Dua pemain industri yang berakar umbi di Malaysia serta disenaraikan di bursa antarabangsa kini bergabung tenaga untuk memacu inovasi dalam sektor kesihatan global, anti-penuaan dan kesejahteraan. Holista Colltech Limited (ASX: HCT) dan Swang Chai Chuan Limited (HKEX:2321) secara rasmi mengumumkan penubuhan usahasama strategik 50:50 melalui Ovicoll Pty Ltd, sekali gus menandakan satu langkah penting dalam usaha memperluaskan kejayaan serantau mereka ke pasaran global.
Kerjasama ini memberi tumpuan kepada pembangunan kemudahan pengeluaran kolagen nano berasaskan biri-biri yang berteknologi tinggi di Collie, Australia Barat. Usahasama ini menggabungkan kekuatan kedua-dua pihak, iaitu kepakaran saintifik serta inovasi bioteknologi daripada Holista Colltech yang tersenarai di Australia, bersama kekuatan modal dan rangkaian pengedaran luas Swang Chai Chuan yang tersenarai di Hong Kong.
Antara kelebihan utama perikatan strategik ini ialah pembangunan kolagen berasaskan ovine (biri-biri) yang bersifat neutral dari segi budaya dan agama, menjadikannya diterima secara universal serta berpotensi sebagai alternatif “halal” untuk pasaran global. Selain itu, kemudahan ini turut memanfaatkan kelebihan biosekuriti bertaraf dunia di Australia, yang menempatkan satu-satunya populasi biri-biri di dunia yang diperakui bebas Scrapie dan mempunyai risiko BSE yang sangat rendah menurut Pertubuhan Kesihatan Haiwan Sedunia (WOAH).
Keunikan ini diperkukuh lagi dengan kawalan sempadan ketat Australia sejak penubuhan persekutuannya pada tahun 1901, yang membantu mengekalkan status bebas penyakit tersebut. Usahasama Ovicoll Pty Ltd ini turut direka untuk mempercepatkan pengembangan pasaran global dengan memanfaatkan kekuatan gabungan kedua-dua syarikat dalam penembusan pasaran antarabangsa.
Sebagai sebahagian daripada strategi komersial, Holista turut memeterai perjanjian dengan Regenerex Pharma, sebuah syarikat yang sedang berkembang dalam sektor pembalut luka, bagi memperluaskan aplikasi teknologi kolagen ini dalam bidang perubatan dan penjagaan kesihatan.
Holista Colltech Limited (ASX: HCT) ialah syarikat kesihatan dan kesejahteraan yang disenaraikan di Australia dengan operasi utama di Malaysia. Syarikat ini memberi tumpuan kepada penyelesaian bioteknologi berasaskan sains merangkumi suplemen pemakanan, bahan makanan sihat, kolagen ovine dan kawalan jangkitan.
Sementara itu, Swang Chai Chuan Limited (HKEX:2321) merupakan peneraju dalam sektor barangan pengguna cepat laris (FMCG) yang disenaraikan di Hong Kong. Kumpulan ini menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran, logistik dan pergudangan menyeluruh di Malaysia bagi pelbagai produk makanan, minuman dan barangan isi rumah.
KPJ Healthcare Berhad dan Novo Nordisk Malaysia hari ini memeterai kerjasama strategik melalui Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) bagi memperkukuh penjagaan berstruktur berasaskan hospital di Malaysia. Inisiatif ini dilaksanakan selaras dengan peningkatan permintaan terhadap sokongan yang lebih selamat, terselaras dan dipantau secara perubatan untuk individu yang mengalami obesiti serta keadaan metabolik berkaitan. Kerjasama ini akan menyokong pembangunan Program Pengurusan Metabolik dan Berat Badan KPJ, iaitu model penjagaan berasaskan hospital yang menyediakan rawatan berstruktur, dipimpin oleh pakar serta mengaplikasikan pendekatan multidisiplin dalam persekitaran penjagaan kesihatan yang terkawal.
Kerjasama ini dilaksanakan ketika Malaysia terus berdepan beban kesihatan obesiti dan metabolik yang ketara. Data saringan terkini Kementerian Kesihatan menunjukkan seorang daripada dua orang dewasa di Malaysia mempunyai berat badan berlebihan daripada 1.2 juta individu yang disaring, sekali gus mencerminkan skala dan keperluan mendesak untuk menangani isu ini. Selain itu, sebanyak 15.6 peratus orang dewasa, iaitu kira-kira satu daripada enam, hidup dengan diabetes, dengan ramai yang masih tidak menyedari keadaan tersebut. Obesiti juga dianggarkan menelan kos melebihi RM64 bilion setahun melalui perbelanjaan kesihatan, kehilangan produktiviti dan kematian pramatang.
[Dari Kiri ke Kanan] Puan Patricia Tan, Pengarah Pemasaran Bersekutu Novo Nordisk Pharma (M) Sdn Bhd (“Novo Nordisk), Encik Ahmad Rizal Che Wan, Pengarah Kewangan & Operasi Bersekutu Novo Nordisk, Dr Praful Chakkarwar, Pengurus Besar Novo Nordisk, Encik Chin Keat Chyuan, Presiden dan Pengarah Urusan KPJ Healthcare, Dato’ Mohd Farid Salim, Ketua Pegawai Operasi (Operasi Hospital) KPJ Healthcare dan Profesor Dato’ Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid, Ketua Pegawai Perubatan KPJ Healthcare mengambil gambar kenangan selepas majlis pelancaran Program Pengurusan Berat Badan KPJ.
Di bawah kerjasama ini, kedua-dua pihak akan menyokong pembangunan laluan penjagaan yang lebih komprehensif dengan menggabungkan rundingan pakar, sokongan dietetik, panduan gaya hidup serta terapi perubatan yang bersesuaian secara klinikal. Pada fasa pertama, program ini dijangka diperkenalkan di 10 hospital KPJ, iaitu Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, Damansara Specialist Hospital, Damansara 2 Specialist Hospital, Ipoh Specialist Hospital, Johor Specialist Hospital, KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital, KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital, KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital, Kuching Specialist Hospital dan Tawakkal Specialist Hospital, dengan pelaksanaan diperluas secara berperingkat dalam tempoh 12 bulan. Pesakit dijangka boleh mengakses program ini melalui laluan saringan kesihatan hospital serta rujukan dalaman.
Program ini akan mengintegrasikan saringan kesihatan bersama profesional kesihatan sekutu merangkumi bidang endokrinologi, perubatan dalaman, pembedahan bariatrik, psikologi, fisioterapi, rehabilitasi, dietetik dan farmasi di bawah satu model penjagaan yang lebih tersusun. Penjagaan pesakit dalam laluan ini melibatkan penilaian awal, saringan komposisi badan, penilaian risiko metabolik, perancangan rawatan yang diperibadikan, kaunseling tingkah laku serta susulan berkala, dengan tempoh penjagaan lazim sehingga enam bulan bergantung kepada keperluan klinikal individu.
Encik Chin Keat Chyuan, Presiden dan Pengarah Urusan KPJ Healthcare semasa berucap di majlis pelancaran Program Pengurusan Berat Badan KPJ.
Presiden dan Pengarah Urusan KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Chin Keat Chyuan, berkata obesiti merupakan penyakit kronik yang kompleks dan berkait rapat dengan pelbagai penyakit metabolik serta tidak berjangkit lain, justeru memerlukan pengurusan jangka panjang yang terselaras. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa kerjasama ini memperkukuh pendekatan penjagaan yang lebih berstruktur dan bersepadu di seluruh hospital KPJ, selaras dengan KPJ Health System yang menggabungkan kepakaran klinikal, sokongan kesihatan bersekutu serta intervensi berasaskan bukti dalam model penjagaan yang konsisten. Menurut beliau, usaha ini mencerminkan komitmen berterusan KPJ dalam menyediakan penjagaan berpusatkan pesakit yang mudah diakses, lestari dan berfokuskan hasil. Selain penjagaan pesakit, kerjasama ini turut meneroka aspek pendidikan klinikal serta komunikasi bertanggungjawab berkaitan pengurusan obesiti, termasuk penggunaan terapi berasaskan GLP-1 dalam persekitaran penjagaan kesihatan terkawal, yang dijangka merangkumi sesi Pendidikan Perubatan Berterusan dan kandungan pendidikan di media sosial. Fasa pertama dijangka melibatkan 10 hospital KPJ dan 19 pakar endokrinologi perunding.
Pengurus Besar Novo Nordisk Malaysia, Praful Chakkarwar, berkata obesiti merupakan penyakit kronik yang memerlukan pengurusan jangka panjang berasaskan bukti. Seiring dengan peningkatan kesedaran di Malaysia, beliau menegaskan kepentingan memastikan pesakit disokong melalui laluan penjagaan yang dipantau secara perubatan dengan kepakaran klinikal yang tepat serta susulan berterusan. Beliau turut menyatakan bahawa kerjasama ini diharap dapat menyumbang kepada penjagaan menyeluruh bagi individu yang mengalami obesiti, yang lazimnya melibatkan pelbagai keadaan kesihatan yang saling bertindih, serta mengiktiraf KPJ Healthcare sebagai rakan strategik yang signifikan dalam usaha tersebut.
Encik Praful Chakkarwar, Pengurus Besar Novo Nordisk semasa berucap mengenai Novo Nordisk di majlis pelancaran Program Pengurusan Berat Badan KPJ.
Kerjasama ini juga bertujuan meningkatkan kesedaran mengenai obesiti sebagai penyakit kronik yang boleh dirawat dalam kalangan pesakit, majikan dan masyarakat umum. Dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, pakar klinikal dan kesihatan di Malaysia semakin menekankan bahawa obesiti perlu diuruskan melalui pendekatan penjagaan jangka panjang yang menyeluruh, bukannya sekadar intervensi jangka pendek atau sementara. Dengan menggabungkan kepakaran klinikal, sokongan berstruktur serta pendidikan yang bertanggungjawab, KPJ Healthcare Berhad dan Novo Nordisk Malaysia berharap dapat memajukan penjagaan obesiti secara mampan, berasaskan bukti dan memberi impak yang signifikan kepada rakyat Malaysia.
Emirates capped off a highly successful week at the Dubai Airshow with major announcements, strategic partnerships, and technology showcases that reinforce its confidence in long-term growth and its role in advancing the UAE’s aerospace ambitions. Throughout the week, the airline unveiled significant commitments to expand its fleet, elevate the customer experience with new cabin innovations, strengthen industry partnerships, and enhance the UAE’s standing as an emerging global aerospace hub.
Demonstrating strong public interest, Emirates’ largest-ever static display—featuring the Airbus A380, A350, and Boeing 777—drew over 82,000 visitors. More than 15,000 attendees also had the chance to test Emirates’ Starlink high-speed inflight Wi-Fi aboard a retrofitted Boeing 777, offering a glimpse into a more connected future of air travel.
Emirates’ announcements throughout the airshow aligned closely with Dubai’s D33 economic agenda. The airline revealed a substantial fleet expansion with orders for 65 additional Boeing 777-9s and eight Airbus A350-900s, valued at US$41.4 billion. This brings Emirates’ total wide-body order book to 375 aircraft, ensuring capacity growth well into 2038.
To further enhance the passenger experience, Emirates showcased its first aircraft equipped with Starlink, underscoring its plans to introduce high-speed connectivity on 232 aircraft within the next two years. The airline also confirmed that 111 existing aircraft will undergo a major cabin refresh featuring elevated interiors and next-generation entertainment systems.
Emirates strengthened its global reach through expanded partnerships, including a reciprocal codeshare with South African Airways and an extended codeshare and loyalty partnership with Air Canada through 2032. The airline also highlighted the ongoing success of its close cooperation with flydubai, further supporting Dubai’s aviation ecosystem.
Sustainability and efficiency were also central themes. Emirates signed an MoU with ENOC to explore sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in Dubai and entered into a research collaboration with dans and Thales aimed at reducing arrival holding patterns at DXB to improve airspace efficiency. In the technology space, Emirates announced a new partnership with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across its organisation, supported by AI training programmes and strategic implementation frameworks.
In logistics innovation, Emirates SkyCargo partnered with LODD Autonomous to pursue next-generation hybrid, unmanned heavy-lift cargo aircraft built in the UAE—signaling the airline’s intent to help shape the future of air freight.
Further bolstering Dubai’s aerospace manufacturing and engineering capabilities, Emirates signed several landmark agreements. These include an MoU with Safran Seats to establish Dubai’s first aircraft seat manufacturing facility and another with the CCE Group to co-develop next-generation cabin and cargo products. Emirates also inked a long-term partnership with Rolls-Royce to enable Trent 900 engine MRO for its A380 fleet at a new purpose-built facility by 2027, extending their TotalCare support well into the 2040s. In a significant national milestone, Emirates Engineering achieved the UAE’s first Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the GCAA, enabling the team to certify major aircraft modifications locally—an important step in building homegrown aerospace expertise.
Crowning its achievements during the airshow, Emirates earned major industry accolades, including ‘Best Airline in the World’ for the eighth year in a row at the ULTRAs Travel Awards. The airline also took home Airline of the Year and Best First Class of the Year at the Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2025, reaffirming its leadership and excellence in global aviation.
Malaysia Airlines and Trip.Biz, the business travel arm of Trip.com Group, have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing business travel solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Asia, Europe, and key global markets. This long-term collaboration will allow Trip.Biz customers to seamlessly access Malaysia Airlines’ MHcorporate programme, strengthening the carrier’s position as a preferred travel partner on the Trip.Biz global booking platform. Through the agreement, Malaysia Airlines plans to extend access to its MHcorporate SME fares across 25 markets and IATA locations, providing greater flexibility, value, and convenience for business travellers worldwide.
The partnership will also see Malaysia Airlines positioned as a preferred airline partner on Trip.Biz, enabling the carrier to reach a broader network of SME clients globally. Trip.Biz, in turn, may support the MHcorporate SME programme by promoting enrolment and exploring deeper technical integration, including potential API connectivity between its online booking tool (OBT) and the MHcorporate portal. This integration aims to streamline the booking process and improve accessibility for SME users seeking efficient and cost-effective travel management.
Leaders from both organisations highlighted the shared vision behind the collaboration. Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), emphasised that the partnership reflects Malaysia Airlines’ commitment to simplifying corporate travel and empowering SMEs to explore new opportunities. He noted that the collaboration with Trip.Biz will enhance the airline’s reach across multiple global markets and strengthen its ability to deliver personalised travel experiences. Meanwhile, Dr. Tao Song, Chief Executive Officer of Trip.Biz, expressed enthusiasm for partnering with a carrier known for its Malaysian Hospitality and robust regional network, underscoring their mutual goal of providing smarter, more efficient, and cost-effective business travel solutions as SMEs expand internationally.
By combining Malaysia Airlines’ extensive global network and service excellence with Trip.Biz’s digital innovation and expertise in business travel management, the partnership seeks to build a more connected and customer-centric travel ecosystem. This synergy aims to support companies of all sizes in managing travel budgets more effectively while enabling them to grow and thrive in an increasingly globalised business environment. Malaysia Airlines’ MHcorporate SME programme, which requires no minimum spend, offers SMEs access to corporate-level travel benefits such as exclusive discounts, flexible fare options, and simplified account management. Complementing this, Trip.Biz continues to lead with a digital-first approach, integrating predictive insights, bleisure travel trends, and strategic offerings within the Trip.com Group ecosystem to help businesses travel smarter, safer, and more sustainably—now and in the future.
Webull Malaysia, a subsidiary of Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL), has announced a strategic partnership with AHAM Asset Management Berhad (AHAM Capital) to introduce Moneybull, a new cash management solution designed to help investors maximise returns on idle or uninvested cash while maintaining full liquidity. This collaboration integrates Webull’s technology-driven investment platform with AHAM Capital’s professional fund management expertise, offering Malaysians a seamless way to optimise their cash and earn daily returns without compromising accessibility.
Through Moneybull, users’ cash balances are automatically invested into the AHAM Aiiman Enhanced i-Profit Fund–Class B, a Shariah-compliant money market fund managed by AHAM Capital. The fund provides a low-risk opportunity for investors to earn stable returns of up to 3.4% per annum*, with no lock-in period, ensuring cash remains readily available. Using Webull’s Auto Sweep feature, cash is instantly transferred in and out of the fund to enable immediate stock purchases on Bursa Malaysia whenever an order is made. Investors using Moneybull enjoy the added benefit of zero subscription fees, zero redemption charges, and no additional platform fees.
As inflation and rising living costs influence financial habits, more Malaysians are turning to secure, short-term instruments to safeguard and grow their savings. However, the Youth Capital Market Survey by the Securities Commission Malaysia highlights that 69% of young Malaysians remain hesitant to invest due to limited financial knowledge and product complexity, while 74% cite accessibility barriers such as insufficient capital and the time required to monitor investments. Moneybull aims to address these concerns by offering a simple, transparent, and accessible solution aligned with Bank Negara Malaysia’s Financial Inclusion Framework (2023–2026), which promotes secure and digitally enabled financial tools.
According to Kenneth Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Webull Malaysia, Moneybull represents Webull’s commitment to making investing part of everyday life. He emphasised that the partnership with AHAM Capital bridges digital innovation with professional fund management, creating an easy, low-risk entry point for Malaysians to build healthy financial habits in a trustworthy and transparent environment. AHAM Capital’s Managing Director, Dato’ Teng Chee Wai, added that Moneybull fills a common gap faced by investors when managing idle cash, enabling them to earn stable returns through a Shariah-compliant fund while maintaining the flexibility to act on market opportunities.
In celebration of the launch, Webull Malaysia is offering a special promotional campaign for both new and existing users. Those who activate Moneybull during the campaign period can earn bonus returns of up to 6.0%* per annum for 90 days on eligible cash balances of up to RM200,000 per user. Additionally, new users who open and activate a Webull account during this period are eligible for Welcome Rewards, including RM500 worth of Nvidia shares when they deposit RM5,000 and maintain the balance for 60 days. The campaign runs from 14 November to 31 December 2025.
Webull Malaysia continues to prioritise investor protection and affordability as a regulated broker under the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). The platform offers zero commission fees on Bursa Malaysia trades until 31 December 2025, with no hidden charges or platform fees. Featuring a user-friendly interface supporting both Bahasa Malaysia and English, Webull also provides dual banking options for conventional and Islamic accounts, along with Shariah-compliant stock filters for Malaysian, U.S., Hong Kong, and China-A markets—ensuring that inclusivity and ethical investing remain central to the Webull experience.
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