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Malaysia’s SST Hike: Impact on Luxury Goods
ASEAN Briefing
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June 30, 2025
Starting July 1, 2025, Malaysia will implement a significantly expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) regime. The sales tax will now apply to a broader range of goods, using a tiered system: a 5 percent rate for discretionary items and a 10 percent...
Institutional investors shore up Travel Food Services’ $234m India IPO
Deal Street Asia
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Indian airport restaurant and lounge operator Travel Food Services’ $234 million IPO was hauled over the finish line on Wednesday by institutional investors as risk-averse retail investors shied away amid US trade deal concerns. The IPO, India’s...
US Secretary of State Rubio heads to Malaysia for Asean meetings, first Asia visit since taking office
Malay Mail
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Malaysia this week for a series of high-level regional meetings and bilateral engagements, marking his first trip to Asia since assuming office earlier this...
Continental launches EcoContact tyres in Malaysia amid rising demand for fuel...
News Hub Asia
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July 9, 2025
Over the years, Malaysia has seen a rise in demand for fuel-efficient and eco-friendly tyres. In a country where cars play a central role in daily life, Malaysian drivers are increasingly seeking tyres that help reduce fuel consumption and enhance...
Love, lies and LED lights
The Sun Daily
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July 29, 2025
FEAR the Jumbotron – once just a brand name, now a big-screen moment waiting to happen. It doesn’t care if you are in love, in denial or deep in someone else’s problems. It does not wait for backstory, disclaimers or context. One accidental...
2 held with marijuana worth Rs 12.2 cr smuggled from Bangkok and Malaysia
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
In two separate operations, the central anti-smuggling law enforcement agencies on Wednesday arrested two men with marijuana worth Rs 12.2 crore at the Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).The accused hail from Kerala...
This West Coast–based cruise ship is perfect for family vacations — but doesn’t skimp on luxury
AOL
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Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas. Ovation of the Seas Ovation of the Seas brings exciting onboard attractions like indoor skydiving and bumper cars to the West Coast, for journeys along Mexico’s Baja California. Royal Suite Class accommodations...
World : US Secretary Of State To Visit Malaysia For ASEAN Meetings
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Malaysia this week for a series of high-level regional meetings and bilateral engagements, marking his first trip to Asia since assuming office...
Thailand ranked safest holiday destination in the world – Singapore leads in ASEAN
ScandAsia
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July 9, 2025
Crowd of people walking on the market in Chinatown – the Thai people have not stopped wearing masks. Photo: Brostock/Shutterstock Thailand has been ranked the safest holiday destination in the world, according to a new analysis by UK-based...
Southeast Asian Nations Compete For Chinese Tourists
FTN News
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July 8, 2025
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN’s top tourist destination in Q1 2025 In the first quarter of 2025, Malaysia surpassed Thailand to become the most-visited country in Southeast Asia, drawing 10.1 million international tourists, an increase of...
Heathrow Turns Travel into Soundtrack: Jordan Rakei Creates First-Ever Airport-Composed Track
Rus Tourism News
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July 9, 2025
Heathrow Airport has teamed up with Grammy-nominated musician and producer Jordan Rakei to release a groundbreaking new composition made entirely from airport sounds. Titled Music for Heathrow, the track is designed to capture the emotional...
The Forbes Five-Star Secret That’s Closer Than You Think
The Rakyat Post
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July 28, 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. In the rarified world of luxury hospitality, where Forbes Travel Guide’s five-star rating remains as elusive as it is coveted, consistency is...
Samenta warns US tariff threatens Malaysia’s SMEs, trade competitiveness
Borneo Post
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July 9, 2025
Ng warns that the move poses a serious threat to Malaysia’s trade competitiveness and industrial base, particularly to export-oriented SMEs, which form the backbone of the manufacturing sector. KUCHING (July 9): The Small and Medium Enterprises...
Competition watchdog clears Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines codeshare
AeroTime News
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July 8, 2025
Singapore’s competition watchdog, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has granted its conditional approval for the proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS). The...
Hwajing brings Piano Land to Malaysia in first Chinese cruise homeporting initiative
TTG Asia
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July 9, 2025
Hwajing Travel & Tours has partnered with Astro Ocean Cruise to bring the MV Piano Land to Malaysia. The vessel will make her maiden voyage on November 30, becoming the first Chinese cruise ship to be homeported in Malaysia. The deployment will...
Proton Saga marks 40 years as Malaysia’s most enduring automotive icon
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
THE Proton Saga celebrates four decades of continuous production in 2025. Since its launch in the 1980s, the Saga has remained a popular choice among Malaysians, especially first-time car buyers and young professionals in search of an affordable,...
Thailand’s tourism struggles as Chinese visitors decline, experts urge focus on new opportunities
The Nation Thailand
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July 9, 2025
Currently, Chinese tourists make up only 13.58% of the total. If the trend continues, Thailand is expected to receive only 4-5 million Chinese tourists in 2025, the first time in 12 years that numbers will fall below 5 million (excluding the...
ARCHIPELAGO EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN MALAYSIA WITH QUEST HOTEL MIDPORT PORT DICKSON
Macau Business
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of Archipelago’s strategic expansion in Malaysia. Quest Hotel Midport Port Dickson opens its doors on July 8th, 2025. With the growing demand for accommodations that blend modern comfort...
SIA and Malaysia Airlines’ tie-up gets nod from Singapore’s competition body
The Business Times Singapore
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July 7, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has granted conditional approval for commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines, the regulator said on Monday (Jul 7). The joint venture...
TVB Actress Kelly Fu Devours 12 Durians In Malaysia While Co-Star Owen Cheung Struggles With One
Hype Malaysia
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July 9, 2025
It’s not uncommon for people to be put off by the king of fruits, durian. With its pungent smell and spiky outer layer, many find it intimidating. However, it’s often this unique appearance that draws in tourists and foreigners who’ve never...