately 31 per cent, process valves by about 25 per cent, nuclear island building volume by 21 per cent and nuclear island installation volume by around 33 per cent.

In addition, the unit automation operation ratio is increased by 66 per cent, enabling more precise system regulation and faster response, while key equipment features 100 per cent localisation capability.

Previously, CGN launched "Hualong One", China's Gen-III nuclear power technology with independent intellectual property rights. To date, 10 "Hualong One" units have been put into commercial operation both domestically and internationally.

On this basis, the "Hualong One" research and development team, in collaboration with industry partners, has completed nearly 100 design optimisations and iteratively rolled out "Hualong One" 2.0.

On July 31, the State Council Executive Meeting approved eight nuclear power units, among which Phase III of the Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant of CGN has been designated as a demonstration project for "Hualong One" 2.0.

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PETRONAS PROGRESSES MALAYSIA’S UPSTREAM DEVELOPMENT WITH ESTUARY CLUSTER PSC AWARD AND MUTIARA CLUSTER SEISMIC DATA HANDOVER

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS, through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has marked two key milestones in advancing Malaysia's upstream sector with the award of the Estuary Cluster Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and the handover of seismic data for the Mutiara Cluster, supporting continued exploration and resource development efforts.

MPM recently awarded the Small Field Asset Production Sharing Contract (SFA PSC) for the Estuary Cluster to Harvester Energy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Harvester), a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvester Energy Pty Ltd, based in Australia.

Comprising the Lerek, Korbu and Diwangsa fields, the Estuary Cluster is located within the Malay Basin, a proven hydrocarbon province offshore Peninsular Malaysia. The cluster is expected to unlock stranded marginal oil resources through a technology-led development concept centred on a novel shallow-water subsea development approach.

This approach is expected to accelerate first commercial production, reduce capital expenditure and minimise the physical footprint compared with conventional development concepts. It also supports the reuse and redeployment of production infrastructure, in line with PETRONAS’ intent to enable innovative, commercially viable and lower-impact solutions for Malaysia’s small field assets.

Senior Vice President of MPM, Datuk Ir. (Dr) Bacho Pilong said, “The award of the Estuary Cluster PSC reflects PETRONAS’ continued focus on unlocking Malaysia’s discovered resources through innovative and fit-for-purpose development solutions. By introducing technology-led approaches, we are opening new pathways to monetise small and stranded fields that may otherwise remain undeveloped.”

The award marks Harvester’s entry into Malaysia’s upstream sector and reinforces Malaysia’s position as an attractive destination for agile and technology-focused energy players seeking to participate in small field development opportunities.

The cluster was offered through Malaysia Bid Round Plus (MBR+), which complements the annual Malaysia Bid Round (MBR) by providing investors with year-round access to selected upstream opportunities, and technical data through PETRONAS myPROdata. Beyond creating new investment opportunities, MPM is also supporting the progression of existing discoveries towards development by reducing technical uncertainties and enabling more informed development decisions.

MPM has also recently handed over an enhanced 3D seismic dataset to DIALOG Resources Sdn Bhd (DIALOG) for the Mutiara Cluster, located off the east coast of Sabah, marking a significant step towards progressing the cluster’s development towards production and advancing discovered resources in the Sandakan Basin.

Datuk Ir. (Dr) Bacho said, “The delivery of this enhanced dataset marks an important milestone for the Sandakan Basin, representing MPM’s first acquisition of new 3D seismic data over an area with existing coverage. The improved subsurface imaging will enable DIALOG to better evaluate Mutiara Cluster’s resources and support East Sabah’s long-term energy security.”

The Mutiara Cluster comprises five discovered marginal oil and gas fields, namely Nymphe, Nymphe North, Kuda Terbang, Benrinnes and Mutiara Hitam. Awarded to DIALOG under an SFA PSC during MBR 2025, the cluster is targeting first production by 2029.

The development of the Mutiara Cluster is further supported by efforts to optimise project cost and accelerate the First Gas Date, as well as the sharing of information and technical proposals to advance the cluster’s development.

These efforts are complemented by the ongoing collaboration with Sabah state agencies to foster development synergy and stakeholder alignment in support of Sabah’s East Coast long-term energy growth.

Together, the Estuary Cluster PSC award and the Mutiara Cluster seismic data handover demonstrate PETRONAS’ broader approach to strengthening Malaysia’s upstream proposition by widening access to investment opportunities and enabling resources to progress towards production more efficiently.

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MPM Pic-1.jpg: PETRONAS, through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), recently awarded Small Field Asset Production Sharing Contract (SFA PSC) for the Estuary Cluster to Harvester Energy (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Present at ceremony were (from left to right) Senior General Manager of Governance & Strategic Relations, MPM, Nurunnajwa Mohd Aras; Managing Director of Harvester Energy, Christopher Merrick; witnessed by Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong, SVP of MPM.

MPM Pic-2.jpg: During the same event, MPM handed over enhanced 3D seismic dataset to DIALOG Resources Sdn Bhd (DIALOG) for the Mutiara Cluster. Present at ceremony were (from left to right) Senior General Manager of Resource Exploration, MPM, Azmir Zamri; Deputy Managing Director, Upstream of DIALOG, Saiful AzuanAbdul Aziz; witnessed by SVP of MPM Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong, and Chief Executive Officer of DIALOG, Mustaffa Kamal Abu Bakar.
SOURCE: PETRONAS

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Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword Drives Series Past 10 Mln Sales

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Capcom Co Ltd announced that worldwide sales of Onimusha: Way of the Sword surpassed one million units on its first day of release, pushing cumulative sales of the Onimusha series past 10 million units.

The latest title marks the first new game in the series in more than 20 years and is a swordplay action game featuring protagonist Miyamoto Musashi, set in Edo-era Kyoto. The game combines the series’ sword-based action with updated technology, a narrative-driven experience and detailed visual environments.

Capcom in a statement said several pre-launch marketing initiatives, including multiple demo releases and hands-on exhibitions, helped broaden awareness of the title and contributed to its strong launch-day performance.

The company said it continues to release major new titles while also focusing on reactivating intellectual properties (IPs) that have not received new releases recently. Capcom aims to maximise corporate value by leveraging its extensive content library, including the Onimusha franchise.

The Onimusha series comprises swordplay action games in which players take on the roles of warriors with supernatural powers derived from the Oni, battling monsters seeking world domination.

The series has recorded cumulative sales of more than 10 million units since the first title was released in 2001, with Way of the Sword helping the franchise reach the latest milestone.

Capcom is a global developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, personal computers (PCs), handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company is known for major franchises including Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney.

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BIDGELY TO SHOWCASE AI-DRIVEN SMART METER INSIGHTS AT ENLIT ASIA 2026

Bidgely will showcase how AI unlocks the true potential of smart meter data to help utilities drive enterprise-wide impact.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bidgely will showcase its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven smart meter analytics at Enlit Asia 2026, demonstrating how utilities across Southeast Asia can use advanced data insights to improve customer experience, protect revenue and strengthen grid planning.


In a statement, Bidgely said the event will be held from Sept 22 to 24 in BSD City, Jakarta, bringing together utilities, regulators, technology providers and energy leaders from across the ASEAN region.


Bidgely Vice President for EMEA and APAC, Nipun Jain, said utilities across Southeast Asia have established a strong digital foundation through rapid advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) rollouts, with smart meters generating valuable operational data.


He said the company will demonstrate how AI and machine-learning analytics can turn interval data into outcomes such as reducing bill shock, addressing non-technical losses and building a more resilient grid.


At Enlit Asia, Bidgely will highlight solutions across three areas — value to consumer, revenue protection and advanced grid intelligence.


Its consumer-focused solutions provide personalised, appliance-level energy-use insights while equipping customer service representatives with data to resolve complex enquiries. For revenue protection, its AI algorithms analyse AMI data to identify anomalies and help utilities detect energy theft and reduce non-technical losses.


For grid intelligence, Bidgely will demonstrate how utilities can gain greater visibility into distribution assets, including transformer capacity and asset stress, as the adoption of distributed energy resources such as solar and electric vehicles increases.


Bidgely’s UtilityAI platform can be deployed as a fully managed software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution or within a utility’s preferred cloud and data environment, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Snowflake and Databricks.


The company will also participate in thought leadership sessions covering digitalisation and AI, ASEAN energy dialogue and grid modernisation, alongside three technical presentations on asset visibility, grid and feeder-level forecasting, and distributed intelligence for greater grid flexibility and resilience.


Through its participation at Enlit Asia 2026, Bidgely aims to demonstrate how utilities can move beyond using smart meter data primarily for billing and apply AI-powered analytics to support operational intelligence, customer engagement and the transition towards more resilient energy networks.


-- BERNAMA

EDGECONNEX JOINS SINGAPORE SUSTAINABLE DATA CENTRE TESTBED

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- EdgeConneX, a global provider of Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density infrastructure solutions, has joined the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed Phase 2.0 (STDCT 2.0) Consortium as a top-tier anchor partner, strengthening its involvement in sustainable and efficient data centre innovation in Singapore.

The multi-year commitment includes funding for a shared infrastructure pool and direct contributions to selected projects, including EdgeConneX’s high-density data centre solution, Ingenuity. The collaboration will focus on next-generation, AI-ready data centre technologies suited to tropical operating conditions.

In a statement, EdgeConneX Senior Vice President of Engineering, Thorsten Ziegler said the company sees value in programmes such as STDCT 2.0 that bridge research and deployment by testing technologies in live operating environments and translating innovation into scalable solutions.

Hosted by the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) College of Design and Engineering, STDCT was launched in 2023 as the first data centre testbed in the tropics. Phase 2.0 focuses on technologies including advanced liquid cooling, heat-rejection systems, grid-responsive operations and artificial intelligence (AI)-native digital twins for ultra-high-density computing environments.

EdgeConneX will co-invest in and help shape the shared research infrastructure while participating in collaborative research and development, technology integration and field validation.

The testbed will include modular data centre environments, advanced cooling systems, high-resolution instrumentation and telemetry platforms, and an AI-native digital twin for system modelling, optimisation and predictive operations.

The STDCT 2.0 initiative brings together academia and industry to evaluate, validate, de-risk and accelerate sustainable data centre technologies for tropical environments, with the aim of supporting Singapore’s development as a hub for next-generation AI infrastructure.

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PROFEX Awards 2026

Caption : PROFEX Awards 2026 by BIM, curated by SEBA, celebrates Malaysia’s professional excellence and strengthens business connectivity. 

Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim to officiate PROFEX 2026 as Malaysia’s professional community comes together to recognise leadership, innovation and national contribution

 
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) will present the inaugural PROFEX Awards 2026, curated by SEBA, as part of PROFEX 2026 and Malaysia Professional Day, bringing together Malaysia’s professional, corporate, entrepreneurial and industry communities on 29–30 September 2026 at the KLGCC Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
 
Positioned as a distinguished platform for professional recognition and industry connectivity, the PROFEX Awards by BIM, curated by SEBA, will recognise outstanding professionals, entrepreneurs, organisations and business leaders who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, innovation, integrity and meaningful contributions to their respective industries and to Malaysia’s development.
 
More than an awards programme, the initiative is designed to create a meaningful platform where recognition can lead to greater professional visibility, stronger industry relationships, business opportunities and regional collaboration.
 
Recognising Excellence That Contributes to Nation Building
The PROFEX Awards is founded on the principle that professional achievement should not only be celebrated, but also leveraged to inspire progress and create wider economic and societal value.
 
Across industries, Malaysia’s professionals play a critical role in driving innovation, strengthening organisations, creating employment, improving standards and contributing towards the nation’s competitiveness.
 
Through the PROFEX Awards, BIM seeks to provide a credible platform that celebrates these contributions while encouraging professionals and organisations to continue pursuing excellence, ethical leadership and purposeful impact.
 
The Awards will bring together distinguished professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, business owners, industry representatives, professional bodies and institutional stakeholders under a common platform centred on the theme of recognising contributions and empowering Malaysia’s future.
 
Curated by SEBA: Turning Recognition into Connectivity
The PROFEX Awards will be curated by SEBA, a platform under Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia, bringing SEBA’s experience in business recognition, entrepreneurship, stakeholder engagement and regional connectivity to the initiative. With an established track record in recognising outstanding organisations, entrepreneurs and industry leaders, SEBA brings a credible and structured approach to identifying and celebrating excellence across the professional ecosystem. The collaboration is intended to extend the value of recognition beyond the awards stage.
 
Through SEBA’s ecosystem and networks, the PROFEX Awards will provide opportunities for recipients and participating organisations to strengthen their profiles, expand professional networks, engage potential partners and clients, participate in industry conversations and develop new business relationships.
This approach reflects a shared vision between BIM and SEBA to establish the PROFEX Awards as a platform where professional excellence meets meaningful opportunity.
 
Advancing Malaysia’s Professional and Business Community
As Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as a competitive, progressive and connected economy, its professional community remains central to advancing national aspirations.
 
PROFEX 2026 seeks to bring different professions, industries and business communities together to encourage collaboration and greater cross-sector engagement.
 
The platform aims to:
●  Recognise outstanding professional, entrepreneurial and organisational achievements;
●  Promote leadership, integrity, innovation and excellence within Malaysia’s professional community;
●  Facilitate meaningful professional and business relationships;
●  Encourage cross-industry collaboration and knowledge exchange;
●  Provide greater visibility to established and emerging professionals and organisations;
●  Strengthen connections between professional communities, businesses and institutions; and
●  Support Malaysia’s role as an important business and professional hub within ASEAN.
 
Building Stronger Malaysia–ASEAN Connections
With ASEAN representing one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions, Malaysian professionals and businesses have significant opportunities to expand their networks and participate in cross-border partnerships.
 
The PROFEX Awards by BIM, curated by SEBA, will progressively develop its regional engagement by connecting Malaysian professionals and organisations with broader business and industry communities throughout ASEAN.
 
This regional dimension is intended to facilitate business introductions, professional collaborations, investment conversations, knowledge exchange and market exploration.
 
It also provides Malaysian organisations and professionals with a platform to enhance their visibility among regional stakeholders while strengthening Malaysia’s position as a centre for professional excellence, entrepreneurship and business leadership.
 
A Platform for Strategic Partnerships
 
The PROFEX Awards is a new national recognition platform established to celebrate outstanding excellence, leadership, professionalism and contributions across Malaysia’s diverse professional community.
 
Conceived as part of the broader PROFEX platform, the Awards seek to give greater national visibility to individuals and organisations whose expertise, integrity and achievements contribute meaningfully to Malaysia’s development. Over time, the PROFEX Awards aspires to develop into a highly respected national recognition associated with professional excellence and service to the nation.
 
Beyond recognition, the PROFEX Awards is designed to create meaningful opportunities for corporations, government-linked organisations, institutions, professional bodies and strategic partners to engage with an influential community of professionals, industry leaders and decision-makers.
 
Partnerships surrounding the PROFEX Awards can extend beyond conventional event sponsorship. They may encompass industry collaborations, professional development initiatives, thought-leadership programmes, business matching, knowledge-sharing platforms and other strategic initiatives that strengthen Malaysia’s professional ecosystem.
 
For corporate and institutional partners, the platform offers an opportunity not only to demonstrate industry leadership, but also to build meaningful relationships with Malaysia’s professional and business communities and contribute to the advancement of professional excellence nationally.
 
Professor ChM Dr. Juan Joon Ching, President of Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia, said:
 
“The PROFEX Awards is about recognising the people and organisations whose professionalism, expertise, leadership and commitment make a meaningful contribution to Malaysia. Professional excellence deserves greater national recognition because professionals are integral to the institutions, industries and services that drive our country forward.
 
“Our ambition is for the PROFEX Awards to grow into a respected national recognition of professional excellence. More importantly, we want recognition to become a catalyst for stronger collaboration, deeper professional networks and new opportunities that ultimately contribute to Malaysia’s progress.”
 
Professor Juan added that the Awards form part of a broader vision to strengthen the visibility, connectivity and collective contribution of Malaysia’s professional community.
 
Importantly, the PROFEX Awards is distinct from PROFEX 2026. While the PROFEX Awards serves as a dedicated platform for recognising professional excellence, PROFEX 2026 is the broader national platform bringing together professional bodies, industry, institutions and stakeholders for engagement, collaboration and dialogue.
 
The presence of Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim at PROFEX 2026 further underscores the national significance of bringing Malaysia’s diverse professional community together on a common platform and recognising the important role of professionals in the country’s continued development.
 
PROFEX Awards will take place from 29–30 September 2026 at the KLGCC Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
 
ABOUT PROFEX 2026
PROFEX 2026 is a professional engagement platform organised by Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) that brings together Malaysia’s professional community to connect, collaborate, innovate and contribute towards national development.
Held in conjunction with Malaysia Professional Day, PROFEX provides a platform for professional networking, industry engagement, thought leadership, recognition and cross-sector collaboration.
The 2026 edition carries the spirit of:
Uniting Professions, Transforming Malaysia's Future
 
ABOUT PROFEX AWARDS BY BIM
The PROFEX Awards by BIM, curated by SEBA, is a professional and business recognition platform dedicated to celebrating outstanding individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals, organisations and industry leaders who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, innovation, integrity and significant contribution to their respective sectors.
 
Beyond recognition, the platform is designed to facilitate stronger professional networks, business opportunities and meaningful connections across Malaysia and ASEAN.
 
ABOUT BALAI IKHTISAS MALAYSIA
Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) – Malaysian Professional Centre serves as a platform representing and connecting Malaysia’s professional community. BIM promotes collaboration, professional excellence and greater engagement among professional bodies and stakeholders while supporting the role of professionals in Malaysia’s economic and national development.
 
ABOUT SME AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP BUSINESS AWARDS
SME and Entrepreneurship Business Awards (SEBA), a platform by Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia (YUM), is a leading business recognition and entrepreneurial ecosystem platform dedicated to celebrating outstanding entrepreneurs, businesses, SMEs, brands and industry leaders.
Beyond recognition, SEBA focuses on creating opportunities for business visibility, strategic networking, industry engagement and regional connectivity, enabling its community to develop meaningful relationships and explore opportunities throughout Malaysia and ASEAN.

SOURCE: Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
MEDIA & OFFICIAL ENQUIRIES
PROFEX 2026 / Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia
Name: Lisa Chong
Centre Director
Tel: 7728 7171
Email: lisa.chong@bim.org.my

PROFEX Awards / SEBA
Name: Suzy
Tel: +6012 492 0079 
Email: media@seba.asia/Support@seba.asia

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