Orthocell, an Australian regenerative medicine company, has achieved a significant milestone with the receipt of major international regulatory approval for its nerve repair product Remplir from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA). This regulatory clearance authorizes Orthocell to initiate sales in Singapore, marking the first international regulatory authorization for Remplir outside of Australia and New Zealand, […]
In a dramatic turn of events, radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account was withheld in India, triggering a wave of controversy. The move came after Naik’s ongoing tour in Pakistan, a nation that has embraced his radical rhetoric, angering Indian authorities. Naik’s account was blocked on October 4, 2024, amidst […]
SK Earthon, a subsidiary of South Korea’s SK Innovation, has successfully secured the operatorship of the Ketapu Cluster, located off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia. This development marks a significant milestone for the company as it strengthens its presence in Southeast Asia’s oil and gas sector. The announcement was made on SK Innovation’s official website, […]
PETRONAS, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Storegga have announced a significant Joint Study and Development Agreement (JSDA) to enhance carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions storage capabilities in the Penyu basin, offshore Peninsular Malaysia. This landmark agreement aims to achieve a CO2 capture and storage capacity of at least 5 million tonnes per annum […]
BEML Ltd., India’s leading rolling stock manufacturer, has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SMH Rail, Malaysia’s largest rolling stock manufacturer. The agreement was formalized during a ceremony in Delhi, attended by Tengku Zafrul B Tengku Abdul Aziz, Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade and Industry. This landmark partnership aims to meet the growing […]
Kamal Haasan’s much-anticipated film Indian 2 has concluded its theatrical run with unimpressive results, and now the film has found a new home on Netflix. Despite its strong legacy, the movie managed to scrape together a mere ₹150 crore globally, a far cry from the heights its predecessor reached. This lackluster performance has left fans […]
Google has unveiled a monumental $2 billion investment in Malaysia, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation. This substantial financial commitment includes the development of Google’s first data center and Google Cloud region in Malaysia, located in Sime Darby Property’s Elmina Business Park, Greater Kuala Lumpur. This strategic move is set to enhance cloud services […]
TotalEnergies, a major player in the global energy sector, has announced plans to take complete ownership of SapuraOMV Upstream by purchasing the remaining 50% stake from Sapura Upstream Assets, a subsidiary of Sapura Energy, for $530.3 million. This follows a prior agreement earlier this year where TotalEnergies acquired the other 50% from Austrian oil and […]
E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd (Gibson), a renowned London-based shipbroker, and Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (SOGDC), have officially embarked on a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the development of the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP) in Sabah, Malaysia. This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, represents a pivotal move […]
In a significant development within the energy sector, OMV has announced the sale of its 50 percent stake in Malaysia’s SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn. Bhd. to TotalEnergies Holdings SAS. The deal, valued at an overall cash consideration of USD 903 million, subject to closing adjustments, is expected to be completed by the end of the first […]