KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), in collaboration with BEYOND4, had recently hosted the Strategic Engagement Session 2026 on Malaysia’s Start-Up Ecosystem at MIDA, Kuala Lumpur. The session brought together key stakeholders, industry leaders, and releva...
LABUAN — Ten Chinese nationals were detained by the Labuan Immigration Department for allegedly committing an offence under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155). The arrests were made during Ops Sapu, carried out at four residential locations in housing areas around Lab...
MUMBAI, India — QNA Marcom and Events, a global leader in strategic marketing, B2B conferences, and brand-building platforms, has announced the launch of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) headquarters in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the region. The launch...
CEBU, Philippines — AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), Asia’s Best Travel Booking App, has been awarded the Best ASEAN Marketing and Promotional Program award at the 35th ASEANTA Awards for Excellence, held in Cebu City, Philippines recently. Presented by the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA), the awa...
KUALA LUMPUR — By 2035, the way finance professionals work – including what, when, and where – will change significantly. An ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) survey found that 37 percent of Malaysian respondents expect flexible career paths to replace traditional o...
PENANG — Congatec, one of the global leaders in embedded and edge computing technology, announced the establishment of its new subsidiary in Penang, Malaysia, marking a strategic expansion of its engineering and research footprint in Asia. The move signals Congatec’s commitment to anchorin...
PENANG — Vave Singapore had launched in Penang with the first Pickleball “Playcation” sports event, introducing a new tournament format that combines competitive play with travel, family participation and community engagement. The Playcation event, organised by Singapore-based Sports Leagu...
KUALA LUMPUR — Following the announcement by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) on 29 January 2026, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is ready to operationalise the New Incentive Framework (NIF) from 1 March 2026, marking a shift towards an outcome-ba...
PUTRAJAYA — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) Malaysia has officially launched a Special Vehicle Registration Number (SVRN) series, “FH”, in conjunction with the 2026 Federal Territories Day celebration. The series will be offered to the public through JPJ’s online bidding system, JPJeBi...
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is leading a delegation of more than 120 Malaysian exhibitors to the world’s largest annual food and beverage (F&B) trade exhibition, Gulfood 2026. Taking place from 26 to 30 January 2026 at the Dubai World Tr...