Malaysia Strengthens Healthcare Trade Ties With Thailand At WHX Bangkok 2026

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its economic partnership with Thailand through its participation in the World Health Expo (WHX) Bangkok 2026, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Vivani, Novo Nordisk Sign Agreement To Evaluate Weight Management Implant

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Vivani Medical Inc (Vivani), a biopharmaceutical company developing ultra long-acting drug implants, has signed an agreement with Novo Nordisk to evaluate its semaglutide drug implant, NPM-139, for chronic weight management.

OSK Property Unveils TAMU @ OSK Mori Park, Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM, July 8 (Bernama) -- OSK Property today unveiled TAMU @ OSK Mori Park, the third phase of its master-planned transit-oriented development in Section 13, Shah Alam.

JCAI Advises On Messer’s Acquisition Of WKS Group

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Japan Corporate Advisory Institute Ltd (JCAI), a Tokyo-headquartered cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm, has advised on the acquisition of WKS Group by Messer.

Azalea Vision Secures EIC Accelerator Funding To Advance Smart Contact Lens Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Azalea Vision, a Belgian healthtech company, announced it has been selected for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, the European Union’s (EU) flagship programme for breakthrough, market-creating deep tech.

Bank Muamalat Launches New Islamic Finance Initiatives, Empowers Women’s Well-Being, Legacy Planning

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Muamalat) launched its new M-Zahra Takaful MyLadies and a Digital Faraid Calculator initiatives today, in conjunction with the Terengganu Financial Literacy Carnival 2026.

BNM Launches 'Semak Kasih' Portal For Beneficiaries To Check Unclaimed Insurance, Takaful Benefits

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today launched the ‘Semak Kasih’ portal to make it easier for beneficiaries to check unclaimed insurance policies or takaful certificates of their family members. 

MATRADE Inks Partnership With CAIQ Biosecurity Under MCGi, Boosting MSME Exports To China

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) today signed a collaboration agreement with CAIQ Biosecurity Sdn Bhd under the Malaysia-China Gateway Initiative (MCGi), enhancing technical compliance support and strengthening market readiness among Malaysian exporters seeking to expand into China.

Govt Has No Plans To Expand Fuel Subsidy Programme --  Liew 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans to expand the fuel subsidy programme after the recent adjustment in subsidised diesel prices, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Political, GE16 Speculations Not Main Factors Driving Foreign Investors' Decisions - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Speculations on politics and the potential 16th General Election (GE16) are not the main factors influencing foreign investors' decisions, although political stability remains an important consideration in determining investment destinations.

Generali Malaysia, Amanah Raya Launch Gen Sinar For Underserved Families

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Generali Insurance Malaysia Bhd (Generali Malaysia), in partnership with Amanah Raya Bhd, has launched Gen Sinar, an affordable personal accident insurance plan designed to empower underserved families with financial protection.

Medical, Insurance, Takaful Practitioners Boost Healthcare Ecosystem Via HPPSC Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Five medical and insurance/takaful associations said initiatives are being implemented to enhance communication and operational efficiency among doctors, hospitals, insurers and takaful operators.