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Castrol Unites Asia-Pacific’s Superbike Community with Launch of Castrol Superbike Fest APAC 2026

Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, launched the Castrol Superbike Fest APAC 2026   – kicking off a region-wide premium superbike movement designed to connect Asia-Pacific’s most passionate superbike riders, specialist workshops and high-performance products, on one unified platform. More than a festival, the Castrol Superbike Fest APAC 2026 is part of Castrol’s long-term strategy to redefine the meaning of “top premium” in the motorcycle category across Asia-Pacific – blending performance, community, lifestyle and engineering excellence into a single experiential ecosystem. Taking place in Nha Trang, Vietnam, from 29 to 31 May 2026 , the three-day festival seeks to bring together over 2,000 bikers comprising over 100 official biker clubs as well as across performance teams, racers and social riders f rom eight Asia-Pacific markets, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and the Philippines. Launched by, Castrol AsPAC Marketing , the eve...

CelcomDigi redefines digital lifestyle retail with Endless Aisle

  CelcomDigi Berhad (“CelcomDigi”) continues to evolve the telco retail experience in Malaysia with the nationwide rollout of the Endless Aisle , in collaboration with Samsung Malaysia, marking a significant step forward in how digital lifestyle offerings are brought closer to customers through its stores. As the first telco in Malaysia to bring a seamless consumer electronics experience across more than 300 of its stores nationwide, CelcomDigi now provides customers with a simpler way to discover, purchase, receive and connect their devices, all within a single store visit. Currently, the Endless Aisle is already available at all CelcomDigi Store and CelcomDigi Express outlets nationwide.   Originally piloted at the CelcomDigi Store Life in The Gardens Mall and Sunway Pyramid, Endless Aisle is the first experience of its kind in Malaysian telco retail. The immersive digital platform brings together Samsung’s latest range of digital lifestyle products, including smartphones,...

A Century in the Making: 1926 Heritage Hotel Reopens in Penang

There’s a new—or rather, very old—story unfolding on Jalan Burma. After first opening its doors a century ago,   1926 Heritage Hotel   has been beautifully restored and relaunched as part of   The Unlimited Collection by The Ascott Limited . Originally built in 1926 as British administrative residences, this property has lived many lives. Now, after a thoughtful century-long restoration, it re-emerges as a living chapter of Penang’s history—where colonial architecture meets modern comfort. A Walk Through Time From the moment you approach its clean white and beige façade, the hotel’s Anglo-Malay architectural roots are unmistakable. At the entrance, keep an eye out for its emblem: a palm tree flanked by two panthers. It’s not just a logo—it’s a sign that you’ve arrived home. “As travel is increasingly shaped by culture and experience, we are seeing growing demand for destinations with a strong sense of identity,” said  Mondi Mecja , Country General Manager of Ascott M...

KPJ Healthcare, Novo Nordisk partner to advance structured obesity care in Malaysia

KPJ Healthcare Berhad and Novo Nordisk Malaysia today formalised a strategic collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen structured, multi-disciplinary care in Malaysia, reflecting growing demand for a safer, more coordinated and medically supervised support for people living with obesity and related metabolic conditions. The collaboration will support the development of the KPJ Metabolic & Weight Management Programme , a hospital-based care model designed to provide patients with a structured, specialist-led, multidisciplinary care within a regulated healthcare setting. The collaboration comes at a time when Malaysia continues to face a significant obesity and metabolic health burden. Health Ministry data from recent screenings involving 1.2 million adults nationwide found that 1:2 Malaysians are living with obesity or overweight, highlighting the scale and urgency of the issue. The ministry has also said that 15.6% of Malaysian adults, about one...

Tropicana’s T360 Just Hit 3 Major Milestones – And It’s a Game Changer for Homeowners

If you’re a Tropicana homeowner, golf club member, or loyalty program member, there’s some exciting news coming out of Petaling Jaya last week. This past weekend (April 11–12, 2026), Tropicana unveiled three major updates to its lifestyle and experiences platform,  T360  – and honestly, it’s worth paying attention to.  Three Big Milestones at a Glance A refreshed T360 app  – smoother, smarter, and packed with new features. The first-ever T360 Member Rewards & Privileges event  – a two-day experience where members could actually use their points in real time. 28 strategic partnerships  – bringing more brands, offers, and value into the ecosystem. The event itself was held at the Grand Ballroom of Tropicana Golf & Country Resort (TGCR), and it wasn’t just a typical launch. Over  500 members  showed up to explore  56+ premium brands ,  200+ exclusive offers , and compete for  RM12,000 in prizes . What Is T360, Exactly? Think of...

CUCKOO Malaysia Declares Maiden Dividend of 1.84 Sen Per Share, Exceeds Policy Target

  CUCKOO International (MAL) Berhad (“ CUCKOO Malaysia ” or the “ Company ”, KLSE:5336), a Healthy Home Creator, today announced its maiden dividend since its successful listing. The Board of Directors has declared a final single-tier dividend of 1.84 sen per ordinary share in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2025 (“FYE2025”). The total dividend payout of RM26,363,520 represents approximately 25.1% of the Company’s Profit After Tax (“PAT”) of RM105,212,000 for FYE2025. The maiden distribution surpasses the Company’s dividend policy of at least 20%, signaling a strong commitment to deliver sustainable shareholder returns while balancing its funding requirements to support ongoing operations and future growth initiatives. The dividend will be payable on 15 May 2026 to shareholders whose names appear in the Record of Depositors as at 27 April 2026 . Mr. Hoe Kian Choon (KC Hoe), CUCKOO Malaysia’s Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer s...