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Celebrate Merdeka the Malaysian Way: Renew Your Car Insurance & Get Up to RM300 Cashback with PolicyStreet

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Tan Heng Hong
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Mark your calendars for PolicyStreet’s 2x Merdeka Flash Sales on 13 and 27 August and multiply your cashback with the Refer-a-Friend programme all August.

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 AUGUST 2025 — There’s nothing Malaysians love more than good food and a great deal. While we can’t serve you nasi lemak, we can dish out cashback promos hotter than sambal. This Merdeka, PolicyStreet is spreading the joy with not one, but 2x Merdeka Flash Sales and a brand-new Refer-a-Friend programme. Whether you’re renewing your own car insurance or dragging your friends along for the ride, this is your chance to score up to RM300 in Touch ‘n Go (TNG) eWallet reload pins. 

Get ready for the 2x Merdeka Flash Sales — two days, four chances to score cashback. On 13 and 27 August, we’re running flash sales with two time slots each day: 11 am–1 pm and 7 pm–9 pm. That means four golden windows to renew your car insurance, no matter the make or model, and snag an RM200 cashback in TNG eWallet reload pins. It’s fast, fuss-free, and only for those quick enough at the checkout page.

Plus, the savings don’t stop at just one ride. With our brand-new Refer-a-Friend programme, you’ll get a referral code to share with your friends after renewing your car insurance with PolicyStreet. For every friend who uses your code and completes their purchase, you’ll pocket an extra RM50 in TNG eWallet reload pins, up to RM100 if you refer two friends. And your friends? They get RM50 each too, just for using your referral code.

“PolicyStreet is a proud Malaysian brand, and there’s nothing quite like the pride of celebrating our community and independence together. This Merdeka, the RM200 from our 2x Flash Sales combined with the RM100 from our Refer-a-Friend programme is our way of spreading love and gratitude to the people who have been part of our journey and continue to inspire us as Malaysia’s leading insurtech company,” says Yen Ming Lee, Co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of PolicyStreet. 

To make it even easier to keep tabs on your rewards, PolicyStreet is introducing the Car Insurance Referral Portal,  a one-stop dashboard to track whether your referral code was used so you can track how close you are to cashing in those sweet TNG eWallet reload pins. 

If your car insurance is expiring in the next 60 days, this is your chance to lock in the best deal in town. Get your quote early at car.policystreet.com, so when flash sale hours hit, all that’s left to do is check out. Cashback rewards are limited;  jangan kata tak ajak! For more information and the full terms and conditions of both the 2x Merdeka Flash Sales and the Refer-a-Friend programme, please visit policystreet.com/tnc. 

About PolicyStreet

PolicyStreet is a regional full-stack insurance technology (insurtech) group of companies providing cutting-edge digital insurance solutions to businesses and consumers in Southeast Asia and Australia.

PolicyStreet works directly with over 40 life, general insurers and Takaful providers globally to offer a comprehensive range of products and services, which includes but is not limited to embedded insurance, customised employee benefits, financial advisory and aggregation of insurance, as well as the development of digital solutions to make insurance purposeful and simple for businesses and consumers.

As a licensed Reinsurer, General Insurer and Takaful Operator by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA), an approved Financial Adviser and Islamic Financial Adviser by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), and a licensee of the Australian Financial Services License by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), PolicyStreet is able to underwrite, customise policies, and provide unbiased advice to its clients and partners worldwide.

PolicyStreet is backed by the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, and serves over 5 million customers with over US$ 10 billion in sum insured. In 2024, PolicyStreet was recognised as “Fintech of the Year” at The Asset’s Triple A Digital Awards and was the winner of the Fintech Excellence Award for Financial Inclusion at the Singapore Fintech Festival, endorsed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The company was also ranked as the second-highest Malaysian company in the “High-Growth Companies in Asia Pacific 2024” list by Statista and The Financial Times.

Betagro Ventures partners with allies to back BiomEdit’s Groundbreaking Poultry Bacteria Product in Series B Round

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Tan Heng Hong
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Bangkok – 11 August 2025 – Betagro Public Company (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, through its venture arm, Betagro Ventures, has partnered with global allies to fund BiomEdit, a U.S.-based pioneering animal health biotechnology company, in its Series B round. The investment will support BE-101, BiomEdit’s lead candidate for preventing necrotic enteritis (NE) – related mortality in broiler chickens, with the goal of sustainably improving poultry production efficiency.

BE-101, to be marketed as “Optavant™” upon full licensure, is the first-of-its-kind probiotic vectored antibody (pvAb™) product designed to help poultry producers combat necrotic enteritis in poultry by neutralizing Clostridium perfringens toxins. This non-antibiotics solution offers a novel way to address a disease primarily caused by these toxins – responsible for an estimated $6 billion in global annual losses due to productivity decline, illness, and mortality. The product is currently in the final phrase of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) conditional licensure process and is set for commercial launch in 2026. 

Chayadhorn Taepaisitphongse, President – Animal Nutrition & New Ventures of Betagro said: “We are proud to support BiomEdit in advancing its cutting-edge biologics platform and bringing a first-of-its-kind animal health solution to market. This partnership underscores our commitment to innovation-driven solutions that proactively address new challenges posed by animal disease outbreaks, effectively serve market needs, thereby enhancing animal health, boosting productivity across the livestock industry, and growing the overall industry sustainably. Furthermore, this collaboration will provide us with access to leading advancements in novel feed and animal health products, acting as a catalyst for co-developing innovative solutions for the future.”

BiomEdit announced the successful close of its Series B financing, led by Anterra Capital, with follow-on investment from Nutreco. Betagro Ventures was among the new participants in this oversubscribed round (~$18.4M), which also included AgriZeroNZ, and Indiana’s Elevate Ventures, providing sufficient capital to fund BiomEdit through conditional licensure and into the commercial launch of BE-101.

“This is an exciting chapter for BiomEdit,” said Aaron Schacht, CEO of BiomEdit. “We are bringing a transformational poultry solution to U.S. broiler producers and pushing the frontiers of sustainable livestock production. In just three years since our founding, we are poised to deliver products to market, bolstered by new financing and investor support, including Betagro Ventures, and well-suited for the opportunities and challenges ahead.”

AFFIN Bank Marks 50th Anniversary with Launch of AFFIN INVIKTA™ TOP50 Women of Excellence Awards 2025

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Tan Heng Hong
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Signing of the MOU between YBhg. Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah Bin Wan Ali President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Affin Bank Berhad and Mr. Kishvin Sirinavin, Founder and Managing Director of TOP50 Media Synergy witnessed by YB Puan Nurul Izzah Anwar, Encik Hanif bin Ghulam Mohammed Executive Director, Group Treasury and Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri M. Kayveas, Principal-Advisor of Top 50 Media Sdn Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR – AFFIN Group (“AFFIN” or “the Group”) – In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Group, through its premier banking arm AFFIN INVIKTA™, has joined forces with TOP50 Media Synergy Sdn Bhd to launch the AFFIN INVIKTA™ TOP50 Women of Excellence Awards 2025, a prestigious national platform honouring Malaysia’s most inspiring women leaders.

The awards programme was officially launched today at Menara AFFIN @ TRX by, Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, President & Group Chief Executive Officer of AFFIN Group, alongside Mr. Kishvin Sirinavin, Founder and Chairman of TOP50 Media Synergy. The event was graced by key partners and members of the media.

This landmark initiative honours 50 outstanding Malaysian women from diverse sectors, ranging from finance, science, entrepreneurship, education, public service, and the arts. It is more than an awards programme, it is a national movement to celebrate impact, champion inclusion, and inspire the next generation of changemakers.

Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, President & Group Chief Executive Officer of AFFIN Group said, “This is more than just recognition, but it is a movement. At AFFIN, we honour women not only for their achievements, but for the future they are shaping. Women form the backbone of our SME and retail segments and empowering them is not only our responsibility, but also essential to driving national progress.”

He added, “This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to Responsible Banking with Impact. It is anchored in the AFFIN Axelerate 2028 (AX28) Strategic Plan and what we stand for as a purpose-driven organisation. We are not merely celebrating trailblazers, we are walking alongside them to shape a more inclusive and empowered Malaysia.”

The campaign will conclude in a Grand Awards Gala on 28 November 2025 where the nation’s most influential leaders and changemakers will gather in celebration. Leading up to the awards, a series of dynamic engagements will be rolled out until March 2026 to amplify reach and impact including the following: –

  • INSPIRE Series
  • Curated pocket events
  • The publication of a commemorative TOP50 Magazine.

Mr. Kishvin Sirinavin, Founder and Chairman of TOP50 Media Synergy said, “This collaboration with AFFIN Group, especially in such a meaningful milestone year, is a testament to what’s possible when purpose meets platform. Together, we are championing a new era of excellence and leadership”.

TOP50 Women of Excellence Awards 2025 are now open and can be submitted through https://top50awardsmalaysia.com/. The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2025.

 

Vinamilk launches Vietnam’s first 6-month brewed kombucha

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Tan Heng Hong
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Vinamilk introduces HAY ĐẤY Kombucha—Vietnam’s first kombucha slow-brewed for six months, delivering up to 30 times more digestion-friendly organic acids. Available in two vibrant flavours, Butterfly Pea Flower and Black Tea, each sip is packed with rich tea aroma, gentle fizz, and a refreshing tang that’s smooth and satisfying.

HAY ĐẤY Kombucha stands out in Vietnam’s kombucha market thanks to its unique 6-month slow-brewing process.

Vinamilk’s move into the kombucha category underscores the growing consumer interest in gut-friendly beverages. While taste remains a hurdle for many kombucha brands, crafting a more approachable flavour profile is key to broader adoption.

Fuwa Fuwa Mamon: where Japanese fluff meets Filipino comfort

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Tan Heng Hong
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Fuwa Fuwa, inspired by the Japanese word for “fluffy,” brings a delightful twist to the beloved Filipino mamon—a soft, airy sponge or chiffon cake known for its gentle sweetness. By infusing Japanese baking finesse, Fuwa Fuwa elevates this local favorite to new heights of pillowy perfection.

Available in Classic Mamon and Cheese Mamon, each piece is baked with real goodness and crafted for comfort. Every fluffy bite delivers that warm, melt-in-your-mouth joy that feels like a cozy hug in cake form.

Goodday Friz fizzes into the spotlight with CLOUD 7 and a healthier take on soda

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Tan Heng Hong
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Goodday Friz, a recently launched beverage in the Philippines, offers a refreshing take on soda with a health-conscious twist. It blends the fizzy zest of soda with the smooth, tangy flavor of cultured milk, and is enriched with Lac-Shield™ paraprobiotics to help support immune health.

Available in two low-calorie flavors—Original and Orange—Goodday Friz brings indulgence without the guilt. Adding star power to the launch, P-pop sensation CLOUD 7 has been named the brand’s very first ambassador.

 

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has partnered with Asahi Beverages Philippines (ABP) to introduce Goodday, a healthier beverage option for Filipinos. In the Philippines, Goodday Cultured Milk is available in three delicious flavours: Original, Strawberry, and Mango. The newest addition to the lineup is Goodday Friz, offering a fizzy twist to the cultured milk experience.

TH Group sets new standard with 39-day shelf life pasteurized milk

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Tan Heng Hong
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Vietnam’s TH Group has unveiled a new line of pasteurized fresh milk, proudly carrying the tagline “Fresh, Delicious, Truly Natural.” Offered in two options—original (unsweetened) and lightly sweetened—this milk is crafted exclusively from clean, pure farm-fresh milk, completely free of preservatives.

Thanks to cutting-edge pasteurization technology, the milk preserves its natural taste and full nutritional profile while boasting an impressive shelf life of up to 39 days—a standout achievement in Vietnam’s preservative-free milk category.

Each 950ml carton is priced at VND 46,100 and comes in a high-quality six-layer Tetra Pak paper box, ensuring optimal freshness and consumer convenience.

Beyond the Aisles: The Food Purveyor’s Inspirational Impact on Malaysian Retail

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Tan Heng Hong
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SINGAPORE, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Food Purveyor, a leading Malaysian grocer, has demonstrated remarkable success through its strategic multi-brand approach, operating Village Grocer, Ben’s Independent Grocer (B.I.G.), B.S.C. Fine Foods, Pasaraya OTK, and the “Bites Shop” e-commerce platform. The company has cultivated customer loyalty through its “Bites” membership program and by offering a diverse range of high-quality, locally and internationally sourced products across its 41 stores in key regions like Penang, Klang Valley, and Johor Bahru.

This inspiring journey of growth, customer focus, and innovative solutions makes The Food Purveyor a deserving recipient of the Inspirational Brand Award at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2025 Malaysia Chapter. This company’s dedication to understanding consumer needs, proactively addressing market challenges, and fostering genuine engagement has not only driven its success but also set a commendable standard within the industry.

Recognizing shifts in consumer behavior during the economic climate of late 2023, The Food Purveyor proactively adapted by prioritizing customer understanding and implementing innovative strategies to enhance value while maintaining competitive pricing. This customer-centric approach extends to its engaging social media presence, fostering genuine interaction and building trust with its audience.

A significant achievement for The Food Purveyor has been its successful foray into house brands with the launch of “Savoir.” This locally sourced line, beginning with chicken eggs, quickly gained significant market share, addressing supply chain challenges and providing affordable, quality protein. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to meeting consumer needs and promoting sustainable practices. Coupled with the strategic opening of three new supermarket locations, these accomplishments highlight The Food Purveyor’s dynamic growth and impactful presence in the Malaysian grocery sector.

Looking ahead, The Food Purveyor aims to further expand its reach across Malaysia, focusing on increasing its presence in the northern, southern, and Klang Valley areas, as well as venturing into promising secondary cities like Seremban, Melaka, and Ipoh. This strategic direction reflects the company’s ambition to serve a wider range of communities and solidify its position as a leading and innovative food provider in the nation.

Acecook Vietnam unveils innovation strategy to mark 30th anniversary

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Tan Heng Hong
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On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Acecook Vietnam has launched a new development strategy titled “Cook Happiness Through Innovation”, aimed at enhancing quality of life and delivering long-term value to consumers, employees, and society, reported tuoitre.vn.

From 2025 to 2030, Acecook will invest in infrastructure, expand production capacity, and upgrade its factories to international standards (ISO 22000, HACCP, BRCGS, IFS). The company also plans to accelerate digital transformation, automation, and green development, including biomass fuel use and eco-friendly packaging.

Product innovation will focus on three pillars:

  • Nutrition and convenience, with items like calcium-enriched Hảo Hảo and vitamin B12-infused Miến Phú Hương
  • Japanese technology, such as melt-in-your-mouth cheese sauce in Siukay noodles and DALAGO noodles, made from Da Lat vegetables, launching August 2025
  • Cultural authenticity, adapting traditional Vietnamese flavors for global appeal

Over the past 30 years, Acecook has achieved market leadership in instant noodles with the Hảo Hảo brand and established a vast distribution network with nearly 160,000 sales points nationwide. The company will gradually expand into adjacent categories such as convenient seasonings, ready-to-eat foods, and snacks that can replace main meals.

Acecook is building a modern R&D center, expected to be completed in 2026.

The company is also investing in a comprehensive green transformation:

  • 54% of its factories currently use biomass fuel, with a goal of reaching 80% by 2030
  • 90% of packaging for cups, bowls, and trays has transitioned to eco-friendly paper

 

Walking With Purpose: Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad Leads with Compassion in Sarawak

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Tan Heng Hong
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The DLMI management team in a group photo with the cheerful pupils and dedicated teachers of SK Beliong

SARAWAK, 7 August 2025: Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI) is turning
words into action, showing what purposeful corporate responsibility looks like in
practice.

At Sekolah Kebangsaan Beliong in rural Sarawak, the company’s top leadership led by Managing Director Veronika Utami, stood shoulder to shoulder with schoolchildren and
educators, not just to distribute milk, but to fulfil a promise made in both, contract and conscience.

Under the Sarawak School Milk Programme 2025–2029, DLMI will deliver 73 million
packs of milk to 77,000 students across the state over five years, but for DLMI, this
is far more than a logistical exercise. It is a living example of the company’s deep
belief that nourishing a generation starts with being present; physically, purposefully
and compassionately.

Veronika Utami, Managing Director of Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI), delivering her speech at the company’s CSR event at Sekolah Kebangsaan Beliong, Sarawak

“Our journey didn’t start today,” said Utami. “From 2011 to 2024, Dutch Lady
delivered over 228 million packs of milk to schoolchildren nationwide. That track
record has built trust with parents, educators and policymakers. Now in Sarawak,
we’re going beyond compliance by fulfilling our responsibility with heart and
presence.”

DLMI’s management team was visibly engaged throughout the event, reinforcing the
company’s philosophy that leadership is not confined to boardrooms. Whether in urban
centres or remote villages, DLMI is making its purpose felt on the ground by showing
up, listening and working hand-in-hand with communities.

This commitment goes beyond nutrition. DLMI is also expanding its Program Murid
Angkat, an initiative launched in 2024 that offers sustained academic and personal
development support for underperforming students from Malaysia’s B40 income
group. The programme reflects DLMI’s holistic approach by recognising that children
need both, nourishment and opportunity to thrive.

“This is our proactive step to ensure no child is left behind,” added Utami. “Every child
deserves not only healthy nutrition but a real chance to succeed in school and life.
That’s the future we’re investing in.”

DLMI is setting a benchmark for what it means to be a values-driven corporate partner
by combining quality dairy nutrition with targeted educational support to shape a
healthier, more confident and capable generation of Malaysians.

“We’re not just delivering milk, we are showing up for our communities. We’re building
the Malaysia of tomorrow by helping to shape a generation that is prepared for the
future. And that is a future worth building”,” Utami concluded.

This statement not only reinforces DLMI’s immediate contributions in Sarawak, but
positions the company as a nation-building partner with a clear, long-term vision.

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