KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Marking a decade of progress in Malaysia’s future of work movement, the LIFE AT WORK Awards (LAWA) 2025 celebrated outstanding employers who are redefining how the nation works, with flexibility, inclusivity, and sustainability at the core.

Hosted by Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), the strategic think tank under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), this year’s Awards carried the theme “Driving Inclusivity, Powering Sustainability.”

A Decade of Impact: From Policy to Purpose

Speaking at the gala, YB Steven Sim Chee Keong, Minister of KESUMA, said the Awards reflect Malaysia’s MADANI vision, where progress is defined not only by profit, but by purpose.

“The real measure of progress is not how high our GDP climbs, but how far our humanity reaches,” he said.

He noted that inclusivity and flexibility have become the hallmarks of a modern, competitive economy,  and Malaysia is moving decisively in that direction.

Under KESUMA’s leadership, the Government has legally recognised the right to request Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA), expanded tax incentives for family-friendly and returnship practices, and strengthened protections for working parents through the Employment (Amendment) Act.

These reforms have contributed to a more equitable labour market: Malaysia’s gender pay gap narrowed from RM211 in 2023 to RM18 in 2025, while the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025 ranked Malaysia 108^th out of 146 countries, up six places from 2024.

Malaysia also continues to perform strongly in global competitiveness indicators, ranking 23^rd in the World Competitiveness Index and 25^th in the IMD World Talent Ranking, reflecting the country’s growing reputation for an agile, inclusive, and forward-looking workforce.

“Inclusivity and flexibility are no longer optional — they are the new competitive advantage,” YB Steven Sim added.

Recognising Malaysia’s Best Workplaces

YB Wong Shu Qi, Chairperson of TalentCorp, said that over the past decade, the Awards have evolved into a national movement recognising organisations that “make work more human.”

“Behind every submission lies a story of innovation, inclusion, and leadership — of mothers returning to work, of managers learning to lead differently, and of teams proving that compassion and performance can coexist,” she said.

She added that through TalentCorp’s advocacy, over 900,000 Malaysians have benefited from more inclusive and flexible work arrangements, proving that “doing good for people is good for business.”

This year, 266 organisations submitted 719 entries across 13 award categories, a 33% increase from 2024. New categories — Future-Ready University & College, Future-Ready School, and Changemakers reflect Malaysia’s whole-of-nation approach to inclusivity and lifelong learning.

Top Honours 2025

Among this year’s 33 winners, key champions include:

Best Organisation Awards

• International Organisation – Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd
• Public Listed Company – Sunway Group
• Private Limited Company – Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas
• Public Sector – Bank Negara Malaysia
• Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) – Q3 Management Solutions Sdn Bhd

CEO Champions

• Ng Wei Wei (United Overseas Bank Malaysia)
• Dato’ Chu Jenn Weng (ViTrox Corporation)
• Datuk Wira (Dr) Ameer Ali Mydin (MYDIN Mohamed Holdings)
• Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Mohammad Azmi (Securities Commission Malaysia)
• Dr Thomas Ong (NanoTextile Sdn Bhd)

CHRO Champions

• Rethinalingam Rubakantan (Mercedes-Benz Malaysia)
• Andrew Chan Geh Hui (Press Metal Aluminium Holdings)
• Rozalawati Ngah (Emerson Process Management)
• Dr Vanitha Thurairasu (Kinta District Health Office, Ministry of Health)
• Wong Ye San (PLC Tax Consultants)

Category Highlights

• Allianz Malaysia – Women at Work & Leadership (International / Public Listed Company)
• Tea Garden – Women at Work & Leadership (Private Limited Company / Public Sector)
• Central Force International– Women at Work & Leadership (SME)
• Western Digital – Young Graduates (International / Public Listed Company)
• Verdant Solar – Talent Sustainability (SME)
• CelcomDigi – Corporate Social Responsibility (International / Public Listed Company)
• Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi Mara Balik Pulau – Future-Ready University & College (Public Sector)
• Asia Pacific University (APU) – Future-Ready University & College (Private Sector)
• SM Teknik Alor Setar – Future-Ready School (Public Sector)
• SOLS Foundation – Changemakers (NGO/ NPO, MSME)

Malaysia’s Inclusive Future of Work

The LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025 reaffirm Malaysia’s commitment to building a workforce and workplace ecosystem that balances economic progress with human dignity in line with the MADANI Economy Framework.

The Awards continue to serve as a platform to showcase employers leading the way in DEI, sustainability, and future skills readiness, supporting the national goal of increasing female labour force participation to 60% by 2030.

By celebrating organisations that combine compassion with competitiveness, LAWA 2025 reflects Malaysia’s broader mission to ensure that growth is shared, inclusive, and sustainable across all sectors of society.

“These organisations prove that compassion is not the opposite of performance, but the foundation of it,” said YB Steven Sim. “By giving dignity, we gain excellence.”

The ceremony drew 750 guests, including Datuk Azman bin Mohd Yusof, Secretary General of KESUMA, senior government officials, industry leaders, and awards participants.

For more information, visit www.lifeatwork.my

―”Frontier Finance” Initiative: Tokenizing Corporate Cash Flows as Institutional-Grade Real World Assets at the Intersection of AI and Blockchain―

TOKYO, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DigiFT Tech (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“DigiFT“)  and Quantum Solutions Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Francis B. Zhou; hereinafter referred to as “Quantum Solutions“) announced today that they have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with for the joint development of a Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization platform.

Under project name “Frontier Finance,” the two companies will build a fully integrated institutional-grade solution for the tokenization, issuance, distribution, custody, and trading of corporate cash flows as RWAs on the Ethereum Network and in full compliance with governing regulations, leveraging the existing expertise of DigiFT as the first on-chain RWA platform licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as a Recognized Market Operator (RMO) and Capital Markets Services (CMS) provider.

Capturing the RWA Revolution

The global market is entering the era of Real World Asset tokenization. According to research published by Standard Chartered in October 2025, the size of the tokenized RWA market has reached USD 34 billion and is projected to grow to USD 300 billion within the next 12 months.

Quantum Solutions has been advancing a long-term strategy centered on the development of AI infrastructure, mobile gaming, and IP monetization. These sectors offer cash flow generating opportunities at attractive profit margins, but remain largely inaccessible to most investors due to high barriers to entry. Quantum Solutions’ positioning within these competitive industries enables the Company to democratize access and create a more efficient market by tokenizing asset-backed cash flows as RWAs.

In this context, Frontier Finance seeks to secure market leadership as the first mover to enable qualified investors worldwide to participate in financing these otherwise inaccessible opportunities through compliant, institutional-grade RWAs. The platform will tokenize corporate cash flows, such as AI compute leasing fees, virtual in-game item transaction fees, and film financing fees, and enable qualified investors around the world to participate through regulated DeFi channels.

Scope of Collaboration

• Quantum Solutions
  • Provides cash flow generating opportunities in AI infrastructure (AIDC), mobile gaming, and IP monetization that can be tokenized as RWAs 
  • Oversee market strategy and investor engagement.
• DigiFT
  • Leverages deep understanding of regulations and compliance as the first on-chain trading platform licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as a Recognized Market Operator (RMO) and Capital Markets Services (CMS) provider; and its Hong Kong entity licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for Type 1 and Type 4 regulated activities.
  • Provides technical infrastructure for tokenization and trading of RWAs.
  • Supports the integration of RWA products with existing distribution networks as the partner of global institutions including UBS Asset Management, Invesco, Wellington Management, DBS Bank, and CMBI Asset Management.

Through this partnership, Frontier Finance is expected to tokenize and host approximately USD 500 million worth of RWAs by the end of 2026, positioning it as a global leader and the most significant tokenization platform in the APAC region.

Frontier Finance is not merely a platform project but a major milestone in Quantum Solution’s evolution toward becoming a next-generation enterprise, leveraging digital assets to democratize finance and generate greater returns in existing business lines.

Comments from the CEOs

Francis Bing Rong Zhou, Representative Director and CEO of Quantum Solutions, stated:

“As a key stakeholder in the core infrastructure that enables the compliant tokenization of RWAs, Quantum Solutions will be positioned to capture significant value as RWAs proliferate into all aspects of institutional finance, and also actively contribute to driving ETH adoption. We will democratize access to high growth, high barrier of entry opportunities by utilizing our infrastructure to tokenize robust corporate cashflows across our core business competencies in AIDC, mobile gaming, and IP monetization, all on the decentralized technology developed by the Ethereum Network and in full compliance with all governing regulations.”

Henry Zhang, Founder & Group CEO of DigiFT, commented:

“We are honored to partner with Quantum Solutions. Together, we aim to pioneer compliant on-chain frameworks that bring real-world assets to DeFi, delivering new levels of transparency, liquidity, and trust for institutional investors.”

About DigiFT Tech (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

DigiFT is a Singapore-based, institutional-grade RWA tokenization and on-chain trading platform, and the world’s first on-chain marketplace licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). DigiFT provides comprehensive issuance, custody, and trading services for tokenized RWAs, providing tokenization and distribution service for major global institutions such as UBS Asset Management, Invesco, Wellington Management, and CMBI Asset Management.

About Quantum Solutions Co., Ltd.

Quantum Solutions Co., Ltd. is a Japan-listed technology company specializing in the fusion of AI technology, next-generation data center infrastructure (AIDC), Web3 applications, and content technologies. The company’s mission is to serve as an innovative bridge connecting capital and technology across Asia, anchored in the principle of “Physical Asset Preparation + Technological Integration.”

CONTACT: media@digift.io 

BEIJING, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar, a trusted global partner in green energy, and Australian solar innovator 5B have signed a landmark module supply agreement during the All Energy Australia 2025 exhibition. The agreement covers more than 100 MW of JA Solar’s DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules for a large-scale solar project in Western Australia, marking the largest collaboration to date between the two companies.

Built on years of close technical cooperation, this agreement combines the complementary strengths of JA Solar and 5B to deliver greater value for PV developers. JA Solar’s high-efficiency modules, renowned for their reliability, have been rigorously tested and optimized for seamless integration with 5B’s Maverick system. The Maverick is a prefabricated, re-deployable solar array designed so that solar farms can be built faster, safer, and at lower cost.

Certified to withstand wind speeds of up to 93 meters per second, the Maverick system provides exceptional durability in extreme weather, a timely advantage as Australia enters its peak storm season. When paired with JA Solar’s DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules, the combined solution enables fast-track installation, reduced balance-of-system costs, and consistent energy output. This synergy results in shorter project timelines, lower operational risks, and stronger returns for customers operating in challenging environments.

The signing ceremony brought together senior leaders from both companies, including Daniel Li (VP, East Asia & South Pacific, JA Solar) and David Griffin (CEO of 5B), alongside key regional and technical heads. Their presence highlighted the strategic depth of the partnership and the alignment across commercial, engineering, and market development teams.

“This agreement is more than a supply contract, it is a blueprint for how global technology and local ingenuity can come together to deliver real-world impact,” said Daniel Li. “By combining JA Solar’s proven module performance with 5B’s advanced deployment technology, we are empowering customers with solutions that are bankable, scalable, and built for Australia’s unique conditions.”

The partnership between JA Solar and 5B reflects a shared vision of accelerating the transition to renewable energy through technical excellence, operational synergy, and deep local collaboration, delivering greater value for the customers who are building the future.

#HKArtToyStory #HKArtToy #InnovativeEntrepreneurAssociation #CCIDAHK #CSTB 

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Brace yourselves, art toy enthusiasts! Innovative Entrepreneur Association (IEA) is thrilled to present the “Hong Kong Art Toy Story 2025@Kuala Lumpur”, under the sponsorship of the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, from November 7-16, 2025, at The Exchange TRX, G/F Persiaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange, 55188 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Being one of the largest Hong Kong’s original art toy exhibitions in Malaysia, “Hong Kong Art Toy Story” will unveil the unparalleled creativity and craftsmanship of 12 of Hong Kong’s most innovative original art toy designers. The “Hong Kong Art Toy Story 2025@Kuala Lumpur” divides the public area of TRX The Exchange in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia into five zones, namely “Amazing Art Toy Zone”, “Brilliant Art Toy Zone”, “Classic Art Toy Zone”, “Discovery Zone”, with astonishingly fun and fascinating installations including larger than life-size toy boxes, giant size toy capsule machine and photo-perfect human size figurines, and the last zone, the time-limited collaborative zone “Art Toy X HK Intangible Cultural Heritages”. The exhibition stands as proof of the talent and innovation of Hong Kong’s original art toy designers, who are eager to share their genuine creativity with art toy fans in Kuala Lumpur.

Renowned Hong Kong original art toy designers will also attend in person during the exhibition period to lead various interactive activities, such as talks and workshops, etc. to bring more memorable moments to the participants and toy lovers from Asia.

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the new chapter of Hong Kong’s original art toy history at the “Hong Kong Art Toy Story 2025@Kuala Lumpur”. Entry is free of charge—don’t let this opportunity slip by to lose yourself in the colorful, creative realm of Hong Kong’s original art toy collections.

For more information, please visit the project website at www.hkarttoystory.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @hkarttoystory.