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  • Indonesia’s 90-Day trial work visa signals shift in short-term talent regulation

    Indonesia’s 90-Day trial work visa signals shift in short-term talent regulation

    Indonesia’s immigration framework has been quietly recalibrating how foreign professionals can legally engage in short-term work. In 2025, one visa category has emerged as a focal point of that shift: the Trial Work Visa, officially indexed as C18. Designed for probationary assignments and skills evaluations, the C18 reflects a broader policy move toward clearer boundaries between business visits, trial engagements, and full employment.

    For international companies exploring the Indonesian market—or testing candidates before committing to long-term hires—the C18 has become a practical, but tightly defined, option. Its structure highlights how Indonesian regulators are balancing openness to foreign expertise with stricter controls on work authorisation.

    The Trial Work Visa (C18) is classified as a visit visa, but unlike standard business visas, it explicitly permits limited, supervised work activities. Its purpose is narrow: allowing an Indonesian sponsor to assess a foreign professional’s skills, cultural fit, or project contribution over a short, fixed period.

    Under the rules confirmed by the Directorate General of Immigration in mid-2025, the C18 grants a maximum stay of 90 days. It is non-extendable, and it can only be used once per sponsoring company. These two features are intentional. Authorities have made clear that the C18 is not a workaround for long-term employment or repeated short stays, but a one-off trial window.

    This clarity marks a departure from earlier practices, when companies sometimes relied on business visas for activities that blurred into hands-on work.

    The growing relevance of the Trial Work Visa is tied to changing expectations around compliance. Indonesian immigration policy has become more explicit about what different visa categories allow—and what they do not. In that context, the C18 offers something that businesses value: legal certainty.

    For employers, the visa provides a compliant way to bring in specialists, consultants, or prospective hires for defined trial periods without immediately committing to a full work permit. For professionals, it offers a legitimate route to demonstrate capability on the ground, rather than through remote interviews alone.

    At the same time, the restrictions are clear. The visa does not permit salary payments or commercial remuneration in Indonesia. Any continuation beyond the trial period requires a transition to a proper work authorization, such as a KITAS.

    A key reason the C18 has attracted attention is the tightening of its rules. Applications lodged on or after mid-June 2025 fall under a new operational framework. Extensions are no longer available, and repeat use with the same sponsor is prohibited.

    Earlier applications submitted before that cutoff followed a more flexible regime, allowing shorter stays with extensions. The updated approach reflects a policy preference for decisiveness: trial periods should be clearly time-bound, with no ambiguity about next steps.

    This change also aligns with updates under Permenkumham No. 11/2024, which modernized Indonesia’s visa and stay-permit structure more broadly.

    In practice, the C18 is used across a range of industries. Technology firms deploy it to assess senior engineers or project leads. Manufacturing and industrial companies use it for technical specialists involved in commissioning or process trials. Professional services firms rely on it for short-term consulting or evaluation roles tied to potential employment.

    What these use cases have in common is structure. Immigration authorities expect the trial to be clearly defined in scope, duration, and purpose. Invitation letters typically outline the evaluation objectives, location, and timeline, reinforcing that the engagement is temporary and supervised.

    One of the most important aspects of the C18 is what it does not allow. Receiving salary, invoicing locally, or engaging in revenue-generating activities is prohibited. These limitations distinguish the visa from a work permit and reduce the risk of misuse.

    This distinction matters because Indonesia has increased coordination between immigration, manpower, and tax authorities. Activities that appear inconsistent with visa status are more likely to be questioned than in the past. For companies, using the correct visa category is no longer just a formality—it is part of broader regulatory risk management.

    The C18 is best viewed as a gateway rather than a destination. If both parties decide to proceed after the trial period, planning the transition to a KITAS must begin early. Because the trial visa cannot be extended, timing is critical to avoid gaps in legal status.

    This sequencing has become a common discussion point among foreign companies entering Indonesia. Immigration advisors often stress that the success of a trial engagement depends not only on performance, but on preparation for what comes next.

    Firms such as CPT Corporate are frequently referenced by employers navigating this transition, particularly for visa immigration strategy that aligns trial periods with longer-term workforce planning.

    The evolution of the Trial Work Visa offers insight into Indonesia’s broader immigration philosophy. The country remains open to foreign expertise, but expects activities to be properly categorized, time-limited, and transparent. Short-term flexibility is available—but within clearly defined boundaries.

    For foreign media observers, the C18 illustrates how Indonesia is refining, rather than restricting, access to its labor market. By formalising trial work arrangements, regulators reduce grey areas while giving businesses a clearer compliance pathway.

    As Indonesia continues to modernize its immigration systems, short-term work visas like the C18 are likely to play an increasingly visible role. Their appeal lies in precision: they allow companies to test, evaluate, and decide—without committing prematurely or operating in regulatory uncertainty.

    For professionals and employers alike, the message is straightforward. The opportunity exists, but it comes with firm rules. Understanding those rules—and planning beyond the 90-day window—is now an essential part of engaging talent in Indonesia’s evolving economy.

  • ‘War orphans’ express gratitude to Chinese foster parents

    ‘War orphans’ express gratitude to Chinese foster parents

    BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 February 2026 – Organized by the Japanese Repatriates and Japan-China Friendship Association, a delegation of 90 Japanese “war orphans,” along with their descendants and family members, visited Harbin in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province on September 11, 2025, for a cultural performance. The event served as an opportunity for participants to convey heartfelt gratitude to their Chinese foster parents who raised them, while also promoting messages of peace and historical reflection through their artistic expressions.

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    The association is dedicated to fostering mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and China. Its mission includes supporting the social welfare of Japanese “war orphans” left behind in China—individuals who endured significant hardship during the post-war turmoil and are still facing various challenges today. The organization also seeks to preserve and transmit the memories of these experiences to younger generations and to deepen bilateral exchanges.

    Following Japan’s surrender in 1945, more than 4,000 Japanese children were left behind in China and raised by Chinese families. Now advanced in age, the group has decided to undertake what they call their final “gratitude tour,” which coincides with the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Since 2009, these orphans have been traveling to China every few years to acknowledge the kindness of their Chinese foster parents and other benefactors who supported them.

    Sumie Ikeda, 81, head of the association of friendship of repatriates from China, is herself one of the Japanese orphans left behind in China. In an exclusive interview with CNS, she spoke in the fluent northeastern Chinese dialect of her childhood, reminiscing about her upbringing in Heilongjiang. “How could I be Japanese?” she reflected, her early identity obscured by the war’s aftermath. Separated from her biological family as an infant, she was raised in Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang Province. “My foster mother was truly an exceptional Chinese woman,” Ikeda said, noting that memories of her foster mother’s strength continue to sustain her.

    A pivotal moment occurred when she was eight and local Chinese authorities identified her Japanese heritage. The words of her foster mother, who insisted “This child is mine,” left an indelible mark on Ikeda. As an adult, her search for biological roots in 1980s Japan ended in hardship and betrayal, leaving her destitute and suicidal until rescued by the Chinese consulate.

    “My first life was given by my birth parents; my second by my adoptive parents,” she recounted. “In the most difficult times, it was always the Chinese people who reached out to us.”

    Ikeda’s story reflects a broader historical experience. Official Japanese records recognize 2,818 such “war orphans.” Their lives, Ikeda stresses, are a living indictment of the catastrophes caused by war.

    Yet, despite their hardships, their enduring sentiment is one of profound gratitude towards China. “Though Japanese by birth, we would not have survived without Chinese people,” Ikeda said.

    Their collective narrative delivers a dual message of profound gratitude and solemn warning. It pays tribute to the extraordinary compassion of ordinary Chinese people—a love that chose nurture over vengeance. “We must never let war happen again. Situations like ours must never be repeated,” Ikeda urged.

    “We are a group with the dual identity of both perpetrators and victims,” she reflected, a statement that embodies the complex legacy of history, humanity, and a plea for lasting peace.
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  • 精准至”膝”微：机器人助刀，开启关节置换新纪元

    精准至”膝”微：机器人助刀，开启关节置换新纪元

    马来西亚新山 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年2月20日 – Columbia Asia医院地不佬分院正引领膝关节护理进入精准化时代，通过融合资深骨科专家的临床经验与先进的机器人辅助手术技术，为患者提供从保守治疗到尖端手术的全方位解决方案。

    Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau Poster Hospital [TKR]

    膝骨关节炎作为常见的退行性疾病，其治疗需根据疾病阶段个性化定制。早期可通过透明质酸注射等非手术方式管理，而严重阶段则需手术干预以重建功能。

    “当保守治疗无法缓解疼痛时，膝关节置换术是恢复生活质量的可靠选择，”该院顾问骨科医生 Dr Hazli Sufian 表示，”我们现在借助机器人辅助技术，将手术精准度与可控性提升到全新水平。”

    该院采用的 CORI®️ 机器人辅助系统通过实时三维成像与智能规划，能在术中精确构建患者独特的膝关节模型，实现亚毫米级的精准截骨和个性化的软组织平衡，为植入物的长期稳定和膝关节的自然运动奠定基础。

    相比传统手术，机器人辅助技术通过个性化手术方案优化了手术路径，有助于减少组织创伤。临床实践表明，该技术可助力患者减轻术后疼痛、加速康复进程，并提升关节活动度。多数患者术后能更快地恢复日常活动能力。

    “这项技术的关键在于’增强与可控’，” Dr Hazli 补充道，”它并非取代医生，而是以外科医生为主导，提供实时数据与精准操作辅助，帮助团队更稳定地执行个性化规划，为患者带来可预测的优良结果。”

    Columbia Asia医院地不佬分院首席执行官 Dr James Chong 指出：”引进机器人辅助关节置换系统，体现了我们通过科技创新提升医疗质量的承诺。从精准规划到快速康复，我们致力于在每个环节优化患者的治疗体验。”

    核心优势：

    • 精准个性化： 基于患者独特解剖结构定制手术方案
    • 智能辅助操作： 精准定位辅助，优化手术步骤
    • 快速康复： 多数患者术后次日即可在指导下下地行走

    该院骨科中心现已全面开展机器人辅助膝关节置换手术，为饱受膝关节炎困扰的患者提供国际同步的精准医疗选择。

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    关于Columbia Asia医院地不佬

    Columbia Asia医院地不佬致力于以关爱、专业精神和临床卓越服务柔佛社区的医疗健康需求。医院配备先进的医疗技术，包括心脏导管实验室、乳腺X光摄影服务、128层CT扫描仪及1.5特斯拉MRI，提供全面的诊断与治疗能力，以支持及时、准确的临床决策。

    医院提供广泛的医疗专科服务，涵盖心脏科、肾脏科、内科、母胎医学、耳鼻喉科、普通外科、妇产科、呼吸内科、骨科及皮肤科。设备齐全的24/7急诊室，由随时待命的急诊医生支持，确保患者在任何时间都能获得及时、恰当的救治。

    Columbia Asia医院地不佬理念的核心是对个性化、以患者为中心的护理的坚定承诺——确保每一位个体在其整个医疗旅程中都能感到被倾听、被支持并得到良好照护。

    展望未来五年，Columbia Asia医院地不佬将把其战略方向与马来西亚第十三个国家发展计划对齐，重点聚焦于应对非传染性疾病。特别是，医院将通过涵盖预防、早期干预、医学管理、外科手术及长期随访的综合性、多学科护理模式，加强其在肥胖症管理方面的努力。这体现了医院积极应对影响柔佛社区最紧迫的公共卫生挑战之一的决心。

    同时，医院希望通过引入机器人辅助手术来提升其外科手术能力。此项投资旨在提升手术精度、改善临床结果、缩短恢复时间并提升整体患者体验，与全球最佳实践接轨。

    为满足柔佛州日益增长的医疗健康需求，Columbia Asia医院地不佬也正在规划未来的扩展，包括增加更多住院床位。此次扩展将使医院能够更好地服务社区不断增长的需求，同时在医疗服务提供中保持高标准的安全性、质量与可及性。通过战略协同、技术进步和容量扩展，Columbia Asia医院地不佬持续致力于支持柔佛州民众的长期健康与福祉。

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    Columbia Asia 医院集团30年来始终引领着私立医疗领域的优质服务发展。自1996年在莎阿南 (Shah Alam）设立首家医院至今，集团业务已拓展至槟城的最新院区，成为一家国际医疗服务机构,在东南亚区域运营共19家医院——其中马来西亚13家、印度尼西亚5家、越南1家。

    秉持”让优质私立医疗惠及大众”的宗旨，集团持续在人口稠密区域设立医院，让民众更容易获得及时且高效的医疗照护。在母公司亞洲壹康 (Asia OneHealthcare) 的支持下，Columbia Asia不仅提供符合国际标准的医疗服务，更致力于让高效、可信赖的医疗资源贴近社区。

    多年以来，Columbia Asia 始终将疾病早期筛查作为医疗服务的重要基石。通过引进先进技术实现精准诊断，并在此基础上推动微创治疗的开展，减少患者的术后负担。为满足社区的基础医疗需求，Columbia Asia 提供妇产科、儿科及普通外科等核心专科服务；同时已发展建立成具备更高复杂度治疗能力的三级医疗体系，包括神经外科、心脏疾病治疗、肿瘤综合治疗、癌症护理等专科服务。

    迈向新的发展阶段，Columbia Asia 将继续拓展医疗网络，并采用前沿医疗科技回应日益多元的健康需求。集团坚持严格的临床管理规范与医疗伦理准则，获得马来西亚健康质量协会（Malaysian Society for Quality in Health）专业认证。在安全与值得信赖的环境中，Columbia Asia 始终致力于为患者带来卓越的健康成效。

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  • Mentransformasi Penjagaan Lutut Melalui Ketepatan: Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau Menggabungkan Kepakaran Klinikal dengan Teknologi Robotik

    Mentransformasi Penjagaan Lutut Melalui Ketepatan: Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau Menggabungkan Kepakaran Klinikal dengan Teknologi Robotik

    JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 Februari 2026 – Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau terus memperkukuh penjagaan ortopedik berfokuskan pesakit dengan menawarkan rangkaian rawatan yang komprehensif untuk osteoartritis lutut, merangkumi rawatan konservatif seperti suntikan Asid Hyaluronik (HA) hingga ke pembedahan penggantian lutut sepenuhnya (Total Knee Replacement/TKR) bantuan robot yang canggih.

    Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau Poster Hospital [TKR]

    Osteoartritis lutut merupakan penyakit degeneratif yang lazim dikaitkan dengan faktor penuaan, kecederaan terdahulu, serta tekanan berulang pada sendi. Pada peringkat awal, keadaan ini selalunya boleh dikawal tanpa pembedahan, manakala degenerasi yang lebih teruk mungkin memerlukan intervensi pembedahan bagi memulihkan fungsi dan kualiti hidup pesakit.

    “Suntikan HA boleh membantu mengurangkan kesakitan dan meningkatkan pergerakan sendi pada peringkat awal osteoartritis,” kata Dr Hazli Sufian, Pakar Perunding Ortopedik dengan Minat Khusus dalam Artroplasti di Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau. “Tetapi apabila penyakit ini semakin progresif, pembedahan penggantian lutut menjadi pilihan paling berkesan untuk kelegaan kesakitan jangka panjang dan pemulihan fungsi.”

    Bagi meningkatkan ketepatan pembedahan dan hasil rawatan yang lebih diperibadikan, Dr Hazli dan pasukan beliau menggunakan sistem pembedahan bantuan robot CORI® oleh Smith+Nephew, menggantikan kaedah konvensional manual dengan teknologi berasaskan data yang menyokong pendekatan lebih tepat dan tersuai.

    “Sistem CORI® membolehkan kami memetakan anatomi lutut setiap pesakit secara masa nyata,” jelas Dr Hazli. “Ini membolehkan penyediaan tulang yang sangat tepat serta keseimbangan tisu lembut yang optimum, yang penting untuk kestabilan sendi, penjajaran yang baik, dan pergerakan lutut yang lebih semula jadi selepas pembedahan.”

    Selain meningkatkan ketepatan di bilik pembedahan, pembedahan bantuan robot turut memberikan manfaat sepanjang rawatan pesakit. Pendekatan yang diperibadikan ini berpotensi mengurangkan gangguan tisu yang tidak perlu, seterusnya mengurangkan kesakitan selepas pembedahan, risiko komplikasi yang lebih rendah, serta meningkatkan keyakinan pesakit semasa proses rehabilitasi. Ramai pesakit turut mengalami pergerakan yang lebih baik dan kembali kepada aktiviti harian dengan lebih lancar.

    Dengan menyesuaikan setiap prosedur mengikut anatomi individu, sistem CORI® menyokong konsistensi dan kebolehramalan hasil pembedahan; suatu faktor penting dalam memastikan kepuasan pesakit jangka panjang.

    Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau, Dr James Chong, berkata penggunaan teknologi penggantian lutut bantuan robot mencerminkan komitmen berterusan hospital terhadap kecemerlangan klinikal dan inovasi.

    “Pelaburan kami dalam teknologi pembedahan bantuan robot memperkukuh keseluruhan kesinambungan penjagaan—daripada perancangan pra-pembedahan dan ketepatan intraoperatif hingga kepada pemulihan dan rehabilitasi selepas pembedahan,” katanya. “Kesimpulannya, teknologi ini membolehkan kami meningkatkan hasil rawatan sambil memperbaiki keselesaan, keyakinan, dan pengalaman keseluruhan pesakit.”

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    Mengenai Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau

    Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau komited dalam memenuhi keperluan penjagaan kesihatan komuniti Johor dengan penuh keprihatinan, profesionalisme dan kecemerlangan klinikal. Dilengkapi dengan teknologi perubatan canggih termasuk Makmal Kateterisasi Jantung, perkhidmatan Mamografi, Imbasan CT 128-slice serta MRI 1.5 Tesla, hospital ini menyediakan keupayaan diagnostik dan rawatan yang menyeluruh bagi menyokong pembuatan keputusan klinikal yang tepat dan berkesan.

    Hospital ini menawarkan pelbagai kepakaran perubatan merangkumi Kardiologi, Nefrologi, Perubatan Dalaman, Perubatan Feto-Maternal, Telinga, Hidung dan Tekak (ENT), Pembedahan Am, Obstetrik dan Ginekologi (O&G), Perubatan Respiratori, Ortopedik serta Dermatologi. Jabatan Kecemasan yang beroperasi sepenuhnya 24 jam sehari, 7 hari seminggu, disokong oleh Pegawai Perubatan Kecemasan yang bertugas, memastikan pesakit menerima rawatan segera dan bersesuaian pada bila-bila masa.

    Teras falsafah Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau adalah komitmen kukuh terhadap penjagaan yang diperibadikan dan berfokuskan pesakit—memastikan setiap individu didengari, disokong dan dijaga dengan baik sepanjang perjalanan rawatan mereka.

    Dalam tempoh lima tahun akan datang, Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau akan menyelaraskan hala tuju strategiknya selaras dengan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK-13), dengan penekanan khusus terhadap penanganan Penyakit Tidak Berjangkit (NCD). Secara khusus, hospital ini akan memperkukuh usaha pengurusan obesiti melalui model penjagaan bersepadu dan multidisiplin yang merangkumi pencegahan, intervensi awal, rawatan perubatan, intervensi pembedahan serta pemantauan jangka panjang. Pendekatan ini mencerminkan usaha proaktif dalam menangani salah satu cabaran kesihatan awam yang paling mendesak dalam kalangan komuniti Johor.

    Seiring dengan itu, hospital ini telah mempertingkatkan keupayaan pembedahannya melalui penggunaan pembedahan berbantu robot. Pelaburan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan ketepatan pembedahan, memperbaiki hasil klinikal, memendekkan tempoh pemulihan serta meningkatkan pengalaman pesakit secara keseluruhan, selaras dengan amalan terbaik di peringkat global.

    Bagi memenuhi permintaan penjagaan kesihatan yang semakin meningkat di Johor, Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau juga merancang peluasan pada masa hadapan, termasuk penambahan bilangan katil pesakit dalam. Peluasan ini akan membolehkan hospital memberikan perkhidmatan yang lebih menyeluruh sambil mengekalkan standard keselamatan, kualiti dan aksesibiliti penjagaan yang tinggi.

    Melalui penyelarasan strategik, kemajuan teknologi dan peluasan kapasiti, Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau kekal komited dalam menyokong kesihatan dan kesejahteraan jangka panjang masyarakat Johor.

    Tentang Columbia Asia

    Kumpulan Hospital Columbia Asia telah menerajui khidmat kesihatan swasta sejak ia ditubuhkan 30 tahun yang lalu. Sejak 1996, ia telah berkembang dari sebuah hospital di Shah Alam ke 19 hospital di Asia Tenggara; 13 di Malaysia, lima di Indonesia, dan satu di Vietnam. Selama ianya ditubuhkan, strategi dan fokusnya ialah untuk menyediakan akses perkhidmatan kesihatan swasta kepada pelbagai lapisan masyarakat. Berlandaskan objektif ini, hospital-hospital Columbia Asia dibangunkan di kawasan kediaman berpopulasi tinggi. Sebagai anak syarikat Asia OneHealthcare, Columbia Asia memperluaskan lagi perkhidmatannya dengan membawa penjagaan kesihatan bertaraf dunia kepada masyarakat setempat.

    Columbia Asia sentiasa menekankan kepentingan pengesanan awal penyakit. Ini dilaksanakan melalui penggunaan teknologi canggih untuk mendapatkan diagnosis yang tepat, lantas membolehkan prosedur yang minimal invasif. Bagi memenuhi keperluan kesihatan umum dalam komuniti, Columbia Asia menawarkan disiplin teras seperti obstetrik & ginekologi, pediatrik, dan pembedahan am. Kini, perkhidmatannya meliputi penjagaan kesihatan tertier yang menangani bidang perubatan yang kompleks seperti pembedahan saraf, rawatan penyakit jantung, dan penjagaan kanser.

    Menjelang dekad baharu, Columbia Asia terus mengadaptasi teknologi terkini bagi memenuhi keperluan masyarakat yang semakin ramai. Dengan menegakkan tadbir urus klinikal yang ketat, etika perubatan yang tinggi, serta pengiktirafan oleh Malaysian Society for Quality in Health, Columbia Asia terus mencapai hasil rawatan yang cemerlang dalam persekitaran yang selamat dan boleh dipercayai.

  • Transforming Knee Surgery: Columbia Asia Combines Expertise and Robotics for Better Outcomes

    Transforming Knee Surgery: Columbia Asia Combines Expertise and Robotics for Better Outcomes

    JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2026 – Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau is advancing patient-centred knee care by offering a full continuum of treatment for osteoarthritis, ranging from Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injections to state-of-the-art robotic-assisted total knee replacement (TKR).

    Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau Poster Hospital [TKR]

    “Our knees are subjected to wear and tear over time due to aging, injuries, and repetitive stress,” said Dr Hazli Sufian, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with Special Interest in Arthroplasty at Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau. “While HA injections can help relieve pain and improve mobility in early-stage osteoarthritis, advanced cases often require knee replacement surgery for long-term relief and function.”

    Dr Hazli and his surgical team have replaced conventional techniques with the CORI® robotic-assisted system by Smith+Nephew, an advanced technology designed to enhance precision and personalise knee replacement procedures.

    “The CORI® system allows surgeons to capture patient-specific anatomical data in real time, enabling more precise bone preparation and soft tissue balancing,” Dr Hazli explained. “This contributes to improved joint stability, better alignment, and more natural knee movement after surgery.”

    Beyond surgical precision, robotic-assisted technology improves the overall patient experience. The personalised approach can lead to reduced tissue disruption, less post-operative pain, and lower risk of complications. Many patients also benefit from enhanced mobility, greater confidence in joint function, and a potentially faster return to daily activities and rehabilitation.

    By tailoring each procedure to the patient’s unique anatomy, the CORI® system supports predictable outcomes and consistent surgical results, which are key to long-term patient satisfaction.

    Dr James Chong, CEO of Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau, said the introduction of robotic-assisted knee replacement reflects the hospital’s commitment to advancing patient-centred care through innovation.

    “Our investment in robotic-assisted surgery enhances not only surgical precision but also the overall patient journey—from pre-operative planning and intra-operative accuracy to post-operative recovery and rehabilitation,” he said. “This technology allows us to deliver high-quality outcomes while improving comfort, confidence, and experience for our patients.”

    Hashtag: #ColumbiaAsiaHospitalTebrau #RightHereForYou #MalaysiaPRAwards2025 #PRCA #HealthcareExcellence #TeamTebrau #CommunityCare #HospitalCommunications #AwardWinningTeam #TotalKneeReplacement #RoboticTotalKneeReplacement






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    About Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau

    Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the Johor community with compassion, professionalism, and clinical excellence. Equipped with advanced medical technology—including a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Mammography services, a 128-slice CT Scan, and a 1.5 Tesla MRI—the hospital delivers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities to support timely and accurate clinical decision-making.

    The hospital offers a broad range of medical specialties, including Cardiology, Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology (O&G), Respiratory Medicine, Orthopaedics, and Dermatology. A fully operational 24/7 Emergency Room, supported by on-call Emergency Physicians, ensures that patients receive immediate and appropriate care at any time of the day.

    At the core of Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau’s philosophy is a strong commitment to personalized, patient-centred care—ensuring that every individual feels heard, supported, and well cared for throughout their healthcare journey.

    Looking ahead over the next five years, Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau will align its strategic direction with Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK-13), with a focused emphasis on addressing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). In particular, the hospital will strengthen its efforts in obesity management through integrated, multidisciplinary care models encompassing prevention, early intervention, medical management, surgical intervention and long-term follow-up. This reflects a proactive approach to tackling one of the most pressing public health challenges affecting the Johor community.

    In parallel, the hospital has advanced its surgical capabilities through the adoption of robotic-assisted surgery. This investment is aimed at enhancing surgical precision, improving clinical outcomes, reducing recovery times, and elevating overall patient experience, in line with global best practices.

    To meet the growing healthcare demands of Johor, Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau is also planning for future expansion, including the addition of more inpatient beds. This expansion will enable the hospital to better serve the increasing needs of the community while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and accessibility in care delivery.

    Through strategic alignment, technological advancement, and capacity expansion, Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau remains committed to supporting the long-term health and well-being of the Johorean population.

    About Columbia Asia

    For 30 years, Columbia Asia Group of hospitals has been at the forefront of quality healthcare in the private healthcare industry. Established in 1996, it has evolved from its first hospital in Shah Alam to its latest in Penang, to date. As an international healthcare provider, its services span across 19 hospitals in the region; 13 in Malaysia, five in Indonesia, and one in Vietnam. Through the years, the company strategy has always been about making private healthcare accessible to all, hence its hospitals are strategically located in densely populated areas. Under the umbrella of private healthcare company, Asia OneHealthcare, the Columbia Asia group has expanded its reach to bring not just world-class, but also effective healthcare, closer to home.

    Through the years, Columbia Asia’s emphasis has consistently been about early detection of diseases. This is carried out by way of advanced technology for precise diagnostics, resulting in minimally invasive procedures. To fulfil the typical healthcare needs of communities, Columbia Asia offers core disciplines such as obstetrics & gynecology, pediatrics, and general surgery. Today, it also provides tertiary healthcare addressing more complex fields of medicine such as neurosurgery, cardiac disease treatments, and integrated cancer care.

    As it approaches a new decade, Columbia Asia continues to expand; adopting cutting-edge technology to meet the ever-increasing needs of today’s discerning customers. Upholding strict clinical governance, medical ethics and acknowledged by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health, Columbia Asia continues to deliver excellent patient outcomes in a safe and trusted environment.

    Columbia Asia. Right Here For You.

  • GLM-5が登場、AIの新時代へ：モデルがエンジニアとして進化

    GLM-5が登場、AIの新時代へ：モデルがエンジニアとして進化

    シンガポール – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年2月19日 – GLM-5がオープンソースとして公開され、人工知能の潮流が大きく変わりつつあります。大規模言語モデルは、コードスニペットやインターフェースプロトタイプの生成だけでなく、システム全体の構築や複雑なエンドツーエンドのタスクの実行も担うようになっています。これは、いわゆる「バイブコーディング」から、研究者の間で広まりつつある「エージェント型エンジニアリング」への移行を示すものです。

    LLM性能評価：エージェント、推論、コーディング
    LLM性能評価：エージェント、推論、コーディング

    この新たな段階のために構築されたGLM-5は、コーディングや自律的なタスク実行において最も優れたオープンソースモデルのひとつです。現実的なプログラミング環境、特に、複雑なシステム設計や、継続的な計画や実行が必要となる長期タスク（long-horizon task）において、Claude Opus 4.5に迫る性能を発揮します。

    このモデルはキャパシティーと効率の向上を目指す新たなアーキテクチャーに基づいています。総パラメーター数は3,550億から7,440億に、アクティブパラメーター数は320億から400億に増加し、事前学習データは28.5兆トークンに拡大しました。さらに、学習方法も進化しています。Slimeと呼ばれるフレームワークにより、非同期の強化学習を大規模に展開できるようになり、モデルが長時間にわたるやり取りから継続的に学習し、学習後の効率を高めることが可能となります。また、DeepSeek Sparse Attentionを新たに導入し、長いコンテキストにおける性能を維持しつつ、展開コストを削減し、トークン効率を向上させます。

    ベンチマークでも顕著な性能の向上が示されています。GLM-5はSWE-bench-Verifiedでは77.8、Terminal Bench 2.0では56.2と、オープンソースモデルとしては最高のスコアを記録しており、ソフトウェアエンジニアリング関連の複数のタスクにおいてGemini 3 Proを上回っています。自動販売機ビジネスを１年間運営するシミュレーションベンチマークのVending Bench 2においては、最終的な収支が4,432ドルとなり、運用面とコスト面の両方で他のオープンソースモデルを上回りました。

    これらの結果は、長期的な目標の維持、リソース管理、多段階の処理の連携という、エージェント型エンジニアリングに求められる特性を示しています。モデルがこのような機能をますます担うようになる中で、最前線のAIはコードを生成するものから、実際に機能するシステムを提供するものにシフトしつつあるようです。

    チャットおよび公式APIアクセス
    Z.ai Chat: https://chat.z.ai
    GLM Coding Plan: https://z.ai/subscribe?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=launch

    オープンソースリポジトリー
    GitHub: https://github.com/zai-org/GLM-5
    Hugging Face: https://huggingface.co/zai-org/GLM-5

    ブログ
    GLM-5技術ブログ: https://z.ai/blog/glm-5

    Hashtag: #ZAI

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  • GLM-5 Launch Signals a New Era in AI: When Models Become Engineers

    GLM-5 Launch Signals a New Era in AI: When Models Become Engineers

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2026 – GLM-5, newly released as open source, signals a broader shift in artificial intelligence. Large language models are moving beyond generating code snippets or interface prototypes toward building complete systems and carrying out complex, end-to-end tasks. The change marks a transition from so-called “vibe coding” to what researchers increasingly describe as agentic engineering.

    LLM Performance Evaluation: Agentic, Reasoning and Coding
    LLM Performance Evaluation: Agentic, Reasoning and Coding

    Built for this new phase, GLM-5 ranks among the strongest open-source models for coding and autonomous task execution. In practical programming settings, its performance approaches that of Claude Opus 4.5, particularly in complex system design and long-horizon tasks requiring sustained planning and execution.

    The model rests on a new architecture aimed at scaling both capability and efficiency. Its parameter count has expanded from 355bn to 744bn, with active parameters rising from 32bn to 40bn, while pre-training data has grown to 28.5trn tokens. These increases are paired with advances in training methods. A framework called Slime enables asynchronous reinforcement learning at a larger scale, allowing the model to learn continuously from extended interactions and improve post-training efficiency. GLM-5 also introduces DeepSeek Sparse Attention, which maintains long-context performance while cutting deployment costs and improving token efficiency.

    Benchmarks suggest strong gains. On SWE-bench-Verified and Terminal Bench 2.0, GLM-5 scores 77.8 and 56.2, respectively, the highest reported results for open-source models, surpassing Gemini 3 Pro in several software-engineering tasks. On Vending Bench 2, which simulates running a vending-machine business over a year, it finishes with a balance of $4,432, leading other open-source models in operational and economic management.

    These results highlight the qualities required for agentic engineering: maintaining goals across long horizons, managing resources, and coordinating multi-step processes. As models increasingly assume these capabilities, the frontier of AI appears to be shifting from writing code to delivering functioning systems.

    Chat & Official API Access

    Z.ai Chat: https://chat.z.ai
    GLM Coding Plan: https://z.ai/subscribe?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=launch

    Open-Source Repositories

    GitHub: https://github.com/zai-org/GLM-5
    Hugging Face: https://huggingface.co/zai-org/GLM-5

    Blog
    GLM-5 Technical Blog: https://z.ai/blog/glm-5
    Hashtag: #ZAI

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  • Vietnam Airlines Unveils Major Fleet Expansion with Up to US$ 8.1 Billion Order for 50 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

    Vietnam Airlines Unveils Major Fleet Expansion with Up to US$ 8.1 Billion Order for 50 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

    HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2026 – Vietnam Airlines, the National Flag Carrier of Vietnam, signed an agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 narrow-body aircraft in Washington, D.C. (USA), in the presence of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and Vietnamese officials as part of his visit to the United States to attend the Board of Peace.

    Vietnam Airlines Unveils

    On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, the airline’s leadership also met with Boeing to discuss a subsequent plan to invest in 30 wide-body aircraft in the coming period, with an estimated total value of over USD 12 billion, in support of its international network development strategy.

    This landmark agreement represents a cornerstone of Vietnam Airlines’ long-term fleet modernization strategy. The airline is scheduled to take delivery of the aircraft between 2030 and 2032, with the expansion expected to increase its total fleet to approximately 151 aircraft by 2030. The US$8.1 Billion (at 2025 catalog pricing) investment prioritizes the development of the narrow-body fleet to enhance network frequency, operational flexibility and cost efficiency, while strengthening competitiveness in the next phase of growth.

    The Boeing 737-8 aircraft will primarily operate on domestic and regional Asian routes, supporting rising passenger demand and strengthening regional connectivity. Over the next five years, Vietnam Airlines targets sustained double-digit average annual growth across key operating indicators, in line with the robust expansion of Vietnam’s aviation market.

    Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines, said: “Vietnam Airlines is taking a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to strengthening its capabilities, spanning fleet modernization, financial resilience and the development of high quality talent, to support our long term growth ambitions. The investment in 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft marks a significant step in building a modern, fuel efficient fleet while enhancing operational performance and elevating service standards to meet international benchmarks. This agreement also deepens the long standing strategic partnership between Vietnam Airlines and Boeing, creating a strong foundation for our ambition to become a five star international airline by 2030.”

    Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said: “We are proud to build on our partnership with Vietnam Airlines and support them as they pair the 737 MAX with the 787 Dreamliner to further scale regional networks and strengthen connectivity across Asia. The 737‑8’s capabilities, economics and passenger experience make it an ideal airplane to support Vietnam Airlines’ growth plans.”

    Boeing 737-8 is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing’s history, recognized for its advanced design, operational reliability, and sustainability performance. With seating for up to 200 passengers and a range of up to 6,570 kilometers, the aircraft offers strong flexibility across short- and medium-haul networks.

    Powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines and incorporating an optimized aerodynamic design and advanced technology winglets, the 737 reduces fuel use and emissions by 20 percent compared to the airplanes it replaces. On average, each aircraft is expected to save up to 8 million pounds of CO₂ emissions annually, supporting the airline’s network expansion while lowering operating costs.

    The Boeing Sky Interior further enhances the passenger experience, featuring larger pivoting bins, advanced LED lighting, larger windows, and a spacious cabin architecture that delivers a modern and comfortable flying experience.

    Beyond fleet expansion, this investment underscores Vietnam Airlines’ long-term commitment to sustainable development, emissions reduction, and service excellence. With the addition of the 737-8, the airline is strengthening its operational capabilities and adherence to international safety and service standards.

    To secure diversified funding sources, Vietnam Airlines in 2025 engaged in discussions with domestic banks and dominant U.S. financial institutions, including EXIM Bank and Citi, to arrange financing for strategic projects such as fleet investment.

    Building on strengthened financial foundations and improving operational performance, Vietnam Airlines continues to expand its global footprint, including the recent launch of a record 14 new international routes. The introduction of the Boeing 737-8 will further enhance the airline’s capacity to capture growth in the Asia Pacific aviation market, expand connectivity and elevate service quality, as it advances toward its goal of becoming a five-star airline by 2030.
    Hashtag: #VietnamAirlines #Boeing7378 #FleetExpansion #AviationIndustry #AirlineGrowth

    www.vietnamairlines.com

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  • Infinix NOTE 60 SERIES Brings Innovation with Interactive Design and Snapdragon Processor

    Infinix NOTE 60 SERIES Brings Innovation with Interactive Design and Snapdragon Processor

    Designed as the next milestone in Infinix’s flagship journey, the NOTE 60 SERIES elevates the brand’s signature NOTE line with a sharper focus on flagship-class performance, expressive design, and immersive everyday experiences that go beyond expectations.

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February 2026 – At its annual flagship showcase, Infinix today unveiled the NOTE 60 SERIES, featuring the NOTE 60 Pro and NOTE 60—demonstrating a new chapter in delivering premium technology experiences to global users.

    Infinix NOTE 60 Pro
    Infinix NOTE 60 Pro

    Advancing design and performance within its class, the NOTE 60 Pro marks a significant milestone as Infinix’s first smartphone built on the Snapdragon® 7s Gen 4 Mobile Platform, delivering exceptional responsiveness and seamless multitasking that befits flagship-level performance.

    It further elevates everyday experiences with an avant-garde Active Matrix Display that stays invisible when inactive, yet transforms into a dynamic interface for personalized interactivity, intelligent notifications, and on-screen entertainment—expanding what a smartphone can do in everyday life. Paired with a fluid 144Hz 1.5K Ultra HDR Cinematic Display and immersive SOUND BY JBL, the NOTE 60 Pro sets a new benchmark for premium multimedia experiences within its segment, proving that exceptional technology can be both powerful and pleasurable.

    “NOTE 60 SERIES is our annual flagship showcase—an ‘all‑out’ blockbuster created with industry leaders,” said Tony Zhao, CEO of Infinix. “Embracing a whole-series 5G strategy, we are bringing together the best of performance, design, and entertainment—from our first NOTE powered by Snapdragon from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., to premium design craftsmanship with Pininfarina, and immersive SOUND BY JBL. This ensures we deliver a pleasurable, fun experience that lets our global consumers actively enjoy the best modern technology.”

    Performance Without Compromise with Snapdragon

    The NOTE 60 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon® 7s Gen 4 Mobile Platform, delivering robust multitasking and exceptional gaming efficiency with up to 75%¹ faster CPU performance and 210%¹ improved GPU rendering compared to the NOTE 50 Pro. Infinix and Qualcomm Technologies have collaborated for the NOTE 60 Pro, integrating Infinix’s proprietary performance engine to fully harness the hardware’s capabilities. These optimizations deliver up to 25%¹ enhancement in multitasking performance, significantly faster app launch speeds, and a smoother, more stable experience when switching between apps during heavy use.

    Powered by its strong Snapdragon chipset, the NOTE 60 Pro takes gaming performance even further, delivering smooth high‑frame‑rate gameplay across popular titles. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Honor of Kings run up to 120 FPS, ensuring ultra‑responsive, fluid action even during intense team battles. To maintain consistent performance, the NOTE 60 Pro also introduces an upgraded 3D IceCore Vapor Chamber cooling system featuring a 0.36 mm copper sheet that directs heat from the chipset to the vapor chamber, reducing temperature by up to 3 °C¹ during intense gaming for stable, sustained performance.

    Active Matrix Display: Functionality Through Design

    Featured on the back of the NOTE 60 Pro, the all-new Active Matrix Display represents a major design innovation for the NOTE SERIES.

    This miniature, interactive LED interface stays invisible until activated, then instantly lights up to show smart notifications, animated pets, or mini-games. It enables at-a-glance information, versatile alerts, and moments of playful interaction. Users can personalize it with custom signatures, emojis, or dynamic patterns, giving users a creative outlet to express their personality and emotions, and turning the phone into a more emotionally connected personal companion.

    Built around a robust one-piece frame of high-strength aluminum alloy with a refined micro-matte texture, the NOTE 60 Pro delivers a sophisticated, high-end feel while offering durable practicality and dependable IP64 protection² against dust, splashes, and everyday wear. Infinix NOTE 60 SERIES introduces multiple practical functions on the robust middle frame, including the new One‑Tap Button providing instant, customizable activation of Silent Mode or tools like the flashlight. It also features an industry-exclusive Advanced Health Monitor, providing proactive wellness tracking of key vitals like heart rate, blood oxygen, and long-term HRV to deliver actionable health insights.

    Immersive Entertainment: A Stunning 1.5K Display Paired with SOUND BY JBL

    The NOTE 60 Pro is engineered for an immersive, all-day comfortable audiovisual experience. It features a vivid 1.5K display with ultra-slim bezels, reaching 4500 nits peak brightness for visibility in any light and a 144Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth visuals. The display is designed for extended viewing comfort, featuring motion sickness prevention technology, which helps users stay comfortable while reading, watching videos, or gaming when commuting or traveling. Last but not least, NOTE 60 Pro is protected by durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i, and this visual excellence is complemented by a high-fidelity stereo sound system with SOUND BY JBL, to complete a truly compelling entertainment experience.

    Capture Anything, Day or Night: The Pro-Grade Camera Setup

    At the core of the Infinix NOTE 60 Pro’s imaging system is the exclusive 50MP OIS Night Master Camera, engineered to deliver crystal-clear photos and stable videos even in low light. Paired with a 112° ultrawide sensor, the system effortlessly captures everything from expansive landscapes to group portraits.

    The device marks a major leap in imaging with Infinix’s first Ultra HDR pipeline, enabling full-chain HDR imaging, from capture and processing to display for brilliant, true-to-life photos. This high-end shooting mode preserves details in shadows and highlights that standard shots often miss, resulting in greater dynamic contrast range and rendering everything from daylight to neon with perfect clarity. Complementing this, the new Live Photo mode captures life as it happens and turns every photo into a vivid, pocket-sized memory.

    Rounding out the professional imaging suite are intelligent features like 2x Lossless Portrait Zoom for studio-quality framing, 4K Ultra-Steady Video recording³ with creative filters, and the Infinix AI Studio for effortless, intelligent editing.

    All-Day Power, Intelligent Care

    The NOTE 60 Pro features a battery capacity up to 6500mAh⁴, a substantial 25%¹ increase over its predecessor. This provides ample power to support all-day browsing, messaging, and gameplay. To ensure power and performance are maintained in the long run, Infinix combines the increased energy density with an industry-first active healing system that automatically repairs internal battery materials in the long term, extending the battery longevity up to 200 cycles over time and ensuring at least 6 years of effective, hassle-free battery performance. The NOTE 60 Pro keeps you charged with 90W wired and 30W wireless⁵ charging. For the fastest wireless experience, an Infinix MagCharge phone case⁵ is included to guarantee perfect alignment. This gives you both the speed and the flexible convenience to power up seamlessly throughout your day.

    Infinix NOTE 60: Flagship Implementation with Greater Accessibility

    A design similar in high-end refinement to the NOTE 60 Pro’s graces Infinix NOTE 60, another 5G phone featuring a premium metal frame, a 1.5K Ultra HDR display at up to 144Hz, and exceptional battery capacity with advanced charging and longevity management. It’s built around the ultra-efficient MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 5G mobile platform and delivers true 5G performance. The NOTE 60 sports many of the quality features common to the latest NOTE lineup, including Active Halo notification lighting, highly optimized system-level software, and the 3D IceCore Vapor Chamber cooling system. It retains the 50MP OIS Night Master Cam and Live Photo mode of NOTE 60 Pro, promising fun memory capture, editing, organization, and sharing with family, friends, and more.

    Beyond “Pro”: Expanding the NOTE 60 SERIES

    As a key step in its flagship journey, Infinix also previewed the NOTE 60 Ultra, marking a bold move into the premium segment. Designed by Pininfarina, the NOTE 60 Ultra introduces breakthroughs in form and delivers comprehensive upgrades in imaging, performance, and connectivity—representing the pinnacle of performance and experience within the NOTE 60 SERIES. More details about the NOTE 60 Ultra will be announced at a later date.

    Demonstrating Infinix’s commitment to long‑term user support, the entire NOTE 60 SERIES comes equipped with the upgraded XOS 16, offering three generations of XOS platform upgrades and five years of security patches⁶. In addition, the whole series also supports eSIM connectivity⁷, providing users with greater flexibility and convenience in managing their mobile network experience.

    Product availability

    NOTE 60 Pro is available in five colors:* Mist Titanium, Solar Orange, Deep Ocean Blue, Mocha Brown, Frost Silver, Torino Black (Design by Pininfarina)*

    It will be available in three variants:* 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB

    NOTE 60 is available in five colors:* Mist Titanium, Rose Gold, Fizz Blue, Midnight Black, Mocha Brown

    It will be available in two variants:* 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB

    *Availability may vary by country/region. The Turino Black (Design by Pininfarina) will be released at a later date. Please consult local retailers and third-party shopping websites for more purchasing options.

    *Available storage and RAM are less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software pre-installed on the device.

    Price and availability vary between markets and sales channels. Please refer to the Infinix Official website for product availability and detailed regional sales information.

    Disclaimer

    Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

    ¹All data comes from Infinix laboratories. The testing data may vary slightly between different test versions and testing environments.

    ²The phone is dustproof and splash-proof under normal use. Under controlled laboratory conditions, its performance can reach IP64 level under IEC 60529 standard. Differences exist between real-life scenarios. Any damage caused to the phone by immersion in liquid is not covered under the warranty.

    ³Record at up to 4K 30 fps, with ultra-steady stabilization and a wide range of creative filters.

    ⁴Battery capacity and configurations may vary by market.

    ⁵MagCharge requires using the Infinix-branded magnetic attachment phone case.

    ⁶The specific XOS upgrade plan for each model will be announced separately. Please note that availability of this upgrade may be limited in certain countries.

    ⁷eSIM availability is carrier and region-dependent; it may not be supported in all countries.

    Hashtag: #Infinix

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    About Infinix

    Established in 2013, Infinix is an innovation-driven brand dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology, bold design, and outstanding performance. The brand provides smart, enjoyable mobile experiences that enhance everyday life. Beyond smartphones, Infinix has expanded its portfolio to include TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and more—building a comprehensive ecosystem of smart devices. Currently, Infinix products are available in over 70 countries and regions worldwide, including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

    For more information, please visit:

    Snapdragon branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.Qualcomm, Snapdragon, Qualcomm Oryon, Hexagon and Adreno are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.

  • comforte AG and ITSS Global Launch Solution to Minimize Sensitive Data Exposure for Temenos Transact Banks

    comforte AG and ITSS Global Launch Solution to Minimize Sensitive Data Exposure for Temenos Transact Banks

    New integration adds data-centric protection to Temenos Transact, streamlining compliance, secure modernization, and AI analytics.

    WIESBADEN, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 18 February 2026 – comforte AG, a global leader in data-centric security, and ITSS Global, a premier Temenos delivery partner, have announced a collaboration to help retail, commercial and private banks using Temenos Transact eliminate the risks associated with clear-text personally identifiable information (PII) and payment data across core banking systems and their connected environments.
    As banks accelerate digital transformation and data-driven programs such as fraud prevention and AI, exposure of sensitive data across systems has become a growing concern. Regulators and industry standards worldwide are also raising the bar for how banks protect sensitive data and prove control across connected environments, including PCI DSS, privacy requirements, and resilience expectations. The comforte and ITSS collaboration addresses these challenges with a co-developed solution that extends data protection into Temenos Transact environments without complex customization.
    Delivered by ITSS as part of its Temenos services, the integration leverages comforte’s TAMUNIO technology for centralized policy management, tokenization, and controlled de-tokenization, keeping sensitive data protected across environments while still supporting reporting, analytics, and downstream processing, including fraud detection workflows and AI-driven insights built on Transact data.

    Turning Security into an Enabler
    “The modern threat landscape demands a shift from securing systems to securing the data itself,” said Henning Horst, CTO at comforte. “Today’s regulators and auditors expect readable data to stay out of places it doesn’t belong. Together with ITSS, we help banks prove that control and move faster on analytics, fraud initiatives, and AI programs using protected data.”

    Safe Implementation into Temenos Transact
    “As banks modernize their Temenos environments, the real security challenge is no longer the perimeter. It is protecting sensitive data as it moves across core systems, analytics platforms, and the cloud,” said Somasundaram M, Regional Sales Director, MEA at ITSS. “Through our partnership with comforte, we enable Temenos clients to embed data-centric tokenization directly into their transformation journeys. This significantly reduces breach exposure, supports compliance with evolving regulatory mandates such as PCI DSS 4.0 and GDPR, and allows banks to adopt cloud, analytics, and AI-driven use cases without compromising data sovereignty or performance.”

    To learn more or request a briefing, visit comforte.com. You can alsocontact us via email: sales@comforte.com / marketing@ITSSglobal.com.Hashtag: #comforteAG

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    About comforte AG

    comforte AG is a leading provider of data-centric security solutions that empower enterprises to protect sensitive information throughout its lifecycle while maintaining its usability for business operations. Headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, comforte is a trusted partner for global enterprises across various industries. The TAMUNIO data security platform automates the discovery, classification and protection of data within complex IT environments. With over 25 years of expertise, comforte safeguards data for over 300 global customers, including industry leaders like Visa and Mastercard, enabling them to drive digital transformation, optimize operations, and achieve sustainable growth with confidence.
    For more information, visit comforte.com and follow comforte AG on LinkedIn.

    About ITSS
    ITSS Global is a Geneva-headquartered technology services and solutions provider with a presence in more than 25 strategic locations worldwide. Since 2001, ITSS Global has delivered best-in-class outcomes through deep banking expertise and strong technical capabilities, supporting organizations with end-to-end IT modernization and operational excellence. The company provides expertise across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services—helping clients enhance performance, strengthen security, and scale with confidence.

    A multi-certified Temenos partner, ITSS Global has supported 300+ clients globally as a system integrator across the full Temenos suite, while also delivering complementary solutions that extend and enhance the Temenos core—enabling future-ready banking transformation through cloud adaptability, AI enablement, and continuous innovation.

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