Collaboration played a pivotal role in amplifying the reach and impact of Nestlé Malaysia’s “Ramadan Penuh Bermakna bersama Nestlé” initiative, as the company worked hand in hand with a diverse network of partners to deliver aid nationwide. Among the key collaborators was the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, which facilitated the distribution of 1,500 Bakul Ramadan to vulnerable communities across the Klang Valley, as well as in Tanjung Malim and Hulu Selangor. This partnership ensured that assistance reached targeted groups efficiently and effectively.
Nestlé Malaysia also supported JAKIM’s Iftar MADANI programme, contributing beverage sampling for breaking fast, while extending its support to 70 mosques nationwide through a two-week supply of NESCAFÉ and MILO products. This initiative alone benefitted nearly 40,000 mosque community members, reinforcing the role of mosques as central hubs for community engagement during Ramadan.
Beyond religious institutions, Nestlé Malaysia collaborated with media organisations, PRESMA and Ali Maju to expand outreach efforts to urban poor communities, indigenous groups, orphanages and charitable foundations. These partnerships enabled the distribution of an additional 3,500 Ramadan relief packages, ensuring broader coverage across different segments of society. Further extending its impact, the company worked with the Malaysian Humanitarian Aid and Relief to provide product contributions and financial aid to refugee households, while initiatives with the Selangor Youth Community (SAY) delivered sustained support to orphanages.
Through these multi-sector collaborations, Nestlé Malaysia demonstrated the power of collective action in addressing social challenges, highlighting how partnerships can significantly enhance the scale and effectiveness of humanitarian efforts.
KPJ Healthcare Berhad dan Novo Nordisk Malaysia hari ini memeterai kerjasama strategik melalui Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) bagi memperkukuh penjagaan berstruktur berasaskan hospital di Malaysia. Langkah ini selaras dengan peningkatan permintaan terhadap sokongan yang lebih selamat, terselaras dan dipantau secara perubatan bagi individu yang mengalami obesiti serta keadaan metabolik berkaitan. Kerjasama ini akan menyokong pembangunan Program Pengurusan Metabolik dan Berat Badan KPJ, iaitu satu model penjagaan berasaskan hospital yang direka untuk menyediakan rawatan berstruktur, dipimpin oleh pakar dan melibatkan 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 daripada Kementerian Kesihatan menunjukkan seorang daripada dua orang dewasa Malaysia mempunyai berat badan berlebihan daripada 1.2 juta individu yang disaring, sekali gus mencerminkan skala serta 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 mereka. 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 yang terkawal. Inisiatif ini dijangka merangkumi sesi Pendidikan Perubatan Berterusan dan kandungan pendidikan di media sosial, dengan fasa pertama melibatkan 10 hospital KPJ serta 19 pakar endokrinologi perunding.
Encik Praful Chakkarwar, Pengurus Besar Novo Nordisk semasa berucap mengenai Novo Nordisk di majlis pelancaran Program Pengurusan Berat Badan KPJ.
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.
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 serta memberi impak yang signifikan kepada rakyat Malaysia.
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), a leading health and wellness company, community, and platform, has announced an agreement to acquire certain assets from Bioniq, a UK-based personalized supplements company focused on making health more accessible and actionable. This acquisition supports Herbalife’s vision of evolving into a technology-enabled, data-driven health and wellness platform.
“Health and wellness are increasingly becoming personalized and guided by data,” said Herbalife Chief Executive Officer Stephan Gratziani. “By combining Bioniq’s personalized supplement technology with Pro2col and leveraging our global distributor network, we are expanding our ability to deliver personalized wellness solutions on a global scale.”
Chief Executive Officer of Herbalife, Stephan Gratziani [left] and Vadim Fedotov, Founder and President of Bioniq [right].
Bioniq develops personalized supplement formulas using its patented product personalization engine, an individual’s health background, and a proprietary database of biomarkers. These formulations are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of individuals, from everyday wellness consumers to elite athletes, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
The acquisition of Bioniq complements Herbalife’s prior acquisitions of Pro2col and Link BioSciences, allowing the company to offer a broader range of personalized nutritional supplements in multiple delivery formats. Combined with Herbalife’s global manufacturing expertise, this will enable the company to expand personalized nutrition efficiently and at scale.
“I founded Bioniq in 2019 with the goal of helping people optimize their wellbeing through a science-driven approach to nutrition that integrates biomarker and lifestyle data,” said Vadim Fedotov, Founder and President of Bioniq. “Joining Herbalife, with its global distributor network and commitment to wellness at scale, is an exciting step forward for us.”
As a long-time global nutrition partner of Herbalife and a shareholder of Bioniq, Cristiano Ronaldo shares the vision of accelerating access to personalized nutritional supplements through Herbalife’s global distribution network. “Biometrics and personalized nutrition have been central to helping me perform at the highest level,” said Ronaldo. “Having used both Herbalife and Bioniq products, I know how tailored nutrition can optimize performance. I am thrilled that Bioniq’s personalized supplements will now reach more people worldwide through Herbalife.”
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The USD55 million purchase price will be paid over five years, including an initial USD10 million payment at closing, with up to USD95 million in contingent payments tied to future performance.
As part of the deal, Herbalife also obtained a call option to acquire Bioniq LAB, a platform focused on small molecules and peptides, providing strategic flexibility for potential long-term opportunities in a capital-efficient manner. Bioniq’s personalized nutritional supplements are expected to be offered later this year through Herbalife independent distributors in select European and U.S. markets, with additional regions to follow.
he Hunan–Malaysia Cultural, Trade & Tourism Expo, themed “THE HUNAN – MALAYSIA SYNERGY POWERING INVESTMENT, TRADE & TOURISM,” serves as the key offline extension of the “Let’s Go Malaysia” initiative. Scheduled to take place in Johor from 31 July to 2 August, the three-day expo integrates five strategic pillars: cultural and tourism promotion, product exhibition and sales, overseas business expansion, media outreach, and education and investment visits.
The event is expected to attract over 500 emerging enterprises and premium brands from China, providing a robust platform for business matching and industrial collaboration. Activities include culinary demonstrations, Malaysia–China cultural performances, brand showcases, and a global business matching forum. By facilitating cross-border business partnerships and tourism promotion, the expo aims to create complementary value and foster sustainable economic cooperation between Hunan and Malaysia, particularly Johor.
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 MARCH 2026 – MATTA Fair April 2026 is set to deliver an expansive and immersive travel experience as it returns to the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from 3–5 April 2026. Organised by the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents, the event will span an impressive 40,820 square metres across 10 exhibition halls.
With over 2,000 booths representing 330 organisations, including 210 licensed tour and travel agencies, visitors can expect a diverse selection of curated travel packages. The fair will also feature participation from six National Tourism Organisations, eleven State Tourism Organisations, as well as numerous hotels, resorts, theme parks, and travel-related service providers.
This масштаб gathering positions MATTA Fair as a comprehensive one-stop hub for travel discovery, offering Malaysians the opportunity to plan their next getaway while engaging directly with reputable and trusted industry players.
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Petaling Jaya, 11 February 2026 – Dotty’s Pastries & Coffee, Kuala Lumpur’s beloved artisanal bakery, is set to embark on a new growth chapter following Cili Kampung Malaysia’s acquisition of a 50% stake in the brand. The partnership was formalised in a signing ceremony at Ruang Rama Event Space, with key executives from both sides in attendance. This strategic move coincides with Dotty’s 10th anniversary, reflecting a shared ambition to scale its footprint while maintaining its artisanal identity and premium customer experience.
Cili Kampung, recognised for its mastery of authentic Malaysian hospitality and operational efficiency, plans to leverage its growth model to expand Dotty’s reach nationwide. Encik Khairul Anwar Dato’ Sri Abdul Azeez, Director of Cili Kampung, stated, “By merging operational expertise with Dotty’s artisanal excellence, we are creating a powerhouse that will redefine the Malaysian hospitality landscape.” Founder Nadia Nasimuddin emphasised that while Dotty’s will grow into a national brand, its artisanal charm and quality will remain intact, ensuring loyal customers continue to enjoy the authentic experience they love.
The strategic alliance brings together Dotty’s JAKIM Halal-certified kitchen and proprietary artisanal offerings with Cili Kampung’s operational prowess, supply chain efficiency, and aggressive expansion capabilities. The combined force aims to dominate the “Modern Malay” lifestyle market, appealing to traditional diners and the premium café-hopping demographic alike. Beyond immediate growth, the partnership positions both brands as scalable verticals in Malaysia’s F&B sector, setting a benchmark for innovation, authenticity, and operational excellence.
