Reimagining Parkinson’s care

- Hayley Nea Iaduray has been named the Malaysia National Winner of the James Dyson Award 2026.

- Iaduray won for a wearable for Parkinson's patients.

- The invention will progress to the international stage of the James Dyson Award. The global winners, selected by Sir James Dyson will each receive RM162,999, while national winners are awarded RM27,160 each.

Hayley Nea Iaduray, a 24-year old engineering student from Monash University Malaysia, is the Malaysia National Winner of the James Dyson Award 2026 for her invention, ZeMor.

ZeMor is a tuneable, battery-free wearable device designed to help reduce hand tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease. Inspired by the engineering systems used to stabilise skyscrapers during earthquakes and typhoons, ZeMor applies the same principle on a miniature scale to help reduce involuntary hand tremors.

Parkinson's disease is one of the fastest-growing neurological disorders worldwide, affecting more than twice as many people today compared to 25 years ago¹,². Global researchers projected that the number of people living with Parkinson's could rise to 25.2 million by 2050, driven largely by ageing populations³.

1 World Health Organization (WHO), Parkinson Disease (2023)  

2 World Health Organization (WHO), Launch of Parkinson Disease Technical Brief (2022) 

3 BMJ, Projections for prevalence of Parkinson's disease and its driving factors in 195 countries and territories to 2050 (2025)

Discover dinner with foodpanda on ChatGPT and Claude

Food-delivery platform foodpanda is bringing generative AI-driven food discovery to customers with a plug-in now available on both ChatGPT and Claude.

Said to be the first such platform in Singapore to launch across both AI platforms, the integration is available in Singapore on both free and paid ChatGPT and Claude accounts. More markets are to follow.

Bhavani Mishra, MD, foodpanda, said: “Singaporeans are spoilt for choice when it comes to food and deciding what to eat. AI presents a new way to tackle that problem. By bringing foodpanda into ChatGPT and Claude, consumers can simply type what they’re craving, their budget or who they’re eating with, and quickly narrow down the options to find a meal that works for them.”

Instead of navigating menus and filters, users can describe exactly what they are looking for – from a meal within a specific budget to a particular cuisine or occasion – and receive relevant recommendations from foodpanda.

For example:

- “Find me three Korean restaurants on foodpanda that deliver to my location right now.”

- “What can I order for four people with a $50 budget?”

- “Suggest three vegetarian dinner options on foodpanda.”

The integration retrieves information directly from foodpanda at the time of the query to provide relevant restaurant and meal recommendations. Users can then tap through to the foodpanda app or web store to place and pay for their order.

This creates a new route for consumers to discover foodpanda's restaurant ecosystem, while allowing them to express what they want conversationally rather than relying solely on conventional search and filters, foodpanda said. 

 

Source: foodpanda. AI results from the plug-in.

How it works:

Add the plug-in: Enable the foodpanda plug-in on ChatGPT or Claude to browse restaurants directly in your chat.

- On ChatGPT, start your prompt with @foodpanda to find dishes that match everyone’s cravings, dietary needs, or holiday plans.

- On Claude, include foodpanda in your prompt and it will automatically tap into the plug-in to give you suggestions on your next meal.

Options can be narrowed down by residential area, dietary needs, budget and other preferences in your prompt. For example: “Find halal Korean food near Bedok for four people under $60.”

Order: Tap straight through to the foodpanda app or web store to complete your checkout in seconds.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali introduces Bejana by Petty Elliott

The signature Indonesian restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali has entered a new chapter with the introduction of Bejana by Petty Elliott, deepening the restaurant's commitment to celebrating Indonesia's culinary heritage through authentic regional flavours, exceptional local ingredients, and heartfelt hospitality. 

Source: The Ritz Carlton, Bali. Petty Elliott brings her deep appreciation for Indonesia’s culinary heritage to Bejana, celebrating its authentic flavours, traditions and stories through dishes rooted in the richness and diversity of the archipelago.

Since opening its doors, Bejana has invited guests to discover the Indonesian archipelago through food. Named after a traditional vessel used to prepare and serve meals, the restaurant was created as a place where regional recipes, local craftsmanship, and warm hospitality come together to offer an authentic taste of Indonesia.

Widely regarded as one of Indonesia's foremost culinary figures, Chef Petty Elliott has spent almost three decades preserving and championing the country's culinary traditions. As one of the pioneering women who helped introduce Indonesian cuisine to international audiences, she has built a distinguished career as a chef, author, educator, and advocate for Indonesia's culinary heritage. 

Through her books, research, and collaborations with renowned hotels around the world, she has continually celebrated the richness and diversity of Indonesia's regional cuisines while ensuring their stories continue to inspire future generations.

Developed together with The Ritz-Carlton, Bali's culinary team, which is led by the Director of Culinary, Chef Raymond Siek, the new menu reflects Chef Elliott's philosophy of honouring tradition while allowing the integrity of each ingredient and regional recipe to shine. Rather than reinventing classic dishes, the menu celebrates their authenticity through curated preparation and a deep respect for their origins.

"We have always believed that exceptional dining is about creating meaningful connections—between people, culture, and place," said Go Kondo, GM of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali. 

"Bejana has long been a celebration of Indonesia's remarkable culinary heritage, and our collaboration with Chef Petty Elliott represents a natural evolution of that journey. Together, we are inviting guests to experience Indonesia through authentic flavours, thoughtfully-sourced local ingredients, and the genuine hospitality that defines both Bejana and The Ritz-Carlton, Bali."

Among the highlights is red snapper with bumbu woku, featuring freshly caught red snapper wrapped in banana leaves and served with locally grown pakis (fiddlehead fern). Inspired by the vibrant flavours of North Sulawesi, the aromatic bumbu woku shares many of the same herbs and spices found in Bali's traditional base genep, creating a beautiful connection between two distinct culinary traditions.

The menu also celebrates Indonesia's plant-based heritage through tempe satay, where locally produced tempeh (fermented soy beans) is first prepared using the traditional 'bacem' method before being grilled over charcoal, creating layers of sweet, savoury, and smoky flavours while remaining true to its cultural roots.

"Indonesian cuisine is incredibly layered," says Chef Petty Elliott. 

"Every island, every community, and every family has its own way of telling a story through food. At Bejana, we wanted to honour those traditions with sincerity—allowing the ingredients, the techniques, and the regional identities to speak for themselves."

More than a new menu, Bejana by Petty Elliott reflects a shared commitment to preserving and celebrating Indonesia's rich culinary heritage. Through this year long collaboration, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali continues to honour the traditions, ingredients, and communities that define Indonesian cuisine, reaffirming Bejana's place as one of Bali's leading destinations for authentic Indonesian dining.

GO Focus Plus to help fleets prevent accidents

Source: Geotab. Geotab's GO Focus Plus AI dash cam and video intelligence platform help fleets reduce risk and improve driver safety.

Geotab, a global connected transportation, video and asset tracking solution provider, has launched the GO Focus Plus  AI dash cam and its video intelligence platform in Singapore.

The new solution marks the next chapter for Geotab, dedicated to helping fleets create safer roads and a stronger, more supportive operation.

The dual-facing dash cam delivers proactive, in-cab voice support that helps drivers self-correct risky behaviours such as distraction, fatigue or tailgating. In a recent large pilot, the voice coaching functionality helped reduce tailgating by 90% and mobile phone use by 95%. This system turns every alert into a coaching opportunity, aiming to prevent accidents and create a measurable impact on fleet safety culture.

The launch comes amid a sustained rise in speeding-related risk across Singapore’s roads, with violations rising by 25.9% to 253,550 cases in 2025*.  With higher penalties now in effect**, unsafe driving behaviours such as speeding carry greater financial and operational consequences for fleet operators, Geotab noted. Timely, in-the-moment guidance is increasingly paramount in this operating environment, the company said.

For commercial drivers operating under tight schedules in dense urban conditions, the margin for error has narrowed considerably, Geotab said. Congested expressways, busy arterial roads and long shifts heighten exposure to risky behaviours such as speeding, distraction, tailgating and fatigue – factors that continue to feature prominently in serious and fatal accidents. At the same time, fleet operators face growing expectations from regulators, insurers and the public to demonstrate proactive duty of care, beyond post-incident accountability.

“In Singapore, transport operators are navigating an increasingly unforgiving operating environment,” said Ezanne Soh, Associate VP, Southeast Asia, Geotab.

“Drivers are under constant operational strain, and the cost of getting safety wrong is higher than ever. This is accelerating a clear shift across the industry, from reacting to incidents after they occur to preventing risk in real time before it leads to harm.”

The GO Focus Plus AI dash cam combines Geotab’s connected vehicle insights with intelligent, in-cab coaching to give drivers instant support exactly when they need it. At the same time, it helps fleet managers focus their attention on the issues that matter most, reducing day-to-day oversight burden and enabling more effective intervention without the need for constant monitoring or manual review.

Feature highlights include:

• Proactive driver coaching 
• Targeted  fleet management
• Safety culture

Geotab’s  AI models refine detection and coaching automatically with every update, ensuring fleets always have the smartest, sharpest tools to stay ahead of risk without extra administrative work. The platform is designed to support a growing family of advanced cameras, with new models and capabilities planned in the coming months.

*Singapore Police Force, Annual Road Traffic Situation 2025, February 2026

**Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs, Enhanced Penalties for Speeding Offences, December 2025

Mastercard elevates premium travel with Asia Pacific’s first Taste by Priceless dining club

Source: Mastercard. Asia Pacific’s first Taste by Priceless dining club is located at Hong Kong International Airport.

Mastercard cardholders from around the world can now enjoy Asia Pacific’s first Taste by Priceless dining club at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), marking the official opening of a new premium airport dining experience. Available to World Legend, World Elite and World Mastercard cardholders travelling through Hong Kong, the benefit can be accessed regardless of where their card was issued.

Located at Terminal 1 near Gate 40, Mastercard’s Taste by Priceless is designed for travellers seeking distinctive dining experiences. Blending culinary storytelling, local chef-led programming and immersive design, Taste by Priceless is offered as part of The Mastercard Collection, Mastercard’s globally-connected portfolio of exceptional dining, entertainment and travel benefits. Through The Mastercard Collection, eligible cardholders can access premium experiences throughout their journey.

Taste by Priceless in Hong Kong features seasonal menus co-created with acclaimed chefs, blending Asian and Western cuisine with celebrated local culinary heritage, and offers distinct dining experiences, designed to accommodate travellers’ preferences and schedules:

The Counter

An intimate, chef-led tasting featuring a multicourse menu with dishes such as shiso & romaine salad, and Superior Chicken soup

The Cove

A relaxed à la carte setting offering tapas-style dishes including pil pil prawns, prawns cooked with garlic, olive oil and chilli, and miso glazed cauliflower

The dining experience is complemented by a selection of Mastercard’s signature desserts and cocktails, created exclusively for Taste by Priceless venues around the world.

World Legend cardholders enjoy unlimited complimentary access for themselves and up to three guests, while World Elite and World cardholders may access Taste by Priceless at a preferential rate. Once admitted, guests can enjoy the full Taste by Priceless experience, including chef-curated dining, signature desserts and beverages, all included as part of their visit. Eligible cardholders can access the dining club within three hours of departure, with no prior reservation required.

“Trips today extend beyond the destination itself,” said Joyce Bo, Executive VP, Core Payments, Asia Pacific, Mastercard.

“As airports increasingly become part of the journey rather than simply a transit point, more travellers are looking for experiences that are worth arriving early for. Taste by Priceless reflects how travel is evolving, turning even a short stopover into a meaningful culinary moment while enabling financial institutions to elevate their premium customer proposition.”

Beyond dining, the venue has been designed as an immersive, multisensory space that blends Mastercard’s brand heritage with local cultural influences. At its heart is a commissioned installation by emerging Chinese artist Xinran Guan, whose oil paintings explore harmony between the material and immaterial.

The launch of Taste by Priceless in Hong Kong expands Mastercard's growing portfolio of elevated airport dining experiences for cardholders, joining Taste by Priceless at Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo and a new location slated to open in Mexico City later this year. Beyond the airport, cardholders can also enjoy exceptional dining experiences through Mastercard's broader Priceless portfolio, including LUMA at Hong Kong's historic 1881 Heritage and Priceless restaurants in Rome, Mexico City and São Paulo. 

The Mastercard Collection Taste by Priceless is a part of The Mastercard Collection, Mastercard’s global portfolio of premium travel, dining and entertainment privileges. The Mastercard Collection offers seamless access to fine dining, including more than 400 award-winning restaurants across 10 Asia Pacific markets, alongside priority access to world-class entertainment and travel experiences worldwide. 

Details

Kyra | Taste by Priceless 

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Terminal 1 Near Gate 40, Departures Level (L7) (Accessible by elevator or escalator on mezzanine level) 

Daily, 6 am – 23:59 pm (subject to change) 

Taste by Priceless is open to eligible Mastercard cardholders worldwide, regardless of where their card was issued. Eligible cardholders may access the venue using: 

+ A physical World Legend, World Elite, or World Mastercard card (digital cards are not currently accepted) 

 + A same-day confirmed boarding pass and matching government-issued photo id     

No prior reservation is required. Once admitted, guests can enjoy chef-curated dining, signature desserts and beverages, all included as part of their visit.  

Privileges

World Legend Mastercard cardholders: Unlimited complimentary access for the cardholder and up to three guests Promotional offer (until 30 September 2026): US$70 / HK$550 per person for World Elite and World Mastercard cardholders, and for additional accompanying guests of World Legend Mastercard cardholders 

For full eligibility, pricing and access details for all Mastercard cardholders, please refer to the Terms & Conditions.

MBC Game Studio debuts Arabian fantasy action-adventure

Source: MBC Group. Key
visual, 1001 Threads of
Mizan.

MBC Group, the media and entertainment conglomerate in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has launched 1001 Threads of Mizan, the debut title from MBC Game Studio (MGS), at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.

An Arabian fantasy action-adventure inspired by the rich storytelling traditions of One Thousand and One Nights, 1001 Threads of Mizan introduces players to a world combining exploration, large-scale combat and cooperative gameplay. 

Built for up to three players with drop-in, drop-out co-op, the game features both ground and aerial traversal, including a signature flying carpet system that allows players to explore its world and take on large-scale mystical creatures together.

Daniel Engelhardt, CEO, MBC Game Studio, said: "We are incredibly proud to announce 1001 Threads of Mizan, a true labour of love inspired by rich Arabic folklore from One Thousand and One Nights and beyond. With fast-paced traversal that combines grounded and aerial mastery with colossal combat against large-scale jinn creatures and immersive exploration, this game is designed to capture the beauty and spirit of these timeless stories in a heroic gameplay experience that can be shared with friends." 

MBC Game Studio is focused on developing high-production-value original games and intellectual property inspired by compelling stories and cultural narratives for audiences around the world. 

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View the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9boclMow7JA