Malaysia

On Dec 10, 2025, the Penang state government gave approval to gazette 10 iconic dishes as intangible cultural heritage so they can be guarded against hijacking experience, as is the case with nasi lemak in other states. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow declared the relocation as part of the Penang2030 plan, which is measured against the sociocultural experts and approved …

Fusion street food from Thailand and Malaysia dominates 2026 culinary rankings, blending bold regional flavors with global twists. Thai-Malay fusion dishes such as Tom Yum Laksa Ramen- spicy tom yum broth and Malaysian laksa noodles- creamy, and Rendang Tacos (spiced beef rendang in soft shells with sambal mayo) are top trending on Instagram feeds and pop-ups. Nasi Lemak Croissants unite …

Malaysia has officially kicked off its global promotional drive for the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign at the “Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show” in London. Such tactical opening will make the country one of the leading destinations in terms of sustainable travel with a specific focus on the unusual theme called Eco-Heritage that is a combination of the rich …

Global financial services giant Macquarie has found Malaysia as the best destination in Southeast Asian investment strategies, thus making it their top destination in the region in the years to come. This positive pricing puts the country in a better position over the old movers and shakers and this is an indication of a strong reversal of investor confidence. The …

Digital Realty, a global leader in data infrastructure, has officially entered Malaysia, which supports the growing significance of the country in the Malaysian digital economy. The relocation makes Digital Realty Malaysia an expansion hub, which would accommodate hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud platforms in search of resilience and interconnected infrastructure. The purchase of the TelcoHub 1 facility in Cyberjaya will also …

Malaysia plastic waste scrap import data 2025 indicates changing data of imports of waste and scrap of plastics under HS Code 3915 as regulations are tightening. Shipments of imports have not stopped, but new requirements on certification and additional rules in place by July 2025 are having effects on flows particularly between countries that are not Basel Convention signatories. Import …

Malaysia Airlines Partners With Mumbai Indians in a high impact sports marketing agreement and becomes the franchisee Official Global Airline Partner. The alliance is expected to enhance the brand visibility of the airline in India through the massive fan base and popularity of Mumbai Indians, the global cricket team. This partnership is an integration of aviation, tourism and sports to …

The adoption of the Transitioning Industrial Clusters framework as a national strategy by Malaysia is a significant step towards its energy transition. This action will indicate that the country is dedicated to low-carbon industrial development, investment in and global competitiveness on clean energy. Through Transitioning Industrial Clusters framework, Malaysia intends to make major industrial centres more sustainable and digitally empowered …

Visit Malaysia Year 2026 is also a new bold chapter in marketing Malaysia as a global traveling destination. The campaign will begin on 1 January 2026 and will be led by Tourism Malaysia and welcomes to the country at all airports, seaports, and entry points will be conducted nationwide through cultural performances and memorable experiences to receive incoming international visitors. …

In Malaysia, the situation of floods presents opposite dynamics as the authorities are attesting to the improvement of the situation in Pahang, Sarawak, and Johor, whereas Sabah is plagued with aggravating floods. The decreasing water levels in various areas have given the evacuees a chance to go home and relief centres to be closed. Nevertheless, constant rainfall in Sabah has …