20/06/2026

BIZ & FINANCE SATURDAY | JUNE 20, 2026

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TOP SHOTS OF THE WEEK

CYBERSECURITY PARTNERSHIPS ... FSBM Holdings Bhd, through wholly owned subsidiary FSBM I-Design Sdn Bhd, has signed a memorandum of agreement with Cydentiq Sdn Bhd and a key strategic partnership agreement with Skyderra Sdn Bhd to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities and accelerate the adoption of identity security solutions in Malaysia. At the signing ceremony are (from left) FSBM I-Design executive director William Ng Kok Kiong, FSBM Holdings deputy chairman Cheong Chen Khan, Skyderra founder and CEO Jason Lim Kean Hong and Cydentiq head of business delivery and excellence Ken Lim Zi Xian.

IT’S TEA TIME ... Tealive and Dutch Lady have jointly introduced a ready-to-drink (RTD) dairy milk tea range inspired by two well-loved cafe favourites - milk tea and matcha - bringing cafe-style taste into a convenient, milk-based format for everyday consumption. Consumers can now enjoy Dutch Lady x Tealive Signature Milk Tea and Signature Matcha anytime, whether at home, at work or on the go. From left: Loob Holding COO Loo Chee Leng and founder/CEO Bryan Loo, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd operations director Paul Ceelen and marketing director Yashashri Vatve with copies of the collaborative agreement that made the new RTD dairy milk tea range possible.

BANK-DEVELOPER TIE-UP ... Affin Group on Wednesday formalised a strategic collaboration with KHK Land Bhd through a memorandum of understanding to deliver more customer-centric and lifestyle-driven financial solutions. KHK becomes the first property developer to partner with Affin for the Affin Flexi Save/-i Financing Solutions, providing homebuyers and investors with greater financing flexibility across selected developments. From left: Affin Bank head of wealth management Dr Calvin Goon and head of mobile sales and distribution Wong Kok Meng; Affin Group chief community banking officer Risham Akashah Kamaruzaman; KHK Land executive director Datuk Indera Reeno Kong, founder Tan Sri Kong Hon Kong, COO Lorenz Tong and general manager of corporate sales Elton Kwong at the signing ceremony.

MARC OF HONOUR ... Malaysian Rating Corporation (MARC) on Tuesday honoured leading capital market performers and recognised outstanding sustainable finance achievements at the MARC Lead Managers’ League Table Awards 2025, at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. The annual awards recognise lead managers based on the volume and number of bond and sukuk issuances rated by MARC Ratings during the calendar year. MARC Group CEO Arshad Mohamed Ismail (centre) posing for a group photo with award recipients and representatives from leading financial institutions at the awards ceremony.

ON COURSE FOR DELIVERY ... Orkim Bhd, a leading marine transport company in Malaysia, has announced the launch of its newbuild vessel, Orkim Jade , at the Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd shipyard in Fuzhou, China. With a carrying capacity of 14,500 deadweight tonnes, Orkim Jade forms part of the group’s ongoing fleet rejuvenation and expansion programme. Following the launch, Orkim Jade is on track for delivery as scheduled. From left: Orkim head of marine operations Capt Zahid Ahmad Amir; general manager, technical, Leong Weng Keong; executive director and CEO Cheah Sin Bi; and chairman Datuk Abdul Hamid Sh Mohamed. Seventh from left is Orkim general manager, chartering, David Khoo Jyh Herng.

THE KHIND EXPERIENCE ... In conjunction with its 65th anniversary, Khind has launched its first ever Rent-to-Own (RTO) Experience Store in Semenyih, offering Malaysians access to essential home appliances from as low as RM70 per month. The new store allows customers to experience the products first hand while learning how Khind’s Senang jer, Semua Settle solution can make home appliance ownership simpler and more accessible. The Khind RTO Experience Store is located at Lot 49, Jalan EcoHill 1/5B, Setia EcoHill, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor. It operates daily from 10am to 10pm.