One thing newcomers to Malaysia quickly notice is how easy it is to find everyday essentials, including medicine. From supermarkets to pharmacies and even your local kedai runcit  (corner shop), you will find shelves stocked with over-the-counter remedies for common aches and sniffles. Take Panadol , for example. It is the go-to pain reliever for many Malaysians, so common that people often use “Panadol” to mean paracetamol in general. But it is not just one product. There is

Meet Davina, our Operations Partner at Malaysian Link — a Japanese-speaking professional and entrepreneur whose journey spans over two decades across Finance, Corporate Planning, CSR, and Customer Experience. Her career began in Japan-related finance and planning roles before she moved into CSR leadership with organisations such as S P Setia Foundation, Yayasan 1MDB, and MISC Berhad. Through these roles, Davina led strategic initiatives that built bridges between corporate go

Deepavali (or Diwali) is just around the corner, and Malaysians are getting ready for one of the brightest festivals of the year. This year it falls on Monday, 20 October 2025 , which means a long weekend for most people. It is a public holiday in all states except Sarawak, and a perfect time to experience one of Malaysia’s most meaningful celebrations if you are new to the country. What Deepavali means Deepavali is known as the Festival of Lights. It celebrates light over da