In Part 1, we explored what glucose is, why it matters, and why blood sugar awareness is becoming an important part of everyday health. In Part 2, we looked at small, science-backed habits that can help support healthier glucose patterns, from walking after meals to changing the order in which we eat. But there is one question left: How do you know what is actually happening inside your body? Healthy habits matter, but the body does not always respond in ways we can immediately feel. A meal that feels fine in the moment may still affect your glucose response. A short walk may help, but the effect can vary from person to person. A good night's sleep, a stressful day, or even the timing of your meal can all influence how your body responds. That is where the next generation of glucose awareness begins. Not just with advice but visibility. The Missing Piece: Visibility Most people only notice their body's signals when they become obvious. The afternoon crash, sudden cravings, feeling of being tired, hungry, or "off". But these are often delayed signals. By the time you feel the dip, the glucose pattern may have already started. A spike may have happened earlier, and your body may already be compensating. What feels like a random energy crash may actually be the result of something that began hours before. This is what makes glucose difficult to understand from feeling alone. Even when you start building healthier habits, such as walking after meals, eating fibre first, or sleeping better, you may still wonder whether those habits are actually working for you. The common misconception is that if you do not feel it, it is not happening. But glucose patterns can be quiet. They can happen in the background. Without visibility, many people are left guessing. Traditional glucose checks can offer valuable information, but they often capture only one moment in time. Everyday glucose awareness helps connect that reading to the wider rhythm of how you eat, move, sleep, recover and respond to stress. For many people, glucose awareness still feels out of reach. The common barrier are familiar. Glucose is not only a number that appear during a health screening. It is a part of your everyday rhythm, influenced by how you eat, move, sleep, recover, and respond to stress. To understand it better, glucose awareness needs to become easier to access, easier to repeat, and easier to understand. The Evolution Of Glucose Awareness; How AI Changes The Experience The future of glucose awareness is not simply about collecting more data. It is about making that data more useful in everyday life. What if glucose awareness could become less invasive? What if it could be accessed more easily? What if it could offer clearer signals instead of overwhelming numbers? What if it could support preventive wellness, rather than only being considered when something already feels wrong? This is the shift from glucose testing as an occasional clinical moment to glucose awareness as part of daily life. It is a shift from invasive to non-invasive, from occasional snapshots to everyday checks, from complex data to clearer interpretation, and from reactive health to earlier awareness. This does not replace medical testing or professional advice. Those remain important. But for everyday wellness, there is a growing need for tools that help people understand their body earlier, more easily, and in context. This is where AI changes the experience. Our bodies generate signals every day. These signals are complex. On their own, they can feel like separate pieces of information. But when studied together, patterns can begin to emerge. AI then help translate these complex signals into clearer outputs. Which can help simplify data so people do not need to interpret everything on their own. Because, health data is only useful when people can understand what it means. With AI Glucose Scan, it introduces a propriety, clinically studied approach to non-invasive glucose awareness. The goal is not to turn people into medical experts. It is to make glucose awareness easier to begin. It is a simplier way to start noticing glucose. Why Glucose Should Be Seen In Context Wearable technology has made it easier to track everyday health signals such as sleep, steps, heart rate, blood oxygen, activity, and recovery. These signals are useful, but they do not tell the full story. Glucose has often been the missing signal in wellness tracking not because it is less important, but because it has traditionally been harder to measure in a simple, non-invasive and accessible way. Most wearables can show how your body moves, rests, and recover. But without glucose awareness, there is still a gap in understanding how your body responds to food, daily rountines and metabolic demand. This is why glucose becomes more meaningful when seen in context. Not everyone reponds the same way to the same meal. Not every habit works the same way for everybody. Not every signal is obvious when it first appears. What This Means For Preventive Wellness The next generation of wellness should not only be advanced. It should be accessible. It should be understandable. It should be part of everyday life. We've normalised needles, patches, and lab visits - just to tell people something they could have changed earlier. Our wearables are proving a different point: when people see their health, they stop sabotaging it. - Dr. Du Yao Preventive wellness is not about fear. It is about giving people better tools to understand their body and make healthier choices before health becomes a concern. When glucose awareness becomes easier to access, easier to understand, and easier to fit into everyday life, health becomes less about guessing and more about knowing where to begin.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exclusive collaboration combines Singaporean wearable technology, Indonesian digital health expertise, and AI-powered wellness insights to empower healthier lifestyles. Singapore – 9 June 2026 – Singapore-based health technology innovator Actxa Pte. Ltd. (“Actxa”) and PT LIF Indonesia (“LIF”), a leading Indonesian digital health company, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of preventive health technologies and personalised wellness solutions in Indonesia. The partnership brings together Actxa’s proven expertise in wearable health technology and digital health innovation with LIF’s growing health ecosystem and deep understanding of Indonesian consumers. Together, the companies aim to make health insights more accessible, actionable, and relevant to everyday life, empowering individuals to take a more proactive approach to their wellbeing. As the first milestone of this collaboration, LIF and Actxa are launching the LIF Core Smart Ring with AI Glucose Scan, a next-generation wearable designed to provide continuous health and wellness insights through a seamless, integrated digital experience. Prior to this partnership, LIF and Actxa combined expertise with UKRIDA University to conduct a clinical trial involving over 800 participants, clinically validating the world's first non-invasive Blood Glucose Evaluation and Monitoring (BGEM) technology that powers Actxa's AI Glucose Scan. Under the agreement, LIF has been appointed as Actxa’s exclusive integration and commercialisation partner in Indonesia, responsible for bringing the technology to local consumers through its digital health platform, user engagement programs, customer support infrastructure, and wellness ecosystem. A Shared Vision for Preventive Health Across Asia, growing awareness of lifestyle-related health challenges is driving demand for technologies that help individuals better understand their health before issues become more serious. Kemenkes (Ministry of Health) reports over 20 million diabetic adults and millions more prediabetic. Both companies believe that empowering people with meaningful health insights can play an important role in supporting healthier habits and long-term wellbeing. “Our partnership with Actxa reflects a shared belief that the future of healthcare begins with prevention, education, and empowerment,” said Lina Sugianto, Chief Executive Officer of PT LIF Indonesia. “By combining advanced wearable technology with LIF’s digital health ecosystem, we are creating a more accessible and engaging way for Indonesians to understand their health and make informed lifestyle decisions.” Marcus Soo, Chief Executive Officer of Actxa Pte. Ltd., added, “Indonesia is a priority market for Actxa in Asia as public awareness of healthy living continues to grow. We are proud to partner with LIF to bring innovative health technologies to more consumers. Beyond introducing a new wearable device, this collaboration represents our shared commitment to helping individuals gain a deeper understanding of their wellbeing through data-driven insights and everyday engagement.” Introducing the LIF Core Smart Ring Designed for comfortable 24/7 wear, weighing less than 4 grams and made of high-grade titanium, the LIF Core Smart Ring provides users with continuous visibility into important wellness indicators, including: AI Glucose Scan Sleep duration and sleep stage analysis Sleep quality and recovery trends Heart rate monitoring Blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) VO₂ Max estimation Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) Daily activity and wellness trends Integrated directly with the LIF mobile application, the smart ring transforms health data into easy-to-understand insights that help users better understand the relationship between metabolic health, sleep, recovery, activity, and overall wellness. Enhancing Wellness Insights Through AI As part of LIF’s broader digital health ecosystem, users of the LIF Core Smart Ring will also have access to AI Glucose Scan powered by BGEM, an innovative wellness feature designed to provide additional glucose-related lifestyle insights. By combining sleep, recovery, activity, and wellness data from the LIF Core Smart Ring with AI-powered insights available through the LIF platform, users can gain a more holistic understanding of how daily habits may influence their overall well-being. The integration reflects the shared ambition of both companies to move beyond simple activity tracking and toward more personalised, actionable wellness experiences that encourage healthier lifestyle choices. Availability The LIF Core Smart Ring is now available through LIF’s official website, official marketplaces, and will soon be available at LIF partner stores Erafone across Jabodetabek and Bali. The official retail price is IDR 3,999,000 with 0% instalment options for up to 12 months available on respective e-commerce platforms and according to partner store policies. Know more, LIF Better. Note: The LIF Core Smart Ring is a wellness tracker device. Data displayed is estimation and trend-based for lifestyle education purposes. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your health results with a medical professional. About PT LIF Indonesia PT LIF Indonesia is a health technology company that develops digital platforms for health wearables, clinics and telemedicine. With a mission to help people and communities develop healthy habits, LIF is committed to delivering integrated, user-centered preventative wellness solutions covering fitness, nutrition and rest. About Actxa Pte. Ltd. Established in 2015, Actxa is a preventive health brand creating smart wearables and devices that help people understand their health and live well every day. Backed by our own team of researchers and proprietary health technologies, including BGEM®, the world’s first non-invasive, clinically backed AI-driven blood glucose evaluation and monitoring technology. Actxa turns complex body signals into simple, meaningful insight that support healthier choices and long-term well-being. For more information: Actxa Pte Ltd Email: comms@actxa.com Website: www.actxa.com

Understanding Glucose | Part 2 of 3 You probably already know the usual advice. Eat better. Move more. Sleep well. Cut back on sugar. And while none of that is wrong, it often feels too broad to be useful. Blood sugar is not only shaped by the big decisions such as the diet plan, the workout routine, or the annual health check. It is also shaped by the small moments that happen every day: what you do after lunch, the order you eat your meal, how your body handles stress, and whether your sleep gave your metabolism enough time to reset. In Part 1, we've looked at 3pm crash, what blood sugar does in the body, the different form of diabetes, and why awareness matters even if you feel fine. Now, we move from awareness to simple actions. Not with extreme changes. Not with fear. Not with another generic wellness checklist. But with specific, science-backed habits that can meaningfully influence how your body responds to glucose. Because the goal is not just to think about blood sugar levels in general. It is to understand the spikes. Why General Health Advice Falls Short Most advice Is Directionally Right, but Practically Vague "Eat well" is not a bad advice. Neither is "Exercise more". But these phrases leave out the details that matter. Your body responds to timing, sequences, stress, sleep, and context. That is why two people can eat the same meal and have very different glucose responses. The goal is not to chase perfection. It is to understand which small actions can create a measurable difference. Blood Sugar Is Moment-Sensitive Blood sugar changes throughout the day. It rises after meals. It shifts with movement. It can also be affected by poor sleep, stress, illness, alcohol, hydration, and hormones. But one window matters more than most people realise. The 1-2 hours after eating. This is when: Glucose enters your bloodstream Insulin responds to help move glucose into your cells Your body decides how to use or store that energy. Small actions during this window can change the shape of your glucose response. Not months later. Not in theory. In that moment. That is where most practical habits begin. Habit 1: Eat Fibre and Protein Before Carbohydrates The Same Meal Can Create a Different Response Most people assume blood sugar is only influenced by what is on the plate. But the order you eat that plate can change how your body experiences the meal. The same food can lead to a sharper or smoother glucose results depending on the sequence they are being digested. This is one of the simplest habits because it does not require removing anything. You are not cutting out rice. You are not banning bread. You are not turning every meal into a rulebook. You are changing the order on what to eat first based on your meal. A Subtle Shift in Sequence Try this structure: Fibre first. (Vegetables, Salad, Greens, Beans, Lentils) Protein and/or fats next (Egg, Fish, Chicken, Tofu, Yoghurt, Nuts, Avocado, Olive Oil) Carbohydrates last (Rice, Noodles, Breads, Potatoes) This structure helps slow the speed at which glucose enters the bloodstream. It is a small shift with big impact on what actually moves the needle. It is becoming more aware and the question should shift from "is this meal good or bad?" to "how can I help my body handle this meal better?" The key is not about restriction. It is about creating a slower steadier release of energy. What Actually Happens Inside When You Change the Sequence First, fibre slows down how quickly food moves through your system. It creates a kind of buffer so glucose enters your bloodstream more gradually. Then comes protein and fats which further slowdown digestion therefore reducing the speed at which carbohydrates are broken down. Lastly, when carbohydrates finally arrive, they don't hit your system all at once. They're absorbed in a way your body can keep up with. Habit 2: The 10-Minute Walk That Intercepts the Spike It's Not About Exercise. It's About Timing Most people treat walking or exercising as a separate event like a morning workout, gym session or evening run. Those are valuable. But when it comes to blood sugar, timing can be just as important as effort. A short, gentle walk after a meal, especially within 20 to 30 mins, can help reduce the size of post-meal glucose spike. No need to change clothes. No need to "workout". No need to sweat. Just have a simple walk for about 15-30 minutes after your meal. What Happens Inside Your Body (Whether You Notice It or Not) After you eat, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and enter your bloodstream. Your body releases insulin to move that glucose into your cells. But your muscles can also use glucose when they are active. During the simple walk, your muscles begin drawing glucose from the blood to use as energy. You can think of it as a direct outlet. Instead of glucose rising sharply and waiting to be managed, the movement made during the simple walk gives your body somewhere to send it immediately. Your muscles don't wait for the perfect conditions. They take what's available. Why These Small Habits Matter More Than They Seem Small Habits Work Because They Meet the Body in Real Time The most effective habits are not always the most dramatic. The two habits doesn't sound revolutionary on their own. But they work because they meet the body where blood sugar is actually shaped, in daily patterns repeated over time. However, your body is not a formula. The same meal can feel different on different days. The same walk may help more after lunch than after dinner. It is not a failure, it is biology. Which raises a more useful question: How much of your health are you still trying to understand through guesswork? The Signals Usually Arrive Late Right now, most of us rely on how we feel. Our energy, hunger, focus, and cravings. These are not early signals. They are often the aftermath. By the time you feel the dip in energy, the subsequent spike may have already happened. By the time you reach for another coffee or snack, your body may already be compensating for a pattern that began hours earlier. This is what makes blood sugar difficult to understand from feeling alone. Your body may be communicating clearly, just not in a language you can fully see yet. What Comes Next? Once you start changing your habits, the next question becomes: What's actually changing inside me? That is where health tracking begins to matter. Not as another score to chase, but as a way to understand the gap between what you do, how you feel, and how your body responds. The most powerful shift is not just building better habits. It is seeing whether those habits are working for you. In part 3, we move from action to insight: how glucose tracking has evolved and why seeing your body's response may change everything about how we understand health and wellness tracking. Stay tuned!

Understanding Glucose | Part 1 of 3 Blood glucose shapes how you feel every single day such as your energy, your focus, and your sleep. Here's what it actually is, how it works inside all of us, and why understanding it now is more important than most people realise. The 3pm Feeling Most of Us Know You know the feeling. Somewhere between lunch and late afternoon, something shifts. Focus softens. A quiet irritability settles in. The pull toward something sweet or a second coffee, feels almost involuntary. Most of us chalk it up to a long day. But there's a more precise explanation: your blood glucose, the energy currency your body runs on has spiked after eating and then dropped. That swing is your body communicating in the only language it has. Understanding this signal is not about diagnosing yourself with anything. It is recognising that glucose is part of everyone's daily biology and not just a number that only becomes relevant after a doctor's appointment. It governs energy, focus, sleep quality, and long-term metabolic health for all of us, regardless if we're tracking it or not. What Does Blood Sugar Do In Your Body When you eat, your body breaks food down into glucose, which is the fuel your cells run on. Your pancreas releases insulin in response, which acts like a key: it unlocks your cells so glucose can move from the bloodstream into the tissue that need it. In a well-functioning system, this happens smoothly and continuously. When something disrupts that system, whether gradually or suddenly; blood glucose builds up in the bloodstream rather than being used. That's the common thread running through all forms of diabetes. Insulin - Glucose Cycle Type 1 Diabetes The immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. The body loses the ability to produce insulin entirely. Causing a disruption in how the body process glucose. This is not caused by lifestyle, and it requires lifelong insulin management. It's not preventable in the way Type 2 diabetes is. Prediabetes - The Stage Where Most People Miss Before Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed, there is almost always a prior stage: Prediabetes. Blood glucose levels are elevated, measurably high than normal but not yet high enough to meet the diagnostic threshhold for diabetes. Here, the body is showing early signs of insulin resistance, meaning cells are becoming less responsive to insulin signals. Type 2 Diabetes This is the most common form globally. The body still produces insulin, but cells have become resistant to it over time. Blood glucose remains elevated because it cannot move into cells efficiently. This develops gradually, often over years, and is closely linked to lifestyle, genetics, and the metabolic patterns that accumulate quietly long before any diagnosis. Gestational Diabetes This develops during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Often resolves after birth, but it raises the long-term risk of Type 2 diabetes for both the mother and child. The continum matters: Normal → Prediabetes → Type 2. There is a gradual drift, one that begins long before most people receive any signal that something is shifting. A Global Reality, With a Regional Edge Diabetes is not a regional concern, it is one of the defining health challenges of this century. According to the IDF Diabetes Atlas¹, 589 million adults globally were living with diabetes in 2024 and it is projected to reach 852 million by 2050. That is nearly one 1 in 9 adults on the planet today. Within that global picture, South-East Asia and the Western Pacific carry a disproportionate share of the burden, and a disproprortionate share of the undiagnosed. A 2024 review published in Health Science Reports (PMC)² found that almost half of all people with diabetes are unaware of their condition, with the highest rates of undiagnosed cases concentrated in South-East Asia, the Western Pacific, and Africa. This isn't a story about people failing to seek care. It's a story about a condition that progresses without announcing itself, and a global healthcare system that mostly waits for symptoms to appear before it looks out for it. Why This Matters Even If You Feel Fine Here's the part that tends to get skipped: the relevance to people without a diagnosis, who feel broadly healthy, and who have no particular reason to think about their blood glucose. The reality is that blood sugar levels are involved in how almost everyone experiences their day. The post-lunch slump. The difficulty concentrating in the afternoon. The cravings that arrive when you're stressed. The sleep that doesn't fully restore. These aren't just personality quirks, they're metabolic signals. And they're far more worth paying attention to than most of us realise. For anyone thinking about long-term health, or about the health of parents who are ageing, or children who are growing up in a food environment very different from the one we grew up in, the most useful thing is not to wait for diagnosis. It's to start understanding the signals your body is already sending. Awareness Is Where It Starts Your body has been tracking its own blood glucose your entire life, communicating through energy levels, focus, mood, cravings and sleep quality. Most of us have never had a clear way to receive those signals. Understanding glucose is not about fear or self-diagnosis. It's about having the right context for the signals your body is already giving you. In Part 2, we move from understanding to action: two specific, science-backed habits that measurably improve blood sugar outcomes. Read more! References 1. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 11th Edition, 2024. International Diabetes Federation. diabetesatlas.org 2. Diabetes mellitus, the fastest growing global public health concern: Early detection should be focused. Health Science Reports, 2024. PMC10958528

Making a Difference Through Technology At Actxa, we believe technology should do more than tracking health, it should also create meaningful impact in people’s lives especially those often neglected. REACT CareTag Programme was initiated by veteran lawyer, Peggy Yee, where she felt she had to take action after the tragic case involving Muhammad Hairil Effendi, an 11 year old-boy with special needs who went missing on Aug 29, 2025, and was later found dead at sea off East Coast Park. We empathise the situation and felt that we could contribute meaningfully in this cause leveraging on technology to promote inclusiveness. This belief is what led us to support the REACT CareTag Programme, an initiative designed to help caregivers look after persons with special needs or dementia through the use of location tags. Turning Every Purchase Into Real Impact As part of this initiative, we are sponsoring one location tag for every Core Smart Ring sold during the campaign period ranging from 16 March to 15 June with the code [CARETAG] during check out. Each purchase directly contributes to expanding access to these tags, supporting individuals who need them most. This means that every customer is not just investing in their own well-being but also contributing meaningfully to a larger community effort. One ring, One impact. Join us in supporting caregivers and communities through technology that truly matters. Read full article here.

Singapore, 16 March 2026 — Preventive health brand, Actxa Pte Ltd (“Actxa”), has announced its support for a community initiative aimed at providing 500 location tags to persons with special needs and dementia, helping caregivers better monitor the whereabouts of loved ones who may be at risk of wandering. The initiative is part of the REACT CareTag Programme, a corporate social responsibility initiative led by Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) that uses simple, accessible technology to give caregivers greater reassurance and peace of mind. Supporting Caregivers Through Technology To support the programme, Actxa will sponsor one location tag for every Core Smart Ring sold between 16 March and 15 June 2026. Customers purchasing the Actxa Core Smart Ring during this period can use the promo code CARETAG , allowing their purchase to directly contribute to the pool of tags distributed under the programme. The REACT CareTag Programme was introduced to Activate by Peggy Yee, Co-Chair of the Inclusive Justice Taskforce, who has been advocating for practical solutions to support families caring for persons with special needs and seniors living with dementia. The programme was officially launched on 9 March 2026 at Activate’s office. During the launch, Edwin Tan, Chief Executive Officer of CaringSG, received the first location tag on behalf of a beneficiary - a six-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder and his caregiver. Marcus Soo, Chief Executive Officer of Actxa , said, “Actxa has always believed that technology should ultimately serve people and improve lives. It is therefore a privilege for us to support the REACT CareTag Programme and contribute to an initiative that can provide caregivers with greater reassurance and peace of mind. Working alongside our partner, Activate Interactive, and Peggy’s vision, we are proud to extend support to individuals with special needs and to those with dementia. About Actxa Actxa is a preventive health brand creating smart wearables and devices that help people understand their health and live well every day. Backed by our own team of researchers and proprietary health technologies, including BGEM ® , the world’s first non-invasive, clinically backed AI-driven blood glucose evaluation and monitoring technology. Actxa turns complex body signals into simple, meaningful insight that supports healthier choices and long-term well-being.

(இடமிருந்து) வழக்கறிஞர் பெகி யீ, எக்ட்ஸா பிரைவேட் லிமிடெட் நிறுவனத் தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி மார்க்கஸ் சூ, ஆக்டிவேட் இன்டரெக்டிவ் பிரைவெட் லிமிடெட் நிறுவன தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி ஜொவெல் சின், கேரிங்எஸ்ஜி அமைப்பின் தலைமை நிர்வாக அதிகாரி எட்வின் டான். - படம்: ஸ்ட்ரெய்ட்ஸ் டைம்ஸ் சிறப்புத் தேவை உடையோரையும் முதுமைக்கால மறதிநோய் போன்ற பிரச்சினை உள்ளோரையும் கண்காணிக்க உதவும் கருவி சிங்கப்பூரில் அறிமுகம் காணவுள்ளது. இவ்வாண்டு டிசம்பர் மாதம் வரையில் முதற்கட்டமாக 500 கருவிகள் அவற்றுக்கு விண்ணப்பம் செய்வோருக்கு வழங்கப்படவுள்ளன. அக்கருவிகள் சிறப்புத் தேவை உடையோர் அல்லது மறதிநோய் உள்ளோர் காணாமல்போனால் அவர்கள் இருக்கும் இடங்களை அடையாளம் கண்டுபிடிக்க உதவும். தேவை உடையோரின் பராமரிப்பாளர்கள் திங்கட்கிழமை (மார்ச் 9) முதல் 2026ஆம் ஆண்டு டிசம்பர் மாதம் வரையில் ‘ரியாக்ட் கேர்டெக்’ (REACT CareTag) என்ற திட்டத்தின்கீழ் விண்ணப்பம் செய்து கருவிகளைப் பெறலாம். இத்திட்டம் ‘ஆக்டிவ் இன்டரெக்டிவ்’ எனும் உள்ளூர் தொழில்நுட்ப நிறுவனத்துக்கும் மூத்த வழக்கறிஞர் பெகி யீக்கும் இடையில் ஏற்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ள ஒருங்கிணைந்த முயற்சியாகும். கருவிகளைப் பயன்படுத்த விரும்புவோருக்கு நிபந்தனை உண்டு. பதிவு செய்யப்பட்ட அற நிறுவனம், சமூக மன்றம், மருத்துவ அல்லது சமூகப் பணியாளர், நாடாளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர் ஆகியோர் விண்ணப்பதாரர்களுக்கென பரிந்துரை செய்யவேண்டும். திட்டத்தை முன்னெடுத்துள்ள திருவாட்டி யீ, நெடுங்காலமாக மனநோய் பாதித்த பலரின் நலனுக்கென 20 ஆண்டுகளுக்கும் மேற்பட்டு நற்றொண்டாற்றி வருகிறார். சமூகத்துக்கு மெச்சத்தகு சேவையாற்றியோருக்கு ஸ்ட்ரெய்ட்ஸ் டைம்ஸ் ஏற்பாடு செய்யும் இவ்வாண்டின் ‘சிறந்த சிங்கப்பூரர் விருது’க்கான இறுதிப் பட்டியலிலும் அவர் இடம்பெற்றுள்ளார். Read full article here .

Usaha murni mengagih penjejak lokasi bagi penjaga golongan demensia dan berkeperluan khas digerakkan (dari kiri) dan CEO CaringSG Encik Edwin Tan ; dengan kerjasama Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Actxa, Encik Marcus Soo; CEO Activate Interactive Encik Joel Chin ; peguam veteran, Cik Peggy Yee. - Foto ST Satu daya usaha baharu dalam kalangan anggota masyarakat yang dibangunkan dari peringkat akar umbi akan mengagihkan penjejak lokasi percuma kepada 500 penjaga bagi memantau orang tersayang yang mempunyai keperluan khas atau demensia. Penjaga boleh memohon penjejak lokasi dari 9 Mac hingga Disember 2026 di bawah program REACT CareTag , hasil kerjasama syarikat teknologi tempatan, Activate Interactive, dan peguam veteran, Cik Peggy Yee. Penerima mesti dirujuk oleh badan kebajikan berdaftar, kelab masyarakat (CC), pegawai perubatan, pekerja sosial berdaftar, atau seorang Anggota Parlimen (AP). Usaha itu dimulakan Cik Yee, yang telah memperjuangkan hak individu dengan ketidakupayaan tersembunyi seperti gangguan spektrum autisme (ASD) dan penyakit mental selama lebih dua dekad. Beliau terdorong bertindak mengusahakan inisiatif itu selepas kes menyayat hati melibatkan Muhammad Hairil Effendi, 11 tahun, seorang kanak-kanak berkeperluan khas yang dilaporkan hilang pada 29 Ogos 2025 sebelum ditemui meninggal dunia di laut berhampiran Pantai East Coast. “Apabila saya membaca berita tentang Hairil, saya amat sedih terhadap keluarga yang kehilangan seorang anak,” katanya kepada The Straits Times (ST). “Apakah yang boleh dilakukan supaya perkara ini tidak berulang?” jelasnya. Cik Yee yang mengendalikan firma guamannya, PY Legal, turut menjalankan kerja pro bono (khidmat percuma atau berbayaran rendah) dalam kes jenayah dan sivil bagi individu dengan ketidakupayaan tersembunyi. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Activate Interactive, Encik Joel Chin, berkata syarikatnya menyertai usaha itu untuk menyokong golongan yang cabarannya sering tidak kelihatan. “Walaupun penjejak ini ringkas, ia memberi ketenangan fikiran, memelihara maruah dan menambah keselamatan,” ujarnya. Penerima atau penjaga boleh menghantar e-mel permohonan bersama surat rujukan kepada csr@activate.sg untuk menempah waktu pengambilan. Apabila mengambil penjejak di pejabat Activate di SingPost Centre, penjaga akan ditunjukkan cara menggunakannya. Penjejak itu serasi dengan sistem operasi Android dan iOS. Penjejak boleh dipadankan dengan telefon pintar untuk memantau lokasi orang tersayang. Jenama pencegahan kesihatan Actxa akan menyokong program ini dengan menaja satu penjejak bagi setiap cincin pintar penjejak kesihatan yang dijual antara 16 Mac dengan 15 Jun, menyumbang kepada 500 penjejak yang akan diagihkan. Selebihnya akan ditaja oleh Activate. Encik Chin berkata kededua syarikat bakal membangunkan wadah tindak balas masyarakat bagi membantu penjaga atau orang awam bertindak pantas jika individu berisiko dilaporkan hilang, seperti aplikasi myResponder oleh Pasukan Pertahanan Awam Singapura (SCDF). CEO CaringSG, Encik Edwin Tan, berkata beliau akan menggalakkan ahlinya memohon. Badan tidak mengaut untung itu menyokong kira-kira 5,000 penjaga kepada individu berkeperluan khas. Menurutnya, penjejak membantu mengurangkan kebimbangan penjaga dan keluarga apabila orang tersayang cenderung merayau atau tersesat. Encik Yas Yasni, 25 tahun, menjejaki neneknya, 72 tahun, melalui aplikasi Life360 selepas beliau disahkan menghidap demensia ringan pada 2025. “Ia memberi saya ketenangan kerana saya tahu di mana dia berada,” katanya, sambil menambah penjejakan itu membolehkannya bertindak pantas jika sesuatu tidak kena. Peranti penjejakan peribadi kini layak menerima subsidi di bawah Dana Teknologi Bantuan (ATF) yang ditadbir SG Enable, tertakluk kepada penilaian karyawan penjagaan kesihatan. Menteri Pembangunan Sosial dan Keluarga, Encik Masagos Zulkifli Masagos Mohamad, berkata dalam jawapan bertulis di Parlimen pada September kepada Anggota Parlimen (AP) Parti Pekerja Encik Kenneth Tiong, belum ada permohonan kepada ATF bagi peranti sedemikian. Sejak 2014, jumlah penerima ATF meningkat lebih lima kali ganda. Had kelayakan turut dinaikkan pada Januari kepada pendapatan per kapita sehingga $4,800 daripada $2,600 sebelum ini. Read full article here .

(From left) Actxa CEO Marcus Soo, CaringSG CEO Edwin Tan, Veteran lawyer Peggy Yee and Activate Interactive CEO Joel Chin. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN SINGAPORE - A new ground-up initiative will distribute free trackers to up to 500 caregivers to help them keep tabs on the whereabouts of their loved ones with special needs or dementia. Caregivers can apply for a location tracker from March 9 to December 2026 under the REACT CareTag programme, a collaboration between local tech company Activate Interactive and veteran lawyer Peggy Yee. Beneficiaries must be referred by a registered charity, community centre, medical or registered social worker, or an MP. The initiative was kick-started by Ms Yee, who has been an advocate for people with invisible disabilities, like autism spectrum disorder and mental illnesses, for more than two decades. She said she felt she had to take action after the tragic case involving Muhammad Hairil Effendi, an 11-year-old boy with special needs who went missing on Aug 29, 2025, and was later found dead at sea off East Coast Park. “When I first read the news about Hairil, I was filled with sadness for the family who lost a child,” she told The Straits Times. “What can be done to prevent this from ever happening again?” Ms Yee, who runs her own law firm, PY Legal, does pro bono work on criminal and civil cases for individuals with invisible disabilities. She is a finalist for The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year award,  given to a Singaporean or group of citizens who have made a significant contribution to society. Mr Joel Chin, chief executive of Activate Interactive, told ST that his firm decided to collaborate as the initiative would support a community whose challenges are often unseen. “While the location tag may appear simple, its value lies in providing reassurance, dignity and an added layer of safety.” Beneficiaries or their caregivers can e-mail their requests, along with their referral letters, to csr@activate.sg to book a collection appointment. When collecting the tags at Activate’s office at SingPost Centre, caregivers will receive a hands-on demonstration on how to use the location tags, which are compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The tags can be paired with smartphones so caregivers can view the location of their loved ones using their existing device ecosystem. “Our role is focused on responsible sponsorship and fulfilment, with proper tracking to ensure governance and accountability,” said Mr Chin. Preventive health brand Actxa will support the programme by sponsoring a location tag for each of its core smart rings sold between March 16 and June 15, contributing to the pool of 500 tags to be distributed. Activate will sponsor the rest. Mr Chin said Activate and Actxa could potentially work together to build a platform to help caregivers, or even nearby community members, respond more quickly if a vulnerable person goes missing – similar to community-response models such as myResponder. The myResponder app by the Singapore Civil Defence Force alerts members of the public so they can respond to cardiac arrest cases or minor fires nearby. “Any future expansion would be carefully evaluated – keeping privacy, community needs and operational sustainability at the forefront of mind,” Mr Chin said. “It is not just about building new gadgets, but about using technology thoughtfully to strengthen existing community support networks.” Mr Edwin Tan, CEO of CaringSG, said he would encourage his members to apply for the initiative. His non-profit initiative supports about 5,000 caregivers of people with special needs. “Trackers can significantly reduce anxiety for caregivers and families, especially when their loved ones have a tendency to wander, which puts them at risk of danger or getting lost,” he said. “For individuals who are non-verbal or have limited speech, trackers are also particularly helpful, as they make it possible to find them even if they cannot ask for help or communicate their address.” Mr Yas Yasni, 25, currently tracks his 72-year-old grandmother’s whereabouts through the Life360 app on their phones. She was diagnosed with mild dementia in 2025. “It gives me peace of mind knowing where she is, especially when she’s out or travelling,” said Mr Yasni, adding that he was open to trying different tracking methods. “Being able to see my grandmother’s location helps me respond faster if something seems wrong, while still allowing her to have some independence.” Read full article here .

Actxa is set to participate in World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2026, one of the region’s leading global healthcare events. At WHX Dubai, Actxa will showcase the Core Smart Ring, a sleek wearable featuring AI Glucose Scan capabilities designed to support everyday metabolic health awareness and encourage proactive lifestyle management. Discover how Actxa’s preventive health technologies are empowering individuals and partners to take earlier, more informed action on metabolic health. Event Details Date: 9 to 12 February 2026 Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, North Hall 31, Booth N23.E74 Visit Actxa at North Hall 31, Booth #N23.E74, to experience our preventive health solutions firsthand, connect with our team and explore opportunities for collaboration, distribution and strategic partnerships as we continue shaping the future of preventive healthcare.

PY Legal LLC董事余美娟律师（左一）手上的就是小小的定位追踪器。她发动Actxa首席执行官苏明利（左二起）、关护之心执行总裁陈来顺、Activate Interactive首席执行官陈向晖几个社区伙伴，发起“REACT CareTag”计划，为特需或失智人士的看护者或家庭送出定位追踪器，协助他们在看护对象走失时更快掌握位置。 （受访者提供） 2025年8月29日，11岁的特需男童哈利尔（Muhammad Hairil Bin Muhammad Effendi）中午前擅自离家后走失， 警方发文告呼吁公众寻人 。男童隔天晚上在东海岸公园外海寻获， 却已溺毙身亡 。 PY Legal LLC董事余美娟律师说，这起悲剧让她深受触动。“我为失去孩子的家庭感到非常难过。开始思考，能怎么应用科技，避免类似事情发生。” 余美娟那时也联想到，像患有自闭症或精神疾病患者一旦走失，往往需要动员大量人力搜寻；她很希望能借助科技，协助看护者追踪看护对象的踪迹。 她在2025年11月联系上本地科技公司Activate Interactive讨论合作，这家公司后来同意参与并提供设备及技术支援。“不光只发出追踪器，还得确保家庭懂得使用，这样的支援才算完整。” 她于是再联系了预防健康品牌Actxa与社区看护组织关护之心（CaringSG），合力送出500个定位追踪器，协助有特殊需要或失智者的家庭和看护者，在家人走失或失去联系时及时掌握位置，让看护者能更快采取行动。 这项名为“REACT CareTag”的社区计划，从3月9日至2026年12月开放申请，申请者须由注册慈善机构、社区中心、医疗人员、注册社工或国会议员转介。 看护者可将转介信电邮至csr@activate.sg申请，预约领取追踪器。领取地点是Activate Interactive位于新邮政中心的办公室，工作人员会现场示范如何将追踪器与手机连接，让看护者即时通过手机查看亲人的位置。 计划目前送出的追踪器是500个。余美娟说，若反应热烈，不排除争取更多企业支持，未来发放更多追踪器。 但她也指出，定位设备毕竟涉及隐私问题，所以也得在安全与隐私间求取平衡；因此设备设计不会太显眼，以维护佩戴者的尊严。 关护之心执行总裁陈来顺（52岁）说，特需者走失，是看护者和家人的最大隐忧。“当特需者在一个陌生的地方走失，又说不出话或表达能力有限，看护者在这个时候如果能凭着定位器迅速作出反应，对特需者来说应该是最大的安慰。” 39岁的黄姓父亲有个7岁的儿子，确诊自闭症，也可能患有注意力缺陷多动症（ADHD）。儿子即将到特需学校上学，他正考虑为孩子使用定位追踪器。他说：“如果知道孩子人在学校或在可预知的范围内，看护者会比较放心。” 定位追踪设备可通过科技辅助基金获补助 目前，定位追踪设备也可通过科技辅助基金（Assistive Technology Fund，简称ATF）获得补助。基金由新加坡协助残障者自立局（SG Enable）管理，为符合条件的残障人士提供辅助器材资助。 阿裕尼集选区议员张文杰去年9月在国会询问，科技辅助基金的申请程序是否适用于AirTag等价格较低的电子辅助设备。社会及家庭发展部长马善高书面答复时指出，当时未接获有关定位设备的资助申请。 社会及家庭发展部回应《联合早报》询问时说，ATF支持多种辅助科技设备，包括定位追踪器，申请须由医疗专业人员评估需要，并由医院或社会服务机构协助提出。 当局指出，自2014年以来，ATF受惠人数逐年增加，至今已增至逾五倍。今年1月，基金也放宽申请条件，家庭人均收入介于2601元至4800元也可申请，让更多家庭受惠。 Read full article here.

Dubai, UAE — 3 February 2026 — Actxa, a Singapore-based preventive health brand committed to making preventive healthcare more accessible and actionable, will be participating in World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2026 . At the event, Actxa will showcase its Core Smart Ring, featuring AI Glucose Scan capabilities designed to support everyday metabolic health awareness.   Introducing Actxa: Advancing Preventive Health Through Wearable Intelligence Actxa’s mission is simple but urgent – empower individuals with meaningful, health insights that enable earlier intervention and better long-term outcomes . By combining wearable technology, artificial intelligence and clinically backed technologies, Actxa aims to bridge the gap between everyday wellness tracking and true preventive care.   Spotlight at WHX Dubai: Core Smart Ring with AI Glucose Scan At WHX Dubai, Actxa will highlight the Core Smart Ring, a sleek and comfortable wearable designed for continuous lifestyle monitoring. Featuring AI Glucose Scan powered by Actxa’s proprietary BGEM ® Glucose Status technology, the Core Smart Ring provides users with smarter insights related to glucose trends and metabolic patterns. BGEM ® is the world’s first non-invasive, AI-driven glucose evaluation technology, supported by clinical studies. By analysing photoplethysmography (PPG) data from the Core Smart Ring, BGEM ®  delivers meaningful, pain-free glucose insights without the need for needles or blood samples. With a quick 1-minute scan, users receive a clear “Normal” or “Elevated” result linked to daily habits, with results syncing seamlessly to the Actxa App, where insights are presented through a clean, intuitive interface. Paired with lifestyle guidance that is easy to read and easy to act on, the Core Smart Ring supports smarter daily health decisions. Key features of the Core Smart Ring include: ·       Clinically backed BGEM ® technology   ·       Fast, one-minute scans ·       No needles, no pain ·       An ultra-light, durable titanium design Engaging the Ecosystem at WHX Dubai Actxa is participating in WHX Dubai to engage regional and global stakeholders across healthcare, wellness and technology. Through its participation, Actxa aims to connect with partners who share a common vision for advancing preventive health through innovation. Actxa looks forward to partnership opportunities with: ·       Distributors  expanding next-generation wearables across retail, pharmacy and healthcare channels ·       Healthcare and wellness partners  exploring innovative solutions in metabolic health and preventive screening ·       Strategic partners and investors aligned with the convergence of AI, wearables and chronic disease prevention Driving Preventive Health Forward “Preventive health starts with awareness, but real impact comes from how insights are turned into everyday action,” said Marcus Soo, CEO of Actxa. “With the Core Smart Ring and our BGEM ®  technology roadmap, we aim to empower individuals, partners and healthcare stakeholders with actionable insights that support earlier intervention, better decision-making and long-term health outcomes.”   A Peek into the Future: A Preventive Health Pipeline for BGEM ®  Technology Beyond the Core Smart Ring, Actxa continues to advance its BGEM ®  technology roadmap. This includes the development of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) for BGEM ® Diabetic Risk Assessment, designed to support detection and risk stratification of diabetes. Actxa will also preview its upcoming BGEM ®  Range, a pain-free, one-minute measurement solution that provides dynamic blood glucose range insights, representing the next phase of its preventive health technology portfolio.   Visit Actxa at WHX Dubai Actxa invites attendees to experience its preventive health solutions firsthand at Booth #N23.E74 throughout WHX Dubai and explore opportunities for collaboration, distribution and strategic partnerships.   About Actxa Actxa is a preventive health brand creating smart wearables and devices that help people understand their health and live well every day. Backed by our own team of researchers and proprietary health technologies, including BGEM ® , the world’s first non-invasive, clinically backed AI-driven blood glucose evaluation and monitoring technology. Actxa turns complex body signals into simple, meaningful insight that supports healthier choices and long-term wellbeing.