Malaysia

Malaysia is cementing its foothold in the global Islamic economy by capitalizing on its strategic location, end-to-end halal ecosystem, and advances in Islamic finance.

Located on the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo, the geopark includes Kuching—the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy—as well as an extensive river delta system and a landscape that transitions from low-lying plains to higher ground inland.

A multi-stop travel itinerary in BIMP-EAGA could include the Coral Triangle diving circuit, Borneo rainforest experiences, and cross‑border cultural trails.

A working air–land transport integration model may later be scaled to include sea transport

An ADB-supported project seeks to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of health systems in Kalimantan, Sarawak, and Zamboanga.

Linking the two states is a major step toward realizing the Borneo Grid and the ASEAN Power Grid.

The parks encompass terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems that support endemic and endangered flora and fauna.

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.