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Brunei’s Industrial Parks – Should They Be Part of Your ASEAN Strategy?
ASEAN Briefing
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August 28, 2025
Brunei’s expanding network of industrial parks has opened new opportunities for foreign investors with offerings of investment-ready facilities, seamless customs procedures, and one of the region’s most favorable tax regimes. For companies seeking...
Health ministers ink Malaysia-Brunei cooperation deal as Anwar, Sultan Hassanal observe during state visit
Malay Mail
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August 27, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, today witnessed the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on health cooperation between the two countries. The ceremony took...
Chief Minister Hajiji attends Malaysia-Brunei MoU event
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 28, 2025
Chief Minister Hajiji attends Malaysia-Brunei MoU event Published on: Thursday, August 28, 2025 Published on: Thu, Aug 28, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Hajiji (second right) attending the Malaysia and Brunei MoU exchange ceremony. PUTRAJAYA:...
Sarawak to pioneer healthcare reform with first AI medicine centre in Miri
Borneo Post
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August 27, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Dr Sim signs the plaque after handing over the old Miri City Council building for the establishment of Fudan SEA Institute of Integrative Medicine Miri City Campuses while Dong (right), (from...
DHL Global Forwarding Adds to Its Asia Pacific's Life Science and Healthcare Capabilities with Dual-Certified Cold Chain Facility in Malaysia
The Slovenia Times
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August 27, 2025
First forwarder with dual-certified facility within Kuala Lumpur International Airport Free Commercial Zone for 15-25°C and 2-8°C storage, with Good Distribution Practice qualifications Sets new benchmark in pharmaceutical logistics with reefer...
Malaysia, Brunei reaffirm commitment to finalise Sector F-G demarcation, survey by May 2027
Borneo Post
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August 27, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (left) and Anwar (right) witness the exchange of an MoU between Dr Mohammad Isham (left) and Dr Dzulkefly during the s6th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders’ Consultation at...
Health Check: Medical probe steriliser Nanosonics flags tariff price rises after squeaky clean results
Stockhead
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August 26, 2025
Nanosonics has bought medical probe sterilising into the 21st Century and the company is reaping the financial rewards. Pic via Getty Nanosonics shares gain up to 14% on better-than-expected numbers Investors applaud the early days of the Integral...
General : Malaysia, Brunei Eye Completion Of Pan Borneo Highway To Boost Connectivity, Economic Integration
Bernama
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August 27, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brunei are looking forward to the completion of the Pan Borneo Highway to further strengthen regional connectivity and create greater opportunities for tourism and broader economic collaboration between...
Malaysia and Brunei sign health MoU during Sultan’s state visit
The Sun Daily
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August 27, 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah witnessed the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding on health cooperation between their two countries. The ceremony occurred at the Seri Perdana...
Anwar hosts luncheon for Sultan of Brunei
The Malaysian Star
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August 27, 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (Aug 27) hosted an official luncheon in honour of the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his delegation at Seri Perdana. The Sultan and his entourage arrived at the prime...
PM Anwar, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Witness Exchange Of MoU On Health Cooperation
Bernama
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August 27, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, today witnessed the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on health cooperation between the two countries. The...
Illuminating Impact of Aluminum Oxide in Industrial HVAC: Energy Efficiency Shines at Malaysian Pharmaceutical Cold Storage
EnergyTech
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August 24, 2025
Suspending sub-micron particles of aluminum oxide in liquid and utilizing it as a heat-transfer fluid apparently has achieved a 13% reduction in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) energy consumption at a large pharmaceutical...
India's healthcare chains set their hearts on foreign patients
The Economic Times
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August 24, 2025
Mumbai: India’s healthcare providers are vying for a greater share of overseas patients amid a surge in foreign tourists arriving in the country for medical treatment, said industry executives. It comes as foreign tourist arrivals in India for...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Aug 29, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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August 29, 2025
Malaysia: * 3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Segamat, fifth in a week / Minor Johor quakes highlight need for fault line remapping, monitoring, says expert * Zara Qairina inquest: About 70 witnesses to testify, says AGC * Malaysians can begin...
Tata AIA’s All-in-One Life and Health Protection Plan with Wellness Benefits
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 21, 2025
Mumbai, Aug 21, 2025: Tata AIA Life Insurance, one of India’s leading life insurance providers, offers Tata AIA Param Raksha Life Pro+, a comprehensive life and wealth creation solution. Designed to meet the evolving protection, investment, and...
Malaysian health experts, activists suggest following Singapore’s tough stance on vaping
The Straits Times
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August 21, 2025
PETALING JAYA - Malaysia should look into Singapore’s model of treating vaping as a drug offence and consider imposing tougher penalties to curb its rising use, particularly among teenagers, said health experts and activists. Senior education...
Novartis, partners drive regional innovation for equitable breast cancer care access
The Sun Daily
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August 29, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: In a significant move to enhance breast cancer care across Southeast Asia, patient advocacy leaders and key healthcare stakeholders gathered in Kuala Lumpur on August 27, 2025, for the inaugural APPISx SEA meeting. This initiative is...
AIA Singapore partners with Mount Alvernia to deliver sustainable, quality, and cost-effective healthcare solutions
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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This Memorandum of Understanding sets the stage for innovative collaborations aimed at enhancing patient experience, improving healthcare affordability and sustainability, and driving positive change in Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. SINGAPORE...
Caribbean Roundup: Jamaica sets election date, Grenada defends Cuban medical services
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 19, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced Sept. 3 as the date for the general elections in Jamaica, as his ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) seeks a third consecutive term in office. Holness, 53, addressing a rally, told supporters he had...
Brunei offers multi-sector jobs to Indonesian workers: Ministry
Antara
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August 8, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Brunei Darussalam government is offering opportunities for Indonesian migrant workers in the fisheries, plantations, agriculture, and health sectors, Deputy Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI)...