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Web Release
4 days ago
- Business
- Web Release
Gulf Scientific Corporation announces strategic partnership with GeneMind Biosciences to advance molecular diagnostics and pioneer non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)
Gulf Scientific Corporation (GSC), a leading provider of scientific and laboratory solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with GeneMind Biosciences, a pioneering developer of DNA sequencing systems. This alliance marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to delivering innovative healthcare solutions and advancing molecular diagnostics. Founded with a focus on research and development, GeneMind Biosciences is a key player in the development of high-performance DNA sequencers – core instruments of modern molecular diagnostics. The company is committed to building a comprehensive precision medical ecosystem by collaborating with genetic testing service providers and medical institutions worldwide. This partnership with GSC represents a shared vision to enhance diagnostic capabilities, support cutting-edge scientific research, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. By combining GSC's extensive network and expertise with GeneMind's innovative sequencing technology, we aim to drive forward the future of healthcare through advanced molecular diagnostics, including non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). GSC is proud to represent GeneMind Biosciences in the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar, bringing their groundbreaking NIPT technology to healthcare providers and patients across these markets. GeneMind's cutting-edge NIPT technology allows for early and accurate detection of fetal chromosomal abnormalities, reducing the risk of miscarriage and improving pregnancy outcomes. This technology has the potential to revolutionize prenatal care and improve the lives of expectant mothers. 'We are excited to collaborate with GeneMind Biosciences, whose innovative DNA sequencing solutions align perfectly with our mission to empower healthcare providers to achieve their scientific objectives by providing innovative and reliable solutions, application support, and comprehensive after-sales services,' stated Manaf Afyouni, Managing Director of Gulf Scientific Corporation. 'Our partnership will enable us to bring cutting-edge NIPT technology to the region, enhancing prenatal care and improving patient outcomes.' As part of this strategic partnership, GSC will be providing comprehensive support and services to healthcare professionals within the region. This collaboration will also facilitate the development of new research initiatives and projects focused on advancing molecular diagnostics and NIPT. We look forward to sharing updates on the groundbreaking initiatives and projects that will result from this strategic partnership. For more information about Gulf Scientific Corporation and our solutions, including GeneMind's NIPT technology, please visit Source: AETOSWire
Hype Malaysia
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Only One Week Of Screening? Fans Demand Extended Cinema Run For 'Gantung: Musketeer Code'
When a new film is released in cinemas, moviegoers typically have a few weeks, sometimes up to a month, to catch it on the big screen. This window not only gives fans time to watch, but also allows the production company a chance to turn a profit. But what happens when a film's cinema run is cut short? What if it doesn't make enough money? And what about fans who were eager to watch, only to find it's no longer showing at their nearest cinema? Malaysian fans have expressed disappointment after discovering that the latest local film, 'Gantung: Musketeer Code', is no longer available in cinemas. Here's the story: Earlier this week, Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) announced that Wednesday (11th June) would be the final day to catch 'Gantung: Musketeer Code' on the big screen, after just seven days in cinemas. This prompted netizens to plead with the company to extend the film's run, as many were occupied with Hari Raya Haji celebrations when the film first premiered. The film's director, Nadia Mohammad Hatta, also known as Nadia Khan, even took to Twitter to appeal to GSC and TGV Cinemas not to halt the screening. She argued that the film should remain in cinemas for at least two weeks, as it is protected under the 'Skim Wajib Tayang' policy. Much to her disappointment, GSC simply replied: 'Hi, this is the last day, okay?'. For those unfamiliar, 'Skim Wajib Tayang' requires that a film be screened in cinemas for a minimum of two weeks. However, screenings may be moved from a larger hall to a smaller one for various reasons, such as low audience turnout or viewership. Cinema operators are also permitted to withdraw an approved film entirely if the number of viewers falls below 15%. But even if GSC was legally within its rights to stop screening the film, many fans remain upset with the decision. Some criticised the cinema company's dismissive response to the director, while others pointed out that the film's inconvenient release date, coinciding with Hari Raya Haji, was not taken into account. Fans also accused GSC of hypocrisy, pointing out that while the company has often encouraged Malaysians to support local films, it refused to extend the cinema run of 'Gantung: Musketeer Code.' At the time of writing, GSC has yet to respond to demands. Meanwhile, TGV is still screening the film in two outlets, which are at Strand Kota Damansara and Wangsa Walk. Although very limited, at least fans will still have this chance to watch it in cinemas before it's too late! Here's the trailer for the film: Sources: Twitter (1)(2), Finas What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Rakyat Post
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Local Film Gantung No Longer Screening In GSC After One Weekend, Malaysians Cry 'Wajib Tayang' But What Is It?
Subscribe to our FREE Malaysian cinemas screen many blockbuster movies over weeks, and sometimes months, to offer as many movie-goers as they can a chance to watch the most anticipated films at the time. However, triple-A mega Hollywood films tend to overshadow local films which many Malaysian directors and producers have worked hard on. This is why a certain framework exists to push Malaysian-made movies in cinemas and ensure they get as many eyeballs on them as they could over a specific time period. Recently, a Malaysian movie director took to social media to appeal to local cinemas that is halting her movie's screening in its halls after just one week of runtime. Nadia Mohammad Hatta, better known as Nadia Khan, tweeted to Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) and Tanjung Golden Village (TGV) asking them to not halt the screening of her movie Gantung: Musketeer Code after just one week. Nadia then highlighted that her film should be screened over at least two weeks as it is protected under the ' Skim Wajib Tayang '. Tolonglah dengar rayuan penonton ni untuk GANTUNG: MUSKETEER CODE 🙌🏻 Ramai yang tak sempat tengok minggu lepas sebab sibuk beraya. Paling tak pun, extend la sampai hujung minggu ni. Jangan terus tarik tayangan lepas hanya seminggu 😔 — neddo khan (@neddokhan) 'Please listen to the audience for Gantung: Musketeer Code. Many have not had the chance to watch it because they were busy with Hari Raya Haji. 'At least extend it to this weekend. Don't pull it out after only a week,' she said. The outrage began after GSC on Twitter replied to Nadia's post yesterday, saying: 'Hi, today is the last day ya.' Hai, hari ini last day ya. — GSC (@GSCinemas) Based on our checks, GSC has stopped its screening of Gantung: Musketeer Code. However, it is still available at TGV cinemas, at least until 18 June, for now. The Mandatory Screening Scheme So what is Skim Wajib Tayang? As its name suggests, the mandatory screening scheme is a regulatory framework administered by the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia, otherwise known as FINAS. Introduced via FINAS regulations in June 2005, it mandates cinemas screen qualified local or joint-venture Malaysian films in their main halls for at least 14 consecutive days. The scheme's main goals are to protect Malaysian-made films from being overshadowed by foreign blockbusters (in terms of timing and number of screens), as well as ensure local films receive prime theatrical exposure – especially during the crucial weeks after their release. This scheme is not automatic. Filmmakers, producers can submit an application six months prior to their movies' cinema release date. This is then subject to approval by Finas. As for Gantung: Musketeer Code, it does fall under Skim Wajib Tayang. Guaranteed 2 weeks? As mentioned, FINAS stipulates a 14-day mandatory screening in cinemas' main halls under this scheme. But here's the twist – if after 4 days, less than 30% of the seats are filled, the movie can be moved to a smaller screen. And if it drops below 15% after just 3 days? The cinema can choose to pull the movie entirely. But, cinemas can also choose to keep screening despite low numbers. We've reached out to GSC to get their take on this movie specifically but have not received a reply at press time. Skim Wajib Tayang is basically the government's way of giving Malaysian films a fighting chance – locking in screen time, pushing for better stories, stronger marketing, and keeping the local film scene buzzing with healthy competition. Numbers paint a picture On FINAS' website, you can take a look at the movies that fall under Skim Wajib Tayang and how much they made at the cinemas. As of 29 May this year, there have been 30 movies screened which were approved under Skim Wajib Tayang for 2025. Of the 30, only one movie did not hit the two-week screening period. Raya Emas: Salako Sacred Treasure was screened for 7 days and collected RM6,776.30 with only 429 audiences. The other 29 movies were screened for at least 14 days with the highest number of days going to Blood Brothers: Bara Naga (updated as of 11 June) at 58 days. Fun fact: it is still screening in some cinemas. The movie has collected RM73,453,172.04 so far. Crowd favourite Ejen Ali The Movie 2 is still going strong at 13 days with a collection of RM39,075,374.79. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GSC COMPLETES BOLT-ON ACQUISITION OF F&M TOOL AND PLASTIC
Transaction will fuel GSC's next growth phase. ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GSC Technologies, Inc. ("GSC") announced that it has completed the acquisition of F&M Tool and Plastic, Inc. ("F&M"). This transaction for GSC will fuel the company's next phase of growth. Both GSC and F&M are leading manufacturers of plastic goods in North America. "We are excited to complete the bolt-on acquisition of F&M for the GSC platform. We believe that this will create a stronger overall business with an opportunity to drive synergies through the deployment of our portfolio value creation system," said Eric Wiklendt, Board Chair at GSC and Managing Director at Speyside. GSC President & CEO Dave Barrow wanted to thank Mark Farrell, CFO, and Lynda Gaudreau, VP of Operations and Supply Chain, for their great leadership on this deal and noted, "We are looking forward to welcoming the F&M team into the GSC family. The talented employees, fabulous product portfolio, and great technology will all contribute to an exciting future and help GSC to deliver on its strong growth mission." "Adding the home storage assortment from F&M to the hardware products from GSC allows us to offer a complete assortment and meet all customer's needs," added Rob Soiferman, VP Sales. Nick Lardo, Director at GSC and Managing Director at Speyside, noted, "We see the bolt-on acquisition of GSC to F&M as an excellent opportunity to accelerate our plans for that business." About GSC TechnologiesFounded in 1982 with a single plastic molding machine, GSC Technologies, Inc. is a leading and groundbreaking manufacturer of plastic goods in North America focused on environmentally aware plastic solutions for organizing daily life today and in the future. Based in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Quebec/Canada), GSC designs and manufactures attractive, practical storage and organization lifestyle products for better modern living. With manufacturing plants that use contemporary equipment and technology and distribution facilities in the US, Canada, and China, GSC uses global testing and quality standards to ensure the best value, highest quality products. For more information, please visit About F&M Tool and PlasticF&M Tool and Plastics, located in Leominster, MA, USA, is a growing plastic injection molding company. In 2008, F&M designed, developed, and tooled a complete line of plastic storage products, Bella Storage Solution. Since then, F&M has enjoyed tremendous consumer success and continues to lead the way in design and innovation. For more information, please visit About SpeysideSpeyside is a Detroit-based private equity firm. The firm invests in middle-market, buyout transactions in the manufacturing and value-added distribution sectors. Targeted portfolio companies often possess balance sheet, legal, environmental, labor, or transactional complexity. Speyside Equity focuses on creative transaction structures and is comfortable investing in carveouts of large multinational companies, industry consolidations, family-owned businesses, bankruptcies, workouts, and other special situations. Speyside takes an operational approach to creating value in these situations. Speyside has completed 37 investments. For more information, please visit Honigman LLP acted as GSC's legal advisor. CONTACT: Eric WiklendtSpeyside Equity View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Speyside Equity
Malay Mail
06-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Malay Mail's Top 10 Picks: ‘Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria' smashes box office records, stays top of the charts
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria is showing no signs of slowing down, raking in an impressive RM40.6 million in just 13 days and expanding its fanbase to international markets including Canada and Australia. The animated sequel continues to dominate local cinemas and holds firmly to its No. 1 spot. This week's chart also marks the debut of the highly anticipated Keluang Man film, which opens at No. 4 behind Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning and the live-action Lilo & Stitch remake. With June in full swing, there's no better time to dive into top-tier entertainment. From must-watch films and trending series to chart-topping music and buzzworthy books, Malay Mail has rounded up the week's best picks you won't want to miss. Top 10 films in local cinemas (Domestic & International) (May 29 to June 1) Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning Lilo & Stitch Keluang Man Final Destination Bloodlines You Are My Son j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' In Japan Live Viewing Blood Brothers: Bara Naga DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye Ace Source: and GSC Top 10 streaming on Netflix and Viu (May 26 to June 1) Netflix (Top 10 TV) TV Series Tastefully Yours: Limited Series The Haunted Palace: Season 1 Our Unwritten Seoul: Limited Series Bet: Season 1 Oh My Ghost Clients: Season 1 Black Out: Season 1 Ejen Ali: Season 1 Sirens: Limited Series Ejen Ali: Season 2 Dear Hongrang: Season 1 Source: Netflix Top 10 Viu (Top 10 shows) Sugar Daddy Pabila Dia Tersenyum The Haunted Palace Lambaian Huda Running Man (2025) Pump Up the Healthy Love Bidaah Second Shot at Love Undercover High School Tiada Seperti Leyla Source: Viu Frontpage Top 10 songs of the week (Spotify) (May 28 to June 4) Fourtwnty — Mangu (w/ Charita Utami) Jin — Don't Say You Love Me Nadhif Basalamah — bergema sampai selamanya NIKI — You'll Be in My Heart — Spotify Singles sombr — back to friends yung kai — blue Tenxi — Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku) (w/ Jemsii, Naykilla) Billie Eilish — BIRDS OF A FEATHER JENNIE — like JENNIE Billie Eilish — WILDFLOWER Top 10 Malay songs of the week (Spotify) (May 28 to June 4) Faris Adam — Stecu Stecu Ara Johari — Menjaga Jodoh Orang Lain Nadeera — Bukan Lagi Kita MikkyZia, F4dli — Aku Dah Lupa Nuh — Teruntuk Mia Tenxi — Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku) (w/ Jemsi, Naykilla) Imran Ajmain — Seribu Tahun Lagi NAKI, Fahimi — Masa Noh Salleh — Rahsia Tuhan Dayang Nurfaizah, Faizal Tahir, Tuju, Yonnyboii — X Missing U Source: and Spotify here and here Top 10 books of the week (May 23 to May 29) Fiction King of Envy by Ana Huang (Bloom Books) Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic Press) Library of Lost Hearts by NF Afrina (NF Afrina) Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa (Harper Perennial) Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum (Bloomsbury) A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (Vintage) A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber (Flatiron) Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber (Hodder & Stoughton) As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh (Bloomsbury) I Hope This Doesn't Find You by Ann Liang (Scholastic Press) Non-Fiction Atomic Habits by James Clear (Penguin Books) The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson (Harper) I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode by Dancing Snail (apop books) When I Was a Kid 3 by Cheeming Boey (Grey Pigeon) Ikigai by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles (Penguin Life) Once Upon a Miao (Remastered): I Love My Hometown by Jian Goh (Space Voyager) The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim (Penguin Life) The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (Hay House LLC) The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest (Thought Catalog Books) I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee (Penerbit Haru) Mutiara Minda (Malay Novels) Rahsia Danny by Teme Abdullah (Iman Publication) Thariq Ridzuwan Commando's: His Treasure by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Rumah Untuk Alie by Lenn Liu (Nukilan biruni) Mi Veneno 2 by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Veneno 1 by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Linda by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Bukan Cinta Sempurna by Bellesa (Idea Kreatif) Bayang Sofea by Teme Abdullah (Iman Publication) Faris My Best Friend's Brother by Cik Bawang (Rinsya Chasiani) Pesuruh by Ahadiat Akashah (Roket Kertas Produksi) Source: MPH
