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Kotex Malaysia, renowned for its menstrual hygiene products, has launched its latest innovation, Kotex Total Protection, featuring the revolutionary Anti Leak Back Cushion technology to offer up to 100 per cent protection against back leaks during nighttime periods. Kotex Malaysia’s brand manager, Michelle Chin, said her team dedicated approximately two years to conducting research and studies to develop a product that meets customers’ needs. ‘As a result of our studies on consumer insights, we found out that preventing period or back leaks during the night remains the top priority for women during their period and needs to be addressed. ‘After

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), Enilive S.p.A and Euglena Co Ltd will jointly develop a biorefinery within the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC), to be operational by the second half of 2028 (2H 2028). A joint venture company will be established in Malaysia to construct and operate the biorefinery, with Petronas subsidiary Petronas Mobility Lestari Sdn Bhd and Enilive, a company directly controlled by Eni S.p.A., as the largest shareholders. The biorefinery will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as renewable diesel/ hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) to cater to global aviation and transportation industries’ demand by tapping each partner’s

Malaysia has the right manufacturing landscape and enablers to capitalise on the global medical devices industry’s bright prospects. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the global medical devices industry is projected to grow to US$887 billion by 2032 from US$542 billion projected for 2024. ‘Malaysia has what it takes – a solid foundation, a thriving ecosystem, strong political will – to engineer the rapid growth of our manufacturing industry by engaging key stakeholders, particularly industry members themselves. ‘The nation can be a manufacturing hub for medical devices, allowing global brands to serve the ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Collective efforts between the Federal and state governments are essential to create a more cohesive and dynamic business environment in Malaysia, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. By aligning strategies and complementing each other’s resources, the Federal and state governments can better support domestic industries and attract more investments into Selangor and Malaysia, he said. ‘To seize these opportunities, Malaysia must develop an ecosystem conducive to innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment. ‘This includes providing support to our entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and fostering strong partnerships between the public and private

PETALING JAYA, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced a RM1 million donation to the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) in recognition of its support for the government’s efforts to encourage domestic and international investment. He also expressed his gratitude to the chamber for its support in coordinating and understanding government policies, empowering the people and assisting in every foreign visit to attract new investments. “The efforts by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and other government agencies could not have succeeded without the full support of NCCIM,” he said at NCCIM’s 62nd Anniversary Gala