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Maximum BDM for D-controlled vehicle raised to 7.5 tonnes

Published March 15, 2017 | By PriorityCD

The government has agreed to raise the maximum permissible laden weight (BDM) for D-controlled vehicles nationwide to 7.5 tonnes from the current 5 tonnes, effective immediately.

“Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the government had also agreed to raise the BDM by one to six tonnes each for two- to six-axle vehicles in the Peninsular Malaysia,” reported by the Borneo Post.

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Malaysia tops world ranking as Best Country to Invest In by the U.S. News & World Report 2017.

Published March 14, 2017 | By PriorityCD

According to the U.S. News & World Report, with a highly-skilled workforce coupled with a pro-business government, Malaysia has become an attractive country to invest in. It is one of the top recipients of foreign direct investment, according to United Nations data. As the country’s tourism industry continues to grow, opportunities can also be found in the real estate market.

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Malaysia ranked sixth in best places to retire in 2017 by International Living.

Published March 6, 2017 | By PriorityCD

According to reports from The Sun Daily, The Malay Mail Online, The New Straits Times and Forbes, Malaysia ranked 6^th in the 2017 Annual Global Retirement Index by International Living. “Malaysian cities are clean and modern, its public transport unrivaled, and its people the friendliest in Asia. And while other Asian countries offer great budget holidays and some offer first-class vacations, Malaysia manages to cater extraordinarily well to both,” quoted from International Living. Other top ranking cities are:

Mexico
Panama
Ecuador
Costa Rica
Colombia
Malaysia
Spain
Nicaragua
Portugal
Malta

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Malaysia ranked 3rd in helping entrepreneurs, Utusan reports

Published February 8, 2017 | By PriorityCD

According to a report by Utusan Malaysia Online, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) ranked Malaysia 3rd out of 65 other countries in providing financial assistance to entrepreneurs in starting new businesses.

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Kuala Lumpur ranked 10th in The World’s Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017 by Euromonitor

Published February 1, 2017 | By PriorityCD

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The Malaysian Passport Now Holds 5th Position in International Ranking

Published January 23, 2017 | By PriorityCD

The Malaysian passport has been ranked number five in a list of the most “powerful” passports in the world. Malaysia had a score of 153, sharing the fifth group slot with Ireland, Canada, and New Zealand in the 2017 Passport Index. The fifth placing indicates the high level of travel freedom for Malaysians. A Malaysian passport gives visa-free access to 151 countries.

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Penang receiving international recognition when named as one of ’17 must visit destination in 2017’ by CNN

Published January 11, 2017 | By PriorityCD

“The Malaysia island of Penang is arguably one of Asia’s best street food destinations. It offers a mix of traditional Malay, Chinese and Indian dishes, as well as fusion cuisines such as Baba Nyonya, or Peranakan, which incorporates regional ingredients and Chinese and Malay cooking methods.” – Edition, CNN.

Once again Penang is recognised internationally as one of the must visit destinations in 2017 by CNN. It was reported that the recognition would spur the tourism sector of the state which was now renowned abroad.

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International Living’s rating testament to Malaysia’s world class healthcare system

Published January 9, 2017 | By PriorityCD

Malaysia rated for having “the best healthcare in the world” with high accessibility, affordable pricing and world-class quality by The International Living magazine.

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George Town, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching among ‘Destinations on the Rise’ for 2017

Published December 9, 2016 | By natalie

George Town, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching among ‘Destinations on the Rise’ for 2017.

Three Malaysian universities make THE top 100 BRICS list

Published December 2, 2016 | By natalie

Three Malaysian universities make THE top 100 BRICS list.

Malaysia shines in 2016 ICT development index

Published November 29, 2016 | By natalie

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Malaysia ranked #2/13 in EF English Proficiency Index score among Asian countries

Published November 18, 2016 | By natalie

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Malaysia ranked top 4 in Asia Pacific in World Bank Doing Business report 2017.

Published October 28, 2016 | By natalie

Malaysia ke-4 paling mudah menjalankan perniagaan di Asia Pasifik

Perak listed as among the Top 10 must visit regions in the world by Lonely Planet

Published October 26, 2016 | By natalie

Perak among world’s top 10 tourist destinations for next year

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Kuala Lumpur ranked 7th of the world’s most popular travel destinations

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Malaysia among top two in Asia with high English proficiency

Published August 10, 2016 | By natalie

Malaysia ranked among top two Asian countries with high English proficiency

BOTANICA 5C LAUNCHING

Published July 28, 2016 | By natalie

On the 16th of July 2016, MTT Properties & Development Sdn. Bhd. launched its second sub-phase of BOTANICA. CT’s fifth residential phase – BOTANICA 5C at Balik Pulau. BOTANICA 5C has two categories of residential units, namely semi-detached double-storey homes and bungalows, which are priced from RM1,863,000.

At BOTANICA 5C’s launching event, there were a variety of activities from leisure cycling to traditional games and Henna art painting. Among some of the games that were organized included snakes & ladders, hopscotch and video games (e.g. Mario).