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Hwajing brings Piano Land to Malaysia in first Chinese cruise homeporting initiative
TTG Asia
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July 9, 2025
Hwajing Travel & Tours has partnered with Astro Ocean Cruise to bring the MV Piano Land to Malaysia. The vessel will make her maiden voyage on November 30, becoming the first Chinese cruise ship to be homeported in Malaysia. The deployment will...
TVB Actress Kelly Fu Devours 12 Durians In Malaysia While Co-Star Owen Cheung Struggles With One
Hype Malaysia
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July 9, 2025
It’s not uncommon for people to be put off by the king of fruits, durian. With its pungent smell and spiky outer layer, many find it intimidating. However, it’s often this unique appearance that draws in tourists and foreigners who’ve never...
AirAsia Malaysia launches direct Darwin–Kuala Lumpur flights
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 29, 2025
AirAsia Malaysia begins direct flights between Darwin and Kuala Lumpur, achieving strong demand and reinforcing regional tourism and trade ties. DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY – AirAsia Malaysia officially launched its inaugural Kuala Lumpur–Darwin...
Thailand’s tourism struggles as Chinese visitors decline, experts urge focus on new opportunities
The Nation Thailand
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July 9, 2025
Currently, Chinese tourists make up only 13.58% of the total. If the trend continues, Thailand is expected to receive only 4-5 million Chinese tourists in 2025, the first time in 12 years that numbers will fall below 5 million (excluding the...
Travel Food Services raises Rs 598 crore from anchor investors ahead of Rs 2,000 crore IPO launch
Financial Express
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Travel Food Services, operating a travel quick-service restaurant and a lounge business across airports in India and Malaysia, on Friday said it has raised nearly Rs 600 crore from anchor investors, days before its IPO opening for public...
Singapore politicians lead sold-out durian tours to Malaysia as peak season hits
South China Morning Post
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July 9, 2025
Singaporean politicians are leading their constituents on sold-out tours across the causeway to indulge in Malaysia’s peak durian season, with itineraries featuring all-you-can-eat buffets, shopping and multi-course dinners. At least seven members...
Malaysian missing in Bali ferry capsize
Free Malaysia Today
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July 4, 2025
An Indonesian search and rescue team in a rescue boat among 15 vessels searching for victims of the ferry sinking. (AFP pic) PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian embassy in Jakarta is in talks with Indonesia’s foreign affairs ministry regarding a...
Secretary Rubio’s Travel To Malaysia
Scoop
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TAMMY BRUCE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 7, 2025 Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Kuala Lumpur July 8-12 to participate in the ASEAN-United States Post-Ministerial Conference, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the...
China extends visa-free entry to 74 countries to draw tourists
The Gleaner
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July 9, 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...
Airport melodies: Heathrow transforms travel noise into soundtrack
Globetrender
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July 9, 2025
Heathrow has invited a Grammy-nominated musician to sample airport sounds - from conveyor belts to the roar of take-off - and turn them into an ambient track that will be played in terminals throughout the summer. Olivia Palamountain reports...
Singapore Airlines–Malaysia Airlines JV Approved With SIN–KUL Conditions
Routes
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The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has conditionally approved a proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines, contingent on commitments aimed at preserving competition between...
Last few hours left! Travel Food Services IPO closes today: Check GMP, IPO allotment, listing and other must-know details
Financial Express
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The Rs 2,000 crore mainboard IPO of Travel Food Services enters its final day today, July 9. As of the latest, the investor response has been lukewarm. With limited hours left to bid, let’s take a look at all the essential details from grey market...
Malaysia tightens security for ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Lao News Agency
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KPL (KPL/VNA) The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have deployed 5,121 personnel to ensure the smooth and safe organisation of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings to be held in Kuala Lumpur from July 8 to 11. (KPL/VNA)...
More Scoot Flights Coming: Direct Routes to Vietnam and Malaysia Start This October
TripZilla
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July 8, 2025
With Jetstar Asia winding down, SIA and Scoot are stepping in to keep your regional travel plans going strong. With Jetstar Asia set to shut down on 31 July 2025, Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget arm Scoot have been steadily expanding their...
Casinos stay robust in Singapore, Malaysia as Cambodia, Thailand take hits: S&P Global
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The casino and gaming industry looks set to remain resilient in some Asean economies, a report by market intelligence provider S&P Global indicated on Tuesday (Jul 8). This is despite increased volatility in the macro environment, as...
Malaysian embassy monitors ferry capsize involving citizen in Bali
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
JAKARTA: The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta is actively coordinating with Indonesian authorities following the capsizing of ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya in the Bali Strait. A Malaysian national, Fauzey Awang, 55, is feared missing after the vessel...
Last day to subscribe IPO of Travel Food Services
The Hindu Business Line
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July 9, 2025
The IPO of Travel Food Services will close for public subscription today. The IPO has seen only muted interest from investors so far, as it has been subscribed to just 25 per cent. The ₹2,000-crore initial public offering of Travel Food Services...
Beijing extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists
Macau Daily Times
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July 9, 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...
Malaysia ranks 13th in 2025 global peace index, says Saifuddin
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
TAWAU: Malaysia has secured the 13th spot in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. While the country’s overall score remained unchanged, its ranking slipped from 10th in 2024 due to...
Malaysian Embassy closely monitoring ferry capsize incident involving citizen in Bali
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
JAKARTA:The Embassy of Malaysia in Jakarta has contacted Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding a Malaysian citizen feared to be among the victims still missing in the passenger ferry incident, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, which capsized in...