Economy

Fortrea To Acquire Worldwide’s Early Phase Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Fortrea and Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide) have signed a definitive agreement under which Fortrea will acquire Worldwide’s Early Phase Services division (Early Phase) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$45 million. (US$1=RM4.03)

Han’s Laser Leads International Safety Standard For Laser Processing Equipment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Han’s Laser Smart Equipment Group Co Ltd announced that it led the development of ISO 11553-2:2026, the first international safety standard for complete laser processing equipment for hand-held or hand-operated machines developed under the ISO/IEC framework.

Agrobank’s strategic Financing Boosts Growth Of SG1 Premium Pineapple Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Agrobank continues to strengthen its role as an agricultural development financial institution by channelling pineapple industry development financing to Ning Planters Sdn Bhd to support the development of the Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1) premium pineapple industry.

TNG eWallet Sees Over RM1 Bln Spending By International Visitors In 1H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- TNG eWallet’s international visitors spent over RM1 billion through the application in the first six months of Visit Malaysia 2026 as more used Malaysia’s domestic quick response (QR) payment ecosystem to spend seamlessly at businesses nationwide, said TNG Digital Sdn Bhd.

Tomei’s GoldNow Expands With New Gold Gifting, Savings Features

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd’s GoldNow has introduced new Gold Gifting and Gold Savings features to further strengthen its position as Malaysia’s premier mobile gold accumulation platform.

EPF Emerges As Substantial Shareholder In Eco-Shop 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama)-- The Employees Provident Fund Board (EPF) has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd after acquiring 8.68 million ordinary shares on Aug 27, 2026.

Oil & Gas Asia 2026 To Attract Over 30,000 Attendees, 2,000 Participating Companies

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2026 will take place from Sept 2-4, 2026, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and it is expected to attract more than 30,000 trade attendees and feature over 2,000 participating brands and companies.

Petronas To Sustain Production At Two Million Barrels Of Oil Equivalent Per Day Through 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) aims to sustain Malaysia's oil and gas production at two million barrels of oil equivalent per day (mmboe/d) through 2028, said its president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz today.

Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort To Open In Summer 2029 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Pacifica Hotels G.K. and its subsidiary Furano Hospitality G.K. have signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to develop Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort, marking the first Westin resort in Japan and the brand’s debut in Hokkaido.

Boomi Honours APAC Customers For Innovation, AI Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company for artificial intelligence (AI), has announced the winners of its 2026 Asia Pacific (APAC) Customer Innovation Awards, recognised at its 2026 Boomi World Tour stop in Sydney.

Silver Lifestyle Opens Cabin Cafe Bean Here! At BSAS Ipoh

IPOH, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah (BSAS) in Bandar Meru Raya now has a new attraction with the opening of Cabin Café Bean Here!, a local coffee brand operated by Silver Lifestyle Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk). 

SBC Medical To Participate In September Investor Conferences

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical) has announced its participation in several upcoming investor conferences in September, where it will conduct presentations and one-on-one meetings with institutional investors.