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May 2024

PENANG FIBA 3X3 CHALLENGER, GRASSROOTS & CORPORATE TOURNAMENT, BASKETBALL CLINIC ON MAY 28 th TO JUNE 2nd 2024 AT MAIN ATRIUM QUEENSBAY MALL

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PENANG- World Hoops and Penang Basketball Association is thrilled to have this FIBA-endorsed international competition with its global publicity returning for seven years to Malaysia and specifically, Penang. This year’s Penang FIBA 3X3 CHALLENGER will be held on JUNE 1-2 at Main Atrium Queensbay Mall supported by Penang State EXCO For Youth, Sports and Health, Penang State Sports Council, and…

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Vietjet targets 27 million passengers and a 25% dividend payout after a strong performance in Q1 2024

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MALAYSIA – Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HoSE: VJC) has concluded its 2024 General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) and approved the business plan for 2024. The airline aims to maintain its leading position in the domestic market while further expanding its international flight network. The airline has also achieved remarkable results in Q1/2024, paving the way for a successful…

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Vietnam is second after Thailand in tourists to Laos in Q1

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According to the Tourism Development Department of the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, more than 263,160 Vietnamese travellers entered Laos in the first three months of this year, making up the second-largest group of foreign visitors to the nation during that time.  It stated that during the studied period, Laos welcomed over a million…

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M’sia to see more Chinese tourists during golden week

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MALAYSIA- The nation anticipates a surge in tourists over China’s Labor Day golden week, according to Manoharan Periasamy, director-general of Tourism Malaysia.  Following National Day and Chinese New Year celebrations, the Labor Day golden week falls on May 1st–5th. It is one of China’s three main holidays.  He stated that at that time, Tourism Malaysia anticipates a 30% rise in visitors…

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Sabah tourism authorities following up on Chinese tourist paragliding incident says Liew

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MALAYSIA- State Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Christina Liew stated that investigations into the incident involving 64-year-old Chinese visitor Xue Dong Yuan in Lohan, Ranau, on April 22 are being conducted by her ministry’s Sabah Tourism Board (STB).  “I have given STB the go-ahead to investigate the case and take necessary action,” Liew stated in a…

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Johor govt committed to positioning the state as a leading sports tourism destination – exco

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MALAYSIA- According to State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneurship, and Cooperative Development Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah, the Johor state government is dedicated to establishing the region as a premier sports tourism destination by planning several internationally renowned events for this year.  The Ironman endurance race in Desaru, Kota Tinggi, is slated for this month, he added. “The state…

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Emirates Airlines Plans Recruitment Roadshows in 26 Cities Worldwide in 2024

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As it celebrates the milestone of 100,000 employees in its expanding operations, Emirates Airlines announces significant salary hikes and new roles for pilots.  The Dubai-based airline Emirates Airlines has revealed significant changes to its recruitment tactics for pilots, including raising pay and adding new roles.  The airline just crossed the 100,000-employee threshold, demonstrating both its operational expansion and…

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