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Malaysia heatwave may dampen nation’s travel business

MALAYSIA– A heatwave alert has been issued for 14 locations nationwide by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (Met Malaysia), primarily affecting the states of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak, and Sabah. The travel sector is predicted to be greatly impacted by this extreme weather situation, which is characterized by temperatures between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius and…

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2nd Northern International Audio & Visual Show to Elevate Sensory Experience in Penang

Penang, Malaysia: Penang is gearing up to host the 2 nd Northern International Audio &Visual Show, slated to take place from April 26th to April 28th, 2024, at the prestigiousAmari SPICE Penang. An event organized by Gryphon Production and supported byPenang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) promises to be a celebration ofcutting-edge technologies and innovations…

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Abang Jo: Talks on idle public healthcare, school construction projects still ongoing

MALAYSIA- Premier of Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg stated today that conversations between federal and state officials are ongoing to determine which projects about schools and health facilities the state government will build. He stated that these projects, which include abandoned clinics and school facilities, have been agreed upon by the federal and state…

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The Global Sustainable Tourism Council publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC®) collaborated to produce the GSTC MICE Criteria, which serve as guidelines for sustainable practices in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector. These standards are intended to meet the growing need for sustainability. The standards, which are aimed at venues, event organizers,…

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Extended Songkran Festival Set to Boost Tourism Revenue

MALAYSIA- This year, Thailand is preparing for a three-week Songkran celebration that is predicted togenerate tens of billions of baht in income, greatly enhancing the nation’s tourism industry.Since Songkran is now recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,celebrations are scheduled from April 1–21 in several popular locations, including Bangkok,Chiang Mai, Phuket, and…

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