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Malaysia tourism

More tourists, but hotels still face rising costs: MAH

Hotel association urges Budget 2027 to prioritise reinvestment, productivity and lower operating costs as higher arrivals fail to translate into stronger financial recovery

Malaysia’s concert economy – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

Malaysia is rapidly emerging as Asia’s concert powerhouse, where world-class venues, regional demand, and cultural pluralism converge but unlocking its full potential will depend on cutting bureaucracy, strengthening industry coordination, and turning live events into a deliberate national growth strategy

Border chaos traced to autogate glitch caused by data integration issue: border agency

The authority says data mismatch in MyIMMS disrupted checks for non-Malaysians, leading to massive congestion at key entry points

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

Selangor to host Sukma 2026 from Aug 15-24, Para Sukma in September

Over 10,000 athletes expected as Selangor aims to reclaim overall crown; official logo and mascot to be unveiled next month

Malaysia eyes next-generation combat aircraft in 2030s, FA-50s arrive by year-end: Khaled

Defence Minister says phased delivery of 18 FA-50 jets will strengthen air force capabilities