Allianz General makes home protection smarter with multi-year coverage and exclusive rewards

 

Sean Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz General

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) continues its 25th anniversary celebration by making home protection smarter and more rewarding with the Smart Home Cover Multi-Year Plan, offering three years of uninterrupted coverage and a complimentary 2-in-1 Hotpot & Barbecue Grill Cooker for eligible policies starting 1 July 2026.

Allianz General’s Smart Home Cover is a comprehensive home insurance solution designed to provide customers with smarter, more flexible home coverage tailored to their needs, ensuring peace of mind for homeowners, tenants and landlords.

With the Multi-Year Plan, customers can enjoy three years of uninterrupted protection with a single premium payment, eliminating the hassle of annual renewals while benefitting from lower premiums.

“Allianz General is committed to delivering value and convenience to our customers. With this campaign, the Smart Home Cover Multi-Year Plan not only ensures long-term protection for your home but also rewards our customers with an exclusive gift,” said Sean Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz General.

With the increasing risks of natural disasters and unforeseen events, safeguarding one’s home is no longer optional, but a high priority. Allianz General’s Smart Home Cover goes beyond basic home insurance, offering a comprehensive, all-in-one solution that includes protection for home structure, contents and even additional benefits such as Mortgage Loan Installment Protection, HomeFix and Landlord Insurance.

Customers who opt for the Multi-Year Plan will not only enjoy lower premiums and uninterrupted three-year protection, but also free reinstatement for the first two valid losses paid under the HouseOwner or HouseHolder components.

To redeem the complimentary exclusive gift, customers can follow the steps below:

1. Contact an authorised Allianz General agent to purchase a Smart Home Cover Multi-Year policy with minimum gross premium of RM1,000. Only new policies are eligible; customers who previously held an annual Smart Home Cover policy and subsequently converted to the Multi-Year option during renewal will also be eligible for the complimentary gift.

2. Provide a valid mobile number and email address to the servicing agent during policy issuance.

3. Receive one (1) complimentary 2-in-1 Hotpot & Barbeque Grill Cooker within 30 working days from the policy issuance date, upon confirmation of delivery address via email.

The campaign will run from 1 July 2026 until the total number of cookers given away reaches 1,000 units. The giveaway is on a first-come first-served basis.

For more information on Allianz General’s Smart Home Cover Multi-Year Plan and this campaign, please visit: https://www.allianz.com.my/personal/home-motor-and-travel/home/smart-home-cover.html

SOURCE: Allianz Malaysia Berhad ​

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

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

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HEILONGJIANG TOURISM CONFERENCE TO OPEN IN JIXI CITY ON JULY 8 – 9

The autumn landscape of the Xingkai Lake embankment in Mishan, Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province (drone photo)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The eighth Tourism Industry Development Conference in Heilongjiang Province will open in Jixi City from July 8 to 9, under the theme "Integration, Innovation, and Opportunity".

Centred on the theme and guided by principles of simplicity, safety and excellence, the conference aims to build platforms for cultural-tourism exchange and cooperation, innovative applications, and consumption upgrading.

It will showcase Heilongjiang’s ecological beauty, industrial heritage, culinary offerings, and openness, further unlocking the potential of cultural and tourism consumption, according to a statement.

During the conference, Jixi City will roll out a series of curated travel itineraries built around three themes, namely "Ignite the Games, Rock the Lakes", "Drive the Border, Embrace Wellness", and "Explore the Countryside, Learn Through Play".

A range of visitor-friendly incentives will also be introduced, including dining discounts, guaranteed accommodation packages, free admission to scenic spots, and shopping promotions, aimed at enhancing the overall travel experience.

The Department of Culture and Tourism of Heilongjiang Province Deputy Director, Jiang Xingcheng said this year's conference features three highlights.

First, driven by integration, it seeks to build a new landscape for all-for-one tourism by promoting deeper links between culture and tourism with industry, agriculture, commerce and sports, including the development of a signature travel IP linked to sporting events.

Second, driven by innovation, the event will leverage digital and intelligent technologies. A dedicated smart culture and tourism exhibition zone will feature applications such as AI-powered tourism services, metaverse immersive experiences, and digital intangible cultural heritage displays.

Third, as a platform for cooperation, the conference will strengthen international engagement through the Belt and Road Initiative, bringing together government and business representatives from 13 countries and regions and expanding Heilongjiang’s global cultural and tourism partnerships.

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AZALEA VISION SECURES EIC ACCELERATOR FUNDING TO ADVANCE SMART CONTACT LENS PLATFORM

Azalea Vision Co-founder and CTO Andrés Vásquez Quintero undergoing an on-eye evaluation of the ALMA smart contact lens.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Azalea Vision, a Belgian healthtech company, announced it has been selected for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, the European Union’s (EU) flagship programme for breakthrough, market-creating deep tech.

As the only Belgian company selected in this round, Azalea Vision will receive up to 7.5 million euros, including a non-dilutive 2.5 million euros grant and a planned five million euros equity investment from the EIC Fund, to advance its medical-grade smart contact lens platform into clinical development. (1 Euro = RM4.64)

“This is one of the toughest funding programmes in the world to win, and it validates everything we have been building, our technology, our vision, and the size of the market in front of us.

“Our technical validation is nearly complete, and the core platform works. This award gives us the resources to prove it clinically and to do it from Europe. We intend to move fast,” said Azalea Vision co-founder and chief technology officer, Andrés Vasquez Quintero in a statement.

The EIC Accelerator, part of the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, supports the start-ups judged most likely to create or disrupt global markets, and fewer than five per cent of applicants make it through its expert and jury reviews.

The EIC Fund's equity investment alongside the grant signals confidence in a company's technology, vision and market while reducing risk for private co-investors. Azalea Vision ranked among the highest-scoring applicants in its cohort and has begun the funded programme.

The funding will support clinical development alongside the final engineering work needed to bring the platform to patients.

With core platform functionality established and technical validation nearing completion, the EIC award accelerates the transition from proven technology to a certified medical product.

Following the EIC endorsement, Azalea Vision has begun discussions with strategic and financial investors across Europe and the United States to co-invest alongside the EIC Fund in its upcoming financing round.

-- BERNAMA

Bitget Launches TradFi 101 to Prepare Users for the Universal Exchange Era

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched TradFi 101, a long-term educational initiative designed to help crypto users understand traditional financial markets and navigate the growing intersection between digital assets and global finance. The program introduces structured learning resources covering financial foundations, asset classes, market mechanics, macroeconomics, risk management, and the evolution of multi-asset investing.

As tokenized assets become more accessible and investors increasingly participate across crypto, equities, commodities, ETFs, and real-world assets, financial literacy is becoming an essential skill for market participants. TradFi 101 is designed for a market environment where crypto-native investors can learn the drivers behind stocks, commodities, currencies, and capital flows.

Built with an education-first approach, TradFi 101 is designed as an open industry initiative that brings together exchanges, media platforms, researchers, educators, and creator communities to make financial education more accessible. Current participating and invited ecosystem contributors include Coin Bureau, CoinGecko, and TradingView among others.

“Financial markets are becoming increasingly connected, and traders are already navigating more than a single asset class,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Crypto investors today pay attention to interest rates, inflation, equities, commodities, and global liquidity alongside digital assets. As tokenization expands access to financial markets, understanding how these systems work together becomes increasingly important. TradFi 101 was created to make that knowledge more accessible and help users prepare for a future where traditional and digital assets exist within the same investment landscape.”

TradFi 101 consists of six learning modules released through a structured curriculum and supported by weekly educational content, community participation, and assessments. The program will answer 100 essential financial questions through simplified lessons designed for crypto audiences. Modules include Financial Foundations: Rediscover TradFi, Asset Encyclopedia: Your Global Wealth Checklist, Market Mechanics: How Trading Happens, Macroeconomics: The Invisible Hand, Risk & Human Nature: The Trader's Mindset, and Universal Exchange: The Final Form of Finance.

The final module explores the convergence of traditional and digital assets within a unified trading environment. As the world's largest Universal Exchange, Bitget already provides access to more than 2 million crypto tokens alongside over 10,000 US stocks, 500+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, foreign exchange products, and precious metals. TradFi 101 examines how tokenization is expanding access to global markets and why a broader understanding of finance will become increasingly valuable in the years ahead.

TradFi 101 is designed as a long-term initiative that contributes to the industry's broader effort to improve financial literacy for the multi-asset era. By bringing together educational contributors from across the ecosystem, the program aims to help the next generation of traders build the knowledge needed to participate more confidently in an increasingly connected financial system.

For more information, visit: https://www.bitget.com/activity-hub/tradfi-101  

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 with LALIGA and 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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SOURCE: Bitget Limited

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Chery Malaysia Marks Three Years of Driving Investment, Growth and Nation-Building for Malaysia

(fifth from left) His Highness Tengku Amir Shah, The Raja Muda of Selangor was present together with (first from left) Chen Chun Qing, Vice President of Chery International, Zhang Guibing President of Chery International and Yin Tongyue, Chairman of Chery Automobile Co. Ltd during the groundbreaking ceremony of Chery Smart Auto Industrial Park held early in 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Chery Malaysia continues to deepen its roots in the country through investments that create jobs, partnerships that strengthen local industries, and initiatives that deliver value to communities nationwide. Over the past three years, the automotive company has focused on creating long-term value for Malaysia by contributing to economic development, talent cultivation and community well-being.
A key milestone in Chery Malaysia's long-term commitment in Malaysia is the development of the Chery Smart Auto Industrial Park manufacturing facility in Lembah Beringin, Selangor.

Chery recently celebrated the topping-out of phase one, marking the completion of the main structure of the assembly plant, following a groundbreaking ceremony held last year in the presence of His Highness Tengku Amir Shah, The Raja Muda of Selangor.

The 200 acre facility is expected to become a catalyst for economic growth in the area, driving industrial development while creating new employment and local business opportunities. Upon completion of the first phase, the plant is expected to generate approximately 2,000 jobs, with total direct employment projected to grow to 5,000 positions through subsequent development phases planned for 2028 and 2029.

Chery's commitment to Malaysia extends beyond mobility. Through strategic industry collaborations, supplier development initiatives and talent-building programmes, while creating job opportunities for Malaysians.

Efforts such as the Chery’s Supply Chain Programme have fostered partnerships between local and international industry players, encouraging technology exchange, skills development and supply chain growth. At the same time, Chery continues to nurture future talent through knowledge transfer initiatives, technical training and collaborations with local TVET institutions, helping equip the next generation of Malaysians with the skills needed to thrive in an evolving automotive industry.

Beyond business growth, Chery believes in making a positive difference in the communities where it operates from community welfare, environmental conservation to sports and youth development.

Among these efforts was Chery's swift response during the Putra Heights fire incident whereby 50 Chery vehicles were loaned to affected residents helping them ease their mobility needs as well as monetary support to a local mosque providing shelter to the victims.

Chery has also contributed to environmental conservation programmes, including partnerships focused on biodiversity protection and turtle conservation programmes.

The company has backed youth and sporting excellence initiatives such as the Olympic Games 2023, Asian Youth Para Games 2025 and most recently the inaugural Chery x Lee Chong Wei Cup which will be held next month, helping provide opportunities for young local athletes to pursue their aspirations and realise their potential.

"Our journey in Malaysia goes beyond mobility. By investing in people, creating opportunities and supporting communities, we are committed to advancing with Malaysia and delivering value beyond the automotive industry and create a lasting impact for generations to come,” said Men Lin Bo, Chery Corporate Malaysia Executive Vice President.

Chery Malaysia also believes in fair and healthy competition within the automotive industry as it drives innovation and ultimately benefits Malaysian consumers.

About Chery Malaysia
Chery Malaysia is part of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Chery Group, a leading Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhu, China. Established in 1997, Chery has been a key player in the automotive industry, renowned for its diverse lineup of passenger cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles. Chery has earned a prominent position in both domestic and international markets, exporting vehicles to over 80 countries worldwide, including Malaysia. For 22 consecutive years, Chery has been the No.1 brand in China for vehicle exports.

For more information, visit www.chery.my
Follow Chery Malaysia Facebook www.facebook.com/cherymalaysiaofficial

SOURCE: Chery Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
PR and Communications
Name: Christina Low
Email: christinalow@chery.my

--BERNAMA

MALAYSIA LAUNCHES SEMICONSTART MALAYSIA TO ACCELERATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF HOMEGROWN SEMICONDUCTOR CHAMPIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 Bernama) -- Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (MTDC) today officially launched SemiconStart Malaysia, a national semiconductor incubation programme designed to support the growth of high-potential Malaysian and Malaysia-based semiconductor ventures in higher-value segments of the global semiconductor value chain.
SemiconStart Malaysia was identified under Budget 2026 as a strategic initiative to support semiconductor startups through mentorship, access to global funding and investment networks, semiconductor tools, prototyping opportunities and commercialisation support.

The programme was officially launched by YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Minister of Finance II, in the presence of industry leaders, investors, academia and representatives from the inaugural cohort of participating companies.

Led by MTDC in collaboration with Silicon Catalyst UK, SemiconStart Malaysia is the nation's first dedicated semiconductor venture-building programme focused on helping early-stage semiconductor companies overcome the industry's unique challenges, including high prototyping costs, lengthy development cycles, complex technical validation requirements and barriers to commercialisation. The programme is designed as a “design-to-fab-to-market” bridge, connecting founders with specialist mentors, technical experts, investors, design, test & fabrication partners and commercialisation pathways.

The programme supports companies operating in high-value areas such as integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced materials, photonics and optics, MEMS and sensors, advanced packaging, semiconductor automation and emerging quantum-related technologies.

Unlike conventional startup incubators, SemiconStart Malaysia combines specialised semiconductor mentorship, technical validation, commercial assessment, funding support and access to a global network of semiconductor experts, investors, fabrication partners and industry players. Through the programme, selected companies may receive incubation support of up to RM1 million per company alongside a structured 260-day development pathway.

Speaking at the launch, YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Malaysia’s semiconductor industry has reached a point where participation in global supply chains must be complemented by greater value creation through innovation, intellectual property, advanced technologies and specialised capabilities.

"Today marks an important transition from strategy to implementation. SemiconStart Malaysia represents a collective effort to strengthen pathways for innovation, commercialisation and technology development while supporting Malaysia's ambition to create more homegrown technologies, generate greater intellectual property and build globally competitive semiconductor companies," he said.

He said the true measure of success lies not in the strategies announced, but in the capabilities built, technologies commercialised, investments attracted and opportunities created for future generations of Malaysians.

SemiconStart Malaysia also supports Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)’s broader ambition of positioning Malaysia as a high-technology nation by 2030, in line with the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2021-2030, the 10- 10 MySTIE Framework and the National Semiconductor Strategy. This initiative helps create stronger linkages between technological capability, entrepreneurial ambition and market opportunity, while supporting the development of future technologies and industries.

Global semiconductor sales reached approximately US$791.7 billion in 2025 and are expected to continue growing as demand accelerates across artificial intelligence, advanced computing, automotive technologies, telecommunications and industrial applications. As the industry moves towards the US$1 trillion milestone, SemiconStart Malaysia aims to position Malaysian companies to capture greater value through innovation, intellectual property creation and technology commercialisation.

MTDC Chairman, Tan Sri Abd. Rahman Mamat, said SemiconStart Malaysia was developed with a clear objective of supporting the growth of Malaysian semiconductor ventures while strengthening the country's pipeline of technology companies capable of competing in one of the world's most demanding industries.

He said semiconductor innovation requires more than funding, as companies also need specialised expertise, technical validation, industry networks and mentors who understand the realities of bringing semiconductor technologies to market.

He added building a globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem requires sustained collaboration across government, industry, academia and the investment community, and that SemiconStart Malaysia reflects what can be achieved when these stakeholders align behind a shared ambition. He added that the inaugural cohort reflects Malaysia's growing capability to participate more meaningfully in semiconductor innovation and reinforces MTDC's role as the bridge between talent, technology, industry and capital.

The launch also marked the introduction of the inaugural SemiconStart Malaysia cohort comprising ten (10) Malaysian and Malaysia-based semiconductor ventures, namely SkyeChip Semi Sdn. Bhd., GreatAsic Technology Sdn. Bhd., FusionAP Sdn. Bhd., nanoSkunkWorkX Sdn. Bhd., Silicon X Sdn. Bhd., Aphelia Sdn. Bhd., Channel Microsystems Sdn. Bhd., FirstChip Sdn. Bhd., Kirana Semikonduktor Sdn. Bhd., and SMD Compound Sdn. Bhd.

The inaugural cohort reflects strategic areas identified under Malaysia's semiconductor development agenda, including integrated circuit design, advanced materials, advanced packaging, radio-frequency technologies and photonic systems. Participating companies will also be assessed on their commitment to value creation in Malaysia, including intellectual property development and the cultivation of local technical talent.

As the programme owner and implementing agency, MTDC will oversee programme delivery, ecosystem partnerships and stakeholder engagement, while Silicon Catalyst UK contributes its globally recognised semiconductor incubation framework and international network of advisors, investors and industry partners.

The official launch also featured a sharing session on the selection process, a panel discussion titled "Building Malaysia's Next Semiconductor Champions", and presentations by the inaugural cohort companies.

SemiconStart Malaysia supports the broader objectives of the National Semiconductor Strategy, including strengthening domestic innovation capabilities, increasing the creation of Malaysian-owned intellectual property, developing high-skilled talent and fostering the growth of future semiconductor champions capable of competing on the global stage. It also complements MOSTI’s technology sovereignty agenda by supporting Malaysia’s ability to develop, own and commercialise strategic technologies that are critical to longterm national competitiveness.

The launch marks an important milestone in Malaysia's semiconductor journey, translating the aspirations of the National Semiconductor Strategy into tangible action while strengthening the nation's ability to develop homegrown technologies, generate intellectual property and build globally competitive semiconductor companies. For MTDC, the programme reinforces its catalytic role in connecting technology, capital, industry partners and market opportunities to help Malaysian deep-tech companies scale from innovation to commercial growth.

About Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

Established in March 1992, Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (MTDC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad and an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). MTDC plays a strategic role in strengthening Malaysia’s deep technology ecosystem by supporting the progression of technology companies from development to adoption and scale.

As a technology investor and ecosystem enabler, MTDC provides developmental and growth funding through initiatives such as the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS), Halal Technology Development Fund (HTDF), Dana Uji Beli MySTI, Dana Mudahcara MySTI, Business Start-up Fund (BSF), Business Growth Fund (BGF) and the MTDC–Tradeview Quantum Fund, a public–private investment initiative to accelerate the growth of high-potential Malaysian technology companies.

MTDC also strengthens companies through capability development and technology adoption platforms including the Centre of 9 Pillars® (Co9P®), Technopreneur Training Academy (TENTRA), and the MySTI ecosystem, facilitating market access and technology adoption across both public and private sectors.

Over more than three decades, MTDC has supported Malaysian technology companies across key sectors including Electrical & Electronics and Semiconductor, Industry 4.0, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Food Security, Green Economy, and Aerospace and Mobility.

Issued by MTDC Corporate Communications Department

SOURCE: Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Munirah Abdullah Sani
Vice President
Corporate Communications Department
Tel: +6019-2687887
Email: munirah@mtdc.com.my

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Strongest Bridge Loses: Smart Engineering Triumphs at Malaysia's Nationwide Bridge Challenge

Overall Winner of the Vital Factor Consulting Cup 2026: MACSian74 Bridge Over Troubled Waters competition:

Left to right: Vincent Chung (CEO Ikhua Engineering: Co-sposor), Wooi Tan (MD Vital Factor Consulting: Title sponsor), Soh Lay Hui (Principal Malacca ACS), Yang Berusaha Encik Kiew Sieng Eik, Assistant Director of Student Talent Development Unit, the Melaka State Education; Monash University Malaysia winning team.

MELAKA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bigger was not better. Stronger was not enough.

In a dramatic twist at the Vital Factor Consulting Cup 2026 – MACSian74 Bridge Over Troubled Waters, the bridge that carried the heaviest load of 51 kilograms, roughly the weight of a 12-year-old child, finished only third.

Instead, Monash University Malaysia emerged as the Overall Champion by proving that the smartest engineering solution is not about building the strongest bridge, but the most efficient one.

The nationwide competition challenged participants to build model bridges spanning 0.5 metres using only ice cream sticks, string and glue. Unlike conventional engineering contests, winners were determined not by the maximum load carried alone, but by optimising the ratio between load supported and materials used.

While the returning champions from the Lai family (Ruixia, Ruishan and Mr Lai) achieved the day's highest load of 51,000 grams, they used 340 units of authorised materials, resulting in a score of 150 (51,000/340).

Although Monash University Malaysia's bridge carried a lower load of 39,000 grams, it used only 185 units of materials, achieving the highest score of 211 to secure both the Overall Championship and the Category Championship, with total prize money of RM18,000.

The result reflected one of engineering's most important principles, optimisation. In the real world, engineers are not rewarded simply for making structures stronger, they are challenged to achieve the best performance using the least resources.

A total of 106 teams from Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor participated in the competition, which attracted an estimated 2,000 visitors. The event was officiated by Yang Berusaha Encik Kiew Sieng Eik, Assistant Director of the Student Talent Development Unit, Melaka State Education Department, representing the State Education Director.

The winners of the school categories were equally impressive. SMJK Yok Bin, Melaka won the Secondary School category with a bridge supporting 32 kilograms using 207 material units, while SJKC Pay Hwa, Melaka captured the Primary School title with 17 kilograms using 177 material units.

Ms Soh Lay Hui, Principal of Malacca Anglo-Chinese School (ACS), said the competition was intentionally designed to mirror the realities of engineering and business.

"The real world does not reward those who simply build the strongest solution. It rewards those who deliver the best solution with the resources available. Through competitions like this, ACS prepares our students to think critically, optimise intelligently, collaborate effectively and solve real-world problems."

The competition was jointly organised by Malacca ACS and Methodist Girls' Secondary School.

As this year's results clearly showed, the strongest bridge did not win. The smartest bridge did.

SOURCE: Vital Factor Consulting

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Ms Soh Lay Hui
Principal, Malacca ACS
Email: sohlayhui@yahoo.com; or

Name: Captain Chong Yong Ku
Organiser
Email: yongkuchong@yahoo.com

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