KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian economy has shown positive growth since the country entered the transition to endemic phase, in turn bringing much relief to all sectors, including tourism. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said tourism was one of the main contributing sectors to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Immigration Department statistics showed … [Read more...] about Positive growth for Malaysia’s economy since transition to endemic phase, says PM
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Sibu dance festival returns in June
THE annual Sibu International Dance Festival (SIDF) is making a comeback after two years. Themed “Jejak Angin” (Wind Trail), the event will take place from June 9 to 11 at the Civic Centre in Sibu, Sarawak. The audience can expect a captivating show by 100 performers from around the world. Speaking at the event’s launch, festival director Chen Ing Kuang said six foreign … [Read more...] about Sibu dance festival returns in June
‘Bank on mangroves to bring in visitors’
JOHOR should further promote and develop mangrove ecotourism to attract more nature lovers and tourists to the state. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s Prof Dr K. Kasturi Devi, from the Built Environment and Surveying Faculty, said little attention had been paid to the recreation and tourism potential of mangroves in Johor. “Mangrove sites have the potential to attract a … [Read more...] about ‘Bank on mangroves to bring in visitors’
Singapore and Indonesia enjoy strong ties, can do more together in green and digital economy, says Lawrence Wong in Jakarta
JAKARTA, May 21 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore and Indonesia enjoy strong relations underpinned by mutual confidence and trust, and as both countries recover from the pandemic, there is much more they and their people can do together, Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (May 20). On the economic front, businesses can look beyond Batam, Bintan and … [Read more...] about Singapore and Indonesia enjoy strong ties, can do more together in green and digital economy, says Lawrence Wong in Jakarta
Kharkiv digs in against a new Russian assault
Kharkiv, just 50 kilometres from the Russian border, remains under permanent threat of a fresh assault KHARKIV (UKRAINE) - New trenches, concrete blocks, sandbags and numerous checkpoints appear to be everywhere around Kharkiv, which has pushed back one Russian assault on Ukraine's second city, and is preparing to defend against another. A pink stuffed toy marks the … [Read more...] about Kharkiv digs in against a new Russian assault