Malaysia

Tourism Malaysia officially unveiled Visit Malaysia 2026 and this is a starting point of an aggressive national tourism initiative with coordinated welcome festivities at the country level. Introduced on New Year Day, the campaign predetermines the year-long offering of the cultural diversity of the Malaysian nation, its hospitality, and travel experience. International airports as well as the border checkpoints in …

Malaysia has quietly transformed itself into one of the most attractive destinations for international students in Asia where at the same time, it has combined both academic quality and affordability, as well as cultural diversity. The country has been investing heavily in education at a higher level drawing world class universities, modern campuses and students from over 170 countries in …

Global mobility trends towards students have witnessed a tremendous change over the last couple of years. Whereas countries such as the US, the UK, Australia, and Canada have always led in the attraction of international students, there is a growing trend in the popularity of new destinations. It is the rising popularity of Malaysia as a study destination among Chinese …

Malaysian banks will enter 2026 with a well-balanced sheet, good earnings, and increased confidence among analysts. TA Securities believes that the future of the banking sector is optimistic as indicated by robust capital buffers, stable increases in loans, and controlled cost management. Consequently, the Malaysian banks are in a good position to compensate the shareholders by paying them a high …

With the year coming to an end, there is a tremendous increase in the number of domestic and international travelers in Malaysia. Families, young professionals, and foreign visitors are all considering their escapes to holidays, leading to record-breaking bookings to the most preferred destinations. Airlines, hotels, and travel platforms record a high surge of demand, particularly during the Christmas and …

Malaysia keeps building a good reputation as a key digital economy in Southeast Asia as Malaysia secures RM54bil digital investments in Q3, indicating a high investor confidence and future growth. The unprecedented flow of capital speaks of the willingness of the country to accept high-tech technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure. These investments will create highly valued …

Malaysia and Singapore are also increasing collaboration in combating increasing cyber menaces in the maritime sphere since digital menaces are now targeting ports, shipping routes and other critical underwater infrastructures. The relocation underscores how Malaysia, Singapore strengthen maritime cybersecurity ties amid rising threats through alignment of strategies, expertise and development of resilience of the region. As the two countries are …

The award of the most improved international airline as the winner of the most improved international airline in the ITTA 2025 Award is a great milestone considering the transformation experienced by Malaysia Airlines in the world of aviation. The award indicates the continued attention of the airline to the enhancement of services levels, the international connectivity, and the passenger experience. …

The 1MDB scandal can be considered among the biggest financial corruption examples in contemporary history revealing the fundamental shortcomings of the governmental system, financial control, and global banking. What was supposed to be a state-supported development project in Malaysia soon turned to be a multibillion-dollar scandal with international money flows, political influence, and high lifestyles. At the center of the …

Syntec Technology has announced a significant growth strategy and presented Phase II development of its Malaysia manufacturing facility that is supported by an investment of more than RM78 million. This business step underlines that the company is committed to enhancing its world production chain and in response to the increasing international demand. The growth is meant to increase the capacity …