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Friday, May 15, 2026
MARY KAY LAUNCHES GLOBAL SOCIAL SQUAD PILOT PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched its Global Social Squad (GSS) Pilot Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening digital engagement by empowering Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) as brand advocates and social media content creators.
The programme, which will be introduced in selected markets worldwide in 2026, is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its presence in an increasingly social-first business environment and enhance engagement with consumers across digital platforms.
According to Mary Kay, the GSS brings together IBCs who are recognised for their creativity, authenticity and social media capabilities to produce digital content, participate in global campaigns, and share social media strategies with their communities and fellow consultants.
Mary Kay Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer, Tara Eustace said the programme is intended to help consultants strengthen digital storytelling and consumer engagement in a social-first business environment.
In a statement, the company said the initiative is also expected to support brand visibility, increase product discovery through user-generated content, and strengthen peer-to-peer learning within the Mary Kay community.
A total of 73 members have been selected for the pilot programme, representing 15 markets across North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe.
Participants will receive exclusive merchandise, take part in content-based challenges, and gain access to training and development opportunities throughout the year.
Mary Kay said the pilot programme will allow the company to evaluate and refine the initiative ahead of a potential wider rollout beginning in 2027 and beyond.
The global leader in beauty and entrepreneurship added that the programme forms part of its efforts to develop a scalable business model that combines entrepreneurship, creativity, and personal connection.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Quest Software Extends Data and AI Leadership with Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, Enhancing its Trusted Data Management Platform
New capabilities deliver cloud-native modeling, AI-powered policy management, and an expanded library of QuestAI assistants, giving modern data teams a single, governed foundation for analytics and AI initiatives — from data structure to data access
AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Software, a global leader in data management, cybersecurity and platform modernization, today announced two major releases to the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, the industry’s only unified, end-to-end SaaS platform for trusted, AI-ready data. Building on the Automated Data Product Factory, the transformative new capability introduced earlier this year, the platform’s new AI-powered capabilities deliver innovative technology for modern data teams with the release of Quest Data Modeler, a cloud-native data modeling tool, and Quest Data Intelligence, which expands the library of AI assistants spanning governance, lineage, compliance, data products, data quality, and natural-language access to governed data. To learn more, visit: quest.com/data-management-platform.
Most organizations stitch together separate data modeling tools, governance suites, and AI assistants, leaving them with multiple naming definitions, broken audit trails, and AI assistants running on ungoverned data. Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, working jointly within the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, eliminates that fragmentation, giving customers a trusted, reliable experience with a shared understanding of their data. Data modeling establishes the logical definition and naming standards, and data governance keeps those standards consistent across the platform creating consistent business terms wherever data is consumed. QuestAI assistants speak the same language to every user. The result is one platform, one audit trail, and one shared understanding of data from how it is structured to how it is consumed.
”Trusted data is the backbone of any modern AI strategy, and our continued innovation is helping organizations turn AI ambition into real business value – with lower risk, higher accuracy, and the trusted data that makes faster AI deployment possible,” said Michael Laudon, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Quest Software. “At the pace we’re all moving in the AI era, trust can’t be tacked on after the fact – it has to be baked in from the start, or AI initiatives stall. That’s why we designed the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform with multiple entry points, each aligned to different stages of enterprise data and AI maturity, so we can meet our customers where they are. Some organizations are just beginning to address data visibility and quality; others are operationalizing governance and lineage to meet regulatory and risk requirements; and the most advanced are managing data as a product making it continuously trusted, reusable, and scalable for AI, analytics, and automation. By adding AI-powered data modeling and data intelligence, we are providing organizations with a first-of-its-kind solution that spans the entire data lifecycle, and helps them achieve trusted, AI-ready data faster – no matter where they are in their journey.”
“The bottom line is, there is no trusted AI without trusted data, and there is no trusted data without sound data modeling. That is where it all begins,” said Rocky Creel, Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase. “Fragmented data landscapes, inconsistent definitions, and manual processes slow everything down and erode confidence in what we deliver downstream. Quest Software’s data modeling solutions give us the rigor and consistency we need at the foundation through well-defined structures, shared semantics, and governed designs that every downstream capability can build from. When your models are right, governance, lineage, and AI readiness follow. That’s why Quest’s continued innovation in data modeling is so critical in helping to build a scalable, trusted, AI-ready data ecosystem.”
Across every industry and organization, data teams are dealing with fragmented, untrusted data that limits their AI readiness, accelerating regulatory compliance, and disparate tools and definitions that erode trust in data product outputs. Existing solutions have provided support for one of these problems, whereas the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform addresses all three within a single offering, and is built for how modern data teams work. With Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, the Trusted Data Management Platform now governs the two layers that matter most in the modern data stack – how data is modeled, and how data is governed. No other solution covers both in a single offering.
Quest Data Modeler is purpose-built for modern data stacks and to eliminate the trade-off between legacy tools that lack modern collaboration, and lightweight SaaS-enabled tools that lack governance. Drawing on Quest’s leadership in data modeling, it combines AI-powered data modeling with enterprise-level governance in a single offering, delivering real-time collaboration, governed business definitions, and standard naming across hybrid and cloud environments including Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, and others. Quest Data Modeler capabilities include:
AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Software, a global leader in data management, cybersecurity and platform modernization, today announced two major releases to the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, the industry’s only unified, end-to-end SaaS platform for trusted, AI-ready data. Building on the Automated Data Product Factory, the transformative new capability introduced earlier this year, the platform’s new AI-powered capabilities deliver innovative technology for modern data teams with the release of Quest Data Modeler, a cloud-native data modeling tool, and Quest Data Intelligence, which expands the library of AI assistants spanning governance, lineage, compliance, data products, data quality, and natural-language access to governed data. To learn more, visit: quest.com/data-management-platform.
Most organizations stitch together separate data modeling tools, governance suites, and AI assistants, leaving them with multiple naming definitions, broken audit trails, and AI assistants running on ungoverned data. Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, working jointly within the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, eliminates that fragmentation, giving customers a trusted, reliable experience with a shared understanding of their data. Data modeling establishes the logical definition and naming standards, and data governance keeps those standards consistent across the platform creating consistent business terms wherever data is consumed. QuestAI assistants speak the same language to every user. The result is one platform, one audit trail, and one shared understanding of data from how it is structured to how it is consumed.
”Trusted data is the backbone of any modern AI strategy, and our continued innovation is helping organizations turn AI ambition into real business value – with lower risk, higher accuracy, and the trusted data that makes faster AI deployment possible,” said Michael Laudon, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Quest Software. “At the pace we’re all moving in the AI era, trust can’t be tacked on after the fact – it has to be baked in from the start, or AI initiatives stall. That’s why we designed the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform with multiple entry points, each aligned to different stages of enterprise data and AI maturity, so we can meet our customers where they are. Some organizations are just beginning to address data visibility and quality; others are operationalizing governance and lineage to meet regulatory and risk requirements; and the most advanced are managing data as a product making it continuously trusted, reusable, and scalable for AI, analytics, and automation. By adding AI-powered data modeling and data intelligence, we are providing organizations with a first-of-its-kind solution that spans the entire data lifecycle, and helps them achieve trusted, AI-ready data faster – no matter where they are in their journey.”
“The bottom line is, there is no trusted AI without trusted data, and there is no trusted data without sound data modeling. That is where it all begins,” said Rocky Creel, Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase. “Fragmented data landscapes, inconsistent definitions, and manual processes slow everything down and erode confidence in what we deliver downstream. Quest Software’s data modeling solutions give us the rigor and consistency we need at the foundation through well-defined structures, shared semantics, and governed designs that every downstream capability can build from. When your models are right, governance, lineage, and AI readiness follow. That’s why Quest’s continued innovation in data modeling is so critical in helping to build a scalable, trusted, AI-ready data ecosystem.”
Across every industry and organization, data teams are dealing with fragmented, untrusted data that limits their AI readiness, accelerating regulatory compliance, and disparate tools and definitions that erode trust in data product outputs. Existing solutions have provided support for one of these problems, whereas the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform addresses all three within a single offering, and is built for how modern data teams work. With Quest Data Modeler and Quest Data Intelligence, the Trusted Data Management Platform now governs the two layers that matter most in the modern data stack – how data is modeled, and how data is governed. No other solution covers both in a single offering.
Quest Data Modeler is purpose-built for modern data stacks and to eliminate the trade-off between legacy tools that lack modern collaboration, and lightweight SaaS-enabled tools that lack governance. Drawing on Quest’s leadership in data modeling, it combines AI-powered data modeling with enterprise-level governance in a single offering, delivering real-time collaboration, governed business definitions, and standard naming across hybrid and cloud environments including Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, and others. Quest Data Modeler capabilities include:
- AI-Assisted Modeling, a natural-language interface that generates and refines models, suggests consistent naming conventions, and accelerates delivery through proposal-and-review workflows. Modeling cycles now drop from weeks to hours without sacrificing the audit trails that organizations require.
- Real-Time Collaborative Modeling allows data architects, analytics engineers, business analysts, and data stewards to work in a single live workspace, with comments and discussions handled directly in the modeling workspace to eliminate siloed work.
- Enterprise Model Repository delivers a centralized Mart repository with model locking, version history, multi-user conflict resolution and controlled change management, giving data teams the rigor required for large, multi-team programs and a governance infrastructure that other cloud-native modelers don’t have.
- Full-Stack Modeling includes conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling in one place with visibility across every layer, ensuring that “customer” and “revenue” mean the same thing across every team, dashboard and AI system.
- erwin Heritage and Hybrid Coexistence giving the tens of thousands of organizations that rely on existing erwin investments now can migrate assets, maintain hybrid workflows, and move to the cloud at their own pace, giving them the ability to protect decades of modeling discipline without starting over — a path no cloud-native competitor can match.
Quest Data Intelligence builds on Quest’s history of unmatched and proven data intelligence and governance capabilities, infusing AI-driven innovations to directly help organizations deliver trusted, AI-ready data at the speed and scale modern AI demands while reducing regulatory risk. Quest Data Intelligence capabilities include:
- AI-Powered Policy Manager delivers governance that keeps pace with regulation instead of chasing it. This feature generates policies directly from some of the most stringent regulatory frameworks – including the EU AI Act, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework and GDPR, with real-time policy enforcement at the point of data access, delivering a policy-as-code approach backed by continuous compliance monitoring and full audit trails.
- Expanded QuestAI Assistant Library builds on the QuestAI Stewardship Assistant and helps organizations develop business glossaries up to 75 percent faster and onboards new data sources up to 10x faster. New assistants now span glossary and ownership, data lineage, compliance, data products and data quality.
- Universal Semantic Assistant provides natural-language access to governed, trusted insights powered by Quest’s semantic layer, closing the persistent gap between business questions and the technical data that answers them.
MDSap Tech, a Quest Platinum Partner and SAP Gold Partner within the Midis Group ecosystem, brings more than 30 years of experience helping organizations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa modernize data management, analytics, and digital transformation strategies. “Quest Software is taking a strong step forward with the latest evolution of data modeling, making it more collaborative, accessible, and efficient. The Quest Data Modeler has the potential to significantly broaden participation beyond traditional technical users, enabling business users to play a more active role in the modeling process, which is hugely important for all organizations,” said Ömer Akgül, Technology and Analytics Solutions Manager, MDSap Tech. “This new offering can bring organizations substantial benefits, including improved alignment between business and IT, faster iteration cycles, and more accurate representation of business needs. The integration of AI-powered capabilities stands out as a key enabler, helping to simplify complex modeling tasks and accelerate productivity.”
Tecnet Dati has more than 30 years of experience as an IT consulting firm offering services across AI, advanced analytics, data governance and management, and more, and is a Quest Platinum+ Partner. “The user interface is much lighter, while still providing the substance and core functionality to someone that might not be as experienced with data modeling,” said Renato Comes, Sales and Marketing Director, Tecnet Dati. “With integration with the Mart repository, this will allow implementation of a hybrid environment where downstream consumers who are less technical can build the models to meet their business needs, while modeling teams can refine them from a more in-depth standpoint. It builds a modelling ecosystem of collaboration, speed and scale.”
About Quest Software
Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization, Quest helps organizations address their most pressing challenges through trusted, AI-ready data, secure identities, and modernized platforms. Around the globe, more than 45,000 companies, including more than 90% of the Fortune 500, count on Quest Software. For more information, visit www.quest.com or follow Quest Software on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
Media contact:
Matt Hurst
Head of Corporate Communications
matt.hurst@quest.com
SOURCE: Quest Software Inc.
Tecnet Dati has more than 30 years of experience as an IT consulting firm offering services across AI, advanced analytics, data governance and management, and more, and is a Quest Platinum+ Partner. “The user interface is much lighter, while still providing the substance and core functionality to someone that might not be as experienced with data modeling,” said Renato Comes, Sales and Marketing Director, Tecnet Dati. “With integration with the Mart repository, this will allow implementation of a hybrid environment where downstream consumers who are less technical can build the models to meet their business needs, while modeling teams can refine them from a more in-depth standpoint. It builds a modelling ecosystem of collaboration, speed and scale.”
About Quest Software
Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization, Quest helps organizations address their most pressing challenges through trusted, AI-ready data, secure identities, and modernized platforms. Around the globe, more than 45,000 companies, including more than 90% of the Fortune 500, count on Quest Software. For more information, visit www.quest.com or follow Quest Software on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter).
Media contact:
Matt Hurst
Head of Corporate Communications
matt.hurst@quest.com
SOURCE: Quest Software Inc.
HUAYAN ROBOTICS TO SHOWCASE AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS IN MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Huayan Robotics, an intelligent collaborative robotics specialist, will showcase its latest automation solutions at METALTECH & AUTOMEX 2026 from May 20 to 23 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
The company in a statement said it will present a portfolio of flexible, efficient, and intelligent robotic systems, reflecting its commitment to the Malaysian and broader Southeast Asian market.
Huayan Robotics will highlight solutions for welding applications and high-frequency industrial scenarios, including collaborative welding robot models designed for large and complex workpieces, alongside a lightweight model equipped with a magnetic base for flexible deployment across multiple stations.
Tailored for industries such as shipbuilding, structural steel fabrication and metal fabrication, the systems feature force-controlled drag-to-teach, automatic seam tracking and adaptive path correction, helping reduce programming effort while improving welding precision and consistency.
In addition, Huayan Robotics will also showcase its integrated automation solutions, including CNC loading and unloading robots which deliver high speed, precision, and stable operation, supported by long-term partnerships with leading global machine tool manufacturers.
Its heavy-payload palletising robot solution offers up to 60-kilogramme payload, 2.2-metre reach and eight to 13 cycles per minute, targeting high-throughput industries such as food and beverage, daily chemicals and logistics.
Meanwhile, inspection robots equipped with artificial intelligence-enhanced 2.5D vision systems are designed to provide smarter and more cost-effective quality control by improving inspection accuracy and efficiency.
Backed by over 20 years of expertise and following its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), Huayan Robotics is accelerating its global expansion, with Southeast Asia identified as a key strategic growth market.
-- BERNAMA
The company in a statement said it will present a portfolio of flexible, efficient, and intelligent robotic systems, reflecting its commitment to the Malaysian and broader Southeast Asian market.
Huayan Robotics will highlight solutions for welding applications and high-frequency industrial scenarios, including collaborative welding robot models designed for large and complex workpieces, alongside a lightweight model equipped with a magnetic base for flexible deployment across multiple stations.
Tailored for industries such as shipbuilding, structural steel fabrication and metal fabrication, the systems feature force-controlled drag-to-teach, automatic seam tracking and adaptive path correction, helping reduce programming effort while improving welding precision and consistency.
In addition, Huayan Robotics will also showcase its integrated automation solutions, including CNC loading and unloading robots which deliver high speed, precision, and stable operation, supported by long-term partnerships with leading global machine tool manufacturers.
Its heavy-payload palletising robot solution offers up to 60-kilogramme payload, 2.2-metre reach and eight to 13 cycles per minute, targeting high-throughput industries such as food and beverage, daily chemicals and logistics.
Meanwhile, inspection robots equipped with artificial intelligence-enhanced 2.5D vision systems are designed to provide smarter and more cost-effective quality control by improving inspection accuracy and efficiency.
Backed by over 20 years of expertise and following its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), Huayan Robotics is accelerating its global expansion, with Southeast Asia identified as a key strategic growth market.
-- BERNAMA
SKHTU Launches Academy System: Making Education the Starting Point of Inclusive Finance
DENVER, May 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the crypto market enters a mature phase, user education has become the new engine driving industry growth. Recently, SKHTU Exchange announced the launch of SKHTU Academy, featuring systematic courses, data-driven learning models, and practical training paths. The goal is to help global users grow into professional investors with financial logic and risk awareness. Industry experts believe this systematic education strategy achieves the true meaning of “financial inclusion.”
The SKHTU Academy curriculum is divided into three main stages: foundational knowledge, strategic advancement, and asset management. In the introductory stage, courses use visual and case-based teaching to explain blockchain basics, trading logic, and asset security. The advanced stage focuses on derivatives operations, RWA investment, and risk diversification strategies. The senior stage simulates institutional asset management environments, teaching how to balance returns and risks.
The platform also features a “real-time market classroom,” integrating market hotspots and data updates to provide users with instant strategy analysis. SKHTU incorporates AI technology into its education system, generating personalized growth models for users based on learning data and trading behavior analysis. The system dynamically adjusts course recommendations and practical tasks according to user learning records, operational habits, and risk preferences.
Upon course completion, the system generates an “Investment Capability Index” to showcase user growth trajectory. SKHTU states that this data-driven learning model not only improves educational efficiency but also enables users to quantify their risk awareness and strategy level, turning educational outcomes into tangible investment capabilities.
SKHTU Academy is not just a learning platform, but also part of the community ecosystem. The platform regularly holds online seminars and regional offline events, inviting analysts and scholars to interpret market trends together. Data shows that users participating in SKHTU Academy courses have a retention rate 42% higher than ordinary users and a longer active cycle. This demonstrates that education is not merely an additional service, but a core pillar for the sustainable development of the platform.
Brand spokesperson Anna Kowalski said: “Financial education should not remain theoretical, but help users develop independent investment judgment, building long-term trust through understanding risk. This is not only the goal of our education program, but also a reflection of our platform values.”
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0e8213c3-4de3-421f-939d-74ad6889ebf9
Media Contact:
Anna Kowalski
minhquankg48@gmail.com
SOURCE: Skhtu Exchange Services Ltd
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
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The SKHTU Academy curriculum is divided into three main stages: foundational knowledge, strategic advancement, and asset management. In the introductory stage, courses use visual and case-based teaching to explain blockchain basics, trading logic, and asset security. The advanced stage focuses on derivatives operations, RWA investment, and risk diversification strategies. The senior stage simulates institutional asset management environments, teaching how to balance returns and risks.
The platform also features a “real-time market classroom,” integrating market hotspots and data updates to provide users with instant strategy analysis. SKHTU incorporates AI technology into its education system, generating personalized growth models for users based on learning data and trading behavior analysis. The system dynamically adjusts course recommendations and practical tasks according to user learning records, operational habits, and risk preferences.
Upon course completion, the system generates an “Investment Capability Index” to showcase user growth trajectory. SKHTU states that this data-driven learning model not only improves educational efficiency but also enables users to quantify their risk awareness and strategy level, turning educational outcomes into tangible investment capabilities.
SKHTU Academy is not just a learning platform, but also part of the community ecosystem. The platform regularly holds online seminars and regional offline events, inviting analysts and scholars to interpret market trends together. Data shows that users participating in SKHTU Academy courses have a retention rate 42% higher than ordinary users and a longer active cycle. This demonstrates that education is not merely an additional service, but a core pillar for the sustainable development of the platform.
Brand spokesperson Anna Kowalski said: “Financial education should not remain theoretical, but help users develop independent investment judgment, building long-term trust through understanding risk. This is not only the goal of our education program, but also a reflection of our platform values.”
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0e8213c3-4de3-421f-939d-74ad6889ebf9
Media Contact:
Anna Kowalski
minhquankg48@gmail.com
SOURCE: Skhtu Exchange Services Ltd
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
--BERNAMA
MBSB BANK LAUNCHES SME STABILISATION RELIEF FACILITY (SME SRF) TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES NAVIGATING GEOPOLITICAL UNCERTAINTY
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PETALING JAYA, May 14 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank Berhad (MBSB Bank) yesterday announced the launch of the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF), a strategic financing initiative designed to provide timely working capital support to viable Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This facility aligns with Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) RM5 billion fund established to help businesses manage operational disruptions and cash flow constraints arising from the ongoing geopolitical conflict in West Asia.
The SME SRF is specifically tailored for Malaysian SMEs that have experienced financial stress due to trade and supply chain disruptions since March 2026. By providing essential liquidity, MBSB Bank aims to support businesses in sustaining their operations and navigating this period of global economic uncertainty. In line with industry efforts to enhance access to financing, MBSB Bank is also streamlining its credit assessment processes to ensure affected businesses receive timely assistance.
Noor Mohamed Amin Bin Mohamed, Group Chief Commercial Banking Officer of MBSB Berhad, said “At MBSB Bank, we recognize that SMEs are the backbone of Malaysia’s economy, yet they are often the most vulnerable to global geopolitical shifts. The SME SRF is a proactive intervention designed to provide a vital liquidity buffer for businesses facing with supply chain disruptions and rising operational costs. By streamlining our credit assessment processes, we are ensuring that eligible SMEs receive the urgent financial support they need to maintain business continuity and emerge more resilient despite the current market volatility.”
MBSB Bank offers financing of up to RM750,000 per SME to help alleviate cash flow constraints. Eligible SMEs may obtain financing for a tenure of up to five years, at a maximum financing rate of 3.75% per annum (inclusive of the guarantee fee). The financing is supported by guarantees of up to 80% from Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia (CGC) or Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP), particularly for SMEs without sufficient collateral. The facility is specifically designated for working capital purposes and strictly excludes the refinancing of any existing facilities.
To qualify for the facility, businesses must be viable Malaysian SMEs as defined by SME Corporation Malaysia with at least 51% share of ownership held by Malaysians.
Applicants must demonstrate that they have been materially affected by trade and supply chain disruptions resulting from the West Asia conflict.
SMEs interested in the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility can begin submitting their applications starting 15 May 2026 until 31 December 2026, or until the fund is fully utilised. For further information or to check eligibility, business owners are encouraged to:
· Contact their dedicated Relationship Manager.
· Visit the nearest MBSB Bank branch nationwide.
· Browse the official website at www.mbsbbank.com.
· Submit enquiries via email at commercialbanking@mbsbbank.com.
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 (formerly MIDF Amanah Investment Bank), 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, complemented by its asset management capabilities.
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
--BERNAMA
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Green Building Initiative Announces Departure of CEO Vicki Worden
Vicki Worden, CAE, led GBI to achieve tremendous growth during her 11-year tenure; The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, appointed as GBI Interim CEO
PORTLAND, Ore., May 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Building Initiative (GBI) is announcing the planned departure of its CEO, Vicki Worden. Worden is leaving to take a new CEO role after serving as GBI’s chief executive since 2015. GBI is an international nonprofit organization and ANSI accredited standards developer that operates virtually with a 30-member staff.
“Vicki Worden’s tenure has been defined by an unwavering commitment to expanding GBI’s mission impact,” stated Sumayyah Theron, Chair of GBI’s Board of Directors and CEO and Founder of Avant-garde Sustainable Solutions. “Under Vicki’s leadership, GBI evolved from a U.S.-focused organization into a truly global presence, now serving members in more than 20 countries. Her vision and dedication helped GBI’s green building standards reach more than one billion square feet of certified commercial and multifamily space worldwide and positioned GBI as a leading certifier across multifamily housing, health care facilities, data centers, and beyond. We are deeply grateful for everything Vicki has brought to this organization and wish her great success as she continues to advance mission-driven leadership.”
GBI’s mission is to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Its community of 15,000 is united by a vision of sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings for all.
Prior to her leadership at GBI, Worden’s experience included interim CEO roles and senior executive roles in the Washington, D.C., association community as well as more than ten years running her own strategic management consulting firm based in Maryland and Maine. She has been a significant force in sustainability and built environment spaces for more than 30 years.
“I am deeply grateful for the partnership of GBI’s Board members over my eleven years and for our joint commitment to meaningful growth,” stated Worden. “GBI is known for its culture of service, collaboration, transparency, and teamwork, and it is a culture we built intentionally to support our vision and mission. It has been an honor to serve alongside GBI’s highly passionate members, assessors, clients, and staff. I know I’m leaving GBI in great hands as it continues to advance and increase its positive impact in its next evolution.”
Worden’s departure is slated for late June 2026, and a consulting firm will be engaged to manage the search for Worden’s permanent replacement.
For the transition period, GBI’s Board has appointed The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, as GBI’s Interim CEO. Ayers is a nationally recognized leader in architecture, public service, and organizational transformation, with a distinguished career spanning government, nonprofit, and private sector roles. He most recently has served in multiple interim chief executive roles, including Interim CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (twice, in 2022 and 2024) and Interim CEO of the American Institute of Architects in 2025, where he provided steady leadership during pivotal transition periods and helped position each organization for long-term success. Mr. Ayers previously served as the 11th Architect of the Capitol, appointed by Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate.
About GBI
GBI, Inc. is an international nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer whose mission is to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Founded in 2004, the organization is the global provider of the Green Globes®, Journey to Net Zero™, Guiding Principles Compliance™, and Ascent Building Certification™ programs, and it is the parent company of GB Initiative Canada. GBI also issues professional credentials, including the Green Globes Professional (GGP) and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). To learn more about opportunities to become involved with GBI, contact info@thegbi.org or visit the GBI website at www.thegbi.org.
MEDIA CONTACT
Joe Kurle, Director of Marketing & Communications, GBI jkurle@thegbi.org
SOURCE: Green Building Initiative
PORTLAND, Ore., May 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Building Initiative (GBI) is announcing the planned departure of its CEO, Vicki Worden. Worden is leaving to take a new CEO role after serving as GBI’s chief executive since 2015. GBI is an international nonprofit organization and ANSI accredited standards developer that operates virtually with a 30-member staff.
“Vicki Worden’s tenure has been defined by an unwavering commitment to expanding GBI’s mission impact,” stated Sumayyah Theron, Chair of GBI’s Board of Directors and CEO and Founder of Avant-garde Sustainable Solutions. “Under Vicki’s leadership, GBI evolved from a U.S.-focused organization into a truly global presence, now serving members in more than 20 countries. Her vision and dedication helped GBI’s green building standards reach more than one billion square feet of certified commercial and multifamily space worldwide and positioned GBI as a leading certifier across multifamily housing, health care facilities, data centers, and beyond. We are deeply grateful for everything Vicki has brought to this organization and wish her great success as she continues to advance mission-driven leadership.”
GBI’s mission is to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Its community of 15,000 is united by a vision of sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings for all.
Prior to her leadership at GBI, Worden’s experience included interim CEO roles and senior executive roles in the Washington, D.C., association community as well as more than ten years running her own strategic management consulting firm based in Maryland and Maine. She has been a significant force in sustainability and built environment spaces for more than 30 years.
“I am deeply grateful for the partnership of GBI’s Board members over my eleven years and for our joint commitment to meaningful growth,” stated Worden. “GBI is known for its culture of service, collaboration, transparency, and teamwork, and it is a culture we built intentionally to support our vision and mission. It has been an honor to serve alongside GBI’s highly passionate members, assessors, clients, and staff. I know I’m leaving GBI in great hands as it continues to advance and increase its positive impact in its next evolution.”
Worden’s departure is slated for late June 2026, and a consulting firm will be engaged to manage the search for Worden’s permanent replacement.
For the transition period, GBI’s Board has appointed The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, as GBI’s Interim CEO. Ayers is a nationally recognized leader in architecture, public service, and organizational transformation, with a distinguished career spanning government, nonprofit, and private sector roles. He most recently has served in multiple interim chief executive roles, including Interim CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (twice, in 2022 and 2024) and Interim CEO of the American Institute of Architects in 2025, where he provided steady leadership during pivotal transition periods and helped position each organization for long-term success. Mr. Ayers previously served as the 11th Architect of the Capitol, appointed by Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate.
About GBI
GBI, Inc. is an international nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer whose mission is to improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society. Founded in 2004, the organization is the global provider of the Green Globes®, Journey to Net Zero™, Guiding Principles Compliance™, and Ascent Building Certification™ programs, and it is the parent company of GB Initiative Canada. GBI also issues professional credentials, including the Green Globes Professional (GGP) and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). To learn more about opportunities to become involved with GBI, contact info@thegbi.org or visit the GBI website at www.thegbi.org.
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Joe Kurle, Director of Marketing & Communications, GBI jkurle@thegbi.org
SOURCE: Green Building Initiative
SKHTU Exchange Optimizes Compliance System In Preparation For Singapore MAS License Application
DENVER, May 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, SKHTU Exchange has accelerated adjustments to its internal compliance architecture to ensure that the platform meets all review standards before formally submitting its application for a Singapore MAS license. The platform disclosed that its preparations have covered key areas including KYC/AML processes, fund custody mechanisms, risk control systems, and internal governance structures.
Currently, SKHTU Exchange has connected with the identity verification system of Singapore and introduced a multi-level review mechanism to conduct full-process verification of user identities and sources of funds, ensuring that all operations comply with the regulatory requirements of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Through these specific measures, the platform will complete full-process compliance preparations before formally submitting its MAS license application.
As one of the Asian financial centers, Singapore has established a relatively clear regulatory framework for digital assets. The stability of its regulatory environment has made it an important hub connecting traditional finance with the digital asset market.
SKHTU Exchange has disclosed that it plans to submit its Singapore MAS license application in May 2026. By aligning with the regulatory system and obtaining the license, the platform is expected to strengthen its trust foundation among institutional investors.
Singapore has established a clear review path for digital asset platforms, including key areas such as customer risk rating and identity verification, source-of-funds tracing, transaction behavior monitoring, and system security protection. This means that platforms need to complete comprehensive preparations from institutional design to system implementation.
From a regional development perspective, Singapore is a key node connecting Asia with global markets. By establishing a compliance foundation in the region, the platform can expand into surrounding markets more efficiently and occupy a more favorable position in cross-border capital flows.
As preparations are completed, SKHTU Exchange will enter the regulatory review stage after submitting its MAS license application in May 2026. The compliance processes, risk control system, and internal governance of the platform will undergo comprehensive assessment, providing institutional safeguards for its business development in Singapore and across the broader Asian market.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/822ac630-37e5-4a4f-a880-4eee9110fd18
Media Contact:
Anna Kowalski
minhquankg48@gmail.com
SOURCE: Skhtu Exchange Services Ltd
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
Currently, SKHTU Exchange has connected with the identity verification system of Singapore and introduced a multi-level review mechanism to conduct full-process verification of user identities and sources of funds, ensuring that all operations comply with the regulatory requirements of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Through these specific measures, the platform will complete full-process compliance preparations before formally submitting its MAS license application.
As one of the Asian financial centers, Singapore has established a relatively clear regulatory framework for digital assets. The stability of its regulatory environment has made it an important hub connecting traditional finance with the digital asset market.
SKHTU Exchange has disclosed that it plans to submit its Singapore MAS license application in May 2026. By aligning with the regulatory system and obtaining the license, the platform is expected to strengthen its trust foundation among institutional investors.
Singapore has established a clear review path for digital asset platforms, including key areas such as customer risk rating and identity verification, source-of-funds tracing, transaction behavior monitoring, and system security protection. This means that platforms need to complete comprehensive preparations from institutional design to system implementation.
From a regional development perspective, Singapore is a key node connecting Asia with global markets. By establishing a compliance foundation in the region, the platform can expand into surrounding markets more efficiently and occupy a more favorable position in cross-border capital flows.
As preparations are completed, SKHTU Exchange will enter the regulatory review stage after submitting its MAS license application in May 2026. The compliance processes, risk control system, and internal governance of the platform will undergo comprehensive assessment, providing institutional safeguards for its business development in Singapore and across the broader Asian market.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/822ac630-37e5-4a4f-a880-4eee9110fd18
Media Contact:
Anna Kowalski
minhquankg48@gmail.com
SOURCE: Skhtu Exchange Services Ltd
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
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