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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...
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)...
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...
Hwajing Travel & Tours inks strategic partnership with Chinese cruise vessel M/V Piano Land
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
PENANG: Domestic premier cruise agency Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd has signed a strategic partnership with Astro Ocean Cruise to bring the M/V Piano Land, operated by Astro Ocean Cruise, a Chinese cruise line, to Malaysia. This is a significant...
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,...
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...
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...
China, Malaysia to implement mutual visa-free policy agreement on Jul 17
People's Daily Online
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China and Malaysia will implement a mutual visa-free policy agreement beginning July 17, 2025, according to an announcement published Thursday on a consular services account affiliated with China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Under the agreement,...
'Quite frightening': Malaysia's former leader Mahathir Mohamad turns 100 without slowing down
Newsday - New York
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad marked a historic milestone as he turned 100 on Thursday, calling the moment “quite frightening” without showing signs of slowing down. A towering figure in Malaysian...
Agoda’s budget destination list helps hoteliers manage yields with deals
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 24, 2025
Surabaya tops Agoda’s 2025 summer value list, highlighting opportunities for hoteliers to attract budget-conscious millennials and Gen Z travelers. SINGAPORE – With value-driven travel gaining momentum across Asia, digital travel platform Agoda...
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...
Former Malaysian leader Mahathir turns 100
Nikkei Asia
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KUALA LUMPUR (AP) -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad marked a historic milestone as he turned 100 on Thursday, calling the moment "quite frightening" without showing signs of slowing down. A towering figure in Malaysian politics,...
World’s top 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024–25: India breaks into top 10 at this rank
The Indian Express
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July 11, 2025
World’s Top 10 Biggest Tourism Economies in 2025 List: Amid a strong post-pandemic recovery and despite challenges such as climate pressure and local tourism fatigue, the global travel and tourism sector contributed US$10.9 trillion to the world...
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...
From Ashfield Council to Trump’s man in Malaysia
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 10, 2025
But Trump took the Alpha Male seriously, writing glowing forewords to a few of his books, appointing Adams to the board of the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, DC, during his first term, and making him an official campaign surrogate during the...
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...
Rate cut signals growth jitters as Malaysia moves to shield economy from tariff threats
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[KUALA LUMPUR] Bank Negara Malaysia’s earlier-than-expected rate cut, the first since 2020, is sending a sign that policymakers are bracing for a tougher second half of 2025 as trade tensions with the United States and weakening global demand cast...
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...
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...
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...