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Don’t Ignore Persistent Cough, TB Specialist Warns

Melaka, 01 April 2026 – Tuberculosis (TB) may not spread as easily as influenza or COVID-19, but prolonged close contact in crowded and poorly ventilated spaces can still allow the disease to circulate quietly in communities. According to Dr Lo Shan Min Consultant Physician & Respiratory Medicine at Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre, TB spreads […]

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Hybrid Work And Rising Costs Changing Office Space

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2026 – Companies worldwide are rethinking how much office space they need as rising costs, shifting work patterns and economic uncertainty reshape workplace strategies. Rather than leaving offices, businesses are making smarter use of space to match how employees work today, according to a global survey by Knight Frank, the property

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SJPP’S RAYA FILM HIGHLIGHTS THAT BUSINESS SUCCESS IS MORE MEANINGFUL WHEN BUILT TOGETHER

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 March 2026 – “We can go further when we are together”. This is the key message of SJPP’s (Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Berhad) first Raya film, which captures the journey of Malaysian entrepreneurs and the enduring values of perseverance, collaboration and mutual support in building successful businesses. The Raya film tells the

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Borong Ranked No. 1 Fastest-Growing Company in Asia-Pacific by Financial Times, For the Second Consecutive Year

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17 March 2026- Malaysian B2B technology eProcurement & eMarketplace company Borong (formerly known as Dropee) has once again claimed the top position in the Financial Times High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026 ranking, compiled in partnership with Statista, this time rising from 2nd place to rank No. 1 across the entire Asia-Pacific region. The

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Malaysian Children Gaining Weight Before Primary School, Affecting Sleep & Learning

Malacca, 11 March 2026 – Some Malaysian children carry more than just extra weight, showing signs of serious health problems that often go unnoticed, says Dr Ng Hui Ying, consultant paediatrician at Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre. This extra weight amounts to childhood obesity, appearing even in preschool and primary school children, often affecting sleep,

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AstraZeneca’s Soliris® Approved in Malaysia for Treatment of Rare Neurological Autoimmune Diseases and Severe Blood Disorders

Soliris®:  Targeting of Complement System to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Rare Disease Petaling Jaya, 12 March 2026 – AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, has made available its treatment, Soliris®, in Malaysia as part of its ongoing commitment to support patients  living with rare disease worldwide.  Soliris® marks a significant treatment advancement, having already contributed

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BROXO Introduces Brand Update Across Global Water Treatment Markets

BROXO, one of Europe’s leading brands in high-quality water treatment salt, announces a comprehensive brand refresh, reaffirming its position as a trusted partner in water softening applications for nearly a century. Amersfoort, 12 March 2026 – BROXO is part of Hengelo Salt Specialties and Mariager Salt Specialties, companies incorporated under Groupe Salins, headquartered in Clichy,

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Three Malaysian SMEs Share How SJPP Helped Them Turn Growth Plans into Action

Tonasco Malaysia, Molhit Pack, and Bubbles O2 are featured as success stories that received SJPP support across the manufacturing, packaging, and FMCG industries. KUALA LUMPUR, 02 March, 2026 — Rising customer demand, larger project scopes, and opportunities to explore new markets are among the factors that create room for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to

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Takaful Malaysia Achieves RM3.78 Billion Revenue And Record RM616 Million Profit Before Zakat And Tax In FY2025

Kuala Lumpur, 27 Feb 2026 – Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad (“Takaful Malaysia” or “the Group”), the pioneer and leading takaful provider in Malaysia, today announced a resilient financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Group’s takaful revenue rose to RM3.78 billion, an increase of RM201.7 million from RM3.57 billion in the

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WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS MAKES RM2.0 MILLION ZAKAT PAYMENT

Shah Alam, 24 Feb 2026 – Worldwide Holdings Berhad, a conglomerate and subsidiary of Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS), has fulfilled its obligation to pay business zakat amounting to RM2,000,000 to Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS) for the financial year 2026 (haul 2025). The zakat contribution was formally presented by Worldwide Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer,

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