Claudia Khaw

International students contribute tens of billions of dollars annually to host economies through tuition and living expenses. Source: Armin Rimoldi via Pexels

Engineering is an ancient and creative field responsible for everyday items like snowboards, water slides, and remote controls. Source: Mikhail Nilov via Pexels

Most Taiwanese people trace their ancestry to southeastern coastal China. Source: Derek Tsai via Pexels

Dyuthi Pramoth had always known she wanted to write. What the English literature student didn’t know was that moving to Germany would mean learning how to speak.

At the time of writing, Syed Saddiq and Bella Astillah are engaged and have finalised a wedding date. Source: Syed Saddiq

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A still from the 2015 Malaysian GP. Formula One is officially returning to the Sepang International Circuit for a one-off event from October 2–4, 2026. Source: Morio via Wiki Commons

Pos Malaysia has partnered with Malaysian design brand APOM to launch “A tapestry of Malaysia”, a special Malaysia Day stamp collection featuring 14 designs inspired by Malaysia's 13 states and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.

Starbucks Malaysia has teamed up with British character IP Mr. Men Little Miss for a Malaysia-exclusive merchandise collection, tapping into the continued popularity of character collectibles and blind boxes.

As Malaysia turns 69 this Merdeka Day, brands are once again finding new ways to celebrate the quirks, characters and everyday moments that make the country uniquely Malaysian.