Malaysia is seeking to bring Myanmar back into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in a move that brings back the discussion on how the regional bloc should involve itself with Myanmar’s military backed government.  Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that his government would do everything it can to reintegrate Myanmar into the regional community on October 8, …

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia has a reason to smile as its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) received the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) approval to maintain and carry out MRO on the Falcon 2000EX jet aircraft operated by Japanese registered operators. This move can be considered as a positive shift in the international aircraft cooperation and can be attributed to …

Malaysia has reached a historic milestone by ranking number one in the global Open Data Inventory (Odin) 2024/25, thanks to its innovative OpenDOSM NextGen platform. OpenDOSM NextGen was launched in 2023 by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) OpenDOSM NextGen hosts over 645 datasets with interactive catalogues and visualisations to enhance public access to important national data. Malaysia made an …

Malaysia Airlines’ service expansion to Australia involves the deployment of modern Airbus A330neo aircraft with private business class suites that serve multiple routes. The Oneworld alliance member started using the A330neo on Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne routes in December 2024 as it worked toward providing this aircraft for all three daily Melbourne flights by the end of this year. The premium cabin …

In a unique melding of old spirituality with new technology, Johor’s Tianhou Temple claims to have the first-ever Mazu statue powered by artificial intelligence. This digital incarnation of the venerated Chinese sea goddess allows worshippers access through a screen to bestow blessings and guidance as well as for their fortune stick interpretations. Digital Deity for Modern Times: The AI Mazu, …

In a historic move, Malaysia has been the first nation to incorporate Formula One (F1) sourced data-logging technology into its national track cycling program with the aim of taking athlete performance to the next level ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The technology which was designed by UK firm Racelogic has been implemented at the National Velodrome in Nilai. …

Alicia Wong Lingling, 19 years old from Selangor’s Klang has officially entered history books as Malaysia’s first-ever female K-pop idol. Simply referred to as Lingling, she stole the hearts of international fans after appearing on Mnet’s survival show I-LAND 2: N/a. Her natural talent, confidence and ability to communicate in multiple languages such as English, Malay, Chinese and Korean distinguished …

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents starts a new era in pickleball by launching the Malaysia Pickleball Grand Slam 2025 tournament. Pickleball matches for MPG 2025 will be played at Kuching Sarawak from October 7 to 20 2025. Participants worldwide may start registering on May 1 when the official website launches its services. Malaysia shows its greatest support …

A Big Move for a Greener Future Malaysia is going for a greener future with a new law to become a top player in carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS). On Thursday, March 6, the government passed a law that sets up the rules for CCUS, a way to cut pollution and fight climate change. CCUS: Not Just Green but …

As Malaysia approaches the end of a bilateral trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it is stepping up its attempts to improve economic ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and aggressively seeking a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Part of Malaysia’s larger goal to increase its global trade network and boost its economic impact in one of …