Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
NextG lands $10M ID cards, passport contracts extension with Malaysian govt
Biometric Update
·
July 9, 2025
Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has extended four existing contracts it has with partner NextG, known formerly as Datasonic Group Bhd, all related to ID card and passport supplies. According to an announcement reported by many local media, the...
Sara Duterte’s trip to The Hague ‘not a vacation,’ OVP spox says
Cebu Daily News
·
July 10, 2025
Sara Duterte MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Office of the Vice President (OVP) spokesperson Ruth Castelo defended Vice President Sara Duterte’s current visit to her father at The Hague, Netherlands, saying that while it was a “personal...
Malaysia And Indonesia To Resume Annual Consultation - Fahmi
Bernama
·
July 2, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia will resume their annual consultation, which was last held in 2017, said Unity Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim...
Travel Food Services IPO to open on July 7; sets price band at ₹1,045-1,100 per share
The Hindu Business Line
·
July 2, 2025
Since the Travel Food Services IPO is entirely an OFS, the company will not receive any funds from the issue and the proceeds will go to the selling shareholder. Travel Food Services, which operates quick-service restaurants and lounge business...
OVP spox: Sara Duterte’s ‘personal trip’ not considered a ‘vacation’
Inquirer
·
July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Office of the Vice President (OVP) spokesperson Ruth Castelo defended Vice President Sara Duterte’s current visit to her father at The Hague, Netherlands, saying that while it was a “personal trip,” it cannot...
Samenta warns US tariffs could be ‘economic earthquake’ for Malaysian SMEs, seeks urgent aid
Malay Mail
·
July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (Samenta) has warned that the United States' 25 per cent tariff on Malaysian exports could deal a severe blow to small businesses. Samenta president Datuk William Ng said...
Travel Food Services IPO: Price band set at ₹1,045-1,100 per share; check GMP, issue details, more
Mint
·
July 2, 2025
The 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 Travel Food Services IPO date of subscription is scheduled for Monday, July 7, and will close on Wednesday,...
Borneo Flora Festival 2025 draws 37,000 visitors on opening day
The Sun Daily
·
July 27, 2025
LABUAN: The Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025 kicked off with a strong turnout, attracting 37,130 visitors on its opening day. The event, themed ‘Borneo Tropical Flora,’ highlights the region’s botanical and cultural diversity through floral...
ACCCIM urges temporary SST reduction while Malaysia faces US tariff impact
Malay Mail
·
July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has urged the government to lower the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) rate to 4 per cent for two years, warning of mounting cost pressures on...
LIVE: When is Travel Food Services IPO listing? Check GMP trend
Financial Express
·
Founded in 2009, Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) has emerged as a leading name in India’s travel retail and food service space. The company caters to millions of passengers through a wide network of food and beverage outlets spread across...
Malaysia sees Italy as key strategic partner, says Anwar
The Malaysian Star
·
July 2, 2025
ROME: The peace that Malaysia and the region enjoy has paved the way for a blossoming economic environment and a robust private sector, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said Malaysia, as Asean chair, had endeavoured to resolve...
UOB Travel Planners broadens cruise portfolio with Ritz-Carlton's Luminara
TTG Asia
·
July 10, 2025
UOB Travel Planners (UTP) is preparing to promote Luminara, the third and largest superyacht in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet, as it arrives in Singapore on December 23. The yacht will operate as a base for two months, offering cruises...
Travel Food Services IPO opens on July 7; price band fixed at Rs 1,045–1,100/share
ETPrime
·
July 2, 2025
Mumbai-based Travel Food Services is set to launch its Rs 2,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) on July 7, with the issue closing on July 9. The price band has been fixed at Rs 1,045 to Rs 1,100 per share. The IPO is entirely an offer-for-sale...
Tourism Malaysia promotes Sabah via Explore Sabah campaign
Travel Daily Media
·
July 1, 2025
Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with online travel marketplace SabahTravel.com, is currently running a new promotional campaign titled Explore Sabah. This promotional campaign seeks to present and position the province of Sabah as one of...
Borneo Flora Festival 2025 Attracts Over 37,000 Visitors On Opening Day
Bernama
·
July 27, 2025
LABUAN, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025 got off to a vibrant start yesterday, drawing a total of 37,130 visitors on its first day alone. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr...
Unemployment in Malaysia dips in May 2025, driven by strong hiring across sectors
Human Resources Online
·
"The country’s labour market portrayed resilience and strong adaptability to global economic and technological changes," said Dato’ Sri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, Chief Statistician Malaysia. Malaysia’s labour market continued its upward climb in May...
RCKK Pearl seeks government backing for firefly eco-tourism project
Daily Express Malaysia
·
July 10, 2025
RCKK Pearl seeks government backing for firefly eco-tourism project Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Photo shows Liew (seated at centre), flanked by Lai (on her left) and Chendramata,...
PayNet, Alipay+, and Weixin Pay Join Forces to Boost Tourist Spending across Malaysia
The Slovenia Times
·
July 9, 2025
Aimed at elevating payment convenience for travellers, the partnership also empowers local MSMEs and strengthens Malaysia's tourism economy through DuitNow QR KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 July 2025 - National payments...
Why sophisticated travelers are increasingly hopping aboard luxury trains
Fortune
·
Belmond Ltd. has operated luxury train trips for 43 years, a journey that began with an inaugural launch connecting London and Venice and newer trips that cruise past castles and whisky distilleries in the Scottish Highlands or nestle up to the...
Queen Graces Inaugural Borneo Flora Festival 2025
Bernama
·
July 26, 2025
LABUAN, July 26 (Bernama) -- Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, today graced the inaugural Borneo Flora Festival 2025 at the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex, marking a historic celebration of Borneo’s vibrant floral and...