Day: May 11, 2026

Statement of the UMNO Supreme Working Council Meeting – 11 May 2026

UMNO Malaysia Supreme Working Council Meeting which takes place on 11 May 2026 coinciding with 23 Zulkaedah 1447H at Johor State UMNO Relations Body Hall, Johor Bahru has discussed and made the following provisions: 1. UMNO joins in worship and express our love for the outpouring of His Royal Highness His Royal Highness, Sultan Ibrahim, […]

STI Must Drive Malaysia’s Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty – PM Anwar Ibrahim

PUTRAJAYA, May 11 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that science, technology and innovation (STI) must become the main driver of Malaysia’s economic transformation in facing growing global financial uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, including the post-conflict energy crisis in West Asia. Anwar said every aspect of planning and implementation related to STI development must be mobilised in a more strategic and effective manner to ensure the country remains resilient amid an increasingly fragile global economic chain. He said the MADANI Government remains fully committed to strengthening the national STI ecosystem through several mission-based initiatives aimed at optimising resources, stimulating sustainable economic growth and accelerating the development of high-value technologies and innovations. According to the Prime Minister, the approach is crucial in reinforcing strategic synergy between the government, private sector and research and development (R&D) institutions to ensure research outcomes can be translated into tangible benefits for the people and the nation. “Science, technology and innovation must not remain within laboratories or policy documents alone, but must be transformed into practical solutions that strengthen the economy, create quality jobs and improve the people’s well-being,” he said. Anwar said this while chairing the National Science Council (MSN) Meeting No. 1 for 2026 today. He added that stronger collaboration between all stakeholders would also position Malaysia as a competitive regional hub for innovation and advanced technology development in the years ahead. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

PUTRAJAYA, May 11 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that science, technology and innovation (STI) must become the main driver of Malaysia’s economic transformation in facing growing global financial uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, including the post-conflict energy crisis in West Asia. Anwar said every aspect of planning and implementation related to STI development must […]

Penang Gazettes 28 Traditional Foods As Intangible Cultural Heritage

GEORGE TOWN, May 11 -- A total of 28 traditional Penang dishes have been gazetted as intangible cultural heritage under the Penang State Heritage Enactment 2011 this year in an effort to preserve the state’s identity and rich culinary legacy. Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the gazetted foods include some of the state’s most iconic dishes such as nasi kandar, asam laksa, char kuetiau, pasembor and cendol. “Among the other foods gazetted are Hokkien mee, squid noodles, mee jawa, prawn noodles, roti Benggali, oh chien, kerabu bihun, mamak fried noodles, putu mayam, muruku, tosai and teh tarik,” he told the State Assembly at today’s sitting. He was responding to a question from Wong Yuee Harng (PH-Pengkalan Kota) regarding Penang’s achievements in obtaining recognition for intangible heritage at the state, national and international levels. Wong said all intangible cultural heritage items gazetted at the state level could subsequently be recommended for national recognition under the National Heritage Act 2005 before being considered for international recognition by UNESCO. Apart from traditional cuisine, seven additional cultural and heritage elements were also gazetted, including Nasi Kandar Culture, Kopitiam Culture, the Chingay Parade, Thaipusam Festival and the Tanjong dialect. He added that the Penang government would continue strengthening efforts to preserve intangible heritage through various programmes and festivals at both local and international levels.

GEORGE TOWN, May 11 — A total of 28 traditional Penang dishes have been gazetted as intangible cultural heritage under the Penang State Heritage Enactment 2011 this year in an effort to preserve the state’s identity and rich culinary legacy. Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the gazetted foods include […]

ACROBiosystems Launches Global License Solution Upgrade for HEK293 Functional Cell Lines, Streamlining Compliance to Accelerate Biopharmaceutical R&D

TOKYO, May 11, 2026 -- ACROBiosystems announced a major upgrade to its global license solution for HEK293 functional cell lines. Centered on customer value and empowering global biopharmaceutical innovation, the upgrade simplifies compliance workflows to support efficient drug discovery and development. As essential tools for innovative drug R&D, functional cell lines need clear, accessible usage authorization to keep projects on track. The updated policy expands authorized scope and eliminates redundant review steps. Across global markets, it establishes a unified compliant framework: customers may use HEK293 functional cell lines for internal research, drug discovery, assay development, quality assurance testing and lot release analysis without extra licensing or fees, fully complying with IP and contractual rules to focus on core R&D. This policy applies to all global markets (excluding the Greater China region), enabling seamless and efficient access to HEK293 functional cell line products for research and development activities. To help global customers adapt smoothly, ACROBiosystems provides localized support via professional teams in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Regional experts offer timely policy interpretation, streamlined compliance consultation and professional technical assistance, enabling fully compliant and efficient HEK293 functional cell lines research. This upgrade clarifies permitted-use terms, optimizes compliance management and cuts operational costs for drug developers worldwide. It builds a more transparent, flexible framework supporting standardized, scalable HEK293 functional cell line applications in diverse R&D scenarios. ACROBiosystems will keep optimizing global IP governance and licensing systems, delivering regulated, user-friendly functional cell line solutions to expand preclinical and translational research and accelerate high-quality drug development globally. Founded in 2010 and listed in 2021, ACROBiosystems Group is a biotechnology company aimed at being a cornerstone of the global biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries by providing innovative products and business models. The company spans the globe with offices, R&D centers, and production bases in over 15 cities across the United States, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Maintaining long-standing partnerships with top-tier pharmaceutical enterprises, the company comprises several subsidiaries such as ACROBiosystems, bioSeedin, Condense Capital, and ACRODiagnostics. Its main products and services—including recombinant proteins, kits, and antibodies—support the entire drug development lifecycle under a stringent quality control system. Through continuous technological advancement, ACROBiosystems Group is dedicated to accelerating drug development and contributing to global health. Source: ACROBiosystems Group

TOKYO, May 11, 2026 — ACROBiosystems announced a major upgrade to its global license solution for HEK293 functional cell lines. Centered on customer value and empowering global biopharmaceutical innovation, the upgrade simplifies compliance workflows to support efficient drug discovery and development. As essential tools for innovative drug R&D, functional cell lines need clear, accessible usage […]

Coremail Launches AI-Native Secure Email System for the Agent Era

BEIJING, May 11, 2026 -- On April 30, Coremail officially unveiled its AI-Native Secure Email System at the 9th Digital China Summit, showcasing the company's continued innovation and technical expertise in enterprise email and intelligent workplace collaboration. As AI enters the "Year of the Agent" in 2026, artificial intelligence is evolving into a new form of digital productivity capable of intelligent planning and cross-scenario coordination. At the same time, email is transforming from a traditional messaging tool into critical infrastructure that connects enterprise systems and business data flows. In response to this shift, Coremail has introduced its AI-Native Secure Email System built around a "Perceive-Think-Act" architecture. The CLI-driven model is emerging as a key foundation for building agent-friendly systems, and the Coremail AI-Native Secure Email System is designed to fully unlock AI's operational value through this architecture. Powered by large language models as its cognitive engine, agents as its execution layer, and enterprise data as its operational core, the system is helping transform email workflows from manual operations into AI-assisted collaboration. The system is designed to support six core enterprise scenarios, including email classification, scheduling, approval workflows, workplace collaboration, email analytics, and system operations. It enables capabilities such as advanced email retrieval, intelligent meeting coordination, automated analysis and classification, and AI-assisted operations management. Powered by user-profile and behavioral analysis, the smart dashboard can automatically identify business priorities and task urgency, helping users cut through information overload. Through coordinated multi-agent collaboration, the system enables seamless information orchestration and operational automation across emails and business processes, further enhancing operational efficiency. In terms of ecosystem integration, the system supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), extending email beyond its traditional boundaries. Within a secure sandbox environment, third-party tools and APIs can be dynamically integrated on demand, enabling email to serve as a unified entry point for enterprise-wide workflow orchestration and transforming it from an information container into a business information hub. "AI is reshaping enterprise productivity, and email is evolving from a communication tool into an intelligent collaboration hub. Coremail will continue advancing AI-native innovation to help enterprises build more secure and efficient digital workplaces," said Marvin Wu, Vice President of Coremail. The Coremail AI-Native Secure Email System is built around a deeply secure and controllable execution framework powered by intelligent agents. Based on the ReAct (Reasoning + Acting) framework, the system brings all tasks into a standardized lifecycle spanning perception, planning, execution, and feedback, helping ensure complex workflows operate within governed business boundaries. The system adopts a dual-layer sandbox isolation architecture built around a user-level sandbox model and the principle of least-privilege access control. Under this framework, AI agents operate exclusively within independent encrypted execution environments, enabling automated orchestration across complex email workflows while maintaining strict control over data access and permission boundaries. In doing so, the system delivers both operational efficiency and enterprise-grade security protection. In addition, the Coremail AI-Native Secure Email System introduces comprehensive upgrades across interface design and user experience. Features such as a three-pane information layout, optimized grouping logic, floating prompts, and quick-access functions help streamline operations and create a more intuitive workplace experience. Driven by AI innovation and built with security at its core, the Coremail AI-Native Secure Email System is redefining the enterprise email experience for the intelligent workplace era. Looking ahead, Coremail will continue advancing AI-native innovation and delivering trusted products and services that help enterprises operate with greater efficiency, security, and resilience in the age of AI. Source: Coremail & /PRNewswire/

BEIJING, May 11, 2026 — On April 30, Coremail officially unveiled its AI-Native Secure Email System at the 9th Digital China Summit, showcasing the company’s continued innovation and technical expertise in enterprise email and intelligent workplace collaboration. As AI enters the “Year of the Agent” in 2026, artificial intelligence is evolving into a new form […]

TP-Link Expands University Ecosystem with USIM to Scale Enterprise Networking Talent Pipeline

NILAI, 11 May 2026 - TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“TP-Link Malaysia”) is extending its talent development strategy with a new collaboration with Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), reinforcing a growing push to build a structured pipeline of enterprise networking professionals across Malaysia. Rather than standalone academic partnerships, the collaboration reflects a more deliberate effort to connect universities into a broader ecosystem where students are trained, certified and channelled into industry with relevant in-demand skills. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalises a three-year collaboration focused on integrating enterprise networking capabilities directly into USIM’s academic environment. Through this, TP-Link Malaysia will deploy its Omada enterprise networking solutions within campus labs, enabling students to work on infrastructure that mirrors real-world enterprise systems. The programme is designed to move beyond theoretical exposure, combining hands-on technical training, structured workshops and access to the Omada Certified Network Administrator (OCNA) certification pathway. This ensures students graduate not just with knowledge, but with validated, industry-recognised competencies. A key component of the collaboration is the direct link to industry. Students will be offered industrial training and internship placements with TP-Link, providing practical exposure and a clearer pathway into employment within Malaysia’s digital economy. Hugo Cai, Regional Director of TP-Link Malaysia, said “Enterprises today require talent that can operate, not just understand, digital infrastructure. By building a structured pipeline that connects training, certification and industry exposure, we are creating a more direct path from university to the workforce. The focus is no longer just on education, but on how effectively talent can transition into industry.” “This partnership allows us to go beyond academic delivery by embedding practical industry elements into the learning experience, ensuring our students are better equipped to meet evolving expectations in the digital economy. The collaboration strengthens the university’s approach to preparing students for real-world demands”, said Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Ikmar Nizam Hj. Mohamad Isa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) of USIM. The collaboration with USIM builds on TP-Link Malaysia’s earlier engagements with Universiti Malaya and Universiti Teknologi MARA, forming a growing network of institutions aligned to a common goal of developing enterprise networking talent. In 2025, approximately 500 students participated in the OCNA certification pathway, reflecting strong uptake and increasing relevance of industry-aligned programmes. Beyond talent development, both organisations will explore collaboration in research, faculty engagement and knowledge exchange, strengthening the link between academic institutions and industry practice. As Malaysia continues to invest in digital infrastructure, the ability to consistently develop and deploy skilled talent will be a defining factor in sustaining growth. Initiatives that connect education directly with industry requirements are expected to play an increasingly critical role in shaping the country’s digital workforce. For more information about TP-Link’s Omada enterprise networking solutions, please visit: https://www.omadanetworks.com/us/business-networking/consult/

NILAI, 11 May 2026 – TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“TP-Link Malaysia”) is extending its talent development strategy with a new collaboration with Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), reinforcing a growing push to build a structured pipeline of enterprise networking professionals across Malaysia. Rather than standalone academic partnerships, the collaboration reflects a more deliberate effort […]

LUCKIN COFFEE MALAYSIA REIMAGINE CONNECTION THROUGH A HEARTWARMING COLLABORATION WITH HOMEGROWN IP, BEAR BOSS BUDDIES

Kuala Lumpur, 8 May, 2026 - Among today’s youth, the simplest acts of friendship foster the deepest sense of connection. Embracing this spirit of togetherness, Luckin Coffee Malaysia is proud to announce its latest collaboration with the beloved homegrown cartoon IP, Bear Boss Buddies, themed "Escape into Grape Fantasy". Launched today, the collaboration celebrates the joy of shared experiences and moments through a curated selection of grape and cherry blossom-inspired beverage series. Born from the creative vision of founder Dylan Ang, Bear Boss Buddies first shone on the global stage while carrying a distinct local essence and showcasing a uniquely Malaysian sense of friendship through its characters. This partnership highlights the unique bond between the three main characters: Bear Boss, with his classic 'boss' charisma; Mao, the brains of the family member; and the ultra-chill Capybara. Together, they are set to take over Luckin Coffee’s May calendar with their signature brand of friendship. Dr. Jeff Lim Chee Lip, CEO of Luckin Coffee Malaysia said, "Staying on the pulse of Gen Z while embracing the local culture is always at our heart. We saw how deeply Dylan's Bear Boss Buddies values friendship and authentic local creativity, which made our collaboration a natural choice. Also, we hope to remind everyone that every connection can be carried through a simple cup of coffee," "We have always been spreading positivity and a sense of belonging through Bear Boss Buddies. Partnering with Luckin Coffee Malaysia allows us to bring our characters into the daily rituals of Malaysians, creating meaningful experiences that showcase local creativity and spark deeper connections through friendship," said Dylan Ang, founder of Bear Boss Buddies. Grape Series For A Great Escape This May The "Escape into Grape Fantasy" campaign launches a meticulously crafted grape and cherry blossom beverages for friends and family to share blissful moments: ● Grape Cheese Cloud (Available from 8 May onwards): A luscious grape drink topped with sea-salt cheese foam, featuring juicy Summer Black grapes in every cup for a creamy, blissful experience. ● Grape Refresher (Available from 8 May onwards): The perfect way to cool down, blending Summer Black grapes, zesty locally produced lime, and fragrant jasmine tea for those seeking a summer refresher. ● Cherry Blossom Latte (Launching on 15 May): A delicate pink latte infused with Guan Shan cherry blossom flavor and balanced with rich coffee. Exclusive Collectibles, Physical Meet & Greet The collaboration goes beyond the cup with the introduction of the Luckin Coffee x Bear Boss Buddies 'Wiggly Tail' Plushie Blind Bag launching on 15 May. This exclusive collection features the three main characters: Bear Boss, Mao, and Capybara, in a charming tactile form. Designed to be a companion for daily life, where it complements a bag or keep it on the desk, these plushies serve as a constant reminder that life’s best adventures are better shared. Fans can redeem a free plushie blind bag with the purchase of a selected 2-drink combo for RM 24.90 via the Luckin Coffee app. Additionally, fans are invited to celebrate the launch and meet the Bear Boss Buddies in person at Luckin Coffee Sunway Square on 9 May. The characters will make special appearances during exclusive sessions at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. For more information about Luckin Coffee x Bear Boss Buddies collaboration, please stay tuned to Luckin Coffee Malaysia’s official Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and XiaoHongShu social media channels or visit the Luckin Coffee app.

Among today’s youth, the simplest acts of friendship foster the deepest sense of connection. Embracing this spirit of togetherness, Luckin Coffee Malaysia is proud to announce its latest collaboration with the beloved homegrown cartoon IP, Bear Boss Buddies, themed “Escape into Grape Fantasy”. Launched today, the collaboration celebrates the joy of shared experiences and moments […]

AirAsia MOVE introduces ‘1x Zero Change Fee’ feature to boost travel flexibility

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 May 2026- AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), the official booking platform for AirAsia flights, launched a new feature ‘1x Zero Change Fee’ by giving travellers greater flexibility when managing their AirAsia flight bookings. The ‘1x Zero Change Fee’ feature gives travellers a one-time waiver of flight change fees when changing the date or time of their AirAsia flights booked via the MOVE app or airasia.com. Travellers will still be required to pay any fare differences, taxes or other applicable charges in line with standard flight change policies, but the feature significantly reduces the overall cost of making travel changes, offering greater flexibility and peace of mind. Chan Kok Ding, Head of Flights at AirAsia MOVE commented, “In today’s travel landscape, where plans can change quickly and travellers expect greater control, we remain committed to delivering both flexibility and affordability. With ‘1x Zero Change Fee’, travellers can adjust their plans with greater ease when circumstances change. “We will continue to enhance the platform with features that make travelling simpler and more seamless, while bringing more exclusive benefits to our MOVE users, all within one app.” On top of the ‘1x Zero Change Fee’ feature, AirAsia MOVE offers a range of features designed to enhance travel flexibility and convenience. The Easy Cancel add-on allows eligible passengers to cancel flights up to 48 hours before departure for up to an 80% refund, subject to applicable terms and conditions, while 0% Instalment plans enable users to spread the cost of flight-and-hotel bundles over three to six months. The platform also streamlines the airport experience for AirAsia flights through Online Check-In and Auto Visa Check (AVC), which helps verify travel documentation in real time and supports a more seamless check-in experience. For the latest updates, follow @airasiamove on Instagram & TikTok. Download the app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei App Gallery for a smooth and enhanced booking experience

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 May 2026- AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), the official booking platform for AirAsia flights, launched a new feature ‘1x Zero Change Fee’ by giving travellers greater flexibility when managing their AirAsia flight bookings. The ‘1x Zero Change Fee’ feature gives travellers a one-time waiver of flight change fees when changing the date or time […]