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Malaysia launches video campaign for VM2026
Tourism Malaysia has launched a suite of promotional videos for its Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. The initiative aims to promote Malaysia for its cultural diversity, heritage and qualities as an eco-destination. The campaign targets...

Malaysia’s inflation hits lowest rate in over four years, at 1.2% in May 2025
Food, housing, and education prices rose at a slower pace in May 2025, as declining global oil prices continued to ease inflation across the country. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in...

Malaysia To Launch New MyGov Mobile App In July 2025
The Malaysian government is set to launch MyGov, a single mobile application that will serve as a centralised platform for accessing public services, in July 2025. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced that the app is part of the country’s...

Return on Tourism Impact
Return on Tourism Impact (RoTI) sounds like a better way of measuring a country’s performance in tourism. It does not just count the number of visitors and doesn’t care about meaningless tourism awards won, but by how wisely a country spends to...

Peace and order, infrastructure needed to make Philippines a top ASEAN tourist destination
MANILA, Philippines — Improving the peace and order situation and infrastructure would be necessary to position the Philippines as a leading tourist destination in Southeast Asia, according to business group Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers...

A Call to Action: Elevating Philippine Tourism through Leadership, Better Security and Strategic Reforms
Public Statement by Victor Lim, President of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) The recent candid and courageous remarks of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito...

Bangun 4 Pagi Travel JB-SG & Buat 2 Kerja Demi Sara Anak, Bapa Tunggal Meninggal Kerana Kemalangan Motosikal
Jangan lupa follow channel Telegram TRPbm untuk ketahui updates semasa & relevan! Seseorang yang bergelar bapa pasti sanggup melakukan apa sahaja demi membesarkan anak-anaknya. Malah mereka juga sanggup berkorban tanpa mengira penat asalkan dapat...

World : Malaysia Promotes Higher Education In Jakarta Via MyEduTour 2025
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has embarked on a promotional effort in Jakarta aimed at attracting more Indonesian students to further their studies at institutions of higher learning in Malaysia – and in the...
Travel chaos starts to ease as Gulf states reopen airspace
[DUBAI] Air-travel disruptions started to ease in the Middle East after a ceasefire deal was reached between Israel and Iran and several Persian Gulf states reopened their airspace. National carriers in the Gulf resumed flights during the night,...
Business : MPBC Gathers Over 250 Members To Boost Malaysia–Pakistan Ties
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- More than 250 members of the Malaysia–Pakistan Business Council (MPBC) gathered alongside Malaysian government agencies to foster trade and investment between the two countries. MPBC acting chairman Usman Ahmed...

Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia to absorb Malaysian Aviation Commission
The Cabinet of Malaysia has approved a proposal to merge the country’s two aviation regulatory organizations. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will absorb the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) effective August 2025. The CAAM is...

Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.2% in May, lowest since 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia registered an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May 2025, the lowest in 51 months, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 134.4 versus 132.8 a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement...
World : Ukraine Aims Information Technology Trade Expansion With Malaysia
By Nur Elysa Amirah Suhaimi & Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Ukraine is looking to expand its trade footprint in Malaysia by promoting its information technology (IT) sector, including digital and artificial...
Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.2pc in May 2025, lowest in 51 months, says DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Malaysia registered an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May 2025, the lowest in 51 months, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 134.4 versus 132.8 a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). In a...

Malaysia’s rise in global competitiveness rank signals economic resurgence
In the 2025 edition of the annual World Competitiveness Ranking), Malaysia surged from 34th to 23rd place, marking its strongest performance since 2020. – File Photo/AFP KUALA LUMPUR (June 24): Malaysia is making waves on the world stage,...
Business : Malaysia Has Strong Potential To Expand In Central Asia, With Uzbekistan As Gateway
From Siti Radziah Hamzah TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has great potential to expand its market in Central Asia by further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, which could serve as the best platform and gateway into the...
General : Desa Lestari Programme Helped Generate RM9.9 Mln Through Tourism Sector In Kinabatangan
KOTA KINABALU, June 24 (Bernama) -- Kampung Batu Puteh in Kinabatangan has successfully generated RM9.9 million through its tourism sector since 2014, a result of the Sustainable Village (Desa Lestari) Program, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk...

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov arrives in Malaysia for two-day official visit
SEPANG: Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit. The special aircraft carrying Zhaparov and his delegation landed at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at...

Uzbekistan, Malaysia Forge Ahead With Enhanced Partnership Following Trade Growth
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 24. Since the beginning of this year, bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Malaysia has increased by 25 percent, reflecting the growing strength of their multifaceted partnership, Trend...

AirAsia X launches direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tashkent
AirAsia X expands in Central Asia with a new Kuala Lumpur–Tashkent route, boosting regional tourism, business, and connectivity opportunities. SEPANG, MALAYSIA – AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its growing presence in Central Asia with the announcement...