The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is making its final call for submissions ahead of the 29 May 2026 deadline, with an expanded lineup of categories that mirrors a market evolving well beyond its traditional strengths.

This year, the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is proud to welcome Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors as the Lead Legal Advisor for the Awards.

As an integral part of the prestigious PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, which recognises achievers across diverse Asia-Pacific markets, the 2026 PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty will set the highest benchmarks for outstanding achievement in residential, commercial, township, design, and ESG-driven developments.

Lim Soh & Goonting’s support underscores the importance of legal and advisory excellence in an increasingly complex real estate environment that puts governance, compliance, and investor confidence at the forefront of decision-making. The dynamic team of experienced lawyers supports the awards’ consistent commitment to recognising design and development achievement in Malaysian real estate.

The gala dinner and presentation of the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty will be held Friday, 2 October 2026. This sets the stage for the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in December 2026, during which winners from Malaysia will advance to compete on an international stage.

Key dates for the 2026 edition are:

• 29 May 2026 – Entries Close
• 18-30 June 2026 – People’s Choice Awards voting period
• 30 June – 2 July 2026 – Live Judging Days
• 2 October 2026 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• 11 December 2026 – Regional Grand Final Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation in Bangkok, Thailand

Live Judging Days

Entries will be evaluated in a transparent, independent selection process during the Live Judging Days, overseen by a panel of experts including C-suite executives and senior practitioners from Malaysia’s leading professional bodies. This multi-disciplinary representation ensures credibility and a fair assessment of every submission.

Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia judging panel and president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) 2020–2022, said: “The architecture of property development is being redrawn from the ground up, with ESG compliance coming as standard in anticipation of a national carbon market coming online. We’re excited for a year of better building performance and an industry increasingly treating sustainability as a design discipline rather than a checklist. This shift in mindset is one we’d love to recognise at the awards, and we would encourage practitioners leading this charge to step forward. Our panel is eager to see the visionaries breaking new ground in Malaysian development and design.”

Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “In Malaysia, we see a market that has held its own against global headwinds and external risks. The momentum has shifted into segments that were not at the forefront of the conversation a few years ago. Malaysia is now a logistics hub, offering supply chain diversification, and the country’s emerging asset classes now form new pillars of demand alongside its steady residential real estate base. Transaction values have edged higher even as volumes have remained measured. This wider scope is setting Malaysia apart as a dependable ASEAN hub for investment, and our Asia Awards programme in Malaysia this year will capture that momentum.”

2026 categories

The 2026 categories introduce new Developer titles such as Best Condo Developer, Best Landed Homes Developer, and Best Master Developer, recognising excellence on both project and portfolio levels. High Rise and Landed segments have been strengthened with Best First Home and Best International categories that address affordability, accessibility, and cross-border appeal. The township segment adds Best Resort Style Township and Best Destination Development for master-planned communities excelling in lifestyle integration while Best Landmark Development now recognises projects that define cityscapes and commercial hubs.

New ESG-focused accolades will honour environmental stewardship and positive community outcomes: Sustainable Living Champion, Responsible Construction Champion, and Community Impact Champion. Complementing the judged categories, the People’s Choice Awards will return, empowering consumers to vote for the Top 10 Developers in Malaysia. The 2025 edition attracted over 20,000 public votes, emphasising its significance among property seekers.

The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty is supported in 2026 by Lead Legal Advisor Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors; official portal partners PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com; official ESG knowledge partners GreenRE, Green Building Index (GBI), and Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC); official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS:

PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent.

In 2026, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2026.

For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP

PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 18 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region’s biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.

For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.

(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.

(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.

(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.

(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.

PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:

General Enquiries:
Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing Services
M: +66 92 954 4154
E: allan@propertyguru.com

Media & Partnerships:
Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing Services
M: +66 92 701 2510
E: nate@propertyguru.com

Sales & Nominations:
June Fong, Director of Awards and Events (Malaysia)
M: +6012-6594394
E: june.fong@iproperty.com.my

Jess Lee, Assistant Manager, Awards and Events (Malaysia)
M: +6012-6609339
E: jesslee@propertyguru.com.my

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The 2026 field season has started a coordinated program designed to support ongoing technical studies, advance project understanding, and provide additional geological, metallurgical, environmental, and engineering data for future study stages, including potential Pre-Feasibility Study and Feasibility Study work.

The initial phase of the program includes preparation and shipment of approximately 14 tonnes of mineralized sample material for metallurgical test work. Details of the metallurgical program, including sample selection, test objectives, laboratory work, and expected scope of study, will be announced in a future news release. The work may require several months to complete.

Doubleview has also started the installation of weather monitoring stations to support environmental baseline and hydrological studies. These stations will collect site-specific data to assist with water balance work, climate records, hydrological interpretation, and future project planning.

The Company, as part of its collection of high quality data for engineering, infrastructure planning, environmental assessment and other technical studies, will prepare detailed topographical surface maps of the Hat Property and nearby areas for use in engineering, infrastructure planning, environmental assessment, and future technical studies, including possible Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility level work.

Drilling Program

Doubleview expects to begin drilling immediately as part of the 2026 exploration program. The planned drilling has several objectives:

• Infill drilling within selected areas of the deposit to improve block model confidence.

• Additional drilling in areas where the geologic model is weak.

• Step-out and perimeter drilling in areas where possible extensions of the deposit are highlighted by geology, geophysics, previous drilling, and current interpretation.

• Collection of additional technical data to support resource modelling, metallurgical interpretation, and future engineering studies.

The drilling program will almost certainly provide critical data that will allow promotion of certain mineral resources from lower confidence categories to higher confidence categories such as, for instance, upgrades of Inferred mineral resources to Indicated mineral resources, and possibly, even boost the Measured mineral resources.

The step-out and perimeter drilling will test areas adjacent to the known deposit where the geological model indicates expansion potential and yield data vital to mine planning

Doubleview is well funded to carry out the planned 2026 program. The Company currently has more than C$13 million in cash and no debt, giving it the financial strength to proceed with the above-outlined program of metallurgy, drilling, environmental and hydrological studies, detailed topographical mapping, and engineering support work.

Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview, stated:

“The Hat Project has reached an important technical stage. This season is not only about drilling more metres. It is about collecting essential data for metallurgical, environmental, engineering, topographic, hydrologic, and mineral resource confirmation. The 14 tonne metallurgical sample, the weather stations, the detailed topographic work, and the planned drilling program are all part of a broadened technical approach to move the Hat Project forward in a disciplined and responsible manner.”

Mr. Shirvani continued:

“The Hat deposit is a large polymetallic system with robust proven potential for copper, gold, cobalt, scandium and other critical and precious metals. Our work in the 2026 season will improve the quality of our extensive database and support the next stages of technical studies. We intend to continue advancing the project with quality technical work and responsible exploration practices.”

Technical and Study Objectives

The 2026 program is expected to contribute to several key technical areas, including:

• Mineral resource confidence and possible category conversion.

• Deposit expansion as supported by the geological model.

• Metallurgical test work on a large sample.

• Environmental and hydrological baseline data collection.

• Detailed topographical mapping.

• Engineering and infrastructure planning.

• Future Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility level work.

The Company cautions investors that a decision to proceed to a Pre-Feasibility Study or Feasibility Study will require appropriate technical, economic, environmental, and corporate review.

Doubleview maintains a website at www.doubleview.ca.

Qualified Persons:

Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., a consulting geologist, and Doubleview’s Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed, and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is not independent of Doubleview as he is a shareholder in the company.

Brief Summary of PEA Results

On March 2, 2026, Doubleview announced positive PEA results for the Hat Project, which were clarified on March 23, 2026. On April 14, 2026, the Company announced the filing on SEDAR of the independent National Instrument 43-101 technical report titled “Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Hat Polymetallic Project, British Columbia, Canada.”

The PEA outlined strong project economics, including an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$6.73 billion and an IRR of 23% at consensus metal prices. At spot metal prices, the PEA reported an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$13.53 billion and an IRR of 39%.

The PEA also included a scenario with scandium and the associated processing circuit. Under this scenario, the PEA reported an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$7.27 billion and an IRR of 19% at consensus metal prices, and an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$14.85 billion and an IRR of 32% at spot metal prices.

About the Hat Project

The Hat Project is a polymetallic copper-gold-cobalt-scandium project located in northwestern British Columbia. The project hosts a porphyry-style mineralized system and has been the subject of extensive drilling, geological modelling, metallurgical work, and technical studies. Doubleview continues to advance the Hat Project through exploration, technical evaluation, metallurgical test work, and environmental baseline programs.

About Doubleview Gold Corp

Doubleview Gold Corp., a mineral resource exploration and development company, is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), (OTCQB: DBLVF), (WKN: A1W038), (FSE: 1D4). Doubleview identifies, acquires and finances precious and base metal exploration projects in North America, particularly in British Columbia. Doubleview increases shareholder value through acquisition and exploration of quality gold, copper and silver properties and the application of advanced state-of-the-art exploration methods. The Company’s portfolio of strategic properties provides diversification and mitigates investment risks.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Farshad Shirvani, M.Sc. Geology

President & Chief Executive Officer

NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information.” In particular references to the private placement and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information includes statements regarding the Company’s planned 2026 exploration program, drilling, metallurgical test work, environmental and hydrological studies, topographical mapping, future technical studies, possible mineral resource category conversion, possible deposit expansion, and future project advancement.

Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which might cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ from those expressed or implied by such information. These risks include exploration risk, metallurgical risk, permitting risk, financing risk, market risk, regulatory risk, weather-related delays, availability of contractors and equipment, laboratory timing, and the risk that drilling or technical work will not produce the expected results.

Mineral resource category conversion is not assured. Additional drilling does not guarantee conversion of Inferred mineral resources to Indicated mineral resources or Indicated mineral resources to Measured mineral resources. Step-out drilling does not guarantee expansion of the deposit. Future technical studies, including any Pre-Feasibility Study or Feasibility Study, remain subject to further work, financing, regulatory review, and technical results.

The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/298150

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The buildup of a protein called -synuclein (ASN) into toxic clumps is a hallmark of synucleinopathies, a group of neurodegenerative diseases that includes Parkinson’s and multiple system atrophy (MSA).

These aggregates are associated with cellular dysfunction and lead to progressive neuronal loss. Because current treatments only manage symptoms rather than stopping the underlying protein clumping, scientists are exploring new strategies, including nanomaterials that can prevent these aggregates from forming or help clear them from the brain.

A multinational research team led by Professor Małgorzata Kujawska at the Poznań University of Medical Sciences in Poznań, Poland, has found that graphene quantum dots (GQDs)—nanoscale carbon particles—can counteract this clumping process.

In a study published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM), the researchers detailed how these dots interact with ASN to prevent it from forming the long, toxic fibers that characterize the disease.

“This study points to a promising new direction for strategies against neurodegenerative diseases,” says Professor Kujawska. “While clinical use of GQDs remains a long way off, these findings strengthen the case for further research.”

The study used a multi-stage approach, testing the GQDs in cell-free environments, neuronal cultures, and animal models of MSA. The researchers found that when GQDs were administered intranasally in mice, the particles significantly reduced the presence of toxic protein aggregates. Furthermore, the treatment appeared to activate autophagy, a biological recycling process that helps cells break down and remove damaged proteins.

At concentrations relevant to its biological effects, the GQD showed a favorable safety profile, although some changes in cellular stress and immune responses were observed at higher doses. This is an important consideration, as many nanomaterials face hurdles in medical applications due to concerns over long-term biocompatibility.

While the results are promising, challenges remain, such as preventing quantum dots from clumping in liquid suspensions. “GQDs may serve as a useful research tool,” says Professor Kujawska. “What we learn as we optimize their properties and conduct a comprehensive safety evaluation could help design more effective nanomaterial-based strategies not just for synucleinopathies, but also for other conditions characterized by the buildup of toxic proteins.”

Further information
Małgorzata Kujawska
Poznań University of Medical Sciences
kujawska@ump.edu.pl

Paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14686996.2026.2662693

About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM)

Open access journal STAM publishes outstanding research articles across all aspects of materials science, including functional and structural materials, theoretical analyses, and properties of materials. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM

Dr. Kazuya Saito
STAM Publishing Director
SAITO.Kazuya@nims.go.jp

Image:

Caption: Nanoscale carbon particles offer a new insight into possible therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s and multiple system atrophy.

Press release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.

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Xero, the global small business platform, today announced the launch of Xero Lite in the Philippines. Priced at just $7 USD per month, this plan is designed for Filipino micro and small businesses ready to take their first step away from messy notebooks and scattered receipts toward a simpler, digital way of running their business.

While 60% of Filipino MSMEs aspire to use digital accounting software, current adoption stands at just 11%(1). This disparity leaves the vast majority of entrepreneurs tethered to manual, paper-based bookkeeping, which can make it challenging to keep pace with a fast-evolving business environment. Xero Lite offers an accessible starting point for these owners to automate their records for the first time, providing the visibility and control needed to modernise their operations.

Essential Tools to Build a More Efficient Business

Xero Lite focuses on the practical tools that help a business become more professional and resilient without unnecessary complexity:

• Professional Invoicing: Business owners can create and send quotes and up to five invoices per month from a smartphone or computer. This replaces manual receipt books, helps businesses modernise their record-keeping, and supports faster payments.
• Automatic Receipt Capture: Users can extract data from bills and receipts automatically by snapping a photo on their smartphone. Xero safely stores these records in the cloud, removing the burden of manual data entry and lost paperwork.
• Real-time reports: Business owners can track operational performance instantly with accurate financial reports in Xero Lite. These insights allow owners to monitor cash trends and evaluate profit margins on demand.
• E-Invoicing Ready: Xero Lite is built to be e-invoicing ready. This gives owners the confidence that their business is prepared for future requirements.
• Full Connection to Business Apps: Xero Lite provides full access to the Xero App Store. This allows businesses to connect to a variety of specialised, integrated apps that work together to streamline everything from inventory to payments, providing a sophisticated digital toolkit as the business grows.
• Connected to Claude: Xero’s integration with Anthropic brings Claude directly into Xero and Xero’s financial data and tools into Claude.ai.

A Stronger Foundation for Every Entrepreneur

“The Philippines is on a steady path of digitalising its economy, but many MSME owners are still managing their businesses through manual or disconnected processes,” said Koren Wines, Managing Director APAC at Xero. “With Xero Lite, Filipino business owners can take that first step towards digitalisation, gaining better visibility, saving time on admin, and building a stronger foundation for the next stage of their journey.”

Xero Lite provides a simple entry point for businesses beginning their digital journey. As they become more confident and look to unlock greater value, they can upgrade to the Xero Starter plan, which includes features such as automated bank feeds.

Xero Lite is available in the Philippines starting today. To see how simple business finances can be, visit xero.com/ph.

About Xero

Xero is a global small business platform that helps customers supercharge their business by bringing together the most important small business tools, including accounting, payroll and payments — on one platform. Xero’s powerful platform helps customers automate routine tasks, get timely insights, and connects them with their data, their apps, and their accountant or bookkeeper so they can focus on what really matters. Trusted by millions of small businesses and accountants and bookkeepers globally, Xero makes life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. For further information, please visit xero.com

(1) https://business.inquirer.net/551344/purpose-passion-profit-drive-msme-growth-in-ph

Media Contact:
Xero APAC
Peggy Lee
+65 8764 7047
peggy.lee@xero.com

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Xero, the global small business platform, today announced the launch of Xero Lite in Indonesia. Priced at just $7 USD per month, this plan is designed for Indonesia’s micro and small businesses ready to take their first step away from messy notebooks and scattered receipts toward a simpler, digital way of running their business.

Adopting digital accounting tools is a vital step in this journey, as a lack of formal financial records currently excludes up to 70% of Indonesian MSMEs from growth capital and bank financing(1). While many entrepreneurs still manage their operations through manual bookkeeping, Xero Lite offers an accessible starting point for these owners to build a standardised accounting history, which can help them gain greater control and visibility over their business and unlock opportunities to scale.

Essential Tools to Build a More Efficient Business

Xero Lite focuses on the practical tools that help a business become more resilient and professional without unnecessary complexity:

• Digital Tax Readiness: As Indonesia shifts toward digital-first taxation, businesses are replacing manual bookkeeping with digital audit trails. Xero helps streamline record-keeping to help support compliance with evolving regulations.
• Professional Invoicing: Business owners can create and send quotes and up to five invoices per month from a smartphone or computer. This replaces manual receipt books, helps businesses look more professional to customers, and supports faster payments.
• Automatic Receipt Capture: Users can extract data from bills and receipts automatically by snapping a photo on their smartphone. Xero safely stores these records in the cloud, removing the burden of manual data entry and lost paperwork.
• Real-time reports: Business owners can track operational performance instantly with accurate financial reports in Xero Lite. These insights allow owners to monitor cash trends and evaluate profit margins on demand.
• Full Connection to Business Apps: Xero Lite provides full access to the Xero App Store. This allows businesses to connect to a variety of specialised, integrated apps that work together to streamline everything from inventory to payments, providing a sophisticated digital toolkit as the business grows.
• Connected to Claude: Xero’s integration with Anthropic brings Claude directly into Xero and Xero’s financial data and tools into Claude.ai.

A Stronger Foundation for Every Entrepreneur

“Indonesian small business owners are incredibly entrepreneurial, but manual, fragmented accounting may be preventing them from realising their businesses’ full potential,” said Koren Wines, Managing Director APAC at Xero. “Xero Lite is a low cost first step designed to help owners move beyond informal record-keeping, towards establishing the rigour and credibility needed to capture growth opportunities and elevate their business.”

Xero Lite provides a simple entry point for businesses beginning their digital journey. As they become more confident and look to unlock greater value, they can upgrade to the Xero Starter plan, which includes features such as automated bank feeds.

Xero Lite is available in Indonesia starting today. To see how simple business finances can be, visit xero.com/id.

About Xero

Xero is a global small business platform that helps customers supercharge their business by bringing together the most important small business tools, including accounting, payroll and payments — on one platform. Xero’s powerful platform helps customers automate routine tasks, get timely insights, and connects them with their data, their apps, and their accountant or bookkeeper so they can focus on what really matters. Trusted by millions of small businesses and accountants and bookkeepers globally, Xero makes life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. For further information, please visit xero.com

(1)https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7072/14/3/66

Media Contact:
Xero APAC
Peggy Lee
+65 8764 7047
peggy.lee@xero.com

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