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VIA’s new terminal to ease travel with smarter baggage screening system
Maldives Voice
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The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced that the soon-to-open new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) will bring a significant transformation to baggage screening, enhancing both passenger convenience and security....
Ausländische Touristen fordern mehr Schutz auf Pattayas Straßen – bevor weitere Länder Reisewarnungen aussprechen
Pattaya Mail
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July 6, 2025
Touristen bringen das Geld – aber ist es zu viel verlangt, dafür Sicherheit zu erwarten? Getreten zum Spaß, gejagt von Hunden, ignoriert von der Polizei – ist das das neue Gesicht von Pattaya? PATTAYA, Thailand – Nach einem verstörenden...
Malaysia expands support for MSMEs
VietnamPlus
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June 27, 2025
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Malaysian government has unveiled a new 211 million MYR (53 million USD) funding package through SME Bank under the 2025 Budget Initiative, bringing this year’s total allocation for micro, small, and medium-sized...
The magic of travel: Three Ukrainian women writers of the 1930s
Global Voices
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July 6, 2025
Portrait of Daria Vikonska. Screenshot of YouTube Channel Запорожская ОУНБ. Fair use. By Julia Stakhivska This story is part of a series of essays written by Ukrainian artists entitled “Regained Culture: Ukrainian voices curate Ukrainian culture.”...
NDLEA arrests couple, 2 daughters for running drug ring; recovers $17.7m travelers cheques in kids’ books
National Accord Newspaper
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July 6, 2025
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- A businessman Ajah Johnson Uchenna and his wife Rosemary Uchenna along with their two daughters: Stella Uchenna and Ngozi Uchenna as well as their family friend Okoro Elijah have been taken into custody after investigation...
Foreign tourists plead for protection on Pattaya streets — before more countries issue ‘No-Go’ warnings
Pattaya Mail
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July 6, 2025
Tourists bring the money — but is it too much to ask for safety in return? Kicked for fun, chased by dogs, ignored by police — is this the new face of Pattaya? PATTAYA, Thailand – After a disturbing late-night incident in which a foreign tourist...
Malaysia eyes nuclear energy revival, stronger ties with Uzbekistan, Russia
Malay Mail
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June 28, 2025
MOSCOW, June 28 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has concluded his eight-day working visit to Uzbekistan and Russia, marking a pivotal step in Malaysia’s renewed efforts to strengthen strategic international partnerships. The...
Malaysia Airlines enhances bonus side trip programme for international travellers
The Kathmandu Post
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Malaysia Airlines has enhanced its bonus side trip programme, offering international travellers a domestic return flight to one of seven Malaysian destinations at no extra fare when travelling via Kuala Lumpur. Passengers can explore Langkawi,...
Malaysia marks Maal Hijrah 1447H with honours and reflection
Malay Mail
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June 27, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration in eight states and the federal capital today was marked by various meaningful events including religious talks, Quran recitations and the presentation of awards to individuals who...
New hotels signal rising confidence in Semporna’s tourism: Joniston
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 6, 2025
New hotels signal rising confidence in Semporna’s tourism: Joniston Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Joniston joins Saifuddin for a site visit on Sibuan Island off Semporna. Also in...
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Lipsticks, C of O; Smashes Drug Rings, Recovers $17.7m Fake Travellers' Cheques
Alexa.ng
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July 6, 2025
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Lipsticks, C of O; Smashes Drug Rings, Recovers $17.7m Fake Travellers' Cheques Abuja | Sunday, July 6, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered multiple drug trafficking schemes,...
Malaysia and Bangladesh boost cultural ties for stronger bilateral relations
The Sun Daily
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June 27, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Bangladesh are strengthening their cultural partnership to reinforce bilateral relations, with a focus on fostering mutual understanding through shared traditions. The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia, Md...
East Coast travel warnings outdated, says Saifuddin
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 6, 2025
East Coast travel warnings outdated, says Saifuddin Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 By: Julia Chan, Malay Mail Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail - pix Bernama Kota...
Malaysia, Russia to deepen economic ties – DPM Fadillah
The Sun Daily
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June 28, 2025
MOSCOW: Malaysia and Russia will deepen economic cooperation, particularly in high-potential sectors such as the halal industry, agriculture and food security, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah said bilateral trade...
Huge potential in spiritual tourism
The Sun Daily
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July 6, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia holds immense untapped potential to become a global hub for spiritual tourism, thanks to its multicultural and multi-religious heritage, said Universiti Teknologi Mara tourism economics expert Prof Dr Mohd Hafiz Hanafiah....
DPMM FC To Sponsor Travelling Of Super League Teams To Brunei - MFL
Bernama
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July 5, 2025
SHAH ALAM, July 5 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Football League (MFL) today confirmed that DPMM FC of Brunei Darussalam will fully sponsor 2025-2026 season Super League teams who will have to travel to the country for matches. MFL acting chief...
Malaysian palm oil rises on lower output
Business Recorder
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June 26, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended six weeks of gains with a weekly decline, despite closing higher on Thursday as expectations of lower output and strong demand from key destinations supported the market. The benchmark palm oil...
Filem ‘Worth The Wait’ promosi Malaysia ke peringkat global
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia memperkukuh usaha mempromosi pelancongan negara dengan memanfaatkan kuasa filem antarabangsa selari dengan persiapan menuju Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026. Filem terbaharu berjudul Worth The Wait menjadi platform...
Malaysian artist draws inspiration from legacy of Chinese porcelain painters
Borneo Post
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June 27, 2025
Born in Malaysia, Alice Chang has carved a name for herself in the international art scene. – Photo from lailaiart.com KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): From her studio tucked away in a quiet corner of Kuala Lumpur, Alice Chang, a Malaysian artist,...
DPMM FC to sponsor Super League teams’ travel to Brunei for 2025-2026 season
The Sun Daily
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July 5, 2025
THE Malaysian Football League (MFL) today confirmed that DPMM FC of Brunei Darussalam will fully sponsor 2025-2026 season Super League teams who will have to travel to the country for matches. MFL acting chief executive officer Mohd Shazli Shaik...