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  • Gegaran di Zep KL: Empat Ikon Indie Malaysia Bersatu Julai Ini

    Gegaran di Zep KL: Empat Ikon Indie Malaysia Bersatu Julai Ini

    Pentas muzik alternatif tanah air bakal menyaksikan satu impak luar biasa menerusi pengumuman konsert “Gegaran di Zepp KL: Empat Ikon Indie Malaysia Bersatu Julai Ini”.

    Acara berprofil tinggi anjuran RR Entertainment itu bakal menghimpunkan empat nama paling berpengaruh dalam industri muzik bebas tempatan iaitu Butterfingers, Bunkface, Bittersweet, dan Masdo untuk berkongsi satu pentas bersejarah pada 18 Julai 2026, bermula jam 8.00 malam.

    Gandingan empat ikon ini disifatkan sebagai satu lambang kekuatan identiti muzik indie tempatan yang merentasi generasi. Kumpulan legenda Butterfingers bakal mengubati rindu peminat tegar menerusi persembahan istimewa bersempena album ikonik mereka, “Transcendence X Butter Worth Pushful”. Kehangatan malam tersebut akan digandakan lagi dengan aksi bertenaga daripada raja pop punk negara, Bunkface, nuansa emosional Brit-pop bawaan Bittersweet, serta alunan retro moden yang sinonim dengan Masdo.

    Bagi menyemarakkan lagi ekosistem muzik tempatan, konsert ini turut memberi ruang eksklusif kepada band muda yang sedang meningkat naik, Noise, untuk membuat penampilan khas sebagai aksi pembuka tirai (opening act). Langkah ini menyerlahkan komitmen penganjur dalam merapatkan jurang antara legenda dan pelapis generasi masa depan.

    Bukan sekadar hiburan pentas semata-mata, perhimpunan mega ini diangkat sebagai sebuah gerakan budaya bagi meraikan evolusi muzik alternatif yang terus hidup dan relevan hasil sokongan utuh komuniti serta peminat setia.

    Tahap keterujaan luar biasa peminat sudah pun terbukti apabila tiket bagi kategori CAT 3 Seating dilaporkan kini hampir 90% terjual, sekali gus meletakkan konsert ini sebagai antara acara paling dinanti untuk tahun 2026.

    Memandangkan kapasiti ruang di Zepp Kuala Lumpur adalah terhad untuk sebuah acara berskala besar seperti ini, para peminat dinasihatkan untuk segera membuat pembelian awal. Tiket bagi kategori CAT 1 & CAT 2 Standing, CAT 3 & CAT 4 Seating, serta VIP Box boleh didapati secara dalam talian melalui platform rasmi Ticket2U di pautan https://www.ticket2u.com.my/event/49944.

  • 15 Years Unbeaten: Auto Bavaria Reigns Supreme at BMW Dealer Awards

    15 Years Unbeaten: Auto Bavaria Reigns Supreme at BMW Dealer Awards

    Auto Bavaria has delivered a definitive statement of dominance at the recent 2026 BMW Group Malaysia Dealer Awards Night, capturing the coveted BMW Excellence Club Award Champion title for the 2025 calendar year. The historic victory marks a staggering, unbroken 15-year winning streak for the dealership group. By securing the highest honor bestowed by BMW Group Malaysia for a decade and a half, Auto Bavaria has firmly locked down its position as the nation’s undisputed leader in luxury automotive retail.

    The evening proved to be an absolute rout as Auto Bavaria emerged as the night’s biggest winner, sweeping 40 prestigious awards across its multi-brand operations. The accolades blanketed every critical facet of the business, proving that Auto Bavaria’s unbeaten streak is built on a foundation of pan-organization excellence—spanning high-volume sales performance, precision aftersales care, cutting-edge customer experience innovation, strategic marketing, and financial services leadership.

    This relentless competitive edge was fueled by top-tier individual performances across Auto Bavaria’s nationwide network. In the elite Platinum category of the BMW Excellence Club Award, Dealer Principals Joe Lee Se Juan (Auto Bavaria Ara Damansara) and Lim Sern Paul (Auto Bavaria Balakong) stood triumphant at the top of the podium. The Gold category further solidified this multi-regional dominance, honoring Dealer Principals Wong Kim Kooi (Penang), Benjamin Ang Boon Chyuan (Tebrau), and Muhammad Shaza Abdul Karim (Johor Bahru).

    Beyond the principal titles, Auto Bavaria’s deep talent pool captured individual honors across the BMW Vision Club and Aftersales Vision Club categories, alongside specialized wins in the MINI Issigonis Club and the BMW Motorrad Dealer Awards. The group also flexed its muscle in financing solutions, with Joe Lee Se Juan taking the crown for Highest Penetration for BMW Financial Services, Benjamin Ang Boon Chyuan winning for BMW Motorrad Financial Services, and multiple sales advisors taking top ranks for Easy Drive contracts.

    Reflecting on the monumental 15-year milestone, Wong Loke Win, Head of Operations at Auto Bavaria, emphasized that defending the championship title for 15 consecutive years is a massive honor and a responsibility the team carries with immense pride. He credited the historic achievement to the fierce passion of the team and the absolute trust of their customer base over the years. He further highlighted that the company has no intention of slowing down, with immediate focuses geared toward shaping the future of premium mobility in Malaysia by expanding their next-generation Retail.NEXT showrooms, upgrading digital touchpoints, and elevating the customer ownership journey.

    By remaining entirely undefeated at the pinnacle of the local automotive industry for 15 straight years, Auto Bavaria has elevated itself from a standard dealership network into a true industry dynasty. Supported by a powerful nationwide infrastructure of six advanced showrooms, eight service centers, and four specialized body and paint centers, Auto Bavaria continues to reign supreme as Malaysia’s ultimate BMW partner.

  • Sarat Air Mata & Pengorbanan, Adi Putra Berdepan Ujian Cinta Paling Getir

    Sarat Air Mata & Pengorbanan, Adi Putra Berdepan Ujian Cinta Paling Getir

    Slot Akasia TV3 nampaknya bakal kembali menghangatkan emosi penonton dengan sebuah naskhah berat yang sarat dengan air mata dan pengorbanan. Drama rantaian 28 episod berjudul Luka Di Hujung Setia terbitan Country & Universal Sdn Bhd ini bersedia membongkar realiti sebuah perkahwinan yang runtuh akibat ujian jarak dan kesetiaan. Apa yang pasti, drama ini bakal menyaksikan sisi berbeza hero pujaan ramai, Dato’ Adi Putra, dalam menterjemahkan watak seorang suami yang terpaksa berdepan dengan ujian cinta paling getir.

    Bakal bersiaran mulai 2 Jun 2026, naskhah ini menggandakan Dato’ Adi Putra bersama aktres hebat, Zara Zya sebagai teraju utama. Kisah bermula apabila si suami, Irsyad (Dato’ Adi Putra) kehilangan pekerjaan tetap dan terpaksa bekerja sambilan demi menanggung hutang adiknya. Atas dasar mahu menyelamatkan ekonomi keluarga, isterinya Dhia (Zara Zya) nekad berhijrah ke ibu kota untuk mencari rezeki. Malangnya, keputusan murni yang menuntut pengorbanan air mata itu bertukar menjadi permulaan sebuah tragedi apabila Dhia mula hanyut dengan perhatian pengurus projeknya, Faris (Irfan Zaini), sehingga meranapkan kesetiaan yang dibina selama ini.

    Watak Irsyad ini diakui memberikan cabaran emosi yang sangat mendalam buat Dato’ Adi Putra. Membawa karakter seorang lelaki yang dikhianati oleh isteri yang sangat dicintai bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah, terutamanya apabila emosi itu perlu disampaikan secara dalaman. Jelas Adi Putra, Irsyad bukanlah seorang lelaki tipikal yang melepaskan kemarahan dengan caci maki, sebaliknya dia memilih untuk memendam rasa, menanggung duka seorang diri, dan sedaya upaya mempertahankan maruah keluarga walaupun jiwanya sendiri hancur berkecai.

    Kehancuran rumah tangga itu akhirnya memaksa Irsyad bangkit menjadi bapa tunggal yang membesarkan anak mereka, Aira, bersendirian di kampung halaman. Di sebalik keperitan yang ditanggung, kehadiran Zulin (Cahaya Nilam) yang ikhlas membantu menguruskan kehidupan Irsyad perlahan-lahan mula membuka ruang baharu untuknya mengubat luka lama. Sementara itu, Zara Zya pula menyifatkan watak Dhia sebagai sangat kompleks kerana dia bukanlah wanita yang berniat jahat, tetapi hanyalah seorang insan yang tewas kepada emosi yang rapuh ketika berjauhan daripada keluarga.

    Turut dibintangi oleh barisan pelakon berbakat seperti Angella Joliey, Puteri Khareeza, dan ramai lagi, Luka Di Hujung Setia bakal menemui penonton setiap Isnin hingga Jumaat jam 7.00 malam di TV3 bermula 2 Jun ini. Bagi anda yang mahu menyaksikan lakonan mantap impak maksima daripada Adi Putra dan Zara Zya, pastikan anda tidak terlepas naskhah ini. Penonton juga boleh menyaksikan episod baharu 24 jam lebih awal melalui platform penstriman www.tonton.com.my, serta ikuti akaun @TV3Malaysia dan @dramasangat di media sosial untuk perkembangan terkini.

  • How Huawei’s New Tau Scaling Law is Redefining Transistor Density and System Speed

    How Huawei’s New Tau Scaling Law is Redefining Transistor Density and System Speed

    For decades, the tech world had a simple rule of thumb: if you want a faster, more efficient computer chip, you just make the transistors smaller. But as silicon hits its physical limits and making things smaller gets incredibly expensive, that old rule—known as Moore’s Law—is running out of steam. To tackle this head-on, Huawei just introduced a completely different approach that shifts the focus from physical size to something else entirely: time.

    Speaking at the 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Huawei’s He Tingbo laid out this new vision in a keynote titled “New Semiconductor Path in Practice.” The star of the show was the “Tau (τ) Scaling Law.” Instead of obsessing over geometric scaling—shrinking the physical dimensions of a chip—Huawei is proposing that the industry focus on time (τ) scaling. In plain English, the goal is to steadily boost transistor density and system speed by aggressively compressing the time it takes for signals to travel through a piece of silicon.

    To make this happen, Huawei isn’t just tweaking one part of the chip; they’ve built a coordinated strategy that works from the ground up. At the very bottom, engineers are fine-tuning the physical transistors to reduce resistance and unwanted capacitance, clearing out tiny data traffic jams before they start. Just above that, at the circuit level, they’ve introduced a clever layout architecture called “LogicFolding.” This technique throws out traditional chip layout boundaries to drastically shorten internal wiring, cutting down the electrical drag that slows down signals.

    Higher up the tech stack, Huawei is blending software, hardware architecture, and silicon together. This full-stack design gives the system ultra-precise control over how data and instructions flow, allowing for massive parallel processing and faster execution times. Finally, for large-scale data centers and AI setups, they’ve rolled out a new interconnect protocol called UnifiedBus. This allows massive computing clusters to share memory natively, practically eliminating the communication lag that usually slows down giant networks.

    If this sounds like a futuristic research project, Huawei notes that it is already a proven reality. Over the last six years, the company has quietly designed and mass-produced 381 different chips using these exact Tau Scaling principles across various industries.

    The big test for everyday consumers is happening very soon. Huawei confirmed that its upcoming Kirin smartphone chips, dropping in Fall 2026, will be the very first commercial products to feature the LogicFolding architecture to supercharge performance. Looking further down the road, Huawei predicts that by 2031, its high-end chips using Tau Scaling will reach a transistor density equivalent to a cutting-edge 14 A˚ (1.4 nm) process.

    Ultimately, Huawei acknowledges that rewriting the rules of semiconductors isn’t a solo job. He Tingbo closed the keynote by inviting scientists, engineers, and tech partners from all over the world to collaborate on the Tau Scaling framework, arguing that open teamwork is the only way to keep pushing the boundaries of global computing power.

  • Penyedia Hiasan Dalaman Adnex Group Mulakan TK2026 Dengan Hasil RM27.24 Juta

    Penyedia Hiasan Dalaman Adnex Group Mulakan TK2026 Dengan Hasil RM27.24 Juta

    Adnex Group Berhad (Adnex), penyedia perkhidmatan pemasangan dan hiasan dalaman yang baru sahaja mencipta nama di Pasaran ACE Bursa Malaysia, memulakan langkah kanan bagi tahun kewangan 2026 (TK2026) apabila merekodkan hasil yang berdaya tahan sebanyak RM27.24 juta bagi suku pertama berakhir 31 Mac 2026.

    Dalam laporan prestasi suku tahunan pertamanya pasca-penyenaraian, Kumpulan mengumumkan Keuntungan Sebelum Cukai (PBT) sebanyak RM0.80 juta dan Keuntungan Selepas Cukai (PAT) sebanyak RM0.58 juta. Di sebalik angka tersebut, keuntungan bersih syarikat sebenarnya dipengaruhi oleh kos perbelanjaan penyenaraian sekali sahaja (one-off IPO expenses) berjumlah RM3.06 juta. Sekiranya kos tidak berulang ini dikecualikan, Adnex mencatatkan PBT Terlaras yang melonjak kepada RM3.86 juta serta PAT Terlaras sebanyak RM3.64 juta, sekali gus mempamerkan keupayaan sebenar syarikat dalam menjana pendapatan operasi yang mampan.

    Kecekapan Adnex sebagai pakar hiasan dalaman terbukti apabila berjaya mengekalkan margin PBT terlaras tersirat yang sihat pada kadar 14.20%. Keuntungan projek ini kekal kukuh walaupun suku pertama secara tradisinya merupakan tempoh yang perlahan secara bermusim buat industri pembinaan dan pengubahsuaian. Ini berikutan perayaan Tahun Baru Cina dan kitaran projek pelanggan yang mengehadkan tempoh bekerja di tapak projek.

    Melihat kepada pecahan segmen perniagaan, kerja-kerja pengubahsuaian dalaman kekal menjadi tunjang utama pemacu pendapatan Kumpulan dengan sumbangan sebanyak RM20.51 juta, atau mewakili 75.31% daripada jumlah keseluruhan hasil. Sementara itu, segmen perkhidmatan pengubahsuaian siap guna (turnkey) menyumbang baki RM6.73 juta atau 24.69%. Secara keseluruhan, hasil Adnex dalam suku tinjauan ini menunjukkan peningkatan tipis sebanyak 0.37% berbanding suku sebelumnya yang berakhir pada 31 Disember 2025.

    Sebagai tanda penghargaan ke atas sokongan para pelabur, Lembaga Pengarah Adnex telah meluluskan pengisytiharan dividen interim satu peringkat sebanyak 0.50 sen sesaham bagi tahun kewangan berakhir 31 Disember 2026. Dividen yang melibatkan pembayaran keseluruhan bernilai RM2.50 juta ini dijadualkan akan dibayar kepada pemegang saham pada 10 Julai 2026.

    Pengarah Urusan Adnex, En. Kan Wai Chun berkata, prestasi PBT terlaras sebanyak RM3.86 juta ini membuktikan kekuatan model perniagaan asas syarikat yang disokong oleh keupayaan pelaksanaan yang mantap serta pasukan projek yang berpengalaman luas. Beliau menambah bahawa profil syarikat sebagai entiti tersenarai kini meletakkan Adnex di kedudukan terbaik untuk memburu kontrak hiasan dalaman berskala lebih besar bagi pejabat korporat, ruang komersial, kedai makanan dan minuman (F&B), serta galeri jualan.

    Kedudukan kewangan Kumpulan juga menunjukkan pengukuhan drastik hasil daripada suntikan dana IPO, dengan jumlah ekuiti melonjak kepada RM35.00 juta setakat 31 Mac 2026 berbanding RM17.42 juta pada akhir tahun lalu. Pada masa yang sama, baki tunai dan bank meningkat kepada RM21.85 juta, memberikan fleksibiliti modal yang kukuh untuk mengendalikan projek sedia ada dan masa hadapan. Dana kasar RM18.10 juta yang diraih daripada IPO sebelum ini telah diperuntukkan untuk pengembangan perniagaan, bon prestasi projek, pembayaran balik pinjaman bank, dan modal kerja.

    Melangkah ke hadapan, Adnex menyatakan keyakinan yang tinggi terhadap prospek industrinya di Malaysia. Permintaan terhadap perkhidmatan pengubahsuaian dan hiasan dalaman dijangka terus meningkat, dipacu oleh pertumbuhan sektor hartanah komersial dan perindustrian, serta kemasukan pelaburan domestik dan asing yang berterusan. Trend pasaran ini bakal merancakkan lagi aktiviti pembukaan, penempatan semula, dan penaiktarafan ruang pejabat serta premis operasi syarikat-syarikat korporat di dalam negara.

  • Suku Pertama TK2026: Hasil Master Tec Meningkat 29.8%, PBT Melonjak

    Suku Pertama TK2026: Hasil Master Tec Meningkat 29.8%, PBT Melonjak

    Laporan kewangan terbaharu Master Tec Group Berhad (“Master Tec”) bagi suku pertama berakhir 31 Mac 2026 menonjolkan trend pertumbuhan yang sangat positif. Pakar pembuatan dan pengedaran kabel kuasa ini berjaya merekodkan rantaian angka yang memberangsangkan, menyaksikan prestasi tahun ke tahun (YoY) syarikat melonjak ke tahap yang lebih tinggi.

    Berdasarkan data operasi yang dikeluarkan, hasil perolehan Master Tec melonjak sebanyak 29.8 peratus untuk mencecah RM91.16 juta, berbanding RM70.24 juta pada suku yang sama tahun lalu. Pertumbuhan ketara ini disumbangkan hampir sepenuhnya oleh segmen pembuatan teras yang meraih RM86.83 juta (naik 36.2 peratus). Prestasi ini mencerminkan betapa rancaknya aktiviti pembekalan kabel syarikat ke pelbagai projek mega merentasi sektor infrastruktur, utiliti, telekomunikasi, tenaga boleh diperbaharui, perindustrian, dan pemantapan hab pusat data (data centre).

    Pertumbuhan hasil yang agresif ini membawa impak besar kepada keuntungan sebelum cukai (PBT) Master Tec yang melonjak 38.6 peratus kepada RM7.07 juta, berbanding RM5.10 juta pada suku pertama tahun lepas. Lonjakan ini disokong oleh keuntungan kasar sebanyak RM9.30 juta, hasil tindakan proaktif syarikat dalam mengoptimumkan rantaian pengeluaran bagi mengekang impak turun naik harga bahan mentah. Seterusnya, keuntungan selepas cukai (PAT) turut meningkat 15.6 peratus kepada RM5.25 juta, dengan pendapatan asas sesaham mengukuh kepada 0.53 sen.

    Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Master Tec Group, Tee Kok Hwa, menyatakan bahawa maklum balas pasaran terhadap produk kabel mereka kekal utuh dalam sektor-sektor pertumbuhan utama negara. Walaupun mengakui terdapat sedikit kelembapan suku ke suku disebabkan oleh kesan bermusim, beliau menegaskan keupayaan pelaksanaan operasi dan daya tahan platform pembuatan Master Tec telah terbukti berjaya melindungi margin keuntungan syarikat daripada tekanan luar.

    Melonjakkan lagi keupayaan pasaran masa hadapan, Master Tec turut mengumumkan kejayaan menyelesaikan pengambilalihan tanah pegangan bebas seluas beberapa ekar di Jasin, Melaka dengan pelaburan bernilai RM10.20 juta pada 8 Mei 2026. Pelan hartanah industri ini bakal menjadi tunjang utama kepada peluasan kapasiti pengeluaran kilang serta meningkatkan kecekapan rantaian bekalan logistik Kumpulan secara jangka panjang.

    Bagi baki suku tahun akan datang, Master Tec mengambil pendekatan optimis namun tetap berhati-hati. Kumpulan akan terus memacu operasi pembuatan kabel menerusi Master Tec Wire & Cable Sdn. Bhd., di samping memanfaatkan anak syarikatnya, Sediacom Sdn. Bhd., untuk menguasai kontrak kejuruteraan dan pembinaan gentian optik. Biarpun pasaran global masih dibayangi isu rantaian bekalan dan ketidaktentuan geopolitik, Master Tec komited meletakkan kawalan kos yang ketat serta amalan kemampanan sebagai strategi utama mengekalkan momentum kecemerlangan ini.

  • A New Era for Premium Sound: Soundcore Weaponizes World’s First Neural-Net Audio AI in Liberty 5 Pro

    A New Era for Premium Sound: Soundcore Weaponizes World’s First Neural-Net Audio AI in Liberty 5 Pro

    Anker Innovations has officially disrupted the premium wearable market with the global launch of the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max wireless earbuds, introducing an industry-first hardware architecture centered on localized neural-network processing. At the core of this flagship series is Anker’s proprietary Thus™ AI Chip, which utilizes a specialized Compute-in-Memory architecture to deliver 150 times more AI computing power than the brand’s previous generation devices.

    By executing complex machine-learning algorithms directly within the hardware’s local memory cells rather than routing data to external servers, the system processes massive amounts of audio data in real time with minimal latency and heavily reduced power consumption. This edge-computing approach allows all voice recognition and audio enhancements to function completely offline, offering a lightning-fast user interface while providing privacy-conscious users with absolute data isolation from external networks.

    This dramatic boost in on-device intelligence has allowed the new lineup to capture a distinct international benchmark right out of the gate. The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro series was officially certified by Guinness World Records for achieving the highest speech quality score (G-MOS) for true wireless earbuds, a title validated through objective third-party laboratory evaluations built on the internationally recognized ETSI TS 103 106 speech quality standard. Driven by the native Thus chip and an upgraded Whisper-Clear Calls engine, the system flawlessly isolates human vocal frequencies from chaotic real-world backdrops like moving trains, howling wind, and crowded cafés.

    This focus on clear communication is paired with an advanced active noise cancellation (ANC) system that coordinates eight unified microphones. Instead of generating a harsh static block that causes physical ear discomfort, the system dynamically samples external noise, adjusting its profile in real time to balance acoustic isolation with a natural, comfortable listening environment.

    The ultra-premium tier of the launch, the Liberty 5 Pro Max, leverages this localized computational headroom to operate as a standalone productivity tool for professionals and travelers. The device features a built-in AI Note Taker that automatically records, transcribes, and condenses meetings, lectures, or interviews as they happen, generating key action items that sync seamlessly across iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows via the soundcore app. This ecosystem is managed entirely through a 1.78-inch AMOLED touchscreen integrated directly into the front of the charging case.

    The case display gives users standalone access to the AI voice recorder, active noise cancellation depth profiles, custom device settings, and wallpaper personalization, completely bypassing the need to unlock a companion smartphone. Furthermore, the Thus chip concurrently hosts multiple distinct machine learning models to power soundcore’s real-time “Signature Sound” engine, dynamically adjusting equalizer curves across gaming, movies, and music to continuously optimize instrument detail and vocal clarity on a single charge.

    The regional rollout marks a massive physical footprint expansion for Anker Innovations within Southeast Asia, debuting alongside “Anker Day” at the company’s first immersive boutique retail experience store inside IOI City Mall, Malaysia’s largest shopping venue. Designed with custom acoustic demonstration chambers and interactive real-world environment simulators, the retail space allows consumers to physically test the hardware’s voice isolation and ambient noise suppression capabilities before purchasing. Backed by Anker’s 15-year history of hardware engineering and packaged with a standard 18-month manufacturer’s warranty, the new series is now officially available for immediate purchase.

    Retail pricing for the region is set at RM699 for the baseline Liberty 5 Pro, while the screen-equipped, productivity-focused Liberty 5 Pro Max variant enters the premium wearable market at RM899.

  • Eckem Holdings Rolls Out 125m-Share IPO Prospectus

    Eckem Holdings Rolls Out 125m-Share IPO Prospectus

    KUALA LUMPUR — Eckem Holdings Berhad officially rolled out its Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus today, paving the way for its upcoming debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. The specialty industrial chemical solutions provider, which also manufactures and trades rubber products, is looking to raise RM15.00 million in gross proceeds to fund its next chapter of growth.

    The IPO layout is straightforward: a public issue of 125.00 million new ordinary shares (representing 20.00% of the company’s enlarged issued share capital) and an offer for sale of 62.50 million existing shares (representing 10.00%). Priced at an accessible RM0.12 per share, the listing gives the group a solid financial launchpad to scale up its operations.

    Eckem Holdings has a clear game plan for the RM15.00 million raised. The largest portion—RM6.00 million—will go toward building a brand-new corporate office, warehouse, and laboratory to seriously level up its physical infrastructure. Another RM2.00 million will fund a new production line for its rubber products segment to boost manufacturing capabilities. The rest of the proceeds will keep the company lean and agile, with RM1.45 million allocated to repay bank borrowings, RM1.75 million set aside for daily working capital, and RM3.80 million covering the standard listing expenses.

    Mr. Tan Khai Jeik (Jack Tan), Executive Director of Eckem Holdings Berhad, shared that launching the prospectus is a massive milestone for the team. He noted that over the years, the company has built its reputation on being a reliable partner to industrial customers, offering everything from steady supply chains to tailored chemical formulations and technical support. He added that the IPO capital will help upgrade their facilities and tech, making them even better equipped to support Malaysia’s busy manufacturing sector.

    Datuk Bill Tan, Managing Director of M & A Securities Sdn Bhd, is also optimistic about the company’s trajectory. He highlighted that Eckem Holdings has carved out a really strong, stable niche in the specialty industrial chemicals space thanks to its custom solutions and loyal client base. With Malaysia’s industrial and manufacturing sectors continuing to grow, he sees the group as being in the perfect position to capture new opportunities and drive sustainable growth once listed.

    The company currently serves a wide variety of industries, providing solutions to downstream industrial manufacturers, compounders, and resellers. While Eckem Holdings has a global footprint with clients in China, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States, its home market is its strongest driver—Malaysian operations accounted for roughly 94% of its total revenue in the 2025 financial year.

  • Kuala Lumpur Braces for Sime Motors MotorExpo 2026: Malaysia’s Ultimate Auto Showcase and Premium Deals

    Kuala Lumpur Braces for Sime Motors MotorExpo 2026: Malaysia’s Ultimate Auto Showcase and Premium Deals

    The capital city is preparing for a massive influx of automotive enthusiasts and active car buyers as details emerge for the upcoming Sime Motors MotorExpo 2026. The high-profile event is scheduled to run from June 5 to 7, 2026, taking over the premium XOX Arena at The Arch Galeries along Jalan Tun Razak.

    Operating under the campaign theme “Best Cars. Best Deals. Best Time to Buy,” the three-day exhibition is being positioned as a crucial anchor event for the local automotive market this year. Industry observers note that the event’s central location and extensive daily operating hours—from 10:00 AM until 12:00 AM midnight—are specifically structured to accommodate the thousands of visitors expected to flood the venue over the weekend.

    The expo will act as a unified, single-roof destination for a powerful portfolio of global automotive brands. Visitors will have direct access to a diverse fleet of vehicles spanning premium luxury, family-focused SUVs, and rapidly growing electric mobility sectors. The confirmed manufacturer lineup features prominent brands including BMW, MINI, BMW Motorrad, BYD, DENZA, Hyundai, Ford, Range Rover, and Volvo, alongside certified pre-owned selections from Auto Selection.

    Organisers have emphasized that the event is engineered to function as a high-volume transactional marketplace rather than a passive exhibition. To stimulate consumer purchasing, the event is rolling out major financial incentives, including direct vehicle rebates reaching up to RM200,000, tailored financing frameworks, and competitive on-site trade-in valuations. Buyers will also be able to cross-compare different marques, participate in multi-brand test drives, and negotiate directly with official brand representatives.

    “Sime Motors MotorExpo 2026 is where Malaysians come to discover the latest vehicles, test drive their dream cars, and most importantly, secure exceptional deals that are only available during these three days,” said Vi Thim Juan, Managing Director of Retail & Distribution Malaysia. “Whether you are looking for your first car, upgrading to a premium brand, or making the switch to electric mobility, this is the best time to buy.”

    Serving as the official venue partner, The Arch Galeries Kuala Lumpur offers modern, versatile event spaces and seamless inner-city accessibility designed for international-tier showcases. Prospective attendees are encouraged to complete early registrations and monitor Sime Motors’ official corporate communication channels for upcoming product disclosures, new model launches, and specific promotional schedules ahead of the opening morning.

  • ‘Good Boys Go To Heaven’ gabung suspens dan trauma, lakonan berkesan Beto Kusyairy dan Zahirah MacWilson

    ‘Good Boys Go To Heaven’ gabung suspens dan trauma, lakonan berkesan Beto Kusyairy dan Zahirah MacWilson

    Astro menerusi jenama Astro Originals terus memperkukuhkan komitmennya dalam menghasilkan kandungan premium merentasi pelbagai genre yang mampu memikat hati peminat dan penonton Malaysia dengan karya terbaharu berjudul ‘Good Boys Go To Heaven’. Siri terbitan Astro Shaw ini dijadualkan menemui penonton bermula 8 Mei 2026, setiap hari Jumaat, sama ada pada jam 12.00 tengah malam secara On Demand atau jam 9.00 malam di Astro Ria (Saluran 104) dan Astro Citra (Saluran 108).

    Seiring usaha memperluaskan genre thriller psikologi, ‘Good Boys Go To Heaven’ diterajui oleh penulis skrip terkemuka dan pemenang Anugerah Festival Filem Malaysia, Mira Mustaffa, yang juga merupakan bakat kreatif Astro Shaw serta bertindak sebagai showrunner bagi siri ini. Kisahnya berpusat kepada Yasser, seorang bapa yang berdepan mimpi ngeri setiap ibu bapa apabila anak lelakinya, Ahyan, dilaporkan hilang sebelum ditemui dalam keadaan tragis selepas dibunuh dengan kejam. Naratif ini turut mengangkat isu trauma yang menyentuh emosi, sambil menyorot bagaimana kesannya bukan sahaja dirasai individu, malah mempengaruhi orang di sekeliling mereka.