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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...

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 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...

BIG CARING Group today announced the opening of its new Distribution Centre in Klang, alongside a centralized corporate headquarters, marking a strategic leap forward in strengthening its operational model and supply chain capabilities through innovation. As Malaysia’s largest retail pharmacy and healthcare group, BIG CARING operates more than 600 retail pharmacy stores nationwide under its brands – BIG, CARiNG, Georgetown, Ting, and Wellings – complemented by over 5,000 healthcare partner touchpoints, including hospitals, clinics, and physiotherapy centres. With its growing network, the Group now processes an average of over 90,000 order lines daily at the new Distribution Centre. Learning from the Pandemic: Efficiency Alone is Insufficient According to  Lim Sin Yin, Executive Director of BIG CARING Group , the development of the automated Distribution Centre was shaped by lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, when unpredictable demand and strained supply chains exposed the limitati...

Penang Institute today launched   Heritage Brands of Penang , a compelling publication that chronicles the remarkable journeys of local businesses with legacies spanning five decades or more. Authored by Dato’ Tony Yeoh, the book features in-depth stories of 59 heritage brands alongside 21 emerging enterprises. It explores the visionaries behind these businesses, the challenges they overcame, and the core values and strategic decisions that have enabled their survival across generations. The volume highlights how these enterprises have navigated economic upheavals, leadership transitions, and evolving social landscapes while continuing to serve their communities and shape Penang’s commercial identity. “The founders who came here with very little are like pebbles dropped into the waters of Penang, and their successors are ripples across generations riding on each wave, seeking to grow and sustain the legacy inherited,” said Dato’ Tony Yeoh. “My hope is that this book inspires our ow...

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), today announced the launch of new flight services to Belitung and Pontianak in Indonesia. Operated by the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, these flights will commence in May and June 2026 respectively, offering travellers greater accessibility and more options for travel. Belitung is a tropical gem tucked away in the eastern coast of Sumatra, and known for its unique geological formations, rich biodiversity, and pristine coastlines. The island is also home to the Belitung Tarsier, a nocturnal primate subspecies unique to the island. From 3 May 2026, Scoot will launch two times weekly flights to Belitung. Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan, sits directly on the equator and is home to the Equator Monument, where visitors can stand between the northern and southern hemispheres. This culturally rich riverside city, set along Indonesia’s longest river, the Kapuas River, also enjoys a reputation as a food haven with its wide varie...