The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) has celebrated the achievement of 50 entrepreneurs at the awards night organised by the NiagaTimes media portal, the Anugerah Personaliti Industri dan Usahawan Malaysia 2024. The Deputy Minister, Yang Berhormat Datuk Ramanan Ramakrishnan, attended as the guest of honour to inaugurate and present awards at the prestigious event. In his opening speech, he stated that such programmes aim to encourage entrepreneurs to pursue excellence in business and foster entrepreneurial spirit among themselves. He added that this program indirectly creates a platform for local companies, both new and old, with potential to gain attention on a larger scale. There were a total of…

In an exclusive virtual interview with ASEAN Food & Travel Portal, the legendary AR Rahman shared on what to expect for the upcoming concert. The internationally acclaimed award-winner known for his countless melodies and compositions, is set to perform once again in Kuala Lumpur on 27th July 2024 in the concert titled ‘AR Rahman Live in Kuala Lumpur 2024’. He expressed that the fans in Malaysia are the ‘craziest’ and feels the bonding with them. “When I am feeling low, I always think of Malaysian fans and it lifts my spirit”. Rahman said that he’s so excited to be able to meet his fans again in Malaysia. Reflecting on his…

Star Planet, Malaysia’s top entertainment company, announced the highly anticipated live music show featuring the legendary ‘Isai Puyal’ AR Rahman, poised to captivate audience on July 27, 2024, from 8pm in the prestigious National Stadium Bukit Jalil. The press conference for AR Rahman’s Live concert in Kuala Lumpur 2024 took place on April 30th, 2024, at 3:30 pm at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur. The press conference saw the presence of Dato Alan Foo, the Managing Director of Star Planet, accompanied by Dato R. Rajendran, Star Planet’s Director. Also in attendance was Mr. Senthil Velavan, the accomplished Show Coordinator of AR Rahman, whose expertise ensures the flawless execution of the concert’s…

In an interview with Dato’ R. Rajendran, the Advisor of ASEAN Food & Travel publication, during the Asean Food & Travel Awards 2024, exciting details emerged about the much-anticipated “Visit Malaysia Year 2026″ campaign. Rajendran shed light on why Malaysia is poised to become a hotspot for tourists in the coming years, attributing much of the allure to the nation’s rich culinary landscape. “Malaysia boasts an unparalleled variety of gastronomic delights,” remarked Rajendran, emphasising the diverse culinary offerings that set the country apart. He highlighted that beyond merely providing sustenance, Malaysian F&B outlets offer an immersive experience, evoking nostalgia and a myriad of emotions from different eras. “Restaurants and cafes…

Tourism Malaysia and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to transform the traveler experience and support outreach efforts in preparation for Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026. The announcement was made during a Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) exchange ceremony. As part of the MOC, Mastercard will also be named as Tourism Malaysia’s Exclusive Payment Partner, with a strategic focus on enhancing the shopping segment. The partnership will focus on four areas: Harnessing data insights and analytics: Mastercard’s regional Data & Services hub in Kuala Lumpur will provide actionable insights on traveler spend patterns, needs, and preferences. This aggregated and anonymized data will benefit travel and tourism authorities, operators, and businesses. Digitizing the…