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Malaysia couple journey to tour site after watching AI-video, unaware it’s unreal
South China Morning Post
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July 10, 2025
A Malaysian couple travelled for three hours from Kuala Lumpur to the country’s state of Perak to visit a tourist spot that exists only in an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video. On June 30, a member of staff at a hotel in Perak state...
Malaysia and Singapore Unveil Driverless Train That Will Connect Johor Bharu and Singapore Within Minutes
FTN News
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July 10, 2025
The first driverless trains for the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link were unveiled on 30 June and will begin testing at a new S$800 million (about US$626 million) facility in Singapore starting this month. The RTS Link is...
Malaysia adds 43,800 jobs in May
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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July 10, 2025
Malaysia’s workforce continued its recovery momentum in May 2025, with employment rising by 43,800 to reach 16.86 million, signalling broad-based job creation across major economic sectors. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported a...
Malaysia Aviation Group Acquires 20 Additional A330neo Aircraft
Breaking Travel News
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July 10, 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 – reaffirming its commitment to a long-term strategy...
Juneyao Airlines starts direct flight between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur
Travel Daily Media
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July 8, 2025
Malaysia welcomes the launch of Juneyao Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), marking a strategic milestone in enhancing connectivity and strengthening tourism...
Malaysia taps Alipay+ and Weixin Pay to boost tourist spending
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 9, 2025
PayNet partners with Alipay+ and Weixin Pay to boost tourist spending in Malaysia through DuitNow QR, supporting MSMEs and seamless digital payments. National payments network, Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), has teamed up with top...
Travel Food Services IPO allotment today. Check status, GMP and other details
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
The allotment status for Travel Food Services Ltd’s Rs 2,000 crore IPO, one of the marquee consumer-focused listings this year, is expected to be finalized on Thursday, July 10. Investors can check their allotment on the registrar’s website — MUFG...
Sabah’s tourism: A sustainable path for future
Borneo Post
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July 11, 2025
A Bornean Elephant along the bank of Kinabatangan River.-Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (July 11)Sabah’s tourism industry often draws comparisons with regional giants like Bali, Phuket, or Da Nang. While these comparisons can offer valuable insights,...
Malaysia Airlines Takes Off With Limited-Time Fares From RM119 & Upgraded Travel Perks!
Hype Malaysia
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July 9, 2025
Get your tickets now, fam! As part of its Time for Memorable Journeys campaign, Malaysia Airlines is offering great fares from 8th to 21st July 2025 for travel until 31st May 2026. Whether you’re soaking up the sun in Sydney, enjoying Japan’s...
Supermarket tourism offers an insight into local culture
The Hindu
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July 11, 2025
Whenever I travel, I make my way to a colourful local museum that is free and interesting: the supermarket. Window shopping in a grocery store, walking through the stacked shelves and long aisles, is one of the best ways to learn about the people...
singapore Singaporean who defaulted on NS obligations used fake Malaysian passports at checkpoints over 800 times
Asiaone
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July 11, 2025
SINGAPORE — A Singaporean who was trying to avoid his national service (NS) obligations in the 1990s used fake Malaysian passports to enter and exit the Republic to conceal his identity from the authorities. Over a span of five years from 2006 to...
S’porean who defaulted on NS obligations used fake Malaysian passports at checkpoints over 800 times
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
SINGAPORE – A Singaporean who was trying to avoid his national service (NS) obligations in the 1990s used fake Malaysian passports to enter and exit the Republic to conceal his identity from the authorities. Over a span of five years from 2006 to...
China, Malaysia to allow visa-free entry
China Daily
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Malaysian tourists take photos at a scenic area featuring the Danxia landform in Zhangye, Gansu province. [PHOTO/CHINA NEWS SERVICE] China and Malaysia will implement a mutual visa-free policy agreement from July 17, according to a CCTV report....
MARC Ratings projects Malaysian economy to grow 4.4% in 2025
The Malaysian Star
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in 2024, as external trade uncertainties dampen export momentum. It said that domestic demand...
Penampang promotes eco-tourism, birdwatching at UK bird fair
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
Penampang promotes eco-tourism, birdwatching at UK bird fair Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Sabah Tourism Board (STB) deputy chairman Datuk KL Tan (third right), Benjamin (right) and...
Who is Nick Adams? From a Sydney council to Trump’s plum pick, the Hooters fan could be next US ambassador to Malaysia
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
“Nicholas Adams, of Florida, to be ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia,” the White House announced this week.There were those who had never heard of Australian-born Nick Adams. And then there...
Business : MARC Ratings Projects Malaysian Economy To Grow By 4.4 Pct In 2025
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in 2024, as external trade uncertainties dampen export momentum. It said...
Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association delegation visits Isuzu Malaysia headquarters
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association delegation visits Isuzu Malaysia headquarters Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Dark Mode: Off (From left) Alex, Faez, Kenichi, Alison and Alan after the...
Malaysia central bank cuts rates for first time in five years on growth risks
Channel News Asia
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR :Malaysia's central bank cut interest rates for the first time in five years on Wednesday, as global trade uncertainties threaten the export-oriented economy, raising the prospect it may lower borrowing costs again this year to shield...
Study: 90% of APAC luxury travellers book with wellness in mind
Marketing-Interactive
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90% of high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in Asia Pacific (APAC) now consider wellness a key factor in their travel decisions, signalling a profound shift in the region’s luxury travel landscape, according to a new report by Marriott International’s...