RESULTICKS STRENGTHENS CHANNEL PARTNERSHIPS WITH PALLASENA V VISWANATH APPOINTMENT

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Resulticks has appointed Pallasena V Viswanath as Global Advisor, Channel Partnerships, to strengthen its global partner ecosystem and drive growth through strategic alliances.

Based in Singapore, Viswanath will focus on expanding Resulticks' partner network and accelerating channel partnerships across key markets, particularly in Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa (MEA), according to the company in a statement.

Resulticks Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Redickaa Subrammanian said Viswanath brings strategic vision, industry relationships and execution expertise that will help deepen partner engagement and create new opportunities for customers and partners.

Meanwhile, Viswanath said he looks forward to working with the leadership team to strengthen partner collaborations, expand strategic alliances and support the company's next phase of growth.

Viswanath brings more than 40 years of experience across the solutions and distribution ecosystem, including senior roles with HP and Redington. He will work with Resulticks' leadership team to strengthen relationships with technology providers, system integrators, consulting firms and strategic partners.

RESULTICKS is a connected customer engagement platform that helps brands unify customer data, manage communications across channels and drive data-informed decisions through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered intelligence and analytics.

Headquartered in New York, the company serves enterprises across North America, Asia and the Middle East, with offices in India, Singapore and Dubai.

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HONG KONG CYCLOTHON OPENS REGISTRATION WITH NEW 56 KM ROUTE, UCI ROAD RACE

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced the opening of public registration for the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon, which will take place on Oct 11.

This year’s event continues to promote the spirit of sports for charity and features several new elements, including a 56-kilometre (km) non-competitive ride on a “Five Tunnels, Three Bridges” route, while the popular 32 km ride will continue on the “Two Tunnels, Two Bridges” route. More than 6,500 places are available for the two non-competitive rides.

The Cyclothon will also feature the return of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Class 1.1 Road Race, with a new 100 km racecourse that will draw elite teams from around the world for competition in Hong Kong.

“Starting in mid-September, HKTB will roll out a series of mega events, with the Hong Kong Cyclothon standing out as one of the most energetic and dynamic international sporting spectacles on our calendar,” said HKTB Chairman, Dr Peter Lam in a statement.

HKTB said the popular non-competitive ride has been upgraded this year, with the previous 50 km route extended to 56 km and spanning six districts — Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po, Kwai Tsing, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin and Kowloon City.

The 56 km route will take participants along the newly opened Central Kowloon Bypass for the first time, while the 32 km ride will maintain its “Two Tunnels, Two Bridges” route, incorporating Cheung Tsing Tunnel, Nam Wan Tunnel, Stonecutters Bridge and Ting Kau Bridge.

The starting and finishing lines will be relocated to Museum Drive in the West Kowloon Cultural District, with a dedicated viewing zone allowing locals and visitors to watch cyclists up close as they make their final dash to the finishing line. The new UCI route will also pass iconic landmarks, including the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the International Commerce Centre.

A new non-competitive World University Trophy will be introduced as part of the 56 km ride, bringing together university cyclists from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas institutions ranked among the world’s top 100 universities.

In addition, HKTB will stage a dedicated cycling-themed carnival at the Great Lawn of Art Park in the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring sports, entertainment, family-friendly activities and culinary offerings.

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MIDF SUPPORTS GAPIMA’S EXPANSION WITH RM13.4 MILLION ISLAMIC FINANCING FOR NEW LOGISTICS FACILITY

Azizi Mustafa, Chief Executive Officer of MIDF

PETALING JAYA, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (“MIDF”) has provided RM13.4 million in Islamic financing to GAPIMA Sdn Bhd (“GAPIMA”) under the Soft Financing Scheme for Automation and Modernisation (SFSAMi) to part-finance the acquisition of a new industrial property in Klang, Selangor.

The financing will support GAPIMA’s purchase of a semi-detached industrial building and factory located at 2A, Jalan Anding 3/KU5, with a total purchase price of RM14.896 million. The new facility forms part of GAPIMA’s ongoing upgrading and expansion programme, aimed at enhancing logistics efficiency, strengthening its warehousing capabilities and providing additional capacity to support the company’s continued growth.

Established in 1974, GAPIMA has evolved from its beginnings in forwarding and stevedoring at Penang Port into an integrated logistics provider offering project logistics, freight forwarding, multimodal transportation and warehousing solutions. Today, the company operates a network of 10 offices and warehouses nationwide, with its headquarters owned by the company and its other locations leased from third parties.

The acquisition represents an important step in GAPIMA’s efforts to strengthen its physical infrastructure alongside the continued development of its business. With operations spanning key locations across Peninsular and East Malaysia, the company continues to expand its operational capabilities while investing in its people and digital skills to support greater efficiency.

Azizi Mustafa, Chief Executive Officer of MIDF, said “GAPIMA’s investment in a new logistics facility is a good example of how strategic financing can help Malaysian businesses build the capacity required for sustainable growth. At MIDF, we remain committed to supporting businesses as they modernise their operations, strengthen their competitiveness and invest in the infrastructure and capabilities needed to capture future opportunities. We are pleased to support GAPIMA as it continues to expand its logistics capabilities and strengthen its presence across Malaysia.”

The RM13.4 million financing is provided under MIDF’s SFSAM-i, which supports eligible companies in modernising and upgrading their operations and capabilities, including the acquisition of commercial property.

Muhammad Taufiq bin Johari, Chief Executive Officer of GAPIMA Sdn Bhd, said “The acquisition of this new facility marks an important milestone in GAPIMA’s continued growth journey. As our operations and service capabilities expand, having the right infrastructure in place is increasingly important to support our customers and our people. This investment will strengthen our warehousing and logistics capabilities, improve operational efficiency and provide us with additional capacity as we continue to grow. We are incredibly grateful to MIDF for believing in our vision and helping us to take this next big step”

The new facility will complement GAPIMA’s nationwide network while strengthening its warehousing and operational capabilities. The investment supports the company’s continued growth as an end-to-end logistics provider, with expertise spanning oil and gas, infrastructure cargo, freight forwarding, warehousing and multimodal transportation.

About MBSB Berhad

MBSB Berhad (MBSB) is a dynamic financial services group with a longstanding role in supporting the nation’s financial system and economic development. MBSB is the holding company of MBSB Bank Berhad, MBSB Investment Bank Berhad, and Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF). MBSB Bank Berhad is a progressive Islamic bank offering comprehensive Shariah-compliant banking solutions to retail, SME, and corporate customers, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainable financing. MBSB Investment Bank Berhad serves as the Group’s investment banking and capital markets arm, providing advisory, research, equity brokerage, and capital markets services. MIDF plays a pivotal role in supporting business and industrial development through development finance, nurturing a resilient and thriving SME ecosystem.

SOURCE: MBSB Berhad (MBSB)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Norsiah Juriani Johari
Group Head
Group Communications & Marketing Department
Group Corporate Strategy
Tel: +6012 900 1907
Email: norsiah.johari@mbsb.com

Name: Arna Farisa Binti Mohamad Isa
Senior Manager
Group Communications & Marketing Department
Group Corporate Strategy
Tel: +6013 394 2590
Email: arna.farisa@mbsb.com

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Infineon Melaka entrusts CIMB with payroll banking for more than 10,000 employees

(From left) Florian Franz Herrmann, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Infineon Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd., Eng Seng Meng, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Infineon Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd., Gurdip Singh Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Malaysia and CIMB Bank Berhad and Daniel Cheong, Head of Consumer Banking Malaysia, CIMB at the signing ceremony of the Payroll Collaboration between Infineon Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd. and CIMB.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Bank”) has successfully onboarded Infineon Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd. Melaka (“Infineon Melaka”) employees onto the CIMB@Work payroll banking solution. This milestone marks one of CIMB@Work’s largest payroll onboarding initiatives and underscores the strong collaboration between both organisations in delivering a seamless payroll transition and employee onboarding experience.

Through the collaboration, Infineon Melaka employees now have access to the broader CIMB@Work proposition, which offers a convenient salary banking experience alongside selected preferential privileges, lower entry requirements for selected CIMB credit cards and preferential rates on selected financing products.

Gurdip Singh Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Malaysia and CIMB Bank Berhad said, “This collaboration reflects our capability to deliver innovative large-scale payroll banking services that help organisations foster inclusivity within their workforce, in line with CIMB’s brand promise of Moving You Forward. Through the seamless, structured and scalable CIMB@Work solution, employees are able to access a broad ecosystem of banking, financing, protection and wealth management that holistically support their financial well-being at every stage of life.”

Eng Seng Meng, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Infineon Melaka said, “Entrusting CIMB with the payroll banking transition for more than 10,000 employees marks an important milestone in our partnership. We are pleased to collaborate with a trusted banking partner that has delivered a seamless implementation while ensuring our employees have access to a comprehensive suite of financial solutions and value-added banking benefits. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to enhancing the employee experience through greater convenience and we look forward to strengthening our partnership in the years ahead.”

Payroll banking has become an increasingly important enabler of financial inclusion, and CIMB aspires to be a leading financial institution in this space, supporting employers and employees across the country. CIMB@Work delivers an integrated payroll banking proposition that combines convenience, protections as well as other relevant financial solutions, helping employees manage their financial needs with greater confidence. This reflects CIMB’s purpose of advancing customers and society by delivering practical, customer-centric banking solutions that create meaningful and lasting value.

Additional benefits for employees enrolled into the CIMB@Work include 20% cashback on tolls and transits, as well as 20% cashback on overseas spend with the CIMB Visa Debit Card. Other benefits include lower income requirement for applications to selected CIMB credit cards while there is also no income document requirement for selected CIMB credit cards and the Cash Plus Personal Loan (“CPL”). Preferential financing rates for CPL, and Term-Financing-i secured by Amanah Saham Berhad (“ASB”) are also available for CIMB@Work customers. Outward Foreign Telegraphic Transfers performed at CIMB branches will enjoy preferential foreign exchange rates, and employees can manage their salary, savings and bills anytime through the CIMB OCTO app.

About CIMB

CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM81.6 billion as at 31 March 2026. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present across ASEAN in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong and UK. CIMB has one of the most extensive retail branch networks in ASEAN with 545 branches and over 33,000 employees as at 31 March 2026. CIMB’s investment banking arm is one of the largest Asia Pacific-based investment banks, which together with its award-winning treasury & markets and corporate banking units comprise the Group’s leading wholesale banking franchise. CIMB is also the 91.45% shareholder of Bank CIMB Niaga in Indonesia, and 94.83% shareholder of CIMB Thai in Thailand.

SOURCE: CIMB Bank Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Anis Azharuddin / Kelvin Jude Muthu
Group Corporate Communications
CIMB Group Holdings Berhad
Email: anis.azharuddin@cimb.com / kelvinjude.muthu@cimb.com

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XSOLLA, ACCELBYTE UNVEIL INTEGRATED GAME BACKEND, PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

Graphic: Xsolla

 
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has introduced integrated backend solutions for game developers through a founding partnership with AccelByte, a fully managed extensible games backend platform.

Concurrently, Xsolla has opened a closed testing programme for a combined solution that pairs AccelByte Gaming Services (AGS) with Xsolla's global payments and monetisation tools.

Select developers can now apply for early access and help shape the integration ahead of its broader launch, according to Xsolla in a statement.

“Our first test partners will help us prove that a studio can stand up backend services and global payments together, without staffing separate teams for each, and get to market faster as a result,” said Xsolla President, Chris Hewish.

Meanwhile, AccelByte Chief Executive Officer and Technical Director, Junaili Lie said: “We are excited to partner with Xsolla, which shares our belief in making powerful technology accessible to studios of every size. By combining our technology and expertise, we can help studios launch faster, operate smarter, and reach players globally.”

Under the partnership, Xsolla brings AccelByte's backend services together with its payments and monetisation solutions in one integrated stack, shaped by direct input from studios shipping live games. This allows studios to avoid stitching separate solutions together on their own.

During the closed testing period, partner studios will help validate the feature set and modular implementation options. AccelByte's backend services, including player management and matchmaking, will be combined with Xsolla's payment, subscription, monetisation and identity services in an interoperable layer.

In addition, studios can stand up and operate live game services without building backend infrastructure in-house or staffing dedicated LiveOps teams, reducing time-to-market and accelerating iteration cycles.

Through Xsolla's global game payment platform, participating studios gain access to more than 1,000 payment methods across over 200 geographies, opening new revenue channels for games.

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JPG’S 2QFY2026 REVENUE RISES 16.6% AS INTEGRATED GROWTH STRATEGY ADVANCES

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG or the Group) recorded revenue of RM415.8 million for the second quarter ended 30 June 2026 (2QFY2026), representing a 16.6% increase from the preceding quarter. The improvement was supported by higher fresh fruit bunch (FFB) processing volumes and increased external crop contribution.

Internal FFB production rose by 5.2% quarter-on-quarter, while external FFB intake increased by 28.4% as the Group optimised its available milling capacity following the seasonally softer first quarter. Total FFB processed was consequently 13.0% higher. The Group also benefited from favourable commodity prices, with average selling prices for crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel (PK) rising by 9.0% and 10.1% quarter-on-quarter, respectively.

For the six months ended 30 June 2026 (1HFY2026), the Group recorded revenue of RM772.5 million, representing growth of 4.6% compared with the corresponding period last year, while Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at RM101.6 million.

In line with the Group’s performance, the Board declared a second interim dividend of 1.10 sen per share for FY2026, reaffirming JPG’s commitment to delivering sustainable returns to shareholders.

JPG further widened its external certified crop-sourcing network through the Smallholder Inclusion Programme (SIP), which now brings together 390 RSPO-certified smallholders. The programme supports crop availability while advancing JPG’s long-term sustainable sourcing and social inclusion objectives, enabling greater participation by independent smallholders in the sustainable palm oil supply chain. It also enhances sourcing flexibility and mill utilisation, reinforcing JPG’s broader ecosystem approach to value creation.

The Group continues to focus on enhancing its upstream fundamentals through accelerated replanting, deployment of superior planting materials and ongoing estate improvement initiatives. These efforts are aimed at enhancing long-term crop resilience and supporting sustainable productivity growth over time.

“While crop production remains influenced by biological and seasonal factors, we continue to strengthen the foundations of the business through disciplined estate management, accelerated replanting, expansion of our external crop ecosystem and the ongoing development of Integrated Sustainable Palm Oil Complex (iSPOC). These initiatives reinforce our integrated value chain strategy and position JPG for sustainable long-term value creation,” said Mohd Faris Adli Shukery, Managing Director of JPG.

Phase 1 of iSPOC entered the commissioning phase in 3Q2026 and remains on track for commercial operations by year-end 2026, marking an important milestone in JPG’s downstream expansion and integrated growth strategy.

About Johor Plantations Group Berhad

Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG) is a Malaysian palm oil producer transforming into a nextgeneration integrated palm oil business. JPG is principally involved in the cultivation of oil palm and the production of crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernels (PK). Its core operations focus on owning, managing, and harvesting fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from estates located primarily in the state of Johor. JPG’s subsidiaries support its upstream activities through the production of biomethane, sales of oil palm seedlings, trading of palm oil products, and the supply of agricultural machinery, plantation-related products, training, and safety services.

JPG was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on 9 July 2024 with ultimate shareholding by Johor Corporation (JCorp). All of the Group's estates are fully certified under both the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standards, and JPG is a constituent of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index.

JPG's growth strategy is built on two pillars under its 10-year roadmap to 2033: Greenutrition, the production of sustainable oils and fats, and Greenergy, the generation of bioenergy from renewable and sustainable resources. Its flagship Integrated Sustainable Palm Oil Complex (iSPOC) Phase 1, which entered the commissioning phase in 3QFY2026, will advance a circular economy model powered entirely by renewable energy generated from palm oil mill by-products. Integrating a specialty oils and fats refinery, palm oil mill, palm kernel crushing plant, animal feed mill and bioenergy power plant, iSPOC will mark the Group's entry into the downstream value chain.

For more information, please visit www.johorplantations.com

SOURCE: Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Alya Kausar Shaharudin
Head, Sustainability & Communications
Tel: 07-363 2000
Email: alya@johorplantations.com

Name: Hamidah Ghazali
Deputy Manager, Sustainability & Communications
Tel: 07-363 2000
Email: hamida@johorplantations.com

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TEMPLAFY LAUNCHES FREE AI AGENT FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Templafy, the agentic document generation platform, has launched the Templafy Agent Add-In, a free artificial intelligence (AI) agent that enables users to create, edit and review presentations without leaving PowerPoint.

Available to download from Microsoft Marketplace and free for individual PowerPoint users, the add-in brings document agents directly into the presentation workflow, enabling both the creation of new presentations and editing tasks.

According to Templafy, users can ask the agent to create new slides, rewrite or translate a presentation, fix formatting, add editable charts and tables, as well as review content, through a conversational interface before it is shared.

“By bringing agents directly into PowerPoint, we are extending AI from creation into iteration, so users can keep working with the agent as their presentation evolves, inside the workflow they already know.

“When connected to Templafy, this becomes even more powerful as the agent is grounded in company knowledge and governed centrally, bringing the speed of AI together with the context and control enterprises need,” said Templafy Chief Product Officer, Oskar Konstantyner in a statement.

Templafy customers can connect the agent to approved company content and context, including templates and layouts, content libraries, brand rules, product information and business data. This enables teams to use AI while drawing on information and content their organisation already trusts.

Meanwhile, for enterprises, this can mean less time spent searching for the right slide, checking the latest messaging or correcting branding and formatting at the end of the process.

Templafy said Microsoft 365 administrators can also deploy the add-in to relevant users or groups across the organisation, in addition to centrally distributing rules governing AI document creation, reducing the need for complex prompting or configuration by individual users.

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