Author: Expatgo Staff
With its operating approvals secured and a cargo launch slated for November 2025, Ascend Airways Malaysia is entering Malaysia’s fast-growing aviation market as a specialist in ACMI and charter services — at a time when passenger volumes are on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels. Malaysia’s aviation industry is gaining a fresh entrant. Ascend Airways Malaysia has obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Service Permit (ASP) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), setting the stage for operations commencing this November. The Kuala Lumpur-based subsidiary of the Irish-headquartered Avia Solutions Group — a global provider of aircraft, crew,…
Sunway Medical Centre’s Paediatric Endocrine Clinic in Sunway City provides specialised care for children and young people from birth to 21, managing a wide range of hormonal and growth-related conditions with medical guidance and compassion. Adolescence marks one of life’s most dynamic phases — a period of transformation that brings physical, emotional, and hormonal changes in rapid succession. It’s a time filled with discovery, change, and growth For parents, especially those living abroad, it can sometimes be worrying when a child’s growth or puberty doesn’t follow the usual pattern. To provide families with expert guidance through every stage of development,…
Five years ahead of schedule, Johor has made national history as Malaysia’s first officially recognized smart state, marking a major step toward digital governance, sustainability, and innovation-driven growth. Johor has officially earned the distinction of being Malaysia’s first smart state after all 16 of its local authorities achieved at least Level 1–Smart City Early Adopter status under the Malaysian Smart City Rating framework. The achievement, confirmed by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, places Johor years ahead of its own development timeline and cements its reputation as a forward-looking leader in digital transformation. According to State Housing and Local…
Malaysia’s neighbour to the north bids farewell to a beloved monarch whose compassion, artistry, and commitment to her people shaped generations. Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, long admired for her tireless dedication to improving rural livelihoods, preserving traditional crafts, and safeguarding the environment, passed away in Bangkok on Friday at the age of 93. The Royal Household Bureau confirmed that she died peacefully in hospital following complications from a blood infection that began in mid-October. Her passing marks the end of a remarkable royal era. For decades, Queen Sirikit stood as both consort and companion to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose reign…
From October 26–28, 2025, Malaysia’s capital will welcome regional and global leaders for the 47th ASEAN Summit, marking a pivotal moment for Southeast Asia’s unity, progress, and expanding partnerships. Kuala Lumpur is preparing to take the global stage as it hosts the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from October 26 to 28, 2025, under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.” The event, chaired by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, will bring together heads of state, ministers, and senior officials from across Southeast Asia and beyond to strengthen cooperation, deepen regional integration, and advance shared goals for a more resilient…
We pick up our phones hundreds of times a day, scroll endlessly, and often forget why we unlocked them in the first place. But breaking the grip of smartphone addiction isn’t impossible — it just takes awareness, a few clever tricks, and a willingness to reset your relationship with your device. It’s hard to imagine life without our phones. They wake us up, guide us through traffic, capture our photos, and even remind us to drink water. Yet somewhere along the way, convenience became compulsion. The typical smartphone user now touches their device an astonishing 2,600 times per day and…
Each October, Hindus across Malaysia illuminate their homes and hearts in celebration of Deepavali, the Festival of Lights that symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Deepavali, also widely known as Diwali in other parts of the world, is one of Hinduism’s most important and joyful festivals. Falling on October 20 this year, it marks a time of spiritual reflection, renewal, and togetherness. The word Deepavali comes from the Sanskrit phrase dipavali, meaning “row of lights.” True to its name, the celebration transforms homes, temples, and streets into glowing displays of oil lamps, candles, and colourful…
After repeated breakdowns of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport aerotrain system, the Ministry of Transport has announced plans to take regulatory action against Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, saying that accountability and reliability must be restored. The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has said it will move to take enforcement action through the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) against Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) following a string of technical failures involving the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) aerotrain system. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook told Parliament on Thursday that APAD, as the regulatory body overseeing all rail-based systems in Malaysia, has…
Garden International School continues to lead the way in digital education, using AI to inspire critical thinking, creativity, and ethical awareness among students — a journey now recognised through its Apple Distinguished School status. At Garden International School (GIS), we have always believed that technology is most powerful when it empowers learners to imagine, create, and make a difference. It is with immense pride that I share that GIS has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2025–2028 programme term.This designation celebrates our commitment to continuous innovation in education and the creative use of technology to inspire, imagine,…
As concern grows over children’s mental health and screen dependency, Denmark has announced plans to ban social media use for those under 15 — a move echoing similar legislation in Australia and other countries now taking aim at tech giants’ influence over the young. Denmark is taking bold steps to protect its youngest citizens online, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announcing plans to ban social media use for children under 15. The proposed law, unveiled during the opening of Parliament on October 1, reflects growing global concern over the effects of digital platforms on young people’s mental health, learning, and…