AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoImmigration Crackdown: Malaysia’s Home Ministry is investigating Network School in Forest City after claims people used second-country passports to enter, with Johor’s Onn Hafiz Ghazi urging checks on identities, immigration passes, and whether the community’s licences and land use comply. Border & Transport Boost: Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia and Thailand discussed ports (including Sanglang and Perlis Inland Port) plus rail and tourism to strengthen the border corridor, while PLUS Malaysia’s Juru–Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project is 28.75% complete and aims to cut peak travel time. Tourism & Culture: Penang is stepping up film production after Netflix’s The Big Fix (Mark Wahlberg) chose Penang locations, and Batu Ferringhi in Penang is getting a RM500,000 coastal erosion mitigation plan to protect the beach until a long-term fix. Road Safety Upgrades: Johor’s Pasir Gudang Highway FT17 is being improved with LED lighting and widening to make night travel safer. Travel Advisory: A new warning highlights that mistakes like cannabis-related rules in Thailand can lead to criminal charges. Hotels & Demand: Global Hotel Alliance reports H1 revenue up 17% to $1.8bn, with Italy topping GHA members’ favourite international destinations.
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