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Business : MARC Ratings Projects Malaysian Economy To Grow By 4.4 Pct In 2025
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in 2024, as external trade uncertainties dampen export momentum. It said...
Who is Nick Adams? From a Sydney council to Trump’s plum pick, the Hooters fan could be next US ambassador to Malaysia
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
“Nicholas Adams, of Florida, to be ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia,” the White House announced this week.There were those who had never heard of Australian-born Nick Adams. And then there...
Rafizi’s loss will hurt PKR, says Sarawak minister
Free Malaysia Today
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July 15, 2025
Sarawak minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah calls Rafizi Ramli a ‘sharp political strategist’, and says he should be working with Nurul Izzah Anwar in PKR. KUCHING: PKR would be in a stronger position today if Rafizi Ramli had stayed aligned with...
Travel Food Services IPO subscribed 27% on day 3; check GMP, and other details
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services received a muted response from investors, with the issue subscribed 27% as of 10:09 am on Wednesday, July 9 — the third and final day of bidding. The IPO received bids for 35.7 lakh shares...
Sports events drive surge in travel bookings to Singapore, reports Trip.com
TTG Asia
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July 11, 2025
Trip.com has observed a sharp rise in inbound travel bookings to Singapore for the July-August period, driven by international sports fans attending two major events: the World Aquatics Championships 2025 and the Singapore Festival of Football...
Study: 90% of APAC luxury travellers book with wellness in mind
Marketing-Interactive
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90% of high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in Asia Pacific (APAC) now consider wellness a key factor in their travel decisions, signalling a profound shift in the region’s luxury travel landscape, according to a new report by Marriott International’s...
How did Nick Adams get nicknamed ‘Alpha Male’? Content detailed as influencer gets nominated as Ambassador to Malaysia by Trump
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
US President Donald Trump has nominated Nick Adams as the Ambassador to Malaysia. Adams is a known right-wing influencer and is a self-proclaimed 'Alpha Male'. Adams is known for promoting the stereotypical brand of masculinity that includes...
Indonesian couple jailed 6 months for illegal entry into Malaysia
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
SIBU: An Indonesian couple has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Sessions Court here after admitting to entering Malaysia without valid travel documents. Judge Musyiri Peet delivered the verdict for 39-year-old Heriadi and his...
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...
Hwajing Travel & Tours inks strategic partnership with Chinese cruise vessel M/V Piano Land
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
PENANG: Domestic premier cruise agency Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd has signed a strategic partnership with Astro Ocean Cruise to bring the M/V Piano Land, operated by Astro Ocean Cruise, a Chinese cruise line, to Malaysia. This is a significant...
Travel Food Services IPO Closing Today: Should You Apply? Check GMP, Price, Subscription Status, Review
News18
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July 9, 2025
Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 10:08 IST The GMP of the Travel Food Services IPO remains low at 0.73%, indicating weak sentiment among investors. Travel Food Services IPO.Travel Food Services IPO GMP Day 3: The initial public offering of Travel Food...
World’s top 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024–25: India breaks into top 10 at this rank
The Indian Express
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July 11, 2025
World’s Top 10 Biggest Tourism Economies in 2025 List: Amid a strong post-pandemic recovery and despite challenges such as climate pressure and local tourism fatigue, the global travel and tourism sector contributed US$10.9 trillion to the world...
World : A Malaysian Confirmed Dead In Bali Strait Ferry Tragedy
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 11 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian national has been confirmed among the three bodies recovered during a search and rescue (SAR) operation following the ferry capsizing tragedy in the Bali Strait late on the...
China, Malaysia to implement mutual visa-free policy agreement on Jul 17
People's Daily Online
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China and Malaysia will implement a mutual visa-free policy agreement beginning July 17, 2025, according to an announcement published Thursday on a consular services account affiliated with China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Under the agreement,...
Indonesian couple jailed for illegal entry into Malaysia, man also accused of murder in Sibu
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
SIBU, July 11 — 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 his...
Kuala Lumpur’s Aerotrain suffers double trouble after US$100 million relaunch
South China Morning Post
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July 4, 2025
Malaysia’s long-delayed Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has suffered fresh embarrassment after experiencing two service disruptions within three days, just a week after its US$100 million relaunch and a test ride by Prime...
Malaysia concludes Thailand sales mission to boost regional tourism ties
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 8, 2025
Tourism Malaysia’s mission in Thailand strengthens bilateral tourism, promotes Visit Malaysia 2026, and highlights quality travel opportunities for Thais. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), in...
US, China top diplomats to hold talks in Malaysia on Friday
The Mainichi
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July 11, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a media briefing during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 10, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP) WASHINGTON (Kyodo) --...
Malaysia Fest 2025 in Singapore aims for RM15m sales, 180,000 visitors
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 9 — The Malaysia Fest 2025 expo at the Singapore Expo Convention Centre is targeting 180,000 visitors and RM15 million in direct sales during its eighth edition, said Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) chairman...
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...