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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Turun Anwar rally ends, crowd disperses
Free Malaysia Today
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July 26, 2025
Fewer than 20,000 people were estimated to have taken part in the Turun Anwar rally. KUALA LUMPUR: What started as a protest against the planned Urban Renewal Act (URA) quickly shifted to a rally at Dataran Merdeka demanding for Anwar Ibrahim to...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Malaysia mulls extending mandatory seatbelt ruling to cover more bus categories
The Straits Times
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July 1, 2025
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...
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing demands fix for flailing infra at KKIP
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 10, 2025
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
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
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...
Could Malaysia be Your Next Home?
Indonesia Expat
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July 9, 2025
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...
ITB India 2025 to spotlight curated travel and partnerships growth
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 9, 2025
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...
7 Reasons Why Acharya Devrajji is Considered the Best Astrologer in Malaysia
The Hans India
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July 9, 2025
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,...
“Still human at the core”: Klook’s Sarah Wan on conscious travel, AI content and future of experiences
WIT
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July 9, 2025
“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
TIME Magazine
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July 9, 2025
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...