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Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Recognised As First Five-Star Malaysian Heritage Cuisine Hotel
Hype Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
A round of applause, fam! Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has officially been recognised as Malaysia’s first five-star hotel certified as a Malaysian Heritage Cuisine Hotel. This prestigious honour was conferred by Jabatan Warisan Negara, in collaboration...
MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-CHINA-HEBEI-CULTURAL TOURISM-PROMOTION
California Telegraph
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(250707) -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during "Exploring Hebei with Intangible Cultural Heritage," a tourism promotion event featuring north China's Hebei Province, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 7, 2025. Held here on...
Rubio and Lavrov meet in Kuala Lumpur as US-Russia relationship sours
Washington Examiner
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July 10, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in person in Malaysia for the second time, as relations between the United States and Russia begin to sour.The two held a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign...
Travel Food Services IPO listing on July 14: Here’s what GMP, subscription status hint ahead of debut
Mint
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July 11, 2025
Following the finalisation of allotment of Travel Food Services IPO, investor focus has shifted to the company's stock market debut. Travel Food Services' IPO listing date has been scheduled for Monday, July 14. For those who have been allocated...
Malaysia Airports revs up shopping appeal with ‘Licence to Win’ campaign
TR Business
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July 11, 2025
This year’s ‘Licence to Win’ campaign features a lower entry threshold, a larger prize pool, and new partner rewards tailored to diverse traveller preferences. Malaysia Airports has re-introduced its flagship commercial campaign, ‘Licence to Win’,...
Malaysian confirmed dead in Bali Strait ferry tragedy
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
JAKARTA: A Malaysian national has been confirmed dead in the Bali Strait ferry tragedy that occurred on July 2. The victim, identified as Fauzey Awang, 55, was found off Perancak Beach, Bali, according to Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue...
Malaysia Airlines’ ‘Time for Memorable Journeys’ campaign offers all-in return fares from RM119 domestic, RM559 international
Borneo Post
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July 11, 2025
Malaysia Airlines is offering all-in return fares from as low as RM119 for domestic destinations and RM559 for international travel. KUALA LUMPUR (July 11): Malaysia Airlines’ latest ‘Time for Memorable Journeys’ campaign until July 21 is offering...
Loong Air launches Xi’an–Kuala Lumpur flights to boost connectivity
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 9, 2025
Loong Air’s new Xi’an–Kuala Lumpur route strengthens Malaysia–China tourism ties, supporting Visit Malaysia 2026 and regional growth goals. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Malaysia welcomed the arrival of Loong Air’s new inaugural flight of Xi’an–Kuala...
Malaysia Aviation Group expands A330neo fleet to boost long-haul growth
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 11, 2025
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has finalised an order for 20 additional Airbus A330neo aircraft through a direct agreement with Airbus. This development affirms the Group’s commitment to...
Malaysian tourism ministry holds Hotel Data Refinement Session in Sarawak
Travel Daily Media
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July 11, 2025
The Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through its agency Tourism Malaysia, organised the Hotel Data Refinement Session with hospitality professionals in Sarawak. This event was held in conjunction with the Presentation of...
Travel Food Services IPO listing on July 14:Here’s what GMP hints ahead of debut
Mint
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July 11, 2025
Travel Food Services IPO listing date has been scheduled for Monday, July 14. Travel Food Services IPO allotment was finalised yesterday (Thursday, July 10). For those who have been allocated shares, the crediting of shares to demat accounts will...
Tourism Malaysia strengthens hotel data collaboration ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 10, 2025
Tourism Malaysia hosted a hotel data session in Sarawak to boost data quality and collaboration ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through its agency Tourism Malaysia, organised the Hotel Data...
Tourism Malaysia hosts travel trade show in Sydney
Travel Weekly
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July 11, 2025
Last night, Sydney’s travel trade industry came together at the prestigious Fullerton Hotel in the heart of the CBD to celebrate the visit of Malaysia’s Honourable Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Dato Sri Tiong King Sing. The evening...
Malaysia's former leader Mahathir Mohamad turns 100 without slowing down
Japan Today
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July 10, 2025
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad marked a historic milestone as he turned 100 on Thursday, calling the moment “quite frightening” without showing signs of slowing down. A towering figure in Malaysian politics, Mahathir is known for...
Travel Food Services IPO gets subscribed 2.88 times
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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July 10, 2025
The initial public offer of Travel Food Services Ltd got subscribed 2.88 times on the closing day of bidding on Wednesday. The initial share sale received bids for 3,86,35,064 shares against 1,34,12,842 shares on offer, as per NSE data. Qualified...
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur set to open next month
Travel Weekly
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July 8, 2025
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is set to open next month on the top floors of the Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s Merdeka 118, the tallest skyscraper in Asia Pacific. The property will feature 252 spacious guestrooms, including 27 suites, with interiors that...
Malaysia, Sri Lanka to further strengthen bilateral ties, says Anwar
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Sri Lanka have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, tourism, education and skilled labour, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the matter was discussed during a...
Malaysia, Sri Lanka To Further Strengthen Bilateral Ties – Anwar
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Sri Lanka have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, tourism, education and skilled labour, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the matter was...
Malaysia targets Indonesian travellers with new homestay showcase
TTG Asia
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July 10, 2025
The Malaysian Homestay Entrepreneurs Association (MHEA), in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, recently held the inaugural Homestay Tourism Showcase (HOTAS) 2025 in Indonesia. This initiative aims to boost Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and Visit...
Malaysia Airlines upgrades its Time For Memorable Journeys campaign
Travel Daily Media
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July 10, 2025
As part of its ongoing Time for Memorable Journeys campaign, Malaysia Airlines invites holidaymakers to plan ahead and enjoy the best fares till 21st July for travel until 31st May 2026. Whether it’s basking in Sydney’s sunshine, admiring Japan’s...