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Malaysia: Sepang Targets Smart City Future
OpenGov Asia
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July 3, 2025
The Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang) has unveiled a new strategic framework to guide the transformation of Sepang over the next decade, as outlined in its Local Plan Draft (Replacement) 2035. Central to this vision are five key projects that...
Travel Food Services IPO is ready for boarding. Is this your destination for returns?
Mint
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July 4, 2025
Founded in 2007 as Bombay Pure Foods Pvt. Ltd, the company now commands a 26% share in India’s travel QSR market and has a 45% share in premium airport lounges across 14 major Indian airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. It also has a...
Travel Food Services IPO opens on July 7: GMP, issue details, 10 key things to know
Mint
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July 4, 2025
Travel Food Services IPO opens for subscription on Monday, July 7. Travel Food Services Limited operates quick service restaurants (Travel QSR) and lounges in Indian airports. As of June 30, 2024, the company runs 397 Travel QSRs across India and...
Scoot expands network with new Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan routes
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 8, 2025
Scoot announces new flights to Da Nang, Nha Trang, Kota Bharu and more, boosting regional connectivity for winter 2025. SINGAPORE – Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced the launch of new flight services to Da Nang...
Semporna lacks basic infra despite being international tourist spot
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 9, 2025
Semporna lacks basic infra despite being international tourist spot Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Dr Jaujan also used the opportunity to question the State...
The RM2,600 Louis Vuitton Lesson: Malaysian Doctor’s Paris Shopping Calculations Meet KLIA Reality
The Rakyat Post
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July 9, 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Dr. Mohd Faizal Ahmad, a reproductive and oncofertility specialist, had done his homework. Five hours navigating Paris Metro stations,...
US Secretary of State Rubio heads to Malaysia for Asean meetings, first Asia visit since taking office
Malay Mail
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Malaysia this week for a series of high-level regional meetings and bilateral engagements, marking his first trip to Asia since assuming office earlier this...
Competition watchdog clears Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines codeshare
AeroTime News
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July 8, 2025
Singapore’s competition watchdog, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has granted its conditional approval for the proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS). The...
Travel Food Services Rs 2,000 crore IPO opens on July 7: GMP spikes 8%, 7 key things you need to know
Financial Express
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The aroma of airport coffee and quick-bite counters is heading to Dalal Street. Travel Food Services (TFS), a company behind many of the food and lounge experiences at India’s busiest airports is all set to launch its Rs 2,000 crore IPO. Let’s...
Southeast Asian Nations Compete For Chinese Tourists
FTN News
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July 8, 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, an increase of...
RTM Deploys AoIP Across Malaysia
Radio World
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July 8, 2025
This story is excerpted from the ebook “Amazing Radio Studios 2025.” Converting a national broadcast network to AoIP might be a significant project during ordinary times but it’s another thing to do so during a once-in-a-century pandemic. That was...
Malaysian scientists discover bed bugs can help in forensic investigations
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
GEORGE TOWN – They can be found everywhere – airport lounge sofas, bus seats, and even hotel and hostel beds. But who would have known that bed bugs can play a role in forensic investigations? Scientists discovered that the blood the bugs consumed...
SIA and Malaysia Airlines’ tie-up gets nod from Singapore’s competition body
The Business Times Singapore
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July 7, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has granted conditional approval for commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines, the regulator said on Monday (Jul 7). The joint venture...
World : US Secretary Of State To Visit Malaysia For ASEAN Meetings
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Malaysia this week for a series of high-level regional meetings and bilateral engagements, marking his first trip to Asia since assuming office...
25% on Japan, Malaysia; 40% on Laos: Trump’s tariff letters to Asia add pressure for deals by Aug 1
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON/TAIPEI/KUALA LUMPUR – The letters arrived in waves, laying out the consequences for Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and others for failing to strike a deal in time to avert the elevated tariffs unilaterally announced...
Best December Holiday Destinations for 2025: Where to Travel from Singapore This Year-End
TripZilla
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July 7, 2025
December is a golden time for travel. The year’s end brings festive cheer, school holidays, and a chance to unwind before the new year begins. Some prefer crisp, cool days perfect for exploring city streets in a light jacket, while others seek...
Rubio heads to Malaysia for first Indo-Pacific visit as US eyes stronger ASEAN ties
Daily Times
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July 8, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Malaysia this week to attend a high-level ASEAN meeting, marking his first official visit to the Indo-Pacific region. The trip, scheduled for July 8 to 12, aims to strengthen America’s partnerships...
Making tourists feel safe is our top priority, says MATTA Melaka Chapter
The Malaysian Star
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July 8, 2025
MELAKA: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is making tourist safety a top priority as the historic city gears up to host key events for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and World Tourism Day. Chairman of MATTA Melaka Chapter,...
World : Two Malaysians Found Hiding In Car Boot In Bid To Leave Singapore Illegally
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, July 8 (Bernama) -- Two Malaysians were arrested on July 5 for attempting to illegally leave Singapore by hiding in the boot of a car, according to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). In a statement...
Enter Visa-Free & Stay For 30 Days: Why China Is Looking To Woo Tourists From 74 Countries
News18
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July 8, 2025
Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 13:05 IST China woos tourists from 74 countries: More than 20 million foreign visitors entered without a visa in 2024 — almost one-third of the total and more than double from previous year China woos tourists from 74...