JOHOR BARU, July 15 — Johor’s public healthcare system is reaching a critical point as a worsening manpower shortage continues to stretch frontline workers beyond safe limits, The Star reported. During a visit to Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI), Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi expressed grave concern over the situation, revealing that some nurses…
14 July 2025, Penang -The FAOPMA Pest Summit is back in Penang after a 10-year absence with a new emphasis on proactive and sustainable pest management throughout the Asia Pacific. Hosted from July 14 to 16, the summit—which is organized by the Malaysia Pest Management Association (MPMA)—draws more than 1,200 delegates from 20 countries, making…
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur is in talks to forge a strategic partnership with Menara The Suite, aiming to enhance support for Malaysia’s burgeoning medical tourism sector through the provision of nearby accommodation for patients and their families. Located just 300 metres from Gleneagles along Jalan Ampang, Menara The Suite is…
IPOH, 14 July 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) in collaboration with AVIS Malaysia brought the high-adrenaline 13th edition of the MAH-AVIS Treasure Hunt to a close on a high note of excitement. Organized on Saturday, 12 July 2025, this activity was a full-day event where 37 hotel staff teams embarked on a…
GEORGE TOWN, July 11 – The International Congress of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM) was today opened in Penang with a strong call on women’s health and cooperative innovation, opened by Penang State Executive Councillor YB Daniel Gooi Zi Sen. Organized in the city centre of George Town, the congress drew the…
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has confirmed an order for 20 additional Airbus A330neo aircraft as part of its long-term fleet renewal strategy — a move that will see the national carrier become one of the largest operators of the widebody aircraft type in the…
PENANG, 8 July 2025 – AirAsia is organizing its RedRun event in Penang for the first time, as part of the airline’s regional tourism initiative after a successful first run in Bali earlier this year. Penang will host its RedRun event on 28 September at Gurney Plaza, with runners completing 3KM, 5KM, and 10KM categories….
GEORGE TOWN, July 7 – Two long-abandoned godowns along Victoria Street in George Town are set for a major transformation, following the state government’s successful legal appeal to reclaim the land. The derelict buildings, located at No. 161 and No. 165 Victoria Street, will be restored and repurposed into the George Town Heritage Research, Education…
Penang, 7 July 2025- Gurney Bay Hotel, a PARKROYAL Partner Hotel, officially launched its Penang Heritage Month, turning its property into a cultural hub for residents and guests alike throughout July. The celebration, which is based on the island’s vibrant traditions and multicultural heritage, was unveiled on 6 July with a night of high-energy performances,…
KOTA KINABALU – Sabah is off to an encouraging start for the year with 1.44 million visitors in the first half of 2025, collecting about RM3.3 million in tourism receipts, said Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. Speaking during a dinner in Semporna hosted for Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution…
