Malaysia: Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar the New Monarch
KUALA LUMPUR – In a grand ceremony steeped in tradition and splendor, Malaysia crowned its new king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, on Saturday, July 20. The coronation, a significant event in the nation’s constitutional monarchy system, was held in the opulent … Continue reading Malaysia: Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar the New Monarch
Malaysia and Singapore: Flourishing Partnership
SINGAPORE – In the dynamic landscape of Southeast Asia, two nations stand out for their robust economic synergy: Malaysia and Singapore. Since they split in 1965, both countries have embarked on divergent paths to economic development. Singapore, with its strategic … Continue reading Malaysia and Singapore: Flourishing Partnership
Google’s Strategic Expansion: US$2 Billion for Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – In a landmark move that underscores the growing importance of Southeast Asia in the global digital economy, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has unveiled plans to invest US$2 billion in Malaysia. This investment is earmarked for … Continue reading Google’s Strategic Expansion: US$2 Billion for Malaysia
Malaysia: New Container Port for Global Trade
KUALA LUMPUR – In a bold move to strengthen its position as a central maritime hub, Malaysia has announced plans to construct a cutting-edge container port in the state of Negeri Sembilan, strategically located on the western coast of the … Continue reading Malaysia: New Container Port for Global Trade
Orangutan Diplomacy: A New Marketing Strategy
KUALA LUMPUR – In a move that mirrors China’s “panda diplomacy” and Australia’s showcasing of koalas at global summits, Malaysia is set to join the trend of using adorable ambassadors as part of its international relations strategy. The Southeast Asian … Continue reading Orangutan Diplomacy: A New Marketing Strategy
Malaysia: Sultan Ibrahim’s battle against corruption
KUALA LUMPUR – Corruption remains a formidable adversary for Malaysia, and Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim is determined to combat it. In a recent Facebook post, Sultan Ibrahim emphasized that the fight against corruption is one of his top priorities … Continue reading Malaysia: Sultan Ibrahim’s battle against corruption
Malaysian MICE Industry Shines at AIME 2024
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has once again demonstrated the strength and dynamism of the Malaysian Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry at the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) held in Melbourne, Australia, … Continue reading Malaysian MICE Industry Shines at AIME 2024
Malaysia: Cooperations with three European Travel Associations
BERLIN – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three European Tour and Travel Agency Associations at ITB Berlin 2023, marking a new level of cooperation between Malaysian tourism stakeholders and … Continue reading Malaysia: Cooperations with three European Travel Associations
Malaysia goes into serious Covid-Lockdown
KUALA LUMPUR – A brutal wave of COVID-19 infections has pushed Malaysia back into “total lockdown” mode, effective Tuesday, prompting the government to unveil over $9 billion worth of extra stimulus and clouding the prospects for holding a long-anticipated election … Continue reading Malaysia goes into serious Covid-Lockdown
Trains collide in Kuala Lumpur: 200 injured
KUALA LUMPUR – More than 200 people were injured in Malaysia on Monday when two trains collided in the capital Kuala Lumpur, the state-run Bernama news agency reported. The accident occurred at 8:45 p.m. local time when one of the trains, … Continue reading Trains collide in Kuala Lumpur: 200 injured