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Focus Malaysia
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- Entertainment
- Focus Malaysia
Breathtaking museum-home inspires awe among netizens
HOME is more than just the brick and mortar. It is the embodiment of one's personality, from the choice of furniture, layout to the very colours on the wall. While people are usually content with a home that looks like everyone else, with the exception of some minor deviations, some people go the extra mile to impress. Take it from a charming Malay lady who wowed the internet community with her expansive landed home which is designed around the concept of a museum. The video came to light after being posted by netizen @bckupacc99 who said it looked like a resort from the outside, but a museum from the inside. Even more astounding was the fact that a good many of the decorations were hand-made by the lady herself. Cantik rumahnya, estetik tetapi klasik..👏 luar resort, dalam muzium. — ًِ (@bckupacc99) June 29, 2025 She even had exhibits composed of an old iron, rotary phone, and a leg-powered sewing machine. Wood made up the floor, and also a good deal of the home, giving the place a warmth that few homes can compare to. The video, although brief, was a feast for the eyes, as well as serving as an inspiration for others looking to redesign their homes. On another note, homes revolving around themes of antiquity actually fetch a good price on the market despite their apparent lack of touch with the times. Take for example, the heritage homes in George Town, Penang, which commands a market rate of about RM1.6 mil. A pair of adjoining 3-story heritage shophouses on Macalister Lane is further listed for a whopping RM7.3 mil. Such homes have since been turned into cafes, hotels and even mini-museums which serve as tourist attractions. No one could tell the value of this very unique museum-home, but from the looks of it, it is bound to fetch a good price on the property market. —June 30, 2025 Main image: @bckupacc99 (X)
New Straits Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
FRIM empowers local herbal entrepreneurs through HTC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is committed to empowering and assisting small and medium entrepreneurs to seize opportunities in the herbal industry, which is expected to have a global market reach of RM1.6 trillion by 2030. FRIM said this included support services offered at its Herbal Technology Centre (HTC), which was established in 2005 and had received the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification. It added that HTC is capable of providing contract manufacturing services to herbal entrepreneurs, and has been recognised as a BioNexus Partner laboratory by BioEconomy Corporation and a National Pharmacy Regulatory Division (NPRA) Manufacturing Licence holder since 2011, and is now a major reference centre in the industry. "HTC has also obtained various certifications, including the GMP for Food (MS 1480:2020), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)(MS 1514:2009), TQCSI HACCP Code: 2022 as well as the halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia for pharmaceutical contract manufacturing. "The main strengths of HTC include its integrity as a government agency capable of safeguarding the intellectual property rights of customers, well-equipped facilities, strategic positioning, value-added services in terms of technical advisory services and research and development," FRIM said in a statement yesterday. FRIM said that since 2016, HTC has provided 2,048 types of services to over 500 clients, in addition to generating income of over RM2.56 million for FRIM. "During that period, a total of 30 herbal products were also registered with NPRA, while over 223,000 units of registered products were released to the market, with the overall value estimated at over RM19 million, thus proving the crucial role played by FRIM in assisting the economic growth of local entrepreneurs," it said. FRIM director-general Datuk Dr Ismail Parlan was quoted as saying that this effort would be continued to ensure more herbal entrepreneurs can produce quality, safe and competitive products for the domestic and international markets. "With increased demand for herbal-based products and awareness of consumers regarding healthy lifestyles, FRIM, through HTC, is ready to play a strategic role in developing the country's herbal industry in a sustainable and high-impact manner," he said. According to FRIM, the market for natural products in Malaysia was estimated to be valued at over RM5 billion in 2023, and it is expected to continue to grow. "The high demand for plant-based products, including health supplements, functional food and traditional medicines, encourages many local entrepreneurs to produce their own products. However, various constraints in terms of legal compliance and the high cost of building GMP-status facilities become a challenge," it said. FRIM added that, based on the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984, all herbal products with health claims in Malaysia must be registered with NPRA and the Ministry of Health (MOH) to ensure safety and quality. "Unregistered products can be a danger to consumers, as proven by the seizure of more than 70,000 illegal traditional and cosmetic products worth RM10.1 million by the MOH in November 2024," it said. – BERNAMA
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
FRIM empowers herbal entrepreneurs with GMP-certified support
KUALA LUMPUR: The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is committed to empowering and assisting small and medium entrepreneurs to seize opportunities in the herbal industry, which is expected to have a global market reach of RM1.6 trillion by 2030. FRIM said this included support services offered at its Herbal Technology Centre (HTC), which was established in 2005 and had received the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification. It added that HTC is capable of providing contract manufacturing services to herbal entrepreneurs, and has been recognised as a BioNexus Partner laboratory by BioEconomy Corporation and a National Pharmacy Regulatory Division (NPRA) Manufacturing Licence holder since 2011, and is now a major reference centre in the industry. 'HTC has also obtained various certifications, including the GMP for Food (MS 1480:2020), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)(MS 1514:2009), TQCSI HACCP Code: 2022 as well as the halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia for pharmaceutical contract manufacturing. 'The main strengths of HTC include its integrity as a government agency capable of safeguarding the intellectual property rights of customers, well-equipped facilities, strategic positioning, value-added services in terms of technical advisory services and research and development,' FRIM said in a statement today. FRIM said that since 2016, HTC has provided 2,048 types of services to over 500 clients, in addition to generating income of over RM2.56 million for FRIM. 'During that period, a total of 30 herbal products were also registered with NPRA, while over 223,000 units of registered products were released to the market, with the overall value estimated at over RM19 million, thus proving the crucial role played by FRIM in assisting the economic growth of local entrepreneurs,' it said. FRIM director-general Datuk Dr Ismail Parlan was quoted as saying that this effort would be continued to ensure more herbal entrepreneurs can produce quality, safe and competitive products for the domestic and international markets. 'With increased demand for herbal-based products and awareness of consumers regarding healthy lifestyles, FRIM, through HTC, is ready to play a strategic role in developing the country's herbal industry in a sustainable and high-impact manner,' he said. According to FRIM, the market for natural products in Malaysia was estimated to be valued at over RM5 billion in 2023, and it is expected to continue to grow. 'The high demand for plant-based products, including health supplements, functional food and traditional medicines, encourages many local entrepreneurs to produce their own products. However, various constraints in terms of legal compliance and the high cost of building GMP-status facilities become a challenge,' it said. FRIM added that, based on the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984, all herbal products in Malaysia must be registered with NPRA and the Ministry of Health (MOH) to ensure safety and quality. 'Unregistered products can be a danger to consumers, as proven by the seizure of more than 70,000 illegal traditional and cosmetic products worth RM10.1 million by the MOH in November 2024,' it said.
Barnama
23-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
FRIM Empowers Local Herbal Entrepreneurs Through HTC
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is committed to empowering and assisting small and medium entrepreneurs to seize opportunities in the herbal industry, which is expected to have a global market reach of RM1.6 trillion by 2030. FRIM said this included support services offered at its Herbal Technology Centre (HTC), which was established in 2005 and had received the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification. It added that HTC is capable of providing contract manufacturing services to herbal entrepreneurs, and has been recognised as a BioNexus Partner laboratory by BioEconomy Corporation and a National Pharmacy Regulatory Division (NPRA) Manufacturing Licence holder since 2011, and is now a major reference centre in the industry. "HTC has also obtained various certifications, including the GMP for Food (MS 1480:2020), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)(MS 1514:2009), TQCSI HACCP Code: 2022 as well as the halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia for pharmaceutical contract manufacturing. "The main strengths of HTC include its integrity as a government agency capable of safeguarding the intellectual property rights of customers, well-equipped facilities, strategic positioning, value-added services in terms of technical advisory services and research and development,' FRIM said in a statement today. FRIM said that since 2016, HTC has provided 2,048 types of services to over 500 clients, in addition to generating income of over RM2.56 million for FRIM. "During that period, a total of 30 herbal products were also registered with NPRA, while over 223,000 units of registered products were released to the market, with the overall value estimated at over RM19 million, thus proving the crucial role played by FRIM in assisting the economic growth of local entrepreneurs,' it said. FRIM director-general Datuk Dr Ismail Parlan was quoted as saying that this effort would be continued to ensure more herbal entrepreneurs can produce quality, safe and competitive products for the domestic and international markets. "With increased demand for herbal-based products and awareness of consumers regarding healthy lifestyles, FRIM, through HTC, is ready to play a strategic role in developing the country's herbal industry in a sustainable and high-impact manner,' he said.
Daily Express
13-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad plans RM100 million Industrial Park
Published on: Friday, June 13, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 13, 2025 Text Size: Lau said the strategic investment marks a major milestone in the group's five-year expansion plan and will position KTC as the region's largest FMCG distribution center, serving markets across Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Indonesia. Kota Kinabalu: Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad (KTC), a leading fast-moving consumer goods distributor in East Malaysia, has acquired 15 acres of land worth RM40 million at Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park KKIP to develop its largest integrated operations and manufacturing hub. The KTC Industrial Park represents a total investment of RM100 million and is expected to expand the company's operational capacity by 40 per cent while boosting revenue projections to between RM1.5 billion and RM1.6 billion. Advertisement Executive Director Datuk Dexter Lau said the strategic investment marks a major milestone in the group's five-year expansion plan and will position KTC as the region's largest FMCG distribution center, serving markets across Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Indonesia. 'This development will significantly enhance our logistics capabilities and operational efficiency while creating 500 new jobs, with priority given to hiring locals from underprivileged backgrounds,' he said in a statement, here, Wednesday. The Bursa Malaysia main market-listed company has already surpassed RM1 billion in revenue as of June 2025, operating from a current footprint of 500,000 square feet. Construction of the industrial park will commence soon, with the facility expected to strengthen KTC's supply chain ecosystem across East Malaysia. Additionally, KTC's board has approved a RM10 million investment in Sarawak, targeting a combined 50 per cent revenue growth in East Malaysia over the next two to three years. The company aims to reach a workforce of 2,000 employees across Malaysia and Brunei within the year. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
