KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) — China has received its first batch of imported fresh coconuts from Indonesia, with 200 kilogrammes of the tropical fruit arriving recently at Fuzhou Airport.
The delivery was quickly transferred to a processing facility within the Fuzhou Yuanhong Investment Zone—part of the “Two Countries, Twin Parks” initiative, a bilateral industrial collaboration between China and Indonesia.
According to a statement, the coconuts were subsequently delivered to a Chinese facility operating under the “Two Countries, Twin Parks” initiative, a bilateral industrial collaboration between China and Indonesia aimed at boosting synergy through shared industrial zones.
On the Chinese side, the initiative is anchored by the Fuzhou Yuanhong Investment Zone, covering 61 square kilometres, while Indonesia’s contribution spans three locations, namely Bintan, Aviarna, and Batang, with a combined area of 87.6 square kilometres.
As one of the world’s leading coconut producers, Indonesia is well-positioned to meet the strong demand for fresh coconuts among Chinese consumers, a factor that signals promising prospects for the trade.
To capitalise on the opportunity, the Fuzhou Yuanhong Investment Zone is developing a Coconut Industrial Park and has commenced operations of four production lines, aiming to establish a comprehensive upstream and downstream coconut industry chain. The initiative is expected to enhance China-Indonesia economic and trade cooperation significantly, it added.
Despite the geographical distance, the initiative mechanism has yielded over 70 bilateral projects to date, with total investment exceeding 93 billion Chinese yuan. The projects span five priority sectors, which are marine fisheries, tropical agriculture, light industry and textiles, machinery and electronics, and green mining. (100 Chinese yuan = RM59.58)
This year, which marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, Fuzhou plans to leverage opportunities arising from the initiative to further expand high-level international cooperation under the Belt and Road framework.
Signatories (From left to right, seated) : Ms. Angela Lee, Chief Executive Officer, New & Special Projects, Sunway Group and Dato’ Lau Beng Long, President, Sunway Healthcare Group represented Sunway Healthcare Holdings while Dato’ Ir. Ts. Izwan Hasli bin Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer, Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd and Pn Hanida Hanum bt Jamon, Senior Manager, Legal & Co. Secretarial, Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd represented Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd at the Heads of Agreement Signing Ceremony between Sunway Healthcare Holdings and Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd Witness by (From left to right, standing) : Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman Md. Hashim, Deputy Executive Chairman,Sunway Group Datuk Kamil Khalid Ariff, Chairman, Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd Tan Sri Sir Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Chairman, Sunway Group Datuk Sr Mohd. Salem bin Kailany, Group Chief Executive Officer, KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr.) Chew Chee Kin, President, Sunway Group
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 (Bernama) — Putrajaya Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (PjH) and Sunway Healthcare Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (SHH) have officially inked a Heads of Agreement (HOA) to jointly develop an integrated private medical centre in Precinct 7, Putrajaya, marking a major step forward in PjH as master-developer of Putrajaya, to develop Putrajaya as a world class city with the provision of quality and state-of-the-art healthcare services, enhancing those that are provided by the well-known Putrajaya Hospital and Institut Kanser Negara (IKN).
After months of engagement and careful planning, Precinct 7 has been identified as the ideal site, given its strategic location and accessibility, with proximity to the Putrajaya Sentral, and key health institutions like the Putrajaya Hospital, Institut Kanser Negara and Akademi Perubatan Malaysia.
A Shared Vision for Health and Well-Being
With this collaboration, PjH and SHH are setting their sights on more than just a hospital – we aim to build a modern and high quality, integrated healthcare ecosystem. The first component – the proposed medical centre is expected to house a tertiary hospital with over 300 beds, offering advanced medical services and specialist care, including a burns unit, that cater not only to Putrajaya residents but also to the wider Southern Klang Valley region as well as international patients. “PjH as the master developer provides a lifestyle oasis with our state-of-the-art infrastructure, numerous facilities, and lush and abundant open areas. The creation of a healthcare ecosystem is just another step to create a more holistic quality of life, everything you need right here in Putrajaya,” said Dato’ Ir. Ts. Izwan Hasli Mohd Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer, Putrajaya Holdings. “This marks a catalytic milestone in Putrajaya’s growth journey, and we are excited to collaborate with a trusted partner like Sunway Healthcare to bring this shared vision to life,” he added.
Anchoring a New Urban Health District
Strategically located next to the soon-to-be-launched Destina Putrajaya – PjH’s latest commercial development slated to open in November 2025 – the proposed medical centre will benefit from seamless connectivity across Putrajaya and modern public transport links.
Destina Putrajaya, Putrajaya’s latest transportation-oriented development is designed to seamlessly integrate residential, commercial and lifestyle components with direct access to public transportation, promoting connectivity, sustainability and urban convenience.
“We are excited to partner PjH to build a medical centre in our nation’s administrative capital, enabling the Putrajaya community and beyond to access comprehensive and quality private healthcare. We are honoured that PjH has placed their trust in us and our years of experience in developing integrated healthcare facilities and networks from the ground up, including an internationally recognised flagship Sunway Medical Centre ranked as the top Malaysian hospital according to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025 rankings. We will strive to provide excellent facilities and compassionate, patient-centred medical care,” said Dato’ Lau Beng Long, President of Sunway Healthcare Group.
By bringing together PjH’s experience in urban development and SHH’s proven expertise in healthcare services, the collaboration is poised to elevate Putrajaya’s position as a centre for quality medical services. It marks a significant step in expanding access to specialised care and enhancing the overall healthcare landscape in the nation’s administrative capital.
ABOUT PUTRAJAYA HOLDINGS
Putrajaya Holdings Sdn. Bhd. is the master developer of Malaysia’s administrative capital of Putrajaya, the largest urban development project in the country. Putrajaya Holdings was incorporated on 19 October 1995 with the initial responsibility of designing and developing the comprehensive, highly strategic 20-year Putrajaya Masterplan.
Putrajaya Holdings is a subsidiary of KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, the master developer of the 100-acre Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) Development.
Today, with more than 20 signature development projects in Putrajaya comprising office buildings, commercial hubs, and residential, Putrajaya Holdings is an expert in the property market working alongside renowned names in the construction industry.
The winner of many prestigious sustainability awards and other cityscape awards, Putrajaya Holdings is renowned for its exemplary projects that exude modern charm, sophisticated architecture, innovation, and sustainability.
ABOUT SUNWAY HEALTHCARE GROUP
Sunway Healthcare Group (“SHG”) is one of the leading integrated private healthcare groups with an extensive network of hospitals and healthcare services in Malaysia.
The Group’s network includes its flagship quaternary hospital Sunway Medical Centre Sunway City, tertiary hospitals Sunway Medical Centre Velocity, Cheras, Sunway Medical Centre Penang, Sunway Medical Centre Damansara, and Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh, ambulatory care services at Sunway Specialist Centre Damansara, as well as complementary services at Sunway TCM Centre, Sunway Fertility Centre, and Sunway Home Healthcare. The latest addition to the Group’s offerings is Sunway Sanctuary, a senior living residence annexed to Sunway Medical Centre Sunway City.
At the heart of SHG are some of the nation’s most skilled and experienced healthcare professionals and state-of-the-art equipment, setting new benchmarks for quality medical care in the region and attracting international patients from over 170 countries.
With the aim to shape the future of healthcare, SHG has strategic collaborations in the domains of medical training, education, and clinical research with internationally renowned institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Royal Papworth Hospital, Royal College of Physicians, and Harvard Medical School.
As part of its expansion strategy to provide more communities with access to quality healthcare, SHG will increase its footprint all over Malaysia with tertiary hospitals in Iskandar Puteri (Johor), and Kota Bharu (Kelantan). With this growth, SHG will have a combined capacity of over 3,000 beds among its network of hospitals by 2030.
SOURCE: KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd
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SINGAPORE, April 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — General Omi Beef Trading Co., Ltd., a trading company specializing in Omi beef, exports Omi beef from Shiga Prefecture to Singapore through its own business and will further spread the Omi beef brand through a wholly owned subsidiary.
OMIGYU TRADING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Omi Beef Trading Co., Ltd. (Head office: Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture / CEO: Takaoki Nishino), opened its first franchise store, “STEAK SUDAKU” Telok Ayer store (3 Boon Tat St) on Monday, April 14, 2025.
[STEAK SUDAKU] “STEAK SUDAKU” is a fast-casual restaurant with Omi beef steaks as its main product, and offers quick delivery and service. The new brand name “Sudaku” has the following meaning, and is a coined word using Chinese simplified characters that is similar in sound and meaning to the Japanese word “Sudaku (gather)”.
-Xǐ: joy, enjoy -Dá: achieve -Jù: gather
The meaning behind “Sudaku”: A place where people can gather and have fun.
[Store details]
Store name: Steak Sudaku Telok Ayer Address: 3 Boon Tat St, Singapore 069612
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) — A striking image titled Electric Roasted Sea Bass, captured in Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, by photographer Liang Ke, has been selected for inclusion in the WMO 2025 Meteorological Calendar.
Chosen at the 2025 Calendar Photography Contest from tens of thousands of global entries hosted by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO), it is the only Chinese photograph featured this year.
In this awe-inspiring image, multiple lightning bolts pierce through the clouds, illuminating the night sky, while below, the Youjiang River reflects a dazzling array of neon lights, creating a radiant scene. Widely shared on WMO’s platforms and global social media, the photo has drawn significant attention from domestic and international netizens.
The publicity department of Baise city in a statement highlighted that the city’s ongoing ecological efforts have played a key role in its growing recognition. In 2024, Baise became Guangxi’s only national pilot city for deepening climate-resilient city construction and was listed in China’s second batch of national pilot projects for new pollutant management.
The city also ranked ninth nationwide for surface water quality, with a 100 per cent compliance rate across 25 monitoring sites and an air quality excellence rate of 98.4 per cent.
With the continuous improvement of Baise’s ecological environment, rare wildlife such as leopard cats and Hainan partridges have been frequently spotted in the Chengbi River Nature Reserve, while the Chinese merganser, known as the “panda of birds”, has overwintered there for over a decade.
An associate researcher at China Agricultural University, Dr Wan Rong noted that Baise possesses unique ecological advantages, and the city could focus on industries like health foods and medicinal-edible resources to build a full-chain consumer ecosystem by leveraging its green potential.
With the theme of “Cultivating Cultural Tourism as the Pillar Industry”, the 2025 Fujian Provincial Conference on the Development of Cultural and Tourism Economy will be held in Nanping City, Fujian Province, from April 17th to 19th.
Shortly before the conference opens, under the guidance of the Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, six major 5A-level scenic areas — Mt. Wuyi Scenic Area, Kulangsu Tourist Area, Fujian Tulou (Yongding) Scenic Area, Fujian Tulou (Nanjing) Scenic Area, Taining Scenic Tourist Area, and Quanzhou Mt. Qingyuan Scenic Area — jointly initiated the establishment of the Fujian’s World Heritage 5A Scenic Area Alliance. This initiative lays a solid foundation for Fujian to integrate its world heritage resources, further promoting the province’s goal of becoming a world-renowned tourist destination. It also marks a significant step forward in the province’s pursuit of coordinated and high-quality cultural tourism development.
Mt. Wuyi, as the only World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site and National Park in Fujian Province, is also the distinguished symbol of Nanping, the host of this conference. In recent years, Nanping City has leveraged the strategic value of Mt. Wuyi National Park to enhance its “Greater Wuyi Cultural and Tourism Circle” brand and promote the development of the “Mt. Wuyi Protection and Development Belt”. The city has pioneered the construction of China’s first national park scenic road system and developed a range of themed tourism products, including biodiversity education tours and Danxia landscape photography experiences. These efforts have contributed to the creation of a “Nanping Model” that harmonizes ecological preservation with cultural and tourism development.
In addition, utilizing the resources of Mt. Wuyi National Park, Fujian Province has actively engaged in international cooperation in areas such as cultural tourism, environmental conservation, and biodiversity research with countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, harvesting significant outcomes.
World Heritage Sites are treasures shared by all humanity. Fujian continues to make exemplary use of these resources to create a “go phenomenal” effect for its cultural tourism, and generate higher appeal to an international audience. From Quanzhou, the “World Heritage City” known for its Maritime Silk Road heritage, to Kulangsu, the “Island of Music” decorated with diverse global architecture; from the Fujian Tulou, which embodies the wisdom and ingenuity of the local people, to the spectacular natural landscapes of Taining Danxia and the dual heritage status of Mt. Wuyi.
Source: Organizing Committee of the 2025 Fujian Provincial Conference on the Development of Cultural and Tourism Economy
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