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Economy

Guest Supply, HAAN Sign Licensing Deal For APAC Hotels

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Guest Supply Asia, part of Sysco Corporation, has announced a licensing agreement with HAAN, a personal care brand, to manufacture and distribute HAAN-branded personal care products for hotels across Asia Pacific (APAC).

Mesiniaga Wins RM39.99 Mln Contract To Build Phis 3.0 Server Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Mesiniaga Bhd has been awarded a contract worth RM39.99 million to set up a new centralised server infrastructure for the pharmacy information system (PhIS) version 3.0 from Pharmaniaga Logistics Sdn Bhd. 

Penang Economy Grows 7.3 Per Cent, Records RM130.3 Bln GDP In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, July 3 (Bernama) --  Penang's economy grew by 7.3 per cent in 2025, with its gross domestic product (GDP) rising to RM130.3 billion from RM121.4 billion in the previous year, driven by the strong performance of the manufacturing and services sectors.

Dutch Recognition Of MSPO Strengthens Palm Oil Industry's Readiness For EUDR

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s (NVWA) recognition of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a Private Control System under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) framework reinforces the readiness of the nation's palm oil industry to meet the European Union market requirements.

CAB Launches CAB 2.0 To Support Insurance, Reinsurance Industry Digitalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Central Administration Bureau (CAB) has launched CAB 2.0, the enhanced cloud-based version of its Central Administration Bureau Facultative (CABFAC) system, to support the digital transformation of Malaysia's insurance and reinsurance industry.

Elsa Unit Secures Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Inspection Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Elsa Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Elsa Energy Sdn Bhd has accepted letters of award from a major exploration and production company to provide autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) subsea structure inspection services for Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

8x8 Bags 2026 MetriStar Top Provider For CPaaS By Metrigy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Global business communications platform provider, 8x8 Inc has been named a 2026 MetriStar Top Provider for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) by Metrigy, an independent research and advisory firm.

Jeppesen ForeFlight Unveils AI Engine For Aviation Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Jeppesen ForeFlight, a provider of aviation data, software and insights, has unveiled Jeppesen ForeFlight Airflow, an aviation-centric artificial intelligence (AI) engine that forms the foundation of its strategy to bring responsible AI to all sectors of aviation.

Levoit Launches Vital Pet Pro Smart Air Purifier In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Levoit, a home comfort and air care solutions provider, has officially launched the Vital Pet Pro Smart Air Purifier in Malaysia, further expanding its Vital pet air care lineup.

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.

Stronger Ringgit Has Not Affected Trade, Helps To Lower Production Costs - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit has not affected the country's trade performance. Instead, it has helped to make Malaysia's exports more price-competitive in international markets, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Govt Committed To JS-SEZ, Achieves RM76.98 Bln In Approved Investments In 2025 - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The federal government remains committed to the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a national economic agenda that positions Johor as a new growth driver for the country.