Malaysia

With the garment getting the UNESCO nod as an intangible heritage, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Malaysia hope to preserve the practice of making and wearing the kebaya.

Now added to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage, the breakfast culture showcases the country’s strength as a multiracial nation.

The Malaysian state is strengthening its position as a renewable energy hub through strategic partnerships.

The framework lays out strategies and action plans that address economic, environmental, and social dimensions of sustainability.

A conference in Kuching, Sarawak in December will talk about how TVET can help advance sustainable socio-economic development in BIMP-EAGA.

MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific face significant financing challenges, with nearly half either unserved or underserved—resulting in a credit gap estimated at $2.5 trillion.

Active support and participation of districts, states, and provinces covered by BIMP-EAGA has spurred growth in the subregion.

Ministers also tout growth in tourism, trade, investment, and project rollout.

The annual emission reduction from the Kuamut Rainforest Conservation Project is estimated at more than 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.