Monday, July 14, 2025

Financial Planning for Professionals (FP4PRO) Roadshow

Programme highlights the basics of money management, investment and retirement by Licensed Financial Planners

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Financial Planning For Professionals (FP4PRO), returns for the 3rd year through a series of physical sessions. The sessions are being rolled out to strategically provide professionals with the basic knowledge of managing personal finances. The nationwide initiative conducted in collaboration between the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC), Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF), The Smart Investor (TSI) magazine, Private Pension Administrator (PPA) and WeBull Securities (M) Sdn Bhd, aims to strengthen the financial literacy foundation skills among professionals. The event is supported by the 23 professional members of Balai Ikhthisas Malaysia (BIM), the body for all professional organisations and a host of other professional bodies. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is also a collaborator for the 2025 edition.

The details of the roadshow are as follows:

No Programme Date/ Details Venue
1 Financial Planning for Professional Roadshow (Penang) 19th July 2025 Penang Institute, Penang
2. Financial Planning for Professional Roadshow (Ipoh) 2nd August 2025 The Haven, Ipoh
3. Financial Planning for Professional Roadshow (KL) 30th August 2025 AICB, KL
4. Financial Planning for Professional Roadshow (Virtual) 22nd November 2025 Zoom Events

The Financial Planning for Professionals (FP4PRO) marks a significant step in the Council’s commitment to address financial planning knowledge among professionals and is in line with the intent of the Government of ensuring that more professionals are aware of the need for planning ahead. This programme is designed to empower professionals, ensuring they remain at the forefront of attaining financial well-being. Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) licensed financial planners and advisors will be available at the venue to provide consultation at no charge to the attendees.

Introduced in 2023, through funding by the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) on virtual sessions basis, FP4PRO programme has since grown into vital learning through physical sessions and soon to be made available online module. By empowering professionals with essential financial literacy knowledge, an action plan and ensuring equitable access to education on the topic by licensed intermediaries, and through strong partnerships with like-minded bodies, MFPC will continue to drive the importance of financial planning that could empower every Malaysian.

Financial well-being can best happen with the optimisation of one’s resources. This is knowledge many lack, including professionals. Amidst the swiftly changing economic landscape of today, individuals working in various fields encounter distinct financial obstacles. Strategic personal financial management has become more crucial than ever, from retirement planning to an array of investment options.

For more information on FP4PRO initiative, please visit https://www.mfpc.org.my/cpd-events/financialroadshow/

About MFPC

The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) was set up in in 2004 with the objective of promoting nationwide development and enhancement of the financial planning profession. Our mission now includes raising the financial literacy of all Malaysians by being at the forefront of efforts to provide financial education to Malaysians from all walks of life. We do this by continuously conducting numerous financial education programmes for the public at no cost, reflecting our contribution to the positive development of Malaysians and ultimately the nation.
The RFP qualification has been approved by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as a prerequisite to apply for a Financial Adviser License and a Financial Adviser Representative License. The RFP qualification has also been approved by the Securities Commission of Malaysia for the Capital Market Services License (CMSL) application in light of the introduction of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.
Our website: www.mfpc.org.my

SOURCE: The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Farhan Azizan
Tel: +6019 277 3521
Email: farhan@mfpc.org.my

Name: Syed Mohd Khalil
Tel: +6012 251 0807
Email: khalil@mfpc.org.my

--BERNAMA

Thursday, July 3, 2025

SHELL V-POWER KICKS OFF “FEEL IT ALL” CAMPAIGN WITH A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME VIP EXPERIENCE UP FOR GRABS

Shell V-Power kicks off “Feel It All” campaign with a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience up for grabs



KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- This year marks 75 years of partnership between Shell and Ferrari, a legacy built on innovation, performance, and trust. In the spirit of this ongoing collaboration, Shell V- Power is turning up the heat this June with a nationwide celebration of performance, precision, and passion. As part of its exhilarating “Feel It All” campaign, Shell V-Power invites Malaysians to experience its full performance and collect entries for a once-in-a-lifetime VIP Experience of Shell Motorsport, in Singapore.

Behind that experience is Shell V-Power. A bold expression of engineering excellence that delivers 3.93% more power, 3.69% faster acceleration, and is specially formulated to 100% clean critical engine parts to help keep engines performing like new. The Shell V-Power Racing, the only fuel used, trusted, and recommended by Scuderia Ferrari HP, shares at least 99% of the same types of compounds with Shell V-Power Racing fuel available at Shell stations across Malaysia, bringing track-proven performance to Malaysians who expect more from every drive.

Seow Lee Ming, General Manager, Mobility & Convenience, Shell Malaysia, said, “Shell V-Power is engineered for those who expect more from every drive: more power, precision, and performance.

As the only fuel used, trusted and recommended by Scuderia Ferrari HP, it represents the highest standard of fuel innovation, helping Malaysians “Feel It All” in every journey. With this campaign, we wanted to bring the thrill of motorsport closer to the people. From meeting with Scuderia Ferrari HP drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, to experiencing the pulse of the paddock, this is Shell’s way of delivering something our customers truly want: unforgettable moments powered by unbeatable performance,” added Lee Ming.

From 16 June to 10 August 2025, Shell customers who fuel with Shell V-Power or purchase selected Shell Helix engine oil and are registered Shell Loyalty members via the Shell App or BonusLink can collect entries to win many exciting rewards.

The Ultimate VIP Experience in Singapore
Six winners will receive the ultimate reward: an unforgettable journey to Singapore, where they will experience the pinnacle of Shell Motorsport up close, complete with exclusive access and first-class hospitality.

Autographed Merchandise & Virtual Access
Thirty winners will receive a signed Scuderia Ferrari HP 2025 Team Caps and enjoy a virtual Q&A session with Scuderia Ferrari HP drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, a rare chance to interact with the legends.

Weekly Wins. Premium Rewards.
The excitement continues every week. Twenty winners will be crowned weekly, and one lucky individual will become a BonusLink Millionaire. Meanwhile, 19 others stand a chance to win the Scuderia Ferrari HP 2025 Team Caps.

How to Win
With every RM80 spent on Shell V-Power 97, customers earn five entries into the contest, step up to Shell V-Power Racing at RM100 and unlock 10 entries. Or go further, purchase any selected 4L bottle of Shell Helix Fully Synthetic engine oil and gain 15 entries. The more premium your choice, the greater your chances.

Exclusive Ferrari Collectibles with Shell Helix Ultra
To fuel even more excitement, Shell is introducing an additional Shell Helix Ultra promotion. Customers can get a limited-edition Ferrari F1 SF-24 model car when they purchase any 2 bottles of Shell Helix Power or Shell Helix Ultra lubricants. Malaysia is the first market globally to receive this exclusive model, making it a must-have for collectors and Ferrari fans.

Shell’s Innovation Partnership with Scuderia Ferrari is one of the longest and most successful in motorsport. For more information, please visit https://www.shell.com.my/motorists/shell-fuels/shell-v-power.html.

SOURCE: Edelman Public Relations Worldwide Sdn Bhd

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: ​
Name: PREMA JAYABALAN
Senior Manager, Media Relations and Issues Management
Shell Malaysia
Email: Prema.Jayabalan@shell.com

Name: ARIVINTIRAN PONNAN
Manager
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide Sdn Bhd
Email: Arivintiran.Ponnan@Edelman.com

--BERNAMA

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Remedi, CGC Digital and Seedflex Partner to Enable On-Platform Financing for Clinics


(From left) MIDA Executive Director of Investment Promotion Faizal Jalaludin, Remedi Managing Director and Co-Founder Dr Khairul Faizi Khalid, CGC Digital Chief Executive Officer Yushida Husin, Seedflex Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ritwik Ghosh, and Cyberview Head of Technology Hub Development Shafinaz Salim at the signing ceremony between Remedi, CGC Digital, and Seedflex to enable on-platform financing for clinics.

 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Remedi, CGC Digital, and Seedflex today announced a strategic collaboration to expand access to business financing for private clinics through embedded financing within the Remedi clinic management platform. The initiative supports SME digitalization by integrating financial services directly into the Remedi Clinic Management Platform, already used by more than 500 clinics in Malaysia.

Supporting SME Digitalization and Financial Inclusion
This innovative collaboration is aimed at improving financing access for private clinics—many of which operate as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—by embedding loan and financing options within their existing digital workflows. It forms part of a broader effort to strengthen financial resilience among healthcare SMEs through alternative data and platform-based delivery.

A Digital Platform for End-to-End Clinic Management
Remedi provides an integrated solution for managing the full range of clinic operations. This includes appointment scheduling, billing, medical records, inventory control, and patient engagement, all in a seamless digital environment. The platform also captures valuable business insights that support predictive features, such as forecasting inventory needs.

“We are committed to helping clinics digitalize not only their operations, but also their access to financial and procurement services. Embedded financing is an innovative approach and natural step in building a full-service ecosystem for clinics and ensuring their operational sustainability as well,” said Khairul Faizi Khalid, Managing Director of Remedi.

In addition, the platform has launched a built-in procurement marketplace that allows clinics to order medical supplies and consumables directly, streamlining inventory management and making operations more efficient. By embedding financing into this ecosystem, clinics will be able to access working capital and business loans directly through the platform, reducing administrative burden and improving access to tailored funding.

“This initiative allows us to bring the alternative financing ecosystem closer to the point of need—supporting SMEs with both access and affordability,” said Yushida Husin, CEO of CGC Digital.

Bridging the Financing Gap by Connecting Ecosystems
This collaboration brings together critical components of the healthcare and lending ecosystems to address long-standing challenges in accessing financing:
· Remedi acts as the central hub, embedding financing tools within its operational interface and generating data to support credit evaluation.
· CGC Digital plays a facilitative role by enabling risk-sharing arrangements and connecting a broader network of financing partners to the platform leveraging CGC Digital’s financing marketplace, imSME.
· Seedflex provides flexible, performance-based financing tailored to clinics’ actual business activity, making capital more accessible and aligned with day-to-day operational realities.

By integrating financing into a platform already central to clinic operations, the partnership lowers barriers to funding, streamlines the application process, and enables more responsive and appropriate financing solutions—ultimately bridging the financing gap for a critical segment of healthcare SMEs.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Remedi and CGC Digital to provide flexible financing to address the real-life credit needs of healthcare clinics. This partnership allows us to continue pursuing our vision to bridge the credit gap for SMEs and give business owners of any size the same fair access to capital regardless of their background,” added Ritwik Ghosh, Co-Founder and CEO of Seedflex.

About CGC Digital
CGC Digital is a FinTech company, established as the digital arm of Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad. Registered in July 2022, its primary goal is to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by creating a simpler and more seamless financing experience in the digital ecosystem.

For more information about CGC Digital, please visit www.cgcdigital.com.my.

About Remedi
Remedi, a leading digital health company specialising in Electronic Medical Record solutions is renowned for its fast-growing cloud-based Clinic Management Solutions trusted by over 500 clinics nationwide. Remedi is dedicated to enhancing the patient experience by improving primary care healthcare service efficiency and delivery with the use of innovative automation and digitalization of workflow in clinics.

About Seedflex
Seedflex is a new way of accessing credit for cashless businesses, co-founded by two former Grab executives who built the superapp company’s fintech lending business in Southeast Asia. Seedflex provides a new frictionless form of credit to cashless businesses by underwriting and collecting loans based on online sales alone. Real-time and granular transaction data provides sufficient basis for robust underwriting driven by proprietary credit scoring and strategy, while daily settlement of sales enables an opportunity for fractional and automated collection through Seedflex’s proprietary “Pay-As-You-Sell Advance”™ solution.

SOURCE: Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC Malaysia)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Chin Sze Yuen
Head of Partnerships & Marketing
Tel: +60169776034
Email: szeyuen.chin@cgcdigital.com.my

Name: Mohd Amie Rashidi Rasikon
Head of Business and Services
Tel: +60128889772
Email: rashidi@remedi.my

Name: Aaron Pan
Communications Consultant
Tel: +85261055550
Email: aaron.pan@seedflex.com


--BERNAMA

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

PETRONAS GAS BERHAD REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SAFETY FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION FINDINGS

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB) takes note of the findings released by the relevant authorities in relation to the 1 April 2025 pipeline incident at Putra Heights.
PGB reiterates our ongoing commitment to full transparency, continuous improvement, care for those affected, and to continue its collaboration with the Special Taskforce and relevant authorities. Since the incident, PGB has mobilised substantial efforts to ensure public safety, support the impacted community, and maintain gas supply continuity across the country.

This incident is unprecedented in the history of our gas transmission system, and we fully recognise the public concerns surrounding the safety of the pipeline system, especially with the continuity of gas flow through the network.

The Peninsular Gas Utilisation (PGU) system is designed with multiple layers of safety and resilience, underpinned by over three decades of engineering and operational experience. Our systems and people are working continuously to ensure secure and reliable gas delivery to homes, industries, and the nation’s power sector.

About PETRONAS Gas Berhad

PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB) is the leading gas infrastructure and utilities company with PETRONAS Group holding 51% of its equity. Incorporated in 1983 and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia on 4 September 1995, PGB operates four integrated businesses, which are gas processing, transportation, regasification and utilities.

Our strategically located assets and strong operational performance ensures safe and reliable supply of products and services throughout Malaysia and Singapore. With over 30 years of experience in gas and utilities infrastructure operations, PGB steps up to pursue growth opportunities in domestic and emerging market as part of our integrated gas solutions.

PGB is a constituent company member of FTSE4Good Index Series, showing the Company's commitment to operate in a responsible manner in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) fronts.

Further details on PGB can be found at www.petronas.com/pgb

Issued by
Strategic Communications
PETRONAS Gas Berhad

SOURCE: PETRONAS Gas Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Florence Oh
Tel: +012 3081 092
Email: florence.oh@petronas.com

Name: Faris Fahmi
Tel: +6012 7717 857
Email: faris.mohd@petronas.com

--BERNAMA

Monday, June 30, 2025

PEPPER LUNCH MARKS 31ST ANNIVERSARY WITH INAUGURAL WORLD PEPPER RICE DAY

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Popular Japanese fast-casual dining chain Pepper Lunch will celebrate the inaugural World Pepper Rice Day on July 3, marking 31 years since the brand introduced its original sizzling Pepper Rice in Tokyo.

For one day only, 517 outlets worldwide will join in celebrating the signature teppan-style dish that has gained a strong international following since its debut, the company said in a statement.

The celebration pays tribute to the dish’s core innovations, including Pepper Lunch’s patented hotplate technology, which maintains a temperature of 80 degrees celsius (°C) for over 20 minutes, allowing diners to enjoy a sizzling, interactive experience.

The original Pepper Rice, featuring Pepper Margarine and Garlic Soy Sauce, remains a key attraction, with customers invited to season and stir-fry their meal to taste—right at their table.

To mark the occasion, Pepper Lunch will attempt a Guinness World Record for the “Most Photos of Hotplate Pepper Rice Uploaded to Facebook in One Hour”, taking place on July 3.

Participants must upload a photo of their Pepper Rice to Facebook with the hashtag #WorldPepperRiceDay, ensuring their post is set to public.

Customers dining in or taking out are encouraged to join the effort and contribute to what Pepper Lunch calls “a sizzling moment in history”.

Described as more than just a culinary event, the initiative spans locations from Tokyo to Singapore and Bangkok to Vancouver, highlighting the dish’s worldwide appeal.

Pepper Lunch is also offering media and influencer opportunities in select countries, including behind-the-scenes content and promotional tastings.

-- BERNAMA

Friday, June 20, 2025

KIOXIA UNVEILS NEXT-GENERATION PCIE 5.0 SSDS TO POWER AI, HPC WORKLOADS

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a global leader in memory solutions, has introduced a prototype of its new KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe solid-state drives (SSDs).

Designed to meet the increasing performance demands of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, the drives will also be showcased at HPE Discover 2025, which will be held from June 23 to 26 in Las Vegas.

The CD9P Series is the latest addition to Kioxia’s SSD portfolio and is built using its eighth generation BiCS FLASH triple-level cell (TLC) 3D flash memory, which incorporates CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technology, a breakthrough that significantly enhances storage density, performance and power efficiency.

In a statement, Kioxia said the new architecture doubles the capacity available per SSD compared with previous generation models, offering better value for data centres by improving both performance and total cost of ownership.

The CD9P Series has been engineered to ensure high throughput and low latency, key factors in supporting graphics processing unit (GPU)-accelerated servers where consistent data delivery is essential to maintaining GPU utilisation.

The CBA-based design reduces heat generation, improves thermal management, and enhances operational stability, making it well-suited for modern AI and HPC data centres.

Performance metrics for the new drives show significant improvements over their predecessors, with up to a 125 per cent increase in random write, 30 per cent in random read, 20 per cent in sequential read, and 25 per cent in sequential write speeds.

In terms of energy efficiency, the CD9P Series also achieves notable gains. For the 15.36 terabyte model, performance per watt has improved by approximately 60 per cent in sequential read, 45 per cent in sequential write, 55 per cent in random read, and 100 per cent in random write.

These advancements are critical in meeting growing storage requirements as AI-driven data loads become more complex and demanding, while samples of the KIOXIA CD9P Series are currently being provided to select customers for evaluation and feedback.

-- BERNAMA

VISTA EXPLORES SOUTHEAST ASIA’S ULTRA-LUXURY BOOM AT EXCLUSIVE SINGAPORE PANEL

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Vista, the parent company of VistaJet and XO, has hosted a panel discussion in Singapore to explore shifting lifestyle and investment trends among Southeast Asia’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs).

The invitation-only event gathered speakers from Vista, Knight Frank and Sanlorenzo Asia Pacific, who shared insights into growing demand for premium experiences, private aviation, luxury real estate and superyachts across the region.

Vista Vice President of Marketing for Asia Pacific (APAC) and India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA), Amy Yang said Singapore remains a top destination among its clients, driven by “bleisure” travel, the blending of business and leisure.

“With infrastructure covering 96 per cent of the world, Vista is well-positioned to meet the needs of mobile, global travellers,” she said in a statement.

In 2024, VistaJet recorded a 10 per cent rise in its memberships in Southeast Asia, while XO saw private flight activity in Singapore double year-on-year.

Vista noted a sharp rise in business jet traffic during major events. The Taylor Swift Eras tour in Singapore triggered a 362 per cent spike, while the Singapore Grand Prix saw a 168 per cent increase. The Singapore Yachting Festival also contributed to a 46 per cent jump over the daily flight average.

Emerging destinations for affluent travellers include Kuching in Malaysia, Da Nang in Vietnam, and Sorong in Indonesia, offering unique eco-, cultural and marine-based experiences. Established favourites like the Maldives, Bali and Phuket continue to see robust interest, especially with Phuket gaining visibility through HBO’s “The White Lotus”.

Knight Frank identified Manila as the fastest-growing prime residential market in 2024, while Malaysia’s property sector remains attractive due to supportive government policies. Bangkok continues to see strong foreign investment, particularly from Chinese buyers.

Meanwhile, according to Sanlorenzo Asia Pacific, the regional superyacht market is expanding rapidly, driven by a new generation of UHNWIs seeking discreet, experiential luxury with long-term value.

-- BERNAMA