Chinese tourist numbers to Malaysia have risen threefold thanks to the visa-free policy

Thanks to a visa-free travel policy, Malaysia welcomed 1.18 million Chinese tourists between January and May, a 194% increase over the same period the previous year. The introduction of visa-free travel between the two nations is credited with the notable increase, according to Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, who…

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Popular tourist attraction in Cameron Highlands torn down for unlawful operation

Yesterday, the Cameron Highlands district government demolished a well-liked tourist destination in Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, that had been operating illegally. Around nine in the morning, the operation got underway under the direction of Cameron Highlands district council president Azmil Hadid Maznan. The council announced on Facebook that personnel from Tenaga Nasional Berhad, police, the Pahang…

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Foodicious Food & Beverage Expo 2024 Unites Local and International F&B Industry Players in Penang

Penang, Malaysia, 2 August 2024 – Food lovers and industry professionals have gathered at the SPICE Arena for the Foodicious Food & Beverage Expo 2024, from 2 to 4 August. This year’s expo promises an exciting array of culinary trends, innovative solutions, and networking opportunities, making it the largest F&B event in the northern region…

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Japan’s rice reserves drop to a century low, thanks to tourists, heatwave and water shortage

1 August , Tokyo As international tourists devour sushi, onigiri, and other meals made with the staple grain, Japan’s rice stockpile has reached its lowest point in a century, according to officials who spoke to AFP today. The farm ministry emphasized that more significant issues included reduced yields brought on by hot weather and water…

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Vietjet Reports Record-Breaking H1/2024 Performance, Surpasses Profit Targets by 21%

Kuala Lumpur, 1 August 2024 — Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC) has announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, showcasing exceptional revenue and profit growth. The airline has significantly outperformed its pre-pandemic performance, achieving new heights in passenger transport and financial metrics. During this period, Vietjet transported 13.1 million passengers…

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Shanghai-Penang Direct Flight, Trade and culture intertwine

Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, has announced another good news. Following the inaugural flight of Juneyao Airlines from Shanghai to Penang on 31 May 2024, Shanghai Airlines has officially launched its first direct flight from Shanghai to Penang, touching down at Penang International Airport this morning at 7:11…

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