Malaysia to launch Ramadan package for international tourists

SEPANG (Malaysia), Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture will unveil a Ramadan Package specially designed for Muslim tourists from overseas, highlighting the uniqueness of celebrating the holy month in Malaysia. Its deputy minister, Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, said the launch of this package is scheduled…

Malaysia, Thailand aim to strengthen defence cooperation

BANGKOK, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s Army Chief General  Mohammad Ab Rahman paid a courtesy visit to his counterpart, Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces General Songwit Noonpackdee, in Bangkok. During the meeting at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters on Tuesday, Mohammad and Songwit discussed…

Malaysia’s MATA partners Saudi-based Tawkeel to combat fraud in umrah badal tours

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysia Tourism Agency Association (MATA) announced its partnership with Tawkeel, a leading technology company based in Saudi Arabia, to leverage innovative technology solutions for detecting and preventing fraudulent Umrah Badal tour operators. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the partnership was signed…

PM Anwar, Hsien Loong to meet thursday, marking another milestone in Malaysia-Singapore bilateral ties

JOHOR BAHRU (Malaysia), Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is meeting his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong Thursday, a meeting which can be described as another milestone in bilateral relationship as they affirmed their commitments in two mega projects. Both leaders would have a busy schedule as…

Malaysia Open: Tzu Ying gets rousing support

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — It was the first match of the day and 2020 Olympic Games women’s singles silver medallist Tai Tzu Ying was taken aback by thunderous cheers from local fans during the opening round of Malaysia Open 2024 here, Wednesday. The Taiwanese ace, who has always…

Paris 2024: Indonesia’s Ginting wants to pump up more ‘power’

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Indonesia’s men’s singles player, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting is determined to strengthen his game ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Ginting said the world’s biggest sporting event was his main focus this year so much so that he refused to think about the…

Various Green Investment Opportunities and New Technologies to be Created in Malaysia — PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Various green investment opportunities and new technologies are expected to be created in Malaysia following the high commitment given in energy transition efforts, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He said Malaysia has launched the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the investment opportunities should…

Global Air Cargo Demand Up 8.3 Per Cent in November 2023 — IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Global air cargo demand increased by 8.3 per cent in November 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, while demand growth for international operations stood at 8.1 per cent, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In a statement Tuesday, the association…

Malaysia Open: Axelsen begins title defence by ousting former world champion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (NNN-Bernama) — World number one men’s singles shuttler Viktor Axelsen began his Malaysia Open title defence in style, by easily ousting 2021 world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the opening round at the Axiata Arena here, Tuesday. The 30-year-old Danish star, who is gunning…

No hidden agenda as 3 ministers step down from party roles – Thai PM

BANGKOK, Jan 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has denied any hidden agenda in the resignation of three ministers as Pheu Thai party-list members of parliament (MPs) but continue on with their duty in the Cabinet. He said the resignation of the three MPs – Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, and Digital Economy and…