Beyond The Plate: Malaysia’s Culinary Talents Could Be Next Soft Power Asset
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s multicultural food heritage may hold greater strategic value than many realise.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s multicultural food heritage may hold greater strategic value than many realise.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian strategic advisory firm is positioning itself as a bridge connecting Malaysia and the Russia-Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) market, aiming to unlock cross-border investment opportunities while strengthening Malaysia’s role as a strategic gateway into Southeast Asia.
From Nor Baizura Basri
KAZAN (Russia), May 17 (Bernama) -- Bauman Street in Kazan, known as the city’s main pedestrian and social hub, was bustling with activity as friends and families spent time together, with buskers adding to the lively atmosphere.
From Nor Baizura Basri
KAZAN (Russia), May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysian batik made an appearance during Modest Fashion Day at KazanForum 2026 held here, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, on Wednesday, signalling a continuous effort to strengthen Malaysia’s fashion ecosystem through international positioning while providing opportunities to local entrepreneurs.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
ALMETYEVSK (Russia), May 16 (Bernama) -- As global agriculture and agrifood supply chains encounter rising costs and supply uncertainties, alternative protein products are emerging as a potential growth area, especially in the animal feed sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (GZAC) has opened global applications for its panel of arbitrators, seeking professionals with cross-border alternative dispute resolution (ADR) experience in fields including law, international trade and commerce.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KAZAN (Russia), May 15 (Bernama) -- Russia signalled its commitment to ongoing cooperation with Islamic countries in sectors including energy, industry, information technology (IT), construction, agriculture, finance, education, healthcare and tourism.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
ALMETYEVSK (Russia), May 14 (Bernama) -- Tatneft, a top-five largest oil company in Russia, is open to explore potential collaboration in petrochemicals, refining and sustainable energy initiatives with Petronas.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KAZAN (Russia), May 14 (Bernama) — Media practitioners has expressed the need for ethical and human-centric use of artificial intelligence (AI) to safeguard cultural heritage, media integrity and public trust amid rapid digital transformation, during the “Heritage Code: The Digital Evolution of Meanings” media forum.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KAZAN (Russia) May 13 (Bernama) -- KazanForum 2026 is expected to generate new trade, investment and Islamic finance opportunities between Russia and Islamic economies, with organisers aiming to strengthen cross-border business cooperation through industry-focused engagements and targeted investment initiatives.
KAZAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with Malaysia and ASEAN economies through sectors such as machinery manufacturing, industrial development, agriculture and halal industries at the 17th International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2026” from May 12-17.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia is reshaping the global energy landscape, underscoring that energy security for import-dependent regions is no longer about efficiency but resilience under sustained disruption.