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'Nandini Mana?!' Brings Viewers On Discovery Of Asia & Europe From Malaysian Perspective
Mashable SE Asia
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July 11, 2025
If you're looking for a travel show that blends culture, identity, and a uniquely Malaysian perspective, Nandini Mana?! might be your next obsession. The series is hosted by Nandini Balakrishnan, a familiar face from SAYS' video content. In this...
Indonesian Couple Jailed Six Months For Illegal Entry Into Malaysia
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
SIBU, July 11 (Bernama) -- An Indonesian couple was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to entering Malaysia illegally. Judge Musyiri Peet handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Heriadi and...
Fooled by AI: Couple travels 300 km to visit a tourist spot that does not exist
Mint
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July 10, 2025
An elderly couple in Malaysia travelled over 300 km from Kuala Lumpur to Perak to visit a cable car ride they saw in a viral video. However, what they did not realise was that it was fake and created using artificial intelligence (AI). A hotel...
South Korean Man Jailed Three Months For Overstaying In Malaysia
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, July 11 (Bernama) -- A South Korean man was sentenced to three months in jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to overstaying his permitted time in Malaysia. Jeon Eunjin, 55, entered the plea after the charge...
Banned in Delhi, full throttle in Bengaluru—RD350s, Shoguns, Yezdis ride on
The Print
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July 27, 2025
As emission norms get stricter and spaces for fuel-guzzling vehicles shrink, especially in big cities, Bengaluru remains an oasis for enthusiasts who are still in love with old machines. Two-stroke bikes are no longer manufactured in India....
National Vaisakhi Fest 2025 to celebrate Sikh heritage, nation’s cultural harmony
The Malaysian Star
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July 25, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Vaisakhi Fest 2025, a vibrant celebration of Sikh culture and Malaysia's multicultural harmony, will take place on Saturday (July 26) at the Malaysia Tourism Centre (Matic) in Jalan Ampang here. The admission-free...
Climbers cling onto a line as they brave fast-flowing water pouring down a mountain in Malaysia
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
By NATASHA NELLIS Published: 21:33 EDT, 10 July 2025 | Updated: 21:36 EDT, 10 July 2025 An eyewitness video has captured the moment climbers had to cling desperately to a line as they descended a hiking trail in Malaysia due to torrential rain....
Malaysian nurses following the money abroad for more opportunities
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
PETALING JAYA - The brain drain from Malaysia’s public healthcare sector is not limited to doctors, as nurses are also taking up offers from countries like Singapore and Saudi Arabia. Ms Devishree said she chose to move to Singapore instead of...
Pattaya can’t revive alone — tourism operators call for targeted national policy, not a free-for-all
Pattaya Mail
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July 11, 2025
Thailand slips behind Vietnam and Malaysia in Chinese tourist race, industry urges urgent reform. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite its reputation as a tourism powerhouse, Pattaya is increasingly struggling to stay afloat in...
How Russia shot down Malaysia Airlines' Flight MH17, killing 298 people
Firstpost
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July 10, 2025
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued a landmark ruling on Wednesday (July 10, 2025) that held the Russian state responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The court also found Russia had committed widespread and...
SIA and Malaysia Airlines JV conditionally approved by Singapore regulator
Travel Weekly
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July 10, 2025
A proposed commercial joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, has been conditionally approved by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS). The CCCS announced the decision this week following a review that...
Malaysia visit visa from Pakistan – Fee update July 2025
Pakistan Observer
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July 2, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan citizens holding ordinary passport are required to obtain the visit visa before travelling to Malaysia as a tourist since it is not a visa-free country for Pakistanis. Why should you visit Malaysia during vacation, it is a...
Pakistan Govt Unlikely To Allow Hockey Teams To Travel To India For Asia Cup, Junior World Cup
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) The Pakistan government is highly likely to turn down a request from the hockey federation to allow the senior and junior teams to feature in two upcoming events in India due to political tension following the...
Travel Food Services IPO to open on July 7; sets price band at Rs 1,045-1,100 share
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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July 2, 2025
Travel Food Services, which operates quick-service restaurants and lounge business across airports in India and Malaysia, on Wednesday fixed a price band of Rs 1,045 to Rs 1,100 per share for its Rs 2,000-crore initial public offering (IPO). The...
Tourism Malaysia hosts Sri Lankan media FAM Trip
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 1, 2025
Tourism Malaysia and SriLankan Airlines hosted a media FAM trip to boost Sri Lankan arrivals ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026. In a strategic move to boost arrivals from Sri Lanka in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) global campaign,...
Malaysia boosts AIPA 2025 leadership through Thailand parliamentary talks
The Sun Daily
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July 3, 2025
BANGKOK: Malaysia has reinforced its leadership role in ASEAN parliamentary diplomacy as Dewan Rakyat Speaker and AIPA 2025 President Tan Sri Johari Abdul met Thai Parliament Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. The discussions focused on enhancing...
Roberts to represent SA in the World Cup in Malaysia
IOL
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The buzz in Port Natal bowls circles this week is the thrilling news that Hillcrest Bowling Club’s Wayne Roberts has been selected to represent South Africa in the inaugural World Bowls World Cup, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from...
Cheras LeisureMall marks 30 years as a community landmark, rewarding 30 shoppers with grand prizes
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 July 2025 - Cheras LeisureMall marks its latest milestone with its 30 th Anniversary celebrations, highlighting its rich legacy of cherished moments in serving the local community of Cheras. In...
Semporna residents grateful as STR programme reaches their doorsteps
Free Malaysia Today
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July 27, 2025
Treasury deputy secretary-general (policy) Zamzuri Abdul Aziz (centre) distributes Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah aid to residents of Pulau Bum Bum and Pulau Mabul. SEMPORNA: Dozens of residents in Semporna’s island communities breathed a sigh of relief...
ASEAN, South Korea plan tourism recovery at Danang roundtable
TTG Asia
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July 9, 2025
Tourism officials from ASEAN member states and the Republic of Korea met in Danang, Vietnam, last week to explore ways to revive travel between the two regions following the Covid-19 pandemic. The ASEAN-Korea Roundtable in Tourism (AK-RT 2025) was...