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The Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Deep Purple's Malaysia date sole SEA stop on tour
HAVING written one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever, Deep Purple are assured of its place in rock history. But the pioneering hard rock outfit is not about to rest on its laurels or legacy afforded by classic tunes such as Smoke on the Water with the annoucement of its latest tour. Malaysian fans are in luck as the band will be performing at Mega Star Arena on Nov 23, which is the band's only stop in Southeast Asia. Formed in London in 1968, Deep Purple released countless classic albums including Fireball, In Rock and Perfect Strangers, all of which have been cited as major influences by major artistes such as Metallica and even, Oasis! But it is the 1972 release which cemented the band's stature as genuine heavy hitters when Smoke on the Water became a monster hit worldwide – lest it be forgotten, this was before the convenience of streaming and the internet. Smoke on the Water is a tale of the band's misadventures when it decamped to a Swiss resort to lay down tracks for a new long player, only for fire to jettison those well-laid plans. What happened next was recounted in that famous song and the resulting album - Machine Head - that cemented its reputation as one of the planet's hardest rocking bands. Fast forward a few decades and the band is still rocking and touring hard despite numerous line-up changes that included the loss of founding member John Lord in 2012. But fret not as Deep Purle's trademark hard rock sound will still be delivered with all the groove and enthusiasm of men half their age! Tickets for Deep Purple Live In Malaysia will go live on July 30 at noon. The ticket prices ranges from RM359 to RM2,099, with the exclusive benefits of lanyards and official posters for Royal Twin Seat ticket holders.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FPC welcomes two new board members to accelerate strategic growth
Gothenburg, Sweden – June 26, 2025 – Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished new members to its Board of Directors following the company's Annual General Meeting held on 24th June, 2025. The shareholders voted in favour of appointing John Lord and Carl Johan Grandinson to the board, marking a pivotal step in FPC's evolution as it enters an exciting new chapter of innovation and strategic transformation. Introducing Our New Board MembersJohn Lord brings over 25 years of leadership experience across global financial and technology enterprises. Beginning his career at Euler Hermes (1990–1995) and RBS Commercial Finance (1996–1998), he progressed to C-level leadership roles in GE Finance and Dun & Bradstreet UK & Ireland (2000–2007). Lord later served as Group Sales & Marketing Director at LBM Direct Marketing and then as Group Managing Director of GBG plc (2009–2016). In 2016, he founded and led TruNarrative as CEO until 2021, and currently holds chair and investor roles at Panintelligence, Relative Insight, and Engage PSG Search. His background in finance, risk, and SaaS—especially in identity verification—provides FPC with valuable strategic oversight in growing enterprise-facing biometric solutions. Carl Johan Grandinson offers deep expertise at the intersection of technology, marketing, and operational scaling. With an MSc in Mechanical Engineering (KTH) and media/marketing studies at Stockholm School of Economics and Stanford, he began as TradeDoubler's first employee (1999–2007), rising to Regional Director overseeing Nordic and Southern Europe. He then co-founded the award-winning Media Agency Tre Kronor Media (2007-2015) and later co-founded Glue Home (2015-2021), a smart-lock and InHome delivery platform company. Currently, he is working with growth equity investments in enterprise software companies as Founding Partner at Qvantea Capital (2021-). Strategic Significance of Their AppointmentJohn and Carl Johan join FPC at a transformational time for the company. As FPC expands its solutions up the value chain, across embedded biometrics and secure access technologies, these new board members offer complementary strengths that will reinforce the company's strategic capabilities. John Lord's global market insight and innovation leadership will bolster FPC's go-to-market initiatives, especially in new verticals where advanced biometric authentication is in high demand. His experience guiding businesses through technological shifts aligns seamlessly with FPC's vision for smarter, more secure biometric solutions. Carl Johan Grandinson's financial and strategic acumen will add critical depth to FPC's governance and capital planning, supporting the company's drive toward long-term sustainability and profitability. His track record of working across transformative technology landscapes makes him particularly well-suited to help guide FPC's operational and strategic roadmap. Christian Lagerling, Chairman at FPC, commented:'We are thrilled to welcome John and Carl Johan to our board. Their combined experience, leadership, and deep industry knowledge will be invaluable as we pursue our new strategic direction. This is a pivotal time for FPC, and their appointments reinforce our commitment to bold innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for our shareholders and customers.' For more information about FPC please visit For further information, please contact:Adam Philpott, CEO Investor Relations: +46(0)10-172 00 10, investrel@ Press: +46(0)10-172 00 20, press@ About FPCFingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is a global biometrics leader, offering intelligent edge to cloud biometrics. We envision a secure, seamless world where you are the key to everything. Our solutions – trusted by enterprises, fintechs, and OEMs – power hundreds of millions of products, enabling billions of secure, convenient authentications daily across devices, cards, and digital platforms. From consumer electronics to cybersecurity and enterprise, our cloud-based identity management platforms support multiple biometric modalities, including fingerprints, iris, facial, and more. With improved security and user experience, we are driving the world to passwordless. Discover more at our website and follow us on LinkedIn and X for the latest updates. FPC is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (FING B). Attachment 250626 - New Board MembersError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
South Wales Argus
19-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Anger over plans to remove Old Green Roundabout Newport
A petition against the proposal has gathered more than 1,000 signatures, and Facebook has been alive with debate since the results of a public consultation were published on March 18. The consultation found a majority of residents believed the changes would make "no difference" to encouraging walking, cycling or bus use. Despite this, it appears the plans are set to move forward, and many feel their voices are going unheard. One local, with the username My view is, said: "460,000 signed a petition against the 20 mph limit. "They didn't listen to the public then and Newport Council will not listen now." This view was echoed in further comments, with John Lord saying on Facebook: "No we don't want it. "It's not broke don't fix it." The main thrust of opposition centres around a belief that the roundabout works well as it is, and that the council should focus on maintaining what exists rather than making costly changes. Many also raised concerns about safety and practicality, especially for pedestrians. David Foster said: "As it stands it is easy and safe for pedestrians to cross that busy road via the subway system. "Putting in crossings and lights makes things dangerous and more time consuming. "It makes zero sense. "It had also been proven that roundabouts are more often than not safer and more efficient than traffic lights. "Roundabouts are also cheaper to maintain than traffic lights." Another echoed these concerns about road maintenance, with John Gb saying: "Start fixing what we have, start with the state of the roads!! They are absolutely shocking!" Pot holes and faded markings were a common theme, with Ashley Keeble adding: "Perhaps maintaining the lane markings on it from time to time might be more productive. "How can you have a save spiral roundabout with illegible markings." Some, however, welcomed the proposal, arguing that change is needed to modernise the area. Mark Whitcutt said: "Personally I think that would be a vast improvement and restore the castle 'Old Green' as well. "1000 is not many people, and how many actually live in Newport?" Mark Seymour agreed, adding: "Just 1000 in a city of 160k? "And that's not how our democracy works - it's not the X Factor. "It will open the Castle Green up which is a positive." Supporters of the scheme, including Transport for Wales (TfW), believe the changes will encourage sustainable travel and improve links between bus and rail services. The proposals are part of a wider plan following the Lord Burns transport commission's recommendations, which seek to improve transport in Newport without the need for a new motorway. TfW said the new junction and improved public transport "interchange" will make it easier for people to use buses and trains, and younger people in particular showed support for the plans. For others, though, memories of earlier traffic light systems in Newport bring back frustration. Anita Roberts said: "How many people remember when we had traffic lights in the 70's - it was an absolute nightmare getting in/out of Newport. "I thought the Council wanted to encourage more visitors? "Changing the current system is definitely not going to do that." With nearly 3,000 vehicles using the roundabout during rush hour, many feel the risks of change outweigh the potential benefits. Despite Transport for Wales' assurances of "major sustainable travel improvements," it is clear many residents remain unconvinced. As Jules Mitchell summed up simply: "No no, no, no, simple, it's not broke stop trying to fix it. "There are so many other things wrong that need to be dealt with. Leave it alone."
