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95,000 tickets sold and counting: F1’s Sepang return heads towards 100,000

SIC says international fans make up half of ticket buyers as Bahrain-hosted Grand Prix brings Formula 1 back to Malaysia after nine years

Batik Malaysia: Luxury in malls, missing on the streets – Ravindran Raman Kutty

High prices and limited accessibility keep Malaysia’s batik out of everyday wardrobes, while Indonesia’s more affordable ecosystem lets everyone wear the culture

Is Malaysia’s tourism ready for the next frontier? – Ahmad Ibrahim

As Visit Malaysia Year 2026 unfolds, a new white paper warns that the future of travel is shaped by choices today, from tech-driven efficiency to sustainable, slower-paced journeys or the risk of a global price war.

From Langkawi to Rain Rave: Teresa Kok slams PAS for underperforming in tourism, stifling in resort island’s growth

DAP leader highlights missed opportunities and urges state government to think globally and progressively

Rain Rave 2026: Umno wants review of festival to protect societal values

Federal authorities warn organisers to consider Malaysia’s diverse religious and cultural sensitivities

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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

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

Harimau Malaya is TMJ’s vision: CEO

Rob Friend describes Johor Crown Prince as 'the visionary' behind Harimau Malaya’s heritage player initiative