Thursday, July 23, 2026

Trinity Group Strengthens Nevis Business Solutions Through Strategic Collaboration with Hamilton Reserve Bank

 

Supporting international entrepreneurs through Nevis company formation and offshore bank account opening within 24 to 48 hours


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trinity Group has entered into a strategic collaboration with Hamilton Reserve Bank to support international entrepreneurs and businesses, establishing a Nevis International Business Company (IBC) with a streamlined pathway from company formation to international banking. Through the collaboration, eligible clients may establish an offshore bank account within 24 to 48 hours, subject to Hamilton Reserve Bank's independent onboarding procedures, customer due diligence and applicable regulatory requirements.

Nevis has earned international recognition as a respected jurisdiction for cross-border business, supported by its English common law heritage, modern corporate legislation and established international business environment. Increasingly, entrepreneurs and international businesses are choosing Nevis not only for company incorporation, but also for the integrated professional support that facilitates international business, including corporate advisory and international banking.

Trinity Group serves as the lead corporate adviser throughout the incorporation process, helping entrepreneurs and businesses establish Nevis corporate structures aligned with their commercial objectives. Combining international corporate advisory expertise with practical guidance on incorporation and ongoing administration, the firm supports clients at every stage of the Nevis company formation process.

Following incorporation, eligible clients requiring international banking services may be introduced to Hamilton Reserve Bank. Headquartered in Nevis, the Bank provides commercial, private and custodial banking, asset management and investment banking services through a digitally enabled multi-currency banking platform serving clients in more than 150 countries.

By connecting Nevis company formation with international banking, the collaboration creates a more efficient pathway for entrepreneurs establishing an international business. Rather than engaging separate providers for incorporation and banking, eligible clients benefit from a streamlined process while continuing to receive specialist corporate advice from Trinity Group and independently assessed banking services from Hamilton Reserve Bank.

* The collaboration is neither a merger, acquisition, joint venture nor exclusive partnership. Trinity Group and Hamilton Reserve Bank remain fully independent while combining their expertise to simplify Nevis company formation and access to international banking. Trinity Group provides corporate advisory and company formation services, while Hamilton Reserve Bank independently provides international banking services.

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SOURCE: Trinity Group

MAVENIR’S CLOUD-NATIVE IMS AND VOICE SERVICES RATED VERY STRONG BY GLOBALDATA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Software company Mavenir announced that its MAVcore Cloud-Native IMS and Voice Services received a Very Strong rating in GlobalData’s 2026 IMS and Voice Core: Competitive Landscape Assessment.

The rating placed Mavenir among the industry's top-rated IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and Voice Core providers alongside Nokia, ZTE, and Ericsson, according to a statement.

The report evaluated vendors across five dimensions, namely solution architecture, platform and performance, feature and application support, interoperability, and deployment experience, with MAVcore earning a Strong to Very Strong rating across all five areas.

Mavenir Executive Vice President & General Manager, IMS & RAN, Sachin Karkala said being recognised as Very Strong by GlobalData validates the investment Mavenir has made in cloud-native voice architecture.

“As operators worldwide decommission legacy networks and look to monetise voice through artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled services, Mavenir's ground-up cloud-native approach positions our customers to move faster and scale with confidence,” added Karkala.

Meanwhile, GlobalData Senior Principal Analyst, Andy Hicks said Mavenir designed its Cloud-Native IMS solution from the ground up for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and 5G voice. The architecture, and its base of over 50 voice customers worldwide, are among the factors that earned Mavenir a Very Strong rating in this year's assessment.

Beyond the five rated dimensions, GlobalData highlighted Mavenir's AI roadmap stating Mavenir is focused on in-call AI services, including simultaneous translation, agentic small and medium-sized business assistants, and transcription, targeting what GlobalData identifies as the fastest-growing voice service opportunity.

The company’s signalling security, spam detection, and fraud management capabilities add a further layer of differentiation and a foundation for value-added services.

As voice calling evolves from human-to-human interaction to human-to-agent interaction, Mavenir will continue to invest in cloud-native architecture and AI-enabled services that help operators modernise their voice networks and capture new sources of revenue.

-- BERNAMA

MPC CONNECTS BUSINESSES WITH DIGITAL SOLUTIONS TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY

 

BIZMATCH – GET2GATHER 2026 Series 3 is a strategic initiative organized by Bean Search Expert Sdn. Bhd. (Beanst) in collaboration with the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC). The program is specifically designed to drive the growth and enhance the competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Retail and Food & Beverage (F&B) sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), through its Digital Productivity Nexus (DPN) and Retail and Food & Beverages Productivity Nexus (RFBPN), is intensifying efforts to accelerate business productivity by enabling enterprises to adopt technology-driven solutions.

Through strong public-private partnerships, MPC is expanding the BIZmatch ecosystems as strategic technology- and business-matching platforms that connect enterprises with suitable digital solution providers, industry partners and market opportunities. By matching businesses with solutions tailored to their operational needs, BIZmatch supports improvements in efficiency, cost management, digital adoption and overall competitiveness.

To date, a total of 779 companies has registered, and 53 digital solution providers have been onboarded in BIZmatch to offer businesses access to a growing range of technology and productivity solutions.

The latest Get2Gather 2026 Series 3: Retail and Food & Beverages Industry, themed “Strengthening the BIZmatch Ecosystem to Accelerate Productivity,” held in Kuala Lumpur focuses on empowering businesses in the retail and food and beverages sectors through networking, business matching, knowledge sharing, strategic partnerships and exposure to AI-enabled productivity solutions.

The initiative is expected to benefit more than 50,000 businesses nationwide by connecting them with productivity-enhancing solutions, including artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise software and business management systems, digital marketing and e-commerce solutions, digital payment and fintech services, and cybersecurity solutions.

MPC Deputy Director General, Dr. Mazrina Mohamed Ibramsah, said:

“Businesses that embrace digital solutions stand to gain the most. However, digital transformation is not merely about adopting technology; it is about adopting the right solutions for the right business needs. Through technology matching, we help enterprises work smarter, reduce costs and uncover new opportunities to enhance productivity and growth.”

Malaysia's performance in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2026 placed the country 9th globally for AI skills that meet business requirements. The indicator suggests that Malaysia has a relatively strong talent base in AI-related skills that are relevant to business needs, which may support ongoing digitalisation efforts.

MPC invites businesses and digital solution providers to register with the Digital Platform Network Plus (DPN+), powered by BIZmatch, at https://dpnplus.net and become part of Malaysia’s growing digital productivity ecosystem.

About Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)
MPC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). It drives national productivity holistically at the national, sectoral, and enterprise levels through three main thrusts: developing future talent, driving digitization and innovation, and building a robust ecosystem. It collaborates strategically with the private and public sectors by emphasising productivity as a key agenda to boost productivity growth and national competitiveness, ultimately leading to shared well-being and prosperity.

SOURCE: Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Mohammad Danial Mohd Yusof
Tel: 017-699 0943
Email: danial@mpc.gov.my

Name: Nur Izzati Zamri
Tel: 018-245 0630
Email: nurizzati@mpc.gov.my

--BERNAMA

MORE THAN 1,000 RESIDENTS GATHER FOR FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL COMMUNITY SCREENING IN KOTA DAMANSARA

Football supporters filling up Warna Avenue at Strand Mall, Kota Damansara on 19 July 2026 during the live viewing of the FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.


KOTA DAMANSARA, July 23 (Bernama) -- More than 1,000 residents, football enthusiasts and families gathered at Strand Mall for a community live screening of the FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Organised by Y.B. Tuan Muhammad Izuan Bin Ahmad Kasim, State Assemblyman (ADUN) for Kota Damansara, with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), Strand Mall and ENCORP, the event brought together people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate one of the world's biggest sporting occasions.

Among those in attendance were Y.B. Tuan Muhammad Izuan Bin Ahmad Kasim, Puan Zaina Diana Binti Zinal, Board Member of ENCORP, Encik Ahmad Harzimi bin Mohd Taib, Group Chief Executive Officer of ENCORP and Encik Azizi bin Aziz, President of the Jawatankuasa Pembangunan dan Keselamatan Kampung (JPKK) Kampung Melayu Subang, reflecting the strong collaboration between community leaders, the public sector and the private sector.

More than just a football screening, the event showcased the spirit of unity and togetherness, with residents of all ages from diverse backgrounds gathering in a lively and family-friendly atmosphere to enjoy the match together.

For Strand Mall, the event continues its long-standing tradition as a community gathering destination for football enthusiasts. Since 2013, the mall has hosted live football screenings of major sporting events including the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship (EURO), UEFA competitions, SEA Games football finals and other high-profile matches. This initiative aligns with Strand Mall's aspiration to become a community-centric destination that extends beyond retail by providing spaces where local communities can gather, celebrate their heritage, host cultural, recreational and sporting activities and foster meaningful collaborations.

Adding to the excitement, local personality Mad Sabah kept fans engaged throughout the evening, from the pre-match build-up until the final whistle. The event also provided a platform to support local micro-entrepreneurs with food and beverage vendors receiving strong support from visitors and all stalls selling out during the evening. Attendees also enjoyed live band performances, property showcase, interactive penalty kick games and a highly anticipated lucky draw session.

The successful turnout highlighted the vibrant community spirit of Kota Damansara and as a place where communities come together, local businesses thrive and memorable experiences are created.

About Encorp Berhad
Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia (Ticker: ENCORP/6076), ENCORP is principally an investment-holding company. The Group is currently involved in three core businesses – property development, property investment and construction. For more information, visit www.encorp.com.my or follow us on facebook: @encorpbhd

SOURCE: Encorp Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Saidah Umairah binti Zul Azki
Executive, Media & Public Relations
Tel: +603 6286 7777 ext: 7634

--BERNAMA

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

GRADIANT SUPPORTS EUROPE’S SEMICONDUCTOR EXPANSION WITH WATER SOLUTIONS

 

Today, Gradiant announced the early completion of ultrapure water and water recovery systems for a €5 billion semiconductor facility in Dresden, supporting expanded European chip production, improved water efficiency, and stronger supply chain resilience.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater solutions, has completed its work for a major new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden, strengthening Europe’s capacity to produce technologies powering an increasingly digital and electrified world.

Representing an investment of approximately five billion euros, the new facility is one of Germany’s largest industrial projects and a significant expansion within Silicon Saxony, Europe’s leading semiconductor cluster. (1 Euro = RM4.65)

The project doubles manufacturing capacity at the customer’s Dresden site and is expected to create approximately 1,000 highly skilled jobs, according to Gradiant in a statement.

It is supported by approximately one billion euro in public funding programmes, including the European Chips Act and the Important Project of Common European Interest. The investment will strengthen European semiconductor supply chains and improve the resilience of industries that depend on advanced chips.

Built for production on 300-millimetre wafers, the facility will manufacture power semiconductors and analogue and mixed-signal technologies that are essential to artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, power grids, and industrial applications.

Gradiant supplied ultrapure water and water recovery systems for the facility, with solutions engineered to meet the stringent purity, reliability, and process consistency requirements of advanced semiconductor fabrication.

The rinse-water recovery systems supplied by Gradiant enable water from selected production processes to be captured and reused for appropriate applications within the facility, supporting efficient resource use and strengthening the resilience of large-scale manufacturing operations.

The facility uses industrial water rather than drinking water for its operations, helping conserve valuable drinking water resources. Internal recycling processes allow production water to be reused multiple times, with a target water recycling rate of up to 45 per cent by 2033.

Gradiant completed its project scope three months ahead of schedule, reflecting close coordination among the company, the customer, and the broader project team, as well as Gradiant’s ability to execute complex infrastructure projects under the semiconductor industry’s rigorous quality, safety, and scheduling requirements.

-- BERNAMA

LEPAS UNVEILS L8 WITH INTELLIGENT LEX PLATFORM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- LEPAS is bringing its new L8 model to global markets, with its proprietary Intelligent LEX Platform inspired by the composure, precision and control displayed by the greatest playmakers at the 2026 United States-Canada-Mexico football tournament.

Designed for drivers who seek elegance and confidence rather than aggression, the LEPAS L8 combines the DHT230 dedicated hybrid transmission, an approximate 1,300-kilometre comprehensive range and European-tuned chassis dynamics.

It also features full-scenario intelligent driving assistance, advanced intelligent parking, and five-dimensional elegant sensory cabin technology, establishing a new benchmark for intelligent, refined, and confidently composed mobility worldwide.

Reflecting on the tournament, LEPAS said football's greatest players exemplified the composure and precision that inspired its Intelligent LEX Platform.

LEPAS in a statement said its dedicated Intelligent LEX Platform strives to balance energy efficiency with elegant handling so that every acceleration and every corner is taken with unwavering composure.

The platform also delivers a textbook "technology triple-play" in performance, range, and driving refinement. The DHT230 dedicated hybrid transmission, with its precise and composed pass-and-possession-like characteristics, achieves the perfect balance between power and energy efficiency.

Meanwhile, the chassis, fine-tuned by a European specialist team and paired with intelligent electronic controls, endows the vehicle with a rhythm that is composed and controlled – never aggressive on acceleration, never flustered under braking.

The full-scenario intelligent driving assistance system enabled by the Intelligent LEX Platform acts like a playmaker controlling the rhythm of a football match, remaining rock-steady during high-speed cruising and composed in stop-and-go urban traffic.

LEPAS said the full-range advanced intelligent parking system performs like a precision assist on the pitch, accurately identifying parking spaces, navigating around obstacles and effortlessly handling challenging parking scenarios such as narrow spaces and complex garages. The system autonomously plans parking trajectories and executes smooth manoeuvres, enhancing convenience and safety for drivers.

-- BERNAMA

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Malaysia’s Plastics Industry Takes Charge: Driving Local Recycling and Voluntary EPR from the Ground Up

Industry representatives from ACCCIM, FMM, MAREA, MPMA and MPRA at a joint meeting to finalise their Budget 2027 submission to the Ministry of Finance, proposing measures to strengthen Malaysia's recycling ecosystem ahead of mandatory EPR by 2030


PETALING JAYA, Selangor, July 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s plastics industry is not waiting for 2030. Driven by accelerating environmental concerns, while the transition to a circular economy is already well underway, our efforts must be scaled up. As the country prepares for mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the Circular Economy Blueprint for Solid Waste in Malaysia (2025-2035), leading industry players are already taking concrete steps on the ground. From collecting recyclables, educating communities, to building the foundations of a local circular economy, these efforts help to reduce Malaysia’s reliance on imported petrochemical feedstock and crude oil-derived raw materials from the Middle East, whilst developing domestic circular production and consumption practices.

Five industry associations: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM), Malaysian Recycling Alliance (MAREA), Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and Malaysian Plastics Recyclers Association (MPRA), have come together to drive this agenda collectively, combining on-the-ground action with coordinated industry advocacy.

Industry Action on the Ground
MAREA, Malaysia’s first voluntary industry-led EPR initiative, was established in 2021 by ten major FMCG companies committed to improving domestic collection and recycling rates for packaging waste. Since then, MAREA has tested practical approaches to EPR implementation by supporting collection, sorting and recycling partners across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, involving multiple actors across the recycling value chain. Through these projects, MAREA has generated practical insights into local collection systems while supporting community-based communication, education and public awareness initiatives to encourage waste separation and recycling. These on-the-ground experiences contribute to the Government’s data-informed development of Malaysia’s EPR Policy Framework and support the transition from voluntary to mandatory EPR.

Since October 2020, Nestlé Malaysia has been running Project SAVE (Segregate, Avoid, Value, Educate), its flagship voluntary EPR programme and Malaysia’s largest corporate-led household recycling collection initiative, implemented in partnership with seven local municipal councils across nine cities in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kedah. The programme is reaching over 270,000 households on a weekly and bi-weekly basis and has collected approximately 49,000 tonnes of dry mixed recyclables and recoverables to date (of which 32,000 tonnes are plastics). Through these efforts, Project SAVE is helping to strengthen recycling habits among communities through comprehensive CEPA (Communication, Education & Public Awareness) and support Malaysia’s transition towards a more circular economy.

On the education front, MPMA runs The Green Truck, a mobile recycling education programme that visits schools across Malaysia to bring the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) to life for students since 2022. To date, The Green Truck has reached more than 40,000 primary and secondary students nationwide, helping to build recycling awareness and habits from a young age.

MPRA has launched the Education Next Generation Programme, aiming to reach 24 primary schools across Peninsular Malaysia by 2027. Since 2024, MPRA and its members have collectively supported over 1,000 education, community engagement and recycling campaign programmes nationwide. Beyond schools, MPRA works with residential communities, commercial premises and public events to promote recycling through education, public awareness and collection campaigns across Penang and the Klang Valley. MPRA also serves as an industry connector, linking consumers, collectors and plastic recyclers to strengthen collection networks, improve plastic recovery and accelerate Malaysia's transition towards a circular economy.

A Shared Opportunity
Waste management and recycling is a shared responsibility between governments, businesses and individuals. These efforts gained fresh momentum following a luncheon dialogue on 11 May 2026, organised by ACCCIM and attended by YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Finance, and YB Sim Tze Tzin, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry. The dialogue brought together recyclers, manufacturers and major plastic product users to explore how local recyclers could be better matched with large-scale plastic consumers to close the circular loop domestically. The conversation was particularly timely given the ongoing geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East that have affected global petrochemical feedstock supply. The government expressed strong support for this direction.

Building on this momentum, the five associations convened a series of industry roundtables to take stock of where the recycling value chain stands today, identify areas for improvement and map out a way forward together. Discussions covered the practical realities facing recyclers and manufacturers on the ground, from tax considerations under the Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework to gaps in collection infrastructure and opportunities to enhance existing government incentives.

Supporting the Voluntary EPR Phase
As part of this coordinated effort, the five associations have jointly submitted a policy position paper to the Ministry of Finance ahead of Budget 2027, titled “Budget 2027: Accelerating Plastics Circularity and EPR Adoption in Malaysia.” The submission outlines how targeted fiscal measures could help complement industry’s voluntary action and strengthen Malaysia’s recycling ecosystem ahead of mandatory EPR in 2030. Key proposals include:

• Expanding the Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) with a dedicated Circular Economy and EPR category to support investment in collection, sorting and material recovery infrastructure;
• Targeted SST relief for plastic traders, stockists, collectors, sorters and EPR compliance fees, to ease structural cost pressures across the recycling value chain;
• Extending diesel subsidy (SKDS) eligibility to recycling collection and logistics fleets, including RORO (Roll-On Roll-Off) trucks widely used for recyclables collection, on par with existing landfill logistics support;
• Tax deductions to support circular economy certifications and consumer education campaigns on waste separation at source; and
• An early adopter incentive to reward companies that begin EPR implementation during the voluntary phase from 2026 to 2029, encouraging early action across the supply chain.

The voluntary EPR stage commencing in 2026 is a valuable window for industry to prepare. Getting collection infrastructure in place, raising consumer awareness and aligning the supply chain now will ensure Malaysia is well-positioned when mandatory EPR takes effect in 2030. The five associations remain committed to working closely with the government to make this transition a success, and look forward to continued engagement with the Ministry of Finance and relevant agencies as the proposals are considered.

About the Signatory Associations
ACCCIM – Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia is the largest Chinese business organisation in Malaysia, championing the interests of the business community.
FMM – Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing is the premier organisation representing the manufacturing and manufacturing-related services sectors in Malaysia.
MAREA – Malaysian Recycling Alliance is Malaysia’s first voluntary industry-led EPR initiative, established in 2021 by ten major FMCG companies committed to driving plastic packaging recycling and circular economy in Malaysia.
MPMA – Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association, established in 1967, is the official voice of Malaysia’s plastics industry, representing 800 members accounting for 60% of the nation’s plastics manufacturers and 80% of plastics production.
MPRA – Malaysian Plastics Recyclers Association represents Malaysia’s plastics recycling industry, advocating for a stronger domestic recycling sector and circular economy.

SOURCE: Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Crystal Cheah
Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA)
Tel: 03-7876 3027
Email: crystal@mpma.org.my

--BERNAMA