Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, has set its sights on becoming one of the top 20 most liveable cities worldwide by 2020, a goal toward which it took a baby step...
Category: Southeast Asia
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Multimodal Stations Ease Kuala Lumpur’s Traffic Woes
GlobalAtlanta publisher Phil Bolton visited Malaysia in July as a guest of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. This article is the second of a series that will be appearing in...
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Malaysia Surges Ahead as Dominant Economies Flounder
GlobalAtlanta publisher Phil Bolton recently visited Malaysia as a guest of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. This article is the first of a series that will be appearing in coming...
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World Micro Names Malaysian Board Member
Roswell-based electronic parts distributor World Micro Inc. announced a new board member for its Asian hub in Penang, Malaysia. Siew Hai Wong, who has three decades of experience in government and commercial activities in Malaysia,...
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Electronics Distributor Opens Malaysia Hub
A Roswell-based electronics distributor has opened a new warehouse in Malaysia to better serve its growing customer base in Southeast Asia. World Micro Inc. connects manufacturers with the parts they...
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Malaysian Workforce Small but Smart
Malaysia lags behind China, India and Vietnam when it comes to cheap labor, but it is an ideal location for U.S. companies looking for a highly-skilled, educated workforce and government...
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Malaysian Official: Natives Abroad Should Promote Homeland
Mustapa Mohamed, Malaysia’s minister of international trade and industry, came to Atlanta in mid-September to encourage Georgia companies to invest in his country. But during his visit, which included tours...
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Malaysian Trade Minister to Host Atlanta Roundtable Sept. 20
An executive roundtable is to be held with Mustapa Mohamed, Malaysia’s minister of international trade and industry, on Monday, Sept. 20, from 9-11 a.m., at the Four Seasons Hotel in...
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UPS Forms Malaysian Alliance
United Parcel Service Inc. has formed an alliance in Malaysia that will allow customers in the Southeast Asian nation to ship express packages all over the world. Atlanta-based UPS reached...
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DeCosta Headed to Malaysia for Conference
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Aviation General Manager Ben DeCosta is headed to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the annual meeting of the world's largest airport trade group. Mr. DeCosta will attend...