BANGKOK, June 25 (Bloomberg): A weaker currency and the recent legalization of cannabis may help attract more tourists back to Thailand as it ends most pandemic-induced curbs, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said. "A surge in oil prices makes traveling costs higher everywhere, but the weak Thai baht and a not-that-high cost of living will make us stand … [Read more...] about Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track
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Domestic users heave sigh of relief following no increase in electricity, water tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s announcement not to increase electricity and water tariff rates in the Peninsula has provided much-needed relief to domestic consumers, as the move indirectly helps ease their cost of living. In the face of the challenging economic environment in recent times, the general public expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the government and … [Read more...] about Domestic users heave sigh of relief following no increase in electricity, water tariffs
ACCIM president shared Budget 2023 suggestions at AGM, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) president Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan shared four suggestions for the government at the associations 76th AGM, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The Transport Minister said Low's suggestions were, among others, aimed at resolving the issue of foreign worker recruitment, inflation control, and … [Read more...] about ACCIM president shared Budget 2023 suggestions at AGM, says Dr Wee
Too much at stake in Myanmar for international complacency, says UN rep
KUALA LUMPUR: The solution to the Myanmar refugee crisis lies in their home country, not anywhere else, says a United Nations special rapporteur. "Refugees from Myanmar are here (in Malaysia) because they were forced to come here,” said Tom Andrews ( pic ), the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. "Their inability to return to … [Read more...] about Too much at stake in Myanmar for international complacency, says UN rep
Ukraine reports ‘massive’ attack from Belarus
Russia has intensified its offensive in the northern city of Kharkiv in the past days. KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said it came under "massive bombardment" Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, the day after announcing a retreat from the strategic city of Severodonetsk. Twenty rockets targeted the village of Desna in the … [Read more...] about Ukraine reports ‘massive’ attack from Belarus