KFSH&RC HONOURS TWO DECADES OF UNWAVERING WORKFORCE DEDICATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has taken great pride in recognising the exceptional dedication of its diverse workforce, with each member contributing two decades to the noble mission of patient care.

Its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Majid Al Fayyadh, personally paid tribute to these trailblazing individuals at the 44th edition of the Pioneers Honouring Ceremony, held in Jeddah and Riyadh recently.

In a statement, KFSH&RC said in conveying appreciation for the unwavering commitment to healthcare, the hospital commemorated the meaningful moments dedicated to enhancing the overall patient experience.

Central to this success is the unwavering commitment to employee development and the cultivation of a robust organisational culture, in which the hospital places special emphasis on its human capital, acknowledging their pivotal role in achieving its global prominence.

This commitment is evident through the implementation of quality programmes and services aimed at enhancing the work environment and employee productivity.

Furthermore, the success of these initiatives is reflected in an internal survey, where 78 per cent of participants recommend the work environment, and 81 per cent express satisfaction with the services provided by the hospital.

Highlighting the hospital's commitment to continuous personal and professional development, KFSH&RC regularly organises workshops, seminars, and dialogue sessions covering various topics such as leadership, time management, stress management, financial well-being, and career advancement.

Via these initiatives, KFSH&RC aspires to create an enticing work environment that attracts top-tier healthcare professionals worldwide, and this commitment aligns with its strategic goals, supporting its nearly five-decade journey to be a global leader in providing specialised healthcare through research and innovation.

-- BERNAMA

JEONJU CITY WITH KOREA'S MOST AUTHENTIC CHARM WHERE TRADITION, MODERNITY COEXIST

 

Jeonju is rich in cultural treasures and historic landmarks steeped in history and culture. (Photo: Jeonju City)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Jeonju City, a prominent tourist destination in Korea with more than 10 million annual visitors, is a hub of Korean culture where Korean authenticity is best preserved.

Officially named in the year 757, Jeonju is one of the regions with deep roots in Korean history. The city retains an extensive history and traditional culture as the foundational city of the Joseon Dynasty.

Jeonju Mayor, Woo Beom-ki said based on its historical assets and cultural capabilities, Jeonju is striving to showcase the most authentic history and strengthen its identity by preserving valuable assets while boldly innovating what needs to be changed.

“I hope tourists will have wonderful experiences and memories in Jeonju, the most Korean city where tradition and modernity coexist,” he said in a statement.

Jeonju, designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City of Gastronomy, a representative gourmet city, is the home of Korea's iconic dish, bibimbap, and a destination for epicurean travel with a taste of variety foods from bean sprout soup to Korean Table d'hôte.

In Jeonju Hanok Village, where tourists with Korea's distinctive clothing Hanbok stroll the streets, traditional Korean music performances such as pansori, fusion Korean music, and Joseon pop that bring a modern sensibility to traditional music, are available all year round.

Jeonju is the city with the largest number of living national treasures in Korea and exquisite products manufactured by craftsmen in this world-class intangible heritage city, which houses the National Intangible Heritage Center and ICHCAP under the auspices of UNESCO. Jeonju is also a significant manufacturer of “Hanji,” a paper that has gained global recognition.

A city also known for its festivals, it holds the ‘Jeonju International Film Festival’ every spring, as well as a variety of cultural events and festivals that embody Jeonju's uniqueness throughout the year, such as the Jeonju Bibimbap Festival, Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival, Jeonju International Sori Festival, and Jeonju City's representative festival Jeonju Festa.

-- BERNAMA

ALLIANZ MALAYSIA LAUNCHES ALLIANZ ECO QUEST IN PULAU TUBA

Cheerful atmosphere among students, teachers, parents, and community members as the Allianz Eco Quest was officially launched in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Tuba

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) recently launched an education empowerment programme for primary school children, Allianz Eco Quest in Pulau Tuba, Langkawi.

The two-year project – in collaboration with a Social Enterprise namely Incredible Hearts PLT – will benefit 75 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Tuba.

The students, who are aged from 10 to 12 years, will be focusing on place-based and eco-education, supported by customised gamified learning to enhance learning experiences whilst reviving their motivation towards learning. Apart from that, Allianz Eco Quest will also incorporate other elements such as shared reading to enhance literacy and performance art to instill collaboration skills.

The programme aims to encourage the students and Pulau Tuba communities to be more appreciative of the nature around them, whilst raising more awareness towards conservation. Students will also be guided in the advancement of their learning skills including literacy, comprehension, critical thinking and analytical skills.

Allianz Malaysia Berhad Chairman Zakri Khir, who officiated the launch of Allianz Eco Quest, said he hopes more paths to success will be unlocked for the children of Pulau Tuba with the development of Allianz Eco Quest.

“There is a lot of potential on this island that can be developed on the condition that the children on this island become knowledgeable and equipped with world-class skills. I am sure, it is not impossible that this beautiful island will one day be famous in the eyes of the world.

“We hope that the training and programmes available under Allianz Eco Quest can instill enthusiasm in young people to develop human capital that gives importance to the preservation of the environment,“ Zakri said.

The Allianz Eco Quest project comprises four themes namely Eco-Wellbeing, Eco-Citizen, Eco-Green and Eco-Leader.

Eco-Wellbeing recognises the integral relationship between human development and the natural environment; Eco-Citizen focuses on tasks such as documenting plant species, monitoring phenology and habitat changes, tracking animal behaviour, and contributing to conservation efforts; Eco-Green focuses on the intricate relationship between earth and space; and Eco-Leader encompasses leadership and ecotourism, prioritising the preservation of natural environments, history and the promotion of sustainable practices that directly benefit local communities.

The Allianz Eco Quest is a continuation from the Sekolah Belantara Eco-Education And Literacy Programme Pilot Project, a six-month pilot project involving 40 primary school students aged between 10 to 12 years from Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Tuba.

SOURCE : Allianz Malaysia Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Shamala Gopalan
Group Head
Corporate Communications Department
Allianz Malaysia Berhad
Tel: 016.285.0685
Email: shamala.gopalan@allianz.com.my

Gary Mark Nagan
Manager
Corporate Communications Department
Allianz Malaysia Berhad
Tel: 012.367.1450
Email: gary.nagan@allianz.com.my

--BERNAMA

CROWDSTRIKE UNVEILS NEW SINGAPORE HUB, CEMENTING COMMITMENT TO PROTECT BUSINESSES IN ASIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- CrowdStrike, a global cybersecurity leader, has opened its new office in Singapore that will serve as a central hub for the company in Asia.

The new office highlights CrowdStrike’s regional investment and will double the capacity of the previous facilities in Singapore, further cementing the cybersecurity leader’s local presence and commitment to protecting organisations in Singapore and across Asia.

Its vice president of APJ, Geoff Swaine in a statement said it is critical that businesses in Asia adopt modern cybersecurity solutions and a proactive approach to protecting themselves to combat adversaries targeting countries like Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.

“We saw this need when we first established an office in Singapore in 2016 and have continued to grow our team and business in the region.

“Over that time, CrowdStrike has supported many businesses across multiple sectors and sizes in the shift from using legacy, often signature-based, security solutions that are unable to protect against modern cyber-attacks towards AI-driven and intelligence-based cybersecurity platforms,” he said.

The new office will also include training facilities that CrowdStrike customers and partners can leverage to share best practices on the latest cyber defence strategies and upskill cybersecurity professionals to defend against the adversaries targeting the region.

The move to the new office follows significant business success for the cybersecurity leader in Asia, with Asia Pacific (including Japan) contributing to 10 per cent of CrowdStrike’s total revenue.

Headquartered in the United States with over 23,000 customers, ranging from small businesses to leading global brands and government entities, CrowdStrike is fuelling the next era of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cybersecurity to stay ahead of rapidly evolving adversary tradecraft and stop breaches.

-- BERNAMA

INVESTMENT MIGRATION, A MECHANISM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - HENLEY & PARTNERS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Henley & Partners has seen a significant uptick in interest from both private clients and governments in investment migration programmes as an effective mechanism to improve their resilience to the impacts of climate change and mitigate other sustainability risks.

Besides phasing out fossil fuels, the other two core themes for the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), are building climate-resilient societies and investing in climate solutions.

In its inaugural Henley Wealth and Sustainability Report, the international residence and citizenship advisory firm highlights how investment migration can assist in addressing both these significant global challenges.

Henley & Partners Chief Executive Officer, Dr Juerg Steffen said several countries were already channelling programme inflows into projects to boost their countries’ climate resilience for the benefit of their citizens.

“Grenada, for instance, has strengthened its resilience against natural disasters by offering investors citizenship in exchange for a contribution to the country’s National Transformation Fund, which supports a range of industries including alternative energy.

“A non-refundable contribution to Antigua and Barbuda’s National Development Fund is another example of how a country is driving its transition to renewable energy through citizenship by investment,” he said in a statement.

The innovative study analyses over 150 data points across five key sustainability and wealth parameters including population density and carbon dioxide emissions per capita, achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and unique wealth tier and wealth per capita data from global wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth.

The report focuses on the Group of Seven (G7) nations, BRICS member states, including the six new countries that will join the bloc in January 2024, namely, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, as well as a selection of 19 countries that host investment migration programmes.

The G7 brings together seven of the world’s most advanced industrial economies in the Global North, while the new BRICS plus six configuration represents major emerging economies in the Global South.

-- BERNAMA

KFSH&RC JEDDAH'S NURSING RESIDENCY PROGRAM GETS HONORARY ACCREDITATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Nursing Residency Program at Jeddah's King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) received the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accreditation, achieving an honour status, at the 10th International Nursing Conference held on Nov 27.

According to KFSH&RC in a statement, the accreditation distinguishes the hospital as the first and only healthcare institution outside the United States (US) to be recognised with this level of excellence by the ANCC.

The goal of the accredited Nursing Residency Program is to provide recent nursing graduates with essential knowledge and hands-on experience which is designed to ensure that they are well-prepared to deliver top-tier patient care, upholding the highest standards of healthcare excellence.

KFSH&RC has been inducted into the esteemed 'Sigma Theta Tau' International Honor Society of Nursing. This membership, a first for any non-academic healthcare institution outside the US, underscores the hospital's role as a frontrunner in nursing practices, not just in the Middle East but on the global stage.

With this membership, KFSH&RC staff gain access to an extensive collection of scientific resources and world-class nursing practices from leading healthcare institutions globally, which is pivotal for elevating the standard of nursing care, advancing healthcare outcomes, and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Moreover, the membership allows the hospital to share its expertise and practices accumulated over four decades in the fields of nursing and healthcare with more than 600 healthcare institutions and a network of over 100,000 members worldwide.

Organised by KFSH&RC, the conference aims to create a unified platform for healthcare professionals to share insights and experiences as well as focuses on transforming healthcare delivery, advancing the nursing profession, and strengthening the hospital's stature as a global leader in nursing practices.

Marking its first edition post the COVID-19 pandemic era, this year's conference themed 'Nurses: As Catalysts, Navigators & Innovators in Healthcare', spanning three days, features a lineup of 14 keynote sessions, 40 concurrent sessions, 10 in-depth workshops, and 55 simultaneous presentations.

KFSH&RC stands out globally for its specialised healthcare and advanced nursing services. Notably, it has been awarded the prestigious Magnet accreditation for the third time in a row, a testament to its excellence in nursing.

-- BERNAMA

Japan's Tallest Skyscraper Azabudai Hills Officially Launched

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Japan’s leading urban landscape developer, Mori Building Co Ltd marked the official launch of Azabudai Hills, a mixed-use complex and world-class new neighbourhood in central Tokyo.

Embracing the concept of “Modern Urban Village – Green & Wellness”, Azabudai Hills is a nature-rich landmark with integrated urban functionalities including a top-tier business centre, residential, retail, cultural, medical facilities and educational institutions.

According to Mori Building in a statement, its vision for Azabudai Hills is to become a standard-setting 21st century "Green & Wellness" community, where people live harmoniously with nature.

Its President and Chief Executive Officer, Shingo Tsuji said Mori Building is dedicated to creating and nurturing cities’ vitality through large-scale urban redevelopment projects.

“Azabudai Hills demonstrates our vision of ‘Green & Wellness’ for urban life as well as our ambition to contribute to the international competitiveness of Tokyo,” he said.

Spanning approximately 8.1 hectares, Azabudai Hills has a total floor area of approximately 861,700 square metre, comprising office space, greenery, residential units, hotel rooms and around 150 retail shops and restaurants, while Mori JP Tower soars to a height of 330 metres, making it the tallest building in Japan.

This reimagined “city within a city” neighbourhood will host approximately 20,000 office workers and 3,500 residents when fully occupied and is expected to welcome 30 million visitors per year.

Top architecture and design teams including Pelli Clarke & Partners and Heatherwick Studio came together to create a landmark that is distinctively Japanese on the one hand by tapping into local aesthetic, topographical, and seasonal elements, while offering a new framework of urban living.

Leading the way in promoting citywide efforts to decarbonise and recycle resources, in which after construction is completed, Azabudai Hills will only use 100 per cent of the electricity supplied from renewable sources, and artificial intelligence technology will be deployed in the energy centre to optimise the management of this large complex’s mixed-use energy consumption.

-- BERNAMA

AMMOBOX STUDIOS : CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF DEVELOPING THE LOCAL VIDEO GAME SCENE

 

“Malaysia is moving up the value chain in the video game industry”, says Jeremy Choo, Chief Executive Officer and Game Director of Ammobox Studios

Independent Game Development Studio on a Quest to put Malaysia on the Video Game Industry Map.

SUBANG JAYA, Malaysia, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- With over 15 years of valuable operational experience in game development, Ammobox Studios is quickly establishing itself as a top-tier company in the local game development scene. Being the first Malaysian company to launch a first-person-shooter and real-time-strategy hybrid, multiplayer PC game, Ammobox is composed of 50 driven and technologically focused developers dedicated towards producing internal and external full-cycle intellectual property (IP) game titles.

Independently founded in 2008, Ammobox Studios is strongly rooted in building “wholly owned IP game titles” . Their niche lies in end-to-end game development within Unreal Engine, right from the basic building blocks of conceptualization leading up towards a full-blown product launch, with effective and regular live operations. By primarily producing games for Windows, the team has constantly sharpened their skills via exploration, adaptation and implementation of new game technologies.

Having worked on projects involving external partnerships, the Ammobox team also offers comprehensive one stop game development services to its customers and co-development partners, while a full suite of vertical disciplines allow for more customized, individual services such as iterative prototype development, custom engine tools deployment, digital asset optimization and integration, cross play infrastructure setup and more.

Ammobox Studios’ commercially proven expertise in building games of high complexity with in-depth session based multiplayer experiences has made them the go-to studio, both as consulting experts and a vertically integrated game tech solutions provider within the ASEAN region.

Testament to that fact is their award-winning magnum opus “Eximius: Seize the Frontline”, a team based five versus five, first-person shooter (FPS) and real-time strategy (RTS) hybrid game. Launched in 2021, the game has gone on to amass over 300,000 downloads on popular digital distribution services such as Steam and the Epic Games Store, with an overall positive rating across the board.

The team at Ammobox is spearheaded by Chief Executive Officer and Game Director Jeremy Choo, who wishes to put Malaysia on the map through his own, esoteric field. “Getting Malaysia to move up the value chain in the video game industry through building IPs is our main goal, however this is challenging since we are in a predominantly outsource heavy region,” says the self-taught, game enthusiast hailing from Penang. ”With that in mind, Ammobox was created from day one to build IPs for both PC and consoles, to bring our region's stories and talent to the global marketplace” he added.

About Ammobox Studios:
Ammobox Studios is an independent, Selangor-based game development studio. The creative force behind "Eximius: Seize the Frontline," a widely acclaimed FPS/RPG hybrid game that has garnered over 300,000 downloads on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Ammobox Studios specializes in full-cycle game development services, passionately crafting immersive video game experiences all while seamlessly blending creativity with technical excellence.

SOURCE : BrandCulture PR & Marketing Communications Agency

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Ammobox Studios
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Website: www.ammoboxstudios.com

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--BERNAMA

XOOX Leads Pet Networking Services Arena With Innovative Features

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- XOOX, a pet networking service (PNS) application featuring short-form content challenges, launched this month, has won over global pet owners.

According to a statement, XOOX commenced its service with an advertisement in New York's Times Square, underscoring its exclusive focus on its four-legged companions.

It operates uniquely under pet accounts through Pet ID registration devised by its global research and artificial intelligence teams, including veterinary experts worldwide, utilising innovative biometric identification techniques such as eyelid patterns and eye wrinkles.

In XOOX, pets become influencers through their IDs, boosting visibility by sharing their daily lives, engaging with followers, and participating in short-form content challenges, earning points for various activities, usable in connected apps, while pet owners, known as Petlers, manage their pets' IDs and support them in their activities.

Its Technical Advisor, Peter Kim said XOOX aimed to create a positive space where modern individuals can escape from complicated reality and connect with their pets.

“XOOX will allow pets to create more memories with their Petlers by utilising a storyscaping approach and unique and informative services,” he said.

The world of XOOX is full of exclusive content for pets, with its most popular music app, XOOX M lets Petlers to select music that suits the pet's preferences, as well as for pets waiting for their owners, currently hosts over 3,000 songs.

At the same time, Petlers can also create and upload their own music, earning points for popularity, which can be spent by their pets, with XOOX M ensuring a pet-friendly listening experience at a comfortable decibel level.

In celebration of the launch, XOOX is giving away 10,000 free urine test kits to account holders worldwide, in which the test kits detect illnesses through animal urine, making them ideal for pets in areas with limited access to veterinary care.

With XOOX empowering pets to play a central role in our world, there is a strong belief that it will significantly contribute to creating a more supportive and pet-friendly environment.

-- BERNAMA

EXPERTS, SCHOLARS DISCUSS GREEN RURAL INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AT YUCUN FORUM

 

Group photo of participating guests (Photo: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The Second ECI International Eco-Village (Yucun, China) Innovation Forum 2023 Yucun Dream Gala recently kicked off in Yucun, Tianhuangping Town, Anji County.

According to a statement, the event was hosted by the International Entrepreneurs, Creatives and Innovators Association (IECIA).

Experts and scholars worldwide jointly discussed the international experience of green rural innovation and development, and launched the global rural ecological civilisation development initiative of "Green Wishes, Shaping the Future".

At the Gala, Dayu Village signed contracts with Tsinghua University Academy of Fine Arts, International Business School of Beijing Foreign Studies University, Bamboo Industry Institute of Zhejiang A&F University, and School of Design of Huzhou College, coupling the talent training in colleges and universities with the revitalisation of rural talents.

Among others, Tsinghua University Academy of Fine Arts will jointly build Tsinghua University Aesthetic Education Workstation (Anji Station) and New Life Art Museum in Dayu Village, and hold "Anji Mountain and River Art Season" and "International Young Artists Forum" to reshape rural aesthetics based on Dayu Village.

In addition, the International Business School of Beijing Foreign Studies University will establish a "Yangtze River Delta Representative Office" and a "practice base for international students" to join hands with Dayu Village to transport international talents for rural revitalisation and help promote international brands.

Focusing on "green design" to empower the development of Dayu Village and rural revitalisation, the School of Design of Huzhou College also plans to form a "four-in-one" co-construction system of "learning theory together, doing activities together, building positions together and solving problems together".

During the Gala, preparations for the "Global Village Chief Forum" were officially launched and moving forward, Dayu Village plans to invite "Global Village Chiefs" to talk about the beautiful possibilities of modern villages and contribute wisdom to building a global rural ecological civilisation.

-- BERNAMA

MARY KAY PARTNERS GLOBAL SHEA ALLIANCE TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY, WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

 

“This partnership marks a significant step in our journey to promote sustainable beauty practices. By collaborating with the Global Shea Alliance, we aim to further harness the transformative potential of shea in skincare and cosmetics," said Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer at Mary Kay. (Credit: Mary Kay Inc.).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc, a global beauty brand and advocate for women’s empowerment, has announced its membership in the Global Shea Alliance (GSA), a non-profit industry association.

According to Mary Kay in a statement, this new partnership aligns with its commitment to sustainability and mission to empower women worldwide.

The GSA's core values are founded on promoting an inclusive value chain, fostering a pre-competitive and business-driven industry by ensuring sustainability and maintaining confidentiality in all transactions with its stakeholders.

“We are absolutely thrilled to join the Global Shea Alliance. This partnership marks a significant step in our journey to promote sustainable beauty practices.

“By collaborating with the GSA, we aim to further harness the transformative potential of shea in skincare and cosmetics,” said Mary Kay Chief Operating Officer, Deborah Gibbins.

Meanwhile, GSA President, Mamatou Djaffo said: “We are thrilled at the prospect of collaborating with Mary Kay to drive substantial positive change within the cosmetics industry.

“Together, we aim to establish new industry standards for social and environmental responsibility, transcending beauty to empower individuals, promote sustainability, and foster a more resilient future for the millions of women who depend on shea.”

This exciting partnership between Mary Kay Inc and GSA in the upcoming year will spearhead initiatives aimed at enhancing the economic well-being of shea collectors and processors, as well as undertaking crucial efforts to restore degraded parklands in West Africa.

-- BERNAMA

RONG COUNTY SUPPORTS SHATIAN POMELO INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT

 

2023 Rong County Shatian Pomelo Cultural Tourism Festival and "Meeting of Overseas Chinese in Guangxi and Shatian Pomelos of Beautiful Rong County - Tour of Homeland by Overseas Chinese" hosted in Rong County, Guangxi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The 2023 Rong County Shatian Pomelo Cultural Tourism Festival and "Meeting of Overseas Chinese in Guangxi and Shatian Pomelos of Beautiful Rong County - Tour of Homeland by Overseas Chinese" were recently held in Rong County, Guangxi.

The Publicity Department of the Rong County Committee in a statement said the "Shatian Pomelo Quality Assessment Gold Prize" awards were presented to the winners at the opening ceremony.

In addition, the introduction of Rong County tourist routes revolving around themes such as the homeland of overseas Chinese and the charm of the home of Shatian Pomelos, exhibition and sales of unique local products, and Duqiao Mountain - Music Camping Festival were also featured.

Relying on Shatian Pomelos as the focal point, these activities allowed guests from different areas to thoroughly experience the joys of picking Shatian Pomelos, savour the tastes of various Shatian Pomelo products, and experience the charm of Shatian Pomelo engraving, among others.

Rong County which is located in the southeastern part of Guangxi and neighbouring the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is well-known for its extensive history, mesmerising views, large number of distinguished individuals, profound culture and abundant natural resources.

In particular, the world famous Rong County Shatian Pomelo is often dubbed a "treasure" among Chinese fruits and it has been cultivated in the county for over 2,000 years, in addition to winning numerous gold prizes in national Shatian Pomelo competitions.

In recent years, Rong County has adhered to the primary mission of high-quality development by speeding up the in-depth integration between agriculture and cultural tourism, giving full play to the county's advantage as a producer of the distinguished Shatian Pomelos, among others.

Rong County has successfully blazed a unique pathway of economic progress, and its achievement is epitomised in various accolades including Best Eco-Culture Tourism County in China, and National Leisure Agriculture and Rural Tourism Demonstration County.

-- BERNAMA

STRAND MALL: BEYOND SHOPPING, AN ENLIGHTENED CULTURAL HUB

Photo - Left to Right: Hairizal Hosman - Head of Marketing, Sales & Leasing of ENCORP BERHAD, Hazurin Harun - Group CEO of ENCORP BERHAD, Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff - Chairman of ENCORP BERHAD, YM Raja Ahmad Aminullah - Founder R A Arts Haven and Chairman RAIPO, YB Dato' Mohd Kamil Dato' Shafie - Chairman Tourism Perak and Zainul Md Diyar - Wakil Pengerusi FEM

KOTA DAMANSARA, Selangor, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Encorp Berhad (“ENCORP”), the developer behind Strand Mall, collaborates with R A Arts Haven Rare Books and Vintage (“R A Arts Haven”) as an event partner for the R A International Poets, Writers, and Readers Festival, scheduled to take place from 8 to 13 December 2023 at Strand Mall and various locations in Selangor and Perak.

ENCORP and R A Arts Haven, an enterprise founded by best-selling author Raja Ahmad Aminullah, unite as event partners. ENCORP collaborates by providing space and marketing support, leveraging synergies between the corporate entity and the artistic community to create a platform for cultural exchange, fostering creativity, and uniting people through literature.

The festival, themed 'Poetry, Peace, and Humanity,' is poised to be a global celebration of literature's ability to foster cultural understanding and promote educational progressivism. Featuring 100 poets and writers from 12 countries from Latin America, Europe and Asia, the International Festival will serve as a dynamic platform for engaging discussions on critical social issues within our interconnected world.

ENCORP envisions Strand Mall beyond than a shopping destination - an enlightened hub - a place to immerse in cultures and values for all. It is where shopping meets a global cultural journey, showcasing activities such as crafts, foods, music, and art from around the world. Engage in workshops led by experts, learn about diverse cultures, and explore sustainable, ethical products. Experience history through virtual reality tours. Enjoy community spaces hosting local celebrations and meetings. With diplomatic ties, bring authentic experiences. Strand Mall prioritises accessibility for all, championing a disabled-friendly, family-welcoming, and event-ready environment, both indoors and outdoors. A space where cultures and values thrive for everyone.

Strand Mall, featuring the covered boulevard, Warna Avenue, provides offices, dining, and entertainment outlets, including rentable event space. Located in Kota Damansara’s commercial belt, it provides easy access through LDP, DASH and NKVE expressways, and the monorail, Strand Mall is a versatile venue, hosting a myriad of high-visibility events including concerts, fashion shows, bazaars, live football screenings, weddings and film shoots.

ENCORP's Group Chief Executive Officer, Encik Hazurin Harun, expressed excitement about the collaboration, "We are thrilled to embark on this creative journey with R A Arts Haven. It resonates with Strand Mall's dedication to promoting Arts & Culture, emphasising our commitment to fostering cultural enrichment and global connectivity within our community and to create meaningful connections and contribute to the broader narrative of cultural exchange."

ENCORP’s Chairman, Encik Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff emphasises, “We are not just filling up a shopping space; we are transforming Strand Mall into a dynamic community hub —an enlightened mall that goes beyond commerce and will foster global connections, cultural unity, and interactive diplomacy, creating a vibrant tapestry of diverse world cultures.”

Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia (Ticker: ENCORP/6076). For more information, visit www.encorp.com.my or facebook: @encorpbhd.

SOURCE : Encorp Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Pauline S Lalung
Tel: 03 6286 7777
Email: pauline@encorp.com.my

--BERNAMA

FWD TAKAFUL PARTNERS WITH AEON INSURANCE BROKERS TO CLOSE THE PROTECTION GAP AMONGST MOTORCYCLISTS IN MALAYSIA

An innovative micro-takaful solution geared towards protecting an underserved segment of road riders

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- FWD Takaful Berhad (“FWD Takaful”) and AEON Insurance Brokers (M) Sdn. Bhd. (“AIBM”) have partnered to offer a complimentary term takaful plan (“Plan”) via AIBM’s participating motorcycle merchants, aimed at addressing the low protection rates amongst motorcyclists in Malaysia. This collaboration is set to revolutionise the way motorcyclists experience safety and protection on the open road.

Motorcycles, as a mode of transportation, are essential to support the livelihood and lifestyle of Malaysians and due to their affordability, make up 46.6% of all registered vehicles in the nation. In 2022, the number of total registered motorcycle sales reached an estimate of 720,000 units, representing an almost 40% increase from the estimated number of 500,000 units sold in 2021. In view of this, FWD Takaful and AIBM set out to play a more proactive role in protecting motorcyclists and their families. The Plan provides comprehensive coverage in the event of the death of the motorcycle owner, due to natural causes or accidental death, where the sum covered is RM8,000 or RM20,000, respectively. This innovative Plan is offered as part of a complimentary and value-added service to motorcyclists who purchase their vehicle through any of AIBM’s participating motorcycle merchants. In the event of an unfortunate occurrence, the pay-out from the Plan may offer temporary financial relief to the remaining family members, hence reducing the potential financial strain that may occur as a result of their passing. By offering this Plan as part of their motor purchase journey, we also provide an easy onboarding experience that allows our customers to be covered automatically without undergoing a medical check-up as well as a straightforward claims process.

Salim Majid Zain, Chief Executive Officer of FWD Takaful, said, “We are honoured to partner with AIBM to offer this micro-takaful plan, which is designed to be accessible and inclusive, catering to the underserved segment of motorcyclists. With around 83% of households owning a motorcycle, Malaysians’ usage and reliance on two-wheelers are high. This partnership enables us to integrate the term takaful plan as part of a value-added service to protect motorcyclists and their families and tap into a growing market. This partnership will also enable us to do our part in closing the protection gap amongst Malaysians by providing innovative protection products and solutions and support Bank Negara Malaysia’s target to increase the protection penetration rate of 75%, for both conventional and takaful segment.”

Bruce Chen, CEO of AEON Insurance Brokers (M) Sdn. Bhd, said, “Today marks a pivotal moment for us as we join forces with FWD Takaful. This is not just a business alliance but a heartfelt commitment to every motorcyclist in Malaysia, echoing our promise to nurture and elevate our suite of two-wheeler solutions, especially for the motorcycle merchants who hold a special place in our journey. Traditionally, motorcyclists have been greeted with accessories. Today, we are charting a new course. Instead of tangible gifts, we are offering something infinitely more valuable: a safety net, a promise and peace of mind. This partnership is a game-changer for motorcyclists. Our collaboration with FWD Takaful brings together the best in takaful, ensuring that motorcyclists have access to the support they deserve. We are thrilled to be a part of this journey to enhance their protection."

Datuk Wee Hong, Chairman of Malaysia Motorcycle & Scooter Dealers Association also added, “This prolific partnership marks a shift in the way that we cater to and safeguard motorcyclists. Together, FWD Takaful and AEON Insurance Brokers will offer meaningful takaful protection for Malaysian motorcyclists. This partnership not only brings positive change to them but with a protection plan in place, they can also be assured of their family’s financial security, should anything unfortunate happen to them.”

To find out more about this term takaful plan, please visit https://aeoninsurance.com.my. Alternatively, please call 1300 13 7988 or email contact.my@fwd.com for more information.

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About FWD Takaful Berhad

FWD Takaful Berhad (“FWD Takaful”) is part of FWD Group, a pan-Asian life insurance business with more than 10 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world. FWD reached its 10-year anniversary in 2023. The company is focused on making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD is committed to changing the way people feel about insurance.

FWD Takaful is a takaful provider in Malaysia that offers family takaful services, licensed under the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 and is regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia.

Visit fwd.com.my.


About AIBM

AEON Insurance Brokers (M) Sdn. Bhd. was established on 18 May 1982 as Maya Putra Consultants (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd and is licensed to undertake insurance broking business in Malaysia. AEON Insurance Brokers (M) Sdn. Bhd. was acquired by AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad at end of September 2021 after the Group obtained its approval to acquire insurance and takaful broking firm by leveraging on the AEON Group Retail Network and Ecosystem.

SOURCE: FWD Takaful Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Shaza Desouza
Branding, Public Relations & Communications
Email: shaza.desouza@fwd.com

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OPEN Health Unites Patient Engagement Experts To Build Patient-First Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- OPEN Health is bringing together experts in strategic patient innovation and engagement, deepening the organisation's existing commitment to building patient-first solutions.

“I am excited to bring together our global experts to focus on engagement with patients, caregivers, community leaders, and advocacy groups. Together, we will use the patient voice to improve life-changing treatments across the globe,” said OPEN Health Patient Engagement President, Cherie Myatt in a statement.

Meanwhile, its Chief Medical Officer, Dr Annemarie Clegg said: “By working as one, united team, we can better leverage our respective talents and methodologies to unlock patient engagement opportunities across the product life cycle and drive more effective engagement solutions.”

The organisation is combining the strength, expertise, and proven track record of the Px Group, a division of the CM Group which was acquired in 2022, and its own patient engagement team into a unified global patient communications, patient research and creative patient engagement partner.

The combined team will be led by Myatt who is also CM Group co-founder; alongside Senior Vice President, Alexandra Dubois; Registered Health Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Dr Sumira Riaz; and Patient Centricity Global Lead, Gavin Jones.

Collaborating with more than 1,300 global OPEN Health experts, the Patient Engagement team provides a wide range of solutions to address specific challenges for clients.

Its full suite of solutions includes strategy, insights & market research; health psychology & behavioural science; patient content & storytelling; as well as Patient Engager programmes and advocacy engagement.

OPEN Health is a preeminent global provider of consulting, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and market access, patient engagement, and scientific and creative communications services.

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LTIMINDTREE LEVERAGES BOOMI'S LOW-CODE INTEGRATION TO STRENGTHEN CUSTOMER CENTRICITY

 

_{LTIMindtree Leverages Boomi's Low-Code Integration To Strengthen Customer Centricity (Graphic: Business Wire)}

Global tech consultancy leverages drag-and-drop functionality to unify systems and transform data 

MUMBAI, India & CHESTERBROOK, Pa., (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Boomi™, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, today announced that LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, has powered data-driven decision-making by connecting its diverse IT architecture in real time through Boomi's category-leading integration platform as a service (iPaaS).

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LTIMindtree is a global digital transformation partner to over 700 global enterprises across a range of industries. Helping to reimagine business models, accelerate innovation, and maximize growth, LTIMindtree provides extensive domain and technology expertise to clients operating in more than 30 countries.

To ensure its staff can provide impactful support to clients, LTIMindtree needed to connect diverse systems and support a range of integration patterns in real time to make full use of data across cloud and on-premises environments. After a thorough evaluation of its options, LTIMindtree selected Boomi to integrate its digital architecture, remove friction in data flows, and ensure immediate access to information.

"Through the Boomi platform, we have improved the quality of data exchange across systems — equipping us with actionable and timely insights. In addition, the Boomi platform has facilitated workflow automation, which greatly improved developer productivity. We hope to achieve a 60% reduction in integration time,” said Rajesh Kumar R, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of LTIMindtree.

He added, "In addition, Boomi's iPaaS has allowed us to have a more unified view of our data, enabling us to be a truly data-driven organization - improving business data reporting and decision-making, while empowering our teams to deliver services that delight customers at every touchpoint."

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FORTREA TO EXPAND CLINICAL TRIALS' DIVERSITY VIA MEDIDATA PARTNERSHIP

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Fortrea, a global contract research organisation (CRO), has partnered with Medidata, to use Medidata AI Intelligent Trials to increase access to diverse patients in clinical trials conducted by Fortrea.

“Medidata’s data and interface capabilities will enhance our ability to seamlessly integrate diverse populations into the clinical trial process. We are thrilled to work with Medidata as part of Fortrea’s go-forward data strategy,” said Fortrea Chief Operating Officer and President of Clinical Services, Mark Morais in a statement.

Meanwhile, Senior Vice President, Medidata AI, Fareed Melhem said Fortrea and Medidata shared a commitment to advancing clinical trial research and this partnership is poised to reshape the landscape of diversity in clinical trials globally.

“Together, our solutions support customers in life sciences to accelerate study timelines and make the benefits of clinical therapies more accessible to a diverse spectrum of individuals,” he said.

Fortrea’s use of Medidata AI builds on an existing collaboration between the two companies, expanding on Fortrea's use of Medidata Rave EDC, an advanced, robust, and secure electronic data capture (EDC) system for clinical trial site, patient and lab data capture and management.

It will leverage features of Medidata AI Intelligent Trials, including study feasibility and diversity data, to help emerging and large biopharmas, as well as medical device and diagnostic companies, achieve enrolment goals that reflect the populations most impacted by each disease or condition under study.

Fortrea’s talented and diverse team of approximately 19,000 people working in more than 90 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally.

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CLINICAL GENOMIC MEDICINE AND GENETIC COUNSELLING TRAINING PROGRAMME IN UAE SUPPORTS 100 PHYSICIANS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The International Center for Genetic Disease (iCGD) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, launched a six-month nationwide programme to train 100 physicians across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in clinical genomic medicine and genetic counselling, to help further genomic medicine’s global promise.

According to a statement, this training programme is implemented in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Khalifa University of Science and Technology.

The comprehensive partnership between iCGD, Mass General Brigham, and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi will help advance life sciences and health care outcomes globally while leveraging the advanced genomics capabilities of the Emirate.

Genomic medicine, also known as precision medicine, offers transformative opportunities to reshape health care and public health from a 'one size fits all' approach to one utilising an individual’s genetic profile, informing their personalised care pathway from prevention and diagnosis, to treatment of diseases and the development of novel and more effective drugs.

With an emphasis on screening, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide spectrum of genetic conditions, clinicians will become deft with the necessary knowledge and skills to address genetic and genomic challenges in a clinical setting.

Additionally, the programme ensures the successful execution of the Emirati Genome Program, bringing precision medicine to the forefront of public health policy formulation and implementation across the UAE.

Delivered by globally recognised Harvard-affiliated experts within the Mass General Brigham system and elsewhere, the programme will enhance the knowledge and expertise of Emirati physicians, who will then be able to further incorporate the latest innovations in genomic medicine and genetic counselling into the clinical care of patients.

The iCGD designed the programme to specifically address the public health needs of the UAE.

By integrating clinical data and genetic information, healthcare providers can improve population screening, diagnosis, prognosis, risk management, and in some cases, offer new and innovative targeted therapy for conditions including cardiovascular diseases, lipid disorders, diabetes, among many other clinically complex morbidities.

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DUCK CREEK PIONEERS THE NEXT ERA OF CLOUD-BASED TECHNOLOGY FOR P&C INSURERS THROUGH MICROSOFT AZURE OPENAI SERVICE

Incorporating Azure OpenAI Service and using Duck Creek’s low-code platform empowers insurers to modernize responsibly

BOSTON, Nov 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, announces a breakthrough initiative in collaboration with Microsoft. This collaboration is poised to empower insurers to reimagine their businesses by facilitating smoother implementation processes and faster speed to market through the aid of generative artificial intelligence (AI)—a transformative technology that enables the creation of innovative applications and low-code solutions.

Duck Creek's comprehensive platform is built on Microsoft Azure, the preferred technology for harnessing the power of Azure OpenAI Service, as large language models (LLMs) continue to redefine and shape the technology landscape. This represents a significant leap forward in the insurance sector, fostering innovation and efficiency that promises to influence how insurers conduct their business and engage with customers. By merging Duck Creek's expertise in insurance solutions with the cutting-edge capabilities of Microsoft, this collaboration aims to create a brighter and more agile future for the entire insurance industry.

“Generative AI is a truly transformative technology, and our valued customers will benefit immensely from its powerful capabilities as we continue to drive the modernization of the insurance industry. Our objective is to empower insurers to innovate products faster and assist employees with AI tools,” said Mike Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “This marks the next chapter in the evolution of our longstanding partnership, where we are pioneering in the space by uniting the exceptional talent of Microsoft and Duck Creek to develop cutting-edge technology solutions for the P&C and general insurance industries. In doing so, we are committed to spearheading the insurance industry's embrace of generative AI and solving the innovation challenges insurers face—all while upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and ethical responsibility." 

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND REARCHITECTS MEMBER EXPERIENCE WITH BOOMI

 

CA ANZ establishes layered API environment to create digital pathways for simplified, tailored engagement with members

SYDNEY, Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Boomi™, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, today announced Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is using the Boomi platform to revitalize member digital experiences, streamlining skills assessment and building personalisation into a new member portal.
 

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CA ANZ operates to maintain high ethical standards within the accounting profession. The organisation offers rigorous education, accreditation, and mentored practical experience pathways for more than 136,000 professional members. Recognising its members’ desire for quality digital experiences, CA ANZ sought to create an IT environment capable of supporting its transition to a data-driven member experience hub.

“Members want to see value and relevance from their membership, which means tailored services and support should be available in a matter of clicks,” said Kylie Fisher, CIO at CA ANZ. “But our previous point-to-point integration architecture struggled to support this. Boomi has allowed us to rebuild and establish a layered architecture where APIs are re-usable to support faster development and more personalised engagement.” 

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TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS TO REVEAL ULTRAMAN CARD GAME AT ANIME FESTIVAL ASIA SINGAPORE

TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS to Unveil ULTRAMAN CARD GAME at Anime Festival Asia Singapore 23 (Graphic: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Tsuburaya Productions Company Limited (Tsuburaya) announced it will bring its upcoming ULTRAMAN CARD GAME to Anime Festival Asia Singapore 23 (AFA23) at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre from Nov 24 to 26.

According to a statement, the unveiling of the card game is for a test play along with a live Ultraman stage show and Gomora figure decoration while Tsuburaya will make a presentation to introduce its business plan on Nov 24 for retailers.

This is the very first opportunity to see and try the card game before its scheduled debut in summer 2024, where a special PR card will be distributed to guests who meet certain requirements and the details will be updated on the company’s official website.

Designed with high quality artwork to express the appealing elements of Ultraman’s appearance, power-ups, special moves, and type system, ULTRAMAN CARD GAME is a trading card game that combines the worldbuilding of the Ultraman series with game play and collectability that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

Under the benefit of Tsuburaya, ULTRAMAN CARD GAME is scheduled to be linked deeply with Ultraman related works, services and live events, in which the first rollout markets are scheduled to be Japan, North America, and all around Asia.

Tsuburaya Productions has created a number of live-action special effects films, with the most famous of these, the Ultraman Series, which includes Ultra Q and Ultraman, aired on Japanese television in 1966.

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HYCU ADDS 50TH AS A SERVICE INTEGRATION TO HYCU MARKETPLACE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- HYCU Inc, the fastest growing data protection as a service company, announced it has added its 50th as a service integration to HYCU Marketplace.

According to a statement, the addition is for customers needing to protect and recover data for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Database as a Service (DBaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) application workloads.

This marks the first time in the industry users have a way to protect many of the leading SaaS applications with enterprise-class data backup and recovery to ensure applications are protected and recoverable from build to runtime.

HYCU now makes it possible for leading SaaS vendors to protect modern applications and associated microservices from initial design throughout the application lifecycle.

Its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Simon Taylor said: “With HYCU, we have created an industry-first platform to effortlessly protect, manage, and recover data no matter where it sits.

“Introducing R-Cloud unlocked the ability to visualise an entire data estate, learn what data was protected and unprotected, and with one-click simplicity, turn on protection when no other way was possible. This offered companies a simple yet powerful way to protect their entire data landscape.”

The latest milestone marks significant interest and adoption of the HYCU R-Cloud platform by customers and HYCU partners.

HYCU R-Cloud starts with the premise that the key component of a successful data protection strategy is to have a complete view of the data estate, while HYCU R-Graph allows organisations to visualise their entire data estate to observe and easily determine what applications including those that are as a Service are protected.

As HYCU supports a wide range of SaaS services used by an entire organisation, it has partnered with organisations focused on different functional areas, adding over 40 new partners to accelerate the development of the modules and also to deliver integrations to the hands of the users to protect their data, over the last few months.

In addition, the company has trained champions within each of these partner organisations to help augment their existing capabilities and services to add as a Service protection.

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TEMENOS, MAS JOIN FORCES TO BOOST SUSTAINABLE FINANCE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Temenos, the world's leading open platform for composable banking, has collaborated with Gprnt, a new integrated digital platform launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

In a statement, Temenos said the collaboration aimed to cooperate on technology solutions, explore data integration and foster product development innovation capable of powering the future of sustainable finance.

Temenos Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Tony Coleman said the company has integrated ESG into its operations and product offerings, providing banks with the technology needed to help them transition to a low-carbon economy and achieve their ESG goals.

“We look forward to supporting Gprnt and exploring opportunities that will help mobilise capital, monitor sustainability commitments, and measure impact,” he said.

Temenos is the first core banking software vendor to collaborate with Gprnt and will join MAS and partners on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) Stage at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 to discuss the potential opportunities that Gprnt will open up to better support financial institutions’ balance sheet decarbonisation, ESG risk management and regulatory compliance needs.

Gprnt is the culmination of MAS’ Project Greenprint and aims to address the financial sector and real economy’s needs in collecting and accessing trusted climate- and sustainability-related data.

Temenos Banking Cloud, Temenos’ Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, helps banks decrease energy use and minimise greenhouse gas emissions up to 95 per cent compared to on-premise deployments.

The company also continues to improve the efficiency of its code to minimise its environmental impact, by 32 per cent improvement in the latest software release validated by GoCodeGreen. With the Temenos Carbon Calculator, an industry-first, Temenos’ clients get carbon dioxide emissions insights from their actual use of Temenos Banking Cloud.

Furthermore, Temenos ESG Investing solution helps banks meet reporting standards while offering products that allow their customers to choose investments based around their own values.

It tops global indices and ratings including a Triple A MSCI ESG rating and a top ranking in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, and is the only banking technology company to have ambitious carbon emissions reductions validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

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'HALLUCINATE' IS CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY'S WORD OF THE YEAR 2023

 ·  AI tools have ‘hallucinated’ false, biased or harmful information.
·  ‘Prompt engineering’, ‘large language model’ and ‘GenAI’ are among the hundreds of new words and definitions added to the Cambridge Dictionary.
·  Hype and concerns around AI have changed the English language.

CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cambridge Dictionary has announced hallucinate as the Word of the Year for 2023.

The news follows a year-long surge in interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Grok, with public attention shifting towards the limitations of AI and whether they can be overcome.

AI tools, especially those using large language models (LLMs), have proven capable of generating plausible prose, but they often do so using false, misleading or made-up ‘facts’. They ‘hallucinate’ in a confident and sometimes believable manner.

The Cambridge Dictionary – the world’s most popular online dictionary for learners of English – has updated its definition of hallucinate to account for the new meaning.

The traditional definition of hallucinate is “to seem to see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist, usually because of a health condition or because you have taken a drug”. The new, additional definition is:

“When an artificial intelligence (= a computer system that has some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the ability to produce language in a way that seems human) hallucinates, it produces false information.”

AI hallucinations, also known as confabulations, sometimes appear nonsensical. But they can also seem entirely plausible – even while being factually inaccurate or ultimately illogical.

AI hallucinations have already had real-world impacts. A US law firm used ChatGPT for legal research, which led to fictitious cases being cited in court. In Google’s own promotional video for Bard, the AI tool made a factual error about the James Webb Space Telescope. 

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Telepin Partners Tunisie Telecom To Offer Secure Solution For Mobile, Landline Top-ups

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Telepin, a global pioneer in mobile transaction platforms and the fintech industry, and Tunisie Telecom, the market leader in information and communication technologies in Tunisia, has signed a partnership agreement for the launch of the converged charging system for the national operator's customers.

The main objective of this partnership is to migrate Tunisie Telecom's charging system, currently distributed among several suppliers, to Telepin's unified converged charging platform.

According to Telepin in a statement, this transition promises to offer a better customer experience by offering a consolidated and more secure solution for mobile and landline top-ups.

“Deepening our ties with Tunisie Telecom, which began in 2007, marks a key moment in the telecommunications sector.

“We remain dedicated to delivering unmatched solutions, and we are confident that our platform will redefine the standards of customer experience in the industry,” said Telepin Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eric Feeley.

Meanwhile, Tunisie Telecom Chairman and CEO, Lassâad Ben Dhiab said: “We are proud of this project to converge platforms towards the Telepin platform, a key initiative in the realisation of our strategic vision of digital transformation.

“This migration will increase our efficiency, optimise our operations and open up new avenues for Tunisie Telecom's growth”.

Telepin provides financial, mobile, stable, and scalable solutions, offering mobile network operators and financial service providers the most efficient and reliable means to maximise their revenue and deliver innovative mobile applications that empower people financially.

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UNLOCKING THE FUTURE: UNIVERSITI TUN ABDUL RAZAK (UNIRAZAK) EMPOWERS WORKING ADULTS TO UPSKILL AND DRIVE MALAYSIA'S PROSPERITY

Vice Chancellor of UNIRAZAK, YBhg. Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Samsinar Md Sidin said, “It is an honour for us to collaborate with the MQA in making the APEL initiative an important capacity building avenue for working adults.”

Highlights:

· UNIRAZAK supports the education thrust under the 12th Malaysia Plan for Malaysians to adopt a lifelong learning culture by offering innovative, alternative pathways to higher education.
· Under the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), UNIRAZAK enables the working adult population to resume their studies and achieve their academic aspirations.
· Since 2018, UNIRAZAK has empowered the dreams of 1,340 working adults who have gone on to scale greater heights in their careers and contribute positively to the nation’s economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia advances to become a high- income nation, there is an urgent need for highly capable knowledge workers to power this transformation. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia data on employment for Quarter 2 of 2023, there are some 8.83 million jobs in Malaysia of which 62.4% falls under the semi-skilled category, with only 25% in the skilled category and the remaining 12.6% classified as low-skilled.

Add to this scenario the increasing trend of high school dropouts in the country over the past five years, Malaysia faces a situation that may hinder her progress to transition from being a “newly industrialised economy” to that of a “high-income economy”. In the face of these challenges, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) stands as a beacon of hope, as an enabler, to catalyse the working adults’ ambition to upskill and enhance their knowledge and expertise through quality tertiary education.

UNIRAZAK: The Path to Lifelong Learning and Upskilling
In support of the education thrust under the 12th Malaysia Plan for Malaysians to adopt a lifelong learning culture, UNIRAZAK offers innovative, alternative pathways to higher education for those who may have deferred further studies due to various reasons including financial constraints, health conditions, family commitments or others. UNIRAZAK had received recognition from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) in 2018 to become one of the first few institutions to officially offer the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) as a pathway to its Diploma, Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.

YBhg. Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Samsinar Md Sidin, Vice Chancellor of UNIRAZAK said, “We are firm advocates of education being limitless and we strive to make quality education accessible to students from all backgrounds. It is an honour for us to collaborate with the MQA in making the APEL initiative an important capacity building avenue for working adults. UNIRAZAK is dedicated to bridging the gap between the nation's need for highly capable knowledge workers and the aspirations of working adults who seek to enhance their expertise.”

With a commendable track record of 93% graduate employability rate since it welcomed its first cohort of students back in 1997, the university offers easy and multiple access to a wide range of courses across 6 faculties today. UNIRAZAK is at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 for academia, being one of the earliest institutions to transition to Open Distance Learning (ODL) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when the Movement Control Orders restricted daily commuting for all Malaysians.

Blazing the trail for Online Learning
Together with education partner, SKC Education Group, UNIRAZAK developed its own customised online learning platform, known as UROX, to ensure that all its students have easy 24x7 access to learning materials, no matter where they are. With this facility, working adults can pursue further studies and upskill while balancing their professional commitments.

Kartini binti Shahidal, who completed her Master in Management course at UNIRAZAK, said, “The user-friendly, online learning management system UROX streamlined my path to success. Being able to access the necessary resources remotely, helped me broaden my horizons, shaping my journey of perseverance and personal transformation through lifelong growth and success”. She believes that age should never deter anyone from pursuing their passion and is optimistic that her latest accomplishment stands her in good stead for career advancement at her workplace, Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM). In 2022, UNIRAZAK’s homegrown learning platform UROX clinched the Best e-Learning Management System award at the International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL).

Career advancement to drive professional growth
Software engineer turned business strategist, Zainul Alam bin Abdul Kadir is grateful to UNIRAZAK for accepting his professional qualifications and 20 years of engineering work experience under the APEL A (Access) pathway. “Alhamdulillah, I have achieved my dream of completing an MBA with a focus on leadership. The entire process has boosted my confidence and reinforced my belief in my abilities. Choosing UNIRAZAK has been the wisest decision I have ever made, and the team has been incredibly welcoming and supportive in helping me fulfil my lifelong aspiration,” said Zainul Alam who is currently CEO of Velocity Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Echoing Zainul’s comments, Cindy Saw Yu Pang regards her postgraduate journey as a thrilling experience during which she learned to skilfully balance work responsibilities, family commitments and her studies. Cindy said, “UNIRAZAK's unique teaching styles and guidance left a lasting mark on my academic success, instilling determination, and a love for conquering challenges.” As a Senior Human Resource Manager at a multi- national company, BYD Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd., completing the Master of Business Administration course at UNIRAZAK also “provided insights to navigate the dynamic international business landscape, preparing me to lead through future uncertainties”, she further elaborated.

To date, UNIRAZAK has empowered the dreams of 1,340 working adults who have benefited from APEL A (Access) pathway to tertiary education. This group comprises 82 Diploma holders, 35 Advanced Diploma awardees, 587 Bachelor’s degree holders, and another 470 individuals who have earned Master’s degrees, along with 166 who have attained PhDs.

“At the upcoming 22nd Convocation Ceremony in early December, UNIRAZAK expects to add 189 more graduates who have benefited from the APEL accreditation, bringing the total cumulative number of empowered working population to 1,529 towards further strengthening the capabilities of our country’s talent pool, insya-Allah,” concluded Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Samsinar.

Working adults who are keen to invest in their future, upskill and become a driving force in Malaysia’s journey to become a high-income nation can call the Sales and Marketing team at tel.no. 03-27307030, e-mail at info@unirazak.edu.my/crm@unirazak.edu.my or visit www.unirazak.edu.my today for more information about the APEL accreditation offered at UNIRAZAK.

About UNIRAZAK Sdn Bhd

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) was established on 18 December 1997 and is one of the first private universities in Malaysia. UNIRAZAK is wholly owned by Yayasan Pelaburan Bumiputera, which owns Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). To date, UNIRAZAK’s programme partners include CPA Australia, the Chartered Management Institute of United Kingdom (CMI), the Malaysian Association of Tax Accountants (MATA), the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM), the Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM), Malaysian Institute of Insurance (MII) and others. The university has also established groundbreaking ties with international and local institutions of higher learning and various industries to expand its capabilities in driving knowledge and development for the community, society, and country. Today, UNIRAZAK is firmly established as ‘Kuala Lumpur’s Premier School of Business, Government & Education.’ Find out more about UNIRAZAK at www.unirazak.edu.my.

SOURCE: UNIRAZAK Sdn Bhd

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Name: Nur Dini Mohd Nadzri
Public Relations and Branding Specialist
Branding & communications
Tel :+603 2730 7000 / +603 2730 7109
Email :nurdini@unirazak.edu. my

Name: Nur Ellyna Aziera Azizi
Public Relations and Branding Specialist
​Branding & communications
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Email :ellyna@unirazak.edu.my

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