Bayan Baru MP Calls On BNM To Review 'Excessive' Insurance Premium Hikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has been asked to investigate and review the “excessive” increase in insurance premiums.

Sunway 3Q Net Profit Doubles To RM376.08 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd’s net profit doubled to RM376.08 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024), from RM180.30 million in the same quarter last year mainly due to stronger operating performance across most business segments.

PPP Eases Government Burden, Enhances Efficiency And Productivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Public-private partnerships (PPPs) can alleviate the government's burden in national development while enhancing efficiency, productivity and accelerating the country's growth.

KPJ Healthcare Opens Fifth Representative Office In Indonesia

JAKARTA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd has opened its fifth representative office in Indonesia in Pekanbaru, Riau Province, on Tuesday, according to the Consulate of Malaysia in Pekanbaru.

VRAD Unveils Two Virtual Reality-based Medical Simulators For Global Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- VRAD Co Ltd has announced its entry into international markets by launching two widely recognised Korean-developed virtual reality (VR)-based simulators, NS_Core, a nursing skills education simulator, and IP_Trauma, a trauma patient care simulator.

Voxela Secures Funding To Accelerate Global Expansion Of AI-powered Care Management Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Voxela Inc (Voxela), which created the artificial intelligence (AI) care management system Voxela VCare, has completed its pre-Series A funding round.

IHH Completes Acquisition Of Island Hospital In Penang For Nearly RM4 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHH) has completed the acquisition of Island Hospital, a 600-bed facility in Penang, for an equity consideration of about RM3.9 billion.

BMI Revises Malaysia’s Health Expenditure Growth Forecast To 8.7 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s health expenditure growth to 8.7 per cent per year from 2023 to 2028, up from its previous forecast of 8.3 per cent.

MIH Megatrends 2024 Draws 2 Million Online Views, Showcases Malaysia’s Global Healthcare Readiness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2024 has surpassed expectations with a record 2 million online engagements, reflecting the heightened interest in Malaysia’s healthcare sector as it gears up for the 2025 ASEAN Megatrends.

TDM Proposes RM1.5 Bln Sukuk Wakalah Programme Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- TDM Bhd has proposed the issuance of a sukuk wakalah programme with a total programme limit of RM1.5 billion to enhance operational efficiency, support future investments, and meet its financial commitments in compliance with Shariah principles.

Pharma And Healthcare Expo 2024 To Boost Malaysia As Regional Healthcare Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The inaugural Malaysia Pharma and Healthcare Expo 2024 to be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from Oct 22-24, is set to boost Malaysia’s healthcare industry by promoting innovative products, fostering partnerships, and attracting investments in medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

Batik Air To Fly To Timor-Leste By First Quarter Of 2025 -- Malaysian Envoy

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will be the first Malaysian carrier to launch flight services between Timor-Leste’s capital Dili and Kuala Lumpur by the first quarter of next year.