Malaysia Targets 10,000 Startups Under ASEAN Platform By Year-end - MOSTI

PUTRAJAYA, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is targeting to onboard at least 10,000 startups by the end of this year under the newly launched Startup ASEAN platform.

Fortrea, Emery Pharma Team Up On Rifampin Safety Testing For Clinical Trials 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Fortrea, a global contract research organisation (CRO), has announced a strategic collaboration with Emery Pharma to provide rapid impurity testing of rifampin used in drug-drug interaction (DDI) studies.

HSS Engineers Unit Wins Davao Transport Consultancy Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- HSS Engineers Bhd’s (HEB) associate, HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd (HSSI), has secured a consultancy contract for the Davao Public Transport Modernisation Project in the Philippines.

Set Up Sabah's Transport Ministry To Drive Logistics Reform -- Expert

LABUAN, June 25 (Bernama) -- A transport and logistics expert has urged the Sabah state government to establish a full-fledged Ministry of Transport to undertake institutional reform and long-term strategic planning.

Digital-first And Purpose-driven: AIA Malaysia’s New Era For Life Planners

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- In an increasingly digital world, insurance agents must cultivate strong digital competencies, embrace adaptability, and leverage online communication platforms to navigate emerging challenges and shift public perception away from outdated stereotypes rooted in traditional face-to-face interactions.

Financial Park Labuan Owners Receive Strata Titles After 28-year Wait

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, June 25 (Bernama) -- After nearly three decades of ownership, 31 shop unit owners and nine Alpha apartment unit owners at the Financial Park Complex finally received their long-awaited strata titles today.

Wemade Max Sets July 10 for Global Launch Of ‘Lost Sword’

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- South Korean game publisher Wemade Max has announced the global launch of its subculture mobile role-playing game (RPG), “Lost Sword”, scheduled for July 10.

Gradiant’s alkaLi To Launch First Fully Integrated Lithium Plant In US From Oilfield Water

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global water and resource recovery firm, announced it will design, build, own, and operate the world’s first fully integrated lithium production facility utilising oilfield produced water in the Marcellus Shale Formation, Pennsylvania, United States (US).

Lessons On Insurance To Be Learnt From USJ Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Explosion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- It’s been about three months since the devastating gas pipeline explosion and fire at USJ Putra Heights. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. It shocked Malaysians. Questions are still being asked as to the compensation for damages to houses, properties, possessions and injuries sustained.

PAAB Spearheads RM2.4 Bln Water Infrastructure Upgrade, Emphasises Zero-Accident Culture

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) is actively implementing nationwide upgrades to water infrastructure with an allocation of nearly RM2.4 billion to ensure the long-term sustainability and security of the country’s water supply.

Uni Wall Bags R89.64 Mln Contract For Pavilion Damansara Heights Facade Works

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Uni Wall Aps Holdings Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, Uni Wall Facade Sdn Bhd, has accepted a letter of award from BUCG (M) Sdn Bhd for facade works at Pavilion Damansara Heights, worth RM89.64 million.

Kota MADANI Project To Begin In 3Q, Costing RM4 Bln

PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) -- The phased development of Kota MADANI in Precinct 19, Putrajaya — a government quarters project — is set to begin in the third quarter (3Q) of this year, with an estimated total cost of RM4 billion.