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China, Malaysia to implement mutual visa-free policy agreement on Jul 17
People's Daily Online
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China and Malaysia will implement a mutual visa-free policy agreement beginning July 17, 2025, according to an announcement published Thursday on a consular services account affiliated with China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Under the agreement,...
World : A Malaysian Confirmed Dead In Bali Strait Ferry Tragedy
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 11 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian national has been confirmed among the three bodies recovered during a search and rescue (SAR) operation following the ferry capsizing tragedy in the Bali Strait late on the...
US, China top diplomats to hold talks in Malaysia on Friday
The Mainichi
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July 11, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a media briefing during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 10, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP) WASHINGTON (Kyodo) --...
Malaysian Tourists Use QRIS to Make 5,000 Transactions in Riau Islands, Indonesia
Tempo.co
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July 8, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Batam - The Bank Indonesia Representative Office for the Riau Islands Province (KPw BI Kepri) reported that cross-border use of the Indonesian Standard Quick Response Code (QRIS) by foreign tourists from Malaysia has exceeded 5,000...
Indonesian couple jailed for illegal entry into Malaysia, man also accused of murder in Sibu
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
SIBU, July 11 — An Indonesian couple was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to entering Malaysia illegally. Judge Musyiri Peet handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Heriadi and his...
Indonesian Couple Jailed Six Months For Illegal Entry Into Malaysia
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
SIBU, July 11 (Bernama) -- An Indonesian couple was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to entering Malaysia illegally. Judge Musyiri Peet handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Heriadi and...
South Korean man gets three months’ jail for overstaying in Malaysia
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, July 11 — A South Korean man was sentenced to three months in jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to overstaying his permitted time in Malaysia. Jeon Eunjin, 55, entered the plea after the charge was read...
USD 235 Million Birkin International Hotel Opens in Melaka, Redefining Sustainable Luxury for the Modern Traveller
Macau Business
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July 11, 2025
MALACCA, Malaysia, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Birkin International Hotel, a landmark in sustainable luxury, had officially opened its doors on July 9 in a grand celebration officiated by His Excellency Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd...
South Korean Man Jailed Three Months For Overstaying In Malaysia
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, July 11 (Bernama) -- A South Korean man was sentenced to three months in jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to overstaying his permitted time in Malaysia. Jeon Eunjin, 55, entered the plea after the charge...
'Nandini Mana?!' Brings Viewers On Discovery Of Asia & Europe From Malaysian Perspective
Mashable SE Asia
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July 11, 2025
If you're looking for a travel show that blends culture, identity, and a uniquely Malaysian perspective, Nandini Mana?! might be your next obsession. The series is hosted by Nandini Balakrishnan, a familiar face from SAYS' video content. In this...
Tourists from over 70 countries can now visit China without a visa
New York Post
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July 8, 2025
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. The government...
Flight constraints, price pressures loom as tourism gears up for summer surge
Macau Daily Times
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July 11, 2025
The tourism sector is bracing for a vibrant summer season, with hotel operators projecting high visitor numbers and occupancy rates in August. However, industry experts warn that growth momentum may be threatened by rising cost sensitivity,...
MoS Margherita leads India at ASEAN meet in Malaysia; 2026–30 action plan adopted
The Assam Tribune
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July 10, 2025
Kuala Lumpur, July 10: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, on Thursday, co-chaired the ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in Kuala Lumpur, where the adoption of the ASEAN-India Plan of Action for 2026–2030...
Climbers cling onto a line as they brave fast-flowing water pouring down a mountain in Malaysia
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
By NATASHA NELLIS Published: 21:33 EDT, 10 July 2025 | Updated: 21:36 EDT, 10 July 2025 An eyewitness video has captured the moment climbers had to cling desperately to a line as they descended a hiking trail in Malaysia due to torrential rain....
Tourism from Shanghai to Beijing: foreign visitors double thanks to visa -free entry
Asia News
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July 8, 2025
According to recently released data, China’s visa-free policy for 75 countries is bearing fruit in the first half of 2025, key to revive the local economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest numbers are from South Korea, Japan, the United...
Tourism Authority of Thailand strengthens partnerships with the aviation sector
Travel Daily Media
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July 8, 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted its Airline Focus Partnership Meeting on Monday, 7th July, to coordinate efforts with over 50 airlines and key tourism stakeholders ahead of the peak travel season in the fourth quarter of the year....
The White House hawks who pushed Trump to take on Putin
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 16, 2025
When Donald Trump announced a sweeping package of Russian sanctions and weapons for Ukraine on Monday, it caught the world by surprise. Speaking in the Oval Office, the US president pledged to send billions of dollars of military equipment to Kyiv...
Malaysia Airlines to acquire 20 extra A330neo
Aviation Business News
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July 8, 2025
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has exercised its purchase rights for 20 additional A330neo aircraft through a direct order with Airbus With this latest acquisition, Malaysia Airlines is set...
Travel Food Services IPO subscribed 14% on second day
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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July 8, 2025
The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services witnessed a 14 percent subscription by 10:37 am on the second day of bidding, Tuesday. Despite a tepid overall response so far, retail investors showed relatively higher interest compared...
Pattaya can’t revive alone — tourism operators call for targeted national policy, not a free-for-all
Pattaya Mail
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July 11, 2025
Thailand slips behind Vietnam and Malaysia in Chinese tourist race, industry urges urgent reform. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite its reputation as a tourism powerhouse, Pattaya is increasingly struggling to stay afloat in...