TSplus Showcases Global Strategy At Annual International Meeting In Greece

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- TSplus, a French software company, centred its annual International Meeting on collaboration and shared purpose during a six-day event held in Greece.

In a statement, TSplus said the week-long gathering featured presentations from TSplus executives outlining the company’s recent achievements and future roadmap, with chief executive officer Adrien Carbonne reaffirming the company’s long-term ambition and new brand strategy.

The company’s chief operating officer, Henri Merlin highlighted steady global growth and strong performance in North America in 2025, noting that enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems remain TSplus’ primary client segment and strategic focus. Expansion plans are also underway in China, South Korea, Japan, Africa and Australia.

Meanwhile, its chief technology officer, Thomas Montalcino presented new product developments aimed at simplifying information technology (IT) management, including a remote support mobile app for iOS and Android, a web-based administration platform, and enhanced ransomware protection within Advanced Security capable of defending against 21 known threats.

Beyond business sessions, participants engaged in cultural activities including a safari tour of the Cretan countryside, visits to the village of Krasi and a local monastery, as well as a traditional village celebration featuring an olive oil mill visit and Greek cultural performances.

The programme also included hands-on training sessions focused on marketing and sales, remote access, licensing portal, and remote support, designed to strengthen internal collaboration across teams.

The event concluded with a gala dinner where TSplus Awards were presented to recognise outstanding contributions. Founder Dominique Benoit was also honoured for his entrepreneurial vision and the company’s founding values.

In his closing remarks, Carbonne reiterated TSplus’ mission to deliver simple and accessible IT solutions, emphasising consistency, focus and fairness as the company continues to expand globally.

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Abaxx Teams Up With Alta On Collateral Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) has entered a commercial engagement with Alta Alternative Investments Pte Ltd (Alta) to advance the use of money market fund shares as T+0 collateral for margin at Abaxx Clearing, moving Digital Title toward its first commercial implementation.

According to a statement, Abaxx Digital Title pairs cryptographically secured evidence of ownership with verified identity to convert commodities and securities into high-velocity, yield-bearing T+0 instruments, enabling their use as collateral and supporting a more capital-efficient global trading system.

In December 2025, Abaxx demonstrated in a pilot that its Digital Title could provide a legally enforceable and operational mechanism to instantly mobilise money market fund shares as collateral for margin and financing while giving the receiving party direct ownership of the underlying assets.

Following the pilot, Abaxx expanded into commercial partnerships by engaging with Alta to further develop the use of money market fund shares as T+0 collateral for margin at Abaxx Clearing.

Both companies have signed a letter of engagement to establish a Singapore-based Variable Capital Company (VCC) umbrella structure, including a sub-fund investing in United States dollar-denominated money market instruments and short-term fixed income securities.

Subject to regulatory approval, the VCC will function as a Singapore-regulated open-ended fund vehicle designed for institutional use, providing the legal framework for fund shares to be recognised as collateral within Abaxx Clearing.

Abaxx is a financial software and market infrastructure company as well as the indirect majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore, owner of Abaxx Clearing, while Alta is a Singapore-based regulated brokerage, securities exchange and fund management platform.

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NMB Sustainably Advances National Energy Resilience with Green Innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- In response to growing global energy challenges, on-going fossil fuel supply crisis, rising electricity demand, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions based on renewable energy, NMB (NanoMalaysia Berhad), a company limited by guarantee under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), is advancing a suite of clean energy innovations to strengthen Malaysia’s energy security towards enhanced resilience and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon emission future.

Through strategic programmes, partnerships and venture-building investment models, NMB is spearheading market-driven green technology development, leading towards real-world deployment of hydrogen production, energy storage systems, energy-efficient and EV-related technologies. These initiatives include the HyPEReactor off-grid hydrogen production system for stationary and mobility applications, Peninsular Malaysia’s first Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) to catalyse the use of clean fuel in the public transportation sector, graphene-enhanced sodium-ion battery technology to shift away from lithium supply chain dependency, and solar-powered EV charging stations as a way to reduce reliance on coal-fired power stations. Together, these technologies form a package of solutions designed to improve energy security, reduce harmful emissions and fossil fuel dependency and scale through real-world validation and off-take based on partnerships with the industry.

NMB’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad, said: “Principally, resilience should be built before impact and not a reaction to adversity. As global energy demand continues to rise and the world energy crisis disrupts fossil fuel supplies, countries are increasingly exploring alternative energy sources and resilient infrastructure. Malaysia is similarly facing challenges, including rising energy consumption in high-growth areas, particularly by digital economy infrastructure such as data centres and telco towers, grid reliability in remote areas, dependence on imported fuels, and growing demand for electric mobility. Energy security and sustainability are critical national priorities. Through these initiatives, NMB is strengthening Malaysia’s clean energy ecosystem by developing technologies that are scalable, resilient, and locally driven, while building long-term national capabilities.”

HyPEReactor: Clean Power for Underserved Communities

NMB’s HyPEReactor represents a breakthrough in off-grid renewable energy, delivering zero-emission hydrogen-based power to rural and underserved communities. Deployed at the Tibang Orang Asli village in Perak, the solid-state hydrogen system replaces diesel generators with clean, reliable electricity.

Powered by sodium-based hydrogen-generation technology, the HyPEReactor provides uninterrupted electricity at low operating pressure and with enhanced safety, making it suitable for rural electrification, telecommunications infrastructure, and mobile energy applications. The solution supports equitable energy access while reducing carbon emissions.

MHRS: Enabling Hydrogen Mobility

NMB and its collaborating partners also launched Malaysia’s first Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) in Peninsular Malaysia, marking a key milestone in hydrogen mobility readiness. The MHRS serves as a pilot project to demonstrate hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel for transportation under real-world conditions.

The mobile refuelling station provides essential infrastructure to support trials of hydrogen-powered vehicles, including early pilot use cases involving buses and lorries. It also serves as a testbed for technology validation and future commercial pathways, creating opportunities for scale-up, particularly in heavy-duty transportation segments where hydrogen offers significant operational advantages and emissions reduction potential.

Graphene-Enhanced Sodium-Ion Battery: Next-Generation Energy Storage

NMB’s graphene-enhanced sodium-ion battery prototype, developed under the NanoMalaysia Energy Storage Technology Initiative (NESTI), delivers an energy density exceeding 300 Wh/kg and offers a safer, more sustainable alternative to lithium-based batteries. The technology has been successfully validated at the laboratory scale, and we are currently progressing towards further scale-up and higher TRL development for real-world applications.

The battery technology is designed for grid-scale energy storage, renewable energy integration, telecommunications backup systems, and electric mobility applications. By reducing reliance on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt, the innovation supports sustainable and cost-effective energy storage solutions.

Renewable Energy EV Charging Stations: Supporting Green Mobility

NMB is also advancing renewable energy EV charging infrastructure to support Malaysia’s growing electrification needs. These charging stations are designed to support both two- and four-wheeled environmentally friendly vehicles powered by renewable energy sources.

The integrated system reduces carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels by using renewable energy for EV charging, supported by solar photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage. The initiative also includes a wireless charging prototype capable of delivering approximately 18 kW, supporting NMB’s broader focus on next-generation wireless charging systems.

Collectively, these initiatives demonstrate NMB’s commitment to building a resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem through diversified alternative pathways. From hydrogen power for off-grid resilience and mobility infrastructure to next-generation batteries and renewable-electrification solutions, these projects reflect Malaysia’s growing capabilities in clean-energy technologies.

SOURCE: NanoMalaysia Berhad

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Email: corporateaffairs@nanomalaysia.com.my

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Tokyo’s MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Named One of the World's Most Beautiful Museums 2026 by the UNESCO-backed Prix Versailles

Photo : Yasuyuki TAKAKI

TOKYO, May 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, a new cultural hub within TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, has been selected by the Prix Versailles, hosted at UNESCO, as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums 2026. This marks the second nomination for a Japanese museum, following the Simose Art Museum in 2024.  
 

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Established in 2015, the Prix Versailles honors global excellence in architecture by promoting "intelligent sustainability," where culture serves and transcends the environment. Selected projects are celebrated for their innovation, creativity, reflections of local heritage, and ecological efficiency, as well as values of social interaction and participation highly regarded by the United Nations. 

Opened on March 28 at Japan's first railway birthplace, MoN Takanawa's verdant, spiraling form — from facade to flowing interior — redefines the museum's role in contemporary cities. 

Comments from the architects and the Prix Versailles: 

Kengo Kuma, Architect│Exterior Design
I envisioned a green hill within the city. Its slopes weave seamlessly between inside and outside, wandering between art, performance, and information—attaining a level of 'freedom' unprecedented in any museum. This is not merely an attempt to restore greenery to the city, but a challenge to restore freedom to the city itself. 

Shinagawa Development Project (Phase 1) Design JV│Interior Design
MoN Takanawa is a museum open to the city, designed to foster diverse cultural experiences and community interaction. Its expansive atrium flows across split-level floors and ramps in a gentle three-dimensional composition, inviting visitors to move freely between activities. 

Jérôme Gouadain, Secretary General of the Prix Versailles
At the dawn of this 12th edition of the Prix Versailles, MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives illuminates the panoramic frame of newly established museums with its architectural concept. The urban integration of this exceptional cultural consortium provides Tokyo with an ambitious and profoundly inspiring example of a sustainable achievement. 

The List of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums 2026
The seven laureates are eligible for the World Titles to be announced at the end of the year.

• Zayed National Museum│Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Science & Technology Museum│Shenzhen, China
• Xuelei Fragrance Museum│Guangzhou, China
• MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives│Tokyo, Japan
• Lost Shtetl Museum│Šeduva, Lithuania
• National Medal of Honor Museum│Arlington, United States
• Islamic Civilization Center│Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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East Japan Railway Foundation for Cultural Innovation: press@montakanawa.jp 

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Introducing Jumio Watch: Because Identity Risk Doesn’t End at Onboarding

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Early studies show 25% more risk detected after onboarding — risk that is invisible to traditional identity verification


SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jumio, the leading provider of AI-powered identity intelligence, today announced the launch of Jumio Watch, a first-of-its-kind continuous identity intelligence offering that fundamentally transforms how organizations understand and manage identity risk. Jumio Watch moves identity verification from a point-in-time decision into a dynamic, continuously evolving intelligence signal.

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For decades, identity verification has operated on the flawed assumption that a decision made at onboarding remains valid indefinitely. In reality, a user verified today can become a significant fraud risk tomorrow as new patterns, connections and signals emerge that were simply not visible at the moment of original verification. Some users start with legitimate intentions but over time may become money mules or commit other types of first-party fraud.

At the same time, the rapid proliferation of AI is changing the game. Fraudsters are deploying highly sophisticated AI agents to scale their attacks using deepfakes, synthetic identities, and injection techniques (Jumio saw injection attempts increase 700% year over year).

Jumio Watch continuously analyzes identity signals to detect meaningful changes in risk long after verification is complete, with early studies showing up to a 25% increase in risk detection after initial onboarding. When new intelligence indicates that a previously approved verification may now present risk, Jumio customers are proactively alerted to investigate, allowing them to take action after the initial onboarding and verification event, and closing a major gap in traditional identity verification approaches.

"Risk evolves, and so should your identity strategy," said Bala Kumar, president and chief product and technology officer at Jumio. "With Jumio Watch, we are giving our customers something the industry has never offered: not just risk at onboarding, but also the ability to detect risk that only becomes visible over time. Decisions become dynamic instead of static as they are informed by new data, new signals, and broader context."

Jumio Watch is built on the Jumio Identity Graph. Unlike siloed point solutions, the Identity Graph continuously collects and analyzes patterns and connections from tens of millions of legitimate and fraudulent identities across businesses and industries globally — surfacing risk that no single customer environment could detect alone.

This ongoing, cross-customer intelligence is what sets Jumio Watch apart. Fraud patterns identified in one environment sharpen risk assessments across the entire platform, enabling faster, broader detection for every customer. And because the graph is anchored in verified, legitimate identity data, Jumio Watch goes beyond one-time risk assessment and provides ongoing risk assurance, as it continuously reinforces confidence in the decisions that remain sound.

Jumio Watch is designed for the teams on the front lines of identity risk — fraud investigators, compliance analysts, risk leaders, and security teams across financial services, crypto, gaming and marketplace platforms. Capabilities include:

• Post-verification flagging: Verifications that passed at onboarding are continuously reassessed, surfacing fraud that only becomes visible over time.
• Proactive risk alerts: Daily summaries notify fraud and compliance teams of new risk, enabling teams to act quickly before losses occur.
• Portfolio risk management: Continuous reassessment of the full customer base allows teams to minimize losses by acting on risky accounts while focusing growth and engagement efforts on healthy, verified customers.
• Investigation-ready portal views: Detailed alert visibility within the Jumio Portal gives investigators the context they need to assess and respond quickly.
• Flexible access controls: User-level permissions ensure the right people have visibility into alerts and investigation workflows.

"The identity verification industry has focused almost entirely on the moment of onboarding," said Philipp Pointner, chief of digital identity at Jumio. "Jumio Watch makes identity a continuous, intelligent signal powered by a global platform that gets smarter with every verification. This gives organizations the ongoing assurance they need to stay compliant, reduce fraud exposure and make more informed decisions long after day one."

Jumio Watch is available now, with additional capabilities planned throughout 2026 as Jumio continues to expand its continuous identity intelligence offerings. To learn more or schedule a demo, visit jumio.com.

About Jumio

Jumio helps organizations to know and trust their customers online. From account opening to ongoing monitoring, the Jumio Platform provides AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights to accurately establish, maintain and reassert trust.

Leveraging powerful automated technology including biometric screening, AI/machine learning, liveness detection and no-code orchestration with hundreds of data sources, Jumio helps to fight fraud and financial crime, onboard customers faster and meet regulatory compliance including KYC and AML. Jumio has processed more than 1 billion transactions spanning over 200 countries and territories from real-time web and mobile transactions.

Based in Sunnyvale, California, Jumio operates globally with offices and representation in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and has been the recipient of numerous awards for innovation. Jumio is backed by Centana Growth Partners, Great Hill Partners and Millennium Technology Value Partners.

For more information, please visit www.jumio.com. 

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Media Contacts
U.S. Media Contact
Haleigh Kent-Bryant
10Fold Communications
jumio@10fold.com
810-516-5486

APAC Media Contact
Luke Nazir
FINN Partners
Luke.Nazir@finnpartners.com
+65 8139 2504

LATAM Media Contact
Giancarlo Aracena
Sentidos Comunicaciones
giancarlo@sentidoscomunicaciones.com
+56 9 7969 5161

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ION EXCHANGE, MANN+HUMMEL PARTNER ON ADVANCED MEMBRANE SOLUTIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Ion Exchange (India) Ltd, a global total water and environment management solutions provider, has entered into a strategic collaboration with MANN+HUMMEL to manufacture advanced membrane solutions and expand technology capabilities in India.

The companies will work together to produce advanced polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) ultrafiltration (UF) membranes with integrated UltraSKID systems and will also bring Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology to India.

The partnership combines MANN+HUMMEL Water & Membrane Solutions’ global expertise in membrane technology with Ion Exchange’s manufacturing capabilities, engineering strength and established global presence in water and wastewater treatment.

Ion Exchange Senior Vice President (SVP), Sridhar Padmanaban said the collaboration marked a significant milestone in advancing the company’s HYDRAMEM membrane solutions.

“It is an important step in our journey to deliver differentiated, high-performance and sustainable solutions to customers across global markets,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, MANN+HUMMEL Water & Membrane Solutions SVP and General Manager, Rohit Sathe said the partnership brings together complementary strengths to enhance the availability of high-performance filtration solutions, supporting evolving customer needs across markets.

Under the agreement, Ion Exchange will manufacture, integrate systems and commercialise PVDF hollow fibre ultrafiltration membranes with UltraSKID systems based on MANN+HUMMEL’s advanced technology.

Production will take place at Ion Exchange’s expanded state-of-the-art HYDRAMEM membrane manufacturing facility in Goa, India, supporting both domestic and international demand.

The collaboration is expected to improve supply resilience, reduce lead times and deliver advanced membrane solutions more efficiently through localised manufacturing.

-- BERNAMA

PETRONAS and ENEOS Xplora Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Support Long-Term Energy Security

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS and ENEOS Xplora (“ENEOS”) have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership, first established in 1995, through the signing of definitive agreements formalising ENEOS’ re-entry into Malaysia LNG Tiga Sdn. Bhd. (MLNG Tiga).
Subject to the fulfilment of certain closing conditions, ENEOS will hold a 10 percent equity stake in MLNG Tiga for the next decade, following the expiry of the previous MLNG Tiga Joint Venture Agreement in 2023.

The agreements were signed by PETRONAS Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer of Gas & Maritime Business, Datuk Adif Zulkifli and ENEOS Xplora Representative Director and President, Yasuhiko Oshida.

Witnessing the signing ceremony were PETRONAS Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Marina Md Taib and Executive Officer and Senior Vice President and Head of Business Division 1, ENEOS Xplora, Jotaro Tomoeda.

The agreement marks a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between PETRONAS and ENEOS, reflecting shared commitment to strengthening long-term energy security and supporting reliable LNG supply to international markets, particularly Japan, amid an increasingly complex and volatile global energy landscape.

“LNG continues to play an indispensable role in the global energy mix, bridging the demands of today's economies while supporting a credible transition toward lower-carbon futures. With Asia at the centre of global LNG demand growth, stable supply and long-term partnerships remain fundamental to economic resilience across the region. The collaboration with ENEOS which now spans three decades reflects that long-term conviction, one that continues to serve the energy interests of both nations well into the decades ahead,” said PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik.

ENEOS’ re-entry underscores continued confidence in MLNG Tiga’s operational resilience and long-term value proposition, as well as PETRONAS’ proven capabilities as a world-class LNG operator and trusted partner.

“ENEOS’ re-entry into MLNG Tiga reflects shared confidence in the asset’s resilience and long-term role within Asia’s LNG landscape. It also reinforces PETRONAS’ focus on building a reliable LNG system that continues to deliver value to customers and partners, particularly in important markets such as Japan,” said Adif Zulkifli.

“MLNG Tiga has been a project that has steadily supplied LNG to Japanese buyers since commencing operations in 2003, under the cooperation between our group and PETRONAS, and we are very pleased to be participating once again. While further strengthening our partnership with PETRONAS, we will also work closely with our fellow shareholders - the Sarawak State Government and Mitsubishi Corporation, to pursue new value creation during the energy transition.” said Yasuhiko Oshida.

The agreement reinforces continued foreign investor confidence in Malaysia’s investment climate and long-term growth prospects. This reflects the country’s strong fundamentals, supported by a stable regulatory framework and a conducive business environment that continues to attract long-term investments in the energy sector.

About PETRONAS​

Established in 1974, Petroliam Nasional Berhad ("PETRONAS") is Malaysia's fully integrated energy and solutions partner ranked among the largest corporations on FORTUNE Global 500.

PETRONAS is the custodian and developer of Malaysia's oil and gas resources, and seeks investment opportunities in the global energy sector, especially cleaner energy solutions, as the world progresses towards a low carbon future. The company employs advanced technologies and innovation solutions to ensure excellence in all that it offers, believing in being an energy partner that enriches lives and helps build a sustainable future.

About ENEOS Xplora

ENEOS Xplora has been engaged in the development and production of oil and natural gas both domestically and internationally, functioning as a principal operating company of ENEOS Group, the largest energy, resources, and materials corporation in Japan.

In addition to these activities, the overseas natural gas liquefaction business, the LNG procurement business, and the LNG receiving terminal and gas pipeline operations in Japan, formally conducted by ENEOS Corporation were transferred into ENEOS Xplora as of April 1, 2026.

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Photo 1: (From left) Representing PETRONAS, Datuk Adif Zulkifli & Marina Taib and representing ENEOS Xplora, Yasuhiko Oshida & Jotaro Tomoeda during the virtual signing ceremony earlier today.

Photo 2: (From top) Representing PETRONAS, Datuk Adif Zulkifli & Marina Taib and representing ENEOS Xplora, Yasuhiko Oshida & Jotaro Tomoeda during the virtual signing ceremony earlier today.

SOURCE: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Esha Lim Hwee Nee
Tel: +6012 412 0117
Email: eshalim.hweenee@petronas.com

Name: Nabil Basaruddin
Tel: +6012 424 9750
Email: nabil.basaruddin@petronas.com

Name: Hana Nazsulaeeqa Harun
Tel: +6010 455 3378
Email: hananazsulaeeqa.haru@petronas.com.my

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