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ANGEL Supports KFC Indonesia’s Nationwide Water Purification Upgrade with Localized Solutions for Complex Water Conditions
In recent years, as Indonesia’s foodservice market has continued to grow, chain restaurant brands have placed higher demands on beverage quality, food safety and operational efficiency. As a major nationwide chain, KFC has been upgrading its store infrastructure, seeking a more stable and efficient water purification system to support continuous water supply during peak hours, standardized product output and long-term equipment reliability
As early as June 2025, ANGEL announced its full entry into Indonesia’s commercial water purification market at its Indonesia strategic launch event in Jakarta, while continuing to build its local operating capabilities. In the same year, KFC Indonesia launched its nationwide water purification system upgrade project. After evaluating product performance, treatment capacity, long-term operating costs and local service capabilities, it selected ANGEL as its commercial water purification solutions partner.
Localized Solutions for Complex Water Conditions
For a nationwide restaurant chain, the real challenge lies not only in the number of outlets, but also in the significant differences in water quality across regions.
Indonesia’s vast geography means that water source types, water stability and contaminant profiles vary greatly from one area to another. Some outlets have access to municipal water supplies, while others rely directly on groundwater, where higher levels of sediment, suspended solids and other impurities place greater demands on the adaptability and stability of purification systems.
At the same time, KFC outlets are located across more than a dozen Indonesian islands, creating additional challenges in logistics, equipment installation and ongoing maintenance. Ensuring stable nationwide operation under complex water conditions, while also managing upgrade costs, installation efficiency and maintenance convenience, has therefore become a key focus of the project.
Tailored Solutions for Different Store Needs
To address these challenges, ANGEL follows a “test first, customize second” service model. Through on-site water quality testing and assessment, the company provides differentiated purification solutions based on each outlet’s inlet water conditions and operational needs.
For stores with more complex water conditions, ANGEL uses the C11 Microfiltration System together with UV sterilizer to help ensure water quality for food preparation and daily restaurant operations. For outlets where inlet water conditions are relatively good, a UV sterilization solution alone can meet operational requirements.
The complete solution is fully compatible with KFC’s existing pre-filtration systems, without the need to modify current water supply facilities or interrupt business operations. This reduces upgrade costs while enabling more efficient and flexible system deployment.
“Consistent water quality is essential to our daily operations, especially during peak hours,” said a store operations representative involved in the project. “This flexible, tailored water purification solution allows us to maintain brand standards without changing our existing water supply infrastructure, while also making future maintenance more convenient.”
Following multiple rounds of prototype testing, on-site validation and continuous operational evaluation, ANGEL continues to participate in KFC Indonesia’s nationwide water purification upgrade project, supported by its stable product performance, reliable system operation and local service capabilities.
Building Commercial Water Solutions for Multiple Scenarios
For commercial scenarios such as restaurants, hotels and coffee chains, ANGEL has developed a commercial water purification portfolio covering microfiltration, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis. This enables the company to provide differentiated solutions based on local water conditions and customer requirements.
Among these products, the C11 Microfiltration System has been widely applied in foodservice settings. It efficiently removes sediment, residual chlorine and odors while maintaining high-flow water supply, making it suitable for demanding operations such as beverage preparation and continuous kitchen water use. When paired with a UV sterilizer, it further supports hygiene compliance and helps maintain consistent food and beverage taste.
Local Delivery Capabilities Support Nationwide Store Operations
Beyond product performance, the smooth progress of the project also depends on local delivery and ongoing service capabilities. Unlike a “standard configuration, standard deployment” approach, ANGEL places greater emphasis on building local operational strength. Through continuous on-site testing and operational validation, the company keeps optimizing system performance, helping customers ensure long-term stable operation while reducing downtime risk and maintenance costs.
ANGEL has now established a service network covering most of Indonesia and has built a professional local service team to support nationwide project delivery and ongoing operation and maintenance. When outlets require installation, maintenance or technical support, ANGEL can provide fast response and professional service, minimizing equipment downtime and helping restaurants maintain continuous operations.
This integrated capability, combining products, local delivery and ongoing service, not only strengthens the long-term stability of water purification systems, but also provides more reliable infrastructure support for international restaurant chains expanding locally.
Strengthening Local Service Capabilities for More Global Brands
Building on its experience serving international chain restaurant brands such as KFC, ANGEL is continuing to enhance its local operating system in Indonesia. It is gradually developing commercial water purification solution capabilities adapted to local water conditions, compliance requirements and diverse business scenarios.
Looking ahead, ANGEL will continue to strengthen its full-lifecycle capabilities, covering water quality assessment, solution design, project delivery, and operation and maintenance services. The company will bring its market-tested solutions to more international restaurant chains, hotels and commercial customers, helping global clients address complex water conditions and achieve more efficient, stable and sustainable business operations.
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About ANGEL
Founded in 1987, ANGEL has become a global leader in water purification. Over the past three decades, the company has dedicated itself to improving drinking water quality through innovation, delivering safe, healthy, and stylish water solutions. ANGEL has earned nine internationally recognized certifications, including NSF, UL, TUV, SGS, CSA, and HALAL, ensuring compliance with high standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.
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Asia Pacific Rayon and TOTON Showcase the Creative Potential of Viscose and Lyocell in Contemporary Fashion
The collection features 10 curated looks crafted from viscose- and lyocell-based fabrics, exploring how material characteristics influence silhouette, movement and structure. Through the collection, TOTON showcases how cellulose fibres can be transformed into elevated, contemporary designs while delivering comfort, versatility and refined aesthetics.
The collection highlights the growing role of cellulose fibres in premium fashion, demonstrating how nature-based fibres can enable designers to achieve both creative expression and functional performance.
“I have always enjoyed exploring new materials for every collection, and working with viscose- and lyocell-based fabrics has been an exciting experience. These materials bring a fresh perspective to the design process, offering versatility that adapts beautifully to different silhouettes and creative approaches,” said Toton Januar, Co-Founder and Designer of TOTON.
“With this new collection, I want to show that functional and comfortable materials can also become powerful expressions of artistry and transformation in fashion. Working with APR has given us greater opportunities to push material innovation while creating collections that are increasingly relevant to the future of Indonesia’s fashion industry.”
The partnership reflects APR’s commitment to strengthening Indonesia’s downstream textile and fashion ecosystem by demonstrating the capabilities of nature-based eco-friendly fibres across a broader range of applications, including contemporary and premium fashion.
“Through this collaboration with Toton, we are demonstrating how viscose and lyocell fibres can support creative expression while meeting the performance and sustainability expectations of modern fashion. Working with designers such as Toton helps expand the possibilities of cellulose fibres into new and premium fashion segments,” said Sachin Malik, Business Head of Asia Pacific Rayon.
As designers increasingly place greater emphasis on material selection, the relationship between fibre, fabric and design continues to shape the future of fashion. Through TOTON 2027: KALA, APR, a member of the RGE group of companies founded by Sukanto Tanoto, and TOTON demonstrate how thoughtful material choices can influence every stage of the creative process – from silhouette and movement to texture and form – while delivering the aesthetic, comfort and performance expected in contemporary fashion.
This collaboration underscores the potential of cellulose fibres as a foundation for innovation, enabling designers to create collections that combine creativity, functionality and material excellence.
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About Asia Pacific Rayon (APR)
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), based in Indonesia, is Asia’s first fully integrated viscose rayon producer, from plantation to fibre. APR, which has a capacity of 325,000 tons per year, is located in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau Province, Indonesia. APR is committed to becoming a leading viscose staple fibre producer with the principles of sustainability, transparency and operational excellence, and serving the interests of the community, country and climate, while providing value to customers. APR is part of the RGE group of companies.
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Universal Health opens W3LL early access to help institutions get ahead of youth wellbeing decline
The testbed programme at Temasek Shophouse will give invited users a daily read of the conditions driving their state of mind and energy – benchmarked against their own baseline – ahead of a higher ed institution launch.
The programme marks a significant milestone for the company, as part of the Temasek Shophouse Impact Makers, a community of non-profits and social enterprises that access Temasek Shophouse spaces, networks and resources to grow and scale their social and environmental impact. Where appropriate, the Temasek Shophouse spaces also serve as a living lab where Impact Makers can experiment with and refine their products and services. Universal Health is leveraging this opportunity to gather user feedback ahead of rollout in partnership with institutions of higher learning.
You’re probably noticing that your sleep’s off and your energy is weird. You’re managing, but something’s shifted. Most people don’t catch it until it’s too late. W3LL catches it first by reading your actual behaviour to show you the shift before it becomes a problem. No forms to fill out. No mood tracking. Just a clear signal you can act on.
W3LL is built around a familiar problem: small changes in sleep, routines, or everyday stressors can accumulate quietly and throw people off course. Benchmarked against one’s own baseline, without relying on traditional form-filling, W3LL works with higher education institutions to provide students a daily read of their states of mind and energy to support their wellbeing. Powered by the Behavioural Rhythm Engine™ (BRE), it translates passive behavioural signals into the missing layer between how one feels and what one can deliver. The need for earlier, easier-to-use support is especially pronounced among younger adults.
Singapore’s National Population Health Survey 2024 found that 25.5 per cent of adults aged 18 to 29 reported poor mental health, the highest proportion of any age group. A June 2026 Duke-NUS study found that nearly eight in 10 Singapore adults living with anxiety or depression symptoms had not sought professional help. Together, the findings suggest a persistent gap between experiencing a change and acting on it.
W3LL does not ask youth to compare themselves with a generic idea of being “well”. It compares each day with their own usual rhythm. After an initial five to fourteen days, users receive a plain-language read of calm, focus and energy levels, together with deeper insights into their predicted behaviours, practical recommendations and personalised tips via WhatsApp. The app draws on changes in everyday patterns, such as movement and sleep, to make gradual shifts easier to notice.
W3LL’s approach is grounded in peer-reviewed clinical research published in Applied Sciences in April 2026, translating validated behavioural science into a tool you can actually use daily. The Early Access Programme refines how that research becomes clear and actionable by turning data about behavioural patterns into something that helps people stay ahead of decline before it impacts what they can deliver. W3LL is not a medical device and does not diagnose conditions or replace professional care, but it gives you the personal baseline and early warning you can’t get elsewhere.
“Too many young people hit a wall before they realise their state has been shifting. If you’re trying to keep everything moving – classes, work, the rest of your life – you can’t afford to miss when your capacity is dropping. You don’t need another app telling you how you should feel. W3LL reads your behaviour to show you that shift before it becomes a crisis, so you can act when it actually matters,” said Clara Chen, Founder of Universal Health.
With 2,000 users already on its waitlist, Universal Health has opened its Early Access Programme to the Temasek Shophouse community. Higher education institutions wishing to explore campus deployment are encouraged to reach out directly to Universal Health at hello@W3LL.app or register at W3LL.life/demo.
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FCC Philippines, Subsidiary of Japan’s FCC CO., LTD., Global Leader in Motorcycle Clutch Systems, Signs 1,500 MWh Long-Term Solar Agreement with Peak Energy
Onsite solar installation to cut FCC Philippines’ energy costs by 30% compared to grid electricity prices, supporting the automotive supply chain manufacturer’s cost competitiveness and energy resilience in Laguna.
LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2026 – FCC (Philippines) Corp., a subsidiary of Japan’s FCC CO., LTD. and a key global supplier to leading automotive and motorcycle brands including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki, Ford, Harley-Davidson, BMW, among others, has signed a long-term solar agreement with Peak Energy to power its clutch systems facility in Laguna with onsite renewable energy.
The system is expected to generate approximately 1,500 MWh in its first year of operation from a
1 MWp onsite solar installation, delivering electricity to FCC Philippines at a price approximately 30% lower than grid tariffs. This is expected to avoid approximately 650 tons of CO₂ annually, equivalent to avoiding the consumption of almost 252,000 liters of gasoline.
Under the 15-year agreement, Peak Energy will design, finance, construct, own and operate the solar system, with FCC Philippines purchasing the electricity generated at no upfront capital cost. The structure allows FCC Philippines to access clean, competitively priced power while Peak Energy manages construction and ongoing operations and maintenance.
FCC CO., LTD. is the undisputed global leader in the motorcycle clutch market, with more than 50% global market share, and a leading supplier of automotive clutch components worldwide. The company and has manufactured in the Philippines since 1993, supplying integrated clutch systems not only to the four of the world’s four largest motorcycle OEMs, but also to other established global brands across both the two-wheel and four-wheel industries. Global automotive supply chains are under growing pressure to reduce embedded emissions, and the agreement gives FCC Philippines a concrete way to strengthen its competitiveness within that supply chain.
The agreement builds on Peak Energy’s track record with Japanese-parented manufacturers across the region, including JTEKT (Toyota Group) in Japan, AICA in Thailand and Yokogawa in Singapore. FCC Philippines’ decision to choose Peak Energy reflects the same standard of engineering excellence and delivery experience that has earned these manufacturers’ trust, technical rigor, disciplined project execution and a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery that meets the exacting quality expectations Japanese corporates apply to their partners across Asia.
As industrial demand for lower-cost, predictable power grows, the Philippine market is naturally redirecting capacity toward developers with the financial strength, engineering capability and technology to execute and operate assets credibly at scale, supported by a Department of Energy target of 35% renewable energy share by 2030.
“Industrial buyers in the Philippines are increasingly looking for power that’s cheaper than the grid and shielded from imported fuel prices,” said Gavin Adda, CEO of Peak Energy. “This project delivers both, at a 30% discount to grid tariffs. We are glad to see FCC moving toward a developer with the financial strength and engineering capability to deliver at scale.”
“This solar project represents an important milestone in FCC’s journey toward a more sustainable future,” said Tsuyoshi Nakada, President of FCC (Philippines) Corp. “As part of the FCC CO., LTD., Group’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, we continue to invest in initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint while strengthening the resilience of our operations. We are pleased to partner with Peak Energy in advancing these shared sustainability goals.”
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About Peak Energy
Headquartered in Singapore, Peak Energy develops, owns, and operates renewable assets across Asia Pacific (APAC). With over 300 MW of operating assets and 2 GW worth of projects in development, Peak Energy is the fastest growing renewable energy developer with a portfolio spanning Japan, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. With activities encompassing the full range of renewable energy business models – including utility-scale development, off-site PPAs, onsite PPAs, and energy storage applications – Peak Energy is a one-stop partner for corporates seeking to decarbonize their operations in APAC. We believe in establishing long-term partnerships with our corporate customers, to accompany them in their decarbonization journey, through cleaner, cheaper energy.
An experienced team handles the complete life cycle of our energy assets from origination and development through to operations and decommissioning, employing state-of-the art technology and the industry best practices, respectful of the environment and following world-class HSE standards.
Our business practices, technological and HSE standards are standardized across APAC, but we are implemented and operate locally, with teams in seven countries, and lasting partnerships with local customers, EPCs, vendors, channel partners.
Peak Energy is wholly owned by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with approximatively USD 88 billion of assets under management. Our financial and technical strength coupled with our relationships in local markets allows us to optimize our capital deployment in high quality assets.
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About FCC (Philippines) Corporation
Established in 1993 at Laguna Technopark in Biñan City, Laguna, FCC (Philippines) Corp. is a subsidiary of Japan’s FCC CO., LTD., a global leader in automotive and motorcycle clutch systems. The company manufactures and assembles clutch engine components for leading global automotive and motorcycle brands and has a workforce of more than 600 personnel at its Laguna facility. As part of its commitment to sustainable growth, FCC CO., LTD., continues to strengthen its core clutch business while expanding into electrification-related technologies by leveraging its core expertise in die casting, press, and joining technologies to support the evolving mobility industry.
