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Port Dickson, Kuala Terengganu and Cameron Highlands see rising family travel interest this school holiday, according to Agoda

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SINGAPORE, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Malaysian families are approaching the mid-year school holidays with a more flexible travel mindset, balancing convenient domestic breaks with growing interest in regional destinations across Asia, according to Agoda accommodation searches.

Based on Agoda accommodation searches that included at least one child, made between 1 January and 30 April 2026 for stays between 22 May and 7 June 2026, Malaysia ranked first among the top destination countries searched by Malaysian travellers, recording a 60% year-on-year increase. Regional destinations also saw search growth, with Vietnam up 85%, China up 51%, Singapore up 43% and Japan up 43%.

Regional city destinations also remained part of Malaysian families’ school holiday plans. Tokyo recorded a 53% year-on-year increase in family travel search interest, while Phuket grew 44%, Singapore 43%, Bangkok 33% and Osaka 19%. The data suggests that while domestic destinations continue to lead school holiday travel interest, Malaysian families are also considering familiar regional destinations across Asia for the mid-year break.

At city level, however, the domestic travel story remains prominent, with Malaysian destinations appearing across Agoda’s top searched city list for the school holiday travel period.

Domestic destinations that demonstrated strong interest growth were Port Dickson, which saw a 172% year-on-year increase in family travel search interest, followed by Kuala Terengganu at 149%, Kuantan at 105%, Cameron Highlands at 100% and Genting Highlands at 85%. Other destinations including Malacca, Ipoh, Penang and Johor Bahru also continued to see strong family travel search growth during the school holiday period.

The increase in interest across these destinations points to the variety of school holiday breaks Malaysian families are considering. Coastal destinations such as Port Dickson, Kuala Terengganu and Kuantan offer beachside escapes without the need for long-haul travel, while Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands continue to appeal to families looking for cooler weather and short-break convenience. Food and heritage destinations such as Penang, Malacca and Ipoh also remained popular among family travellers.

“School holidays are no longer just about one big family trip. What we are seeing is Malaysian families searching across a wider range of travel options, from quick domestic breaks to regional destinations that are familiar, accessible and family-friendly,” said Fabian Teja, Country Director Malaysia and Brunei at Agoda. “The strong interest in both local getaways and regional destinations suggests that families are becoming more flexible in how they plan their holidays, whether that means a beach break in Port Dickson, cooler weather in Cameron Highlands or a city escape elsewhere in Asia.”

With access to over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes and over 300,000 activities, Agoda makes it simple for travellers to compare prices and plan trips, whether they are looking for a quick domestic break or a family holiday further afield. For a wide range of family-friendly accommodation options, visit Agoda’s website or download the Agoda mobile app.

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BC.GAME Showcases Its Crypto-First iGaming Ecosystem at iGB L!VE 2026

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BELIZE CITY, Belize, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BC.GAME arrives at iGB L!VE 2026 with a focus on how crypto-first operators are reshaping the player experience across casino, sportsbook and platform engagement.

As operators look for stronger retention, faster payments and more flexible product journeys, BC.GAME has continued to build around a model that connects entertainment, crypto utility and user participation within one ecosystem. The platform brings together casino games, sportsbook, crypto payments, BC Originals and reward-led engagement mechanics designed for a player base that expects speed, transparency and variety.

A key part of this ecosystem is BC Engine, BC.GAME’s platform mechanism built around $BC. Rather than treating rewards as a standalone campaign feature, BC Engine links player activity, staking participation and platform-related reward distribution. With ecosystem contributors including BC Originals, BETBY and Croco Gaming, the mechanism is designed to connect platform growth with long-term user participation.

At iGB L!VE, BC.GAME will showcase how this crypto-native structure supports a broader iGaming experience, from low-friction deposits and withdrawals to sportsbook activity, casino content and new engagement layers such as prediction-led experiences. The focus is not on a single product launch, but on a more connected platform model built for players who move across multiple formats, markets and moments of play.

For BC.GAME, iGB L!VE offers an opportunity to meet partners, suppliers, affiliates and media as the industry continues to move towards more personalised, scalable and commercially resilient player experiences.

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SHERPA TUTORS LAUNCHES SEN TUTORING DIVISION AS NUMBER OF SEN PUPILS REACHES RECORD 1.8 MILLION

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1,300 SEN Teaching Specialists to Support Growing Demand for Online Tutoring

MARLOW, England, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sherpa Tutors, one of the UK’s leading online tutoring platforms, announces the launch of its dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Tutoring Division, created to help SEN pupils build confidence and a positive relationship with learning.

Sherpa’s SEN tutoring division gives parents access to more than 1,300 SEN and neurodiversity teaching specialists, including experienced teachers trained to support pupils with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety and other complex learning and emotional needs.

The launch comes as demand for SEN support accelerates. In June 2026, the Department for Education reported that more than 1.8 million children in England are registered as SEN or have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in place, representing a 5.2% increase on 2025.

While schools and colleges work incredibly hard to meet growing demand, many are overwhelmed, leaving some pupils struggling to get the support they need. 

Specialist SEN tutoring enables pupils to receive one-on-one support from experienced tutors and teachers who understand the teaching techniques needed to nurture their potential. 

Neurodivergent learners often process information differently, making personalised teaching programmes particularly important. Autistic learners may benefit from consistent routines, while pupils with ADHD often respond best to shorter, interactive activities.

“Our SEN tutors are highly knowledgeable and skilled, with an instinctive appreciation for the most effective learning techniques based on the needs of each pupil,” said Angela Winters, Head of Engagement at Sherpa Tutors. “Many pupils are battling severe anxiety. In these cases, tutors focus on gradually building confidence both academically and socially, helping them develop a resilience toolkit to better manage challenges.”

“The most effective learning experience begins with the right support and the right tutor. With 59% of Sherpa’s tutors experienced in SEN teaching, we can identify the right tutor to help every pupil build confidence and progress at a pace that’s right for them.”

Sherpa Tutors holds a 4.7 Trustpilot rating and a 4.8 Google rating and prides itself on exceptional customer service and high-quality tutors, 46% of which are qualified teachers, and 16% are qualified examiners.

Sherpa’s new SEN tutoring division aims to help more children access the support they need to build a positive and confident relationship with learning.

For more information, visit www.sherpa-online.com.

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High Templar Tech Announces Final Results of Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer

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XIAMEN, China, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — High Templar Tech Limited (the “Company,” “High Templar” or “we”) (NYSE: HTT), announced today the final results of its “modified Dutch Auction” tender offer to purchase up to 39 million American Depositary Shares (the “ADSs”) of the Company, each representing one Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.0001 per share, which expired at 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on June 24, 2026.

Based on the final count by Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, the depositary for the tender offer (the “Depositary”), a total of 45,999,926 ADSs of the Company were properly tendered and not properly withdrawn at or below the purchase price of US$3.20 per ADS, including 387,477 ADSs that were tendered by notice of guaranteed delivery.

The Company has accepted for purchase a total of 39,999,926 ADSs that were tendered in the tender offer at a purchase price of US$3.20 per ADS, for an aggregate cost of US$127,999,763.20, excluding fees and expenses relating to the tender offer. Included in the 39,999,926 ADSs that the Company accepted for purchase are 999,926 ADSs that the Company elected to purchase pursuant to its right to purchase up to an additional 2% of its outstanding ADSs. Due to the oversubscription of the tender offer, the Company accepted the ADSs on a pro rata basis, except for tenders of “odd lots,” which were accepted in full, and conditional tenders that were automatically regarded as withdrawn because the condition of the tender has not been met, and has been informed by the Depositary that the final proration factor for the tender offer is approximately 88.8%. The total of 39,999,926 ADSs that the Company has accepted for purchase represents approximately 42.8% of the total number of ADSs outstanding as of June 25, 2026.

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. acted as dealer manager for the tender offer and D.F. King & Co., Inc. acted as information agent for the tender offer. Shareholders who have questions or would like additional information about the tender offer may contact D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (888) 644-5854, toll at (646) 989-1649 or email at htt@dfking.com; banks and brokers may call Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. at (212) 250-5600.

About High Templar Tech Limited

High Templar is exploring innovative business opportunities globally to satisfy clients’ demand by leveraging its technology know-how and financial service capabilities.

For more information, please visit https://ir.hightemplar.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the expectation of its collection efficiency and delinquency, contain forward-looking statements. High Templar may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to security holders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about High Templar’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: High Templar’s goal and strategies; High Templar’s expansion plans; High Templar’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; High Templar’s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products; High Templar’s expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with customers, business partners and other parties it collaborates with; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in High Templar’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and High Templar does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:
High Templar Tech Limited
Tel: +86-592-317-2318
E-mail: ir@hightemplar.com

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