MIDA and OCBC Malaysia Sign Strategic Partnership to Attract Quality Investments and Strengthen Local Business Ecosystems

(From left to right): Mr. Tan Chor Sen, Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad; Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA and Tuan Syed Abdull Aziz Syed Kechik, Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad

• Strengthening collaboration to promote Malaysia as a premier investment destination across ASEAN, China, Korea and Taiwan through OCBC’s network.
• Supporting the development of local business ecosystems and connecting Malaysian companies to regional and global supply chains to reinforce Malaysia’s position as a preferred investment hub in ASEAN.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (collectively, OCBC Malaysia) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority ("MIDA") today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to attract sustainable, highvalue investments from ASEAN, China, Korea and Taiwan and support the development of local business ecosystems.

The partnership combines MIDA's expertise in investment promotion and facilitation with OCBC Malaysia's banking and financing capabilities, and extensive regional network, to advance the objectives of the MOU.

The MOU was signed by Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA; Mr. Tan Chor Sen, Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad; and Tuan Syed Abdull Aziz Syed Kechik, Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad.

Activities Under the MOU

Under the MOU, both parties will collaborate on market outreach, investment missions and industry engagements, share investor leads and market insights, and undertake knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives, alongside joint promotional activities to showcase Malaysia’s value proposition to prospective investors.

As part of efforts to strengthen the local business ecosystem, OCBC Malaysia and MIDA will facilitate strategic partnerships and business-matching opportunities between anchor investors and local enterprises, including SMEs. OCBC Malaysia will also provide tailored financing solutions, tapping on the broader OCBC Group ecosystem, to support investments, capacity building and business growth. The partnership builds on a longstanding relationship between the two organisations.

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, said, "Attracting quality investment is only part of the equation. The real measure of success is the lasting value these investments create for Malaysian businesses and talent. Through this partnership with OCBC Malaysia, we can reach investors earlier, connect them with the right local partners, and draw on OCBC's regional network to showcase Malaysia's strengths to key growth markets. Together, we aim to attract investments that advance the high-value sectors under NIMP 2030, including advanced manufacturing and renewable energy, while helping local companies build the financial, technical and ESG capabilities they need to grow and integrate into regional and global supply chains."

Mr. Tan Chor Sen, Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, said “Through our OCBC One Connect platform, we will leverage our extensive regional network and will work closely with MIDA to showcase Malaysia's strengths and opportunities to a broader pool of investors spanning ASEAN, China, Korea and Taiwan. Equally important, we want to ensure these investments deliver meaningful and lasting economic benefits by enabling Malaysian companies to participate more actively in the opportunities they create, whether through strategic business partnerships, or integration into global and regional supply chains. Through this collaboration, we aim to support a more vibrant and resilient business ecosystem that contributes to Malaysia's long-term economic development."

Beyond investment promotion and ecosystem development, both organisations will collaborate on professional development and knowledge exchange in areas such as financial analysis, risk management, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
MIDA
Name: Ms. Lim Ming Yee
Director, Foreign Investment Division, MIDA
Tel: +60322673762
Email: maylim@mida.gov.my

OCBC
Name: Ann Lim
Head
Brand and Communications
OCBC
Tel: 012- 629 0977
Email: annlim@ocbc.com

Name: Sharie Elina Ibrahim
Executive Director
Brand and Communications
OCBC
Tel: 012 – 6826 300
Email: sharieelina@ocbc.com

--BERNAMA

GTCFX Marks a Successful Presence at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTCFX successfully concluded its participation in Forex Expo Dubai 2026, held on September 22 and 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Throughout the two-day event, visitors met the GTCFX team at Hall 2, Booth 54 to learn more about the company’s multi-regulated trading solutions, mobile trading capabilities and commitment to client education.

Alt: GTCFX at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

A highlight of the event was GTCFX receiving the Best Forex Mobile Application award. The achievement complemented the company’s presentation of the GTC Go App at the exhibition and reflected its continued focus on providing traders with convenient access to global financial markets.

GTCFX also contributed to the expo’s educational programme through public presentations delivered by Jameel Ahmed, Chief Analyst at GTCFX. During the session titled “Trading Themes to Watch Out for: Q4 2026,” Ahmed examined several developments influencing global markets. The presentation covered geopolitical risk, inflation expectations and the changing interest-rate outlook, together with their potential implications for oil, the US dollar, gold and USD/JPY.

A further presentation introduced the GTC brand and highlighted the importance of investor education in a market environment increasingly shaped by political developments and fast-moving news. It also presented GTCFX’s growing presence in Dubai, including the development of GTC Tower as the company’s global headquarters.

Forex Expo Dubai 2026 gave GTCFX an opportunity to connect face-to-face with traders, partners and industry professionals while sharing its latest market perspectives and digital trading solutions.

Following a successful two days in Dubai, GTCFX looks forward to building on the relationships established at the expo and continuing to support its global community through market education, technology and accessible trading solutions.

About GTCFX:

GTCFX is a global financial services provider offering access to a wide range of financial markets through advanced trading technology and client-focused solutions. Since 2012, GTCFX has served clients across more than 100 countries and regions, with a continued focus on transparency, innovation, and responsible trading.

Media Contact

Email: marketing@gtcfx.com

Website: https://www.gtcfx.com/

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QUANTEXA RISES IN CHARTIS RESEARCH’S AML TRANSACTION MONITORING QUADRANT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) software company, has been named a Category Leader in Chartis Research’s RiskTech Quadrant for AML Transaction Monitoring Solutions 2026, moving into the upper reaches of the quadrant from its 2025 position.

Chartis said Quantexa recorded strong scores for data and system integrations and risk typology modelling, reflecting its combination of market potential and completeness of offering.

The research firm said the AML transaction monitoring market is shifting from traditional rules-based detection towards behavioural and graph analytics, data interoperability, convergence across financial crime functions and targeted use of AI.

In a statement, Quantexa Global Head of Financial Crime Risk, Financial Services and Government, Matthew Long said the company’s approach focuses on identifying relationships, facilitators and shared infrastructure within financial crime networks rather than analysing individual transactions in isolation.

Meanwhile, Research Director for Financial Crime and Control at Chartis Research, Sean O’Malley said Quantexa’s data integration and contextualisation capabilities underpin its analytical approach, which includes supervised and unsupervised machine learning and natural language processing.

Quantexa also rose to 18th in Chartis’ RiskTech100 2027, entering the ranking’s top 20. The company received the RiskTech100 Industry Category award for Trade Finance and the Compliance and Controls award for Trade Finance Compliance.

Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence Platform combines entity resolution, knowledge graph and analytics capabilities to connect internal and external data, helping organisations identify networks, relationships and potential risks while supporting transparency and model governance.

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MASAN HIGH-TECH MATERIALS, ELMET FORM STRATEGIC TUNGSTEN PARTNERSHIP

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation (MSR) has entered into a strategic partnership with The Elmet Group Co (Elmet), combining a 4.99 per cent equity investment in MSR with multi-year agreements for the procurement and sale of tungsten products.

Under the transaction, Elmet will acquire the stake from a wholly owned subsidiary of Masan Group at an implied US$2.5 billion equity valuation. Masan Group will remain MSR’s controlling shareholder with approximately 87.46 per cent ownership following completion. (US$1 = RM4.08)

The eight-year-plus commercial partnership covers committed sales volumes of approximately 1,250 tonnes of tungsten trioxide (WO₃) equivalent annually and an estimated aggregate gross revenue of approximately US$1.5 billion over the initial term at prevailing tungsten prices.

The agreements are expected to strengthen revenue visibility and the utilisation of MSR’s integrated mining and refining platform in Vietnam.

“The technologies defining this century, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and aerospace, cannot exist without tungsten.

“Elmet has spent 12 years inside our supply chain. They know what we have built and what it would take to build again. That is what trust looks like when it converts into capital,” said MSR Chairman, Danny Le.

Meanwhile, Elmet Chief Executive Officer, Peter V. Anania said the company’s investment reflected confidence in MSR’s platform, leadership and future opportunities, adding that the partnership would strengthen its ability to serve customers and support critical industries.

In a statement, MSR said the transaction builds on its existing partnerships across South Korea, Japan and Europe as demand for tungsten grows in areas including AI infrastructure, semiconductors, aerospace, energy and advanced manufacturing.

The company recently announced the potential addition of 115 million tonnes of tungsten-polymetallic resources and plans to expand tungsten oxide production capacity to more than 8,000 tonnes of WO₃ per year. In the first six months of 2026, MSR reported revenue of approximately US$423 million and net profit after tax of US$83 million.

Completion of the equity investment is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and corporate approvals, with the parties targeting completion in the first half of October. Jefferies Singapore Limited acted as exclusive financial adviser to MSR.

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Bitget's Multi-Asset KCGI 2026 Draws More Than 83,000 Traders

 

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has concluded the 2026 King's Cup Global Invitational (KCGI), with more than 83,000 traders across 320 teams taking part in the competition from September 9 to 22. For the first time, KCGI expanded beyond crypto into a multi-asset arena spanning crypto futures, TradFi perpetuals and tokenized U.S. stocks, with a total promotion pool of up to 3 million USDT.

This year's KCGI put Bitget's Universal Exchange model into a live competitive setting. Within the UEX Arena team battle, traders competed across Crypto Futures, TradFi Perps covering stocks, commodities and precious metals, and rToken spot markets for tokenized US equities. Separate trading-volume leaderboards tracked activity across each market, while team PnL determined performance on the overall UEX Arena leaderboard. The UEX Treasure Map extended the competition to CFD trading.

Across the three market-specific leaderboards, Jimmy米哥 100u 翻100倍 ranked first in Crypto Futures trading volume with 1.6 billion, IncomeTips24 led TradFi Perps with 150 million, while rtoken冲击第一队 topped rToken spot trading with 42.5 million.

“KCGI has always been where traders come to prove themselves, but this year we gave them a much bigger arena,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Crypto, stocks, gold and other markets were all in play, so traders had more opportunities and more decisions to make. That made the competition harder, and much closer to how people actually trade today. Eight years into Bitget, that’s what ‘Built for Perfect Trades’ means to me: keep expanding what traders can do, then let them show us what’s possible.”

KCGI 2026 featured a total promotion pool of up to 3 million USDT, spanning the UEX Arena alongside the UEX Treasure Map, captain rewards, early-bird rewards and a livestream giveaway. The expanded format attracted traders from markets including CIS, Latin American and Southeast Asia, turning the competition into a global test of strategies across different asset classes and market conditions.

The 2026 edition marks the latest evolution of KCGI as Bitget expands its trading ecosystem beyond crypto. Under the theme “Global Alpha in One,” the competition reflected a broader shift in how traders are approaching markets, with crypto, tokenized equities and traditional assets increasingly accessible through the same trading environment.

To see all the winners of KCGI 2025, visit here.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships such as MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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LB GROUP COMMITS RM1 BILLION INVESTMENT, STRENGTHENING MALAYSIA’S ADVANCED CHEMICALS INDUSTRY

LB Groundbreaking Ceremony

 

New Gurun, Kedah Facility to Support 300,000-Tonne Annual Capacity and Strengthen Malaysia’s Regional Manufacturing and Supply Chain Position

KEDAH, Malaysia, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- LB Group Co., Ltd. (SZ: 002601), a global leader in titanium dioxide (𝑇𝑖𝑂2) and advanced inorganic chemical materials, today marked a significant milestone in its international expansion with the groundbreaking ceremony for its Malaysian subsidiary, LB Advanced Material Asia Sdn. Bhd., at the Gurun Heavy Industrial Park (GHIP), Kedah.

Spanning 60.1 acres, the new facility represents a total investment of RM1 billion (approximately USD245 million), with RM600 million investment for Phase 1. The facility will be developed in phases, with a planned annual production capacity of 300,000 tonnes upon completion, strengthening LB Group’s manufacturing footprint and supply chain capabilities in Southeast Asia.

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said, "LB Group’s decision to establish its manufacturing facility in Gurun, Kedah, is a strong vote of confidence in Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem and our potential as a regional manufacturing hub. Its investment in titanium dioxide (𝑇𝑖𝑂2) and advanced inorganic chemical materials will strengthen our capabilities in high-value manufacturing and contribute to the development of a more complex and resilient chemical industry, in line with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the Chemical Industry Roadmap 2030. MIDA together with the Kedah State Government will continue to facilitate the project’s implementation, strengthen linkages with local suppliers and maximise the wider economic opportunities arising from this investment.”

Mr. Liang Sun, Director of LB Advanced Materials Asia Sdn. Bhd. emphasised, "Malaysia offers exceptional strategic advantages, robust heavy industrial infrastructure, and a welcoming investment environment. Gurun's direct access to major highway and rail networks seamlessly connects us to Penang Port, ensuring optimal export efficiency. Establishing LB Advanced Material Asia allows us to better serve our regional and global clients while navigating international trade dynamics with greater flexibility."

As a leading global manufacturer of titanium dioxide, LB Group operates an integrated value chain covering titanium minerals, titanium dioxide and titanium sponge, alongside businesses in zirconium products and new energy materials. Its flagship BILLIONS™ brand serves more than 1,500 clients globally across a wide range of applications, including coatings, plastics, inks and paper.

The project is expected to create over 300 skilled employment opportunities for Malaysians while contributing to the development of Kedah’s industrial and chemical manufacturing ecosystem.

About MIDA
MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA partners with investors at every stage of their journey, supporting sustainable growth and long-term value creation for Malaysia. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow MIDA on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.

About LB Group
Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Jiaozuo, Henan Province, China, LB Group is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZ: 002601). The group specializes in titanium dioxide ( 𝑇𝑖𝑂2 ), sponge titanium, zirconium products, and new energy materials, with an annual 𝑇𝑖𝑂2 capacity exceeding 1.51 million tonnes.

SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
MIDA
Name: Siti Halimaton Mohd. Rejab
Director, Chemical and Advanced Material Division
Tel.: +603- 2267 6701
Email: shalimaton@mida.gov.my

LB Group
Name: Sun Liang
Director, LB Advanced Material Asia Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: +6017-2900586
Email: sunliang@lbgroup.com

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​Trilliant Returns to Enlit Asia 2026 with a Focus on Flexible, Future-Ready Grid Modernization

With more than 13 million smart meters operational or in deployment across Asia-Pacific, Trilliant will showcase how utilities can modernize existing infrastructure, strengthen grid visibility and prepare for grid-edge intelligence

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Trilliant, a technology platform partner enabling utilities to gain real-time visibility and optimize performance across an increasingly dynamic energy landscape, will return to Enlit Asia 2026 as a Diamond Sponsor for the eighth consecutive year.

With more than 40 years of utility technology experience and over 13 million smart meters operational or in deployment across Asia-Pacific, Trilliant brings both scale and long-term grid expertise to the region’s modernization efforts.

Taking place September 22–24 at ICE BSD City in Jakarta, Enlit Asia comes as utilities across the region face rising electricity demand, increasing distributed energy resources and growing pressure to improve grid visibility and operational control.

At Booth #301, Trilliant will demonstrate how its Power of Choice approach helps utilities integrate multiple devices, communications technologies and applications while maintaining flexibility across the grid modernization journey.

“Utilities are being asked to modernize while managing greater complexity across the grid,” said Jim Madej, President and CEO of Trilliant. “The answer is not necessarily to replace the infrastructure they already have. It is to create a flexible digital foundation that allows them to extract more intelligence from existing investments, introduce new technologies as requirements evolve and maintain control over how they modernize.”

From Connectivity to Grid-Edge Intelligence

Across the region, Trilliant’s technology is supporting utilities in areas including billing efficiency, forecasting and planning, and outage management, demonstrating how AMI investments can become a foundation for broader grid operations.

Madej will also deliver a Summit Opening Keynote Address, “From Connectivity to Grid-Edge Intelligence,” on 22 September, outlining how utilities can build on existing AMI and communications infrastructure to support the next generation of distribution intelligence.

Throughout 22 and 23 September, Trilliant executives and technology leaders will participate in seven conference sessions addressing topics including scaling digital capabilities from pilots to enterprise platforms, building resilient power systems, strengthening digital edge, and improving grid visibility, forecasting and control.

Experience Trilliant’s Power of Choice at Enlit Asia

At Booth #301, attendees can learn how Trilliant helps utilities:

• Modernize the grid without starting over
• Connect existing and new technologies across complex environments
• Improve grid visibility, flexibility and operational control
• Create a trusted data foundation for analytics, automation and AI
• Protect existing technology investments while preserving future choice

Attendees can also visit the Trilliant Power of Choice Theater for presentations at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on 22 and 23 September. Participants can also enter for a chance to win a reMarkable Paper Tablet while hearing practical perspectives from Trilliant experts.

To learn more about Trilliant at Enlit Asia 2026, including the list of thought leadership sessions, visit Booth #301 in Jakarta, 22-24 September or visit trilliant.com/insights/.

About Trilliant

Trilliant® solves real-world utility challenges by providing adaptable solutions and building lasting partnerships. We deliver smart technologies that flex with demand, simplify complexity, and future-proof performance across every environment. Our device-independent distributed intelligence platform enables utilities and cities to securely deploy any application on one powerful network, with flexibility and customer control. Delivering solutions for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), smart metering, smart grids and smart cities, Trilliant connects customers to a more strategic path toward the energy transition. For more information, please visit www.trilliant.com.

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Contact

Media contact:
Lara Wilson
Lara.wilson@trilliant.com 

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