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Dual recognition across customer service and MICE strengthens the airline’s proposition as it continues to advance its customer experience and commercial offering

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2026 – Malaysia Airlines has secured major accolades across customer service and the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) segment, reinforcing its customer proposition as it continues to advance its transformation under Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP3.0).

At the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, Malaysia Airlines was named Best Airline Staff in Asia, while its cabin crew ranked third in the World’s Best Airline Cabin Crew category, rising five places from eighth in 2025. The airline also climbed six places to 21st in the World’s Top 100 Airlines ranking. Other results included second place in World’s Best Airport Services, a debut at 18th in World’s Best Business Class Airlines, 12th in World’s Best Economy Class Airlines, 11th in World’s Cleanest Airline and 10th among the Top 10 Airlines in Asia.

Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of MAG, said, “This recognition is a reflection of the collective efforts of our people across the airport, onboard and behind the scenes, who come together every day to deliver Malaysian Hospitality throughout the customer journey. Reaching this milestone after years of consistently climbing the global rankings is a significant achievement for our national carrier and a direct reward for our team’s relentless effort. It is this spirit of warm, thoughtful and consistent service that sets the Malaysia Airlines experience apart.”

Over the past two years, the airline has continued to elevate the customer experience, focusing on cabin comfort, in-flight dining and cabin crew service delivery. Initiatives have included expanded hospitality training and capability-building for frontline teams, strengthened service standards and more than 20 enhancements across key customer touchpoints. These range from refreshed cabin crew grooming standards and personalised Pilot Farewell Greetings to enhanced Business Class and Business Suite amenities, alongside family-focused initiatives such as children’s sticker giveaways and dedicated World Children’s Day celebrations onboard. The airline has also continued to evolve its in-flight dining experience through monthly menu rotations and more than 30 new menu offerings introduced over the past year, including Vegetarian Satay and Cendol Ice Cream.

Meanwhile, Malaysia Airlines was named World’s Best MICE Airline and Asia’s Best MICE Airline at the 2026 World MICE Awards, marking its first wins in both categories. The accolades recognise the airline’s role in serving the international MICE segment and reinforce its proposition to travel trade partners across the business events and corporate travel sectors.

Bryan Foong, Chief Executive Officer of Airline Business from MAG, said, “This recognition is an important milestone for Malaysia Airlines, and one we look to build on as we continue to enhance our offering and strengthen our relationships with travel trade partners. Our progress depends on the collective efforts of teams across the Group, working together to deliver a reliable and seamless travel experience grounded in authentic Malaysian Hospitality. As we move forward, we remain focused on building partner confidence, deepening collaboration and delivering sustainable growth for the airline.”

Beyond these achievements, Malaysia Airlines continues to develop its onboard proposition and expand its network to provide customers with greater choice and connectivity. Fleet renewal remains a key priority, with 29 new aircraft received to date and plans to build a fleet of 117 aircraft by 2035 to support future network growth.

The airline’s focus on operational performance also remains central to delivering a consistent customer experience, with year-to-date on-time performance (OTP) averaging 91.70% and reaching a high of 94.16% in September 2026.

These developments support MAG’s LTBP3.0, which sets out the ambition for Malaysia Airlines to rank among the Top 10 Global Airlines by 2030. Through continued investment in its products, services, fleet and network, the Group aims to build a more competitive airline and deliver sustainable long-term growth.

Malaysia Airlines invites travellers in Hong Kong to discover its award-winning Malaysian Hospitalityto Kuala Lumpur, the Maldives, Singapore, Bali, Brisbane and beyond. Book via the Malaysia Airlines website (https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hk/en/home.html) or mobile app and start planning your next getaway.

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About Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines is the national carrier of Malaysia, offering premium and full-service travel options to, from, and within the country. As the gateway to Asia and beyond, the airline carries up to 40,000 guests daily on memorable journeys inspired by Malaysia’s diverse heritage. Malaysia Airlines embodies the nation’s rich traditions, cultures, and cuisines, delivering an unparalleled experience through its signature Malaysian Hospitality across every customer touchpoint.

Since September 2015, the airline has been owned and operated by Malaysia Airlines Berhad. It is part of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) – a global aviation organisation comprising a range of aviation and lifestyle travel solution portfolios aimed at serving global air travel needs.

As a member of the oneworld® alliance, Malaysia Airlines offers enhanced connectivity to more than 900 destinations in 170 territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.malaysiaairlines.com or download the Malaysia Airlines app for the latest promotions at your fingertips.

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As a key supporting event under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the gathering drew statesmen, diplomats and hundreds of Chinese and foreign business participants.

Building on eight years of accumulated progress and over 140 signed projects, the forum keeps focusing on delivering outcomes from the FOCAC Beijing Summit and aligning with the 10 partnership action plans.

Once again, it shined the global spotlight on Yiwu – a city with no seacoast nor border access, yet a pivotal hub for people-to-people China-Africa trade.

Inside the Yiwu International Expo Center, a three-day China-Africa trade exhibition opened ahead of the forum. Within its 10 000-square-metre hall sit 400 well-arranged booths, bringing together 186 enterprises from 15 countries.

Import-zone shelves are stocked with Ethiopian coffee, Ghanaian shea butter and Zimbabwean handicrafts. Meanwhile, a wide array of Chinese-made goods for household use, stationery, cultural-creative products and beauty cosmetics are ready to reach households across Africa.

More than two decades ago, Chinese and African merchants had to travel far and wide to source goods and secure buyers. Today, complete warehousing, customs-declaration and cross-border logistics allow exhibits to move straight from booths onto ocean-going vessels, closing the full loop from display to delivery.

Transformations extend well beyond exhibition halls.

Twenty years ago, most African traders in Yiwu acted purely as purchasers: they would fill shipping containers with selected goods and ship them back home.

On May 1 this year, China implemented zero-tariff treatment for 53 African diplomatic partners, further reshaping Sami’s business landscape. Trade is no longer a one-way “sell-out” model. Seizing this policy dividend, he began importing local Ugandan specialties such as coffee beans and chili peppers into China. Via Yiwu’s hub, these goods are then distributed to broader markets aboard the China-Europe Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe Railway Express.

“Zero tariffs give young Africans direct access to the Chinese market and make two-way trade far more actionable,” Ugandan businessman Sami said, hoping more African traders will leverage Yiwu as a platform to bring African products to the wider world.

Like Sami, many entrepreneurs from diverse African nations regard Yiwu as their second home and serve as living, human-scale bridges connecting the two continents.

Official statistics bear witness to this shift. Between January and September 2026, Yiwu’s exports to Africa reached 135.903 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year rise of 30.18 percent.

Historically, China-Africa trade largely featured Chinese goods flowing one-way toward Africa. Today trade chains are evolving into two-way pathways. African coffee, honey and avocados are finding growing room in China’s consumer market. At the same time, Chinese enterprises are no longer content with merely delivering cargo to African ports.

Many firms are pushing supply-chain operations deeper into African local contexts. Local Yiwu-based supply-chain operators have set-up exhibition halls and 15 000-square-metre overseas warehouses in Senegal.

Conventional export business often concluded once goods departed Chinese ports. Now, end-to-end services including bulk procurement, overseas warehousing, local distribution and brand internationalisation travel alongside merchandise into Africa.

To date, Yiwu has established 28 overseas warehouses across 12 African countries. Together with offshore sub-markets and national-buyer service centers, a network spanning procurement, warehousing and distribution is taking shape, bridging Chinese supply capacity and African consumer demand.

In Yiwu, China-Africa cooperation finds tangible expression in shipping containers, grassroots commercial orders and ordinary people’s pursuit of success.

Though land-locked, Yiwu links countless towns across the African continent. The Chinese city bears witness to China-Africa trade advancing past simple commodity transactions, entering a new era of co-built supply chains, mutual market access and people-to-people cultural bonds.

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Technology tipster Abhishek Yadav has claimed that company executives held a closed-door meeting in Mumbai to consider the handset’s release. He has also suggested that testing is under way, although OnePlus has not confirmed either the meeting or a decision to introduce the device in India.

The claims represent a possible change from expectations that the OnePlus 16R, a lower-priced model yet to be announced, would lead the company’s next product range in the country. No launch date, retail partner or availability schedule has been disclosed for prospective customers.

Another industry tipster, Debayan Roy, has suggested that both the OnePlus 16 and OnePlus 16R are being prepared for India. Roy described the premium model’s arrival as almost confirmed, while indicating that plans remained subject to change. Neither assessment constitutes a company announcement.

Yadav has separately identified CPH2901, CPH2903 and CPH2905 as model numbers associated with software testing for possible international versions. Their reported connection with India has not been officially established, and development testing does not necessarily mean a commercial release will follow.

Pricing speculation places the OnePlus 16 between Rs 130,000 and Rs 140,000 in India, considerably above its predecessor. That range remains unofficial and has not been linked to a particular storage variant, making direct comparisons provisional.

The OnePlus 15 was introduced in India with a starting price of Rs 85,999, while a subsequent listing showed the entry model at Rs 84,999. At Rs 130,000, its successor would command a markedly higher price, potentially changing the brand’s position among premium Android handsets.

The OnePlus 16 is already available in China, where it was unveiled on October 12. Its regular starting price is CNY 5,999 for a configuration with 12GB of memory and 256GB of storage. Higher configurations reach CNY 8,499 for 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage.

Those Chinese prices do not establish what customers in India would pay. Taxation, distribution arrangements, launch promotions and differences between regional configurations could affect the final figure if OnePlus proceeds with a release.

The Chinese model features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, manufactured using a 2-nanometre process, and a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,272 by 2,772 pixels. Its refresh rate reaches 185Hz in supported gaming applications.

Battery capacity is a prominent element of the specification. The handset contains a 9,000mAh battery and supports 100W wired charging alongside 50W wireless charging. Actual endurance would depend on usage patterns, network conditions and display settings.

For photography, the device includes a 200-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilisation, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera offering three-times optical zoom. A 50-megapixel front-facing camera handles selfies and video calls.

In China, the phone operates on ColorOS 17, based on Android 17. Software for any international version could differ, but OnePlus has not specified an India operating system, update commitment or supported network combinations for the model.

The Chinese launch also included 12GB and 16GB memory options, with storage choices extending from 256GB to 1TB. Any India launch could involve a different selection, although there is no confirmed local product catalogue. The reported price band therefore cannot yet be assessed against an official configuration, warranty arrangement or customer support package.

The device has an aluminium-framed design and a square rear camera housing, continuing the styling of its predecessor.

The handset also supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and fifth-generation mobile connectivity. Its declared protection ratings cover dust and water resistance, while an ultrasonic fingerprint reader is integrated into the display.

The proposed OnePlus 16R remains less clearly defined. Roy has suggested a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a possible price of Rs 70,000 to Rs 75,000, but competing claims about its cameras, screen refresh rate and battery capacity remain unresolved.

The uncertainty matters because the 16R could arrive independently of the more expensive flagship. OnePlus has not announced whether the two models would be introduced together, launched separately or restricted to selected markets.

The China-market OnePlus 16 weighs approximately 220 grams and measures 8.55mm thick. Buyers there can choose from three colour finishes, marketed in translated names as Tomorrow’s Star, Martian Masterpiece and Dark Forest.

The review was carried out in October 2026 by Green Business Certification Inc. Developer PDTB Ananda Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Ananda Development PCL, will apply for full LEED certification once the tower is finished.

This precertification reflects Porsche Design’s approach to sustainability by prioritizing a product’s entire life cycle. The brand’s philosophy centers on timeless design, ensuring the building will hold its value for decades. For future owners, the rating adds independent assurance that the project meets international green benchmarks – from their luxury Sky Villas to the EV-ready “Passion Spaces” built to house their car collections.

Chanond Ruangkritya, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ananda Development, said: “Our ambition is to create a home shaped around residents’ lifestyles and personal passions, while also embracing the philosophy of creating lasting value. LEED Gold Precertification adds an independently assessed environmental standard to that vision. It ensures the tower will optimally serve its residents over time alongside the conscious choices we make about energy and resource use, marking an important step towards delivering on our promise.”

Located on Sukhumvit 38 in Bangkok’s Thonglor district, the tower offers just 22 exclusive residences. Each multi-level home combines private lift access with thoughtfully planned spaces for entertaining and wellness, alongside a private swimming pool and customizable Passion Spaces.

For a private show suite viewing please email [email protected] or visit pdtowerbangkok.com.

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About the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to transforming how buildings and communities are designed, built and operated to create thriving, healthy, equitable and resilient places that advance human and environmental wellbeing. USGBC leads market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, an international network of local community leaders, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

About Porsche Design Tower Bangkok

The Porsche Design Tower Bangkok sets a new standard for ultra luxury living with its limited offering of just 22 exclusive residences. Located on Sukhumvit 38, one of Bangkok’s most prestigious addresses, this groundbreaking project is the first of its kind in Asia and the third globally, following Miami and Stuttgart. Designed for ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking unparalleled exclusivity, the tower offers residents the perfect blend of serene living in the coveted Thonglor neighbourhood, with easy access to the city’s most vibrant attractions and amenities. Among its standout features are the customizable “Passion Spaces”—private, in-unit garages that allow residents to showcase their prized car collections, creating a truly unique living experience.

The registration reinforces PhotonPay’s regulatory foundation for payment activities in Canada, with requirements covering operational risk management, incident response and the safeguarding of end-user funds.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – PhotonPay today announced that its Canadian operating entity, Photon Dance CA Inc., is now registered with the Bank of Canada as a payment service provider (PSP) under Canada’s Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA). The entity was previously registered with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) as a Money Services Business (MSB). The RPAA registration further strengthens PhotonPay’s regulatory foundation in Canada and supports its continued development of local financial services across North America.

The RPAA establishes a federal framework for the registration and supervision of PSPs conducting specified retail payment activities in Canada. Administered by the Bank of Canada, it sets requirements for operational risk management, incident response and regulatory reporting. PSPs that hold end-user funds are also required to implement measures to safeguard those funds, strengthening oversight and accountability across Canada’s retail payments ecosystem.

The Canadian registration adds to PhotonPay’s broader regulatory presence across North America. In the United States, PhotonPay is registered as a Money Services Business with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and holds money transmitter licenses across multiple U.S. states. Across the Americas, Europe and Asia, PhotonPay holds 35 payment licenses, regulatory authorizations and registrations, reflecting the regulatory breadth behind its operations across key financial markets.

For PhotonPay, building a global financial operating system requires more than connecting payment capabilities across markets. It also means developing the local regulatory and financial infrastructure needed to support those capabilities in each jurisdiction. As businesses expand internationally, their financial operations increasingly span different account structures, payment systems, currencies and regulatory environments. Bringing these functions together requires infrastructure that can address local market requirements while giving businesses a more unified way to manage their global finances.

This is the vision behind PhotonPay’s next-generation Financial OS. Through an integrated, API-first architecture, PhotonPay brings together multi-asset wallets, local collections, global payouts, foreign exchange, card issuing and embedded finance. By supporting both fiat currencies and stablecoins within its broader financial infrastructure, the platform connects traditional payment rails with emerging digital-asset capabilities, helping businesses manage increasingly complex financial operations across markets.

“Global financial infrastructure must be designed around the realities of the markets it serves. Regulatory frameworks, payment systems and the responsibilities involved in handling funds differ across jurisdictions, and these differences need to be accounted for at the infrastructure level,” said JP Pi, Global Chief Compliance Officer at PhotonPay. “Our approach is to build a Financial OS that brings together global capabilities while respecting the regulatory and operational requirements of each local market. The RPAA registration is another step in putting that approach into practice, as we continue developing infrastructure to support businesses operating across an increasingly interconnected financial landscape.”

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About PhotonPay

Founded in Hong Kong in 2015, PhotonPay is a global fintech company building a next-generation, stablecoin-centric Financial Operating System (Financial OS). Its API-first architecture brings together multi-asset wallets supporting stablecoins and fiat currencies, global money movement, foreign exchange, global card issuing, embedded finance, and local clearing infrastructure, connecting digital and traditional financial rails within an integrated financial system.

PhotonPay operates 16 offices worldwide, employs nearly 600 people, and holds 35 payment and financial licenses and regulatory authorizations across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The company serves businesses across more than 200 countries and territories.

For more information, visit www.photonpay.com.

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