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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...
New Kuala Lumpur - Darwin route to boost tourism
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 28, 2025
New Kuala Lumpur - Darwin route to boost tourism Published on: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off DARWIN: AirAsia Malaysia officially launched its inaugural Kuala Lumpur–Darwin route with a strong...
Travel Food Services IPO opens on July 7: Check out 10 key things to know from RHP before investing
Mint
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July 3, 2025
Travel Food Services IPO date of subscription is scheduled for Monday, July 7, and will close on Wednesday, July 9. Travel Food Services IPO price band has been fixed in the range of ₹1,045 to ₹1,100 per equity share of the face value of Re 1. The...
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...
ARCHIPELAGO EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN MALAYSIA WITH QUEST HOTEL MIDPORT PORT DICKSON
Macau Business
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of Archipelago’s strategic expansion in Malaysia. Quest Hotel Midport Port Dickson opens its doors on July 8th, 2025. With the growing demand for accommodations that blend modern comfort...
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...
Spore competition watchdog gives nod to Malaysia Airlines-SIA tie-up
Free Malaysia Today
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July 7, 2025
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines had jointly asked the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore in 2023 to decide whether the proposed tie-up would be considered an anti-competitive deal under Singapore’s Competition Act 2004....
World : Malaysia Fest 2025 In Singapore Targets RM15 Mln In Sales, 180,000 Visitors
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, July 8 (Bernama) — The Malaysia Fest 2025 expo at the Singapore EXPO Convention Centre is targeting 180,000 visitors and RM15 million in direct sales during its eighth edition, said Federal Agricultural...
Singapore competition watchdog grants conditional nod to Malaysia Airlines-SIA tie-up
Malay Mail
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July 8, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 8 — The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on Monday granted conditional approval for the proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines Bhd. The proposed cooperation...
‘We’ve been trapped’: Malaysia deportees deny terror links
BDNews24
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Four Bangladeshi nationals, recently deported from Malaysia over alleged links to militancy, have claimed innocence during a court hearing in Dhaka, saying they were wrongfully implicated in other people's crimes. “I’ve been trapped because of...
AirAsia Malaysia launches its Kuala Lumpur-Darwin route
Travel Daily Media
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June 27, 2025
AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) officially launched its inaugural Kuala Lumpur–Darwin route with a strong load factor of nearly 90 percent, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to boosting tourism in the Northern Territory. Flight AK612 departed...
Bishkek and Kuala Lumpur to strengthen cooperation in number of areas
24.kg
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June 27, 2025
14:40, 27 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia MUN 14:40, 27 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia MUN The first-ever meeting of the Mayors of Kuala Lumpur and Bishkek took place in the picturesque Perdana...
Malaysia Strengthens Role As AIPA 2025 Chair Through Parliamentary Diplomacy In Thailand
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, July 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has further reinforced its role in ASEAN parliamentary diplomacy as Dewan Rakyat Speaker and President of AIPA 2025, Tan Sri Johari Abdul, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Thai...
Competition watchdog gives SIA, Malaysia Airlines conditional approval to continue cooperation
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines have been granted conditional approval for their proposed cooperation by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on July 7, after both airlines addressed competition...
AirAsia Malaysia launches A320neo direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin
AeroTime News
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June 27, 2025
AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) touched down on June 27, 2025. Flight AK612 departed KUL Airport at 05:50 local time with a passenger load of almost 90%. After a flight time...
Canada's foreign minister to travel to Japan, Malaysia
Japan Today
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July 7, 2025
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will visit Japan and Malaysia "to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region," the Canadian government said in a statement on Monday. Anand will meet with her Japanese counterpart in...