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The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has strengthened its Oakwood portfolio in Malaysia with the opening of Oakwood Cameron Highlands, marking the brand’s second property in the country. Owned by Armani Group and managed by Ascott, the 383-key serviced residence is strategically located in Tanah Rata, directly overlooking the Sultan Ahmad Shah Golf Club. The opening reflects Ascott’s continued investment in Malaysia’s domestic leisure and extended-stay segments, particularly within established highland destinations. “The expansion of Oakwood in Malaysia signals our confidence in the sustained demand for residential-style accommodation in key leisure markets,” said Mondi Mecja, Country General Manager, Ascott Malaysia . “As our second Oakwood property in the country, Cameron Highlands represents a strategic addition to our portfolio. Its golf-front location, cool climate and established appeal allow us to meet evolving traveller expectations for space, flexibility and lifestyle-driven stays.”...

The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), Southeast Asia’s largest and leading export-oriented furniture trade show today celebrated Malaysia’s finest emerging furniture designers at its MIFF 2026 Award Ceremony, with winning designs cited as prime examples of outstanding innovation and creativity. Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), the awards, comprising MIFF’s flagship FDC (Furniture Design Competition) and two exhibitor prizes – the BPA (Best Presentation Award) and FEA (Furniture Excellence Award), recognise creative excellence in exhibitors and emerging talent at the region’s most global furniture trade show. Since its launch in 2010, the MIFF FDC has emerged as a vital platform to unveil and growyoung, talented designers looking to leave their mark and help shape the future of Malaysia’sfurniture design ecosystem. As with the previous editions, MIFF FDC 2026 is instrumental in enhancing industry collaboration and highlighting the crea...