Malaysia’s National Trade Agency Plans to Boost Trade Activities Between Malaysia and Kazakhstan
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has identified Central Asia as a new market for expansion and Kazakhstan as a regional hub for Malaysian exporters. CEO of MATRADE Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz said that the agency will focus on strengthening the groundwork in Central Asia, mainly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and facilitating…
Malaysia’s Hadid Group Brings High-End Engineering Services to Kazakhstan’s Oil and Gas Industry
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Hadid Group of Companies (Hadid) aims to strengthen its presence in Kazakhstan by providing high-end engineering services, particularly maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) to more oil and gas projects in the country. The group’s chief executive officer (CEO), Sohpian Ariffin said there’s a high demand for MRO services in Kazakhstan’s…
Renowned Malaysian Scholar Continues Legacy of Al-Farabi Through His Best-Selling Book
KUALA LUMPUR – It has been over a thousand years since the death of Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, who is widely known as Al-Farabi, but his philosophy and teachings continue to remain relevant and used as inspirations worldwide. One such country that celebrates the life and teachings of Al-Farabi is Malaysia, located almost 6,000 km away…
Two-Week Vacation in Bali Turned Into Six-Month Stay for Kazakh Lady amid COVID-19 Lockdown in Bali
KUALA LUMPUR – Laura Dossova’s dream of a two-week relaxing vacation in Bali, Indonesia last year unexpectedly turned into a six-month stay when the popular tourist island went into a strict lockdown to curb the spread of the COVID-19. What was supposed to be an exciting trip to the Island of the Gods for her…
Singapore-Based Company Advances Logistics Solutions Between Central Asia and Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR – The pandemic has given a boost to the logistics industry worldwide as the demand for delivery of goods surges, driven by an unprecedented growth of e-commerce during the lockdown period since 2020. As businesses and consumers continue making their purchases – with some consumers purchasing more than usual – freight forwarders around…
A Little Astana in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR – The smell of home-cooked food to a group of 20-year-old Kazakh students living in tropical Malaysia will always trigger memories of the delicious meals prepared by their mothers, sisters and grandmothers back in Kazakhstan. But being more than 5,000km away from home means these students are not able to return whenever they…
Kitschy Soviet-Era Restaurant Popular in Astana
ASTANA – Capitalism has been moving quickly around Astana since the city became the capital 17 years ago. Many things have changed as a result, including the food enjoyed by locals. One can see a sprout of American fast food restaurants in the city, such as Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Burger King and Hardees. With…
