PETRONAS' LEARNING SOLUTION WINS THREE BRANDON HALL EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

Gold and Silver Awards for ‘Managerial Excellence’ Programme 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ‘Managerial Excellence’ (ME) programme, a leadership development learning solution developed for PETRONAS middle management, has recently won Gold and Silver awards from the Brandon Hall Group in the Excellence in Technology category.

ME is curated by PETRONAS’ Human Capital Development (HCD) Division, in collaboration with PETRONAS Leadership Centre (PLC) and BTS, an international professional service firm that focuses on developing leaders to build critical capabilities and unleash business success.

The ME programme received the following awards:
1. Gold in Best Advance in Instructor-led Training (ILT) Management and Delivery;
2. Silver in Best Advance in Gaming or Simulation Technology; and
3. Silver in Best Advance in Social Learning Technology.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, the ME programme was redesigned to be fully virtual by leveraging on technology, gamification and learning simulations to provide an engaging leadership learning experience for PETRONAS talents. This is part of PETRONAS’ commitment in providing the right leadership development opportunities to its staff regardless of challenging predicaments.

PETRONAS’ Vice President of Group Human Resource Management, Farehana Hanapiah said: "It is truly a great honour to receive the 2020 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology. The key to navigating these trying times is not only about addressing the current concerns but also building the capacity to prepare for better times.”

PETRONAS, she added, is a strong believer in the concept of “Learn Anytime, Anywhere” in delivering learning solutions to its employees by capitalising on the feasibility of the technology.
"As a progressive employer, PETRONAS believes in providing an enabling environment for talents to be able to pursue their own development and performance to create and add value to the organisation's growth and sustainability.”

Farehana elaborated that despite being faced with multiple challenges that have impacted the way of working and learning, the effective delivery of leadership development programmes has become more critical than ever. She said: “We are delighted that we had already embraced and embedded digital technology as part of our learning methodology, in which over time has become an effective learning solution, offering interactive learning experiences that are meaningful for our talents. This is in line with our aspiration to create an empowered, agile and enabled workforce.”

BTS’ Executive Vice President and Asia Managing Director, Patrick Fei said his company is honoured to be recognised alongside PETRONAS who is dedicated to equipping their talents with the skills and capabilities to lead into the future.

“BTS is glad to partner with PETRONAS in designing a truly virtual and digital learning experience to develop their next-generation of leaders. The recognition goes to show how embedding technology in a virtual environment can equally create measurable results and continue to bring about positive impact.”

This is the second year PETRONAS’ ME programme has been recognised by Brandon Hall Group -- a professional development company with over 27 years of experience in human capital management (HCM). Its HCM Excellence Awards was the first to recognise organisations for learning and talent. As the gold standard, it is known as the ‘Academy Awards of Human Capital Management’.

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Media Engagement Department
Group Strategic Communications
PETRONAS

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Bodor Laser products record sales increase

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 -- Bodor Laser's 10kW+ products have become a representative of new productivity in the field of laser cutting by virtue of wider and deeper processing range, stronger cutting ability and higher processing efficiency.

Since the Bodor Laser 10kW+ laser cutting machine was put into the market, it has repeatedly created industry sales miracles.

With its excellent performance, 10kW+ laser cutting machine has gradually become the darling of the market and has been adopted by the majority of metal processing enterprises.

Until the beginning of November this year, the sales volume of Bodor Laser 10kW+ products achieved 260 units, while the sales of 20kW exceeded 20 units.

Meanwhile, the 30kW equipment has reached the world's first batch of contracts, and the world's first 40kW laser cutting machine has achieved its world premiere at the same time.

On the premise of improving the processing quality, the processing efficiency of 10kW+ fiber laser cutting has also been doubled, allowing end users to complete more business volume in the same time.

The Bodor Laser's 40kW ultra-high power fiber laser cutting machine recently made its global debut at the Bodor Laser Innovation and Research Center, to define the future pioneering posture and achieve a new high point in the laser cutting industry.

As one of the fastest-growing companies in the laser industry, Bodor Laser will take the 40kW global debut as the starting point, start a new round of technological revolution, provide better services for customers and create more and greater value for global metal processing enterprises.

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Educate Girls makes cut in HundrED 2021 Global Collection on K12 education

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 -- Educate Girls, a non-profit organisation working for girls’ education in the remotest villages of India, has announced its selection in HundrED 2021 Global Collection.

Internationally renowned education non-profit HundrED’s annual Global Collection highlights 100 of the most impactful innovations in K12 education worldwide.

HundrED is a Finland-based global not for profit which discovers, researches, and shares inspiring innovations in K12 education, according to a statement.

Educate Girls’ innovation was reviewed by 150 Academy Members consisting of academics, educators, innovators, funders and leaders from over 50 countries.

“Using advanced analytics and community mobilisation to identify, enrol and retain girls in schools from the most marginalised communities in rural India, we aim to empower over a million girls to access quality education,” said #EducateGirls Founder, Safeena Husain. 

Since 2007, Educate Girls has enrolled over 750,000 girls in schools, improving learning outcomes for over 1.3 million children. It is well-known for the world’s first Development Impact Bond and becoming the first Audacious Project in Asia.

More details at www.EducateGirls.ngo.

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EMist® Disinfection Solutions unveils lightweight electrostatic sprayer

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 -- EMist® Disinfection Solutions has launched the EX-7000 TruElectrostatic™ Disinfectant Sprayer, lightweight and ergonomic, weighing in at just 14.9 pounds, making it one-half lighter than other sprayers.

Equipped with intelligent Charge Detect™ Technology, the EX-7000 electrostatic sprayer continuously detects the polarity of the user and the equipment and adjusts automatically so that grounding is never an issue.

This ensures the most comprehensive disinfectant coating in the industry, and reduces labour and chemical costs by 50 per cent, according to  a statement. 

EMist’s TruElectrostatic Disinfectant Sprayers are built on six core platforms, resulting in an electrostatic sprayer that provides 100 per cent continuous electrostatic charge output, eliminates grounding, yielding superior and comprehensive coverage.

The core platforms are namely, TruTechnology (EPIX Charge Detect Technology); TruConfidence (Patented. Proven. Trusted); TruCharge (Best Performance); TruDesign (Safer Operation); TruAssurance (User Safety); and, TruCost (Lower Total Cost of Ownership).

When spraying big areas, big buildings or tight spaces, a cordless sprayer allows the user to manoeuvre and move about freely as the EMist sprayers are ergonomic, lightweight and cordless.

EMist has also announced a reservation programme for purchasers who want to secure their units in December. It takes refundable US$50 reservations on its official website, beginning Nov 2. (US$1 = RM4.152)

The EX-7000 is available through EMist distributors at a list price of US$3,995.

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GUESS & CO. CORPORATION SHAREHOLDERS ELECT DIRECTORS

Directors Elected at 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

MIAMI, Nov 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guess & Co. Corporation is pleased to announce its Board of Directors following their election at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board of Directors is responsible for overall governance of Guess & Co. Corporation. The following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors at the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders that was held on Friday, October 30, 2020.

Mr. Jerry D. Guess, Chairman of the Board of Directors

Ms. D. Michelle Stewart, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors

Mr. James R. Jackson, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors

Mr. Mitchell M. Cohen, Lead Director of the Board of Directors

Ms. Paris N. Smith, Director

Ms. Kyra A. Anderson, Director

Mr. Stephen T. Baldacci, Director

Jerry D. Guess,
Director & Chairman

Mr. Guess has been a serial entrepreneur since the age of 13 years old. A strategist and visionary, Mr. Guess is committed to leveraging his experience of over 20 years to improve the lives of others. He partnered with others to launch Guess & Co. Corporation as a company focused on providing solutions to problems in communities throughout the U.S. and abroad. As someone who has had personal and business setbacks, Mr. Guess is a resilient leader who brings intestinal fortitude to the table for his team and the company's clients. Mr. Guess has completed Business coursework at Adams State University. He is currently enrolled at Purdue University Global where he is pursuing a degree in Finance. His business experience spans many areas including start-ups, finance, mergers, acquisitions, turnaround, restructuring, bankruptcy, reorganization, business development, strategic planning, marketing, public relations and community development. He successfully launched a for-profit social enterprise as senior deputy chairman and president. He also served as chairman and president of a midwestern general contractor. Mr. Guess has made contributions to the community over the years. He served two terms as voting member of the Forsyth County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he reviewed and approved grant proposals for at risk-youth. He was also a candidate for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board following the resignation of a member. Mr. Guess was appointed chairman of the board of directors of Guess & Co. Corporation in January of 2019. Prior to that appointment, Mr. Guess was principal and responsible for strategy and development. As chairman of Guess & Co. Corporation, Mr. Guess has provided leadership to the Board that has encouraged contributions from all members in guiding the company's future.

D. Michelle Stewart,
Director & Deputy Chairman

Ms. Stewart joined the company as interim executive vice-president and managing director in 2017. She was then appointed interim executive vice-president and chief corporate officer. Ms. Stewart was the initial architect of the company's strategy during its start-up phase. She was in charge of analyzing market and expansion opportunities. In late 2017 she became president of the company. Following a brief retirement, Ms. Stewart returned to Guess & Co. Corporation in February of 2019 to assume her role as deputy chairman. Ms. Stewart has two decades of business experience. She began her career as a real estate investor. She has handled $500 million in transactions over the years. Ms. Stewart has completed coursework in Organizational Leadership at Colorado State University Global. Prior to joining Guess & Co. Corporation, she was a partner in a commercial finance company for small businesses. As deputy chairman of the board of directors, Ms. Stewart works closely with the chairman to oversee the board.  Ms. Stewart is a member of the executive committee of the board of directors. 

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2 ASICLine miners grab global investor attention, create surefire investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 -- ASICLine has quickly grabbed the attention of global crypto investors since the recent launch of its miners, FirstLine and PowerBox.

The two 5nm ASIC miners have been designed to create a surefire investment opportunity for all crypto mining enthusiasts, regardless of their knowledge and expertise.

In order to ensure fastest return on investment, these products offer lightning fast hash rate as well as maximum energy efficiency.

According to a statement, FirstLine offers hash rates of 410 TH/s, 60 GH/s, 15 GH/s, and 3 MH/s for Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Monero, respectively.

These figures are even more impressive for PowerBox; 1250 TH/s, 180 GH/s, 45 GH/s, and 9 MH/s, in the same order. 

The power consumptions for these two units are 650 W and 1800 W, respectively. More details at https://asicline.com/ 

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EASYCOV, THE VIROLOGICAL SALIVA TEST FOR COVID19 CONFIRMS ITS EXCELLENT RESULTS: A SENSITIVITY OF 88% AND A SPECIFICITY OF 99% IN 40 MIN

PARIS, Oct 2 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- EasyCOV, a virological saliva detection test for COVID19, has shown a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity 99% during a clinical trial performed at the testing center operated by the teaching hospital of Montpellier. The test relies on an optimized thermal protocol that provides the results in 40 minutes.

EasyCOV, developed by SkillCell in collaboration with the CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research), is a saliva test that can be run in the field and that provides results in the form of a change of color in no more than 40 minutes. Performed by a healthcare professional, the test requires the collection of 200 microliters of saliva, approximately 4 drops, from under the patient’s tongue. The sample is heated successively in two tubes using the nomadic heating device EasyVID (developed and produced by TRONICO, sister company of SkillCell). A test turning bright yellow indicates that the virus has been detected while an orange test is negative.

A double-blind clinical trial has been conducted at the teaching hospital of Montpellier, France, in real life conditions at the testing center operated by the hospital. During this clinical trial, nasopharyngeal and saliva samples were collected simultaneously and analyzed via RT PCR. These two analyses were used as a basis to establish the infection status of the participants. This status was then compared to the results of EasyCOV test. This analysis showed a sensitivity of 87.5% and a specificity of 99.4% for 220 participants, including 40 positive patients with and without symptoms. EasyCOV test was performed using a thermal protocol giving results in 40 min.

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