123 Live Mall Malaysia Sdn Bhd has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records for two achievements that highlight the scale of its own-developed and own-designed product portfolio across health nutrition, beauty wellness, Feng Shui and energy-related categories. The dual recognition marks an important stage in the company’s evolution from a Read more…
Malaysia has been ranked second in ASEAN in the GSMA Digital Nations Index 2026, behind Singapore, reinforcing the country’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital economies as governments across the region accelerate investment in connectivity, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital services. The ranking was announced during the closing Read more…
Malaysia Women Chef Association (Persatuan Chef Wanita Malaysia) has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records for bringing together 121 women culinary practitioners to create a 640.87-metre Pulut Semangat heritage trail in conjunction with Malaysia’s National Day celebrations. The association achieved the official record title: First and Longest Pulut Semangat Heritage Read more…
Worsening transboundary haze in Malaysia has renewed debate over whether countries affected by smoke from overseas forest and peatland fires could pursue legal remedies under international law, while also highlighting the limitations of litigation in addressing one of Southeast Asia’s most persistent environmental challenges. A recent letter published by the Read more…
Malaysia is being urged to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across businesses, SMEs and the wider workforce as neighbouring ASEAN economies move rapidly to integrate AI into everyday commercial operations. In a Merdeka Day commentary published by Malay Mail, Professor Dr Phar Kim Beng, Professor of ASEAN Studies at the International Read more…
Malaysia has called on ASEAN countries to strengthen the recognition of workforce skills and qualifications across borders, as the region prepares its labour force for rapidly changing industries driven by artificial intelligence, advanced mobility, robotics and other emerging technologies. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said Malaysia is advocating Read more…
Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam have reaffirmed their commitment to ASEAN unity and centrality, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation, international law and peaceful diplomacy in maintaining stability in the South China Sea amid an increasingly complex geopolitical environment. The commitment was made during the 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation between Malaysian Read more…
Worsening transboundary haze has forced the temporary closure of 591 schools across 10 districts in Sarawak, affecting nearly 200,000 students, as air pollution in parts of the state reached “very unhealthy” levels and renewed concerns over Southeast Asia’s recurring haze challenge. The closures involved 509 primary schools and 82 secondary Read more…
ASEAN must move beyond discussions on battery technology and accelerate manufacturing, commercialisation, investment and regional standards if Southeast Asia is to establish itself as a competitive force in the rapidly expanding global battery industry. Malaysia’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Chang Lih Kang made the call at the Read more…
Kelab Taekwondo (MITF) Triumphs Achieve (TTA) has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records after 168 students representing 39 educational institutions collectively broke an extraordinary 16,888 Taekwon-Do boards in just 9 minutes and 32 seconds. The club achieved the official record title: Fastest and Most Taekwon-Do Boards Broken by Students Across Read more…
