KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Egypt, the gateway to key markets in the Middle East and Africa is scheduled to host two major international trade fairs in December that will set numerous business opportunities in motion and establish new international trade connections.
Food Africa, the 5th International Trade Exhibition for Food & Beverages will return to Cairo at the Egypt International Exhibitions Center beginning Dec 9, according to a statement.
The three-day exhibition has earned its reputation as a leading F&B business platform to promote international trade and investment opportunities in the Egyptian and greater African & Middle Eastern markets.
Last year, the event welcomed 350 exhibitors from 28 countries, hosted 420 leading buyers from Egypt and the region and attracted 13,590 professional visitors, recording an eminent success with numerous partnerships and trade deals signed on the spot.
Running alongside Food Africa this year is a brand-new international exhibition, organised by one of the world’s leading event organisers, Messe Düsseldorf.
pacprocess Middle East Africa, the International Exhibition for Processing & Packaging in the Middle East and Africa is the latest addition to the interpack alliance, spanning all international events staged by Messe Düsseldorf under its Processing & Packaging portfolio.
The trade fair brings together local and international industry stakeholders from across the entire value chain to showcase cutting-edge technologies and forge lucrative partnerships.
The exhibition features two specialised conferences; innovationparc and SAVE FOOD Initiative that will address the latest innovations, technologies, and trends in this industry and highlight optimal solutions for reducing food waste.
More information at http://www.pacprocess-mea.com and http://www.foodafrica-expo.com.
-- BERNAMA
Saturday, October 12, 2019
PT Pollux Aditama Kencana opens Chadstone Cikarang Mall to public
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 -- PT Pollux Aditama Kencana, a joint venture company of PT Pollux Properti Indonesia Tbk and Virginia Properti Group, recently held an opening ceremony of its Chadstone Cikarang Mall.
Attended by the Board of Directors of PT Pollux Aditama and most of its tenants, the event began with a tumpeng rice tradition as a symbolic form of gratitude for the hard work of all parties who were committed to the development process of the mall.
“The mall occupancy has now reached 88 per cent and the demand for retail space remains strong as Chadstone Mall will be the only modern mall in Cikarang to cater to the needs of the community,” said Chadstone Operations director, Yanto Zefania.
PT Pollux Properti Indonesia Tbk chief executive officer, Dr Nico Po also stated the event was testament of Pollux commitment and vision to provide the best quality retail centres in Indonesia.
Chadstone will become the largest and tallest integrated development in west Java. It will position itself to target expatriates and millennials, and is expected to attract a daily minimum of 40,000 visitors and combined with residents from its 3,500 apartment units.
Currently, PT Pollux Properti Indonesia Tbk is known as one of the top 10 property developers in Indonesia with a market capitalisation of more than US$3 billion, as of Aug 19, this year. (US$1 = RM4.19)
-- BERNAMA
Attended by the Board of Directors of PT Pollux Aditama and most of its tenants, the event began with a tumpeng rice tradition as a symbolic form of gratitude for the hard work of all parties who were committed to the development process of the mall.
“The mall occupancy has now reached 88 per cent and the demand for retail space remains strong as Chadstone Mall will be the only modern mall in Cikarang to cater to the needs of the community,” said Chadstone Operations director, Yanto Zefania.
PT Pollux Properti Indonesia Tbk chief executive officer, Dr Nico Po also stated the event was testament of Pollux commitment and vision to provide the best quality retail centres in Indonesia.
Chadstone will become the largest and tallest integrated development in west Java. It will position itself to target expatriates and millennials, and is expected to attract a daily minimum of 40,000 visitors and combined with residents from its 3,500 apartment units.
Currently, PT Pollux Properti Indonesia Tbk is known as one of the top 10 property developers in Indonesia with a market capitalisation of more than US$3 billion, as of Aug 19, this year. (US$1 = RM4.19)
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, October 10, 2019
AM Best revises Singapore´s EQI Credit Rating outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- AM Best has revised the outlook to negative from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of EQ Insurance Company Limited (EQI), Singapore.
The global rating agency and information provider, in a statement, also affirmed EQI’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (good) and the Long-Term ICR of ‘bbb+’. The outlook for the FSR remains stable.
These credit ratings reflect EQI’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorised as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
The revision of the Long-Term ICR outlook to negative reflects AM Best’s expectation of pressure on the company’s operating performance assessment over the near term.
While the company continues to execute on improvements aimed at returning underwriting performance to a position of profitability, the competitive conditions in Singapore’s insurance market remain a key challenge.
Despite the company exhibiting limited internal capital generation over the past five years (2014 to 2018), shareholder equity has been supported by a series of capital injections from the company’s parent over this period.
AM Best views EQI’s business profile as limited. The company is a small-sized, non-life insurer in Singapore, with a market share of approximately one per cent based on 2018 gross written premium. More information at http://www.ambest.com.
-- BERNAMA
The global rating agency and information provider, in a statement, also affirmed EQI’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (good) and the Long-Term ICR of ‘bbb+’. The outlook for the FSR remains stable.
These credit ratings reflect EQI’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorised as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
The revision of the Long-Term ICR outlook to negative reflects AM Best’s expectation of pressure on the company’s operating performance assessment over the near term.
While the company continues to execute on improvements aimed at returning underwriting performance to a position of profitability, the competitive conditions in Singapore’s insurance market remain a key challenge.
Despite the company exhibiting limited internal capital generation over the past five years (2014 to 2018), shareholder equity has been supported by a series of capital injections from the company’s parent over this period.
AM Best views EQI’s business profile as limited. The company is a small-sized, non-life insurer in Singapore, with a market share of approximately one per cent based on 2018 gross written premium. More information at http://www.ambest.com.
-- BERNAMA
BitHarp mining rigs offering extended
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 -- New Zealand-based cryptocurrency manufacturer, BitHarp has extended the ‘3 Plus 1 Offer’ until Oct 12, for its profitable mining rigs introduced a couple of weeks ago.
Both Lyre Miner and Harp Miner have been designed to take the needs of the common mining enthusiasts into account, unlike hundreds of mining hardware requiring significant knowledge and experience.
Suitable for home use, these miners are pre-configured and can start mining as soon as they are plugged in, according to a statement.
Along with the ease of mining, BitHarp has also done well to ensure the profitability of its customers by delivering high hash power rates that have surprised many industry stalwarts.
Lyre Miner and Harp Miner are amongst the most power-saving mining hardware in the market with consumption of 600 and 2,400 watts, respectively. Both can be used for mining Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum and Dash.
More information at https://www.bitharp.com.
-- BERNAMA
Both Lyre Miner and Harp Miner have been designed to take the needs of the common mining enthusiasts into account, unlike hundreds of mining hardware requiring significant knowledge and experience.
Suitable for home use, these miners are pre-configured and can start mining as soon as they are plugged in, according to a statement.
Along with the ease of mining, BitHarp has also done well to ensure the profitability of its customers by delivering high hash power rates that have surprised many industry stalwarts.
Lyre Miner and Harp Miner are amongst the most power-saving mining hardware in the market with consumption of 600 and 2,400 watts, respectively. Both can be used for mining Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum and Dash.
More information at https://www.bitharp.com.
-- BERNAMA
GMAC™ releases GMAT™ Official Advanced Questions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 -- The Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™), administrator of the Graduate Management Admission Test™ (GMAT™) has released the GMAT™ Official Advanced Questions, comprising hard questions from past GMAT exams.
The product rounds out the GMAT™ Official Prep portfolio, offering candidates an option to challenge themselves after completing the mix of easy, medium and hard questions in the GMAT™ Official Guide.
“Gaining confidence to solve the hardest questions on the GMAT can help increase a candidate’s performance and confidence on test day,” said GMAC (Product Management) director, Pam Brown.
“By studying with Advanced Questions, candidates can feel empowered on test day while also increasing their chances to stand out in front of target schools.”
Consisting of 150 Quantitative Reasoning and 150 Verbal Reasoning questions, GMAT™ Official Advanced Questions give candidates more materials to extend their preparation and challenge themselves further.
Questions are grouped by ‘fundamental skills’ areas, allowing candidates to align their study plan with GMAT’s Enhanced Score Report structure, according to a statement.
GMAT Official Advanced Questions are available for purchase in print or as an e-book through GMAC’s partner, Wiley Efficient Learning at a price of US$29.99. (US$1 = RM4.19). More information at https://www.gmac.com.
-- BERNAMA
The product rounds out the GMAT™ Official Prep portfolio, offering candidates an option to challenge themselves after completing the mix of easy, medium and hard questions in the GMAT™ Official Guide.
“Gaining confidence to solve the hardest questions on the GMAT can help increase a candidate’s performance and confidence on test day,” said GMAC (Product Management) director, Pam Brown.
“By studying with Advanced Questions, candidates can feel empowered on test day while also increasing their chances to stand out in front of target schools.”
Consisting of 150 Quantitative Reasoning and 150 Verbal Reasoning questions, GMAT™ Official Advanced Questions give candidates more materials to extend their preparation and challenge themselves further.
Questions are grouped by ‘fundamental skills’ areas, allowing candidates to align their study plan with GMAT’s Enhanced Score Report structure, according to a statement.
GMAT Official Advanced Questions are available for purchase in print or as an e-book through GMAC’s partner, Wiley Efficient Learning at a price of US$29.99. (US$1 = RM4.19). More information at https://www.gmac.com.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
AUTH0’S ‘SIGN IN WITH APPLE’ ENABLES LOG INTO APPS USING APPLE ID CREDENTIALS
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Auth0, a global leader in Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) has announced the general availability of its integration for Sign in with Apple, a feature enabling end users to log into apps with their Apple ID credentials.
Sign in with Apple will be a requirement for any app that exclusively offers third-party or social login. With a simple toggle switch in the Auth0 dashboard, developers can immediately have support for both native and web-based flows.
The enforcement of this requirement leaves developers with the task of integrating this feature into their apps when exclusively using social login, risk rejection or removal of any apps that do not comply.
Sign in with Apple also addresses a much larger issue of privacy concerns, as it will offer obfuscated email addresses wherever needed to prevent users’ personal emails from being shared, according to a statement.
“The integration of Sign in with Apple reinforces our platform’s extensibility, and our mission to provide secure access to any application in one click or less,” said Auth0 chief technology officer and co-founder, Matias Woloski.
By offloading authentication to Auth0, developers can quickly bring their apps to compliance with Apple’s mandate, while also providing a frictionless experience for app entry.
More information at https://auth0.com.
-- BERNAMA
Sign in with Apple will be a requirement for any app that exclusively offers third-party or social login. With a simple toggle switch in the Auth0 dashboard, developers can immediately have support for both native and web-based flows.
The enforcement of this requirement leaves developers with the task of integrating this feature into their apps when exclusively using social login, risk rejection or removal of any apps that do not comply.
Sign in with Apple also addresses a much larger issue of privacy concerns, as it will offer obfuscated email addresses wherever needed to prevent users’ personal emails from being shared, according to a statement.
“The integration of Sign in with Apple reinforces our platform’s extensibility, and our mission to provide secure access to any application in one click or less,” said Auth0 chief technology officer and co-founder, Matias Woloski.
By offloading authentication to Auth0, developers can quickly bring their apps to compliance with Apple’s mandate, while also providing a frictionless experience for app entry.
More information at https://auth0.com.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
ACCA MALAYSIA CONNECTS ACCOUNTING STAKEHOLDERS VIA 'A.C.T.' TOUR 2019
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Malaysia’s nationwide ACCA ‘a.c.t.’ Tour makes its final stop in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on 5 October 2019 connecting with close to 200 stakeholders ranging from students, affiliates, members, employers and Approved Learning Partners.
The ACCA ‘a.c.t.’ Tour 2019 is an initiative by ACCA Malaysia visiting Johor Bahru, Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu to provide direct support while connecting with and obtaining feedback from stakeholders who are not based in the Klang Valley. The maiden ACCA ‘a.c.t’ Tour in 2018 registered 1,500 attendees across six cities in Malaysia who were updated, connected and inspired.
Building upon last year’s installation, the ACCA ‘a.c.t.’ Tour 2019 adds a new dedicated panel session featuring employers from Sabah Energy Corporation Berhad and Ernst & Young discussing traits and skillsets that are in demand. This is complemented by a mini career fair with booths by employers for students and affiliates to submit their resumes. Kota Kinabalu-based employers participating in the mini career fair included Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG, Baker Tilly, UHY and Kaplan. The mini career fair provides a profession-specific platform for future accountants to gain firsthand information from potential employers on requirements and chart their professional careers.
Local ACCA members who will be sharing inspirational accounts of their journey with ACCA at the ACCA ‘a.c.t.’ Tour are Datuk Alexandra Chin, ACCA Malaysia Advisory Committee Member; Daniel Teo, Audit Director, KPMG; Farizal Ab Gaffar, Assistant Manager, Internal Audit, IOI Corporation Berhad and Marphy Wong, Partner, Marphy & Associates. Attendees of the ‘a.c.t.’ Tour can learn about career skills, digital transformations and future technology that will shape the profession. There will also be a session highlighting trends in finance. This will help them to be future-ready and champions of change in the industry.
ACCA Malaysia Country Head, Edward Ling said, “Our members, affiliates, students and employers are located throughout the nation. This ‘a.c.t.’ Tour engages them in the cities where they are in. It serves as an avenue to connect future accountants with Approved Employers, Approved Learning Partners (ALPs) and other stakeholders. It also enables us to provide direct update on the developments within ACCA. This nationwide tour helps us support our students and members better in developing the accounting profession. I believe the strength of ACCA’s connections and partnerships within Malaysia and globally can help our students, affiliates and members soar to greater heights in their professional careers.”
This event is part of a series of ACCA outreach programmes to connect with its 36,000 students, close to 15,000 members, over 7,500 affiliates, 51 university partners, 180 Approved Employers and 22 Approved Learning Partners. Malaysia is the third largest network for ACCA globally.
http://mrem.bernama.com/nteprimages/acca%20KK%201.jpg
The ‘a.c.t.’ Tour last year visited six cities: Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Terengganu and Penang where many students and affiliates were inspired by the success stories and lessons learnt from local ACCA members in their own cities who have gone ahead of them in the ACCA journey. The congregation of different stakeholders in the accounting value chain enabled a dynamic exchange of ideas as it connects students, educators and affiliates to the members and employers. It underscores the value of ACCA Malaysia in the ecosystem.
Please click this link for more photos of the ACCA ‘a.c.t.’ Tour in Kota Kinabalu today:
ttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1fD2YpsdDkILh4T0hgsXUAbWvhA6L6uL3
About ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants, offering business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
ACCA supports its 219,000 members and 527,000 students (including affiliates) in 179 countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business, with the skills required by employers. ACCA works through a network of 110 offices and centres and 7,571 Approved Employers worldwide, and 328 approved learning providers who provide high standards of learning and development.
Through its public interest remit, ACCA promotes appropriate regulation of accounting and conducts relevant research to ensure accountancy continues to grow in reputation and influence. ACCA has introduced major innovations to its flagship qualification to ensure its members and future members continue to be the most valued, up to date and sought-after accountancy professionals globally. Founded in 1904, ACCA has consistently held unique core values: opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity and accountability. More information is here: www.accaglobal.com
SOURCE: ACCA Malaysia
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Adeline Fong
Senior Manager, Public Relations
ACCA Malaysia
Tel: +6012-381 5589
Email: adeline.fong@accaglobal.com
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=35709
The ACCA ‘a.c.t.’ Tour 2019 is an initiative by ACCA Malaysia visiting Johor Bahru, Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu to provide direct support while connecting with and obtaining feedback from stakeholders who are not based in the Klang Valley. The maiden ACCA ‘a.c.t’ Tour in 2018 registered 1,500 attendees across six cities in Malaysia who were updated, connected and inspired.
Building upon last year’s installation, the ACCA ‘a.c.t.’ Tour 2019 adds a new dedicated panel session featuring employers from Sabah Energy Corporation Berhad and Ernst & Young discussing traits and skillsets that are in demand. This is complemented by a mini career fair with booths by employers for students and affiliates to submit their resumes. Kota Kinabalu-based employers participating in the mini career fair included Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG, Baker Tilly, UHY and Kaplan. The mini career fair provides a profession-specific platform for future accountants to gain firsthand information from potential employers on requirements and chart their professional careers.
Local ACCA members who will be sharing inspirational accounts of their journey with ACCA at the ACCA ‘a.c.t.’ Tour are Datuk Alexandra Chin, ACCA Malaysia Advisory Committee Member; Daniel Teo, Audit Director, KPMG; Farizal Ab Gaffar, Assistant Manager, Internal Audit, IOI Corporation Berhad and Marphy Wong, Partner, Marphy & Associates. Attendees of the ‘a.c.t.’ Tour can learn about career skills, digital transformations and future technology that will shape the profession. There will also be a session highlighting trends in finance. This will help them to be future-ready and champions of change in the industry.
ACCA Malaysia Country Head, Edward Ling said, “Our members, affiliates, students and employers are located throughout the nation. This ‘a.c.t.’ Tour engages them in the cities where they are in. It serves as an avenue to connect future accountants with Approved Employers, Approved Learning Partners (ALPs) and other stakeholders. It also enables us to provide direct update on the developments within ACCA. This nationwide tour helps us support our students and members better in developing the accounting profession. I believe the strength of ACCA’s connections and partnerships within Malaysia and globally can help our students, affiliates and members soar to greater heights in their professional careers.”
This event is part of a series of ACCA outreach programmes to connect with its 36,000 students, close to 15,000 members, over 7,500 affiliates, 51 university partners, 180 Approved Employers and 22 Approved Learning Partners. Malaysia is the third largest network for ACCA globally.
http://mrem.bernama.com/nteprimages/acca%20KK%201.jpg
The ‘a.c.t.’ Tour last year visited six cities: Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Terengganu and Penang where many students and affiliates were inspired by the success stories and lessons learnt from local ACCA members in their own cities who have gone ahead of them in the ACCA journey. The congregation of different stakeholders in the accounting value chain enabled a dynamic exchange of ideas as it connects students, educators and affiliates to the members and employers. It underscores the value of ACCA Malaysia in the ecosystem.
Please click this link for more photos of the ACCA ‘a.c.t.’ Tour in Kota Kinabalu today:
ttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1fD2YpsdDkILh4T0hgsXUAbWvhA6L6uL3
About ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants, offering business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
ACCA supports its 219,000 members and 527,000 students (including affiliates) in 179 countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business, with the skills required by employers. ACCA works through a network of 110 offices and centres and 7,571 Approved Employers worldwide, and 328 approved learning providers who provide high standards of learning and development.
Through its public interest remit, ACCA promotes appropriate regulation of accounting and conducts relevant research to ensure accountancy continues to grow in reputation and influence. ACCA has introduced major innovations to its flagship qualification to ensure its members and future members continue to be the most valued, up to date and sought-after accountancy professionals globally. Founded in 1904, ACCA has consistently held unique core values: opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity and accountability. More information is here: www.accaglobal.com
SOURCE: ACCA Malaysia
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Adeline Fong
Senior Manager, Public Relations
ACCA Malaysia
Tel: +6012-381 5589
Email: adeline.fong@accaglobal.com
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=35709
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