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Unemployment in Malaysia dips in May 2025, driven by strong hiring across sectors
"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...

PayNet, Alipay+, and Weixin Pay Join Forces to Boost Tourist Spending across Malaysia
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...

RCKK Pearl seeks government backing for firefly eco-tourism project
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,...

Malaysia Fair 2025 Osaka boosts VM2026 tourism campaign in Japan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Fair 2025 made its debut in Osaka as part of Malaysia’s participation in World Expo 2025, serving as a key platform to promote the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Japan. Held from June 27 to 29 at Lalaport...

Travel Meals Services IPO Opens On July 7;
Mumbai-based journey food offerings is gearing up for its preliminary public offering (IPO) really worth Rs 2,000 crore, slated to open on July 7 and close on July nine. The IPO might be a proposal-for-sale (OFS) by means of the Kapur own family...

Why sophisticated travelers are increasingly hopping aboard luxury trains
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...
Malaysia Fair 2025 Osaka Boosts VM2026 Campaign In Japan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Making its debut in Osaka as part of Malaysia’s participation in the ongoing World Expo 2025, the Malaysia Fair 2025 served as a major platform that boosted the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Japan....

More Scoot Flights Coming: Direct Routes to Vietnam and Malaysia Start This October
With Jetstar Asia winding down, SIA and Scoot are stepping in to keep your regional travel plans going strong. With Jetstar Asia set to shut down on 31 July 2025, Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget arm Scoot have been steadily expanding their...

Travel Food Services valued at US$1.6 billion-plus as price band set for IPO
TFS manages a range of 127 brands, including in-house as well as franchises such as Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, across Indian airports {Images: SSP Group}UK/INDIA. SSP Group and its joint-venture partner K Hospitality Corp have taken the latest steps...

Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing demands fix for flailing infra at KKIP
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing demands fix for flailing infra at KKIP Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off State Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Phoong Jin...
ITC To Host Mosque Tourism Roundtable In Kota Bharu
KOTA BHARU, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to reinforce its role as a global leader in Islamic tourism by hosting the Mosque Tourism Roundtable (MTRT) 2025 here from July 13 to 15. Organised by the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) in...

ITB India 2025 to spotlight curated travel and partnerships growth
ITB India returns this September, focusing on personalized travel, immersive experiences, and strategic B2B networking across South Asia’s evolving markets. MUMBAI, INDIA – ITB India returns for its fourth edition from 2 – 4 September 2025 at the...

Could Malaysia be Your Next Home?
If you’re ready for a new international adventure, Malaysia might just be the ideal choice. For British national Andrew Davison, who is a publisher by profession, the remarkable city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is not just where he lives; it is...

Tourism Ministry reports decline in foreign arrivals, but growth seen in specific markets
Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sorawong Thienthong, shared that in the week of June 23-29, foreign visitor numbers increased by 9.12% from the previous week, primarily due to the Muslim New Year holiday. This surge in visitors mainly came from...

Malaysia, Singapore celebrate delivery of first RTS Link train ahead of 2026 opening
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The first driverless trains for the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link was unveiled today and will begin testing at a new S$800 million (RM2.6 billion) facility in Tuas starting July. The new four-car...

7 Reasons Why Acharya Devrajji is Considered the Best Astrologer in Malaysia
Astrology has been a guiding force in the lives of people across cultures for centuries. In Malaysia—a melting pot of diverse cultures and growing global influence—astrology is increasingly sought after for guidance in career, relationships,...
Malaysia mulls extending mandatory seatbelt ruling to cover more bus categories
Seat belts had been made mandatory for passengers on express and tourist buses from July 1.PHOTO: AFP MELAKA - Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) is considering extending the mandatory use of seat belts to cover additional categories of...

“Still human at the core”: Klook’s Sarah Wan on conscious travel, AI content and future of experiences
“Still human at the core”: Klook’s Sarah Wan on conscious travel, AI content and future of experiences In an age of algorithmic itineraries and AI influencers, Sarah Wan, General Manager, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, of Klook, reminds us...

China Opens Up to More Tourists as the U.S. Under Trump Closes Itself Off
As the U.S. under President Donald Trump increasingly closes itself off from the world, denying entry to tourists amid a crackdown on border controls and migration, its geopolitical rival China, which has long been known for its relative...

15 Countries You Can Visit Visa-Free That Feel Like Different Worlds
There’s something magical about stepping off a plane and immediately feeling like you’ve been transported to another planet. No visa applications, no embassy visits, no anxious waiting for approval, just the pure joy of discovering that the world...