COVID-19: Mary Kay Inc contributes nearly US$10 million for global support

Add caDavid Holl, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mary Kay Inc. (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 -- Mary Kay Inc has contributed nearly US$10 million in monetary donations, product donations and distribution support in the countries where it operates and communities in critical need worldwide. (US$1 = RM4.33)

The initiative is an effort to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and support frontline workers, according to a statement.

“It’s our responsibility to help those affected by this virus, either directly, like our frontline workers, or indirectly, like women and children impacted by the alarming uptick in domestic violence cases,” said Mary Kay Inc Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Holl.

Mary Kay Inc, its subsidiaries worldwide, and along with its four company-sponsored Foundations in Canada, Brazil, China and the United States (US) have taken the actions targeted at supporting global and national relief efforts.

Among actions include refocused global manufacturing efforts on the production and donation of essential items like personal care, hygiene products and hand sanitisers donated to healthcare systems, hospitals as well as combined frontline responders, physicians and staff worldwide.

It has also joined the World Economic Forum’s new COVID Action Platform created with the support of the World Health Organization, aiming to convene the business community for collective action, protect people’s livelihoods and facilitate business continuity, and mobilise support for the COVID-19 response.

In addition, The Mary Kay Foundation℠ (US) has also announced the opening of COVID-19 grant relief applications, offering unrestricted monetary grants for domestic violence shelters in need.

The Mary Kay China Charity Fund has donated to the Amity Foundation and made early contributions to COVID-19 relief efforts in Wuhan, China. Mary Kay China also donated nutrition, skincare and hand care products to frontline female health workers and volunteers.

More details at MaryKay.com.

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MHPS scored top market share for FGD systems in 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 -- Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Ltd (MHPS) achieved the top market share for flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems in 2019, securing 37.2 per cent of the global market.

According to a leading market research report, for the last six-year period, MHPS had the world's leading market share at 37 per cent, delivering the systems with a combined 51,010 MW of output.

This is the fifth time that MHPS has obtained the top market share during this period, according to a statement.

MHPS has consolidated the environmental technologies for thermal power plants that were developed and accumulated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd and Hitachi Ltd.

It provides the company with the capability to offer an integrated Air Quality Control System (AQCS) comprising FGD, Selective Catalytic Reduction for denitrification and Electrostatic Precipitator for dust collection systems.

MHPS will further focus efforts on the widespread adoption of AQCS while accurately assessing customer needs. It will also provide the energy security essential to economic development, promote the decarbonisation of energy and contribute to the preservation of the global environment.

More details at https://www.mhps.com.

-- BERNAMA

​ MHPS ANNOUNCES NEW COMPANY NAME

Corporate Brand Logo of Mitsubishi Power

-- Decarbonizing Electric Power for a Sustainable Future --

YOKOHAMA, Japan, April 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, today announced its new company name, Mitsubishi Power, and will also adopt a new corporate brand logo. Under its new name, Mitsubishi Power will work to enhance its reputation around the world as one of the companies enabling the decarbonization of electric power.
MHPS ANNOUNCES NEW COMPANY NAME

Aviation Week Network hosts complimentary webinars offering industry leaders’ insight on COVID-19

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Aviation Week Network is hosting a series of complimentary webinars that share valuable insight from industry leaders and Aviation Week editors on how to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis and what’s next for aviation MRO.

The webinars are both interactive, offering participants the opportunity to learn and share knowledge, and on demand, allowing viewers to access after the air date, according to a statement.

“Aviation Week Network events have always offered the best opportunities for industry networking, learning about the latest technologies and developments, sharing knowledge and making contacts,” said Aviation Week Network Managing Director (Events), Lydia Janow.

“During this time, we want to ensure that we continue to offer these interactive opportunities and share information that is relevant to what our industry is facing right now.”

The week of April 27 features five webinars, namely Assessing the Challenges of Lease Returns, April 28, 9am EDT; A Continuation of Consolidation? April 29, 9am EDT; Rapid Sustainment in the COVID-19 Era - Maintaining Collaboration, April 29, 2pm EDT; Liquidity of MROs, April 30, 9am EDT; and, Airline Panel - Risk Strategies and Returning To Service, April 30, 10:30am EDT.

Aviation Week Network is the largest multimedia information and services provider for the global aviation, aerospace, and defence industries, serving 1.7 million professionals worldwide.

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PAYMENTS MADE EASIER ON LOWYAT.NET WITH DUITNOW

From Left to Right: Peter Schiesser, Group Chief Executive Officer of PayNet; and Mr. Vijandren Ramadass, Founder/CEO of Lowyat MSC Sdn. Bhd.

· Lowyat.net is the first online community website to accept DuitNow

· Instant funds transfer for purchases on the popular Garage Sales forum

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Lowyat MSC Sdn Bhd, home to Malaysia’s leading online community, lowyat.net, announced its collaboration with Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) to provide its members with a fast and convenient way to pay for their purchases.

Close to 5 million lowyat.net active users can now transfer funds from their bank account at more than 40 participating banks using DuitNow. Launched in December 2018, DuitNow allows funds to be transferred instantly using the recipients’ DuitNow ID instead of their bank account number.

In order for lowyat.net users to purchase items on lowyat.net garage sales and pay using DuitNow, users just need to follow a few simple steps to register and enable their DuitNow ID using either their mobile, MyKad, passport or business registration number. 

“We are excited to have DuitNow enabled as a payment method on lowyat.net. With its large number of users and 200 average new sales listings daily, it supports PayNet’s vision to enable all businesses to provide fast, secure and efficient payment services for their users,” said Mr Peter Schiesser, Group Chief Executive Officer of PayNet.

“We are happy to collaborate with PayNet to offer DuitNow in our Garage Sales forum. As Malaysia’s leading online community website, enabling our users to pay in a secure, reliable and hassle-free manner is our top priority,” says Vijandren Ramadass, Founder / CEO of Lowyat MSC Sdn Bhd.

Lowyat.net’s collaboration with PayNet promotes more efficient payment services for Malaysians and also propels Malaysia’s cashless agenda further.

About Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet)

Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) is the national payments network and shared central infrastructure for Malaysia’s 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. PayNet also serves as a platform to harness the collaborative efforts of all providers of payment services to accelerate the adoption of electronic payments. In line with PayNet’s developmental agenda, PayNet’s shareholders do not receive dividends. Profits are re-invested to ensure that the nation’s financial market infrastructures and payment eco-systems are resilient, efficient and accessible to all.

About Lowyat.net

Lowyat.net is a popular Internet Forum and technology magazine website in Malaysia with MSC Malaysia status company since 2011. We evolved from a simple computers and gadgets price website for Low Yat Plaza retailers in 2002 to a website on the latest news and happenings in the digital space covering gaming, entertainment, gadgets, cars and mobile via Hype, Murai, Lipstiq, Wanista, Varnam, Moviedash and Autofreaks.

SOURCE: Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

PayNet

Name: Ms Amy Pang

Tel: +603 2264 8689

Email: amy@paynet.my

Lowyat.net

Name: Mr Surin Raj

Tel: +603 2282 3154

Email: surin@voxel.asia

--BERNAMA

PULSE SECURE ACCESS SUITE AND PULSE SDP HIGHLIGHTED IN NEW ZERO TRUST NETWORK SECURITY MARKET INSIGHT REPORT

Pulse Access Suite provides uniquely integrated remote, mobile, cloud and network solutions to enable hybrid IT secure access and Zero Trust

SINGAPORE, April 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pulse Secure, the leading provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, today announced its Access Suite and SDP solution were recognized in a recently published analyst report - Market Insights: Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) for Zero Trust Network Security, 2020.

PULSE SECURE ACCESS SUITE AND PULSE SDP HIGHLIGHTED IN NEW ZERO TRUST NETWORK SECURITY MARKET INSIGHT REPORT

​XI'AN LAUNCHES ANTI-PANDEMIC COOPERATION WITH HER INTERNATIONAL SISTER CITIES

​XI'AN LAUNCHES ANTI-PANDEMIC COOPERATION WITH HER INTERNATIONAL SISTER CITIES

​JUNIPER NETWORKS PROVIDES DEUTSCHE TELEKOM WITH A MANAGED SD-WAN PLATFORM TO DELIVER END-TO-END OVERLAY SERVICES TO ITS ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS

Integrated hardware and software solution underpins rollout of Software-Defined managed services offering

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI driven networks, has partnered with T-Systems, one of the world-leading cross-manufacturer digital service providers, to create and deliver a managed SD-WAN infrastructure as part of an end-to-end service overlay solution for companies with complex network and connectivity requirements.

With this service offering, T-Systems is focusing on the adoption of modern enterprise networking with a secure, managed platform for the delivery of multicloud hosted applications, as well as delivering standardized services as managed SD-WAN overlay services, called Smart SD-WAN. Smart SD-WAN powered by Juniper is a cornerstone of an advanced, secure networking infrastructure, which is the foundation of T-Systems’ digital transformation strategy.

Having already secured a major European transportation brand as a flagship customer for these services, T-Systems is expecting its offering to provide a compelling proposition for a wide range of enterprises to deliver significant revenues to its business. Ultimately, T-Systems is committed to helping its enterprise customers navigate digital transformation by reducing complexity, managing costs effectively and increasing data protection capabilities. Furthermore, providing its customers with greater visibility into the network, as a core business asset, helps them achieve their digital goals more easily.

News Highlights:
To create this new offering, T-Systems has integrated a range of Juniper products including:

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IMU COLLABORATES WITH FUSIONEX TO INTEGRATE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Fusionex Office of Superheroes (Photo: Business Wire)

IMU COLLABORATES WITH FUSIONEX TO INTEGRATE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

K3 CLOUD SERVICES ACHIEVES SECURE SEGMENTATION ACROSS NETWORK ENVIRONMENTS WITH HILLSTONE CLOUDHIVE

K3 CLOUD SERVICES ACHIEVES SECURE SEGMENTATION ACROSS NETWORK ENVIRONMENTS WITH HILLSTONE CLOUDHIVE

ECOKNIGHTS ENHANCES DIGITAL EXPERIENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH WEBSITE REVAMP

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Non-governmental environmental organization EcoKnights revamped its website to enhance its online presence and reach a wider audience in today’s digital age.

Amid the growing importance of environmental sustainability, EcoKnights recognized the need to communicate more efficiently via a virtual and centralized platform, especially as more services become digitalized.

The newly improved website boasts a fresh and user-friendly interface to facilitate seamless digital interactions with the organization’s numerous sustainability programs. New structures and streamlined content were also introduced to enhance users’ digital experience.

“Communication is key in the work we do, and using the right tools, such as the website, helps us disseminate information, mobilize communities and gather the necessary support to create impact-driven sustainability initiatives,” EcoKnights Founder and President Dr Yasmin Rasyid said.

“We wanted to ensure that we are constantly being current in our tools and channels of communication, and I hope the revamped new website will serve as a great platform for all.”

Among the new digital features available is an online fundraising platform to finance key environmental projects. This allows users to take direct action irrespective of geographical limitations and time constraints.

Current projects in need of funding include Trees ForUs – a tree-planting initiative to rehabilitate and rejuvenate degraded land – and Fund to Filter which aims to provide Orang Asal communities with affordable solutions to access clean water.

EcoKnights Program Director Fadly Bakhtiar said the organization made a significant impact in the transition into sustainability, and it is time for its digital presence to catch up.

“We want to reach out to and engage with like-minded individuals as well as the general public who are keen on strengthening our vision of empowering people to live sustainably,” Fadly said.

“As we continuously work on improving our brand image and share more impact-driven stories via the revamped website, we aim to grow our online traffic by 50% year-on-year in 2020. We want to establish EcoKnights as an important stakeholder at the national level, especially as environmental and sustainability issues pose a serious threat to Malaysia,” he added.  

As an environmental organization, EcoKnights develops and implements a large number of sustainability programs across five dedicated pillars. The pillars comprise of Community Development & Education; Public Outreach; Rehabilitation, Restoration & Conservation; Sustainability Communications; and Youth Development & Volunteerism.

All of these pillars further drive flagship programs that contribute to positive social, environmental and economic change. Since its inception in 2005, EcoKnights made significant contributions to the field of environmental sustainability, ranging from tree planting to waste collection to executing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and more.

EcoKnights is further on the lookout for driven and determined individuals from any background to join the organization. The newly designed Talent Development webpage allows a streamlined and better approach to an online application for internship and volunteering opportunities at EcoKnights.

Strong economic value was further unlocked from EcoKnights’ sustainability programs in the form of employment opportunities, impact markets and fundraising initiatives.

Make a difference today and visit EcoKnights’ new website at ecoknights.org.my

 

About EcoKnights
 

EcoKnights is an environmental non-governmental organization (NGO) registered with the Registrar of Societies Malaysia. EcoKnights' core focus areas are in environmental education; smart partnerships; strategic engagement and on-ground efforts as well as capacity building of youths. In these areas, EcoKnights focuses on working with key stakeholders to deliver strategically designed developmental interventions, further contributing to positive social, environmental and economic change. More information about EcoKnights can be obtained from www.ecoknights.org.my. For more current updates on what EcoKnights is up to, find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @EcoKnights.
 

For photos (announcement poster and snapshots of the website), please click here.

SOURCE: EcoKnights

Maybank Foundation & Perdana Leadership Foundation Launch "empowering Youth For A Better ASEAN" Writing & Photo Contest 2020

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- Have you ever felt inspired to write a story that would capture the hearts of readers, compose a compelling essay to highlight the need for climate action, or capture stunning photographs to showcase the efforts of those seeking to save the environment?  If you said yes to any of the above, enter the Maybank Foundation – Perdana Leadership Foundation Writing & Photo Contest 2020 “Empowering Youth for a Better ASEAN”! With “Climate Action” as its theme, the contest is open to Malaysian youth aged 13 to 23 years old, wherever they are in the world. The contest seeks stories, essays, and photos that would inspire our youth to reflect on our shared environmental concerns and ultimately, take action.  Encik Shahril Azuar Jimin, the CEO of Maybank Foundation, said “We believe the return of the contest is timely and its theme befitting, given the adverse consequences of climate shifts in Malaysia and around the world. We look forward to receiving intelligent and creative written pieces as well as compelling photos from young Malaysians, wherever they may be in the world. Furthermore, it is part of our broader commitment to positively impact communities in markets where Maybank operates, and as ASEAN becoming a more closer-knit community, we hope to inspire our youth to consider their role as future leaders.” Maybank Foundation has consistently engaged with various communities as part of its commitment to support them in their personal development. Maybank is focused on activities that would create meaningful, measurable and sustainable impacts, and complement its mission of humanising financial services.  Maybank Foundation - Perdana Leadership Foundation Writing & Photo Contest 2020 “Empowering Youth for a Better ASEAN” seeks to encourage and reward articulate and creative expression via writing or photographs, as well as to raise awareness on environmental issues. There will be three separate categories of participation: Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Photo, in two languages: Bahasa Malaysia and English. Exciting prizes await winners of the contest, with up to RM3,000 in cash up for winning, along with iPads, Kindles, as well as sponsorship to a leadership camp or summit.  

“While the prizes offered are an incentive for young Malaysians to participate, we also hope that young people would want to express their thoughts and ideas on the central issue of climate action. We believe that the ability to communicate well lie at the heart of good leadership and recognise that the platforms of communications change over time. Today’s leaders also have to engage using words, stories, and visuals. This contest serves to underscore the relevance of clear articulation and creative expression,” said Tan Sri Nik Mohamed Nik Yaacob, Executive Director, Perdana Leadership Foundation.  

The contest will run from 17th April until 30th September this year. The last edition of the contest in 2015 garnered more than 4,000 entries from young Malaysians all over the world.  This is the sixth edition of the contest, and the second year that Maybank Foundation is the Title Sponsor. Naza Corporation, and MPH Bookstores are Supporting Sponsors, while the Ministry of Education Malaysia, and Ministry of Higher Education are Supporting Partners.  More info about the contest is available at www.empoweringaseanyouth.com. You can also contact Mr Farid (faridzuan@perdana.org.my / 03-88858953) or Ms Humaira (humaira@perdana.org.my / 0388858960).  About Maybank Foundation Maybank Foundation was inaugurated as the main vehicle for corporate responsibility across Maybank Group, which is one of the top 4 banks in ASEAN. Maybank Foundation’s mandate is to identify programmes that will have the most tangible and sustainable results – efforts that will bring measurable change over the long-term. Our mandate is to create positive, long-term impact in communities in the markets where Maybank operates. It strives to identify programmes that will have the most tangible and sustainable results. Visit www.maybankfoundation.com to find out more.    About Perdana Leadership Foundation “Drawing on the Past to Serve the Future” Perdana Leadership Foundation was chartered in January 2003 as a non-profit organisation, founded with gifts from people who supported the vision of a thriving research and learning institution dedicated to the study of Malaysian leadership and nation-building. It is unique in that it began as an entirely private sector initiative, seed-funded, and organised by private sector individuals and corporations. Most of the Foundation’s present trustees were the early benefactors of this Foundation. The Foundation’s stately building in Precinct 8, Putrajaya houses the Perdana Library, an auditorium as well as a multi-purpose hall in addition to the office of the Foundation’s Honorary President, YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. A taxexempt, non-profit organisation, the Foundation intends to become the premier institution for the study of Malaysia’s Prime Ministers and the central resource centre for research into national stewardship as well as a platform for reflection, debate, and discussion with distinguished figures in Malaysian leadership. Visit www.perdana.org.my to find out more.   SOURCE: Perdana Leadership Foundation  ​http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=37187

CHONGQING LIANGJIANG NEW AREA: INTELLIGENT DEVELOPMENT ACCELERATES PRODUCTION RESUMPTION

CHONGQING LIANGJIANG NEW AREA: INTELLIGENT DEVELOPMENT ACCELERATES PRODUCTION RESUMPTION

Crown Bioscience announces C-suite leadership changes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Crown Bioscience has appointed Jean-Pierre Wery, PhD as executive chairman of the board, effective immediately.

According to a statement by the drug discovery and development service company, Dr Wery will also serve as chief technology officer for JSR Life Sciences LLC.

In this new role, Dr Wery will lead the JSR Life Sciences companies’ collaborative efforts to identify strategic synergies and develop innovative technologies, platforms and tools for the drug and biomarker research communities.

This leadership change ensures enhanced collaboration between CrownBio and the JSR Life Sciences family of companies to expand their already significant life sciences footprint.

In the same statement, CrownBio also announced the appointment of Armin Spura, PhD to succeed Dr Wery as chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1.

As CEO, Dr Spura will drive the global corporate strategy for CrownBio, further strengthening the company’s position at the forefront of preclinical research services across oncology, metabolic disease and inflammation.

-- BERNAMA

Hytera new solution assists COVID-19 frontliners detect abnormal body temperature

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Hytera has developed a new solution to help frontliners combat the spread of COVID-19 by using fast deployable, non-contact body temperature detection and communication technology.

According to a statement, the company has developed a safe, efficient and precise way to measure the body temperature of travellers using non-contact methods.

The solution provides a way to remotely detect the body temperatures of multiple persons at the same time, up to a distance of three metres with no risk of close touch infection.

An automatic warning is triggered and sent to Hytera PNC550 PoC radio devices, if an abnormal temperature is detected. The person whose temperature is abnormal can then be isolated, re-checked and sent to hospital, if necessary.

In addition, deployment of Hytera VM780 body worn cameras (BWCs) also helps to protect the safety of travellers and customs officials.

Border controls can lead to confrontations between officials and travellers, but BWCs can help defuse tense situations as people usually calm down if they know they are being filmed.

The Hytera VM780 enables live streaming over 4G/Wi-Fi networks. It greatly enhances situational awareness for officers in the field and supervisors in the control room, as well as helps keep personnel safer.

On the other hand, to reduce the risk of infection, doctors can use their Hytera PoC radios to make remote diagnoses and discuss each patient’s case with colleagues, using group video call or one-button instant audio call.

The PNC550 PoC radio’s five-inch touchscreen supports full operation using gloves, which further helps to protect staff from infection.

More details at https://www.hytera.com/html/pandemic-en/index.html

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CARBIOS ANNOUNCES THE PUBLICATION OF AN ARTICLE ON ITS ENZYMATIC RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY IN THE PRESTIGIOUS SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL NATURE

· This publication outlines Company’s proprietary process for converting plastic waste into new bottles - a breakthrough towards a circular economy

CLERMONT-FERRAND, France April 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --

Regulatory News:

CARBIOS (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB) (Paris:ALCRB), a company pioneering new bio-industrial solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers, announces the publication of an article in the prestigious scientific journal Nature, entitled “ An engineered PET-depolymerase to break down and recycle plastic bottles”. The article is co-authored by scientists at Carbios and at the Company’s renowned academic partner, the Toulouse Biotechnology Institute 1 (TBI).

CARBIOS ANNOUNCES THE PUBLICATION OF AN ARTICLE ON ITS ENZYMATIC RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY IN THE PRESTIGIOUS SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL NATURE

Smart Eye Camera Got Listed in the Valued Supplier List of IAPB for the First Time as a Medical Device from Japanese Corporate

TOKYO, April 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- OUI Inc., announced today that our medical device Smart Eye Camera (SEC), a smartphone attachment which functions as a conventional slit-lamp microscope and able to record the ophthalmological images and videos, has got listed in the Valued Supplier List of the International Agency of the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), for the first time as the medical device from Japanese corporate.

https://iapb.standardlist.org/the-products/smart-eye-camera-sec/

About IAPB

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is the peak body for the global eye care sector. IAPB has over 150 members worldwide drawn from NGOs and civil society, corporate organisations, professional bodies and research and eye care institutions.

IAPB was founded in 1975 to lead international efforts in blindness prevention activities. They work towards a world where no one is needlessly visually impaired, in which everyone has access to the best possible standard of eye health, and eye care is a core part of Universal Health Coverage.

IAPB works alongside the World Health Organisation (WHO) in prevention of blindness, and is promoting the WHO newly published World Report on Vision( https://www.iapb.org/advocacy/world-report-on-vision/ ), which is being launched in a number of countries during 2020.

The IAPB Standard List / Valued Supplier List( https://iapb.standardlist.org/ ), which SEC is listed on, is a platform managed by IAPB to source and compare eye health products and technologies for eye care professionals to identify and purchase high-quality eye care equipment at the right price. The List provides only products carefully evaluated by IAPB.

It is the first time for a medical device from Japanese Corporate to be in the Valued Supplier List by IAPB.

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Avisena Group Offers 'Drive-Thru' COVID-19 Screening

SHAH ALAM, April 2 (Bernama) -- AVISENA Group is now providing a ‘Drive-Thru’ Covid-19 PCR swab test at its premise, Avisena Specialist Hospital starting March 30 which offers public to receive the results within 24-48 hours.   Avisena Group President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Dr Omar Abd Hamid said: “AVISENA believes that having a comprehensive screening test facility is a key factor in the fight against COVID19 outbreak.  “This ‘drive-thru’ Covid-19 concept will encourage as many people as possible to get tested with a minimum close contact whilst maintaining social distancing. We are prepared and well-equipped to serve the public for this test in ensuring the health and safety of customers and staff.”   Most importantly, AVISENA also offers a free personalised follow up and advice by our healthcare professionals via phone calls after the test had been taken. It is an initiative by AVISENA in aiding our fellow government healthcare professionals to combat this pandemic outbreak.   This test requires the individuals to remain in their vehicles and the whole process takes in less than 10 minutes.   For those who have any concerns or suspect that they may have been exposed to the virus, the ‘drive-thru’ Covid-19 test is available from Monday to Friday, 10am till 2pm which cost RM590 nett per person. They can easily walk in or book an appointment via online registration at https://avisena.com.my/covid19/ which is available daily.  For further enquiries, members of the public are welcome to get in touch with AVISENA at 03-5515 1888 or email truecare@avisena.com.my.  AVISENA Group currently owns two hospitals, Avisena Specialist Hospital and Avisena Women’s & Children’s Specialist Hospital with both capacities of 264 beds offering a range of 75 professional medical and surgical expertise.  ABOUT AVISENA GROUP   AVISENA SPECIALIST HOSPITAL (formerly known as DEMC Specialist Hospital)   Founded 22 years ago, Avisena Specialist Hospital is a fast growing healthcare centre in Shah Alam offering a combined spectrum of primary care, specialist services and health wellness programs. Owns and operates by Avisena Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Avisena Specialist Hospital has carved out a growing reputation as a one stop medical centre for the whole family. Avisena strives to continually provide uniquely differentiated service with uncompromising commitment to service quality to all our customers.   Elegantly designed in the heart of Shah Alam city centre in Section 14, Avisena Specialist Hospital is a 9-storey hospital building with a capacity of 124 beds offering a range of 40 professional medical and surgical expertise. Avisena Specialist Hospital, MSQH accredited, brings a combination of unique boutique personalised healthcare.    Avisena Specialist Hospital has been awarded The BrandLaureate SME’s Brand Champion Award and The BrandLaureate SME’s Best Brand Award 2018/2019.   AVISENA WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S SPECIALIST HOSPITAL   AVISENA Women’s & Children’s Specialist Hospital is Malaysia’s first private hospital of its kind as well as the largest private healthcare facility in Malaysia that focuses exclusively on premier care and treatment of women and children. Started its operation in May 2019, the exclusive 19-storey personalised boutique concept building comprises 140 beds, 4 Operating Theatres (OT), full fledge child-friendly ICU, NICU and HDU. Whether experiencing the miracle of childbirth or in need of gynaecological, women’s health, paediatric care or other specialized services, AVISENA aspires to bring you personalised boutique healthcare hospital of choice.  Popular F&B retail brands such as – Street Churros, Jamaica Blue Coffee, MBG Fruits, Daily Fresh, Makcik Café and a few others have taken up space at this new hospital.   AVISENA DIALYSIS CENTRE   Located just next door to Avisena Specialist Hospital, Avisena Dialysis Centre is currently equipped with 25 machines. To meet the demand of its growing number of patients, the Group is on an expansion plan to set up another three more centres.   For more information on Avisena please visit www.avisena.com.my
Media Release is issued by:  Marketing & Corporate Communications  Avisena Group  SOURCE: Avisena Holdings Sdn Bhd (Formerly Known As DEMC Specialist Hospital)
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EdtechX Holdings (NASDAQ:EDTX) and Meten International Announce Successful Merger Closing and Capital Raise

London, March 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EdtechX Holdings (NASDAQ:EDTX) and Meten International Announce Successful Merger Closing and Capital Raise

EdtechX Holdings Acquisition Corp. (“EdtechX”) (Nasdaq: EDTX), the world’s first special purpose acquisition company focused on investing in the education services and education technology industry, and Meten International Education Group (“Meten”), a leading English language training (“ELT”) service provider in China, announced today that they have successfully completed their previously announced merger transaction.

The combined entity will operate as Meten EdtechX Education Group Ltd. (“Meten EdtechX”) and will continue to focus on providing English language and future skills training for Chinese students and professionals.

In connection with the closing of the merger transaction, EdtechX and Meten completed the private placement of US$ 36 million from institutional investors including Azimut (AZM.MI), a leading Italian asset manager with assets under management of more than US$ 60 billion, and Xiamen ITG Holding Group, a Fortune Global 500 Company engaged in range of industries across China including education. These investments add to the previous investments into Meten by China International Capital Corporation (CICC, 3908.HK) and private equity funds affiliated with Tsinghua University. The transaction is expected to accelerate the expansion of Meten’s ELT offering and its fast-growing digital platform, ‘Likeshuo’, as well as fund potential synergistic and accretive acquisitions in China and internationally.

Commenting on the announcement, Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet, CEO of EdtechX, and Charles McIntyre, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of EdtechX, jointly said:

“We believe that the closing of these simultaneous transactions during these unprecedented market conditions is a significant achievement. It is testament to the strong fundamentals of the Chinese ELT market, characterized by rapid growth in demand for practical English language learning, and the robust expansion strategy pursued by Meten EdtechX which leverages an efficient omnichannel business model and technology to deliver profitable growth.”

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MALAYSIAN REHAB DEVELOPS ONLINE ADDICTION TREATMENT DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

The Solace Asia’s online recovery program mobile team, working to support those at home suffering from addiction

MALAYSIAN REHAB DEVELOPS ONLINE ADDICTION TREATMENT DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS