New IKEA store in KL opened
The planned opening 14 August of IKEA’s new, 35,881 square metres, store in Kuala Lumpur’s Mutiara Damansara went smooth. “The very first visitor arrived at 4 am and the crowd …
New IKEA store in KL opened Read MoreCustoms introduces Swedish drug detection device
The Royal Customs Department in Malaysia began to introduce a new drug detection device from Sweden, Alpha Six, in stages on August 1. It can scan through building walls, vehicles, …
Customs introduces Swedish drug detection device Read MoreTelenor’s DiGi sees 33% revenue growth in H1
DiGi.Com Berhad (DiGi), Telenor ASA’s mobile operation in Malaysia, on July 22 announced higher revenue of MYR 793.0 million for the first half year ended 30 June 2003, an impressive …
Telenor’s DiGi sees 33% revenue growth in H1 Read MoreDanes should not marry non-Danes
One year after the implementation of a new Danish immigration law, pressure is mounting on Danish Minister for Integration, Mr. Bertel Haarder to revise parts of a law approved by …
Danes should not marry non-Danes Read MoreNorway’s half-year trade with major ASEAN countries slipped
Norway’s trade of traditional commodities (all commodities excluding ships and oil platforms, for exports also excluding crude oil, natural gas and condensates) with Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia slipped in …
Norway’s half-year trade with major ASEAN countries slipped Read MoreAsia fastest growing cruising market in the world
Scandinavians are used to relax on short cruises and being spoiled on huge state-of-the-art ferries that cross the Baltic and North seas. And when Star Cruises introduced a similar concept …
Asia fastest growing cruising market in the world Read MoreFrom zero to third largest cruise company in nine years
Star Cruises was incorporated in September 1993 to tap Asia-Pacific’s potential as an international cruise destination. Nine years later it had grown to became the world’s third largest cruise company …
From zero to third largest cruise company in nine years Read MoreSweden holds referendum on Euro introduction
The Swedish government has decided arrange referendum 14 September 2003 on the introduction of the euro. All Swedish citizens who, according to the Elections Act, fulfill the requirements to vote …
Sweden holds referendum on Euro introduction Read MoreDanish Manager of Seamen’s Centre in Malaysia
Mr. Karsten Holst Thomsen has since July 1, 2003 assumed the responsibilities as manager of the International Seamen’s Centre, Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia. A reception was held by …
Danish Manager of Seamen’s Centre in Malaysia Read MoreEricsson’s Malaysian chairman awarded royal Swedish decoration
Vice Admiral (Rtd) Tan Sri Dato’ Seri A. Wahab Nawi, Chairman of Ericsson (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., has been awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander First Class, by …
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