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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- More than half of planned business travellers manage their own internet access when travelling for work, according to Holafly's 2026 Summer Travel & eSIM Report. The report found that 53.4 per cent of planned business travellers arrange their own connectivity, including through hotel or airport Wi-Fi, mobile roaming or other options after arriving at their destination. Security was identified as the top connectivity priority by 41.7 per cent of business travellers overall, rising to 52 per cent among those whose organisations provide their mobile data, the report found. “When a company provides the connection, employees do not have to make that decision themselves after landing. It gives them a clear, company-approved way to get online from the start while giving businesses greater control over the travel experience,” said Holafly Vice-President of B2B & Partnerships, Alex Bryszkowski. In a statement, Holafly said the findings suggest that...

Where the unexpected becomes the everyday, Absolutely in Seoul (Image: Seoul Tourism Organization) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) and Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) have appointed aespa members KARINA and WINTER, and RIIZE as honorary ambassadors for Seoul tourism in 2026, launching the global tourism campaign “Absolutely in Seoul” on Sept 23. Built around the message “Where the unexpected becomes the everyday”, the campaign introduces the theme “Absolutely in Seoul” and the concept of “Seoul Syndrome” — a sense of longing travellers' experience after leaving Seoul and wanting to return to the everyday moments, culture and experiences they discovered in the city. The campaign highlights Seoul’s tourism attractions, including K-pop and K-content, the Hangang River, alleyways, cafes, food, shopping and night views, which are presented as experiences that can leave a lasting impression on visitors. “This campaign is about connecting the gl...

Melissa Chan_Headshot. Sydney, Australia, Sep.24,2026 /Medianet - AsiaNet /-- Kaplan Professional has strengthened its presence in Singapore and across Asia with the appointment of experienced education and digital learning executive Melissa Chan as Head of Business Development, Asia. Ms Chan will focus on developing corporate relationships, strategic accounts and partnerships, strengthening Kaplan Professional’s commercial capability on the ground as it expands its professional education, continuing professional development (CPD) and tailored learning solutions for financial services organisations and industry partners across Asia. The appointment comes as new research commissioned by Kaplan Professional highlights evolving workforce capability needs across Singapore’s financial services sector. In a study of 200 professionals across banking, insurance and wealth management, 47% ranked Advisory and Client Needs Assessment among the top three skill areas required to meet business obje...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The DALI Alliance will host the inaugural Global DALI Summit + Expo, DALI 27, on Feb 23-24, 2027, in Utrecht, the Netherlands, bringing together experts from the lighting, smart buildings and smart cities sectors to shape the future of digital lighting control. The event will establish a new international forum for collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation, bringing together the global DALI ecosystem. Sponsors and partner companies will also showcase their latest technologies and solutions at the expo. “For the first time, we are bringing the global DALI ecosystem together for a dedicated summit and expo to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and inspire innovation,” said DALI Alliance General Manager, Paul Drosihn. In a statement, DALI Alliance said DALI 27 will conclude with a gala dinner featuring the 2027 DALI Lighting Awards, which recognise outstanding projects and achievements in DALI-based lighting control. The event combines the D...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Yeahka Limited, a payment-based technology platform, announced that its international payment business, YeahPay, is working with Stripe to expand merchant services to seven markets. Businesses incorporated in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States can now be onboarded by YeahPay for online acquiring in their respective markets, supporting merchants and platforms with integrated online and in-store payment capabilities. Yeahka in a statement said the expansion further strengthens YeahPay’s online payment infrastructure across key global markets. “The number of ways to pay is growing faster than any business can integrate them, and the gap only widens from here. New rails, new currencies, and buyers who are not always human. “Our clients should not have to predict any of it. YeahPay is the single integration a business needs to accept any form of payment, and when the next way to pay arrives, they will a...

Martin Krause presenting the "Cool Leaders" individual award to Dong Mingzhu KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Gree Electric Appliances Chairperson Dong Mingzhu has received the inaugural "Cool Leaders" individual award at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly in Singapore. Gree in a statement said the event was hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Cool Coalition, with the award presented by UNEP Director of the Climate Change Division, Martin Krause. The inaugural "Cool Leaders" awards were granted to two countries and one individual. The country awards went to Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while Dong was the sole individual recipient, making her the first entrepreneur and the only Chinese representative to earn this distinction. The award is a global recognition initiative to honour outstanding leaders who have driven the advancement of sustainable cooling and extreme heat resilience across areas such as policymaking, financial sup...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Chery Auto, a global automotive manufacturer, announced that its premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, LEPAS, has expanded its global presence with progress across multiple markets. This year marks LEPAS’ "Year of Delivery" following the European debut of its LEPAS L8 during Milan Design Week in April. The model is available for pre-order in the United Kingdom (UK), Italy, Spain and other European markets, while LEPAS L6 and LEPAS L4 deliveries are progressing in Southeast Asia. In a statement, Chery Auto said in Indonesia, the LEPAS E4 EV (L4 EV) was named "Inspiring Long Range Electric SUV 2026" at the Indonesia Automotive Awards 2026, while automotive content creators in the UK praised the LEPAS L8 PHEV for its design, cabin quality and practicality. During the Turin Auto Show in Italy, the LEPAS L6 won the "Best Interior Design Award" in the City Car category, while media in Spain described LEPAS as more than a mean...

CGTN published an article on Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to the United States. Highlighting the new positioning of China-US relations set out by the two heads of state in May, the article stressed that head-of-state diplomacy has always served as the "anchor" of the relationship, playing an irreplaceable strategic guiding role and providing important strategic safeguards for the improvement and development of bilateral ties. BEIJING, Sept 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. It will be the second meeting between the two heads of state within half a year, following Trump's state visit to China in May. Detailing Xi's upcoming visit on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the exchange of visits marks a historic milestone. A review of bilateral relations, which have maintained overal...

WUHU, China, Sept 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 2026 marks LEPAS's “Year of Delivery.” Following its European debut during Milan Design Week in April this year, the LEPAS L8 is available for pre-order in the UK, Italy, Spain and other European markets, while LEPAS L6 and LEPAS L4 deliveries progress in Southeast Asia. Growing Recognition Across Multiple Markets LEPAS is gaining recognition across markets. In Indonesia, the LEPAS E4 EV (L4 EV) was named “Inspiring Long Range Electric SUV 2026” at the Indonesia Automotive Awards 2026. In the UK, automotive content creators praised the LEPAS L8 PHEV for its design, cabin quality and practicality. During the Turin Auto Show in Italy, the LEPAS L6 won the "Best Interior Design Award " in the City Car category. The jury stated: "The LEPAS L6 stands out for its spacious, refined and thoughtfully designed cabin. Generous passenger space, premium materials and flexible storage solutions create a comfortable and highly practi...

Giulio Slavich   KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- As dengue cases continue to rise in Malaysia, the importance of timely medical attention and appropriate care has become increasingly evident. As of Epidemiological Week 35 in 2026 , 65,979 dengue cases and 62 deaths had been reported nationwide, representing a 66% increase in cases compared to the same period last year. While some dengue patients require hospitalisation, others may be medically assessed as suitable for recovery and monitoring at home. However, recovering at home does not mean the illness should be taken lightly. Recovery requires continued vigilance A common misconception is that a subsiding fever means a patient is recovering well. In reality, patients should continue monitoring their condition closely even after their temperature returns to normal. Patients are advised to follow their doctor's recommendations, attend scheduled follow-up appointments or blood tests, and remain alert to warning signs such as se...

  WUHU, China, Sept 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEPAS, Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, will host its inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week this October during the 2026 Chery International User Summit. Bringing together global users, partners and cross-industry guests, the event will explore new possibilities for mobility and everyday life in the new energy era — extending elegance beyond the car to the way people connect with mobility and lifestyle. Ahead of the event, LEPAS has stepped into cultural and lifestyle settings worldwide this summer — from historic cinemas in Europe and equestrian events in Southeast Asia to fashion gatherings in South Africa and art spaces in London. Through these engagements, LEPAS is exploring how "elegant mobility" can connect with diverse cultures and lifestyles. One Vision of Elegance, Expressed Across Cultures Across these settings, LEPAS moves beyond its role as a means of transport to become part of local aesthetic and cul...

BANGKOK, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- PC JDA Limited (PC JDA), a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PETRONAS Carigali), together with PTTEP JDX Thailand Ltd. Co and PTTEP JDX Thailand (JDA) Limited (collectively, PTTEP JDX), has received approvals from the governments of Malaysia and Thailand, for the new Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for Block A-18-01 in the MalaysiaThailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA). The parties also signed a Gas Sales Agreement (GSA) with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and PTT Public Company Limited, supporting the continued supply of natural gas from the block to both countries. The exchange ceremony of the signed agreements on 14 September 2026 marks the culmination of extensive collaboration among the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority (MTJA), PC JDA and PTTEP JDX to establish a new contractual framework linking the continued development of the existing Block A-18 (beyond the expiry of the current PSC on 20 April 2029) while incorporating...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The College of Radiology, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, welcomes the Government’s RM1 billion investment to strengthen digital infrastructure across 150 hospitals and 2,000 health clinics nationwide. This investment represents an important opportunity to build a more connected healthcare system and improve the way patients move through diagnosis and treatment. For radiology, however, meaningful digitalisation must extend beyond the electronic storage of clinical notes and written reports. Medical images themselves are an essential part of the patient’s health record. Every day, large volumes of diagnostic information are generated through X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, mammography and other imaging examinations. To realise the full benefit of the national digital-health investment, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) should therefore be integrated with compatible Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS),...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Holafly’s Travel eSIM Value Index 2026 found that travellers can overpay for international eSIM coverage when fixed-duration plans do not match the length of their trips. In a statement, Holafly said the study analysed official pricing and product information from leading travel eSIM providers across trip durations ranging from one to 30 days, comparing pricing efficiency, bundled benefits and the actual cost of covering an entire trip. Across the destinations and trip lengths analysed, Holafly’s exact-day pricing model delivered median savings of between 10 per cent and 33 per cent compared with equivalent fixed-duration plans, according to the study. The difference is largely attributed to how providers package their plans. While some offer only predefined durations such as seven, 15 or 30 days, travellers may end up paying for coverage they do not use. For example, an 11-day trip would require a 15-day plan from Airalo at US$47.63 and a 15-day plan ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- EB5 Capital has announced the full early repayment of JF38 – Hutchinson Island Apartments, a 288-unit multifamily development in Savannah, Georgia. This milestone marks one of the first projects to reach complete capital recovery since the enactment of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), underscoring the firm's investment discipline and the potential of thoughtfully executed EB-5 structures. EB5 Capital in a statement said eligible investors will receive their full US$800,000 capital return, while the remaining investors will be temporarily redeployed so their investments remain at risk until they become eligible. (US$1=RM4.04) “Most of the industry remains in the early phases of these investments. This outcome demonstrates that when properly structured and managed, EB-5 investments deliver on their promises and validate our approach to the market,” said its President, Brian Ostar, who noted that full project repayment this early in th...

Russell Westbrook Announced as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Project B KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Project B announced that NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Russell Westbrook has joined the company’s founding team as Chief Strategy Officer, taking an active role in shaping its basketball strategy and long-term vision. Westbrook, who is also a Co-Founder, holds an ownership stake in Project B and has joined its Board of Directors. His role extends to strategic partnerships and creates opportunities to collaborate with companies and initiatives across his broader business portfolio as the business grows globally. “Russell brings an extraordinary combination of basketball intelligence, business ownership, cultural relevance and global reach. As co-founder, he will help shape both the game and the company as we expand the future for basketball globally,” said Project B Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Grady Burnett in a statement. Meanwhile, Westbrook said: “With Proj...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Han’s Laser Smart Equipment Group Co Ltd announced that it led the development of ISO 11553-2:2026, the first international safety standard for complete laser processing equipment for hand-held or hand-operated machines developed under the ISO/IEC framework. Han’s Laser in a statement said the international standard, ISO 11553-2:2026 Safety of machinery-Laser processing machines-Part 2: Safety requirements for hand-held or hand-operated laser processing machines, was officially released on Aug 28 after a seven-year development effort. The release marks the first international safety standard for complete laser processing equipment under the ISO/IEC framework to be spearheaded by Han’s Laser, signifying a strategic transition for the company from a participant in standardisation to a standard-setter in the hand-held laser processing equipment sector. The new standard advances the safety protection approach from “personnel management + end-user protectio...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Anaqua has unveiled key findings from its 2026 Semiconductor Industry Patent Report: AI & Innovation Trends report, revealing a market undergoing structural transformation, driven significantly by the demands of artificial intelligence (AI). The report, an analysis of global semiconductor patent activity, found that while overall semiconductor patenting grew 78 per cent over the last five years, patents at the intersection of AI and semiconductors grew 114 per cent, nearly 40 per cent faster. Anaqua, in a statement, said AI is increasingly defining semiconductor innovation at every level of the technology stack, across chip architecture, graphics processing units (GPUs), inference processors and custom accelerators for hyperscalers. Using Anaqua’s AcclaimIP patent analytics platform to analyse more than 700,000 semiconductor patent filings, the report shows AI’s influence on nearly every layer of chip innovation. The data was accessed between May a...

  Bakers Delight Modernises Digital Marketing Systems and Accelerates Deployment Times With Boomi KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company for artificial intelligence (AI), announced that Bakers Delight has modernised its digital marketing systems using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, significantly reducing the time required to roll out new systems. In a statement, Boomi said the deployment has also given the Australian-owned bakery franchise greater agility to respond to changing market conditions. Boomi Chief Technology Officer (CTO), APJ, David Irecki said Bakers Delight’s approach demonstrates how integration can serve as a strategic business capability to accelerate innovation and improve agility. Meanwhile, Bakers Delight CTO, Keng Ng said the company needed a foundation that could support rapid, low-cost deployment of new systems while eliminating the cost and complexity of repeatedly re-engineering integrations. The company, which operates more th...