WRP ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Less than a week after announcing a new line up of five Executive Directors, Thomas Philip Advocates and Solicitors (Thomas Philip), the lawyers acting on behalf of the current Board of Directors (BoD) of WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd (WRP), today revealed the appointment of Leong Wai Leng as the President of WRP.

With extensive experience and expertise, Leong was selected based on his track record of managing WRP efficiently and honourably during his previous tenure with the company. The industry veteran is a much-respected figure in the rubber glove manufacturing field having risen through the ranks at WRP.

Founder and Managing Partner of Thomas Philip, Mathew Thomas Philip said, “The board of WRP means business. With the recent executive shake-up and new people in key management positions, the board is setting WRP on the right track and sending out all the right signals. This is what is needed to win back the confidence of investors, customers, workers and other stakeholders in WRP.”

“Leong’s appointment as the President is a highly anticipated announcement to activate the broad range of changes that are planned across WRP. His extensive experience in the industry and people management skills will assuredly be key to revive and future-proof WRP," he added.

Alongside this announcement, Thomas Philip also informed the appointment of Loong Mei Yin as the Executive Chairman and Michael Sng as the Co-Chairman of WRP. Thomas Philip has indicated that the BoD will progressively make changes through various aspects of the company, including its people, processes and procedures, to ensure expeditious and effective turnaround of WRP.

Source : Chimera Brand Relations Sdn Bhd

Japan approves Ferring's Propess®, a pharmacological treatment for cervical ripening

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 -- Ferring Pharmaceuticals announced that Propess® (dinoprostone) has been approved by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan.

Propess is a vaginal delivery system containing the active substance dinoprostone 10mg used for the initiation of cervical ripening in women at term (from 37 completed weeks of gestation).

The dinoprostone softens and opens the part of the birth canal known as the cervix, to start the process of labour.

According to a statement, this is the first time in over 20 years that a pharmacological therapy for cervical ripening has been approved in the country.

This approval offers women requiring an induction in Japan greater choice of alternatives to mechanical methods of cervical ripening.

Ferring Pharmaceuticals president and chief science officer, Per Falk said: “There is a lack of research and development of treatment options for women who are pregnant or giving birth, which is why it is important for Ferring to continue to invest and advance the field of Reproductive Medicine and Maternal Health and continue with our purpose of building families worldwide.”

The announcement follows close collaboration between Ferring Pharmaceuticals and a local patient advocacy group to ensure the needs and safety of women in labour are addressed in Japan.

Propess is currently marketed in over 60 countries and was developed in the 1980s in Scotland where it continues to be manufactured. More details at https://www.ferring.com/

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Gain Theory named Strong Performer in Marketing Measurement and Optimization Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 -- Gain Theory, a WPP global marketing effectiveness consultancy has been named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Marketing Measurement and Optimization Solutions, Q1 2020.

The report recognises Gain Theory’s work measuring marketing’s impact on both short and long-term business objectives and helping clients develop plans to optimise multiple objectives simultaneously.

Gain Theory received the highest score possible for 10 criteria including: Unified Measurement Methodology; Training and Change Management Services; Marketing Strategy Consulting; Engagement Structures; Marketing Dashboards and Reports; and, Global Strategy.

“We are delighted to be recognised as a Strong Performer in Forrester’s Wave report,” said Gain Theory Global chief executive officer, Manjiry Tamhane.

“It confirms for us the unique value that we deliver to our clients globally, who trust us to make a meaningful difference to their business performance through our focus on improving marketing efficiency, growing market share and seeing baseline profits and share price grow.”

Forrester gives Gain Theory high marks for Unified Measurement approach which ‘leverages a system of models that iterate and inform each other’. Gain Theory’s approach is unified at three levels, namely data; analytics and outcomes; and, crafted to individual client needs.

Also cited is Gain Theory Sensor™ which combines individual and aggregate data to measure the value of individual campaign tactics, and conduct in-campaign tests. Sensor is a component of Gain Theory’s Unified Measurement approach but can also be used as a stand-alone solution.

More information at https://www.gaintheory.com.

-- BERNAMA

MRO Middle East summit, exhibition set in Dubai, beginning Feb 24

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 -- The three-day MRO Middle East (#MROME) summit and exhibition will be held, beginning Feb 24 in Dubai, UAE.

The combined summit and trade show, co-located with Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME), is the Gulf region's leading conference and exhibition for commercial aviation maintenance, according to a statement.

Gathering over 5,000 attendees from the entire airline supply chain, over 83 countries are represented at the event, offering networking among industry leaders representing airlines, regulators, suppliers and service providers.

According to Aviation Week 2020 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast, fleets in the Middle East are expected to nearly double, growing from 1,760 aircraft in 2020 to 3,670 aircraft by 2029, a CAGR of 8.5 per cent.

In addition, MRO demand in the Middle East is projected to double in the next 10 years and could reach US$16.5 billion by 2029. (US$1 = RM4.07)

The two-day MRO Middle East Exhibition, beginning Feb 25, takes place at the Dubai World Trade Center. For industry professionals, attendance is free for the event which showcases the latest technologies and suppliers that are changing the way the MRO industry operates.

Meanwhile, the MRO Middle East Summit takes place on Feb 24 at the Conrad Dubai. The one-day conference attracts over 150 senior attendees from the aviation aftermarket to network, explore the landscape and discuss emerging opportunities in the Middle East.

The summit speakers include Amir Ali (Chief Technical Officer, PIA Engineering and Maintenance); Yasin Birinci (Production Planning and Control Director, Turkish Airlines Technic) : and, Teddy Canadas (CCO, Testia), among others.

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"HAFH" - JAPANESE SERVICE OFFICIALLY CO-OPERATES WITH TWO MALAYSIAN BRANDS

NAGASAKI, Japan, Jan 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- KabuK Style Co., Ltd. (Japan) announces cooperation with two Malaysia-based brands, the travel company Apple Vacation group and Le Apple Boutique Hotel, to create co-working and co-living space since Jan 1st, 2020. These companies hope to boost these local activities and bring benefits inside and outside these countries.

Co-operation’s purpose

Recently, HafH which operates the co-living, co-working space in Japan has been expanded to Europe and America. By collaborating facilities in Le Apple Boutique Hotel and HafH system, these companies hope to establish new branch in Malaysia. Moreover, HafH has been developing the linked facilities in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where HafH directly manages the facilities, with other cities including Melaka, Ipoh, Penang and Kota Kinabalu. Through this collaboration, KabuK hopes to boost the expansion towards Asia and the world.

Apple Vacation Group

In 1996, Apple Vacation Group was founded by Lee Ee Hoe and Koh Yock. In 2013, it was glorious to be the first Malaysian travel company got the prize from Japanese National Administration of Tourism. Moreover, The Emperor of Japan was rewarded the Asahi Nishi medal in June, 2014 due to his effort in disseminating Japanese culture towards Malaysian people.

Future Branch Establishment

It takes three minutes to walk from shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur to this branch. The company is about to looking for premises, include in roof, co-working space in March 2020.

In the future, it will extend branches comprehensively in Malaysia by using Le Apple Boutique Hotel’s available facilities and HafH partners’ facilities in other 15 countries.

Open time expected: March, 2020

- Apple Vacations Sdn Bhd

Business name: Apple Vacations Sdn Bhd
Representatives: Datuk Seri Lee Ee Hoe
Head office: Wisma Apple 2nd, 3rd & 4th Floor, No.42-2 Jalan Sultan Ismail,
50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
TEL：03-2145 7878
URL：https://www.applevacations.my/web/

- HaFH

Business name: KabuK Style Inc.
Representatives: Kenji Sunada, Ose Yoshiaki
Head office：(HQ) 5-21,Furukawa-machi,Nagasaki-City,Nagasaki,Japan
TEL：+81-95-818-8181
Established date: March 9th, 2017
Nature of business: Co-working, co-living space for rent, cafe one-stop service.

Contact

Yuki Yokoyama
pr_asean@kabuk.com
https://hafh.com/

Source : KabuK Style Co., Ltd.

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´Beyond Human´ tops global consumer trends - Euromonitor International

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 -- Beyond Human, which embraces artificial intelligence for automation and convenience, has topped the global consumer trends in 2020, according to Euromonitor International.

The global market research company recently released a report on the ‘Top 10 Global Consumer Trends 2020’, identifying the most influential trends shaping consumer behaviour, shopping habits and purchasing decisions.

Coming second in consumer preference is Catch Me in Seconds, seeking quick, concise and multisensory content for instant gratification, followed by Frictionless Mobility, choosing transportation methods based on individual preferences for a seamless travel journey.

Other trends are Inclusive for All; Minding Myself; Multifunctional Homes; Private Personalisation; Proudly Local, Going Global; Reuse Revolutionaries; and, We Want Clean Air Everywhere.

“Convenience and personal control are the core themes connecting these trends in 2020. Consumers are putting themselves first as they look for ways to simplify their lives,” said Euromonitor International consumer trends director, Gina Westbrook.

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GRAYSONLINE IS HOSTING A MEGA ONLINE BUSHFIRE AUCTION COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 2020

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 13, 2020 /Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --

Gives Australians the opportunity to turn their valuable items into much needed funds for bushfire relief.

The on-going bushfire catastrophe engulfing much of south-east Australia has stretched firefighting and animal rescue groups to breaking point. GraysOnline is launching a major online auction event to raise much-needed funds for volunteer firefighters and animal welfare.

GraysOnline is calling for Australians to donate their valuable, or unused items for this major auction. 100% of auction proceeds will go to bushfire relief. GraysOnline will provide all listings, shipping, marketing and logistics on their leading online auction platform at no cost.

Australians are urged to donate valuable items including memorabilia, cars, boats, machinery and experiences. Businesses can contribute by donating unused business assets for the auction. GraysOnline is raising funds for organisations that are fighting the fires, as well as caring for a large number of animals that continue to be threatened and suffer.

Chris Corbin, Managing Director of GraysOnline, said "Like all Australians, the team at GraysOnline has watched in horror at the devastation caused during the current bushfire crisis. The team decided to use our auction platform and expertise to launch this major online auction event to raise funds for the people at the front line who are working tirelessly to protect people, homes and animals."

This one-off mega auction gives individuals and businesses all over Australia the opportunity to join the fund-raising effort supporting important organisations in their efforts to protect people, property and wildlife. And they can be confident that 100% of funds raised will go directly to nominated organisations, not marketing and administration.

Donations of items for the auction can be made at www.graysonline.com/charityauction. The auction commences on February 1, 2020 and runs for one week only. 100% of proceeds will be shared equally between NSW RFS, VIC CFA and WIRES.

"As Australia's largest auction platform and with one in five Australians on our database, GraysOnline is committed to helping rebuild after the devastating fires that have affected so many of our customers and vendors. We are calling on all Australians to donate their valuable items to support our amazing volunteers in their important work", said Chris Corbin.

GraysOnline encourages individuals and businesses all over Australia to join the fundraising effort in a meaningful way by donating their valuable items and assets. GraysOnline will use its auction platform and expertise to turn these items into much-needed funds for organisations on the front line of this ongoing crisis.

For more information about this one-off auction event, please contact:
Chris Corbin, CEO,
GraysOnline
M: +61 413 627 724
E: chriscorbin@grays.com.au

Source: GraysOnline

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