Santara Heritage Bakehouse Recognised by ASEAN Records for Rambutan-Wood-Fired Banana Loaf Celebrating Malaysian Heritage

Santara Heritage Bakehouse Recognised by ASEAN Records for Rambutan-Wood-Fired Banana Loaf Celebrating Malaysian Heritage

Santara Heritage Bakehouse has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records for a distinctive interpretation of a familiar Malaysian favourite, combining a high proportion of real banana with traditional rambutan-wood-fired baking. The bakehouse achieved the official record title: First Rambutan-Wood-Fired Banana Loaf With Over Half Its Weight in Real Banana(approx. 275 Read more…

Malaysia Positioned to Capture Greater Upside as ASEAN Growth Paths Diverge Through 2035

Malaysia Positioned to Capture Greater Upside as ASEAN Growth Paths Diverge Through 2035

Malaysia is emerging as one of the Southeast Asian economies positioned to capture stronger growth opportunities over the coming decade, supported by its established manufacturing base, semiconductor ecosystem, expanding data-centre industry and growing artificial intelligence-related investment. According to the newly released “From Tailwinds to Trade-Offs: Southeast Asia Outlook 2026–2035” by Read more…

123 Live Mall Malaysia Sdn Bhd Earns Two ASEAN Records for Large-Scale Own-Developed Product Ecosystem

123 Live Mall Malaysia Sdn Bhd Earns Two ASEAN Records for Large-Scale Own-Developed Product Ecosystem

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 Ranks Second in ASEAN Digital Nations Index, Strengthening Position as Regional Digital Leader

Malaysia Ranks Second in ASEAN Digital Nations Index, Strengthening Position as Regional Digital Leader

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 Recognised by ASEAN Records for 640.87-Metre Pulut Semangat Heritage Trail

Malaysia Women Chef Association Recognised by ASEAN Records for 640.87-Metre Pulut Semangat Heritage Trail

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…

Malaysia’s Haze Crisis Revives Debate Over Cross-Border Accountability and ASEAN Environmental Cooperation

Malaysia’s Haze Crisis Revives Debate Over Cross-Border Accountability and ASEAN Environmental Cooperation

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 Calls for Stronger ASEAN Skills Recognition to Build a Globally Competitive Future Workforce

Malaysia Calls for Stronger ASEAN Skills Recognition to Build a Globally Competitive Future Workforce

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 Reaffirm ASEAN Unity, Call for Peace and Stability in South China Sea

Malaysia and Brunei Reaffirm ASEAN Unity, Call for Peace and Stability in South China Sea

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…