Embassy of Switzerland in Malaysia

How Switzerland turned everyday salt into a global health breakthrough 🇨🇭

A century ago, Alpine communities struggled with widespread health issues until Swiss scientists identified iodine deficiency as the cause.

Their solution? Add iodine to table salt🧂

Simple, scalable and incredibly effective, the impact was immediate. Today, iodized salt is used in more than 100 countries and remains one of the world’s biggest public health wins 🌍

More info: https://loom.ly/AefEh04

How Swiss precision is helping predict extreme weather from space 🇨🇭🛰️

At the heart of Europe’s next generation weather satellites lies a small but powerful Swiss innovation.

Engineers at CSEM developed an ultra precise mechanism onboard the European Space Agency’s MTG satellite, scanning the atmosphere from 36,000 km above Earth to capture real time data on temperature, humidity and gases.

This helps improve the early detection of storms, heatwaves and heavy rainfall 🌩️

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OZC6al

🥈 Switzerland ranks among the world’s best hiking destinations in 2026! 🇨🇭

A new TouchNote study places Switzerland 2nd globally, just behind Canada and ahead of Italy.

Based on AllTrails data, the ranking highlights top-quality trails, with Switzerland scoring an impressive ⭐ 4.77/5 average rating and 🌄 9.79/10 for beauty.

And it gets even better: it’s home to 6 of the world’s 10 most underrated hikes, including 3 in the breathtaking Oeschinensee region.

Time to add Switzerland to your hiking bucket list 🥾

Strong Malaysian presence at Switzerland Travel Experience Southeast Asia 🇨🇭

34 tourism providers from Switzerland came to Bandung, Indonesia from 27 to 30 April where they connected with 90 travel professionals from across the region at Switzerland Tourism’s annual trade event in Southeast Asia.

Switzerland Tourism Malaysia 🇲🇾, part of our Embassy, proudly brought a delegation of 20 Malaysian travel agents to participate in an engaging programme of networking, product updates, market insights and business discussions.

The event proved to be a valuable platform for strengthening trade partnerships, deepening destination knowledge and reinforcing Switzerland’s position as a preferred travel destination for Malaysian travelers.

Thank you to all trade partners for their enthusiasm, active participation and continued support throughout STE 2026. The collaboration and momentum built here will carry forward into exciting opportunities ahead.

How did a mountain hut became a high-altitude research lab? 🏔️🇨🇭

At 2,883 meters in the Swiss Alps, the Monte Rosa Hut isn’t just architecture, it’s innovation in action.

Developed by ETH Zurich, it produces around 90% of its own energy and doubles as a real-time research lab, tracking climate, energy use and performance in extreme conditions.

A glimpse into the future of sustainable construction.

🔍 Check out below how architecture, science and sustainability come together.

Three countries in 10 minutes? Skip the flight—just put on your walking shoes 🚶‍♂️

In Basel 🇨🇭, Switzerland meets Germany 🇩🇪 and France 🇫🇷 at one of Europe’s most accessible tri-border areas.

Start in Switzerland, cross into Germany within minutes, then continue over the “Three Countries Bridge” into France, three countries in one seamless walk.

The borders themselves converge at a single point in the Rhine, just off the route.

Swiss waste management is designed to influence behavior 🚮

The system is based on the “polluter pays” principle: households are charged according to the amount of waste they produce 🪙

In most regions, this is implemented through official taxed garbage bags, which must be used for household waste. Prices and regulations vary by canton and municipality, and the bags are available in retail stores.

At the same time, recyclable materials such as glass, PET and paper can typically be disposed of separately at no additional cost, either through collection services or designated drop-off points. ♻️

This structure creates a clear incentive to sort waste and reduce residual disposal. As a result, Switzerland’s recycling rate exceeds 50%.

More information: https://bit.ly/3O1fMNd

Discover the bisses of Valais, historic irrigation channels built to bring mountain water to fields, vineyards and pastures. 💧

Today, they are gaining renewed attention, supporting tourism while helping to address challenges like drought and fire risk. 🏔️

Explore the images below to learn more about these remarkable landscapes. 👇
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Stir. And it’s ready. ☕
A simple gesture powered by innovation.

In 1937, Swiss chemist Max Morgenthaler created the first successful instant coffee at Nestlé in Vevey, preserving both aroma and taste in a soluble form.

What started as a scientific breakthrough quickly transformed how coffee is stored, transported and enjoyed worldwide. From homes to soldiers during World War II, its convenience made it a global staple.

A lasting example of Swiss innovation shaping everyday life.