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In tourism, safety should be the core, not an option – YS Chan

As Malaysia prepares for Visit Malaysia 2026 and key global tourism events, writer argues that safety must be structurally embedded, not merely promoted

Budget 2025: Le Tour de Langkawi’s success justifies bigger budget for sports tourism?

Matta president opines such international events would create more opportunities in tourism sector as nation has potential with geographic, weather advantage

Matta calls for monthly subsidised diesel quota to aid tourist vans, buses

3,000 litre quota per month can alleviate financial pressures, sustain operations amid escalating fuel costs, association says

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders