Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is witnessing a remarkable cultural revival, transforming industrial relics into vibrant hubs. This development has given birth to the exclusive spaces in which history is merged with modern expression and provides locals and tourists with a profound insight into the soul of Malaysia. Out of the adapted cinemas down to the old warehouses, these locations offer a haven …

The national dish of Malaysia is a food icon; it is the combination of aromatic grains cooked in coconut milk and hot chili paste. The breakfast staple has come out of its simple beginnings to fancy ones that are served in the chic neighborhoods. Fans will usually cross the peninsula to have an ideal mix of sweetness and spiciness on …

On February 1, 2026, Batu Caves close to Kuala Lumpur, are turned into a site of religious wonder where 3.5 million followers gather to celebrate the victory of Lord Murugan in Thaipusam 2026. The three-day festival (Jan 30-Feb 1) involves a procession of a 21-foot silver chariot of the Sri Mariamman Temple, 15km to the caves. The devotees bring paal …

Sunway Lagoon water park, Malaysia’s best 88-acre themed water park in Bandar Sunway, Kuala Lumpur, comprises six zones, such as Water Park, Amusement Park, Wildlife Park, Extreme Park, Scream Park, Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, and over 80 rides and attractions. Day tickets include admission (except pay-per-ride such as Bungy Jump RM175, Go Kart RM35); 2026 prices: Adult RM250 walk-in/RM245 online, Child/Senior …

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 …