Kuala Lumpur's Skyline: A Global Architectural Marvel Kuala Lumpur's iconic skyline, dominated by the Warisan Merdeka Tower, the Exchange 106 @ TRX, and the Petronas Twin Towers, is a familiar and comforting sight to many. This skyline has also drawn the attention of the prestigious architecture and design magazine, Architectural Digest (AD), which has listed Kuala Lumpur among the top 17 city skylines in...

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, a transformative infrastructure development in Malaysia, aims to significantly enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth. Spanning 665km and traversing Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor, the ECRL project has reached 67% completion despite various challenges. Expected to be completed by the end of 2026, the ECRL is poised to be an economic...

In its ongoing commitment to promote responsible short-term rental activities (STRA) in Malaysia, Airbnb has unveiled its Guide to Responsible Hosting in Buildings. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive resources for strata hosts, property managers, joint management bodies (JMB), management corporations (MC), and developers to manage short-term rentals responsibly in apartment buildings and...

Road B66 Reopens: Restoring Connectivity to Genting Highlands and the East Coast Travellers once again have access to Genting Highlands and the East Coast with the reopening of Road B66, which connects Batang Kali to Genting Highlands. The road officially reopened on Monday at 3pm, one-and-a-half years after the tragic landslide at the Father's Organic Farm campsite. The Tragic Landslide and Road...

Luckin Coffee Inc, the US-listed Chinese coffeehouse chain, is preparing to make its debut in Malaysia. This move comes at a time when the Malaysian coffee market is experiencing fierce competition, with numerous brands vying to fill the gap left by Starbucks amidst ongoing consumer boycotts due to Middle East tensions. According to sources, Luckin Coffee will partner with a Bursa Malaysia-listed firm,...

Travellers from 63 countries can now benefit from Malaysia’s expanded autogate immigration clearance system when entering via Kuala Lumpur or Johor. This system, which was previously available to travellers from 36 low-risk countries, has been enhanced to include an additional 27 countries, making the entry process more efficient and streamlined. Expansion of the Autogate System The expansion of the...

Malaysia has long been a popular destination for Singaporeans, thanks to its close proximity, delicious food, and the favorable exchange rate. However, recent trends show a growing number of Singaporeans considering Malaysia not just for short visits but as a retirement destination. According to a survey by Blackbox Research and Qualtrics, up to one in three Singaporeans is now contemplating retirement in...

Malaysia needs to move upstream both vertically and horizontally to enhance its global share of semiconductor exports and market presence, according to a policy paper by the Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia. This approach involves advancing assembly, testing, and packaging capabilities and moving towards integrated circuit (IC) design and wafer fabrication. Vertical...

Fan Bingbing, the renowned Chinese actress, has been appointed as the Melaka Friendship Tourism Ambassador 2024. Describing the role as both a heavy responsibility and a stroke of luck, Fan is set to promote Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM2024). This appointment aims to rejuvenate tourism in Melaka, emphasizing its unique appeal and deep historical ties with China. A Unique Tourist Destination Fan Bingbing...

Malaysia's competitiveness has been on a downward trend for years, a phenomenon that cannot be attributed solely to short-term factors such as recent economic performance, US interest rates, or geopolitics. Prominent economist Prof Tan Sri Noor Azlan Ghazali emphasizes that the decline in Malaysia's competitiveness ranking is the result of the entire country's lack of full commitment to enacting necessary...