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Russia’s Sergei Lavrov arrives in Malaysia for Asean meetings, to join regional talks with key global powers
Malay Mail
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July 10, 2025
SUBANG JAYA, July 10 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived here today to attend high-level talks in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) here, hosted by Malaysia under its 2025 Asean Chairmanship. Lavrov is...
Where to Buy Electronic Appliances in Johor Bahru: Your Handy Shopping Guide
TripZilla
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July 25, 2025
Johor Bahru offers a mix of big‑brand showrooms and long‑established local shops, making it a convenient place to compare prices, explore the latest models and sometimes score a better deal than in larger cities. Whether you’re setting up a new...
Sara Duterte’s trip to The Hague ‘not a vacation,’ OVP spox says
Cebu Daily News
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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...
Samenta warns US tariffs could be ‘economic earthquake’ for Malaysian SMEs, seeks urgent aid
Malay Mail
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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...
ACCCIM urges temporary SST reduction while Malaysia faces US tariff impact
Malay Mail
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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...
OVP spox: Sara Duterte’s ‘personal trip’ not considered a ‘vacation’
Inquirer
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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...
Malaysia Fair 2025 Osaka boosts VM2026 tourism campaign in Japan
The Sun Daily
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June 30, 2025
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...
LIVE: When is Travel Food Services IPO listing? Check GMP trend
Financial Express
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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...
Queen graces inaugural Borneo Flora Festival
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 27, 2025
Queen graces inaugural Borneo Flora Festival Published on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 27, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off The Queen visiting the Borneo Flora Festival. LABUAN: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of...
Malaysia Fair 2025 Osaka Boosts VM2026 Campaign In Japan
Bernama
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June 30, 2025
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....
Travel Meals Services IPO Opens On July 7;
India Herald
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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...
UOB Travel Planners broadens cruise portfolio with Ritz-Carlton's Luminara
TTG Asia
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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 valued at US$1.6 billion-plus as price band set for IPO
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 2, 2025
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...
PayNet, Alipay+, and Weixin Pay Join Forces to Boost Tourist Spending across Malaysia
The Slovenia Times
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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...
Unemployment in Malaysia dips in May 2025, driven by strong hiring across sectors
Human Resources Online
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"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
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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,...
More Scoot Flights Coming: Direct Routes to Vietnam and Malaysia Start This October
TripZilla
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July 8, 2025
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...
Malaysia, Singapore celebrate delivery of first RTS Link train ahead of 2026 opening
Malay Mail
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June 30, 2025
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...
Tourism Ministry reports decline in foreign arrivals, but growth seen in specific markets
The Nation Thailand
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July 1, 2025
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...
Why sophisticated travelers are increasingly hopping aboard luxury trains
Fortune
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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...