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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
JF Tech completes Q3 Probe acquisition to boost vertical integration
KOTA DAMANSARA: Main market-listed leading innovator and manufacturer of high-performance test contacting solutions for global integrated circuit (IC) makers, JF Technology Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, JF International Sdn Bhd (JFI), has completed the acquisition of an 80% equity interest in Q3 Probe Pte Ltd for US$1.36 million, or approximately RM6.0 million, from the US-based parent company, Spire Manufacturing Inc (SMI). The group also has the option to acquire the remaining 20% equity interest in Q3 by December 31, 2027. JF Technology managing director Datuk Foong Wei Kuong said this acquisition brings forward momentum as the addition of Q3 is a highly synergistic move. 'It further enhances our vertical integration and elevates the group within the dynamic semiconductor supply chain. 'Q3 Proba's expertise in front-end wafer testing perfectly complements our test engineering solutions business. 'This creates a powerful combination that enables us to expand the business on a global scale,' he said in a statement. Foong said by bringing Q3's capabilities into JF Technology's fold, the company is enhancing its test engineering solutions business and reinforcing its position across the entire semiconductor value chain—from front-end to back-end testing. 'We are now the only provider in Malaysia with such a comprehensive probe card product line,' he said. Foong also noted that this vertical integration is a core pillar of JF Technology's ongoing JF 4.0 Transformation. 'We also plan to set up a production line in Malaysia to produce Q3's products to serve our strong customer base of more than 200 multinational corporations. 'Looking ahead, while we are navigating through a period of heightened geopolitical tensions, we continue to see vast opportunities ahead, especially from the electric vehicle (EV) applications,' he said. Q3 is a specialist in manufacturing probe cards based in Singapore, supplying patented products to its customers. For the financial year ended December 31, 2023, Q3 delivered a net profit of approximately S$231,000 or RM767,000. The acquisition is structured with a 3-year performance earn-out arrangement amounting to US$90,670, or approximately RM401,000, at the end of each calendar year for 3 years post-closing, totaling US$272,010, or approximately RM1.2 million, contingent on meeting the profit guarantee by the vendor.
The Star
26-05-2025
- The Star
Former lecturer sentenced to 10 years for culpable homicide of husband
SEREMBAN: A former lecturer was sentenced to serve 10 years in jail by the High Court here after she pleaded guilty to a charge of causing the death of her husband. Lau Seck Yan, 58, did not contest the charge under Section 304(a) of the Penal Code for culpable homicide not amounting to murder after it was read to her before judge Rohani Ismail on Monday (May 26). Earlier, her counsel, Kitson Foong, told the court that the Attorney General's Chambers had accepted the defence's representation to review the original charge. Lau was initially charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murdering her 55-year-old husband, Poh Seng Hiap. Offenders can be sentenced to death or jailed between 30 and 40 years and whipped upon conviction. She had claimed trial when charged on Jan 28, 2022. Lau, who contested as an Independent candidate in the Port Dickson by-election in 2018, allegedly committed the offence at their home at the Rasah Kemayan Golf and Country Township near here between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on Jan 23, 2022. Poh, an accountant, was reportedly stabbed in the chest and abdomen. The amended charge under Section 304(a) carries a penalty of up to 30 years' imprisonment and a fine upon conviction. Foong told the court that Lau was remorseful and regretted the incident. "It was a tragedy which unfolded from a disagreement between a husband and wife and escalated into a fight. "My client has had a chance to reflect on this while she was in prison for the past three years. "All she wants is to be able to go home to her four daughters and an 88-year-old father," he said. Foong said Lau had also been active in social work as a Buddhist association's president. This was also the first time she had run afoul of the law. Khairunnisa Hazwani Omar prosecuted.
Borneo Post
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
AGG carnival a milestone for local gymnasts
Gymnasts, parents and coaches in a group photo with Lo (seventh left), SAGGA vice president Dr Nur Shahkizza Mohd Jefry (sixth left), Foong (ninth right) and SAGGA officials at the end of the workshop. KUCHING (May 14): The final day of the Sarawak AGG Carnival ended with the AGG School Programme Workshop & Certificate Presentation Ceremony held at Dewan Sa'ati, Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Headquarters on Sunday. Organised by the Sarawak Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Association (SAGGA) in collaboration with the Malaysian Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Association (MAGGA), it marked a milestone in introducing Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG) into schools across Sarawak. The workshop was led by MAGGA's head of School Programme and former national gymnast Foong Seow Ting who introduced a specially designed AGG syllabus tailored for three age groups namely Under 10, Under 12, and Under 18. Emphasis was on creative movement, teamwork and artistic expression among students. A special highlight was the AGG performance choreographed by Foong herself, featuring all gymnasts attending the workshop. The carnival set out to highlight the connection between parents, teachers and students to underscore how AGG can be a tool not just for sport but also for building character, identity and togetherness. Batu Kitang state assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang officiated at the closing ceremony and presented certificates to participating students, coaches and facilitators. Participating schools and clubs included Mine Dance Studio; Track and Dance; SJK Chung Hua Sungai Lubak; SJK Chung Hua No. 6; SJK Chung Hua Mile 4 ½; and SJK Sungai Apong. The initiative by SAGGA is part of a broader plan to organise the Sarawak Inter-School AGG Competition scheduled for Aug 16. The Sarawak AGG Carnival, which brought together participants from Sarawak, Selanger and Kuala Lumpur, spanned two days of competition, workshops and special performances to celebrate art, movement and community.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The timing of this provocative retrospective at SAM is not a coincidence
The Brief The first Ai Weiwei retrospective in the U.S. in over a decade is now on display at the Seattle Art Museum. The show features 130 works from the 1980s to 2020s, and will run from March 12 to September 7. SEATTLE - "You should expect that he's a disruptor," said Ping Foong about Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. Foong is the Seattle Art Museum's Curator of Chinese Art and the curator of "Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei." She explained that it is the first Ai Weiwei retrospective in the U.S. in over a decade. It will run from March 12 to September 7. We met Foong at the exhibit, surrounded by works depicting gold animal heads, marble couches and images made from Legos. "Well, it's been very challenging to bring together so many objects," Foong said. The show features 130 works from the 1980s to 2020s across three of SAM's locations. "It is the largest (Weiwei) survey, retrospective, basically ever." Foong suggests that visitors who are limited on time should approach the gargantuan show strategically. "If your plan is to read every single one of my labels and watch all of the movies, well, I would say that it would take you a week." Weiwei is known in the art world for thought-provoking work across different media, often touching on politics and pointing out injustices. "One of Ai Weiwei's signature moves is to question why we value certain things like antiquities. So, he delights in smashing ancient pots, for instance," Foong said. Foong is referencing Ai Weiwei's "Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn" in 1995. The performance was photographed and now the images of the artist breaking a 2,000-year-old urn hang on the walls of the downtown location of the Seattle Art Museum. "This is a destruction which makes us think more closely about why is there some things that are allowed to be destroyed. For instance, older parts of the cities. You tear them down and build new buildings." Ai Weiwei's work often focuses on human rights abuses, both in China and around the world. When asked if the timing of the exhibition was accidental, given the current political climate in the U.S., Foong was quick to respond, "Absolutely intentional." Local perspective She added that while Weiwei had never been in Seattle before, it's an appropriate place to show his work. "Both art and activism are part of the fabric of Seattle." Ai Weiwei declined our request for an interview, but he answered questions from journalists during a press conference on Friday, March 7. Someone asked if he believed there were downsides to democratizing thought leadership online. He admitted that it was difficult for him to answer. His response seemingly referenced the current presidential administration. "There's nothing really original. There's nothing really that could be characterized as individual opinion." "Make America Great could be that opinion. It's such a propaganda, and it's quite broadly accepted." Weiwei is known to oppose authority. He's been a vocal critic of the Chinese Communist Party. The artist was detained for 81 days in 2011 after online calls for a Middle Eastern-style revolution in China. At the time, the BBC reported that he was held in a secret police detention center in China. "I think that his position is that you cannot say wrong things. You can only say things. That one has to have the ability for freedom of expression," said Foong. The curator explains that she doesn't want to presume what message visitors should take away from the exhibition. However, she does believe that it's the right time and place to experience Weiwei's work. "No matter what happens in our political environment, geopolitical environment throughout the world, we needed this exhibition to help us think and reflect upon our situation," said Foong "I hope that this show will galvanize people, will encourage them to act in whatever way they see fit." The Source Information in this story is from Seattle Art Museum's Curator of Chinese Art Ping Foong and FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Fire destroys, damages multiple Cybertrucks in Seattle lot Family wants justice years after Graham, WA man's death Bryan Kohberger defense ramps up legal maneuvers in bid to keep Idaho murders suspect off death row Major TSA change to shorten airport security wait times, DHS says: What to know Seattle Seahawks trade DK Metcalf to Pittsburgh Steelers To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
