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Malaysia pivots to ‘tourism plus X’ as it courts China’s luxury and youth travellers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia is intensifying its tourism promotion efforts in China by targeting high-end, youth and education-based travel segments to capture the changing preferences of Chinese consumers, […]
Malaysia labels Israeli move to take over 70pc of Gaza as evil and unacceptable
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia has expressed utter condemnation for a recently announced plan by the Zionist Israeli regime to seize and expand its control over 70 per cent […]
Wildlife camera footage confirms missing hiker Jaslinda was heading to Sukaneka Camp; search narrows
IPOH, May 30 — Missing female hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, has been confirmed to be heading towards the Sukaneka Camp at Gunung Batu Putih, near Tapah, based on important clues […]
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms across half of Malaysia tonight
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting six states and Labuan until 9pm today. MetMalaysia […]
Nine times more likely than adults: CAP warns Malaysia is losing a generation to vaping
GEORGE TOWN, May 30 — Despite various health awareness campaigns conducted every year, the use of nicotine or tobacco products such as vapes, electronic cigarettes and conventional cigarettes among children […]
RM100 per head: Malaysian driver caught smuggling nine Bangladeshis in Myvi after dramatic skid and crash in Tumpat
KOTA BHARU, May 30 — A 21-year-old local man and nine Bangladeshi immigrants were detained after the car they were travelling in skidded off the road before crashing into a […]
Aiming for safer trails, UPSI plans to set up mountaineering school
IPOH, May 30 — Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) is planning to establish a Mountaineering School to help stimulate the hiking industry while minimising incidents in mountainous areas. UPSI Vice-Chancellor […]
Heading out for Wesak Day in Penang tomorrow? Plan your route, skip the firecrackers
GEORGE TOWN, May 30 — The Penang police have prohibited the public attending the Wesak Day celebration and procession tomorrow from playing with firecrackers and fireworks, said the state police […]
Former MACC chief Azam Baki to file defamation suit against businessman Albert Tei next week
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he will file a defamation suit against businessman Albert Tei next week, following […]
‘A true patriot’: Dzulkefly hails IJN cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Jeswant Dillon’s historic AATS induction
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Prof Datuk Seri Dr Jeswant Dillon’s induction as the first Malaysian into the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) represents the highest form of recognition […]