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Resonating with Malaysian Lifestyles: Callie Launches Breakthrough Virus-Killing Mask

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 September 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic rages on, with no end in sight. Even with increasing vaccination rates, the situation remains critical not just in Malaysia, but all over the world. For continued protection, all individuals, including those who are fully vaccinated, are still encouraged to abide by fundamental SOPs, including wearing masks at all times when outside the home; continue practicing social distancing; and staying at home whenever possible to reduce the risk of exposure.

 

With the rise of new strains such as the Delta and Lambda variants, people have become more concerned about protecting themselves, and have especially become more conscious about choosing better masks for personal safety. A quality mask is an investment in well-being and peace of mind, particularly for those who need to be out and about in order to continue being productive, or to take care of the needs of their families and loved ones. In line with this, Callie, purveyor of high-quality and internationally-certified surgical masks designed to keep users fashionably safe, has launched an innovative new product that provides heightened protection in the current uncertain climate.

 

The Next-Gen COVID Killer

Callie’s new creation, called Quantum Supreme Beige, is a cutting-edge self-sterilising mask imbued with a Quantum Resonance Copper (QR-C) coating. This coating, applied on the outer surface of the mask, uses a proprietary Quantum Resonance Frequency to effectively break down and oxidise pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and microbes that land on the mask. Essentially, this innovative new mask comes with all the protective abilities of the high-quality masks that Callie is known for, with the additional capability of killing up to 99.99% SARS-COV-2 pathogens within one minute of exposure. It’s the next level in COVID-19 protection, with anti-odour, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties to significantly improve personal safety.

 

Even while wearing a conventional surgical mask, pathogens may remain on the surface of the mask after exposure; if a user then touches any part of their face, rubs their eyes or generally handle a mask inappropriately, they are at risk of infection. With Callie’s QR-C-infused masks, this risk can be mitigated, as pathogens are eliminated when they land on the mask. Another source of infection risk is when masks are not discarded properly after use; again, because most of the microbes are destroyed on contact with the QR-C coating, Callie’s Quantum Supreme Beige masks reduces the chances of infection from improperly disposed masks.

 

Protecting Malaysia – And the World

Callie’s newest mask innovation is available in two forms; as a 4-ply surgical face mask, or a KN95 respirator. Due to heightened demand for quality protection, Callie Masks will now be made available outside Malaysia as well, with distribution expanding to Singapore, Indonesia and European countries. According to the managing director of Rentas Health and the brand owner of Callie – Kelly Teoh, “This is an opportunity for the country to make a mark on the international stage in terms of providing the highest quality protection for people all over the world – an achievement that is inspired by the efforts of the late Dr. Wu Lien Teh, the accomplished Malayan physician who invented the Wu Mask, precursor to the current N95 respirator, and whose many techniques continue to be used in battling the current pandemic.” It is a testament to ingenuity of Malaysians, and serves to create confidence for other Made-in-Malaysia products that deserve to be in the global limelight.

 

Moving forward, Callie’s R&D team will continue to develop innovative protection and wellness solutions that can become an essential part of everyday life including an easy-to-use home saliva test kit.

 

The Callie Quantum Supreme Beige Mask series will be available from 6/9/2021 and retail from RM55 to RM82per box. It can be purchased online at calliemask.co, and in major pharmacies. Use code CALLIE10 for a one-time discount. Log on the website or follow @callie.mask on Instagram and Facebook for latest updates and information.


Signitory: Anti-Fraud eSignature Solution Can Help Businesses Save Time and Money

  • Signitory’s eSignature solution eliminates cybersecurity and fraud concerns by streamlining the whole process into an all-in-one application that records are ledgered on the blockchain.
  • Businesses can decrease the time spent devising contracts and collecting signatures from days to hours.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 September 2021 – Business owners are facing disruption in creating and signing contracts in the pandemic. Generating tamper-proof electronic agreements and ensuring the authenticity of remote signees can be challenging. This includes issues such as identity theft, document fraud, and other digital scams synonymous with sending electronic documents through the internet. Signitory’s timely launch of its unique eSignature solution addresses all these challenges.

According to PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2020, the total cost of these crimes is at an eye-watering US$42 billion. That’s money taken straight off companies’ bottom line. And 13% of those who had experienced fraud said they had lost US$50 million-plus. The survey lists the common risks as customer fraud, cybercrime, and asset misappropriation. Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are subject to these same risks, just like large multinational companies.

Traditionally, the process of creating electronic agreements and collecting signatures is fragmented and subject to multiple issues. Businesses typically use various software or applications to create electronic documents. Subsequently, these electronic agreements are sent via unsecured means such as public email services or open chat messenger apps, exposing businesses to cyber security risks that compromise company secrets.

Before creating Signitory, founders KC Lai and Carlo Chung found these issues challenging. They were familiar with the amount of documentation required within Multinational Companies (MNCs) and SMEs. Everything from closing deals to onboarding new employees involved documentation. They wanted a way to help businesses to complete documents with ease, accuracy, and security.

Since KC and Carlo have extensive experience creating and transforming businesses with enterprise and blockchain solutions, they developed Signitory to provide entrepreneurs and professionals with a complete frictionless signing experience. To maintain regulatory requirements and contract legitimacy, KC and Carlo combined the best of Blockchain, SaaS and eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) technologies into Signatory’s system to make a genuinely unique and compliant solution.

 

Signitory’s eSignature solution eliminates cybersecurity and fraud concerns by streamlining the whole process into an all-in-one application that records are ledgered on the blockchain. The workflow covers creating, editing to verifying, keeping the entire transaction safe.

The company’s blockchain-based technology safeguards signed electronic documents from being altered. It can further detect if signed electronic records have been tampered with in any way. Additionally, Signitory’s eKYC solution captures live video movements and official identification documents from all signees to ensure accurate identity verification before the document is signed.

Now, all businesses can benefit from the convenient solution that KC and Carlo have built. The company has released a comprehensive guide for eContract and eSignature management at an affordable price for businesses of all sizes. Moreover, Signitory’s latest promotion, the Un-Real $2 Deal is perfect for any entrepreneur or professional who wants to use the eSignature solution to save time and money. To get this offer, please visit https://www.signitory.com.

“We want to make it as easy as possible for entrepreneurs to continue securing deals and building their businesses. This is why we are offering the Un-Real $2 Deal, which features massive savings on our Starter package,” said Victor Yong, Marketing Manager at Signitory.

The eSignature solutions company’s offer is timely. Generating paper-based traditional contracts and getting signatures during the covid era is challenging for most organizations. The latest statistics show that the time difference in obtaining signed documents between traditional and e-Signatures is 5 days vs 37 minutes.

“According to studies on eSignature solutions, 78.62% of businesses say eSignature apps helped save money, taking account into material, administration, shipping and subscription costs. There was also an 80% average reduction in turnaround time using eSignature. The data is a testament to the effectiveness of eSignatures in the financial and business landscape.” said KC Lai, CEO of Signitory.

Signitory is available on Google Playstore at https://www.signitory.com/. Signitory will launch an Apple App Store version soon.

About Signitory:

In 2020 Kee Choy Lai and Carlo Chung established Signitory to create a more comprehensive experience with signing by infusing their system with blockchain. Signitory’s ultimate goal is to improve people’s quality of life by increasing efficiency and coordination in their businesses. Signitory uses blockchain technology and other digital tools that can increase productivity and effectiveness in a business.

#Signitory

Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021: There’s more time to escape Isla Nublar and collect all 3 Jurassic World RUN! medals

Registration and clock-in deadline extended due to overwhelming response.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 September 2021 – Asia Pacific’s first-ever augmented reality virtual run, Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021, extends its registration and clock-in deadline to 29 November and 30 November 2021 due to overwhelming response and demand. The one-of-a-kind immersive experience brings participants of all ages to the exciting and adventurous ecosystem of the ground-breaking film franchise Jurassic World.

  • Registration: 5 July 2021 – 29 November 2021
  • Run Clock-in Periods: 27 July 2021 – 30 November 2021
  • Register on: www.jurassicworldrun.com

This interactive escapade offers an unparalleled adventure where runners run to survive and escape Isla Nublar. With the MOVE by LIV3LY app, participants can sprint right into the thrills of Jurassic World anywhere, anytime, even right in their neighbourhoods. Each milestone unlocks successive achievements on their journey to escape from Isla Nublar.

Finishers for all categories are entitled to an exclusive finisher T-shirt to celebrate their escape from Isla Nublar. Also, all finishers of 10km and 21km will receive their very own finisher medal to celebrate their bravery and commemorate their adventures with Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021! 

Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021 is organised by CNeX, a M.I.C.E. and project management company headquartered in Singapore, and powered by LIV3LY, a social fitness marketplace for mass participation events in Asia Pacific. Universal’s global master toy partner for Jurassic World, Mattel, is supporting this event – check out https://corporate.mattel.com/en-us for more information on Jurassic World Mattel products. The virtual run is produced in conjunction with Universal Parks & Resorts. Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand will be the first 5 countries to experience the thrills of Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021.

 

All participants are required to adhere strictly to the laws and regulations of their country of residence to stay safe and well while participating in the Jurassic World RUN!

 

For more details on Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021 and registration information, please visit www.jurassicworldrun.com. More information on registration is available in appendix A.

Appendix A: Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021

Distance

5km

10km

21km

Category

Individual

Individual

Parent & Child 

Individual

Team of 2

Price (SGD)

$35

$49

$77

$56

$84

Finisher Entitlements

Finisher Shirt

YES

YES

Each receives

a shirt (1 Adult & 1 Child)

YES

Each receives

a shirt

(2 total)

Finisher Medal

NO

YES

Each receives

a medal

(2 total)

YES

Each receives

a medal

(2 total)

About CNeX

Execution and project management centered, CNeX embodies decades of experience deploying some of the largest and most demanding M.I.C.E. around the world. A fully owned subsidiary of Cityneon Holdings that is headquartered in Singapore, equipped to develop and deploy thematic experiences, interior design and architecture projects, the team at CNeX continues to stay at the forefront and deliver only the best despite the ever-changing landscape of the M.I.C.E industry.

About LIV3LY Pte Ltd

LIV3LY aims to empower Asia Pacific communities to lead an active lifestyle by connecting our users to brands, health and fitness, and nutrition experts, all in a single platform. LIV3LY strives to break fitness barriers and had developed the region’s first social fitness and e-commerce ecosystem – MOVE by LIV3LY.

A comprehensive app to cater to lifestyle and fitness goals, MOVE brings together a community of everyday athletes to reinvent sports, technology, and lifestyle. LIV3LY works together with brands and organisations to deliver smart and seamless virtual sporting experiences that go above and beyond, and produce exclusive merchandise available on the app’s marketplace, making MOVE an app like no other.

About Universal Parks & Resorts

Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around the globe today’s most relevant and popular entertainment experiences. With three-time Academy Award ® winner Steven Spielberg as creative consultant, its theme parks are known for immersive experiences that feature some of the world’s most thrilling and technologically advanced film- and television-based attractions.

Comcast NBCUniversal wholly owns Universal Studios Hollywood, which includes Universal CityWalk Hollywood. It also owns Universal Orlando Resort, a destination resort with three theme parks (Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay – a water theme park), eight on-site resort hotels, and Universal CityWalk Orlando. In addition, Comcast NBCUniversal owns Universal Studios Japan, in Osaka and has a license agreement with Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. The company is also developing a theme park destination in Beijing called Universal Beijing Resort.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and MEGA®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.

#CNeX

Laos Confirms 16th Death from Covid-19

Savannakhet covid-19 death

A man in Savannakhet Province was confirmed as the country’s sixteenth death as a result of Covid-19 yesterday.

Laos Confirms 172 New Cases of Covid-19

Covid-19 Update

Laos has confirmed 172 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,933.

Chinachem Group Supports Child Development Matching Fund to Combat Intergenerational Poverty

Initiative Focused on Helping Underprivileged Young People Develop Soft Skills and Build Tangible Assets

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 September 2021 – The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected many people’s livelihoods and further entrenched inequalities of income, health and education across the city. Hong Kong is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, yet the city’s poor families have doubled in number over the past two years, with almost 302,000 people living in low-income households at the end of March 2021[1]. To help address the issue of intergenerational poverty and other deprivations, as well as reduce inequality and spur economic growth, Chinachem Group (the Group) has donated a matching sum of HK$960,000 to the Child Development Matching Fund (CDMF) to benefit 200 young people in the Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Districts for the year 2019/20, equivalent to HK$4,800 each. The Group takes seriously its role as a partner and supporter of local communities and strives to bring positive change to those in need and support the community through the challenges brought about by the pandemic.

Photo 1: Four beneficiary youths from the Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Districts  presented on behalf of CDMF a written poem to Chinachem Group which celebrates the 60th anniversary as a token of appreciation. Pictured here are Sylvia Chung, Chief Business Impact Officer of Chinachem Group (7th from right), Amy Chan, Chairman of Child Development Matching Fund (6th from right), Mary Wong (8th from right), Director of Legal of Chinachem Group, Mason Wu, Director of Child Development Matching Fund (7th from left) and representatives of Chinachem Group, CDMF and representatives from The Praise Assembly (Tsuen Wan).

Photo 2-3: CDMF beneficiary students, James and Stella present their journey and their experience gained during the programme and soft skills and tangible assets they gained. 

The Group has been a long-time supporter of the CDMF, which was founded in 2009 to address the issue of intergenerational poverty in Hong Kong and support and complement the HKSAR Government’s Child Development Fund (CDF). The CDMF provides valuable support for underprivileged youth in society. It runs three-year programmes during which the participants, aged 10 to 16, are required to make personal savings of HKD200 per month for two years, amounting to HKD4,800 in total. These personal savings are matched by community donations, including the Chinachem matching fund, plus a Government bonus of equal amount. This means that the young people will ultimately have a total of HKD14,400 (HKD4,800 x 3) to spend on areas that support their personal growth and development.

 

To connect with some of the outstanding beneficiaries in the Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Districts and mark the finale of the 2019/20 programme, four participants along with their families and their mentors were recently invited to a tea gathering ceremony at Nina Hotel, where they were joined by the Chairman and other officers of CDMF, as well as representatives of Chinachem Group and CDF operator The Praise Assembly (Tsuen Wan). During the ceremony the four youngsters shared how they used their matching fund to support their growth and development, ranging from computer programming, language learning to the purchase of facilitating equipment. James Cheung wishes to become a computer engineer in the future. He spent part of his matching fund in a computer programming and game design course. Stella Kao wants to work in the medical field after her graduation. Her wish is to join an international rescue service. She spent some matching funds to enrich her foreign language abilities so she can have better communication skills when working overseas. Wing Wong wishes to develop her future career in the art and multi-media industries. She applied for a course in film-editing and bought some related software to enhance her computer to practice the relevant skills. Another youth Yen Wong, on the other hand, used part of her matching fund in a music course to improve her flute performance skill. 

 

Sylvia Chung, Chief Business Impact Officer of Chinachem Group, noted during the tea gathering that the prolonged pandemic had continued to deal heavy blows to local economic activities. “We have supported the CDMF since 2018. As a part of the community, the Group understands the importance of being inclusive and supportive of the needs of its neighbours, in this case young people in the Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Districts,” she said. “Two key areas of our community programmes focus on relief of poverty and the advancement of education. Through this programme, we hope our targeted youths can develop good savings and financial habits, to make better planning for their future. We always aim to make a positive contribution to society through our adherence to the ‘Triple Bottom Line’, a commitment that all our activities will benefit People, bring Prosperity to the community and preserve the Planet.”

 

Explaining the work of CDMF, its Chairman Amy Chan said “CDMF helps youths build ‘tangible assets‘ through building a savings habit and learning wealth management. CDMF also opens opportunities for them to build ‘intangible assets‘. All CDMF beneficiary youths, once they reach the aged of 16, will be placed with different industries for work experience arranged by the Child Development Initiative Alliance, a CDMF strategic partner, to widen their exposure and horizons, and enhance their soft skills for upward mobility, eventually enabling them to come out of poverty. We are extremely grateful to Chinachem Group for supporting this poverty alleviation policy. This will bring a positive impact to our needy youths and help them develop talents for the sustainable growth of our economy. This is made possible by the tri-partite co-operation between the Government, business and the community to nurture our next generation.” 

 

For more information on how the Chinachem Group is caring for local communities, please visit its website here.

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Chinachem Group

Since 1960, Chinachem Group has been a leading property developer in Hong Kong, with a portfolio covering residential, commercial, retail and industrial buildings for sales and investment, in addition to operating hotels and property management services. The Group actively seeks to make a positive contribution to society through its adherence to the “Triple Bottom Line”, a commitment that its activities will benefit People, bring Prosperity to the community and preserve the Planet.

#ChinachemGroup

500 Startups Kicks-off Taiwan Tech Arena Accelerator Program to Strengthen Taiwan’s Startup Ecosystem

The global program has selected 13 Taiwanese and 7 international startups

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 3 September 2021 – Global venture capital firm 500 Startups announced today that it has selected 20 startups to be part of the Taiwan Tech Arena (“TTA”) Accelerator Program. The program aims to impact Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem, by nurturing local and international startups that have the potential to scale regionally and globally.

 

Joining 13 Taiwanese companies are 7 international startups that aim to build or expand their businesses in Taiwan. They are building tech-enabled solutions to issues in several sectors, including healthcare, HR, fintech, IT, education, consumer services, marketing, and design.

 

The eight-week accelerator program offers 500 Startups’ signature accelerator growth curriculum, including workshops and masterclasses where participants can leverage access to 500 Startups’ global network of mentors, founders, and industry stakeholders.

 

“We believe the startup community in Taiwan has tremendous potential, with the program receiving more than 180 applicants,” said Carrie Liauw, Regional Director of 500 Startups’ APAC program. “We’re very excited to bring together a strong selection of founders, who will receive unwavering support through this program. We believe that the program will play a central role in Taiwan’s startup ecosystem.”

 

“For years, Taiwan was well-known as a major chip manufacturer, but we are now   making significant strides in the digital space. Our partnership with 500 Startups plays a central role in our quest to build a world-class startup ecosystem,” says a TTA Representative.

 

The startups in the program are:

 

Aibou: All-in-one workforce management tool for shift-work industries, with easily actionable data analytics.

 

AIDirect: Empowers dentists with AI algorithm and material database, to provide a quicker, painless and more precise treatment for patients.

 

aiseed Inc.: Developing an autonomous drone platform and total solutions to help any size companies adopt advanced autonomous vehicles to reach their business goal by reducing inefficient and redundant operations.

 

Artzy: Brings creative talent and businesses together to spark new possibilities.

 

CreatorDB: An influencer marketing software platform plus agency focused on using big data analytics with AI to help companies run marketing campaigns with social media creators efficiently both in terms of time and cost.

 

Crescendo Lab: Build simple, practical software and data solutions to transform enterprises to better communicate with their customer

 

Dent&Co: Online dental booking platform.

 

dipp, Inc.: Aims to transform visual design process into a scientific one through design analysis and automation of design production workflow.

 

Fluv: Asia’s leading pet care platform.

 

Giftpack: AI-powered corporate gifting CRM that elevates the experience and process.

 

GoSky AI Inc.: AI-powered data analytics communication tool for businesses.

 

KryptoGO: Helps financial institutions, such as banks, insurance, and VASPs to quickly identify money-laundering risks with a due diligence engine built on top of AI and DLT.

 

MyProGuide: Professional tour guide center.

 

OakMega: Enables customers to build trustful relationships with your VIP customers.

 

OnMyGrad Limited: Supercharges campus recruitment with immersive virtual experiences and exclusive industry insights for emerging talents.

 

ShowHue: Creates high converting product images automatically.

 

Spaceship: A platform where users can easily and instantly compare and book international courier services.

 

SparkAmplify: AI-powered PR, unleashing a brand’s media coverage potential.

 

Talent Basket: Edtech platform that helps companies hire top global students.

 

YajanTech Co.Ltd.: AR/VR and facial recognition technologies applicable to multiple industries.

In addition to the above, 500 Startups has also worked with a number of other Taiwanese startups to provide them with resources and support, including Blocto, Carvis AI, CYBAVO, InfuseAI, MangaX, Phase and Rosetta.ai.

 

To register for the Demo Day of the TTA Accelerator Program, please sign up at https://bit.ly/2Vd4wlx. To learn more about the TTA Accelerator Program, please visit https://ecosystems.500.co/taiwan-tech-arena.

About 500 Startups

500 Startups is one of the most active global early-stage venture capital firms. Since its inception in 2010, 500 Startups has invested in over 2,500 companies across 77 countries. Its 140-plus team members are located in more than 15 countries to support 500 Startups’ global portfolio. Notable investments include Credit Karma, Canva, Talkdesk, Intercom, GitLab, Grab and Bukalapak.

500 Startups also helps develop innovation ecosystems by partnering with governments and foundations to build tailored accelerator programs, and with corporations to build internal venture building capacity and to undertake external innovation partnerships with startups. 500 Startups also trains investors through educational programs. 500 Startups has run more than 50 growth and accelerator programs for over 1,500 startups worldwide.

About Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA)

Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) is a deep tech startup ecosystem building program bringing academic/R&D talents, startups, accelerators, corporate and investors under one roof.

Located in Taipei Arena with 30,000+ sq ft co-working and event space specifically designed for tech innovation, Taiwan Tech Arena aims to cultivate deep technology entrepreneurship, foster commercialization of innovation and build a vibrant cross border deep tech startup ecosystem.

#500Startups

Housing Complete for Villagers Displaced by Nam Thuen 1 Hydropower Project

A handover ceremony for new houses provided to relocated villagers.

The Nam Theun 1 Hydropower Project has handed over new homes to residents who have been affected by the project.