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Malaysia’s haunted holidays
The Sun Daily
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July 1, 2025
SO you want a holiday, huh? But not just any holiday. No. You don’t want the usual makan-makan, tidur (sleeping at) hotel, selfie depan (in front of) the Petronas towers. You want something edgy, something spooky, something to make your ancestors...
'Best Interest': SC Reverses Order On Child Custody After He Develops Stress In Mother's Absence
News18
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July 17, 2025
Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 14:00 IST The Supreme Court reversed its earlier custody order and granted the child’s custody to the mother, citing concerns over the child's psychological wellbeing. A file photo of the Supreme Court of India (PTI)In...
How Russia shot down Malaysia Airlines' Flight MH17, killing 298 people
Firstpost
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July 10, 2025
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued a landmark ruling on Wednesday (July 10, 2025) that held the Russian state responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The court also found Russia had committed widespread and...
Travel Food Services IPO booked 10% on first day. Check subscription, GMP, review and other details
Mint
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July 7, 2025
Travel Food Services IPO Subscription Status: The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services was off to a tepid start on Monday, July 7, with the retail portion subscribed the most at the end of the first day. Travel Food Services...
QNET Unveils Wellness Breakthroughs and Global Empowerment at V-Malaysia 2025
Macau Business
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July 10, 2025
Over 8,000 global entrepreneurs gather in Penang for five days of wellness innovation and mentorship. HONG KONG, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — QNET kicked off V-Malaysia 2025, its flagship global convention, uniting more than 8,000 entrepreneurs...
Stargazing sparking interest across Malaysia
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
IT IS pitch dark at the Empangan Sungai Selangor lookout point in Kuala Kubu Baru, Hulu Selangor. While this might not appeal to everyone, it’s perfect for stargazers. The darkness only makes every star in the galaxy stand out, revealing their...
Travel Food Services IPO opens for subscription
Free Press Journal
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July 7, 2025
Mr. Varun Kapur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Travel Food Services Limited addressing the Media at their IPO Press Conference held in Mumbai recently. | Travel Food Services, which operates quick-service restaurants and lounge...
ASEAN-India 2026-2030 Plan Of Action Adopted During Mos Margherita's Malaysia Visit
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kuala Lumpur, July 10 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday chaired the ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur, during which the adoption of the new...
Fooled by AI: Couple travels 300 km to visit a tourist spot that does not exist
Mint
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July 10, 2025
An elderly couple in Malaysia travelled over 300 km from Kuala Lumpur to Perak to visit a cable car ride they saw in a viral video. However, what they did not realise was that it was fake and created using artificial intelligence (AI). A hotel...
Diplomatic immunity! Trump appoints loudmouth Aussie ex-local councillor as US envoy to Malaysia
WAtoday
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July 10, 2025
Then there’s Adams’ boycott of confectionary manufacturer Mars after it released “feminist M&Ms”. Trump certainly took the Alpha Male seriously, appointing Adams to the board of the Woodrow Wilson Centre during his first term, and making him an...
Tourism battle intensifies as ASEAN nations vie for Chinese visitors
The Nation Thailand
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July 7, 2025
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN’s top tourist destination in Q1 2025 In the first quarter of 2025, Malaysia surpassed Thailand to become the most-visited country in Southeast Asia, drawing 10.1 million international tourists. Thailand...
Travel Food Services IPO: GMP, subscription status, other details. Apply or not?
Mint
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July 7, 2025
Travel Food Services IPO: The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services Limited has opened today and will remain open until 9 July 2025. The company has fixed the Travel Food Services IPO price band from ₹1045 to ₹1100 per equity...
RWG and Visa launch ‘Vacation Vibes’ with exclusive perks for cardholders
The Sun Daily
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Resorts World Genting (RWG) has teamed up with Visa to launch the ‘Vacation Vibes’ campaign, offering exclusive benefits for Visa cardholders. The initiative provides discounts on hotel accommodations, dining, and select concerts at...
Malaysia now No.1 source of tourists in Thailand
Bangkok Post
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July 7, 2025
First half saw country leapfrog the Chinese PUBLISHED : 7 Jul 2025 at 17:26 Malaysia has surpassed China as the largest inbound tourism market for Thailand in the first half of this year, as the latter plunged by 34.1%, while tourism operators say...
Teenage couple in Malaysia charged with murder of student in university hostel
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
SEPANG - A couple has been charged at the Magistrate’s Court in Malaysia over the murder of University of Cyberjaya student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara in June. M. Sri Darvien and D. Thineswary, both 19, appeared before Magistrate Khairatul Animah...
Travel Food Services IPO day 1 Live: GMP, subscription status, review, other details. Apply or not?
Mint
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July 7, 2025
Travel Food Services IPO: The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services Limited has opened today and will remain open until 9 July 2025. The company has fixed the Travel Food Services IPO price band from ₹1045 to ₹1100 per equity...
Moo Deng fans worldwide travel to Thailand to celebrate the hippo's 1st birthday
Indy100
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July 10, 2025
People around the world are travelling to Thailand to celebrate the first birthday of baby pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng. Moo Deng went viral in 2024, gaining a legion of online fans when her zookeeper Atthapon Nundee posted videos of her, showing...
Malaysia secures up to RM4bn in potential investments, RM675mn in exports following mission to France
Human Resources Online
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The investment and export opportunities will benefit aerospace, renewable energy, digital economy, and other high-impact sectors, aiming to create more high-paying jobs for Malaysians. Malaysia’s recent Trade and Investment Mission to France has...
Travel Food Services IPO Gets 11% On Day 1: Should You Subscribe? Check GMP, Price, Lot Size, Review
News18
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July 7, 2025
Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 17:26 IST The price band of the Travel Food Services IPO, which aims to raise Rs 2,000 crore, has been fixed in the range of Rs 1,045 to Rs 1,100. Travel Food Services IPO.Should I Subscribe To Travel Food Services IPO?...
Malaysia Airlines doubles A330neo order
Business Traveller
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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of oneworld 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...