Pertama Digital has signed two MoUs to secure investment for its proposed digital bank PENANG, Malaysia, June 24, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Pertama Digital Berhad announced today that it has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Perfect Hexagon Commodity and Investment Bank Limited (“PHCIB”) and Alsirat Sdn Bhd (“ASB”) to secure investment for its proposed digital bank. Licensed as a Labuan investment bank under the Labuan Financial Services Authority, PHCIB is wholly owned under Perfect Hexagon Limited (“PHL”), a Hong Kong based entity. PHL is a global commodity and trade finance leader. PHL is also an Associate Participant of Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad…
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 24, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Main Market-listed Central Global Berhad (“Central Global”) is pleased to announce the appointments of Yang Hormat Mulia (“YHM”) Tengku Dato’ Indera Abu Bakar Ahmad (“Tengku Abu Bakar”) and Encik Shaharuddin bin Abdullah (“Encik Shaharuddin”) as non-executive directors of the Group. YHM Tengku Abu Bakar, 36, has a background in strategic planning, specialising in health-related, e-commerce and information technology businesses. He is currently chairman of Fomema Sdn Bhd, which operates a foreign workers’ medical examination screening system in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as chairman of several other related companies. He is also a director of Bookdoc…
With an aim to aid Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in promoting the National Cybersecurity Plan 2022 and to develop counter-intelligence against the burgeoning state of cyber-crimes in the Philippines, Tradepass has taken the initiative to launch PhilSec 2021, scheduled for 13-14 July, 2021. The virtual event will be a one-of-a-kind platform that will have dignitaries from the leading public and private organisations across the Philippines including the government bodies like National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-PH), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Armed Forces of the…
Leading Offline Mapping Platform Launches Exciting New Reward Program Maps.me has announced a new partnership with Booking.com that will enable users to earn cashback rewards in their Maps.me digital wallet. Users of the world’s most popular offline mapping tool will be able to earn up to 10% cashback when booking travel through a special integration of leading digital travel platform Booking.com in the Maps.me app. With the launch of MAPS Rewards, users will be able to earn cashback in US dollars to their Maps.me digital wallet when they book accommodation with Booking.com in the Maps.me app. Initially, users who hold…
HKTDC forecasts Hong Kong’s exports to grow 15% in 2021 HONG KONG, June 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced today that its Export Index has risen for the fifth consecutive quarter, soaring from a record low of 16.0 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year to 48.7 in the second quarter of 2021, which is close to expansionary territory. The sustained upturn indicates that local exporters have gradually regained confidence in the city’s export outlook. Presenting the HKTDC Export Index for the second quarter of 2021 and an analysis on opportunities in the “new…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 18th edition of Southeast Asia’s leading trade fair for Glass and Facade is postponed and will now take place from 26 – 28 October 2022 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore. This decision was reached by MMI Asia after a series of meetings and discussions with the industry, including Glasstech Asia’s supporting organisations and stakeholders. Mr. Michael Wilton, General Manager of MMI Asia commented: “After extensive discussions and feedback from the industry it has become clear that, despite our best efforts to create an in-person event this year in Bangkok, recent…
Please replace the release dated June 23, 2021, with the following corrected version by the Company due to multiple revisions. HONG KONG, June 24, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – We’re very excited to be able to reveal that Blockpass has been accepted into the latest cohort of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) regulatory sandbox. The regulatory sandbox allows businesses to test innovative propositions in the market with real consumers (https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/innovation/regulatory-sandbox). Blockpass is proud to be one of 13 firms that have been accepted from a pool of 58 of the regulatory sandbox to test innovative products and services (https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/regulatory-sandbox/regulatory-sandbox-cohort-7). As an identity management platform…
KUCHING, MALAYSIA, June 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The countdown has started for the Borneo Jazz Festival Virtual Journey to be held from 25-27 June 2021 from 6pm to 7.30pm. BJF 2021 will be a combination of flashbacks to past musical acts that performed at BJF as well as original pre-recorded sessions and interviews with renowned jazz musicians from Sarawak and around the world. Viewers will be serenaded by a string of jazz musicians including Clinton Jerome Chua, O-Ha Soul Band, Nisa Addina, Borneo Jazz Talent Search 2018 winner Ta’Dan and the “Prince of Borneo” himself – Pete Kallang. Meanwhile, the BJF2021 Virtual…
Today, Stephen Crystal announced that Kinectify and SCCG Management have entered into an agreement to bring Kinectify?s new KYC and AML tools to the gaming industry. Stephen Crystal, Founder, SCCG Management, said of the event, “We are excited to bring this set of business essential products to the casino and iGaming industry. This product, so well regarded by many in the casino gaming space, will bring a competitive solution to our high-risk industry.” Kinectify has ushered in a new era of risk management software for the gaming industry. Designed by AML practitioners, Kinectify enables organizations to know each and every…
Group’s shareholders passed all resolutions at AGM Main Market-listed Central Global Berhad’s (Central Global) shareholders have passed all the resolutions at the Group’s AGM for the financial year ended 31 December 2021 held virtually today. Central Global shareholders passed resolutions to re-elect executive chairman Dato’ Faisal Zelman, executive director Mr. Tobby Tan and independent director Mr. Lee King Loon to the board of directors. All three were appointed to the board on 26 February 2021. Shareholders also passed the resolution to appoint Baker Tilly Monteiro Heng PLT as the Group’s auditors in place of the retiring auditors, KPMG PLT. Central…