By the time you read this issue, 2019 is fast becoming a distant memory. In its place, many anticipate that 2020 will be an exciting year since it will be the time when #VisitMalaysia2020 #VM2020 is in full swing, Tokyo holds the Olympic Games from 24 July until 9 August and Paralympic Games from 25 August until 6 September, and Dubai hosts the World Expo from 20 October until 10 April 2021. And on top of the mentioned events, Malaysia hosts the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) series of meetings throughout the year, culminated in November 2020 when the APEC heads of state deliver a consensus declaration. Oh and are you aware that in 2020, Kuala Lumpur assumes the role as UNESCO World Book Capital too? Seems like 2020 is a busy year, which should be welcomed by many, despite the challenges and uncertainties that lie ahead, because all these events help to foster dialogue, interaction, and healthy competition to spur hope, determination, ingenuity, trust and understanding...
