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Malaysia has once again announced, that the country wants to contribute one million copies of the Quran. The move includes 15,000 copies translated into Swedish. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made …
Once again, Malaysia wants to distribute copies of the Quran, including Swedish translation Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for July-August 2023 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia July-August 2023 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine July-August 2023 Read More
Singapore-based food delivery apps Grab and Foodpanda are expanding into the dine-in space. This is as consumers look to eat out more post-pandemic. Grab has started testing its dine-in feature …
Food delivery apps Grab and Foodpanda expand into dine-in services Read More
InterNations, the world’s largest expat community with more than 4.8 million members, has published the latest results of its annual Expat Insider survey, with four Southeast Asian countries making it …
Four Southeast Asian countries among the best destinations for living and working abroad Read More
Southeast Asia is currently struggling with powerful typhoons that cost human lives and paralyze infrastructure. In China’s capital, Beijing, they’ve received over a month’s worth of rain in two days, …
Typhoons ravage Southeast Asia Read More
Malaysia has announced that it will not take legal action against Facebook for content the government claims was harmful to the public. In a statement, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said …
Malaysia reverses plan to prosecute Facebook Read More
The Danish government condemns the burning of the Quran. Burning of holy texts and other religious symbols is a shameful act that disrespects the religion of others. The statement from …
The Danish government condemns burning of the Quran Read More
Thailand Expat Guide 2023 is now published. The book is the latest in a series of Thailand Expat Guides published by Scandinavian Publishing since 2013. If you want to buy …
Thailand Expat Guide 2023 is out Read More
Malaysia forecasted that the peak of the El Nino phenomenon would be at the beginning of 2024 on Friday, 7 July 2023. “At the beginning of 2024, the El Nino …
Malaysia forecasts peaks of EL Nino to be in early 2024 Read More
For 33 years, the now 75-year-old Amos Wong, has dedicated his career to fostering Danish-Malaysian business relations. As the Executive Director of DanCham Malaysia (formerly known as the Malaysian Danish …
Amos Wong: more than 30 years of connecting Denmark and Malaysia Read More
The 26th Thai Parliament with the 500 Members of the House of Representatives successfully elected the 79-year-old Wan Muhamad Noor Matha from the Prachachart Party (one of the government coalition) …
Thailand new parliament successfully elects House Speaker Read More
Malaysia has urged the Swedish government to stop allowing provocative acts of Quran burning in Sweden. The country is stating that such acts are clearly hate crimes and that those …
Malaysia urges Swedish government to stop allowing provocative acts of Quran burning Read More
Malaysia’s newest low-cost airline MYAirline, launched daily flights to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport this week. It expects to introduce daily services to the city’s Don Mueang Airport from July 1. The …
MYAirline flies to Bangkok Read More
You might be eligible for free Wi-Fi from July 1 when traveling by Malaysia Airlines. The company will be offering free Wi-Fi to business class travelers and top-tier frequent flyers. …
Malaysia Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi on selected flights from July 1 Read More
The Laos’ Ministry of Foreign Affair revealed that the Malaysian government would assist Laos in preparing to become the ASEAN chair in 2024. Both parties discussed the matter during the …
Malaysia to assist Laos in preparing for ASEAN chairmanship Read More
It all began with my boss and a work trip to Kuala Lumpur. I had already set up a line of interviews in KL and in this context, my boss …
The headache of a train journey – Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok by train Read More
After a consistent period of growth, Malaysia’s garment imports from Vietnam decreased in the first quarter of 2023. The inbound shipments totaled $42.631 million from January to March 2023. This …
Malaysia’s garment imports from Vietnam fall to $42.6 million Read More
Malaysia will take action against U.S. tech giant Meta over its refusal to comply with the country’s rules. The country’s communications regulator said Friday, June 23. Despite requests for cooperation, …
Malaysia to act against Meta Read More
It’s not uncommon that Nordic persons come to regions like Asia and perform important work without being noticed or earning much attention beyond their own field. Senior Education Specialist Dr. …
Aija Rinkinen: Finnish education specialist advising Malaysia on World Bank assignment Read More
Malaysia Airlines has introduced a voluntary carbon offset program in collaboration with CHOOSE, a climate tech company from Norway. The initiative allows customers to offset the carbon emissions from their …
Malaysia Airlines unveils voluntary carbon offset initiative in collaboration with Norwegian firm Read More
Malaysia is close to becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to impose widespread restrictions on short-stay rentals like Airbnb. This is after one of its most popular holiday hotspots …
Malaysia set to have Southeast Asia’s first nationwide Airbnb control Read More
Norsk Hydro ASA has signed a letter of intent with offshore floating solar energy technology developer SolarDuck, TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd and TNB Research Sdn Bhdon. The letter was signed …
Norsk Hydro part of offshore solar energy project in Malaysia Read More
It may have been meant as a joke, but the comedian’s words have caused a lot of anger and a diplomatic crisis between two countries. The joke was made during …
Comedian’s joke about plane disaster has created diplomatic crisis Read More
The KAMAY jacket by Aleksander Revas is crafted from premium faux suede developed from recycled PET bottles. The jacket is made to raise awareness about the urgent issue of plastic …
Sustainable fashion out of recycled bottles Read More
Indonesia and Malaysia will delay trade talks with EU while they seek reasonable treatment for small palm oil producers. This is according to Financial Times on Wednesday. Malaysia’s Deputy Prime …
Indonesia and Malaysia freeze trade talks with EU Read More
The Malaysian maritime force (MMEA) has detained a Chinese cargo vessel. The ship was illegally anchored and loaded with suspected WW II cannon balls. local media reported on Monday, May …
Malaysia detains Chinese vessel loaded with World War II cannon balls Read More
Thailand based Barry Callebaut has announced the construction of a new cocoa bean warehouse in Malaysia. This is as the company enters into a long-term partnership with Danish shipping mogul …
Barry Callebaut and Maersk builds warehouse in Malaysia Read More
Malaysian wholesale 5G provider DNB is deploying solutions from Ericsson to boost its network security. This marks the first deployment of the Ericsson Security Manager (ESM) solution in Malaysia. It …
Ericsson deploys 5G security solution for Malaysia’s DNB Read More
Let’s talk Danish! No, not the language as such but the world-famous pastries, for instance served in hotels and sold in bakeries throughout Asia. No doubt, their origin is in …
Danish by Danish Bakery: ’wienerbrød’ – the real deal – now baked in Penang, Malaysia! Read More
Malaysia plans to lift its ban on exports of renewable energy. The new plan is a part of the country’s efforts to develop its clean power industry, Rafizi Ramli, the …
Malaysia plans to lift export ban on renewable energy Read More
Penang-born Datuk Lio Chee Yeong has been officially appointed as the honorary consul of Norway in Penang, Malaysia. The ceremony was held simultaneously with the announcement of the opening of …
Newly-appointed honorary consul to strengthen ties between Norway and Penang Read More
Philippine authorities have rescued over 1,000 people who were held captive and forced to commit fraud. More than a thousand people from several Asian countries have been held captive and …
Philippine authorities rescue 1000 people from fraud camps Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently announced it will resume sailing in Asia after more than three years when the newly revitalized Norwegian Jewel makes her grand return to Tokyo on …
Norwegian Cruise Line to resume sailing in Asia after three years Read More
The Norwegian telecom giant Telenor reported on Thursday, 4 May 2023 that its first-quarter earnings are in line with expectations. As the Analysts polled in a Refinitiv survey on average …
Telenor earnings in first quarter in line with expectations Read More
Malaysia will adopt a dual network model for its 5G rollout, the country said in a statement Wednesday, May 3. The decision is the latest by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s …
Malaysia to End 5G Monopoly Read More
In the Maghreb region, comprising western and central North Africa, and including Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia, illegal border crossing is a matter of grave concern. Ineffective counter-terrorism and …
Cost-effective and precise, motion sensor camera is an invisible barricade against illegal border crossings Read More
The Norwegian central bank excluded two oil and gas companies from its $1.4-trillion wealth fund on Thursday, April 27. This was due to the companies ties to the Myanmar military. …
The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund once again excludes companies over Myanmar link Read More
Finnish-based Virta who is a provider of charging services for electric vehicles, has raised 85 million euros to expand its operations in Southeast Asia. The capital have been donated by …
Finnish EV firm raises 85 million euros for Asian expansion Read More
The European Parliament has approved a law that makes it illegal to import products into Europe that can be linked to the destruction of the world’s rainforests. The law was …
EU forbids the import of products linked to deforestation Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DanCham Malaysia), will be hosting Siegfried Andersen’s upcoming leadership training event in Kuala Lumpur from 23-27 October, 2023, at Sunway Resort & Spa. Siegfried …
Attend leadership training with Siegfried Andersen in Kuala Lumpur Read More
IKEA stores in Malaysia have cut ties with the company’s labor provider. This happens after an internal investigation found, that there had been a breach of the Swedish company’s policies. …
IKEA in Malaysia cuts ties with security services supplier over labor policy breach Read More
Sigve Brekke, Telenor’s chief executive, said that Telenor’s exit from Myanmar has affected its investors’ views on the company’s Asian assets. “Myanmar was quite a significant part of the value …
Telenor says its exit from Myanmar affects its investors views on Asian assets Read More
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is considering adding other technology partners in the work on Malaysia’s 5G network. If so, he will be breaking the current monopoly held by Swedish technology …
Malaysia considers breaking 5G monopoly held by Ericsson Read More
AirAsia Malaysia’s China expansion continues. The airline is adding direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou starting June 16 and from Kota Kinabalu to Beijing from July 1, 2023. AirAsia …
AirAsia Malaysia expands China flights Read More
TGS, a Norwegian global energy data and intelligence provider, has announced the initiation of the 20,347 square kilometers Malaysia Stage 2 Regional 3D reprocessing. In combination with the 16,957 square …
Norwegian TGS announces major 3D reprocessing program in Malaysia Read More
Volvo Car Malaysia has opened its largest certified damage repair center. Called the Volvo Certified Damage Repair (VCDR) Centre, the new outlet is located in Juru, Penang. The center is …
Volvo Malaysia gets largest certified damage repair center Read More
Common Extract, a Malaysian game developer and outsourcing company, has been acquired by the Swedish studio The Gang. The acquisition went through for an undisclosed amount. Common Extract was established …
Malaysian game developer purchased by Swedish studio Read More
Human rights groups applaud Malaysia’s move to scrap the mandatory death penalty. They see it as a major step forward towards eliminating capital punishment in Southeast Asia. Instead of the …
Human rights groups welcome Malaysia’s move on death penalty Read More
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday, April 3, that Malaysia is prepared to negotiate the South China Sea dispute with Beijing. China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China …
Malaysia ready to negotiate with China Read More
Malaysia’s parliament approves a law abolishing the mandatory death penalty for certain crimes. In the future, the death penalty will only be imposed for very serious crimes. Instead, the court …
Malaysia votes against mandatory death penalty Read More