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Pinnacle Food Group Limited Appoints Dr. Yunhao Chen as Chief Financial Officer

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VANCOUVER, BC, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI) (the “Company”), today announced the dismissal of Wencai Pan as Chief Financial Officer and appointment of Dr. Yunhao Chen as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, both effective June 1, 2026.

Dr. Chen has extensive public company finance, accounting, U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting and compliance experience. She served as Chief Financial Officer of Massimo Group from its initial public offering in May 2023 through January 2026 and as a director from April 2024 through January 2026, where she led that company through its initial public offering process in 2024, and directed and managed the company’s financial reporting, investor relations, and capital market functions. From May 2017 to July 2023, Dr. Chen served as Chief Financial Officer of Dogness International Corporation, where she led the company through its initial public offering process in 2017 and directed and managed the company’s financial reporting, investor relations, and capital market functions, and served as the Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. subsidiary from 2018 to 2023. Dr. Chen has extensive knowledge and experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting and compliance requirements. As part of her professional experience, she served as an invited speaker at an SEC forum advocating for small public companies in 2025, successfully executed multiple public offerings for publicly traded companies, conducted analyses and research regarding a large amount of formal filings of SEC registrants, and served on the boards of several public companies. Dr. Chen holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and an MBA in Finance and MIS from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of International Business and Economics. From 2007 to 2014, she served as a faculty member at the University of Miami and Florida International University.

“We are pleased to appoint Dr. Chen as Chief Financial Officer,” said Jiulong You, Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Food Group Limited. “Her experience as a public company CFO, together with her background in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, internal controls and capital markets, makes her well suited to lead our finance function as we continue to grow as a Nasdaq-listed company.”

Dr. Chen has served as an independent director of the Company since April 2025. In connection with her appointment as Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Chen will cease to serve as an independent director.

About Pinnacle Food Group Limited

Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI) is a technology-driven company operating at the intersection of smart agriculture and bio-engineering. The Company’s “Dual-Engine” strategy integrates Farming-as-a-Service solutions with precision fermentation and synthetic biology platforms to support the development of efficient and sustainable food systems. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.pinnaclefoodinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s management transition, finance function, public company reporting and compliance functions, internal controls, business strategy, and future operations.

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks relating to the Company’s ability to successfully transition its finance and accounting functions, maintain effective disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting, comply with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting and Nasdaq requirements, execute its “Dual-Engine” strategy, and manage its smart agriculture, precision fermentation and synthetic biology initiatives, as well as other risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

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Trip.com Kicks Off Winter Travel Season with EOFY Mega Sale and Massive Flight Perks

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SYDNEY, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com, the global travel service provider, has officially launched its End of Financial Year (EOFY) Mega Sale, kicking off the winter travel season in style. From the week commencing 9 June 2026, Aussie travellers can access weekly rolling discounts, flash sales, and coupon drops designed to turn dream holidays into an affordable reality.


The EOFY Mega Sale is a chance to save big across flights, hotels, and travel essentials—with four big weekly drops starting from 9 June.

EOFY Mega Sale Calendar:

  • Week 1 (9 June) — Travel Essentials Launch: Up to 50% off coupons for attractions and eSIMs, a free eSIM coupon (valued up to $2), 30% off car hire coupon, plus Buy 1 Get 1 Free offers on selected attractions
  • Week 2 (16 June) — Hotel Mega Deals: Up to 70% off hotel coupons in addition to flash sales on accommodation from $9 per night
  • Week 3 (23 June) — Flight Frenzy:
    • $29 domestic flights between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Adelaide
    • $109 flights from Perth to Bali
    • $149 flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to Bali and Ho Chi Minh City
    • Up to 50% off flight coupons
  • Week 4 (30 June) — Last Chance Deals: Final opportunity to secure the month’s best travel bargains before the financial year closes.

Even Bigger Savings – Partner Airlines & Airports

Alongside the EOFY Mega Sale, Trip.com has teamed up with leading airlines and airports to deliver significant direct savings for Australians travelling overseas.


  • This Is China: From today to 27 July, snag up to $100 off on flights from Sydney to China, valid across premium carriers including China Southern, China Eastern, Air China, and more. Flash sales are also available for flights from Sydney to Shanghai at $189 on 9 June and 7 July, and the same price also applies for flights from Sydney to Beijing on 23 June and 21 July.
  • Brisbane Airport – Take Off To Asia: Queenslanders can score $50 off flights heading into Asia’s popular hubs from today until 14 June.
  • Fly with Batik Air: Discover Southeast Asia with up to $100 off flights from Sydney to destinations across Indonesia and Malaysia.
  • Premium Global Airline Savings:Enjoy an instant $100 off for bookings with Malaysia Airlines with more airline partner discounts to be announced in due course.

Don’t Miss Out – Get Ready Now

Download the Trip.com app now to grab these limited-time offers.

Terms and Conditions apply. All promotional offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis within the specified period and while stocks last. Please note that all deals are in AEST time.

For more information, please visit https://au.trip.com/.

About Trip.com

Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 27 languages across 48 countries and regions in 44 local currencies. Offering an extensive hotel and flight network of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 680 airlines, along with over 350,000 in-destination activities, Trip.com covers 3,500 airports in 220 countries and regions. Trip.com‘s world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service helps to ‘create the best travel experience’ for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit Trip.com.

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World Cup bookings should spike as tournament progresses, says Sojern’s President

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Sojern’s President, Sylvia Weiler, joins with CNBC’S Travel and Transport Reporter, Monica Pitrelli, to talk all things World Cup – from hotel demand to flight bookings to ticket prices.

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Kiwi-Born Legal AI Company Ivo Partners with New Zealand Football as Global Expansion Accelerates

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The partnership unites two organizations with New Zealand roots and growing global profiles at a moment when both are expanding their presence on the international stage

SAN FRANCISCO and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ivo, the leading platform for AI contract intelligence, today announced a partnership with New Zealand Football to become the Official Legal AI Partner of the All Whites, New Zealand’s men’s national team.

The collaboration reflects Ivo’s continued connection to its New Zealand origins as the company expands its global footprint. Founded in Auckland and now headquartered in San Francisco, Ivo helps global enterprises, including Meta, Uber, IBM, Shopify, and Mitsubishi Electric, accelerate contract workflows and surface critical business intelligence locked inside their contract portfolios.

As part of the partnership, Ivo branding will appear on the front of the All Whites’ training and press kit as the team prepares to compete on the sport’s biggest international stage, as well as across select New Zealand Football initiatives. New Zealand Football will exclusively use Ivo’s contract intelligence platform to draft, review, and analyze all their teams’ agreements.

The announcement arrives alongside a wave of global momentum for Ivo, which has grown ARR sixfold in the last 12 months and has recently opened offices in London and New York.

“As a New Zealand-founded company, we know what it takes to build something and take it to the world stage,” said Min-Kyu Jung, CEO and co-founder of Ivo. “Standing with the All Whites as they prepare for one of the most significant moments in the program’s history is something we’re really proud of.”

Andrew Pragnell, Chief Executive of New Zealand Football, said: “Ivo is a real Kiwi success story of a company taking on the world, and that’s exactly what we strive to do every time our national teams step onto the field. It’s exciting to partner with a New Zealand-founded company experiencing strong global growth while remaining connected to its roots. We look forward to working together and supporting each other’s continued success.”

About Ivo
Ivo is an enterprise-grade AI-powered contract intelligence platform that enables legal and business teams to move faster, reduce risk, and unlock revenue by turning contracts into actionable business intelligence. Founded in New Zealand and headquartered in San Francisco, Ivo helps organizations surface risk instantly, accelerate negotiation cycles, and remove bottlenecks across the contract lifecycle. Customers include leading global enterprises and high-growth companies across multiple industries.

About New Zealand Football
New Zealand Football oversees the beautiful game in Aotearoa New Zealand. From a player’s first experience of football at a young age through the development pathway to national competitions, refereeing, coaching, administration, and ultimately representing New Zealand on the international stage, New Zealand Football supports every level of the game.

Football is the largest team participation sport in the country, with more than 180,000 registered players in 2025.

New Zealand Football manages national men’s and women’s football, futsal, and eFootball leagues and cup competitions.

As the highest-ranked member association in the Oceania Football Confederation, New Zealand Football runs 10 national team programmes, including the men’s national team, the All Whites, and the women’s national team, the Ford Football Ferns.

Members of the All Whites wearing training kit featuring Ivo branding following the announcement of a new partnership between Ivo and New Zealand Football.
Members of the All Whites wearing training kit featuring Ivo branding following the announcement of a new partnership between Ivo and New Zealand Football.

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Soonr Health Officially Launches in the U.S. with Connected At-Home Fertility Tracking for Couples

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With the launch of Surearly SMART on Amazon, Soonr Health now offers couples connected at-home ovulation and hormone testing, the first device in an expanding ecosystem built around dyadic health.

SEOUL, South Korea, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vespexx Inc., a femtech company building products around the science of dyadic health, today announced the official U.S. launch of Soonr Health, a preconception health platform designed for couples who are trying to conceive. The launch coincides with the U.S. debut of Surearly SMART on Amazon, a connected at-home hormone testing device that integrates directly into the Soonr Health experience. Following an early access release in February, Soonr Health’s complete platform is now open to U.S. couples, with both partners using the app on their own phones to log their symptoms and habits, and to share cycle, ovulation tracking and hormone test results from the integrated device.

Soonr Health, Vespexx's preconception platform, connects with the Surearly SMART hormone testing device so couples can track fertility and daily habits together.
Soonr Health, Vespexx’s preconception platform, connects with the Surearly SMART hormone testing device so couples can track fertility and daily habits together.

According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, male factors are the sole cause of infertility in approximately 20% of cases and contribute to another 30 to 40%, with the World Health Organization placing overall male factor involvement at roughly half. Yet most consumer fertility tools focus exclusively on one partner’s data. Soonr is built around dyadic health, a category Vespexx has been advancing in recognition that conception, pregnancy outcomes, and long-term family health are shaped by both partners’ biology and behavior.

From Signaling to Soonr Health

Soonr builds on Vespexx’s flagship app Signaling, which has pioneered couple-based period tracking since 2023 and now serves more than 800,000 users across Asia and beyond. As Vespexx prepared to enter the U.S. market, the team identified preconception as the moment when dyadic health matters most, when a couple’s biology, behavior, and daily decisions most directly shape an outcome they share. Soonr is purpose-built for that moment.

“Most fertility products were designed for a woman to use alone, often with the quiet assumption that her partner would cheer her on from the sidelines,” said Scarlett Joowon Jung, CEO of Vespexx. “We’ve spent the last three years proving with Signaling that couples want to share this experience, and Soonr brings that conviction into the moment that matters most. The science backs it up, and the experience of trying to conceive deserves to reflect that.”

Built as a behavioral platform, not just a tracker

Beyond cycle and hormone tracking, Soonr is structured as a behavioral platform that both partners actively use. Habit, symptom, meal, and exercise logging gives each partner a way to contribute to their shared fertility picture, alongside a gamified visualization that grows as the couple’s data accumulates. The result is a preconception experience that reflects how couples actually live, with both people engaged in the same daily rhythm.

A platform designed to grow with the science

Soonr connects with at-home testing so couples can bring real biological signals into their daily routine. The first integrated device is Surearly SMART, an at-home hormone testing device that reads ovulation and key reproductive hormone markers. Test results flow into Soonr, where both partners can view and track them together.

Surearly SMART is manufactured by Sugentech (KOSDAQ: 253840), Vespexx’s parent company and a publicly listed Korean biotech with 15 years of in-vitro diagnostic expertise spanning ovulation, pregnancy, and clinical testing.

Additional device integrations are planned across the preconception spectrum, including male reproductive health testing, as Soonr expands its platform.

Availability

Soonr Health is available now as a free download in the U.S. on iOS and Android. Premium features are available at $12.99 per month or, as a limited-time launch offer, $65.99 per year. The Surearly SMART Starter Kit (Test Reader and Test Sticks) is available now on Amazon at a limited-time launch price of $119, reduced from the regular price of $169.

For more on Soonr Health and the dyadic health framework, visit https://soonr.health/.

About Soonr Health

Soonr Health is a preconception platform for couples, built on the principle of dyadic health: that fertility, pregnancy, and family health are shaped by both partners. The app combines cycle and ovulation tracking, habit and symptom logging, partner-aware sharing, and integrated at-home hormone testing. Soonr Health is developed by Vespexx Inc.

About Vespexx

Vespexx Inc. is a femtech company headquartered in Seoul, building dyadic health products for couples globally. Vespexx’s flagship app Signaling, which pioneered couple-based period tracking, has served more than 800,000 users across Asia and beyond since 2023. Vespexx is a subsidiary of Sugentech (KOSDAQ: 253840), a publicly listed Korean biotech specializing in in-vitro diagnostics.

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Nearly 100 years later, beloved amusement park still refuses to charge admission

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In an era of pricey theme parks and gated admission, one Pennsylvania amusement park is still letting guests in for free.

Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, has been admission-free since it opened nearly a century ago.

Knoebels opened its doors on July 4, 1926 — and will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, as the nation celebrates America’s semiquincentennial.

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Many of the earliest amusement parks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries operated without admission fees, especially so-called “trolley parks,” which made money from charging guests for rides, food and drink.

Park owner Brian Knoebel, 52, recently told PA Local he had to “had to pinky-swear” to never change the free-admission model.

View of crowd at Knoebels amusement park in Pennsylvania

Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania has operated without a general admission fee since opening in 1926. (Helen/Alamy)

“It’s who we are,” he said. “It’s that traditional park.”

Knoebel said he recognizes that grandparents “get more satisfaction out of watching their grandkids ride the rides than they do themselves.”

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“And Grandma and Grandpa are on a limited income,” he said. “So they don’t pay to park. We don’t force you to buy food in the park — if you want to bring a picnic lunch, then bring a picnic lunch.”

Knoebel, who said his ancestors came to America from Germany and worked as lumberers, said the amusement park began as a modest venture.

View of wooden rollercoaster at Knoebels

Knoebels officials say the park’s old-fashioned atmosphere remains central to its identity ahead of its centennial celebration. (Helen/Alamy)

“After church on Sunday, they’d come down and park their horse and buggy off to the side, and frolic in the stream and have a little picnic,” he told PA Local. 

“My great-grandfather would feed and stable your horses for, I believe, a quarter.”

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Knoebel added, “Little by little, he started building some picnic tables and park benches, and on July 4, 1926, we opened a swimming pool, a restaurant — appropriately named ‘The Restaurant’ — and we rented a steam-powered carousel.”

Despite the park’s growth, Knoebel said its old-fashioned atmosphere has remained intact, including the canopy of trees, shaded walkways, creekside seating and classic attractions.

View of parkgoers in chairlift

The Pennsylvania amusement park has grown from a modest family picnic spot into a major regional attraction over several decades. (Bryan Littel/Alamy)

“How has it changed? We started with one ride, and one food stand, and the pool,” he said.

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“We now have 60 rides, I believe 38 food stands, 24 games, and water slides. … Quarter-mile down the road, we own the 18-hole golf course, complete with a bar and tavern.”

Overall, Knoebel said that he and his family “absolutely know our brand.”

View of steel blue and yellow rollercoaster at Knoebels

The amusement park now includes dozens of rides, food stands, games and water attractions while maintaining its classic feel. (Helen/Alamy)

“We know our fans,” he said. 

“And that throwback amusement park from yesteryear is exactly who we continue to be,” he added. 

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“We don’t have roller coasters that reach the clouds. We have rides for thrill seekers … but, of course, we have more traditional rides.”

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Fox News Digital reached out to Knoebels Amusement Park for further comment.

Knoebels is the largest free-admission park in the United States. “Knoebels does not have a gate, and you only pay for what you want once you are at the park,” the venue says on its website. 

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Stitched-up debutant Hugo Hall-Kahan saves the day for Adelaide after late goal review drama

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Adelaide have held on for a rejuvenating 11.9 (75) to 10.14 (74) win over Geelong after a match-winning goal was overturned on review and changed to a behind.

More than 40,000 fans went wild when Darcy Fogarty, having a quiet game on a wet night at Adelaide Oval, appeared to secure victory from outside 50 with just minutes remaining.

But play was held up for a review with every player in position for the centre bounce.

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The AFL review centre quickly determined Fogarty’s kick had brushed the goal post, reducing the Crows’ lead to one point.

That proved enough with Adelaide’s mid-season draftee debutant Hugo Hall-Kahan — just minutes removed from a head clash with a teammate that cut both of them open — earning a crucial free kick to end the Cats’ last venture inside 50.

Dan Curtin, who provided Fogarty with the winning set shot, then took an important mark to secure victory once and for all.

It marked Adelaide’s first win over Geelong since 2021 and just their second since the start of 2019.

Former Adelaide skipper Taylor Walker praised the “unbelievable” former graphic designer Hall-Kahan for his performance just eight days after being recruited to the club.

Hall-Kahan was previously picked up by Sydney in the 2022 mid-season draft but never debuted before being delisted 18 months later.

Hall-Kahan, boasting stitches on his nose, said it had been a “whirlwind” week since arriving at the Crows.

“I only had two training sessions. I started to come down a bit, settle in, and then obviously got the call-up on Monday (to debut) and everything catapulted again. It was unbelievable,” he said.

On the head clash, Hall-Kahan said: “I was just chasing and all of a sudden I was on the floor. It’s not broken, I don’t think, just a few stitches but I was glad to get back on because we had a few sore (teammates).”

Callum Ah Chee’s night ended early with a hamstring injury, with Jordon Butts (calf) and Toby Murray, hurt in the head clash with Hall-Kahan, also failing to see out the match.

Ah Chee had done a brilliant job on Geelong star Tom Stewart prior to facing the familiar feeling of being iced up on the bench.

Curtin (26 disposals) starred in one of his best games for the Crows, with Wayne Milera (24 disposals) and Rory Laird (23) also busy.

Walker and Ben Keays kicked two goals each.

Geelong (8-5) were well served by Brownlow Medal favourite Bailey Smith (34 disposals), Max Holmes (30) and Patrick Dangerfield (30).

Cats utility Stewart, who was held to 15 touches, will come under scrutiny for a bump that made contact with Ah Chee’s head or chest.

A fast-paced start produced two goals apiece in the opening 10 minutes but scoring quickly became tough in the wet conditions, which Dangerfield relished.

The Geelong veteran’s midfield move reaped 13 first-quarter disposals, 10 contested possessions, five clearances and a goal against his old side, who led 3.2 to 2.6 at the break.

Jack Martin had two of the Cats’ four first-half goals and teammate Ollie Henry took a spectacular mark with a ride on Sam Berry on the wing.

The Cats dominated centre clearances (9-3) and contested possessions (+14) in the first half and enjoyed more territory.

But they were inaccurate as the Crows led 6.3 to 4.9 at half-time, with Curtin influential and Ah Chee keeping Stewart (one intercept) largely under wraps to that point.

A run of four straight goals straddling the main break gave Adelaide a game-high 20-point lead midway through the third term before three in quick succession for Geelong set up a tight finish.

It got heated when Smith and James Peatling tangled off the ball, eventually resulting in the Cats star giving away an ill-disciplined free kick.

Brilliant goals from Keays and Walker gave the Crows the edge early in the final term.

They looked home when Dawson outmarked two Cats defenders and played on to kick his third goal from outside 50 metres.

Again Geelong hit back, kicking three straight goals and levelling the scores when Jack Bowes kicked his second.

But Fogarty’s long-range set shot gave the Crows back the lead for the final time.

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Traveloka 6.6 Mid-Year Sale: Flight, Hotel and Attraction Deals from RM66 for Malaysian Travelers

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Traveloka’s 6.6 Mid-Year Sale: Flights, Hotels and Activities from RM66

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s all-in-one travel tech platform, today announced its 6.6 Mid-Year Sale that runs from 5 to 9 June 2026, offering Malaysian travelers flight deals from RM66 to Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Krabi and Phuket; hotel flash sales from RM66 a night; buy-2 attraction deals; and an RM166 coupon drop on 6 June.


When do the deals drop?

Coupons are released at scheduled times daily from 5 to 9 June (Malaysia time):

Time (MYT)

Deal

12.00am (daily)

Flight flash sale to Thailand and Malaysia from RM66

9.00am (daily)

Flight flash sale to Thailand and Malaysia from RM66

12.00pm (daily)

Buy-2 attraction deals from RM66

7.00pm (daily)

Hotel flash sales from RM66 per night

9.00pm (6 June only)

RM166 coupon drops

Flight flash sales feature routes to Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Krabi, and Phuket. Attraction bundles cover family destinations including Aquaria KLCC, Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, and Zoo Negara. Evening hotel flash sales include properties such as Lloyd’s Inn and Wyndham Ion Majestic Hotel.

Airline Coupons

The campaign also features substantial discounts for flights through partnerships with the likes of:

Airline

Discount Offer

Minimum Spend

Code

Malaysia Airlines

RM100 Off

RM200

100MH

China Eastern Airlines

RM150 Off

No min. spend

150MU

Hainan Airlines

RM120 Off

No min. spend

120HU

Xiamen Airlines

RM50 Off

RM900

FLYMF

Thailand deals: 20% off flights and hotels for stays of 6 nights or more

Travelers booking flights and hotels to destinations in Thailand can apply a 20% discount on bookings with a minimum stay of 6 nights. Valid across the 5 to 9 June sale period.

Payment partner discounts and cruise deals

  • Payment partner coupons: Up to RM100 off with Maybank, UOB, Hong Leong Bank, HSBC, Boost PayFlex, and Touch ‘n Go
  • Disney Cruise Line bookings: Up to 20% off
  • General cruise bookings: 8% off, with savings of up to RM2,500

How to redeem

Malaysian travelers can access the deals from 5 June 2026 via the Traveloka mobile app or website. Coupon codes are applied at checkout. Flash sales are time-limited and subject to availability.

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YY Group (NASDAQ: YYGH) Advances AI Training Data Strategy with Launch of Training Lab and Pilot Robotics Deployments in Singapore

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Singapore Humanoid Robot Training Lab Powered by NVIDIA Accelerated Computing Technology

Establishes a “Human-Robot Co-Working” framework, positioning the Company to offer AI-enhanced labor solutions across hospitality, retail and other service environments

SINGAPORE, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) (“YY Group” or the “Company”), an AI-native workforce management platform and integrated facility management (IFM) provider operating across Asia and beyond, today announced the next stage of the AI training data strategy it introduced on April 22, 2026: the launch of its Humanoid Robotics Training Lab in Singapore, complemented by pilot deployments of humanoid robots in two of Singapore’s leading commercial retail and hospitality facilities. Taken together, these initiatives form YY Group’s “Human-Robot Co-Working” framework, the foundation of the Company’s long-term plans for the commercialization of physical AI.

The Singapore lab will complement the Johor, Malaysia AI training and data collection facility YY Group announced in April. Both facilities will capture structured, real-world human activity data – drawing on the Company’s network of over 500,000 workers across hospitality, food and beverage, facility maintenance, security and other service roles – and use that data to train and refine service robots for deployment alongside human workers in live service environments. The Singapore lab, which will operate on NVIDIA accelerated computing technology, will also serve as an exhibition space for client demonstrations.

To augment its training data capture and transition these robotic capabilities from the lab to the market, the Company is partnering with a prominent shopping mall and luxury hotel in Singapore to pilot humanoid robot deployments in real-world service settings. They will work side-by-side with human professionals, allowing the Company to gather operational data and physical-interaction telemetry to further refine robots’ spatial awareness and task performance while also increasing human teams’ efficiency.

Mike Fu, Chief Executive Officer of YY Group, commented: “Our Human-Robot Co-Working framework is built on a simple principle: robots handle repetitive and physically demanding tasks while human workers focus on higher-value service. With the Johor facility, Singapore lab and pilot deployments underway, we are not just training robots; we are building a collaborative ecosystem where human expertise and robotic precision benefit one another. We are turning a unique data advantage – a network of more than 500,000 workers across 12 countries – into a new generation of AI-enhanced workforce solutions that can be replicated at scale, tapping into higher-margin revenue opportunities while creating value for human workers and operators alike.”

The Company’s AI training data and automation initiatives advance the Agentic and Robotic Automation module of the four-module AI framework the Company outlined in its May 11, 2026 Strategic Update, positioning YY Group to serve clients with hybrid workforce models that combine human talent and automation to address chronic labor shortages, and to supply structured real-world datasets to technology companies developing robotics and AI systems. Consistent with the disciplined capital approach reaffirmed in the Strategic Update, these initiatives are supported by the Company’s existing resources and do not alter its FY2026 revenue guidance of US$103 million to US$110 million or its path to profitability.

About YY Group Holding

YY Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: YYGH) is an AI-native workforce management platform and integrated facility management (IFM) provider, headquartered in Singapore and operating across Asia and beyond. The Company’s intelligent workforce solutions platform, YY Circle, helps clients across hospitality, food and beverage, retail, and other service sectors predict, plan, and optimize workforce deployment. In YY Group’s IFM business, its 24IFM software platform and comprehensive IFM subsidiary portfolio support clients across hospitality, transportation, banking, retail, and mixed-use facilities.

As both business lines scale, the Company is systematically embedding AI and automation capabilities – progressing from intelligent decision support toward increasingly autonomous workforce management – to improve service quality, reduce deployment costs, and drive long-term margin expansion. Listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, YY Group is committed to infrastructure innovation, measurable client outcomes, and long-term value creation.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the YY Group Holding Limited’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) growth of the hospitality market across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and other markets in which the Company operates, (ii) capital and credit market volatility, (iii) local and global economic conditions, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, (v) governmental approvals and regulations, (vi) our ability to successfully develop, deploy, and commercialize our AI-powered products and capabilities, including through strategic partnerships, and (vii) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and YY Group Holding Limited undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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Cruise passenger hailed as hero after jumping into water to save 84-year-old man

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A Carnival Cruise Line passenger is being praised as a hero after jumping into the water to help an elderly man who fell from a pier during a cruise stop in Mexico.

The incident occurred May 19 while Carnival Jubilee was docked in Costa Maya.

Carnival Cruise Line confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital, saying an elderly guest fell into the water while returning to the ship.

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“Our security team responded immediately, and the guest was safely recovered and transported to the ship’s medical center for care,” the cruise line said in a statement. 

“He debarked the ship in Galveston at the end of the cruise.”

Carnival Glory cruise ship docked at Costa Maya cruise port in Mexico

A Carnival Cruise Line passenger is being hailed as a hero for diving into the water to rescue an elderly man who fell off a pier during a stop in Mexico. (Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group)

Video of the rescue later circulated on social media — showing a passenger identified only as Myron removing his shoes and jumping into the water after spotting the man struggling near the ship.

Myron’s wife, Amy, said on social media the man was face down in the water when her husband sprang into action.

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Myron reached the man and kept him afloat until help arrived, the wife said.

“Without a moment’s hesitation, my husband [leaped] into the water,” she wrote in a TikTok post describing the rescue.

Passengers aboard a cruise ship admiring Cartagena cityscape with container port in foreground

The incident occurred on May 19 while Carnival Jubilee was docked in Costa Maya (not pictured). (iStock)

“He managed to grab hold of the elderly man, lift him onto his shoulder and cradle him safely until assistance arrived to lift them both out of the water,” the wife, Amy, added.

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The rescue also drew praise on social media, with many users applauding Myron’s quick actions and willingness to help a stranger.

“The right people are always exactly where they should be.”

“The fact that he tried to walk off without any recognition just shows what an amazing human he is, humble and kind,” one user wrote.

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Others described the cruiser as being in the right place at the right time.

One commenter wrote, “I’m a firm believer that the right people are always exactly where they should be.”

Passengers disembark from the Carnival Dream cruise ship at a sunny port in Cozumel Mexico

The rescue earned widespread praise on social media, with many users commending the man for his swift response and readiness to assist someone else in need. (iStock)

“He’s truly a hero,” another user added. “Not many people would do what he did!”

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Amy later shared that the couple received recognition onboard, including commemorative pins, a complimentary dinner at the ship’s steakhouse and a thank-you message from their stateroom attendant.

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