MALAYSIA -Tony Fernandes, the CEO of discount airline firm AirAsia, has had his contract extended by Capital A Bhd for a further five years, allowing him to continue spearheading the group’s future expansion. Additionally, the group’s airlines division, which is in the process of merging with AirAsia X Bhd, recruited him as a strategic consultant. According to Fernandes,…
MALAYSIA – The country’s economic activity may decline and jobs may be lost as a result of the 24-hour restaurant operating license being eliminated, according to Kepong DAP MP Lim Lip Eng. He stated that because they bring in money from both food sales and tourism, 24-hour restaurants are important to Malaysia’s economy. “It would result in employment losses and a decline…
MALAYSIA – During Wednesday’s state assembly meeting, opposition members “schooled” State Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Christina Liew on matters about the travel industry. Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin (Umno – Lamag) and Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal (Warisan – Senallang) were among those who provided advice on how Sabah might increase its…
Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy – YB Wong Hon Wai, warmly welcomes the renowned variety show “Mr. Player,” as it embarks on a 4 days filming expedition in Penang. Known for embracing the real and true spirit of adventure through exciting challenges and fun punishments, filled with fun and surprises that leave…
At the Royal Thai Consulate General in Penang’s location on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, more than 250 people showed up to donate blood as part of a blood drive that was organized today by the organization in collaboration with the Hui Yin Seh Metta Blood Donation Group and Penang Forward Sports Club. The organizers of…
The United Airports of Georgia said on Sunday that the low-cost airline Transavia, based in the Netherlands, will begin offering direct flights from April to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. This information is cited by Agenda in Azernews. The firm that runs the airports in Tbilisi and Batumi, TAV Georgia, reported that on its inaugural…
By 2050, Quang Ninh hopes to become a global centre for tourism and the top travel destination in the world by establishing Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay as a landscape paradise, coordinating the growth of the economic, social, and environmental ecosystems, and improving locals’ standard of living to an international standard. These…
George Town, Penang, April 19, 2024] – Since its inception in 2010, George Town Festival (GTF) is driven by a mission to promote Penang’s arts, culture and heritage, to showcase the city’s charm as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The festival sees over 100,000 festival goers annually, receiving attention from international media outlets over the…
MALAYSIA- This year, Sarawak has seen an increase in tourist arrivals, with 438,950 registered in March as opposed to 397,785 in February. According to Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Minister of State for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, the March number was higher than the 323,960 arrivals in the same month the previous…
According to a Bloomberg News story on Wednesday, Turkey’s national airline Turkish Airlines (THY) is scheduled to execute a $20 billion deal with Airbus and Rolls-Royce Holdings for the domestic manufacture of airplane components. As part of its large plane acquisition announced last year, Turkish Airlines is going to execute an agreement with Rolls-Royce Holdings…
