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Bridge Data Centres Plans Major Investment with Global Partners to Strengthen Singapore’s Position as Asia Pacific’s Leading AI Hub

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  • Strategic Investment of S$3-5 billion in Singapore to advance AI-ready data centre developments, supporting over 2 GW of AI-ready capacity globally, and driving technological innovation with international ecosystem partners.
  • First-mover advantage as one of Asia Pacific’s top three hyperscale data centre developers, with proven track record delivering large-scale campus developments in Malaysia, Thailand and India, supporting regional AI and cloud demand.
  • Pioneering sustainable energy solutions, including Singapore’s first floating hydrogen power generation model leveraging the nation’s strengths in maritime transport, port infrastructure and global energy supply chains and research into nuclear energy as a future clean power source for data centres.
  • Building an integrated innovation ecosystem in Singapore through partnerships with universities, research institutions and global technology companies, while supporting job creation and talent development initiatives for around 3,000 students and professionals.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered digital infrastructure platform backed by Bain Capital, has announced ambitious plans to invest S$3-5 billion in Singapore to advance next-generation digital infrastructure and strengthen the country’s position as a leading AI and cloud hub in Asia Pacific.

BDC had announced its new strategic brand identity in early 2026 that reflects the Company’s position of being a leading hyperscale and AI-infrastructure builder with a growing network of mega-campus developments in Asia Pacific. With close to a decade of experience developing high quality data centres, BDC’s new brand identity reflects BDC’s reputation as platform built on disciplined execution, certainty of delivery, and the ability to scale with customers.

As AI and high-density workloads accelerate across Asia Pacific, customers are looking for partners who can offer world-class capabilities and local agility, provide bespoke solutions at scale, and deliver and operate with a proven track record.

With Singapore serving as its global headquarters, BDC is uniquely positioned to support hyperscale customers and global technology companies seeking high-performance, sustainable and scalable data centre platforms across Asia Pacific, while enabling global technology companies to establish and expand their presence in Singapore as they develop AI and digital capabilities in the region.

Over the past decade, BDC has established itself as one of Asia Pacific’s leading digital infrastructure developers and operators. The Company currently operates and develops hyperscale campuses across Malaysia, Thailand and India.

Building on strong relationships with global hyperscale customers and ecosystem partners, BDC is on track to expand its regional capacity to approximately 2 GW by 2030.

By deepening its investments in Singapore, BDC aims to support customers seeking world-class digital infrastructure expertise, strong technology partnerships and integrated energy solutions that enable the sustainable growth of AI workloads.

First-mover advantage

BDC is among the first data centre developers to foray into Malaysia, where the Company has several large-scale data centre campuses – both operational and under development.

BDC’s flagship MY06 campus is the Company’s first project in Johor, as well as the state’s first hyperscale data centre development. In addition, BDC is the first data centre developer in Southeast Asia to adopt a build-to-suit (BTS) model for hyperscale data centre construction. BDC was also among the first hyperscale operators in the region to deploy advanced liquid cooling technologies at scale, including cold plate liquid cooling, to support high-density and AI-driven workloads. BDC’s suite of sustainability initiatives at MY06 enabled the facility to achieve an annualised Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of below 1.2.

BDC is also the first in Southeast Asia to incorporate Prefabricated, Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) construction, an innovative method that assembles large building sections off site. This enabled BDC to complete MY06 within eight months, which is 40 per cent faster than traditional methods, while reducing on-site dust, waste and noise. This strategy is one of BDC’s key competitive advantages to support the growing needs of hyperscale customers in the region, including Singapore, who need to rapidly scale to meet increasing demand for more capacity to power AI-workloads.

BDC has built Malaysia’s first large-scale Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to treat effluent and convert it into high grade effluent water to cool its upcoming 400MW campus in Ulu Tiram, Johor. The WTP applies advanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) technologies to deliver superior water recovery and quality. Since commencing operations in 2025, the WTP has been significantly reducing reliance on potable water. It further strengthens the long-term resilience of BDC’s operations and supports Johor’s broader environmental agenda.

The WTP has also attracted interest from regional public agencies. In 2025, BDC hosted a technical visit by representatives from PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, who were presented with an overview of the plant’s design and its use of advanced membrane technologies for sustainable water reuse in data centre operations.

BDC’s MY-06 Campus (Building 1) has achieved Singapore’s BCA Green Mark Platinum Award granted under the BCA-IMDA Green Mark International for Data Centres 2024 (GMDC: 2024) framework. The BCA Green Mark Award recognises developers, building owners and individuals who have made outstanding achievements in environmental sustainability in the built environment. BDC is the first data centre operator to achieve this recognition for a facility based outside of Singapore. Beyond project certification, BDC has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BCA International (BCAI) to support the international adoption of Singapore’s Green Mark standards in global data centre developments. Through this partnership, BDC will promote Singapore’s sustainable building standards globally while reinforcing the country’s position as a leading AI and green digital infrastructure hub in the region.

These capabilities are aligned with Singapore’s Green Data Centre (DC) Roadmap, which emphasises energy efficiency, sustainable resource use and the integration of green energy to support the growth of digital infrastructure. BDC’s experience in delivering high-efficiency campuses positions it well to contribute to these objectives through practical, deployable solutions.

Pioneering energy solutions

As AI workloads drive the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure, energy resilience, data security and sustainability are becoming increasingly important. BDC is advancing a range of initiatives to explore alternative energy pathways and strengthen long-term power strategies.

A key collaboration is with Concord New Energy (CNE), where the partners are jointly developing Singapore’s first floating hydrogen power generation solution tailored for next-generation AI digital infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in advancing low-carbon energy pathways for the data centre sector.

BDC and CNE will also collaborate with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to support the development of Singapore’s hydrogen ecosystem, accelerating research, engineering and the deployment of scalable clean energy technologies for digital infrastructure applications.

In addition, BDC is working with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC) and HY to evaluate the potential of nuclear energy as a long-term clean power source for data centres.

BDC’s alliance with A*STAR IHPC and HY will leverage advanced modelling and engineering expertise to explore innovative low-carbon energy pathways that will support Singapore’s sustainable digital growth while reinforcing the nation’s position as a trusted global technology hub.

BDC has also established partnerships with global leaders in energy and energy storage technologies, including CATL, EcoCeres, SK Innovation. Through these collaborations, the partners will jointly explore the establishment of innovation and research platforms to advance the development and pilot deployment of clean energy solutions such as hydrogen and biomass energy, as well as next-generation energy storage technologies designed for tropical climates. These initiatives aim to enhance thermal management, improve safety performance and increase the power density of data centre energy storage systems.

These collaborations and pilot initiatives will also contribute to talent development and workforce capability building in Singapore’s digital infrastructure and energy sectors. Through joint research programmes, technology pilots and knowledge exchange with universities, research institutions and industry partners, BDC aims to support the development of specialised expertise in areas such as advanced energy systems, sustainable data centre design, and next-generation cooling and energy storage technologies.

The initiatives are also expected to create high-value job opportunities in Singapore, spanning engineering, energy systems research, digital infrastructure operations and advanced technology development. By nurturing local talent and strengthening cross-disciplinary capabilities, these efforts will help build a robust talent pipeline to support Singapore’s growing AI and digital infrastructure ecosystem.

These partnerships represent a strategic step in BDC’s long-term roadmap to diversify power sourcing pathways, enhance energy security, and future-proof its Singapore data centre portfolio amid evolving grid constraints and decarbonisation dynamics. They also reinforce Singapore’s position as a regional hub for AI-ready digital infrastructure, while supporting the nation’s broader ambitions in sustainable energy innovation and green economic growth. Furthermore, these advancements accelerate Singapore’s ambition to achieve its net zero emissions goal by 2050.

Advancing technology and ecosystem growth

BDC is also pushing the envelope in innovative and sustainable cooling solutions through collaborations with ecosystem technology partners such as Vertiv, Terahop and Teracule, which are subsidiaries of Zhongji Innolight, as well as Delta Electronics and Supermicro.

Many of these partners are established leaders in data centre cooling, power systems and high-performance computing infrastructure, and are active participants in the broader AI infrastructure ecosystem, working closely with leading chipmakers to support next-generation compute environments.

Through its collaboration with Teracule and Terahop, the subsidiaries of Zhongji Innolight, BDC is exploring opportunities to jointly develop next-generation liquid cooling modules and high-performance optical connectivity solutions tailored for AI data centre environments. By combining Innolight’s expertise in optical modules and high-speed interconnect technologies with BDC’s experience in hyperscale data centre design and operations, the partners aim to advance integrated solutions that enhance thermal efficiency, data transmission performance and system reliability for high-density AI workloads.

The collaboration will also explore the establishment of joint research and development initiatives in Singapore, bringing together industry, academia and research institutions to support innovation in AI infrastructure technologies. Through this industry–academia-research collaboration model, the partners aim to accelerate the development and commercialisation of advanced cooling and connectivity technologies while contributing to Singapore’s broader push to strengthen research, talent development and innovation within the digital infrastructure ecosystem.

Together, these alliances focus on the development of advanced liquid cooling architectures, high-density GPU cooling solutions, and energy-optimised HVAC systems designed to support increasingly compute-intensive workloads. These technologies are critical in enabling the efficient operation of AI infrastructure, particularly as rack densities and thermal loads continue to rise in next-generation data centre environments.

Driving regional connectivity

As a Singapore-headquartered digital infrastructure platform, BDC continues to strengthen Singapore’s position as a regional hub for digital infrastructure and AI-driven innovation. With its highly developed connectivity ecosystem, robust regulatory environment and strong international network links, Singapore plays a central role in enabling the growth of the digital economy across Asia Pacific.

In this context, Singapore serves as one of the primary regional hubs, supporting high-value and latency-sensitive digital services such as edge computing deployments, international data traffic management and regional digital service platforms.

To support the burgeoning demand for AI and cloud computing across the region, complementary infrastructure resources across Asia Pacific can help provide additional capacity for compute-intensive workloads, including AI inference, machine learning and large-scale data processing. This cross-border model enables Singapore to remain the connectivity and innovation anchor of the ASEAN digital ecosystem, while regional infrastructure supports the scaling of digital capacity.

BDC’s collaborations with ecosystem partners, including major telecommunications companies and global technology firms, also help expand connectivity networks beyond Asia Pacific, further reinforcing Singapore’s role as a key regional interconnection hub.

One such ecosystem partner is Zenlayer, a leading global edge cloud and connectivity provider with a well-established customer base across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Through this partnership, BDC continues to strengthen its regional and international network connectivity anchored in Singapore.

This expanded network reach supports low-latency cross-border digital infrastructure integration, enabling hyperscalers to scale efficiently across markets while leveraging Singapore as one of the core regional gateways for digital services.

Catalysing Singapore’s AI-driven digital growth

Looking ahead, BDC will continue to leverage its operating model as a glocal platform, combining regional scale with deep local execution capabilities to expand across Asia Pacific. The Company’s strategy focuses on connecting key economic corridors, developing high-density, utility-integrated campuses, and working with ecosystem partners to align digital infrastructure growth with evolving energy pathways.

Anchored in Singapore as its strategic regional hub, BDC’s investments and partnerships contribute to the development of a robust digital infrastructure ecosystem that supports AI-driven workloads and cross-border connectivity.

BDC is also adopting an industry–academia–research collaboration mode， bringing together industry partners, universities and research institutes to accelerate innovation in AI infrastructure, advanced cooling technologies and sustainable energy systems. This integrated approach supports the development of new technologies while nurturing local talent and strengthening Singapore’s innovation ecosystem.

BDC’s initiatives in hydrogen, low-carbon power solutions and energy storage further contribute to the growth of Singapore’s green economy, catalysing investment in sustainable energy infrastructure and support the transition towards lower-carbon digital operations.

BDC’s efforts support the creation of high-value jobs and the development of specialised technical expertise in Singapore, spanning engineering, digital infrastructure and advanced energy systems. In addition, BDC will work with universities, research institutes and industry partners to support talent development initiatives, including internships, training programmes and collaborative research opportunities, contributing to the development of a strong local talent pipeline for Singapore’s AI and digital infrastructure ecosystem.

Collectively, these contributions reinforce Singapore’s position as a leading AI and digital infrastructure hub in Asia Pacific, underpinned by resilient, efficient and sustainable infrastructure.
Hashtag: #BridgeDataCentres #Singapore

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Bridge Data Centres

Bridge Data Centres (BDC) is a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider delivering high-performance, next-ready infrastructure across Asia Pacific. Backed by Bain Capital, BDC operates in Malaysia, Thailand, India, and other high-growth markets, with the capability to deliver up to 3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity globally by 2030 through partnerships with sister platforms in Europe and the United States.

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首尔SAN荣获2026年度ASIA’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS “亚洲50最佳餐厅” ONE TO WATCH AWARD”最值得关注奖”

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江南区新晋现代韩国餐厅San融合法式料理风格 展现非凡美食及未来上榜潜力

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年3月12日 – 首尔备受瞩目的新晋高级餐厅San荣获由圣培露和普娜（S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna）赞助的2026年度Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants”亚洲50最佳餐厅” 颁发的One To Watch Award“最值得关注奖”。该奖项旨在表彰近期崭露头角、并有潜力在未来几年跻身亚洲50最佳餐厅榜单的餐厅。

San于2024年开业，仅短短一年便已在首尔广获赞誉，并凭借其卓越表现获得”最值得关注奖”提名。餐厅坐落于时尚的江南区，以主厨Jo Seung-Hyun精心构思、融入法式料理风格的精致现代韩国品鉴菜单而闻名。

Jo的资历深厚，曾在三家久负盛名的餐厅磨炼厨艺。最初在名厨Thomas Keller于纳帕谷主理的The French Laundry及法国殿堂级餐厅La Maison Troisgros学艺，其后获韩裔美籍名厨Corey Lee任命要职，为其位于旧金山的亚洲料理餐厅Benu执掌厨房。在Benu担任行政总厨长达八年后，Jo终于回到家乡首尔，实现开设San的梦想。匠心独运的品鉴菜单展现了他对经典法式料理注入韩国特色的创意诠释，呈现精彩纷呈的时令佳肴。

亚洲50最佳餐厅发言人表示：”San迅速成为首尔最受瞩目的高级餐厅之一，获颁’最值得关注奖’实至名归。其团队在烹饪卓越性、复杂度及对本国传统的尊重方面均树立了新标杆，延续了首尔近年涌现创新餐厅这一鼓舞人心的潮流。”

对于荣获2026年度”最值得关注奖”，主厨Jo表示：”能够获得’最值得关注奖’，我深感荣幸，无比感恩。San仍是一家年轻的餐厅，开业不久便得到如此肯定，对我们来说意义重大。感谢亚洲50最佳餐厅给予我们这份鼓励。”

Jo以精湛厨艺展现韩国风味，专注于通过深度与精准度重塑经典菜式。其招牌创作包括：以虾头熬制浓缩高汤制成的虾味韩式辣酱搭配鲜虾，呈现极致鲜味；重新演绎的经典韩式白灼鱿鱼，选用精心处理的枪鱿鱼，佐以墨汁醋辣酱。此外，Jo从自己在釜山成长的童年回忆中汲取灵感，打造出猪肉汤饭的精致版本。这道菜传统上会配咸虾酱享用，如今则改以鱼子酱作点缀，在保留熟悉感的同时，为韩式菜肴带来令人耳目一新的现代诠释。

除上述创新美馔外，向经典传统致敬的招牌菜还包括香瓜水泡菜，为韩国国民美食萝卜水泡菜的变奏版。与此同时，由侍酒师Ju Jaemin主理的餐酒搭配进一步升华San的餐饮体验。宾客可选择五杯或八杯配酒，每款葡萄酒皆经过精心挑选，与层次丰富的佳肴相得益彰。

San是自2017年以来首家获此殊荣的首尔餐厅。最近几届得奖餐厅包括：班加罗尔Farmlore（2025年）——主打极具地方特色的印度食材；北京兰斋（2024年）——以藏传哲学为灵感，注重可持续发展；以及雅加达August（2023年）——通过现代精致料理技巧演绎印尼风味。

“最值得关注奖”是2026年度亚洲50最佳餐厅颁奖典礼前率先公布的三项大奖中的最后一项。本年度颁奖典礼将于2026年3月25日在香港嘉里酒店举行，这是该盛事首次在香港举办，届时将公布亚洲顶尖餐厅榜单。颁奖典礼亦将于当地时间20:00开始，通过50 Best的YouTube频道进行现场直播，直播链接请点击此处。

50 Best与专业服务咨询公司德勤（Deloitte）合作，由其作为官方独立审裁合作伙伴，以确保投票程序及2026年度亚洲50最佳餐厅榜单的公正性与真实性。关于亚洲50最佳餐厅投票程序的详情，请参阅此处。

投票制度

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants”亚洲50最佳餐厅”榜单由Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy”亚洲50最佳餐厅评审委员会”投票产生，该委员会由超过350位在亚洲餐饮业最具影响力的领袖组成，每位成员均凭借其对亚洲餐饮界的专业见解而获邀加入。评审委员会分为7个地区：印度及印度次大陆；东南亚南部；东南亚北部；香港、台湾及澳门；中国内地；韩国；以及日本。每位投票人须根据其过去18个月内的最佳餐厅体验投出10票，其中至少4票须投予其所属国家／特别行政区以外的餐厅。所有投票人均须保持匿名，投票过程保密、安全，并由专业服务顾问公司Deloitte（德勤）独立裁定。

关于主办目的地合作伙伴：香港旅游发展局

香港旅游发展局（旅发局）是专责推广香港旅游业的政府资助机构，主要职能是提升旅游业对香港社会和经济的贡献，并致力巩固香港作为世界级旅游胜地的地位。旅发局与政府、旅游业界和其他相关界别紧密合作，在全世界各地宣传香港，为旅客提供更多元化的旅游产品和更具质量的服务，同时致力提升旅客在香港的旅游体验。旅发局在全球设有15个办事处，并于7个不同市场设有代办。

关于主要合作伙伴：圣培露和普娜

圣培露和普娜（S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna）为Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants”亚洲50最佳餐厅”的主要赞助商。圣培露和普娜为世界各地的高级餐厅提供优质天然矿泉水。两大品牌在国际市场上象征着追求卓越、愉快和健康于一身的意大利生活方式。

合作伙伴：

  • Hong Kong Tourism Board香港旅游发展局——官方主办目的地合作伙伴
  • S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna圣培露和普娜——主要合作伙伴及官方饮用水合作伙伴；The Best Restaurant in Asia”亚洲最佳餐厅”赞助商
  • Inedit Damm——官方啤酒合作伙伴；Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award”Inedit Damm厨师之选奖”赞助商
  • SevenRooms ——官方预订平台合作伙伴；SevenRooms Icon Award”SevenRooms标志人物奖”赞助商
  • Doordash——官方外送合作伙伴
  • Aspire Lifestyles奥思礼礼宾——官方礼宾合作伙伴
  • Lee Kum Kee李锦记——官方酱料及调味品合作伙伴；Highest Climber Award”最佳进步奖”赞助商
  • Valrhona法芙娜——官方巧克力合作伙伴；Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award”亚洲最佳糕点师奖”赞助商
  • Vik – 官方葡萄酒合作伙伴；Asia’s Best Sommelier Award”亚洲最佳侍酒师奖” 赞助商
  • Nongshim Shinramyun农心辛拉面– 官方合作伙伴；The Best Restaurant in South Korea”韩国最佳餐厅” 赞助商
  • Maison Kaviari——官方鱼子酱合作伙伴
  • Dassai獭祭——官方清酒合作伙伴
  • Langjiu郎酒——官方中国白酒合作伙伴
  • Woodford Reserve伍德福德珍藏 ——官方美国威士忌合作伙伴
  • Cinco Jotas——官方伊比利亚火腿合作伙伴
  • Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong 香港嘉里酒店——官方酒店场地合作伙伴
  • The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel尼依格罗香港美利酒店——官方酒店场地合作伙伴
  • Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 香港君悦酒店——官方酒店场地合作伙伴
  • The Peninsula Hong Kong 香港半岛酒店——官方酒店场地合作伙伴
  • Pier 1929 ——官方场地合作伙伴

Hashtag: #Asia’s50BestRestaurants





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首爾SAN榮獲2026年度ASIA’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS「亞洲50最佳餐廳」 ONE TO WATCH AWARD「最值得關注獎」

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江南區新晉現代韓國高級食府San融合法式料理風格 展現非凡美食及未來上榜潛力

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年3月12日 -首爾新晉高級食府San，榮獲S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna（聖沛黎洛和巴娜）贊助的Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」頒發2026年度One To Watch Award「最值得關注獎」。此獎項旨在表彰近期嶄露頭角，並有潛力於未來幾年躋身Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」榜單的餐廳。

San於2024年開業，在首爾廣受讚譽，短短一年多便憑著卓越表現獲提名競逐One To Watch Award「最值得關注獎」。該餐廳坐落於時尚的江南區，以主廚Jo Seung-Hyun精心構思、融入法式料理風格的精緻現代韓國嚐味菜單而聞名。

Jo 的資歷非凡，曾在三間享負盛名的食府磨鍊廚藝──包括最初在名廚Thomas Keller於納帕谷主理的著名餐廳The French Laundry及法國殿堂級餐廳La Maison Troisgros學藝，其後獲韓裔美籍名廚Corey Lee任命要職，為其三藩市高級亞洲料理餐廳Benu執掌廚房。在Benu擔任行政總廚長達八年後，Jo終於回到家鄉首爾，實現開設San的夢想。匠心獨運的嚐味菜單展現出他對經典法式料理注入韓國特色的創意詮釋，呈現精彩紛呈的時令佳餚。

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」發言人表示：「San迅速成為首爾最受矚目的高級食府之一，獲頒One To Watch Award『最值得關注獎』實至名歸。其團隊在烹飪卓越性、複雜度及對國家傳統的尊重方面均樹立了新標竿，延續首爾近年湧現創新餐廳這股鼓舞人心的潮流。」

對於榮獲2026年度One To Watch Award「最值得關注獎」，主廚Jo表示：「能夠獲得One To Watch Award『最值得關注獎』，San深感榮幸，無比感恩。San仍是一間年輕的餐廳，開業不久便得到如此肯定，對我們來說意義重大。感謝Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants『亞洲50最佳餐廳』給予我們這份鼓勵。」

Jo以精湛廚藝展現韓國風味，專注於透過深度與精準度重塑大家耳熟能詳的菜式。其招牌創作包括：以蝦頭熬煮濃縮高湯製成的蝦味韓式辣醬搭配鮮蝦，呈現極致鮮味；重新演繹的經典韓式白灼魷魚，選用精心處理的槍魷魚，佐以墨汁醋辣醬。此外，Jo從自己在釜山成長的童年回憶中汲取靈感，炮製出豬肉湯飯的精緻版本。這道菜傳統上會配鹹蝦醬享用，如今則改以魚子醬作點綴，在保留熟悉感的同時，為韓式菜餚帶來耳目一新的現代詮釋。

除上述創新美饌外，向經典傳統致敬的招牌菜還包括香瓜水泡菜，為韓國國民美食蘿蔔水泡菜的變奏版。與此同時，由侍酒師Ju Jaemin主理的餐酒搭配進一步昇華San的餐饗體驗。賓客可選擇五杯或八杯配酒，每款葡萄酒皆經過精心挑選，與層次豐富的佳餚相得益彰。

San是自2017年以來首間獲此殊榮的首爾餐廳。最近幾屆得獎餐廳包括：班加羅爾 Farmlore（2025年）──主打極具地方特色的印度食材；北京Lamdre蘭齋（2024年）──以藏傳哲學為靈感，著重可持續發展；以及雅加達August（2023年）──透過現代精緻料理技巧演繹印尼風味。

One To Watch Award「最值得關注獎」是 2026 年度Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」頒獎典禮前率先公布三項大獎中的最後一項。本年度頒獎典禮將於2026年3月25日在香港嘉里酒店舉行，乃此項盛事首次在香港舉辦，屆時將公布亞洲頂尖餐廳榜單。頒獎典禮亦將由本地時間20:00開始，通過50 Best的YouTube頻道作現場直播，直播連結請點擊此處。

50 Best與專業服務顧問公司Deloitte（德勤）合作，由其作為官方獨立審裁合作夥伴，以確保投票程序及2026年度Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」榜單的公正性與真實性。關於Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」投票程序的詳情，請參閱此處。

投票制度

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」榜單由Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy「亞洲50最佳餐廳評審委員會」投票產生，該委員會由超過350位在亞洲餐飲業最具影響力的領袖組成，每位成員均憑藉其對亞洲餐飲界的專業見解而獲邀加入。評審委員會分為7個地區：印度及印度次大陸；東南亞南部；東南亞北部；香港、台灣及澳門；中國內地；韓國；以及日本。每位投票人須根據其過去18個月內的最佳餐廳體驗投出10票，其中至少4票須投予其所屬國家／特別行政區以外的餐廳。所有投票人均須保持匿名，投票過程保密、安全，並由專業服務顧問公司Deloitte（德勤）獨立裁定。

關於主辦目的地合作夥伴：香港旅遊發展局

香港旅遊發展局（旅發局）是專責推廣香港旅遊業的政府資助機構，主要職能是提升旅遊業對香港社會和經濟的貢獻，並致力鞏固香港作為世界級旅遊勝地的地位。旅發局與政府、旅遊業界和其他相關界別緊密合作，在世界各地宣傳香港，為旅客提供更多元化的旅遊產品和更具質素的服務，同時致力提升旅客在香港的旅遊體驗。旅發局在全球設有15個辦事處，並於7個不同市場設有代辦。

關於主要合作夥伴：S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna（聖沛黎洛和巴娜）

S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna（聖沛黎洛和巴娜）為Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」的主要贊助商。S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna（聖沛黎洛和巴娜）為世界各地的高級食府提供優質天然礦泉水。兩大品牌在國際市場上象徵著追求卓越、愉快和健康於一身的意大利生活方式。

合作夥伴：

  • Hong Kong Tourism Board香港旅遊發展局 – 官方主辦目的地合作夥伴
  • S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna 聖沛黎洛和巴娜 – 主要合作夥伴及官方飲用水合作夥伴；The Best Restaurant in Asia「亞洲最佳餐廳」贊助商
  • Inedit Damm – 官方啤酒合作夥伴；Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award「Inedit Damm廚師之選獎」贊助商
  • SevenRooms – 官方預訂平台合作夥伴；SevenRooms Icon Award「SevenRooms標誌人物獎」贊助商
  • Doordash – 官方外送合作夥伴
  • Aspire Lifestyles奧思禮禮賓 – 官方禮賓合作夥伴
  • Lee Kum Kee李錦記 – 官方醬料及調味品合作夥伴；Highest Climber Award「最佳進步獎」贊助商
  • Valrhona 法芙娜 – 官方朱古力合作夥伴；Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award「亞洲最佳糕點師獎」贊助商
  • Vik – 官方葡萄酒合作夥伴；Asia’s Best Sommelier Award「亞洲最佳侍酒師獎」贊助商
  • Nongshim Shinramyun農心辛拉麵 – 官方合作夥伴；The Best Restaurant in South Korea「韓國最佳餐廳」贊助商
  • Maison Kaviari – 官方魚子醬合作夥伴
  • Dassai 獺祭 – 官方清酒合作夥伴
  • Langjiu郎酒 – 官方中國白酒合作夥伴
  • Woodford Reserve渥福 – 官方美國威士忌合作夥伴
  • Cinco Jotas – 官方伊比利亞火腿合作夥伴
  • Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong 香港嘉里酒店– 官方酒店場地合作夥伴
  • The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel尼依格羅香港美利酒店 – 官方酒店場地合作夥伴
  • Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 香港君悅酒店– 官方酒店場地合作夥伴
  • The Peninsula Hong Kong 香港半島酒店– 官方酒店場地合作夥伴
  • Pier 1929 – 官方場地合作夥伴

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Seoul Restaurant San Named One To Watch By Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

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The new French-influenced, modern Korean fine-dining spot in Gangnam demonstrates exceptional culinary talent and potential for future glory

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Restaurant San, Seoul’s most outstanding new fine-dining restaurant, has been named the winner of the One To Watch Award 2026 by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna. The award singles out a restaurant which has recently started making a big impact and has the potential to secure a spot in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in the coming years.

San’s nomination comes just over a year since opening in 2024 to widespread admiration in the South Korean capital. Located in the fashionable Gangnam district, San is acclaimed for its refined, French-influenced, modern Korean tasting menu conceived by chef Jo Seung-Hyun.

Chef Jo brings exceptional credentials to the venture, having honed his culinary skills at three distinguished restaurants – starting under the tutelage of Thomas Keller at The French Laundry in Napa Valley and La Maison Troisgros in France, before going on to helm the kitchen at Korean-American celebrity chef Corey Lee’s fine-dining restaurant Benu in San Francisco. After eight years as chef de cuisine at Benu, he finally returned home to Seoul to realise his dream of opening San. The sophisticated tasting menu explores a vibrant range of seasonal dishes presenting his creative interpretation of classical French cuisine with a Korean twist.

A spokesperson for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants says: “San has quickly become one of the most talked-about fine-dining restaurants in Seoul. With richly deserved recognition as the winner of One To Watch Award, the team is raising the bar for culinary excellence, complexity and respect for national tradition – following an inspiring trend of innovative restaurants to emerge from the capital in recent years.”

On winning the One To Watch Award 2026, Chef Jo says, “I’m incredibly grateful and honoured for San to receive the One To Watch Award. San is still a young restaurant and to be recognised in this way so soon after opening means a great deal to us. Thank you to Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for this encouragement.”

Showcasing Korean flavours through refined technique, Chef Jo’s cuisine focuses on familiar dishes reimagined with depth and precision. Signature creations include a prawn dish paired with a shrimp-gochujang crafted from a deeply concentrated broth extracted from shrimp heads, delivering intense umami, and a reinterpretation of ojingeo sukhoe, a classic Korean poached squid, using delicately prepared spear squid accompanied by squid-ink chojang. Drawing from his childhood memories growing up in Busan, Chef Jo also presents a refined interpretation of dwaeji-gukbap, traditionally enjoyed with salted shrimp but finished with caviar, offering a sense of familiarity while introducing an unexpected modern expression of Korean cuisine.

Beyond these innovations, signature dishes paying homage to iconic tradition include chamoe dongchimi, a water kimchi twist on Korea’s national dish. The wine pairing, led by Ju Jaemin, meanwhile enhances the dining experience at San. Guests can choose between a five or eight-glass pairing, with each wine meticulously selected to complement the multi-layered dishes.

San is the first restaurant from Seoul to win the award since 2017. Recent winners include Farmlore in Bengaluru (2025), a celebration of hyper‑local Indian ingredients; Lamdre in Beijing (2024), a sustainability focused restaurant inspired by Tibetan philosophy; and August in Jakarta (2023), which reinterprets Indonesian flavours through modern fine‑dining techniques.

The One To Watch Award is the final of three pre-announced awards ahead of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony, which will announce the region’s premier restaurants. The ceremony is being held for the first time in Hong Kong at the Kerry Hotel on 25 March 2026. The awards ceremony will also be streamed live on the 50 Best YouTube channel via the link here, beginning at 20:00 Hong Kong time.

50 Best works with professional services consultancy Deloitte as its official independent adjudication partner to help protect the integrity and authenticity of the voting process and the resulting list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026. See more details on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants voting process here.

How the voting works

The list is compiled by votes from the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, an influential group of more than 350 leaders in the restaurant industry across Asia, each selected for their expert opinion of Asia’s restaurant scene. The Academy is divided into seven regions: India & Subcontinent; South-East Asia – South; South-East Asia – North; Hong Kong, Taiwan & Macau; Mainland China; Korea; and Japan. Each voter casts ten votes based on their best restaurant experiences of the previous 18 months, with at least four of these from outside their home country/SAR. Voters are required to remain anonymous and voting is confidential, secure and independently adjudicated by professional services consultancy Deloitte.

About the host destination partner: Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked with maximizing the contribution of tourism to Hong Kong’s economy and upholding Hong Kong as a world-class travel destination. The HKTB works in partnership with relevant government departments and organisations, the travel-related sectors, and other entities related to tourism, to market and promote Hong Kong worldwide, while enhancing visitors’ experiences through providing diverse and high-quality tourism products and services. The HKTB has a worldwide network of 15 offices and has representatives in seven different markets.

About the main partner: S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna

S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna are the main sponsors of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna are the leading natural mineral waters in the fine dining world. Together they interpret Italian style worldwide as a synthesis of excellence, pleasure and well-being.

Our Partners:

  • Hong Kong Tourism Board – Official Host Destination Partner
  • S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna – Main Partner & Official Water Partner; sponsor of The Best Restaurant in Asia
  • Inedit Damm – Official Beer Partner; sponsor of the Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award
  • SevenRooms – Official Booking Platform Partner; sponsor of the SevenRooms Icon Award
  • Doordash – Official Delivery Partner
  • Aspire Lifestyles – Official Concierge Partner
  • Lee Kum Kee – Official Sauces & Condiments Partner; sponsor of Highest Climber Award
  • Valrhona – Official Chocolate Partner; sponsor of Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award
  • Vik – Official Wine Partner; sponsor of Asia’s Best Sommelier Award
  • Nongshim Shinramyun – Official Partner; sponsor of The Best Restaurant in South Korea
  • Maison Kaviari – Official Caviar Partner
  • Dassai – Official Sake Partner
  • Langjiu – Official Baijiu Partner
  • Woodford Reserve – Official American Whiskey Partner
  • Cinco Jotas – Official Iberico Ham Partner
  • Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong – Official Hotel Venue Partner
  • The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel – Official Hotel Venue Partner
  • Grand Hyatt Hong Kong – Official Hotel Venue Partner
  • The Peninsula Hong Kong – Official Hotel Venue Partner
  • Pier 1929 – Official Venue Partner

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SC and SSM to enhance data-sharing for MSME growth and market integrity

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The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) has signed an MoU to facilitate greater access to shared data resources in support of capital market funding initiatives for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-tier companies (MTCs) as well as enhanced supervisory functions.

The collaboration is a key initiative under the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP) which also aligns with the SC’s Catalysing MSME and MTC Access to the Capital Market: 5-Year Roadmap (2024-2028) while complementing SSM’s role in strengthening the corporate ecosystem through the provision of comprehensive corporate data and enhanced regulatory oversight.

It supports greater inclusivity and the growth of MSMEs and MTCs by strengthening data analytics on funding needs through the use of a reliable database.

This initiative aims to enhance the identification of MSMEs with strong growth potential and financing needs, enabling more targeted capital market solutions to support their expansion and long-term sustainability.

By integrating SSM’s comprehensive corporate data, the SC will identify high-potential unlisted companies, their funding needs and subsequently transition them into the capital market via Bursa Malaysia’s Main, ACE or LEAP Markets, as well as ECF and P2P financing.

The MoU also focuses on the following:

  1. Joint monitoring of entities to prevent financial scams and improve enforcement
    outcomes;
  2. Leverage financial data to monitor the progress of companies in adopting
    sustainability disclosures; and
  3. Joint knowledge sharing and training programmes in areas such as data analytics,
    sustainability reporting, market insight generation, and strategic communication.

Dato’ Mohammad Faiz stressed the importance of data as a catalyst for inclusion. “This collaboration reflects the SC’s continued efforts to deepen market intelligence and strengthen the pipeline of MSMEs accessing the capital market. By leveraging granular MSME data, the initiative will help identify companies with viable growth and financing needs and connect them with appropriate capital market funding avenues.”

“Greater data visibility will also strengthen our enforcement capabilities, enabling earlier detection of scams and reinforcing investor protection,” he added.

Datuk Nor Azimah said the MoU marks a significant step in strengthening cooperation between SSM and the SC through the strategic use of corporate data.

“By leveraging SSM’s comprehensive corporate information, this initiative will enhance the identification of high-potential MSMEs and mid-tier companies and support their access to appropriate capital market financing to facilitate business growth and long-term sustainability.

At the same time, closer collaboration between SSM and the SC will strengthen regulatory oversight and market intelligence while supporting broader efforts to enhance corporate governance and sustainability practices among Malaysian companies,” she said.

Both sides will also set up a reciprocal data-sharing mechanism to enhance surveillance capabilities. It will also be in support of the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) in tracking the financial disclosure levels of non-listed entities.

The collaboration also underscores the shared commitment of the SC and SSM to support the continued growth and integrity of Malaysia’s capital market and corporate ecosystem.

CTDC, BGMC and reNIKOLA form green energy alliance

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Computility Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CTDC), BGMC Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd (BGMC), and reNIKOLA has signed a strategic term sheet for a large-scale, long-term green energy supply programme.

Under the agreement, CTDC, a fully-owned subsidiary of ZDATA, will utilise the renewable energy
generated by BGMC’s solar farm assets to power ZDATA’s first AI-data centre at Gelang Patah. Scheduled to commence in 2028, the program is projected to deliver approximately 630,000 MWh of renewable energy annually. This partnership represents a significant milestone in decarbonising industrial infrastructure and directly supports Malaysia’s national energy transition goals.

The collaboration underscores a collective commitment to embedding ESG principles into the heart of large-scale digital and industrial ecosystems.

Achieving Water Independence: A Parallel Sustainability Milestone
In a simultaneous breakthrough for environmental stewardship, CTDC announced it has officially
eliminated its reliance on municipal water for its cooling systems.
Key benefits of the water initiative include:

  • Resource Resilience: Establishing a self-sustaining cooling loop independent of the public
    water grid.
  • Reduced Local Impact: Significantly alleviating pressure on Johor’s municipal water
    resources.
  • Operational Autonomy: Resolving previous third-party infrastructure challenges through
    direct investment in proprietary recycling technology.

Building the Infrastructure of Tomorrow
Together, the renewable energy alliance and the move toward water circularity position CTDC and its
partners at the forefront of responsible development. These initiatives are designed to meet the
rigorous demands of the modern digital economy while ensuring a minimal environmental footprint.
With the signing of the Green Energy Alliance, all parties now enter the primary implementation phase
to ensure project delivery ahead of the 2028 operational target.

Duopharma Biotech maintains robust revenue and profit growth momentum

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Duopharma Biotech Berhad (Duopharma Biotech) reported a revenue of RM931.69 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, up 14.5% compared to revenue of RM813.70 million in financial year 2024. In line with increased revenue, profit for the year also saw robust growth, with profit before tax (PBT) for FY2025 growing 43.6% year-on-year to RM114.91 million, while profit after tax (PAT) for FY2025 went up by 39.6% year-on-year to RM87.46 million.

The sustained double-digit growth was primarily driven by resilient demand from both the public and private sectors across all business segments, complemented by a one- off surge in insulin supply in the first half of the year following supply normalisation. PBT growth was mainly attributable to the higher revenue base, coupled with continued favourable Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) costs, positive foreign exchange movements and improved operational efficiency, which collectively enhanced profitability.

Meanwhile, revenue in Quarter 4 of FY2025 stood at RM224.69 million, marginally higher compared to RM222.49 million in the preceding quarter, spurred by stronger demand from the private market, including a seasonally-influenced sales spike for an antiviral flu product, offsetting lower fourth quarter sales to the public sector.

Wan Amir-Jeffery Bin Wan Abdul Majid, Group Chief Executive Officer of Duopharma Biotech Berhad, commented, “The robust growth in revenue and profit in FY2025 augurs well for Duopharma Biotech’s future potential. The Government’s healthcare policy initiatives and agenda, including 2.7% more healthcare funding year-on-year via Budget 2026 and a focus on improving pharmaceutical research and manufacturing for a stronger supply chain, laid out in the 13th Malaysia Plan, offer the potential for us to participate in achieving national healthcare goals, strengthening our position as a leading Malaysian pharmaceutical player.”

New and Ongoing Contracts
On 16 February 2026, Duopharma Biotech announced that the Government of Malaysia had accepted the tender offer from Duopharma (M) Sendirian Berhad (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Duopharma Biotech) to supply insulin injections to the Ministry of Health’s facilities. The new contract, running until 5 February 2028, has a total estimated value of approximately RM52.54 million. Also on 16 February 2026, Duopharma Biotech announced that Duopharma Marketing Sdn Bhd (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Duopharma Biotech) and Biocon Sdn Bhd to supply Recombinant Human Insulin formulations under the Ministry of Health’s procurement by way of direct negotiation. The new contract will run until 15 May 2026, with a total estimated value of approximately RM65.08 million. The two new contracts are expected to contribute positively to the Company’s future earnings, barring any unforeseen circumstances. This will also contribute to better diabetes management in Malaysia by supplying high quality and cost- effective biosimilar insulin and insulin injections.

As previously announced in 2024 and 2025, Duopharma Biotech is currently contracted to supply 100 products at a combined estimated contract value of approximately RM684.15 million to Ministry of Health facilities, until 31 December 2026.

Wan Amir-Jeffery added, “In FY2025, the Group’s regional operations also recorded encouraging progress through improved market penetration and growing demand in key ASEAN markets. Looking ahead, the new leadership at Duopharma Biotech will remain proactively focused on enhancing operational efficiencies, optimising cost management strategies, and executing strategic initiatives. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Group aims to deliver a satisfactory performance for the financial year ending 31 December 2026.”

In addition to Wan Amir-Jeffery taking on the leadership mantle at Duopharma Biotech, Rohayu Rosnani Binti Mohd Adanan has also been appointed the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer.

For FY2025, Duopharma Biotech’s Board of Directors declared a second interim dividend of 3.05 sen per share (2024: 2.0 sen) equivalent to RM 29.34 million (2024: RM 19.24 million). This brings the total dividend for FY2025 to 4.55 sen per share (2024: 3.0 sen), amounting to approximately RM43.77 million, an increase of 51.7% from FY2024. The entitlement date and the payment date of the second interim dividend will be on 13 March 2026 and 30 March 2026 respectively. The Board of Directors has resolved that the Dividend Reinvestment Plan shall not apply to the aforesaid interim dividend.

WCT announces stable performance amid challenging market conditions

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WCT Holdings Berhad (WCT/the Group) recorded revenue of RM465.5 million for its fourth quarter ended 31 December 2025 (Q4FY25), compared with RM552.8 million in the preceding year’s corresponding quarter ended 31 December 2024 (Q4FY24). The Group recorded profit attributable to equity holders of RM10.0 million in Q4FY25, compared with RM57.3 million in Q4FY24.

For the financial year ended 31 December 2025 (FY25), the Group recorded higher revenue of RM1.97 billion, compared with RM1.83 billion in the preceding year (FY24), representing an 7.7% increase. The Group’s profit attributable to equity holders decreased to RM47.8 million in FY25, compared with RM227.9 million recorded in FY24. The higher profit in the preceding year was primarily attributable to a net gain after tax on remeasurement of interest in a jointly controlled entity amounting to approximately RM184 million.

For FY25, the Group’s Engineering and Construction Division recorded revenue of RM940.6 million (FY24: RM1.05 billion), representing 47.7% of the Group’s consolidated revenue, and achieved an operating profit of RM2.9 million, reversing from an operating loss of RM25.4 million in FY24.

Meanwhile, the Group’s Property Development Division achieved higher revenue and operating profit of RM806.8 million (FY24: RM516.2 million) and RM133.3 million (FY24: RM36.9 million). The growth in both the revenue and operating profit was primarily attributed to higher sales and billing, as well as land sales. To date, the Group’s unbilled sales stood at RM 959.8 million.

Dato’ Lee Tuck Fook, Group Managing Director, WCT Holdings Berhad said, “The healthy take-up rates for Adison (Phase 1B), W City Larkinton Johor Bahru, comprising residential units and retail shops reflect sustained demand for well-planned developments in strategic locations and reaffirm buyers’ confidence in WCT’s offerings.

The successful handover of The Maple Residences in WCity OUG @ Kuala Lumpur and Adenia apartments in Bandar Parklands, Klang further demonstrates our commitment to timely delivery.”

The Property Investment and Management Division recorded a lower revenue of RM225.6 million and an operating profit of RM67.1 million (FY24: RM268.5 million and RM370.4 million). The decline in revenue was primarily due to the absence of revenue contributions from Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru and Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre after the injection into Paradigm REIT on 10 June 2025. Operating profit was lower year-on-year mainly due to a gain on dilution of interest in a joint venture amounting to RM184 million recognised in preceding year.

“While the Group continues to see steady contributions across our core divisions, we are well positioned to capitalise on resilient consumer spending and rising tourist arrivals. In line with the momentum of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 initiative, we anticipate stronger performance across our retail malls and hotel portfolio, driven by higher footfall and increased occupancy rates,” Dato’ Lee concluded.

Maybank and TNB Electron launch EV charging pilot

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Maybank and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), through its electric vehicle (EV) charging arm, TNB Electron, today announced the launch of a strategic EV charging pilot at Maybank Academy, Bangi, marking the first collaboration between TNB Electron and a financial institution to support Malaysia’s sustainability agenda.

The initiative builds on a broader collaboration in sustainable finance and energy transition initiatives, including Maybank’s support for TNB’s Transition Finance Framework, translating strategic alignment into practical, on-ground implementation.

Dato’ Sri Khairussaleh Ramli, President and Group CEO of Maybank said: “This partnership underscores Maybank’s ROAR30 New Economy pillar that focuses on advancing urban and smart city solutions, as well as Maybank’s sustainability commitments. By making EV charging more accessible and convenient, we are supporting clients in shifting to cleaner mobility while addressing a key barrier to wider full EV adoption. With significant headroom for growth, Malaysia’s EV ecosystem still remains at an early but promising stage. In 2025, Maybank disbursed over RM1 billion for EV and qualified hybrid car financing.”

Malaysia’s EV industry is surging, with registrations up 106% year-on-year, led by hotspots like the Klang Valley, Johor Bahru, and Penang. With over 5,700 public charge points nationwide, drivers can charge conveniently for daily, weekend, and festive balik kampung travel. TNB Electron also offered a 25% per kWh discount during school holidays and peak festive periods to support adoption. TNB’s charging network points are strategically located at highways, trunk roads, commercial areas and TNB’s premises to support confident nationwide travel.

Under the partnership, TNB Electron will install, operate and maintain the charging facilities, leveraging TNB’s nationwide EV infrastructure expertise and Maybank’s network to support low-carbon mobility through a scalable and reliable model.

Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan, President/Chief Executive Officer of TNB added: “This collaboration marks a significant step forward in strengthening TNB Electron’s role as a key enabler of Malaysia’s EV ecosystem. With more than 260 EV charge points deployed nationwide, we are advancing grid readiness, enhancing system reliability and supporting long-term sustainability through partnerships with forward-looking organisations such as Maybank.”

With insights gained from this pilot, Maybank and TNB Electron will continue to explore opportunities for deploying EV charging facilities at selected Maybank branches across Peninsular Malaysia, focusing on strategically located sites to enhance accessibility and support the growing adoption of EVs nationwide.

Tealive expands FMCG Footprint through Jaya Grocer

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Tealive has launched its 3-in-1 premix beverage range at Jaya Grocer, the leading mass-premium supermarket chain, to bring its café-style drinks into Malaysian homes through everyday retail channels.

Loob Holding Founder and CEO Bryan Loo said the move came amid sustained growth in Malaysia’s at-home beverage segment, with more food and beverage operators expanding into packaged formats to diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on outlet traffic.

“Our partnership with Jaya Grocer has been an important part of Tealive’s journey, dating back to the Covid period when we first introduced our DIY Bubble Tea Kit to bring the Tealive experience into Malaysian homes. Today’s launch of our Tealive 3-in-1 premix range marks another meaningful milestone as we extend that experience into everyday routines,” he said.

“This collaboration allows consumers to enjoy their favourite Tealive beverages anytime, anywhere, while reinforcing our commitment to making café-quality drinks more accessible. As we continue to evolve into a complete beverage lifestyle brand, this retail expansion reflects our vision of becoming a seamless part of Malaysians’ daily lives, whether in-store or at home, plus offers an opportunity to leverage existing brand equity in new consumption occasions.”

The collaboration positions Jaya Grocer as Tealive’s strategic retail partner for this expansion, providing a curated supermarket platform and access to a broader consumer base seeking convenient, café-quality beverage options for at-home consumption.

Under the rollout, consumers can choose from milk tea, coffee and chocolate series. The milk tea range includes Signature Milk Tea, Gula Melaka Teh Tarik, and Milk Tea Matcha; the coffee series comprises Signature Coffee, Coffee Hazelnut, and Caramel Macchiato; and the chocolate range features Signature Chocolate, Chocolate Hazelnut, and Salted Dark Chocolate.

A key flavour signature across the range is Tealive’s brown sugar profile, incorporated into selected variants to replicate the brand’s popular caramelised brown sugar taste in premix form.

Jaya Grocer is the first supermarket chain to offer Tealive’s mixed-flavour 3+1 Fun Packs, designed for families and office settings seeking variety and value.