Thursday, 16 May 2019

LEDDARTECH TO PARTICIPATE IN MAY 2019 AT THE JSAE 2019 EXHIBITION IN JAPAN AND TO PRESENT AT THE CVCA INTERNATIONAL VC & AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY EVENT IN CANADA

QUEBEC CITY, May 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeddarTech®, an industry leader providing the most versatile and scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform™, is pleased to announce that it will join a panel at the CVCA International: VC & Automotive Technology Event in Toronto Canada on May 21st. In addition, it will participate at the JSAE 2019 Exhibition in Japan from May 22nd until May 24th.
 
May 21, 2019:  CVCA International: VC & Automotive Technology Event, Toronto Canada
 
Frantz Saintellemy, President and COO at LeddarTech, will join a panel discussion on the strength of Canada’s auto technology sector, the value of platform technology, and investment into the technology sector of Canada’s automotive industry hosted by the CVCA, in collaboration with OMERS Ventures and the Automotive Parts Manufacturer’s Association (APMA). The panel discussion and networking event bring together Canadian and International VC investors, emerging technology companies, OEMs, and Tier-1 automotive suppliers to share insights on new software technologies and business models that are re-shaping the automotive & transportation sectors globally.
 
“Technology is evolving at a rapid pace within the automotive industry. LiDAR technology is an essential component toward enabling autonomous driving in automotive and mobility applications globally,” stated LeddarTech’s Frantz Saintellemy. “I look forward to sharing my insights on the state of Canada’s automotive technology sector, with a particular focus on LiDAR platform technology. I will also provide my thoughts regarding fundraising challenges and opportunities in the sector to the attendees of CVCA’s VC & Automotive Technology Event.”
 
May 22-24, 2019: JSAE 2019 Exhibition
 
LeddarTech will participate in the Government of Ontario Pavilion at the JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2019 in Yokohama from May 22nd until May 24th. Visit booth #415 to speak with our LiDAR specialists and discover our ADAS and AD solutions for automotive and mobility applications. LeddarTech’s authorized distributor Nagase will also be representing the product portfolio at booth #190.
 
About LeddarTech

LeddarTech is an industry leader providing the most versatile, scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform based on the unique LeddarEngine, which consists of a suite of automotive-grade, functional safety certified SoCs working in tandem with LeddarSP™ signal processing software. The company is responsible for several innovations in cutting-edge mobility remote-sensing applications, its patented technologies enhancing ADAS and autonomous driving capabilities for automobiles, trucks, buses, delivery vehicles, robotaxis, shuttles, and more. Additional information about LeddarTech is accessible at www.leddartech.com, and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
 
LeddarTech, Leddar, LeddarEngine, LeddarSP, and LeddarTech logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeddarTech Inc. All other brands, product names, and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.
 
Contact: Daniel Aitken, Vice-President of Marketing and Communications, LeddarTech Inc.
Tel.: +1-418-653-9000 ext. 232 Daniel.Aitken@Leddartech.com
 
Source: LeddarTech inc.
 
--BERNAMA

Wednesday, 15 May 2019

Payvision records achievements, shifting into new era

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Payvision, a global payment fintech player has celebrated its one-year partnership with ING, with a brand-new visual and sonic identity, marking the company’s shift into a new era.
Last year, Payvision was fuelled by its strategic partnership with ING, a complete rebranding process and more than a 50 per cent increase in transaction volume, according to a statement.

“There’s no better way to celebrate our first anniversary with ING than by redefining our DNA, reflecting the lively personality and creativity of the people behind the company,” said Payvision chief executive officer, Rudolf Booker.
The ING-Payvision partnership has brought forward an exclusive blend of payments and banking products to the industry, positioning both companies as financial services powerhouses.
Payvision’s speedy growth paired with the addition of its affiliate company, Acapture, and strategic partnership with ING has also brought forward the need to redefine its brand position in the payments industry.
As part of the rebranding process, the Acapture platform was integrated under the new Payvision brand, uniting the payment solutions offered via Acapture with Payvision’s acquiring network, which encompasses the team’s creativity and energy to drive the company’s growth.
In addition, Payvision has worked with Saffron for the company’s visual identity to show its original personality through brand expression, and partnered MassiveMusic to define its sonic identity and bring the beat of payments to life.
For more information, contact https://www.payvision.com.
-- BERNAMA

AMBANK GROUP WINS AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Berhad has won the Sustainability Award 2019 at the 16th Annual RAM League Awards held on Thursday, 25 April 2019, at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.  AmBank Group is the first banking group in Malaysia to be accorded this award based on Sustainability Rating, a holistic method developed by RAM Ratings to measure sustainability performance.

AmInvestment Bank Berhad (“AmInvestment Bank”)’s Capital Markets Group also received two awards, being joint second placing in Lead Manager Award 2018 by Number of Issues and joint second placing for Lead Manager Award (Sukuk) 2018 by Number of Issues.

Commenting on the Sustainability Award win, Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group said, “We are pleased to be recognised as the first banking group to receive this award from RAM, and to see all of the hard work which everyone in the Group has put into this achievement pay off. As a responsible banking institute that subscribes to the principles of good governance, we are committed to creating a positive social impact for the nation.”

Seohan Soo, Chief Executive Officer, AmInvestment Bank, added, “AmInvestment Bank is honoured to be recognised by an esteemed agency such as RAM. We will continue to provide investment banking solutions for our sovereign, corporate and institutional clients and leverage on our strong presence to maintain and strengthen our investment banking franchise.”

About AmBank Group
AMMB Holdings Berhad is the holding company of AmBank Group and has been listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia since 1988. It is the sixth-largest banking group by assets in Malaysia, with a market capitalisation of around RM11.6 billion and assets of RM137.9 billion at 31 March 2018.

AmBank Group is one of Malaysia’s premier financial solutions groups with over 43 years of experience in supporting Malaysians in their economic development. AmBank Group offers a wide range of both conventional and Islamic financial solutions and services, including wholesale banking, retail banking, investment banking, underwriting of general insurance, life assurance and takaful, stock and share broking, futures broking, investment advisory and management services in assets, real estate investment trust and unit trusts.

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) is the biggest shareholder in the AmBank Group with a 23.8% holding and provides support with Board representation, risk and financial governance, product offerings and new business developments. In the general insurance business, the Group has partnered with Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG). In the life assurance and family takaful businesses, the Group has a partnership with MetLife International Holdings Inc (MetLife). The Group benefits in terms of expertise transfer from IAG and MetLife.

For more information, please visit www.ambankgroup.com

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Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Lantern Media sparks brands marketing objectives via AI advertising network

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Lantern Media, an out-of-home (OOH) media company is set to take mall advertising to new heights with its digital LED advertising network which operates on artificial intelligence (AI) to help brands achieve their marketing objectives.

“With in-mall advertising becoming more and more popular, Lantern Media would like to capitalise on this growing trend by offering data accountability - clear reporting and analytics,” said Lantern Media co-founder, Paul Leo Versley.

“This is to ensure that all impact is measurable, so that brands would have a better insight into their marketing outcomes. Although OOH advertising is currently being widely used, it is difficult to measure the impact. Our screens address this gap.”

By gathering geographical and socio-economic data, these screens enable malls to track daily footfall and user engagement, thus providing brands with data accountability, according to a statement.

Lantern Media’s LED screens utilise the latest in AI technology, enabling advertisers to track user engagement with their content.

Through each screen’s facial recognition feature, brands are able to accurately measure the number of authentic views their advertisements receive daily whereby, the screens also identify each viewer’s age and gender to determine if they fit the brand’s target audience.

Currently, Lantern Media has more than 100 fully operational screens in malls across the Klang Valley.

The company has worked with both local brands to track and document data derived from user views to achieve more quantifiable results and effective engagement.

Lantern Media is a grant receiver from Cradle Fund under the CIP300 programme. It plans to add 100 more screens in the near future, further expanding its reach in the country.

-- BERNAMA

Korean Creatip rebrands for communication efficiency with global customers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Creatip, a Korean digital marketing group has rebranded to improve the efficiency of communication with potential global customers.
“Our company is ready to jump up to be a leading marketing group that provides full digital marketing services throughout Asia. The rebranding will help us to present our capability and vision more clearly to potential customers,” said Creatip marketing team leader, Jade Kim.

As part of the rebranding process, Creatip’s website has been renewed to better reflect its marketing experience and know-how obtained over the last decade.
With its user-friendly intuitive design, the website invites clients, industry experts and students to share various marketing examples and performances.
With the growing number of customers from Korea, the company has launched the website’s Korean version and added Japanese and Chinese languages to beef up synergy within the group when it launches Japan’s branch in the latter half of the year, and in China, next year.
Founded in 2008, Creatip provides global customers with marketing performances and full social media marketing services. For more information, contact http://creatip.co.kr.

-- BERNAMA

Monday, 13 May 2019

A MALAYSIAN CELEBRATION WITH YAYASAN PETRONAS

Triple festive joy for less privileged communities celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Kaamatan and Gawai
 
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The Sentuhan KasihYayasan PETRONAS festive programme is back again, bringing cheer to at least 2,800 less privileged Malaysian families and individuals, celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Kaamatan and Gawai.

From 8 May until 15 June 2019, Yayasan PETRONAS is joining hands with state agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and volunteers from the PETRONAS group to assist families in need and hand out basic necessities, household items, hampers and ‘duit raya’ nationwide.

The Foundation will be distributing RM815,000 in cash and kind throughout the Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS programmes in May and June this year, starting with Ramadan, followed by Kaamatan, Gawai and Aidilfitri.

The planned activities include nationwide Iftar ceremonies throughout Ramadan, ‘gotong royong’ with volunteers, and life skills training for members of the respective communities.

Yayasan PETRONAS Acting Chief Executive Officer Lita Osman said: “We want to ensure good flourishes through acts of kindness. It brings me great joy that we are able to expand the Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS festive programme to more states, communities and families this year. Our team of volunteers is stronger than ever, so we can direct more resources to do more good.”

Farhanuddin A Razak, a regular volunteer who will be taking part said: “Even though I’ve helped out many times at similar events, I am still eager to help others as it gives me a sense of purpose. It’s especially meaningful if we could make this festive season more joyful for those who are not able to celebrate with their family or friends.”

The Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS programme is part of the Foundation’s Community Well-being and Development focus area, initiated to coincide with every major celebration in Malaysia. It provides an avenue for Yayasan PETRONASto work with communities to provide for their basic needs and well-being.
 
Please click to download photos of Sentuhan Kasih Yayasan PETRONAS

About Yayasan PETRONAS  
 
Yayasan PETRONAS is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of PETRONAS. Its mission is to contribute to the well-being of society. Yayasan PETRONAS aims to deliver sustainable impact, improving the quality of life and socio-economic outcomes for communities across the nation through its focus areas in Education, Community Well-being and Development and the Environment.
 
W: https://www.yayasanpetronas.com.my
FB: https://www.facebook.com/yayasanpetronasmy/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yayasanpetronas/
 
Issued by:
YAYASAN PETRONAS

Source: Yayasan PETRONAS 

 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Reshvinder Kaur
Tel: + 60 17-275 7985
Email: resh.kaur@ceria.asia

Lim Wei Wen
Tel: +6012 3223476
Email: weiwen.lim@petronas.com

--BERNAMA 

DUITNOW LAUNCH CONTEST - REWARDS TWO WINNERS WITH MERCEDES-BENZ CARS




KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- On 2 May 2019, Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) held a prize giving ceremony for the DuitNow Launch Contest where two lucky winners drove home a Mercedes GLC200 and Mercedes A200 car.  The contest, which is running for 5 months, offers a total of RM4 million in life-changing prizes.

In December 2018, PayNet in collaboration with banks in Malaysia launched DuitNow, which allows bank customers to transfer money instantly and securely on a 24/7 basis at banks’ Internet or Mobile banking channels.  DuitNow funds transfers can be directed using the recipients’ mobile numbers, MyKad or business registration numbers.

In conjunction with DuitNow’s launch, bank customers stand a chance to win amazing prizes including a RM1 million dream home, a total of RM1 million in cash prizes, five RM20,000 IKEA gift card shopping sprees, a RM100,000 Malaysia Airlines holiday package, a Mercedes-Benz GLC200 and a Mercedes-Benz A200.  The DuitNow Launch Contest runs from 8 January to 31 May 2019 and all bank customers who use DuitNow may participate in the contest.

Sending money up to RM5,000 using DuitNow is free for consumers and SMEs.  To receive money, bank customers need only perform a one-time DuitNow ID registration by linking their mobile numbers, MyKad or MyPR numbers, passport numbers, or business registration numbers with their bank accounts.

Upon completing this one-time registration, customers are eligible for the DuitNow Launch Contest whenever they make DuitNow payments.  Every DuitNow funds transfer to a unique mobile number or ID number each day counts as one contest entry.  Customers who previously registered or pre-registered for DuitNow are already eligible for the contest and can proceed to earn contest entries by sending money.

One of the lucky winners for the contest, Ms Siti Nurbaini Sophri a customer of CIMB Bank Berhad, won a Mercedes A200.  

“I use DuitNow at CIMB Bank’s Internet Banking whenever I need to send money to my family and friends because it is convenient and easy to pay to their mobile numbers.  I don’t need their bank account details to send them money.  Best of all, my DuitNow transactions are free.  I really didn’t expect to win this lovely car,” said Ms Siti.

Ms Cho Kah Poh, who drove away a GLC200 mentioned, “I still can’t believe that I have won.  Thank you DuitNow for making it possible for me to own such an luxurious car so I can now drive my family around elegantly!”, said Ms Cho a customer of OCBC Bank.  She added that she began using DuitNow in January and “found it quick and easy to send money to mobile numbers in my mobile phone contacts using DuitNow in OCBC’s mobile banking.”
 
Presenting the prizes was Mr Peter Schiesser, Group Chief Executive Officer of Payments Network Malaysia.  Speaking at the prize presentation ceremony, Mr Schiesser, said “DuitNow has received a phenomenal reception since its launch 4 months ago.  We have more than 7 million mobile numbers and identity card numbers registered to receive DuitNow payments, while transaction volume is growing more than 50% month-on-month, said Mr Peter Schiesser.

“We hope the DuitNow Launch Contest will continue to encourage more Malaysians to discover the unparalleled convenience of sending money and making payments with DuitNow.  There’s still a RM1 million house to be won.  Winning one of our prizes will truly be a life-changing experience,” said Mr Schiesser.

Visit www.duitnow.my or your preferred bank for more information.

About Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet)

PayNet is Malaysia's premier payments network and central infrastructure for financial markets.  We innovate, build and operate world-class payment systems and financial market infrastructures that safely, reliably and efficiently enable the functioning and development of Malaysia's financial system as well as the economy as a whole.  Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is PayNet's single largest shareholder, with eleven Malaysian's banks as joint shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.paynet.my

Source : Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT :
Name: Ms Amy Pang
Tel: +603 2264 8689

Email:  amy@paynet.my

--BERNAMA