by Kimberly | Jun 19, 2020 | Covid19, Interview, Stories, Student Interview, Video |
When universities abruptly shut down in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, many international students were caught in Limbo, distraught over having to give up physical learning, social lives and vital on-campus networking opportunities for the study at home...
by Felicity Obasi | Mar 25, 2020 | Covid19, Malaysia, Travel News |
In recent development, the Malaysian government has decided to extend the movement control order (MCO) for another two weeks until April 14. The Malaysian Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, was given a briefing today by the National Security Council and Health...
by Felicity Obasi | Mar 24, 2020 | Articles, Covid19, Lifestyle, Malaysia |
On the 16th of March 2020, the government of Malaysia like many other governments around the world in a preventive effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, issued a Movement Control Order (MCO). The MCO which officially began on the 18th of March was...
by Kimberly | Mar 16, 2020 | Malaysia, Travel News |
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says the government will impose a restricted movement measure from March 18 until March 31, 2020 to deal with the rise in Covid-19 cases. He said this in a special address on Covid-19 on Monday (March 16) night....
by Felicity Obasi | Feb 4, 2020 | Food, Malaysia |
Malaysia a country located in the south east Asian region is known for its many tourists attractions from its pristine beaches in Terengganu , to the tropical paradise of Langkawi, Malaysia is a choice destination for tourists all around the world. However, that’s...
by Vincent Ugbaja | Jan 31, 2020 | Malaysia, Student Interview |
Habiba Hamid is a Ugandan, a PhD student studying Computer science at the University of Malaya. PBB caught up with her to share some of her experiences with us as an International student studying in Malaysia. Why did you choose Malaysia as your study destination? I...
by Felicity Obasi | Jan 26, 2020 | Health, Malaysia, Travel News |
Malaysia has just confirmed its first cases of the Coronavirus infection in the country. The Minister of Health of Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad recently confirmed this while speaking in a news conference. He said that the affected persons are of Chinese...
by Vincent Ugbaja | Jan 24, 2020 | Student Interview, Study in Malaysia |
Alimiyao Sayaou Karamatou from Benin Republic is presently pursuing her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Anthropology at the International Islamic University Malaysia IIUM. She tells us about her experience studying in Malaysia so far. Why did you choose Malaysia...
by Felicity Obasi | Jan 17, 2020 | Articles, Lifestyle |
The beginning of a New Year is usually accompanied with various New Year resolutions set aside by many in an attempt to make the year much better than the previous. Many people are propelled into making different changes in a new calendar year as a step towards making...
by Kimberly | Jan 10, 2020 | Malaysia, Study in Malaysia, Travel |
Though Malaysia’s vision 2020 to become a self sufficient Industrialized country may not be achievable according to Dr Mahathir, one of its goals is to provide world class education. The country is home to international universities which makes it a desired...
by Kimberly | Dec 27, 2019 | Malaysia, Study in Malaysia |
Benjamin Emeh is a Nigerian who moved to Malaysia for a Masters in Strategic & Defense Studies. He is currently studying at the University of Malaya. Vincent caught up with Benjamin for a talk on why he chose to move to Malaysia for studies and alot more on being...
by Kimberly | Dec 17, 2019 | Malaysia, Travel, Video |
Durian, also known as the King of fruits has an absolutely repulsive smell. The smell is worse in a car/taxi that has recently carried durian in it. To me it smelt like ‘under arm sweat with a mixture stale onions’ this is not an exaggeration. Anthony...
by Nehawa Abam | Dec 7, 2019 | Articles, Malaysia, Travel |
Malaysia is an amazing country, rich in culture and diversity! Since visiting this beautiful country, I have found myself more than once referring to it, as a super fresh and organic place. Prior to coming here my thoughts and imaginations were centered around the...
by Kimberly | Nov 25, 2019 | Malaysia, Study in Malaysia |
Charlotte is a 19 year old originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo but was raised in India. Charlotte moved to Malaysia in 2018 to pursue a degree in Law from one of the Malaysian Universities. Charlotte tells her story of why she got into the Miss Africa...
by Kimberly | Nov 22, 2019 | Entrepreneurs, Malaysia, Video |
In life there are no short cuts. Avoid short cuts because they would not lead you to where you expect to go and even if they do, you might be pegged down.
by Kimberly | Oct 25, 2019 | Event Update, Malaysia |
Nine Miss Africa Malaysia 2019 finalists representing seven African countries to compete in the grand final at Bentley Music Auditorium in Mutiara Damansara on 25th October, 2019. From left – Habiba, Lorraine, Charlotte, Chisomo, Karamatou, Fatima, Naseem, Kudzai and...
by Kimberly | Sep 19, 2019 | Africans in Malaysia, Entrepreneurs, Lists, Malaysia |
PBB Lists – 20 Inspiring Africans in Malaysia 2019 Passports Beyond Borders presents its first edition of 20 Inspiring Africans in Malaysia. This list features 20 people of African descent (20 persons + 1 Company) from different sectors who are positively...
by Kimberly | Sep 16, 2019 | Articles |
*Win RM100 cash prize* Hello, We’ve seen incredible success since we launched Passports Beyond Borders on September 18, 2018. We would like to thank you for your continuous support on our multiple social media channels and our blog. With our first anniversary...
by Kimberly | Jul 26, 2019 | Articles, Malaysia |
About the Founders KOUASSI Nanan Serge is from Cote d’Ivoire also known as Ivory Coast and NABE Ismael is from the Republic of Guinea They both came to Malaysia more than 14 years ago to further our academic studies (MBA for Serge and Master in Telecommunication...
