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It is Merdeka Day soon. Like any other Malaysian, this year’s Merdeka hits differently for us. This Merdeka Day felt close to our hearts, as we busy ourselves with a war throughout the year 2020. No, we are not waging war against the tyranny, oppression, nor persecution from neighbouring nations or companies. We are battling for a chance to fight for another day against an invisible force that has been ravaging lives across the globe. We are glad that we have remained healthy and united (physical distance applied), with our masks up, hand sanitisers in our pockets, sanitized Jalur Gemilang in our hands, and our faces looking forward to a better day. With new COVID-19 cases trend getting steadily lower recently, we are convinced that Malaysian will emerge victorious in this war, so long as all of us remain united and we do our part in breaking the chain. Let us celebrate our similarities and put aside our differences to come together as one. Because, we are, first and foremost, Malaysian. Selamat Menyambut Hari Kemerdekaan Malaysia ke-63, kepada semua rakyat Malaysia. Ikhlas daripada kami di Prestariang Berhad.

Prestariang Berhad via its subsidiary Prestariang Systems Sdn Bhd co-hosted a free, live webinar with Skillsoft to unravel the ‘digital transformation’ buzzword, elucidating its application in transforming a real world working situations. These days, key constrain of digital transformation is no longer about awareness – Instead, the struggle lies on the actual applications in order to transform workforce and businesses. Fully aware of it, Prestariang join forces with other brilliant minds to illuminate the way in driving the nation’s digital transformation. Moderated by Prestariang’s Vithia Paltore, participants were graced with the appearance of Nirmala Gopalakrishnan, Senior Service Deliver Manager, Skillsoft India; Dr Anis Suhailis Binti Abdul Kadir, Deputy Head of Cluster, i-IMATEC, INTAN; Estia Amy Nyopieh, Senior Manager, Leadership Institute of Sarawak Civil Service; and Dr Peter Lee, Director, Talent Division, Prestariang. Cutting across critical topics such as: Developing Digital Dexterity in Your Workplace Digital Learning Initiatives: Way Forward Reaching the Unreachable via Digital Learning and Change Management: Key Success Factor in Digital Learning Initiatives participants embarked into the journey of digital transformation as questions, opinions and ideas were exchanged back and forth to cast away uncertainties. The webinar witnessed 292 participants from 121 agencies and corporations across the country. The session concluded with a happy note and quick virtual selfie of all participants. All registered participants were also given complimentary 30-days access to Percipio Online Learning platform to allow participants to experience learning and upskilling firsthand via e-learning.

From the very definition of gratification, the four main offenses of corruption, all the way to the horrifying truths behind the investigations faced by those unlucky enough to don the orange jumpsuit - Prestariang heard it all today from Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)'s Assistant Commissioner, Mohd Nur Lokman Bin Samigan in the Group's second Anti-Corruption Talk. Attended by Prestariang employees, the talk, held at Prestariang's corporate office is part of the Group's effort in ensuring Prestariang employees’ holistic understanding of corruption in light of the introduction of Section 17A within the MACC Act 2009. Assistant Commissioner, Mohd Nur Lokman Bin Samigan helped clear any air of uncertainty and ambiguity attendees of the talk had on the topic of corruption and gratification vide his insightful and informative presentation and interactive question and answer session. Deeply invested in promoting and encouraging better corporate governance and legal compliance within its day-to-day operations, Prestariang is set towards a successful adoption of the MACC Act 2009. This expectation is not only limited to Prestariang and its subsidiaries alone; but extends also to contractors, subcontractors, consultants, agents, representatives, and others performing work for or on behalf of Prestariang as well.

Just like how chicken rice is incomplete without the chicken, or how lonely tikka masalla is without biryani; what is Prestariang without all of its people. One cannot be whole without the other, and so does Prestariang - the Group cannot be complete without its valued people who have been the very core of the business successes over the years. With a 'free and easy' setting, the appreciation lunch was held at Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur on 8th July 2020 to celebrate the partnership and camaraderie built over the years between Prestariang and its people. Attended by Prestariang's Board of Directors, members of its Management, employees and former employees, the JP Teres of the Grand Hyatt was filled with chatters and clangs as the guests help themselves with a generous portion of a four-course lunch. May this relaxing noon be an avenue for Prestariang and its people to strengthen their bonds and nurture their relationships further for many successes to come.

Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (“MACC Act 2009”) came into effect on 1 June 2020 and is the latest amendment that has been introduced in the MACC Act 2009. Under this provision, essentially, directors and senior management are liable for the actions of the company if it is involved in bribery unless it can prove that it has successfully implemented adequate procedures to prevent bribery from happening. On 19 June 2020, an anti-corruption and bribery talk, “Controls and Procedures under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Act 2018” was held at Prestariang’s corporate office in Star Central, Cyberjaya was delivered by Prestariang's Senior Manager, Legal and Corporate Governance, Sherliza Samantha Asli, to brief Prestariang's staff and protege trainees regarding the inclusion of the Corporate Liability Provision into the MACC Act 2009. This is to ensure the employee’s holistic understanding of the new provision to promote and encourage better corporate governance and legal compliance.

Leading Technology and Talent Innovator, Prestariang Berhad chalked an increase in its order book, as its wholly-owned subsidiary Prestariang Systems Sdn Bhd (PSSB) secured an additional purchase of e-learning licenses amounting to RM 250,000 - ten times of the initial purchase made by Malaysian Tax Academy (MTA) to accommodate its Digital Learning Hub. MTA back in November, has awarded PSSB with the System Procurement Contract for the Company to supply e-learning licenses in driving its Digital Learning Hub initiative which spans for a period of three years – from December 2019 until November 2022. The initiative aims for a continuous development of Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) human resources, via e-learning that is tailored for future's demand – In line with MTA’s aspiration to continuously develop sustainable pool of professionals and experts for LHDN. Leveraging on the advanced e-learning platform and Prestariang’s support, MTA learners are enabled to discover and master various contents in directing their learning direction independently. “For us (Prestariang), the additional order is a direct result of our dedication in realising customer’s aspiration to propel the competency of their human capital” said Dr Peter Lee Fuei Siong, Director, Talent and Development, Prestariang. “It is a manifestation of Prestariang’s strong commitment, coupled with the client’s satisfaction with our support” he added.

At Prestariang, we adopt a zero tolerance policy against all forms of bribery and corruption. We understand how integrity, accountability and fairness are key in creating sustainable business and generating values to our stakeholders. Prestariang is committed to conducting its business in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and the highest ethical standards. Following the passing of Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, Prestariang has incorporated the new provision into Prestariang’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Guidelines (“PABC Manual”); which elaborates on those principles. This provision is a new dawn in the combat against corruption – a necessary move to drive the nation’s sustainable economy ahead. And Prestariang is proud to be a part of the cause. The purpose of this PABC Manual is to provide guidance to employees of Prestariang and/or any person(s) associated with Prestariang (such as business associates, partners, agents, vendors, suppliers, contractors, consultants and any other third party service providers or persons who perform services for or on behalf of the Group, hereinafter referred to as “Associates”) concerning how to deal with bribery and corruption and related issues that may arise in the course of business. This PABC Manual reiterates and reflects Prestariang’s steadfast, long standing commitment to conduct its business dealings with integrity, accountability and fairness to ensure its employees’ and Associates’ full compliance with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 and the MACC (Amendment) Act 2018 and any other local anti-bribery or anti-corruption laws that may be applicable. This PABC Manual complements and should be read in conjunction with Prestariang’s Code of Conduct (“COC”) and Whistle-blower Policy. Click here to read more on the Prestariang Anti-Bribery and Corruption Manual

The past few months have been tough. The COVID-19 virus has spread far and wide and reached our shores not too long ago. As you are aware of, to address the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government of Malaysia has imposed emergency measures by implementing the Restricted Movement Order with nationwide effect starting from 18th March to 12th May 2020. This partial lockdown has meant that our office will be closed during this period. We want to reassure you that Prestariang has in place robust business continuity plans to ensure our business operations are continually adapted to mitigate potential impacts. In this difficult time, we will continue to deliver the highest level of quality to our customers. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your dedicated Account Manager. Alternatively, you may reach us via our General Line as per shown below: Prestariang General Line: (+603) 8689 7000 As always, we value your partnership and look forward to help you in making your business successful. Here in Prestariang, we remain optimistic, and we want you to know that as the experts do their best to minimize the impact of the virus, we will do our best to support you. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to adhere to the Restricted Movement Order imposed, as well as to take a good care of your health. #PerintahKawalanPergerakan #KitaJagaKita #FlattenTheCurve #WeCanDoThis #KekalTenang #HapusCOVID19

Prestariang Berhad (Prestariang) via its subsidiary Prestariang Systems Sdn Bhd sealed a partnership with New York based training and accreditation provider, Rocheston Pte Ltd (Rocheston), as their very first Authorised Training Partner in Malaysia. The signing ceremony was held at Prestariang’s headquarter in Cyberjaya. Prestariang was represented by its President and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Abu Hasan Ismail and its Director, Training Division, Dr Peter Lee Fuei Siong. Rocheston on the other hand was represented by its President and CEO, Haja Mohideen and its Malaysia Representative, Rasodin Bin Ramudin. This partnership will further expand Prestariang’s blended learning offerings to complement its online learning solutions, cutting across Cyber Security, Technology and Innovation via Rocheston’s professional certification programmes. “In terms of Cyber Security, we have global in-depth knowledge and experiences in implementing effective frameworks. Prestariang (in other hand) possesses deep comprehension of the local needs and requirements. Magic happens when the two are combined. That is what making this partnership special” said Haja Mohideen, President and CEO of Rocheston. “Cyber Securities, unlike any other discipline in the world, is ever-evolving. The threat existed today will be different than those that precede it. We would not want to craft a single syllabus and put our faith that it will last until the next year. We will constantly update our content, and that will be the strength of this partnership” add him. Prestariang also eyeing to strengthen their presence in the market by providing a more holistic products and comprehensive services, to contribute in realising the nation’s digital transformation, in line with the Digital Government Transformation Action Plan. “This partnership will be a cornerstone for Prestariang to position itself better in facilitating the upskilling of local public servants’ current competencies towards the Digital Government aspiration” said Dr Abu Hasan Ismail, President and Group CEO of Prestariang.

Prestariang Berhad via its wholly owned subsidiary, Prestariang Systems Sdn Bhd collaborated with its partners to turn modern workspace into the new black, in the Modern Workspace – Taking Off event today at Star Central, Cyberjaya. Aiming to drive the modern workspace environment into a new norm – replacing the traditional ways of working in 4-walls offices, Prestariang collaborated with Autodesk, Adobe, Microsoft Surface, Jabra and Logitech as an initiative to transition its clientele with proven concepts, made possible with their products and offerings. Guests and clients were demonstrated with the fluidity of Prestariang’s new offering, Surface Hub 2S, immersed in the simplicity of Adobe Sign, understood better the new Autodesk’s tri-layer offerings and experienced the seamless unified communication demonstrated by both Logitech and Jabra. “The Modern Workspace concept is getting more traction than ever in Malaysia as governments, multinational corporations, SMEs and entrepreneurs are turning their heads to it. Aside from potentially saving them a fair sum of capital expenditures whilst improving service delivery experience, modern workspace ‘chic’ nature has its own attraction in drawing talents to them” says Hafiza Anom Binti Abdul Hamid, Group Director of Sales and Marketing, Prestariang. “With this trend evolving fast, businesses will need the right digital tools for them to collaborate seamlessly. Our offerings are the very answer for the integrated workspace they are looking for” add her. Considering the promises that modern workspace holds in enhancing service delivery via intelligent tools and simplified processes, these offerings are not only enticing to business owners, it is in line with Digital Government Transformation in the 11th Malaysia Plan, as well in improving delivery of public services.

Prestariang Berhad (Prestariang) and Serba Dinamik Group Berhad (SDGB) have today entered a conditional Share Sale Agreement (SSA) for SDGB to acquire the entire business of University Malaysia of Computer Science & Engineering (UNIMY), which was owned and operated by Prestariang Education Sdn Bhd (PESB) from Prestariang for RM2.5 million. The signing ceremony was held at the UNIMY campus in Cyberjaya. Prestariang was represented by its President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Abu Hasan Ismail and the Chief Operating Officer, Baldesh Singh. On behalf of SDGB were the Group Managing Director and CEO, Dato’ Dr Ir Ts Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah, and the Vice President of Education & Training, Dr Ts Zulkarnain Kedah. The Chairman of the UNIMY’s Board of Governors, Professor Emeritus Dr Hassan Said also present to witness the event. Prestariang mentioned that the disposal is part of its rationalisation plan to improve its cash flow and working capital, while resetting the Group’s business to return to profitability. Prestariang has earlier announced a proposed private placement of up to 10% of its issued shares to raise up to RM19.3 million. Bursa Malaysia has on 20 Feb 2020 approved the listing of and quotation of up to 48,230,100 Placement Shares to be issued pursuant to the proposed private placement. “We are very proud to have so far produced 146 graduates from UNIMY, all of whom were much sought after by the industry. As much as we are passionate about the education business and UNIMY does produce high-quality ICT graduates that fit the demand of the industry, we need to prioritise our limited resources to stay nimble in these trying times for Prestariang. We have embarked on a rationalisation plan that includes monetising assets that are non-cash generating, so that we can reallocate the resources to strengthen our profitable business” said Dr Abu Hasan Ismail, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Prestariang. “Coupled with the private placement of shares, this divestment will put the group on a stronger financial footing.” The acquisition of a tertiary educational will allow SDGB to accelerate the expansion of its education and training business, which leverages on the oil and gas services and engineering firm’s industrial experience to design training curriculum specifically for the industry. The unit already partnered with The City & Guilds Institute of London to offer education certificates here. UNIMY’s ICT focus will also complement SDGB’s IT Solutions business, which develops software packages for industrial applications. “Highly specialised skilled force is a very important element for the development of our industries in oil and gas and power sector,” said Serba Dinamik Group Managing Director and CEO Dato’ Dr Ir Ts Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah. “With a university within the group, it will give us a tremendous edge in research and development and also tap the huge potential at the global market that we are currently operating. It bodes well for Serba Dinamik’s long-term development as we expand our project portfolio globally,” he said. PESB, incorporated in Malaysia in 2005 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prestariang, is mainly involved in providing personalised information and communication technology education in a diverse and vibrant community. UNIMY began operations in 2013 and offers various programmes from foundation, diploma, degree and post degree; Masters and PHD with a focus in ICT related fields. Its total student enrolment for the academic year 2019 averaged about 500 students. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the proposed disposal of PESB to Serba Dinamik is estimated to be completed by the end of second quarter this calendar year.

Prestariang Berhad via its wholly owned subsidiary Prestariang Systems Sdn Bhd, set foot to Brunei in its effort to widen its impression as a Leading Technology and Talent Innovator, imparting its aptitude of lifelong learning to the Darussalam’s educators and learners. The Company took part in Brunei Higher Education Expo, which was held at Bridex Hall, Jerudong, extending its offering of intelligent online learning experience platform to students, working adults and institutions. Prestariang’s offer includes Percipio package with competitive price, with all-you-can-attend pass to all of Techno Rada’s public classes and a free one year all access pass for Percipio platform. Participating and working hand-in-hand with 83 other higher learning institutions in the said expo, the Company broadened its network with local institutions, government and private sectors – immersing deeper into the learning needs of the nation directly from those with savoir-faire in the matter. May this be a start for more great collaborations between the two nations in driving education forward.