AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Ties: Malaysia and Egypt signed an MoU on tourism as they elevated relations to a strategic partnership, opening the door to closer cooperation. Perlis and Uzbekistan’s Tashkent Region are also exploring tourism links and ways to share expertise and attractions. Tourism Budget: Budget 2027 sets aside RM935 million for tourism and raises the duty-free shopping limit to RM10,000. Travel Connections: Vietjet Thailand began daily Bangkok–Kuala Lumpur flights on Oct. 9, adding another option on a busy regional route. In Johor Bahru, the RTS Link is now expected to start passenger services in February 2027, with new bus services and an elevated rapid transit system planned to ease travel. Haze Alert: Smoke from Indonesian fires pushed air quality in Kuala Lumpur into the “very unhealthy” range and led to school closures in several states—a reminder for visitors to check local conditions before heading out.
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